On December 24, 2010 I became deathly ill where I had to be rushed to the hospital on the night we were supposed to host Noche Buena for over 20 people. I few days later I woke up and among other things I realized was that I wasn't going to be able to attend our bowl game against Clemson. I obviously had more important things on my mind such as long couple months recovery....but I was really disappointed that I couldn't watch USF take on Clemson. I recall my father-in-law trying to cheer me up by saying, "Don't be sad, with coach Holtz running the show now....there will be many more and bigger bowl games in the future". Yeah...that really happened lol.... History fills in the gap of what happened between then and now... (See epic program catering)...but I wonder if folks today appreciate how special it is to be in a bowl game. Sure it's not the Sugar Bowl....or against a high profile opponent...but it's our first bowl game in what seems like forever. Our fans took our early success for granted, so hopefully as a fanbase and community we appreciate what USF is once again building. I think almost all of us back in 2010 never envisioned that our once proud program would fall so far...so quickly. In strange way, I think the last five years have been useful b/c it has hopefully instilled some humbleness and appreciation. I know that our players understand...b/c the legitimate smiles of pure joy on our kids faces after beating the tar out Temple, Cincy and Central High Clown College. Those smiles were real...as were the smiles of those in attendance. I think we are on finally back on track again...and this time it almost feels more like we earned it b/c it almost seemed to easy back in the early days of the program. If you are on the fence about attending...and have the time off and can afford the trip....do yourself a favor and make the drive/flight down to Miami. I think some of our old time fans that are a still a little jaded by the events of the last couple 5-6 years may have that old Bulls Love flame re-kindled once again if they can make the trip. #BullsUnite