SpeedBull

5 hours ago, JTrue said:

Apogee Stadium has always been my pick to model a stadium after.

That place looks killer. I’d be on board with this.

No worries about the UCF/USF mix up. It happens several times every ESPN telecast. Hopefully Jeff Scott builds this program to the point is doesn’t happen anymore.

A lot of people on here are salty and jaded. Understandably so in a lot of ways, but I’m not going to pile on a Clemson fan that takes the time to shed some light on our new coach. So take those comments with a grain of salt.

Our program, U.S.F., has not done much to distinguish ourselves in the last 10-12 years so there is nobody to blame but ourselves. That said, the Mike Kelly/Jeff Scott tandem definitely feels like that’s all about to change.

I think it’s cool that our programs are linked now. I’ve always liked Clemson, particularly after Dabo took over.

Welcome to “The Pen”

3 hours ago, Skingraft said:

This will never get old. I love how after the nut blast he gets knocked on his arse. So good!

This is a bold move to cut every single coach. It’s hard to imagine that Shaun King would not have been an asset to CJS on this new staff. I’d like to know if he even interviewed any of them? Or was it part of Kelly’s plan to wipe them all out? 

2 hours ago, Rizman said:

Somebody is a buzz killer don't you think SpeedBull?

Ha...no shortage of buzz killers in The Bulls Pen.

29 minutes ago, CousinRicky said:

But at least 2 of those people combined this trip with recruiting the Tampa area.  I'm sure they wish him well but if they had recruiting visits scheduled for Oklahoma they may not have made this trip.  

Fair enough. I take everything I said back. I’m no longer excited about the hire.

4 hours ago, Rizman said:

I think the number of individuals who from Clemson came down to see him speak at USF spoke volumes to me.  That is very interesting and says a lot about Coach Scott.  Additionally, when I watched his speech, he was deliberate in acknowledging people both at USF and Clemson plus people that came before him at USF.   He pointed people out in the crowd, asked his parents, wife, and daughter to stand.   I think we have someone that has a special leadership skill set that you simply cannot replicate.

This really stood out to me as well and added to the excitement. The guy is clearly held in very high regard and the support from his fellow coaches and Clemson fans is frankly like nothing I’ve ever seen. It’s beyond a breath of fresh air.

Plus, this guy is a COACH. He’s an ace recruiter. We have not had anyone like this guy before (CJL is in a class of his own as the father of the program so I won’t include him in the last comment). But this one does absolutely feel different.

Michael Kelley has a lot to do with it as well. I’ve been pretty vocal here, although I’m not a “regular” poster...but I’ve been voicing my concern about the state of USF Football.

Everything about this hire, at this time feels right. The relationship with the program to Jeff Vinik etc....it just seems like we are about to take the next step to where Leavitt got us to....Holtz, Taggart, and Strong were just space takers in the grand scheme of things. It feels like we are at the beginning stages of building upon the momentum that has been missing for a long, long time.

GO BULLS!!!!

1 hour ago, DELdaBull said:

Can you love a coach BEFORE he has done a **** think?

Yes...because I do LMAO

Big ups to the Clemson fans and thanks for the support. Like others have said, we will take all the support we can get.

I’ve been rooting for Clemson when I have seen them play in recent years. I really like Dabo and the whole vibe of that program. I’ll be rooting for CJS and the Tigers in the playoffs. It can only help us in recruiting...like someone else mentioned...on TV they will be saying “there is the next coach of the USF Bulls” that can only help us.

GO BULLS! Go Tigers!

If only was able to walk into our stadium. How sweet would that be?

37 minutes ago, JeffScottFan said:

 

He is getting A LOT of love on Twitter from Clemson fans!

Man, I hope this is the guy!!!

Just now, Bull94 said:

Taggart called plays. so did frost.

many young HCs run one side or the other themselves. It's the old guys that think they should sit back and delegate.

I’m not a fan of head coaches calling plays. I don’t think many (if any) of the “great” coaches in college or NFL are calling plays. Maybe a few in critical situations, but I believe the HC should delegate.

I was firmly in the Leavitt camp, but this hire is starting to feel pretty good to me. 

I watched a couple YouTube videos on Coach Scott today. He seems like a solid guy and is a “lifer”. Coaches kid, went on recruiting trips with his father when he was 7 years old. Spent a lot of time around FSU and St. Bobby in the Charlie Ward years.

He has been with Dabo every step of the way. I’ve always liked Dabo, seems like an awesome guy and and awesome Coach. CJS is a WR guru and by all accounts a great recruiter. He has a helluva pedigree...I am supporting him 100%. It “feels” like it was the best choice for the program right now (if it couldn’t be Leavitt).

2 hours ago, Bull Daly said:

A sunset would be that it or over. A sunrise will represent that a new day for USF is on the horizon. Was hoping we would see a sunrise tweet 

Not to get all “geographically correct“ on you guys but that scene can only be a sunset on the Gulf Coast.

22 minutes ago, Grateful Dad said:

Some of their posters have said the same thing.  I sure hope they make the announcement soon.  According to commercials, If this thing lasts longer than four hours, I have to see a doctor!

LMAO....it almost seems too good to be true. I’m so stoked. This HAS to happen now. 

6 hours ago, Brad said:

Grothe not an OG.

Anyone that played under Leavitt is an OG in my book.

14 minutes ago, Bull Daly said:

In Grothe, we trust!

If Leavitt comes back it would be great to see Grothe and some of the other OG’s on the staff in some capacity.

CLICK. BAIT.

Works every time and it’s never cool.

Just now, Triple B said:

Been on here since 2007 so not a johnny-come-lately ....

No idea who he is or what he knows, but I hope he’s right. Seeing Grothe’s comments gives hope too. It seems to have some legs.

3 minutes ago, Brad said:

You have to do your own research.  I do not divulge any available member data ever.

(This is not meant to confirm or deny content validity or member's authenticity)

Fair enough...Disregard the first part of that question.

Is there any validity to this based on what you know?

Does anyone know who this OP is? Is there any validity to it?

3 hours ago, USFRaider said:

I will be quite underwhelmed and disappointed if Leavitt is hired, but I will support him as the next head coach. I just want conference titles, and I don't think Leavitt can get the job done to bring the trophies home.

Not trying to pick a fight but I don’t understand this mentality and you’re not the first person to say this. Why can’t Leavitt win conference titles?

I understand that he didn’t win titles when he was here the first time. I was one person at the time that became frustrated with that fact as well. However, a lot of time has passed and I have had time to re-evaluate my thoughts on that. 

For one, we can’t forget that he built a program from nothing, with nothing. In 10 years we went from not existing to competing in the Big East and knocking off some giants along the way. If I’m not mistaken he’d never been a head coach prior to that. This coupled with the fact that he’s gotten tremendous experience since he’s left. I can’t imagine how much of a better coach he has to be now than he was then. I would expect to challenge and win conference championships on a regular basis if he comes back.

Just now, Azmodi said:

I think CJL as HC and CWT as OC would be the play to make if going retreads.

This would possibly make sense. No way in hell that Leavitt is under Slick Willie or anybody else at USF.

13 minutes ago, Triple B said:

There is no way in hell that Leavitt comes here as a DC under anybody ..... I'd be disappointed in him if he did.

Exactly...enough of this already.

1 hour ago, JTrue said:

41 followers.

Dude’s balling. I guess that “news” will not be taken seriously.