OhioBull

What is on his belt

I don't think any of the portal guys are gone for certain. They are just testing the waters until they see who we bring in and what the plans are. I don't blame them for testing the waters. Bring in the right guy and we most likely keep all of the above.

Why not get hyped? He read the defense made accurate throws and sometimes led the receiver to being open with his throws and delivered on time. Ran well and when he should have. I’m hyped. It doesn’t matter if a defense is “bad” If you’re not accurate. But he was so bring it on.

Personally, I am done with transfers on defense. The transfer portal is a crap shoot. I'm sure there are quality players but there is a reason most of these kids are transferring and its usually a lack of playing time because they just aren't that great. The JC route is probably better than the portal. Let's go recruit some highschool defensive players by someone that can evaluate talent and coach them up and develop them. It may take a couple of years but this portal route was one of CJS's downfalls, in my opinion. The offense is solid. Just get a defense that can stop someone more than once or twice a game. I know the kids are playing as hard as they can and they haven't quit it seems. That is good. But, oh my, our defense just isn't up to par.

None. Worst USF defense ever

I’d be willing to give him a try. I bet we would get recruits we couldn’t sniff before.

Yes. I thought he handled pressure well. Loved the soft touch on the alley oop. Has a quick first step. Just needs to distribute a bit more when driving.

The real issue, in my opinion, is we can’t make an outside shot. I can’t recall a single outside shot made in the second half. Maybe it happened but I don’t think so. I think 100% of our second half points were from the paint or free throw line. They made several threes and took away our transition game. You can’t win close games that way. You have to be able to shoot. Both teams were horrendous from the free throw line. That wasn’t the issue. We just don’t recruit shooters. We recruit athletes that are more slashers. I do like the new point guard. I wouldn’t have taken him out of the game for a minute. He has great vision but either needs to learn to shoot better or dish more. However he’s going to be solid.

The reason I think Frost is because he’s won at our level. He was close at Nebraska and feel like in some ways it wasn’t all on him. I wouldn’t mind the hire but maybe there is someone better.

Scott Frost has to be near the top of our list in my opinion. Not saying he’s the one but he has to be considered

We are scoring close to 30 points a game most games. We lose because our defense gives up 40+. It’s simple math. I told a buddy of mine watching the game with me that we’ll be able to count on one hand the number of times we stop them. That’s the issue and until that’s resolved we will continue to lose. It’s that simple

Totally agree on the record. It is abysmal. Totally horrific. No gaslighting here. I agree 100%. What I do see is progress and my feeling is that this progress will find its way into the W column in the next two games and once it starts we will frequent the W column more than the L. I’ve seen so much progress I believe, or maybe am hoping, that is the case. I’m choosing to get optimistic. I’ve seen teams get over the hump before and we have all the signs it is about to happen here too. Losing GB was a huge blow but I still think it’s possible without him.

I have been silently reading the comments over the Tulane defeated and really I am shocked. I don't feel likely people are seeing things clearly. I see a team that is very, very close. Florida was close, Cincinnati was close (I was at the game), and Tulane was close (until GB went out and still wasn't a blow out). These are all very good teams and we were right there. If you don't see this then it seems maybe all that is desired is to see the negative. What I see is a team figuring it out. Once they do, watch out. I truly believe that. Once this team gets over the hump I think many people are going to be shocked at quickly things change. Don't give up hope fellow Bulls. We are right there, just keep cheering to get over that hump. It is going to happen and happen soon. I think in the next couple of games it is going to happen. Maybe I'm delusional, but I truly believe that.

We have struggled mightily against Tulane in recent years. It seems to be a bad matchup. Our defense will have to be much, much better to hang around in this one. Sadly, I don't see it. I think Tulane will cover.

Totally agree. I was there and the chances of GB not getting it on a straight up the gut keeper were slim. They had not stopped it all day. Why complicate things.

I was at the game yesterday and I didn’t notice a significant size difference between us and UC. More UC seemed to get injured than us. Of course, that is only an observation based on no facts, but I thought we looked as big as them.

Heading out in 15 minutes with 5 buddies from Ohio and making the 2.5 hour drive to see our Bulls. Good fun regardless of the outcome but I hope they don’t lay an egg. Go Bulls!!

The advantage is that we need new leadership. I say this with sadness. Georgia Tech upset Pitt one week after firing their coach. Sometimes a team just needs a change. It’s not about liking or disliking CJS as a person. This team can’t win with him leading the ship. 3 years and the start of this season is enough. Let’s clear CJS out, put in an interim, and start a search for a new coach. Time to move on.

I believe this afternoon we will get an announcement that CJS is gone. I could be wrong but 41-7 at half against ECU should be a nail in the coffin. I’m waiting VPMK....

I think some of it is how the games are playing out. Other than at Florida we have been finding ourselves behind early and by a lot. This forces us to play catch up and GB starts to force things to try and get back into the game. The more that happens the more the defense is on the field and it snowballs. It is the chicken and the egg problem. We aren't playing complementary football. Bad offense leads to bad defense and its a terrible cycle. At Florida, the offense sustained drives and the defense stepped up. My opinion is that the offense absolutely HAS to score early for a confidence booster both for the offense as a whole as well as the defense. Without that this will keep happening and nothing will change.

I am an adamant CJS fan. Love his demeanor and how he represents the school and his whole persona. However, it has reached the unacceptable phase. Lay an egg against ECU and he has to go, ala Scott Frost. At some point you have to cut your losses. I know it sounds like another fire CJS thread but it’s a wait one more week and let’s see thread. Even my patience is running out and I have a lot. We looked lost yesterday

I agree. When the play happened live I felt like the receiver didn't even make a good attempt at it. I circled that play when it happened.

On Saturday all I want to see is swag. Playing with a chip on their shoulder that says, "Bring your best shot". This is what I always saw back in the USF glory days. The players weren't the most talented and we didn't have the depth but I tell you our Bulls played with swag. The defense was absolutely relentless to the ball and the offense played simple and executed. That is all I want to see. I don't want to see the defense constantly back pedaling and waiting for the game to come to them. Go out there and get them and swarm to the ball. We used to get burned because we over pursued. Now, no one has to do any misdirection plays because we sit back on our heels and get pushed around. Its absurd. Go out and hit someone and hit them hard. That is all I want. I could care less at the score if this happens. The score will take care of itself. What do you want to see?

Agreed 100%. I hope it happens because I like CJS. Seems like a good guy and a good representative for USF. However, you have to win!!

We’ll find out soon enough. We need to win and win this year or CJS is gone, in my opinion. I believe we need to win a game soon that we aren’t expected to win or this season will get away from us. Someone has to step up. I’ll anxiously await the results