Jump to content

  • USF Bulls fans join us at The Bulls Pen

    It's simple, free and connects you to other South Florida Bulls fans!

  • Members do not see this ad, Register

Syracuse worries me

Flowers4Heisman
 Share

Recommended Posts

DELdaBull Toro Magnifico

DELdaBull

Posted
  • Group:  Member
  • Topic Count:  86
  • Content Count:  17,061
  • Reputation:   1,429
  • Days Won:  19
  • Joined:  09/15/2005
Posted
29 minutes ago, Ionbull said:

I'm afraid to ask.

A shot of what?

Hopefully water

Link to comment
Share on other sites
  • Replies 95
  • Created
  • Last Reply

Top Posters In This Topic

Popular Days

Top Posters In This Topic

Popular Days

Popular Posts

horny_gimli
horny_gimli

Cuse will destroy us!

bullcocky101
bullcocky101

Did we watch the same game? The Ville had three touchdowns on the first 5 plays from scrimmage! I think traffic cones could have been more effective than the Cuse defense.

Ionbull
Ionbull

Worrying will destroy us! 

NCBull Toro Magnifico

NCBull

Posted
  • Group:  Member
  • Topic Count:  112
  • Content Count:  8,159
  • Reputation:   864
  • Days Won:  8
  • Joined:  09/25/2008
Posted
2 hours ago, Ionbull said:

I'm afraid to ask.

A shot of what?

Tiger adrenaline.

  • Upvote 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites
Fold FB Invest in BB Toro Magnifico

Fold FB Invest in BB

Posted
  • Group:  Member
  • Topic Count:  76
  • Content Count:  6,712
  • Reputation:   1,131
  • Days Won:  17
  • Joined:  09/07/2009
Posted (edited)
8 hours ago, NCBull said:

Tiger adrenaline.

Adrenochrome

Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (10/10) Movie CLIP - Too Much Adrenochrome (1998) HD

Edited by George Jenkins
  • Upvote 2
Link to comment
Share on other sites
BullyPulpit Toro Magnifico

BullyPulpit

Posted
  • Group:  Member
  • Topic Count:  365
  • Content Count:  6,466
  • Reputation:   1,893
  • Days Won:  35
  • Joined:  02/02/2005
Posted

This is precisely the type of game that we MUST win to move to the next level. There is no question that we are a better team than Syracuse, but we must bring it for 60 minutes and not let up. They will continue to run their hurry up offense, even if they are down by 21 points. The worry about this game is because of how poorly our teams HAD performed over the 4.5 seasons prior to last year's turnaround. If we go up to Cuse and take care of business (win by 14+ points) I think we finish with no worse than 2 loses on the season. 

One of my concerns is our ability to create turnovers. I know that NIU played it safe, but we didn't manage to get a single turnover. I will be watching the Cuse game closely hoping that we capitalize on their mistakes. We will absolutely need to force a few turnovers in order to have a shot against FSU. 

  • Upvote 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites
Ionbull Toro Magnifico

Ionbull

Posted
  • Group:  Member
  • Topic Count:  8
  • Content Count:  2,610
  • Reputation:   635
  • Days Won:  3
  • Joined:  12/17/2015
Posted
9 minutes ago, BullyPulpit said:

This is precisely the type of game that we MUST win to move to the next level. There is no question that we are a better team than Syracuse, but we must bring it for 60 minutes and not let up. They will continue to run their hurry up offense, even if they are down by 21 points. The worry about this game is because of how poorly our teams HAD performed over the 4.5 seasons prior to last year's turnaround. If we go up to Cuse and take care of business (win by 14+ points) I think we finish with no worse than 2 loses on the season. 

One of my concerns is our ability to create turnovers. I know that NIU played it safe, but we didn't manage to get a single turnover. I will be watching the Cuse game closely hoping that we capitalize on their mistakes. We will absolutely need to force a few turnovers in order to have a shot against FSU. 

Dungey is more of a gunslinger, I bet that helps a bit. I think a lot of us are still tentative at going all in for USF; been too hurt the last for years by head scratchers. Even Vegas is betting a high margin for us. 

  • Upvote 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites
72bull Mentor

72bull

Posted
  • Group:  Member
  • Topic Count:  54
  • Content Count:  1,212
  • Reputation:   14
  • Days Won:  0
  • Joined:  09/16/2002
Posted

It seems strange that this game is Syracuse's homecoming, especially since their other 2 games were at home.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
BullsFanInTX Toro Magnifico

BullsFanInTX

Posted
  • Group:  Member
  • Topic Count:  222
  • Content Count:  4,210
  • Reputation:   647
  • Days Won:  8
  • Joined:  08/17/2006
Posted (edited)

There is less zero chance that USF doesn't move the ball.  Syracuse absolutely can't stop our offense over the course of a game.  Will we have turnovers?  Will we cash in on opportunities?  Will we have dumb penalties?  Those are questions to be answered, but under no scenario does Syracuse stop or slow down USF.  They gave up 850 yards to Louisville. 

Next question becomes, will USF shut down Syracuse.  That's iffy.  Their QB Dungey is decent and does scare me a little.  They could very well put up points and make it a shootout, which is their only hope of winning.  I see it as, Flowers, Mack, etc., are just too powerful to be slowed down over the course of the game, but it wouldn't shock me for Syracuse to stay in it a while due to their offensive system.

I predicted 62-41 in the prediction thread.  I just don't see any way we don't score a lot, unless we just totally implode. 

Edited by BullsFanInTX
Link to comment
Share on other sites
Fold FB Invest in BB Toro Magnifico

Fold FB Invest in BB

Posted
  • Group:  Member
  • Topic Count:  76
  • Content Count:  6,712
  • Reputation:   1,131
  • Days Won:  17
  • Joined:  09/07/2009
Posted

Unless we were being shy with the 4-2-5 blitzes the first two games, I agree. Cuse will score.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
BullyPulpit Toro Magnifico

BullyPulpit

Posted
  • Group:  Member
  • Topic Count:  365
  • Content Count:  6,466
  • Reputation:   1,893
  • Days Won:  35
  • Joined:  02/02/2005
Posted
3 minutes ago, George Jenkins said:

Unless we were being shy with the 4-2-5 blitzes the first two games, I agree. Cuse will score.

I believe we were. We didn't blitz much at all against Towson, but, when we did, it was effective. We ended up with 3 sacks and 7 tackles for loss.  Against NIU, they played ultra-conservative and, even so, we managed 2 sacks and 8 tackles for loss. I don't think we display a lot of different blitz packages against Cuse unless we have to. The interior of our d-line has been playing great and our DBs are great in coverage. The less we can show to FSU the better. 

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Ionbull Toro Magnifico

Ionbull

Posted
  • Group:  Member
  • Topic Count:  8
  • Content Count:  2,610
  • Reputation:   635
  • Days Won:  3
  • Joined:  12/17/2015
Posted
2 hours ago, BullyPulpit said:

I believe we were. We didn't blitz much at all against Towson, but, when we did, it was effective. We ended up with 3 sacks and 7 tackles for loss.  Against NIU, they played ultra-conservative and, even so, we managed 2 sacks and 8 tackles for loss. I don't think we display a lot of different blitz packages against Cuse unless we have to. The interior of our d-line has been playing great and our DBs are great in coverage. The less we can show to FSU the better. 

No special packages as far as I saw; the guys played a lot of standard looks on both sides of the ball. Curious if the wrinkles get added here on Saturday. 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share
Go to topic listing
×
×
  • Create New...

It appears you are using ad blocking tools.  This site is supported through ads.  Please disable in order to enjoy full access to The Bulls Pen.  Registration is free and reduces ads.

Got it!
Dismiss