Well ladies and gents...here we are.  2007. What a great year it's going to be for USF football. We're in THE perfect spot. We'll likely be good enough that we could squeak off a win against ANYONE, and yet we come into the season still relatively unknown. If we lose to big names (like Auburn), no big deal... we're 'supposed' to lose after all.  But if we win? Wow -- what a statement that would be. So there is tremendous upside for us. We're the underdog in the games against the big name opponents, but we're still good enough to consistently beat the UCFs of the world. It makes for nice one-sided rivalries. It was so important that the Big East have a good year this year, too, so that WHEN we win the Big East, people arent still saying the conference as a whole is weak.  The 5-0 performance of the Big East this year really sets the stage for us in 07. We're still a VERY young team in terms of how long we've been around, but have so much potential.  Phenom QB Grothe, Mike Ford...the 'seal has been broken' if you will on some big names coming in. Once we have that 'breakout' season that I think we're all hoping for this year, USF could become MUCH more attractive to the star recruits. And here we are in Recruiting City, USA. I gotta give props to the Big East commish. He saw the potential, and it's going to pay off for him....BIG TIME. Props to Leavitt also.  If only there were more people in the world who put their heart and soul into something they loved without regard for money.  I'd take Leavitt over Saban (or any other of the 'soldier of fortune' coaches out there) anyday.  Leavitt will be a legend among legends...not just at USF, but in all of college football. Folks Im VERY excited about what is in store for USF in the coming years. And all of you reading this were fans BEFORE USF went 'big time'. And you can wear that badge of honor forever.  I salute you. Im honored to be a part of it!