94 Bull Posted September 9, 2020 Group: Member Topic Count: 47 Content Count: 811 Reputation: 171 Days Won: 1 Joined: 01/06/2014 Share Posted September 9, 2020 (edited) By Joey Knight Published Yesterday Updated Yesterday ADVERTISEMENT A look at the Citadel, which plays USF on Saturday at Raymond James Stadium Nickame: Bulldogs 2019 record: 6-6 (4-4 in Division I-AA Southern Conference) Coach: Brent Thompson (fifth season, 26-20) The breakdown: Because the Southern Conference opted to postpone fall-sports competition, Saturday’s game is one of only four the Citadel will play this fall (Southern Conference schools had the option of scheduling non-conference contests). A primary reason Jeff Scott booked the Bulldogs to fill a hole on USF’s non-conference slate was to help the Bulls prepare for Navy (Nov. 21). While no one runs a triple-option system quite like the Midshipmen’s, the Bulldogs will offer a skilled, seasoned variation. Quarterback Brandon Rainey (2,014 total yards, 30 touchdowns) is among 10 returning offensive starters for a Bulldogs unit that ranked sixth in I-AA in rushing (268.2 ypg) and upset Georgia Tech, 27-24 in overtime, in 2019. Arguably Rainey’s top backfield complement, graduate-transfer tailback Alex Ramsey (1,322 rushing yards for VMI in ’19), is among a half-dozen Bulldogs who have opted out this season. If these guys are on their game, USF won’t get many possessions, plain and simple. The Citadel ranked fifth in I-AA in time of possession (33:01) last season. Defensively, watch for 2019 first-team All-America linebacker Willie Eubanks III, a 230-pound senior whose 2019 stat line is pretty staggering (112 tackles, 11.5 tackles for loss, four sacks, 11 QB hurries, three forced fumbles, one interception). Odds & ends: Scott’s father, USF chief of staff Brad Scott, got his first college coaching gig (as a graduate assistant) at the Citadel in 1981. ... The Bulldogs roster includes redshirt freshman defensive back Tyler Long (St. Petersburg High). ... USF is 1-1 all-time against the Citadel but hasn’t played the Bulldogs in 22 years. ... Because of COVID-19 travel protocols, the Citadel reportedly will travel with only about 60 players instead of the usual 63 or 64, and will reduce the number of administrators making the trip. Audible: “They’ve got us this week and then they turn around and play Clemson next week, so they’re trying to wreck some dreams. ... When you can play free and play loose like I’m sure they will on Saturday night, it makes us definitely need to be focused and be ready." — Scott Edited September 9, 2020 by 94 Bull 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewEnglandBull Posted September 9, 2020 Group: Member Topic Count: 1,518 Content Count: 42,125 Reputation: 8,834 Days Won: 344 Joined: 11/29/2009 Share Posted September 9, 2020 They only have a four game season, they can put it all on the line each week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
94 Bull Posted September 9, 2020 Group: Member Topic Count: 47 Content Count: 811 Reputation: 171 Days Won: 1 Joined: 01/06/2014 Author Share Posted September 9, 2020 1 hour ago, NewEnglandBull said: They only have a four game season, they can put it all on the line each week. Yep... plus plenty of time for prep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hm101 Posted September 9, 2020 Group: TBP Subscriber Topic Count: 173 Content Count: 7,008 Reputation: 2,261 Days Won: 12 Joined: 06/11/2010 Share Posted September 9, 2020 Im actually worried about this one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triple B Posted September 9, 2020 Group: Moderator Topic Count: 1,615 Content Count: 74,736 Reputation: 10,960 Days Won: 425 Joined: 11/25/2005 Share Posted September 9, 2020 1 minute ago, hm101 said: Im actually worried about this one I'd feel a little better about it if they weren't triple option .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azmodi Posted September 9, 2020 Group: Member Topic Count: 12 Content Count: 3,233 Reputation: 1,169 Days Won: 8 Joined: 10/17/2013 Share Posted September 9, 2020 (edited) Win or lose, we're " Bowl Eligible" baby!!! Woot!!! Edited September 9, 2020 by Azmodi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pascobull Posted September 9, 2020 Group: Member Topic Count: 5 Content Count: 848 Reputation: 226 Days Won: 1 Joined: 08/03/2011 Share Posted September 9, 2020 I was hoping "Getting to know Citadel...." was code for another "Girls Of" thread but that's way too much wishful thinking in a year where everything is sh***y. This awful year makes Girls of Pitt thread look good in comparison. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulls On Parade Posted September 9, 2020 Group: Member Topic Count: 23 Content Count: 10,201 Reputation: 1,714 Days Won: 2 Joined: 10/02/2005 Share Posted September 9, 2020 2 hours ago, Triple B said: I'd feel a little better about it if they weren't triple option .... Exactly how I feel, with a new defense...going to need the offense to start clicking quick and put up points and get them out of comfort zone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triple B Posted September 9, 2020 Group: Moderator Topic Count: 1,615 Content Count: 74,736 Reputation: 10,960 Days Won: 425 Joined: 11/25/2005 Share Posted September 9, 2020 1 hour ago, Bulls On Parade said: Exactly how I feel, with a new defense...going to need the offense to start clicking quick and put up points and get them out of comfort zone. With ND a week later, I just can't see them doing a whole lot of extra triple option work on defense. O definitely needs to be effective early and often .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lotsofbull99 Posted September 9, 2020 Group: Member Topic Count: 114 Content Count: 6,744 Reputation: 912 Days Won: 17 Joined: 02/17/2002 Share Posted September 9, 2020 McNeese State... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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