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I wouldn't say we have lost it's luster, be we have tailed off a bit in regards to how quickly we are progressing. With that being said, we need to take the next step in win a BE championship. Once we get back in the right direction I think media/analysts may jump back on. We will get there. It's just a matter of when

2009 was the best recruiting class imo, then Leavitt was gone. I think 2010 would've been even better considering the kids the staff was targeting. 2009 was easily one of our top classes... the 2013 class will have its shot... here is a few sad faces from 2009: Adaris Bellamy - 4 star... never step foot on campus Bradley Battles - 4 star... hasn't done a single thing Leslie Sitrrups - 3 star... kicked off the team for smoking too much Proof that stars mean absolutely nothing. I think Holtz and Leavitt recruit very different players. Leavitt seemed to go after talent at all costs, while Holtz targets players that fit well with his system. I feel like ever since Holtz has taken over our program, we have been recruiting players who stay out of trouble and are high character athletes. We haven't any arrests or off-the-field issues and our APR is still steadily improving. If it's a trade-off between bums who will do more activities off the field than on, and high character athletes who stay out of trouble, but win fewer games, I would always opt for the latter. I would rather win games the right way than compromise the integrity of the program. Having said that, I think our recruiting has been fairly consistent with our new coach. If you want to rate based on stars, this year has potential to be our best recruiting season yet. Come on dude, if Holtz's "talent" was that much better, how do you square that with last year? Are you then saying that the coaches were "bums" last year? High-character with low winning percentage means crap in competitive college football. Once Holtz and crew prove that their "high character" recruits can actually win consistently, then you can start your chirping......in the prism of last year your comments are all as hollow as a chocolate Easter bunny. I never said Holtz's recruit were more talented. I think, if anything, Leavitt's recruits were far more talented if we're only considering performance on the field. We had a very bad year last year, but let's not pretend that Leavitt ever led to us to significantly better seasons with his recruits. At this point, Leavitt and Holtz have had pretty similar accomplishments here at USF. And, to be fair to Holtz, he's only in his third season here. He's still playing with a QB that he didn't recruit. Before you judge Holtz, you should be giving him another year. He has not been here that long. I think this year we will get a better idea on how his recruits perform on the field.

The cotton Bowl will be in the new bowl rotation That's right. It's Dallas and Jerry Jones land, so of course it will be. Thanks

I would think we be able to get a good non-BCS bowl. I agree, the Cotton Bowl would be a good bowl to get into.

Can't blame the kid

This might be a guy who commits to us wouldn't surprise me if he changed his mind later in the year. He tends to be a little all over the place. Talented player. We will see

Great guy to have around and push our defensive line to work harder and develop more skill

Wisconsin is looking to improve their nonconference scheduling. We should book a home and home with them sometime after 2014 to help us with SOS.

That CNN article was very disturbing. Terrible. I lost so much respect for that University. That was the 1 team in the Big Ten I always rooted for.

I would be so down with this dream

Should we expect to hear an announcement about Benkert committing?

Schedule is money! I love it and agree will give us good exposure.

Very nice

Happy to get this guy. Exciting times for USF basketball

Do it! Do it!

Agree. Lots of good local kids and we need to try and get them

That's a true story

Oh yeah! We are pumped! Superbull usually gets us excited and now the next thing to look forward to is practice!

Yeah I agree in that I feel like we will not make it in, which would be unfortunate

He would be a nice pickup

I hope Floyd is very competitive and puts up a good fight. I want to see the best of both of them. After this year... and fall at USF... woulard will be better than Floyd. By mid-year Woulard will be the starter imo I am with you on this

Not surprised with us getting a few CBs over the weekend that Kentucky has a great shot at him.

I hope Floyd is very competitive and puts up a good fight. I want to see the best of both of them.

I wish T-Rex and VHIII were both lining up at CB for us next season

On paper we should be winning the BE in 2013, but our QB play will of course be questioned with a true freshman and our current QBs with not much experience. Hopefully Floyd or Eveld can get as much work in as possible this year.