DELdaBull

So, you would give 30% of your gross yearly paycheck to your employer if you are employed? USF is CJL employer. That is it! It is ridiculous to even suggest that he donate 30% of his gross yearly salary to his employer. I like the idea on another post of buying a ticket or two and donating it to the student allotment of 500. That is an idea!

Beautiful post!

You are right. Most of the fans there supporting USF needs to come from season ticket holders. Just remember there are only about 4000 of us. But, season ticket holders more tan likely can afford a road trip.

The season ticket holder number is about 4000. Each one averages about 4 tickets or 16000 season ticket seats.

Since last year we had 5200 and I still am lacking in faith for my BULLS followers I went with 6,000. I am hoping for 11,000+ but....

That is $300,000.00. That man makes just over $1,000,000.0. Would you be willing to spend 30% of your gross income on one football game? I don't think so! It really should not be that difficult for USF to sell 10,000 tickets, but it will be. I already got mine, so we will see what we look like this year. I am just hoping for more than the inaguaral USF bowl game :-[

Those programs that we are comparing ourselves to (UF, FSU) have many differences when it comes to USF: 1. They have been around forever (circ 1890s). 2. They have had a bunch of Alumni. 3. They have had a bunch of Alumni pass through while they had a football program. 4. They have had a bunch of Alumni pass through while they had a successful football program (1980s-1990s). 5. Those 1980s to 1990s Alumni are now getting paid (mid 30s to late 40s). 6. Alumni registration/donations are off the charts. We have a long way to go. Like a wise person once said, "Patience is a virtue."

I'll be in Birmingham along with the beautiful one I call my girlfriend :

They are definitely beatable. I am not worried about the Ville. WVU, that is a different story! Is the game on Brighthouse this weekend?

I still don't understand a "trick" play when with conventional plays we are moving the ball all over the field against Pitts D. I ive the play calling a B-. Best grade of this year!

Are you serious?? Just like JL started Pat the 1st game of the yr because he is a senior. Who the heck cares, since when do you get start on a football team because its your 4th yr in school, mind as well start every senior then regardless of 1st team, 2nd team, or scout team. That's what they do at the college and HS level.  They play all the seniors for at least the 1st play because it's the last game in front of the home crowd.  How many years have you watched football and not seen this before? you sir have no idea what you are talking about. Actually, all seniors start on SENIOR day. That is what they do. It is usually one play then the regulars get in. If you are a senior WALK ON you will get the start, unless a senior is the regular starter at your position!

That is exactly what I am saying, wait for the season to be over, then look back!

WVU. They give the conference the best shot at legitimacy (again)! And since we own UL. we can't root for them :-X

Texas has played exactly 1 good team and lost. Right now that weak Maryland team is 5-2 and still has a shot of winning there division in the ACC. That team got destroyed by WVU. Wait until the end of the season and then decide who has played whom and what kind of schedule. All BCS schools basically play 1 team that they think are good OOC! Wait until the end of the year to see who projected correctly.

Started watching Football in 1983, along with many other sports (thanks to my cousin) while living in NYC. My favorite teams back then were the 49ers and Notre Dame (now I just want those "Irish" to lose every game). Began recognizing the rules and strategy while dominating with the same 49ers circa 1989 (Jerry Rice was unstoppable). Was never allowed to play because my parents would not have it (I know I could have been a very good high school DB). Got my undergraduate education (mentally and football wise) at FAMU! Wow, what a great atmosphere. In 2001, I came to USF to get a graduate education and have been a supporter eve since. (Also became a season ticket holder this year). BTW, my football "knowledge" says to give Ricky the ball.

Not as good as Bill Gramatica. The kid has an NCAA record! How shameful for his professional career.

Also, in college you cannot have a coach just dedicated to special teams. I don't think that helps our current situation at all. I think this Benzer kid just has the yips. He can definitely kick it a long way.

Let us not forget that Cincy has the worst ome attendance in the Big East at less than 15K per home game. If Cincinnatti is bowl eligible, they are not necessarily a lock for a game.

Benzer was an all-state selection. He made 6? 50 yarders his Junior and Senior year.

Even if Ponton got worst between this year and last he is still better than Williams. He is quicker, faster, and has more pop. We saw that against Cinci. I think at times the coaches are too loyal. How could Pat Julmiste start ahead of Grothe? It has been obvious to me that Matt is better. As long as Matt quits fumbling and grows as a QB he could be an all time great.

You HAVE LOST YOUR MIND

Ponton averaged 5 ypc and had 383 yards as a freshmen BACKUP to Hall. He has the skills. Coaches need to just give hime the ball. What we really need is some help in the kicking game (hopefully the kids come around) and guys on the DL and OL that will not get blown off the ball. Yes, our defense is nice, but you can run on them all day (see UCF, Rutgers, Cincinatti). That is because running backs get 3 to 5 yards before being touched. Our OL does not create any holes. It is a miracle (our bad defenses) that running backs have had 100 yard games this year. On RB to back up Ricky next year would be nice! The list (OL, DL, Kickers that have grown up, 1 more scholarship RB).

Let’s not forget that the hidden gem is we lost this game because the coach has no faith in his kicking game. We were down 2-0 with the ball on the 15 and went for it on 4 and 1. Two plays later Grothe throws an INT. If Leavitt had faith in the kicking game he would have taken the points and gone up 3-2 (It was a 32 yarder for heavens sakes). Who knows what might have happened after that. Ponton also rushed 9 times for 38 yards. That is over 4 per touch. Coach needs to stop being so stubborn, take Ben out of there and give Ricky the ball. When he is in the game he is our best offensive weapon (better than Grothe, Randolph, or Johnson).

I will not asy that you were wrong, maybe misguided. Much like our BULLS, you/me/us were looking toward PITT and past Cinci. We all forgot how horrible a road team we are. We all forgot that our schedule has been softer than Charmin (same for PITT). We all forgot we had to actually play the game. Do I think we are better than Cinci, yes. Unfortunately, the rest of the people outside of Tampa now don't [highlight]KNOW [/highlight]it.

It does not matter what offense you run. What matters is coaching, execution, and athletes. Now that we are playing teams with athletes of the same or higher caliber as ours, our team looks bad. That must mean the execution or coaching of USF is not on par with theirs. It could also mean that USF is a horrible road team. It could also mean that Kansas, Cincinatti, and Rutgers are just better than us. Relax. This team is still young, this program is still young. Once we know and understand what it means to be consistent and have a kicking game we could do damage. Unfortunately, that is probably two seasons away. GIVE THE BALL TO RICKY!!