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I am all for that, would love to see Magee as HC and Burnham as DC. Couldn't find two better coaches or people. IMO, pay them and bring them in. One thing about USF when they were here with Leavitt, no one pushed us around or out toughed USF. Need that type of play back.

I am in the Calvin Magee camp, in my opinion no one would represent USF and Tampa better by bringing exciting, hard hitting football back to USF. Not only would he be good representing/coaching the program, but my son attended a camp where he was his coach and was outstanding. My son came away a Coach Magee fan and still says he was his first football coach. When you make an impact like that on young kids, when they are being recruited in HS they remember. I am all in for Magee as the USF coach.

Could be that the guy wanted to protect his job until a better offer was finalized. (You think?) I am sure all us "take the high road" guys go right in and tell our current bosses that I am looking for something better, but if it doesn't turn up we plan to stay. Geez, use you head, what the hell do you expect them to say? He found a better job, more power to him. You would do the same.

It will definitely kill the conference love for each other.  It goes to show you that it's always about the money.

Is it a better offer? If USF didn't step up, you can't blame him. If I remember correctly, wasn't he one of the lower paid O-line coaches in the Big East. I wish him well.

O-line deserves much higher. Does anyone know how many combinations were used this year? How many injuries were dealt with? The best lineman was dismissed from the team. Yet, every week the product not only didn't deteriorate, it got better! Coach Frey deserves Coach of the Year for this years line. As for Williams, nice kid and I am glad he had a nice senior year, but he is not a D-IA back. By only having him in the backfield hurt this team.

Why should Bush stay? He already stayed once and got a broken leg. I say go, you owe the school nothing. Hell, Petrino left without finishing one year of a 10 year contract! How can UL ask this kid to defer making a living when his own Coach bolted for the cash. Hell, I'll bet Petrino was sitting in Bush's house talking about loyalty and the program, hypocrit! Bush was smart, Brohm should b too.

Does Florida's NC hurt USF's recruiting efforts? After last night, I think so. If I was a top RB, I would be talking to UF because they need one to repeat. Interested in views?

SInce when does a stadium have to be tied to a championship. The current situation at RJ create one of the worst college football environments in the BCS. Ok, Cinn has us beat, but that is about it! An on campus stadium is a must. I couls see RJ if USF was an urban school like Pitt, but Fowler is about 20 miles away and seems longer. You want sell outs, college enthusiasm, and a home field that will attract Gameday, build a stadium on campus!

Let's face it, a USF football game is not the venue of choice for the USF student. I would love to know how many go to Gainesville or Tallahassee for games. The current set up is great for recruiting, but sucks for fans. USF needs an on-campus stadium to get to the next level. The on-the-field product is there. It is the lack of a fan base that is hurting. Let's face it, Bowls will prefer a 6-6 Iowa team to a 9-3 USF team. Why, Iowa will bring 30k fans. Why do you think we were in B-ham and not Charlotte? Navy brings fans. USF will never be a good bowl team until the fans start to show up.

Huh? Have you seen any of the Big 10 bands? Or, the PAC-10? HOT is not in the same universe. HOT has ALOT of work to do to be up there with USC, Michigan, Wisconsin, and Penn State. I saw all but USC in person, we need to do some work.

Weather does not recruit players. You think Ohio State, Michigan, ND, or Norman have trouble getting top recruits to go there because it gets cold? Or for that matter that LSU has trouble getting kids to go live in a swamp? Or Auburn where it is oppresively hot? Weather works both ways and is overrated. Nah, it is all about the program and the chance to go to the NFL. As for the good looking, they are at every major university, even in the cold. Ever been to a bar in Ann Arbor, Madison, Columbus or ND after a football game? Believe me there are just as many hot women there as at USF and football players do not have trouble meeting them. Women are not an issue at the BCS level! Top recruits want to go to the NFL. Win and put players in the NFL, that will bring the big name/top recruits. Whole thing is about $$. Get them in the NFL and they will come regardless of what the temp is on Dec 15th.

Who cares? All programs have suspensions and kids that don't meet academics, even the service academies. Why are we so concerned with saying that USF is above such things. It is a fact of life. It is unrealistic to expect a program not to have such things happen. If you believe that USF is above UF, USC, Texas, ND, FSU, Miami or the rest of the BCS, you are living in a Marshmallow World. USF is no better or worse than any other BCS program in regards to academics, suspensions, or player dismissals. Most importantly, there is nothing wrong with that. Great season!!!! Totally beat expectations.

You graded the line? 83%, huh. What would Coach Frey do without you.

C'mon, they are just joking. Like it or not, some pretty funny jokes come out of some pretty bad situations. Actually, that is what makes them funny. Can you think of one funny thing that does not cause someone some embarrassment? How about not being so sensitive and cutting the board some slack. They are just joking and a lot of them are humorous. I don't think anyone truly is wishing ill will toward him. He did something stupid and will be teased about it unmercifully. as it should be. Guys will be guys. : )