Calibull

Was over on the OSU blogs... guys are like if we can get Macon on the field healthy, he's going to be our best defensive guy.  They said he would have started had he not transferred.  

but that's easy to say when a guy is gone 

19 minutes ago, BDYZR said:

 USF Bulls set to overcome issues before playing the Wisconson Badgers

https://ngscsports.com/2019/08/15/ncaafootball-usf-bulls/?fbclid=IwAR3pLMAZPYPBnyggdTOX0Rj4eWMEQi-jsxmV5moliDLCHQeWt5dcv2CoI9M

Maybe?

I keep telling everyone.  This isn't me being a homer... we have a legit squad.  I feel like this team is better than the 2016 team that went 11-2.  

4 hours ago, CousinRicky said:

BJ Daniels

He was a redshirt freshman and the FSU team ended up not being very good at all.  That was also not the season opener it was like the 3rd or 4th game of the season and BJ had already got playing time because of blowouts.  This kid is literally a freshman and has never been in a college game.  

6 hours ago, CousinRicky said:

So, you know a guy who knows a guy who knows a guy?  I'm kidding.  My best contact left. 

I just talk my way into things anytime I come back to Tampa. I literally don't know how but I managed to meet a lot of people connected with the program at some point in time.  Just strange luck and once you meet me, it's kind of hard to forget me (for the better or worse). 

7 hours ago, Bulls On Parade said:

Sorry...that's what I mean. Cause we arent going to shut them down running the ball completely. 

I prefer them stopping this running system  over say a option like GT ran last year. 

i agree... Georgia Tech was a different animal. They had a big line and a lot of athletes running that triple option, speed option, etc... I think it's easier to prepare for a more conventional running offense.  

29 minutes ago, Bulls On Parade said:

 

How well can this defense stop a potent Wisconsin running game?

 

 

 

 

I think we have to just slow them down.  Win key battles.  If he doesn't run for 200 plus, there is no way they can beat us. I don't really trust Freshmen qbs starting their first game of the season.

Me

1) Bell's new offense

2) How good the defense is (I think we could have a really good defense)

3) McDooms first score... will the crowd scream McDoooooom!?

4) If Barnett will throw for 4k

5) Will Cronkrite be even more explosive with a coach that knows how to use him. 

40 minutes ago, Brad said:

The important question is do you know @smazza?

I think we may have met and the San Jose state game. I met quite a few people. so not even sure.  But I know him from here.

Im swinging through lot 6 to say hi to folks.  So I'm sure I'll meet a few people.

12 minutes ago, Friscobull said:

I will say this, when Cali is high he is over the top to the moon euphoric and when he is down he will wish death upon you.  I just hope if I ever meet him it is on one of his good days.  I do like the optimism even if it is unwarranted and borderline ridiculous and I feel we are going to be really good as well. 

Super nice guy... actually pretty calm. Most of my friends know me as a jokester. 

12 hours ago, CousinRicky said:

Serious question.  Are you on the staff or related to the program in some way?  They don't seem to let anyone into these practices.

I live in L.A. so no I'm not on the staff... I just know a lot of people, that's about all I can say. 

If we win as much as they have recently, we'll see an increase in attendance.  But we haven't even won a conference championship... so we should probably take care of that.  Having meaningful games in November could draw interest.  

6 hours ago, CousinRicky said:

You are the eternal optimist.

I actually believe we have a very good team.  I think this team may be as good as the 11-2 team, except we'll have a better defense.  I get the skepticism but this aint last season.  I see this team for what it is.  We got a squad.

4 hours ago, Gatorbull325 said:

I was going to say that. We haven't really distributed the ball around on offense these past few years. So even if they watch Val St games, they have no clue as to what our offensive players besides Barnett, Ford, Cronkrite, Wilcox and St. Felix can do. We have so many other weapons, that even when our starters get taken out we will finally still be able to score points.  

I honestly think McDoom and Ford will present matchup nightmares for them.  They'll either have to zone or get eaten up by the slots... or some type of man or safety help which mean St. Felix one on one outside and Mitch working the center of the field. I'm just starting to realize what matchup problems we present because we do have so many playmakers.  The closer to this game we get the more I like our chances. 

14 hours ago, Bulls On Parade said:

Sails getting to play this year will be huge.  Wonder when we find out..imagine soon.

Yeah... In an interview I read he seemed pretty confident... hopefully it's for good reason.

If he plays, K.J. Sails... if not Macon

If Sails and Hampton shut them down outside and allow us to put an extra guy in the box, you could see havoc in their backfield. 

3 hours ago, El_Toro_86 said:

Sounds like Ellis is a real upgrade over Blue.  Doesn’t seem like the kind of guy that will be fighting with his players on the sideline.

Looks like Zion Roland is now a DB.  Interesting....

I had completely forgotten about that.  Definitely one of the lower points last season... but there were many.

He played some DB in high school.  He seems to have caught on, he had a int.  I was surprised too though, but it makes sense.  Kid is an tremendous athlete. 

9 minutes ago, TheUpperHand said:

A C-minus? They weren't lying when they said it was much improved.

I also think they have a higher standard now and it's ingrained in them, any missed tackle is bad. 

9 minutes ago, JTrue said:

I like the way that sounds, but every good offense does that (or should do that). I agree that we'll have some surprises based on our players, but I have to imagine KB has some plays that are his go-to calls that won't be a total mystery.

Oh, I totally agree... but all we need is just enough to keep them off balance. The thing I like about Bell is he uses plays to set up other plays.   You cheat once time and he'll burn you.  I think we're about to be in for a show.  

1 minute ago, CousinRicky said:

You don't think they'll do exactly that?

It wont really help.  We have different personnel and strengths... Bell adjust his offense according to where his playmakers are.  He even said the offense warps and changes from year to year according to where his best guys are.  He also changes it every week according to the defense.  I mean he knows they'll look at that tape, but it may not be of any use.  

10 td's also include situational football etc...  they ran over 100 plays against an offense that knows the defense and a defense that knows the offense.  Steel sharpens steel... I think we have a squad.  I also feel the defense benefited greatly going against Bells offense.  I don't think you'll beat us just running... you'll have to pass and with a Freshman Qb our defense could make some plays.

On 8/11/2019 at 7:54 AM, Gatorbull325 said:

We have (4) 300Ib DTs this year in Kegler, Pickney, Waller and Armon Williams. (1) 290 Ib DT in Blake Green. We have (2) 270+ Ib DTs in Barber and Yates, whom both played well at that weight. I think we have size for the middle now. Our DEs are averaging around 250Ibs. I expect our Dline as a whole 2 be much tougher and better. Wisconsin will be a great test. It still sucks we didnt get a warm up game b4 playing Wisconsin, but glass half full, what a great 1st victory it shall be. I also think having such a hard 1st game brough a sense of urgency to this offseason conditioning and camps. 

Charlie and the guys had this game circled.  They knew it would be the test of the team... on the good party, it's their first game too.  They have a lot of new starters... so I'm not really so worried about experience.  I'm sure that BJM will have the defense ready.  One thing also... unless they pull film on Val. St., they have no tape of our offense and we have an attacking OC with a lot of weapons.  I think our team speed will be big in this game. On defense and offense.

On 8/11/2019 at 2:23 AM, E.T. said:

And I think these two fill the bill. Sawtelle and Macon. Besides these two, it's a very young group overall.

On 8/11/2019 at 7:54 AM, Gatorbull325 said:

We have (4) 300Ib DTs this year in Kegler, Pickney, Waller and Armon Williams. (1) 290 Ib DT in Blake Green. We have (2) 270+ Ib DTs in Barber and Yates, whom both played well at that weight. I think we have size for the middle now. Our DEs are averaging around 250Ibs. I expect our Dline as a whole 2 be much tougher and better. Wisconsin will be a great test. It still sucks we didnt get a warm up game b4 playing Wisconsin, but glass half full, what a great 1st victory it shall be. I also think having such a hard 1st game brough a sense of urgency to this offseason conditioning and camps. 

I agree with you both. The closer it gets to the game and the more I find out about both teams, the more I like our chances.

Yup... it will take more than 3... but I feel like the secondary will be straight no matter what... so if we get guys good playing in the middle and the LBs are strong... we can do some things.  This defense is light and day from last season.  We got better and deeper.  The transfer portal has allowed us to build what could be a really good defense.  I think we have enough quality talent to elevate the play of the entire team.  I think we'll do better than some expect... a lot better.

3 minutes ago, NewEnglandBull said:

well this team sounds a hell of a lot better than last year at this time.

I keep saying i don't think this team will resemble last years at all.  We have a squad... Charlie put together a squad.  If Wisky comes in here thinking this is last years team, they could end up getting a good one put on them.  

Everyone Know's I've been high on Waller...  I still think he'll be one of the best DT's we've ever had.  Also think his size will come in handy...  But I don't think you can find any particular 3... this will have to be a team effort.  Thank god we are so deep this season, I don't expect to see us wear down like we did last season.  Especially with a full compliment of DLinemen and LBs.. We're deep this season, huge difference from last.

That said, I'll have to list 6 players because we'll need to look at the 2 deep.

Kegler, Livingstone, Slade, Macon, Sawtelle, Boyles, and Pickney

If these guys play good, we'll be straight.