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Ya, that was a great game between Cuse and Uconn. It sure hurts to be a Husky fan right now, but I am starting to recover. Never has a team lost the first game of its conference tournament and then gone on to win the NCAA tournament. Yet, how many #1 seeds had to play against a team as good as Syracuse. I was saying on the other board that Cuse was already in the tournament after beating Cincy. Well, now I think most would have Cuse as a lock. Looking at this from the bright side, this loss could send Uconn to the Western regional in Oakland, CA or perhaps Minneapolis. Both the Cuse and Uconn won national championships coming out of the West regional in 1998 & 1999. Syracuse had the added advantage of already playing Uconn twice. Uconn will likely start off in Philly and play teams no where near as good as Cuse. Then hopefully they'll go West and play teams that are unfamiliar with them. I wouldn't be surprised to see Cuse do well in the NCAAs. Feeling badly up here in CT. ARG !!!!

Peope are always saying crap about Jim Calhoun. He is tied as tight as they come, but he does have class and would never say that about USF. Calhoun also prepares for every games no matter who he is playing. If anything, he likely would have said he is worried about a let down as the players perhaps may be focused on the good weather and the upcoming tournaments. Another thing Calhoun does from time to time is when he is asked a stupid question by a reporter, he will return a few words mocking the reporter or offering up some sarcastic return. If he is real mad about the question then he will tell off the reporter. Otherwise, he is a gentlemen ....

Some of the old Uconn helmets had red, but I can not recall if the uniforms ever had red. The Uconn new FB uniforms were introduced in 2003 I believe and the helmet with the C block logo I think has been around since 2000. It does bother me that they do not have any red in the FB uniforms. I do like the new husky logo without the red tongue. The official Uconn website logo is sharp looking and having the red tongue would have made it look stupid. Otherwise, not being consistent doesn't bother me much and I am surprised a Bulls fan would be bothered by it.

Rivals just reporting that Edner Alcin has chosen USF. Congrats to the Bulls. This guy has once been clocked at 4.2 in the 40. He is listed at 4.4 however. Great P/U for ya ( I was hoping he would come to Uconn, but Uconn already picked up two speed WRs and Alcin decided to stay close to home due to family issues) Great story and sounds like a good kid too. DW

I think you need to rephrase yours. a) Name one Fla school that has won 7 NC in the past 20 years. name a Fla school that has finished the year in the top 10 in every year. c) Uconn doesn't need FLA 5 star recruits. FLa. is one of the largest recruiting hotbeds in the nation, but that doesn't mean the very best come out of FLorida. How many kids from Texas or USC came from Florida? d) Don't need to play top 10 OOC to be better than the FLA schools, but I see no reason why Uconn would not schedule top 10 teams. Right now we are still building towards that powerhouse program so scheduling top 10 teams now would be pretty stupid. Getting OOC top 10 teams to play you is tough unless they get 2/1 or 1/0 and a sure win. Finally, it is my opinion that Uconn is aspiring to do better than USF. What would you rather I think?

I did not forget Uconn wasn't elegible ... lame. USF backed into that bowl just for that reason. Uconn would have brought 15-20K to Charlotte. I am surprised to see some here feel sending 5K was a good representation  ??? What got ridiculous was seeing every night a medicre or worse C-USA team playing in some meaningless bowl game. C-USA is in a great region and has consolidated themselves nicely into a 12 school conference. I am sure they would rather have USF than Marshall however. To the short sighted person, judging on whre C-USA is this year does make one seem smart to project that C-USA has no future. However, dig a little deeper and perhaps one could see the potential there. Watch out USF fans , UCF just might be going to better bowls than you guys and joining the BE may not look like such a good move in the future. Of course, the BE right now is teetering on a ledge and who knows how the pieces will fall. As for surpassing Uconn's FB program? Nice to see someone finally acknowledge we are better. Uconn just went through a rebuilding year and will be vastly improved next year. As for who will have the most success over the next five years (let's say), I'll hold my judgement until next seasons recruiting class. If Uconn has the big season I expect they WILL have next year, we will do quite well recruiting. I do not see that USF has any advantage over Uconn for attracting the best FB talent. Uconn will be opining its new indoor practice field and strength and conditioning facility. It's academics and on campus atmosphere leaves USF in the dust. I think USF WILL rise and compete with the other big schools in FLA. I just happen to think Uconn is aspiring to do a little better than that Thank Velcro for the B-day wishes....

I never expected USF to beat NCST despite that was exactly what I was hoping for. NCST is a very good FB team and got off to a slow start, but finished hot. They hit a brick wall against USF. USF made a game of it and this BE fan congratulates the effort. THE ACC SUCKS!!!! Also, most WVU fans I come across do have class and would never say such a thing after all the let downs they have had over the years. I am still not sure that USF really wanted to join the BE, but USF did and as a member of the BE, I thought you did the BE proud.

I think the nation saw a team show up for its first bowl game ever and first time ever and showed a lot of heart. The game was certainly boring thanks to awful play calling and decisions, but I actually feel USF did a good job representing the BE. Your defense kept the game respectable. You all should be proud and I see a lot of promise for the USF FB team. I questioned USF insistance to run the ball in the first half, but seeing how bad your QB(S) are, I see that your OC had little choice but to try to run through a defense stacked at the line. Even with the odds against them, Hall and your other back there did a BULL of a job gaining yards on the ground. I watched most of the game and have to say that the team did the school proud. The fan support is another story. Uconn would have brought 20-25 thousand to that game. USF managed what, 5,000???

Thanks for the article ET. What a classless bunch of BS. Too bad Rutgers did not win that game, but they certainly put aenough of a scae into them that they will likely shut up about the BE.

Too bad about NCST. Your defense showed up, but just like at the REnt, your offense decised to skip ou on the Charlote Bowl. Sorry guys, but Uconn would have been the better BE representitive. The Meineke Care Bowl people wanted Uconn for obvious reasons that turned out to be true. A southern school does not travel well to NC. The question is does USF travel well at all? Have to question USF's inclusion in the BE here. Not trying to stir you guys up too much, but I believe USF was a better fit in C-USA and is one day going to regret joining the BE. I think C-USA is going to be in up and coming FB conference. They are in a good region and all the bowls want their schools. It is just a matter of time befor C-USA starts getting those major bowls you guys coveted when you joined the BE. You guys got the Meineke bowl and blew it fan wise. Now the BE is in jeopardy of losing that bowl as well. Any thoughts?

Seems USF is down to one bowl and the bowl they may get will consider the Bulls as a mere consulation prize. I hear Cantwell has had a good practice and that Bush will play. There is still some hope for USF. If Uconn wins, we are going to Charlotte!!! I read on Bieastboards.com that USF could get the Motor City Bowl if Ohio State gets an atlarge BCS invitation. Hang in there. There is still options for a well deserving team, even if you do lose your last two in a row.... DW

It is a 7:45 start and will be on ESPN, so be sure to watch !!!! Uconn will be fired up for this one baby !!!! GO HUSKIES !!!! DW

Good point, but Bonislowski couldn't throw the ball and we couldn't run with it either. Uconn was very fortunate to win that game. Go figure Uconn would win this type of game. So many times we have played well and still lost. We will need to put up more than 7 points. That is all our offense put up and that was on a freak play. I have confidence that Uconn's backup will do just fine. Both Hernandez and Brown play with a lot of composure. Neither trys to do more than they can or force things. Edsall is very good at preparing for a game and does not give his QB's more than they are ready for. Another good sign for Uconn, our offensive line played much better. Man you guys have some huge lineman on both defense and offense - especially #74 and #75. DW DW

We have been doing this on the Bigeastboards.com for a couple of years now. We support a BE cheerleader that joins Athlon's Cheerleader competition. We help a WVU cheerleader win last year and there is another WVU cheerleader in the finals this year. We would appreciate your vote. Here is the link: http://www.athlonsports.com/spirit/round.php I think it would be fun if a USF cheerleader signed up for next years contest. This board could rally together and support the USF entry. It is a lot of fun and shows school and BE spirit.  I realize Katie is a Sun Doll, but Chicky9194 is a cheerleader. Regardless, they could pass it on. With the support here and getting the word around, a USF cheerleader would have an excellent shot at winning next years contest. What do you all think about trying to convince one of the girls to compete. You can only vote once a day, but there is a way around that system We can stuff the ballots if we need to !!!! GO BULLS !!! We ARE ALL BIG EAST. I realize I am not very popular being a Uconn fan and some here may even think I am a smuck, but I follow every BE school and only root against you when you play Uconn. Best of luck to the Bulls the rest of the year. DW

Charlotte was high on Uconn early in the season before we went into that 4 game skid. I would think they would take us because of our reputation of traveling well. I also heard they want Uconn vs BC. It is all mute however since Uconn can not possibly beat Louisville..... or could they? Game conditions will be worse tha the USF game most likely - thanks to a 7:45 start. What does Louisville have to play for? Uconn just shows up and plays hard and now the have a real good reason to step it up another notch. The good news for USF I suppose is that Bonislowski will not play Saturday. I also heard Brohm and Bush will not play either. Louisville has a decent backup QB, but has no experience. Uconn's backup QB was playing very well until he broke his wrist. Our 3rd string QB played well for us as well. Bonislowski played horrible against USF so our backup QB has to be an improvement. Bonislowski reinjured his shoulder in the first half of the USF game, but said nothing and gutted it out. Should be an interesting game .... DW

You are killing me Sheriff.... you were kidding right? ;D I think you meant Dan Orlovsky. Uconn WILL be known fro Football as well. Someday even you will kneel to legacy of our star players instead making jokes. Funny though. DW

Well said. I will try to be nice and I have to admit I am wrong all the time. The Bulls played like crap and so didn't Uconn. The crappier team won Saturday. Liked stopping by. Go Huskies !!!! Were more than just basketball DW

Thanks for clearing that up. to "The Sheriff" - sorry man, didn't realize you played for the Bulls. My apologies. DIV 1AA eh? Those were some good USF teams. I am not surprised you were able to beat Uconn back then. However, Uconn is not the same FB program. We have invested heavily and next year we will no longer be working out of trailers. You know how that is. I believe USF is still living it too. Uconn and USF are both going to be nationally names in FB in the near future. I realize I was being a smartass towards you. You are right, there is next year. You guys will get even with us in Tampa. DW

To "the" sheriffico, no need to use f*** words with me dude. I love the Bulls. I see the future. The Bulls should have no problem reaching the level of athletic dominance and fan support the Huskies now enjoy. As I said long ago, Uconn rules USF. You guys simply can not see it yet. I thought beating you would help you to see it, but instead, amazingly, you still chose to stick your head further up your arse. Nice little post there though. Just when I thought you didn't know what you were talking about, you almost showed me something. Glad to see you went and did some reading. Just the same, wow, Uconn stacked the line? That is the best you can come back with? USF stacked the line on third and one and our 4th string running back walked right through your slow lard assed stinking C-USA line. Welcome to the Big East. You beat Louisville AND THAT is supposed to mean USF is a good team? USF just sucks my man You have an over rated TB and a couple of good receivers. You are right about how bad we looked. Just think what would have happened had we played well? As for Uconn stacking the line, it only seemed that way to you because you are not used to seeing defenses that play that fast and strong. The closest thing USF has seen close to it was against Miami and, well, we know how that one turned out too. We covered our routes and our safeties were in position. We hit your receivers hard everytime they caught a pass and made you cough it up. USF players were going down all over the place. You lost your center early, which likely was the reason for several snap miscues. Uconn was all over the place and we were physical. USF could have made adjustments seeing that both our starting defensive backs are still injured. Your QB certainly tried to exploit our weakness, but he was either pressured or our 2nd stringers were getting the job done.... He did get lucky once with that TD pass that was well covered. Your receiver simply was taller and the pass was aptly thrown. They say games are won or lost on the front lines and Uconn dominated. Our linebackers also had a lot of fun last night. Your offensive line was schooled. Your quarterback was rattled and Andre Hall just was not fast enough ..... Uconn was ready to play. Watching those tapes really helped Remember, USF will be great one day. It's just not going to happen for a few years yet. Do you like basketball? DW

Wow, now there is a Bulls fan that is happy. More of you can learn me this man DW

You must have seen a picture of the north end on Albany street. Ya, there are worse places in the country, but if there ever was a Batman, that place surely could use him now. Thanks for your concern, but I do not live nor work in Hartford. Nice attempt at a come back though. You really stung me thre Almost even felt how bad it must feel to be a Bulls fan humbled by the "inferior" Uconn Huskies. DW

Katie, I respect what you do and think it is also great that you are on here wanting to talk about the football team. Problem is, although most of the guys here are good posters, and why I like to visit here from time to time, there are also the bad element. You just need to ignore the trash and respond to what you want to. I thought the cheerleaders and sundolls were the same. I didn't even know you had a calendar. I'd love one!! Here is just one pic of a Sundoll from our website. We have pics of cheerleaders from most of the BE schools. Mostly Cardinals and Bulls though. Always looking for more photos. Anyway, this is my last time posting to you directly and will stick to talking about USF sports as you requested. We have female posters on the other board as well and they do not get treated any different from anyone else. To the idiot that called me a pervert, if appreciating photos such as this one makes me a pervert, well then ........  I guess I AM a pervert  Good Luck to the Bulls where ever you go bowling!! DW

Congrats. Atleast I didn't lose to that Knight dude. GO HUSKIES !!! DW

Nice to see that you have cooled off some from this morning. You are a rather vulgar fellow. You amaze me by how little you know about the game and about things you talk about. Has anyone stopped Andre this season until he ran into a Uconn defense rated #8 in the country? He was averaging 120 yards a game. What happened? Ya, Uconn did more than just shut down Andre, we pulverized your QB as well. As far as your anger, now you just sound like a guy with sour grapes. We had a couple of threads going on the BE forum of this board. I heard a lot of talk, even heard the jokes about our mascot, but an the end, who was it that walked the talk? Uconn kicked your butts and we will do it again next year. As for that pervert thing, man you are lame. DW

Katie, Did you make the trip up to Connecticut? I was looking forward to seeing the USF cheerleaders and there was a small team that was there including Rocky. I look forward to coming down to Tampa next year I was even impressed that there were many USF fans there to cheer to. At one point in the game the USF fans were heard from. Despite how ugly the game was, the USF fans were upbeat. Both Uconn and USF fans were frustrated by this game. So try to understand how USF fans feel here right now. You shouldn't be too dissapointed, some USF players were having tantrums after the game and threw their helmets and such. This was a HUGE game for USF and they lost - it obviously was a VERY important game and many are just blowing off steam. I think many USF fans let beating U of L go to their heads and saw visions of Sugar Bowls dancing in their heads. Reality is, USF could not beat a Uconn team that was 4-5 and three of those wins were at the expense of 1-10 teams. So ya, many here may think Uconn sucks, but what many here do not realize, is that Uconn's defense was severly banged up the past four games. With time and a two week layoff, Uconn was able to get most of their starters back. Tarien Sowell's return was huge for Uconn. Our defense played exceptionally well and we ARE optimistic we can beat Louisville. These guys here just need time to put things in proper perspective. They didn't get beat by an inferior team, they were actually quite lucky that this game was not a blow out. Our defense was well rested and they studied game films of USF more intensely than any game we had previously prepared for - not including Toledo in the Motor City Bowl last year. It was a total team effort on defense and we were prepared for the Bulls. It is really cool to have a REAL cheerleader posting on these boards and man does this sorry bunch need some cheer right now I thought I'd add some of my own cheer as well - See Pic below If you would, could you pass the word on to your team that all the guys on Bigeastboards.com think you all are the best (hottest) cheerleaders in the Big East. It would be nice if you dropped by there and said hello.....  We do have a USF forum there as well. We also have a section where we post pics of all Big East cheerleaders. We only allow tasteful photos ..... GO HUSKIES !!!!! DW