MikeG Posted September 11, 2023 Group: Moderator Topic Count: 1,984 Content Count: 19,737 Reputation: 3,689 Days Won: 166 Joined: 07/17/2003 Share Posted September 11, 2023 IP Welcome to TheBullsPen.com's Game 3 South Florida Bulls (1-1, 0-0) vs #10 Alabama Crimson Tide (1-1) September 16, 2023 3:30 PM EST- ABC Presented by: Florida Blue Raymond James Stadium Tampa, FL Link to prediction contest This will serve as our official in game thread for in game discussions and commentary. Stand alone topics should still be posted in a new thread. The board functions work well on mobile phone, tablet or desktop. The BullsChat chat room is also available. GAME DAY vs. Alabama USF will look to snap a 14-game losing streak vs. ranked teams when they Bulls face their sixth Top 10 ranked foe in Raymond James Stadium (2-3 vs. top 10 at home) and 12th overall (3-9) when No. 10 Alabama comes to Tampa for the first of a three game series. USF will return games to Tuscaloosa in 2024 and 2026. The last top 10 opponent to visit Raymond James Stadium was No. 2 Cincinnati, which posted a 45-28 victory in 2021. The Bulls two top 10 home wins came against No. 9 Louisville (45-14) in 2005 and No. 5 West Virginia (21-13) in 2007. 1 vs. 286: First-year USF head coach Alex Golesh posted his first career victory last Saturday vs. FAMU (38-24) while Alabama head coach Nick Saban enters Saturday with 286 career wins, the most for any active head coach by nearly 20 and fifth-most all-time. Golesh did help lead Tennessee to a 52-49 victory over #3/1 Alabama in Knoxville last year, with the Vols posting 567 yards of offense. BAMA TIES: USF RT RJ Perry (a transfer from Tennessee) is a cousin of Alabama first-team All-America defensive back Kool-Aid McKinstry. Former USF head coach Charlie Strong (2017-19) is an analyst on Nick Saban’s staff. Alabama offensive line coach Eric Wolford was a member of USF’s inaugural staff and helped coach the Bulls for the program’s first three seasons (1997-99). DEFENSE RISING: USF’s new defense under coordinator Todd Orlando featured six new starters and six transfers in its debut at WKU. It forced six three-and-outs on 14 WKU possessions, including three in a row late in the second half as USF rallied. Against FAMU the Bulls grabbed five turnovers, the most since 2019, including three interceptions, the most since 2020, and added 12.0 tackles for loss, the most since 2019. SERIES: Alabama leads, 1-0 IN TAMPA: First Meeting IN TUSCALOOSA: Alabama leads, 1-0 LAST TIME: ALA won, 40-17, 1st game of 2003 season VS SEC TEAMS: 1 VS.RANKED: 11-36; Lost last 14; Last win: 52-45 vs. 22 Navy 10/28/2016 Home: 7-19, last win, vs. 22 Navy 10/28/2016 TV: ABC: Bob Wischusen (PXP), Robert Griffin III (Analyst) & Kris Budden (sideline) RADIO: 102.5 FM/102.5 HD2 AUDIO STREAM: TuneIn -Bulls Unlimited LISTEN USF RADIO NETWORK FLAGSHIP: 102.5 FM & 102.5-HD2 (BAY AREA), TUNEIN RADIO (DIGITAL) - BULLS UNLIMITED; Jim Louk, play-by-play Sam Barrington, analyst Joey Johnston, sideline PREGAME SHOW (2 HRS PRIOR TO KICK): Jim Lighthall & Darek Sharp BULLSEYE: USF COACHES SHOW Thursdays: Bulls Unlimited (audio), Youtube, Facebook TheBullsPen.com: Major In Game Twitter Feeds Football Page Bulls on Social Media Twitter: @USFFOOTBALL Instagram: USFFOOTBALL Facebook: facebook.com/SouthFloridaFootball Hashtags: #ComeToThe Bay, #StayInTheBay USF official site: Football - USF Athletics (gousfbulls.com) Rattlers official site: Football - Alabama (rolltide.com) Live Stats South Florida Game Notes - South Florida Depth Chart - South Florida Stats Bama Game Notes - Bama Depth Chart - Bama Stats GoUSFBulls.com GAME DAY CENTRAL Go Bulls! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Posted September 15, 2023 Group: Admin Topic Count: 13,331 Content Count: 97,043 Reputation: 10,833 Days Won: 469 Joined: 05/19/2000 Share Posted September 15, 2023 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Posted September 15, 2023 Group: Admin Topic Count: 13,331 Content Count: 97,043 Reputation: 10,833 Days Won: 469 Joined: 05/19/2000 Share Posted September 15, 2023 Kick Time Update : vs Rice 🗓: Sept. 23 : 4:00PM : ESPNU#ComeToTheBay | #StayInTheBay pic.twitter.com/aKBiKIaAme — USF Football (@USFFootball) September 11, 2023 Why did I think this game was 3:30? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky Style Posted September 15, 2023 Group: Member Topic Count: 109 Content Count: 21,082 Reputation: 4,602 Days Won: 39 Joined: 09/14/2007 Share Posted September 15, 2023 Trailer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Brad Posted September 16, 2023 Group: Admin Topic Count: 13,331 Content Count: 97,043 Reputation: 10,833 Days Won: 469 Joined: 05/19/2000 Share Posted September 16, 2023 Good job Matt. I see the tweet, but didnt read the story. I would think any team at that level would come out with a vengeance. How has USF fared against Top 10 teams at home? Hmmm? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triple B Posted September 16, 2023 Group: Moderator Topic Count: 1,615 Content Count: 74,652 Reputation: 10,882 Days Won: 424 Joined: 11/25/2005 Share Posted September 16, 2023 17 minutes ago, Brad said: How has USF fared against Top 10 teams at home? Hmmm? Kinda surprised he didn't bring that up ..... with a caveat of "in the last 14 years". 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grateful Dad Posted September 16, 2023 Group: TBP Subscriber III Topic Count: 109 Content Count: 5,386 Reputation: 1,309 Days Won: 10 Joined: 09/18/2005 Share Posted September 16, 2023 Well, this the my halftime cigar this week. And it's a Toro! Go get 'em, Bulls! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky Style Posted September 16, 2023 Group: Member Topic Count: 109 Content Count: 21,082 Reputation: 4,602 Days Won: 39 Joined: 09/14/2007 Share Posted September 16, 2023 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Posted September 16, 2023 Group: Admin Topic Count: 13,331 Content Count: 97,043 Reputation: 10,833 Days Won: 469 Joined: 05/19/2000 Share Posted September 16, 2023 It’s going to be a hot one under the sun Bulls Nation! Make sure to stay hydrated, wear sunscreen and seek shade when you need to! Throughout the game you can find our cooling zones for a little added relief from the heat. #HornsUp pic.twitter.com/kN5bGuBgFV — USF Athletics (@USFAthletics) September 16, 2023 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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