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[WhoRUSF]

I am very surprised that Deatrick Nichols is thought of as the best non QB prospect in the conference. I am a huge Nichols fan, and definitely thought he was the top prospect on the team, but the conference? Wow. Good for him. Hope he keeps it up this year, because if he does, hes looking at anywhere between rounds 1-3 already

[Triple B]

1 hour ago, USFbulls24 said:

This guy has no clue how good QF and Mack are. Even if our D disappoints we're likely to outscore most of our opponents. I would say worst case scenario we go 8-4 again. If our D can play well again, 10 wins isn't out of the question. In my opinion the schedule is very weak. 

He did call them an outstanding backfield so it does appear that he does have some kind of a clue. It looks like the problem, as he apparently sees it, is the unproven OL in front of them and that's kind of hard to argue with at this point .....

[BullsFanInTX]

QF and Mm are good enough so that if OL is only adequate they will roll. 

USF will average over 40 points a game. Would not be surprised to see us average 45 or more a game. 

This guy is an idiot. 

[CPR]

Am I missing something, how is he an idiot? He has us winning the East and losing to Houston. That's where I see us and I'm guessing the majority of the country as well. That would put us in the range of 8-11 wins before the championship game.

[Triple B]

5 hours ago, CPR said:

Am I missing something, how is he an idiot? He has us winning the East and losing to Houston. That's where I see us and I'm guessing the majority of the country as well. That would put us in the range of 8-11 wins before the championship game.

The "idiot" being referred to is the article writer, not the guy in the video ....

American Football Team That Will Disappoint

South Florida – Kudos to Willie Taggart, who piloted a rebound in 2015 and lifted sagging approval rating in the process. But those expecting an American—or even an East Division crown—in 2016 might be a little disappointed.

[Bull Matrix]

3 minutes ago, Triple B said:

The "idiot" being referred to is the article writer, not the guy in the video ....

American Football Team That Will Disappoint

South Florida – Kudos to Willie Taggart, who piloted a rebound in 2015 and lifted sagging approval rating in the process. But those expecting an American—or even an East Division crown—in 2016 might be a little disappointed.

I have us going 6-6 and playing an ACC team in the St Pete Bowl. 

[Sellular1]

5 minutes ago, Bull Daly said:

I have us going 6-6 and playing an ACC team in the St Pete Bowl. 

Keep that crap to yourself !!!!!

[CPR]

51 minutes ago, Triple B said:

The "idiot" being referred to is the article writer, not the guy in the video ....

American Football Team That Will Disappoint

South Florida – Kudos to Willie Taggart, who piloted a rebound in 2015 and lifted sagging approval rating in the process. But those expecting an American—or even an East Division crown—in 2016 might be a little disappointed.

Oh ok, well that makes sense.

[GaUSFBull]

On 5/15/2016 at 11:25 PM, BullsFanInTX said:

QF and Mm are good enough so that if OL is only adequate they will roll. 

I believe this too.  Just those two guys alone are a TON for a defense to account for and QF doesn't usually hold the ball long or sit in the pocket too long where extensive pass protection would be needed.  

I'm not too worried about it and I believe this guy will be proven wrong.  

[Fold FB Invest in BB]

You can't discount the benefit of having all 5 starters on the OL healthy and staring every game last year. The OL is certainly a question mark, but it could easily go either way this year, better or worse.