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

  • Men's Basketball
    Great Season Bulls!
    nit3.jpg

    Sun 3/24, 7:30 pm ESPNU

     
      1 2 Final  
    VCU 32 38 70  
    Bulls 30 35 65  
    📻 Listen 📊 Live Stats 📺 ESPNU  
    Prediction Contest - In Game Thread 
    Last:  Romped over UCF 83-77
     
     

Ironically this could be the BEST CASE scenario


Recommended Posts


  • Group:  Member
  • Topic Count:  106
  • Content Count:  761
  • Reputation:   146
  • Days Won:  2
  • Joined:  01/15/2010

Believe it or not.....

The whole thing USF has going for it is that mentality to stick it to the man (P5 and status quo) and forge its own destiny in every way possible.

What that means is:

Taking Dual threat QBs other programs say arent prototypical and believing in them(ala Flowers)

Hiring black coaches (still not entirely prevalent in CFB)

 

THE TRUTH IS:

Some of these kids, often times great ones, like Flowers, have had very hard upbringings and situations, and the most attractive thing to them isnt to sell them on this little good ole boys, white man's dream of college football, at the tennessee's, alabamas, of the world.

SOMETIMES the reality to say F that, Im going to the school that is breaking away and daring to not paint this fantasy world but the coaches/staff/players come from where I have come from....means WAY MORE.

USF needs to do whatever it can to remain in that niche, because there we have a shot to be special.

  • Upvote 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites


  • Group:  Member
  • Topic Count:  83
  • Content Count:  1,165
  • Reputation:   11
  • Days Won:  0
  • Joined:  01/08/2007

1 minute ago, Joe said:

They lost 2 games

Its early.  But yes, you are right of course.  I still think a two loss P5  conference champion has an edge over an undefeated baby conference champion.

Link to comment
Share on other sites


  • Group:  Member
  • Topic Count:  197
  • Content Count:  10,251
  • Reputation:   270
  • Days Won:  14
  • Joined:  08/16/2005

1 minute ago, Rocky Style said:

But they actually played teams. Check out who we are playing next year. Going to be hard to sell that one!

Oh, I agree. Even at 13-0, we aren't making the playoff

  • Upvote 1
  • Downvote 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites


  • Group:  Member
  • Topic Count:  423
  • Content Count:  7,693
  • Reputation:   35
  • Days Won:  2
  • Joined:  09/04/2008

59 minutes ago, BULLZ said:

And here's why:

IF we can hire Charlie Strong:

1. Our defense next year instantly is top 25. And if thats the case we all know were going undefeated with flowers and company still in the game.

If we go undefeated next year putting up 45+ points every game BUT holding opponents to under 20. We WILL be in the CFP, no doubt about it. (given we will be ranked in the 20s high teens beggining of year if we win)

2. GUESS WHAT?? If we make the CFP next year and EVEN if Charlie Strong leaves, WE WILL be seen as the hot "Houston" team and we will get the best up and coming coach, which would continue to propel our success forward ala WKU.

3. In the realignment conversation we will all of a sudden be the hot commodity, which could increase our chances dramatically.

 

If we get Charlie Strong, and he keeps the same offense, I say watch out. Were going to the CFP, almost no doubt about it.

4

If we hire Charlie Strong then he will jump ship at the first offer he gets from a power 5 school just like Willie T.

 

Link to comment
Share on other sites


  • Group:  Member
  • Topic Count:  2
  • Content Count:  225
  • Reputation:   28
  • Days Won:  0
  • Joined:  10/01/2015

14 minutes ago, OncomingStorm said:

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

If we hire anyone then they will jump ship. Like many have said, G5 is just a farm system at this point. We aren't going to get a lifer, need to accept that and work with what we've got.

Edited by deadudea
Link to comment
Share on other sites


  • Group:  Member
  • Topic Count:  69
  • Content Count:  1,625
  • Reputation:   344
  • Days Won:  3
  • Joined:  05/23/2007

2 minutes ago, Cow Pie said:

If we hire Charlie Strong then he will jump ship at the first offer he gets from a power 5 school just like Willie T.

 

If we hire "insert any coach's name here" then he will jump ship at the first offer he gets from a power 5 school just like Willie T.

  • Upvote 2
Link to comment
Share on other sites


  • Group:  Member
  • Topic Count:  109
  • Content Count:  20,940
  • Reputation:   4,490
  • Days Won:  38
  • Joined:  09/14/2007

1 minute ago, deadudea said:

If we hire anyone then they will jump ship. Like many have said, G5 is just a farm system at this point. We aren't going to get a lifer, need to accept that and work with what we've got.

Agreed. Our conference is absolute garbage.

Link to comment
Share on other sites


  • Group:  Member
  • Topic Count:  2
  • Content Count:  225
  • Reputation:   28
  • Days Won:  0
  • Joined:  10/01/2015

1 minute ago, Boomer said:

If we hire "insert any coach's name here" then he will jump ship at the first offer he gets from a power 5 school just like Willie T.

^^ Beat you to it!

Link to comment
Share on other sites


  • Group:  Member
  • Topic Count:  423
  • Content Count:  7,693
  • Reputation:   35
  • Days Won:  2
  • Joined:  09/04/2008

Just now, Boomer said:

If we hire "insert any coach's name here" then he will jump ship at the first offer he gets from a power 5 school just like Willie T.

Nope, there are older coaches with proven records that would be less attractive to the power 5 schools.

We need to stop hiring young coaches that are focused on money and big name programs.

  • Downvote 3
Link to comment
Share on other sites


  • Group:  Member
  • Topic Count:  85
  • Content Count:  3,795
  • Reputation:   787
  • Days Won:  0
  • Joined:  08/20/2008

20 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.

I think your wrong as Houston had an opportunity albeit a rare one. THe margin of error for a G-5 team is zero but it is still possible. Had Houston went undefeated they would have been in the playoff.

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
×
×
  • 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.