OncomingStorm

How well do we need to do for Weist to be retained as offensive coordinator? Or is it a forgone conclusion at this point that Strong will bring his own man (Gilbert) in?

Thanks everyone for the interest!!

I knew of one of the other Bulls podcasts, I didn't realize there were three out there (granted some are infrequent).

My goal is to make this a weekly effort, I don't think there should be an issue there. And rather from being from the perspective of insiders/recruiting experts/professionals, I want this to be a "by fans, for fans" effort. Lighthearted spirited conversation on our favorite college program.

4 minutes ago, I Bleed Awesomeness said:

Awesome!  How often will you be doing your episodes? 

Once I get the engine rolling, I would love to be podcasting weekly starting next season. Until then, intermittently while I set up the structure/foundation of this podcast.

17 minutes ago, bullfan04 said:

Sold! Can I get this on ITunes?

If/when I make this a regular thing, then absolutely! At the moment, just on Soundcloud (I'll try to figure out other ways to download it)

EDIT: Here's a downloadable link for those who would like one: https://tvjunkie93.podbean.com/mf/download/zm23kn/USFBullsPodcast.mp3

The Bulls could use a podcast, and I have the means and the will to make one.

The pitch:
I used to cover USF athletics in-studio for BullsRadio
My co-host is a former USF cheerleading captain, who watched four years of games from on field.

And we have a first episode to show for it. Recorded earlier this evening, we discuss the current state of the Bulls, compare the 2016 season to 2007, analyze the impact of Charlie Strong's arrival, preview the Birmingham Bowl, and ponder where our program goes from here.

I think this first episode came out very well, and I look forward to your feedback.

https://soundcloud.com/adrian-silberman-357581213/usfbullsconceptpodcast

3 minutes ago, Apis Bull said:

We can't worry about that right now.

We should, which is why I think bringing Larry Scott into this new staff is an absolute must.

Suffering through Skip Holtz was worth it, to get to where the USF program is today.

As great as today is, hypothetically, lets say Florida and McElwain split (for whatever reason) sometime over the next 1-3 years... Assuming Charlie is successful here, he will be off to Gainesville without hesitation.

Larry Scott as OC would be a slam-dunk for recruiting, while training USF's eventual successor to Strong in-house.

However, with Strong having a defensive focus, we need an experienced playcaller for our offense. I don't think Scott fits that bill.

2 minutes ago, Skingraft said:

https://www.google.com/amp/www.sbnation.com/platform/amp/college-football/2016/9/5/12798272/texas-notre-dame-sterlin-gilbert-charlie-strong?client=safari

 

Sterlin Gilbert may be a great hire at OC; comes from the Briles coaching tree, so up tempo, spread, and dual threat qbs 

What kind of success has Gilbert had?

Let's make this team Harder, Better, Faster, STRONGer

6 minutes ago, slick1ru2 said:1 minute ago, BULLSHTR said:

Three years of practicing those horns looks to have paid off.

I'm not thrilled with the lack of any news or insight since very early this morning. I feel like something, even if a small tidbit, should have dropped during the day.

Good article just published on the current state of things:

http://www.sportstalkflorida.com/featured/usf-coaching-search-updates-strong-remains-target/?utm_content=buffer89eef&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer

Says Oregon DC rumors were nothing more than rumors, and that Gary H. Martin (the Texas booster who owned the plane Charlie flew in on) was also here, to make sure Texas wasn't getting screwed over in the contract talks. So looks like Texas is trying to have a say here.

1 minute ago, tau.reanb said:

So if Strong is getting 2/$10mil from Texas and is due half his salary from us if he signs, why not just sign him $5? Hell, I'll pay his USF salary for the next years and personally write that check to Texas for $2.50. 

Clearly it's the intricacies of this grey area that's partially responsible for this hold up.

2 minutes ago, Ionbull said:

I could get behind that. Seems promising. Leaving without signing isn't the end of the world. Did anyone think it was strange that he used a private jet from a Texas booster though? Part of his contract or a booster being a nice guy and helping him out?

I'd like to think it was one of the (few) boosters who wanted Charlie at Texas in the first place.

Fresh article from ESPN on Strong/USF. No new info, but still worth checking out:

http://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/18243353/charlie-strong-preliminary-talks-south-florida-bulls-head-coaching-job

3 minutes ago, deadudea said:

Don't want to be negative here, but we all really need to accept that no G5 school has a shot at the playoff. The powers that be would never allow it. Even if Houston won out this year, you think the CFP committee would have put them above any of those big 10 teams? Not a chance.

An undefeated Houston, with a conference championship, wins over top ranked Oklahoma and Louisville, would have made it into the CFP.

2 minutes ago, HR Bull said:

Skip the drama and bs of going after someone else. What Scott did in Miami proves he's ready to lead. Next year would be a great first season for him. Of course he will have growing pains, but what is he going to learn from them that he hasn't learned from his previous positions?

Next year, we will have perhaps the most talented offense in the history of this program. No room for growing pains at the moment.

Bring Scott in, develop him as a coach in waiting, because if we land Kiffin or Strong, they are also not sticking around long-term.

Highlights from the Oregon board:

"WKU has been better every year since he left"

"If he can't recruit in the state of Florida how the F#@& is he going to recruit to Oregon?"

"Is Taggart even an offensive mind?"

Just now, Bull Dozer said:

I've perused the Oregon 247 board and everybody there is convinced Chip is coming home. I hope their right.... 

I've been following that meltdown all night lol. Now they are getting into a racism discussion.

Taggart is smart enough to know that he will have a better ready-to-go team next season at USF, than at any P5 team that hires him. Next year, he gets QF, Mack, Johnson, MVS, Dillion, maybe Tice if he gets the Medical RS, and even more all with an additional year of development. I can't imagine Taggart would leave that offensive goldmine for a rebuilding gig.

That said, the following season when USF looses most of it's starting offense? Taggart's gone.