S p e n c e Posted December 16, 2005 Group: Member Topic Count: 89 Content Count: 1,267 Reputation: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 01/17/2002 Share Posted December 16, 2005 McNeese State to visit Bulls for 2006 openerBy GREG AUMAN, Times Staff WriterPublished December 16, 2005TAMPA - USF will open its 2006 football season at Raymond James Stadium on Sept. 2 against Division I-AA McNeese State."They sent us a contract, and we signed it and sent it out to them (Thursday)," Cowboys athletic director H. Sonny Watkins said. "We're excited about coming to Tampa and playing the Bulls."McNeese went 5-4 this season, with one game canceled by Hurricane Katrina and two lost after its Lake Charles, La., campus was hit hard by Hurricane Rita. The Cowboys lost 48-20 to Southern Miss in their lone game against a I-A opponent.The Bulls now have one opening left, likely a road game to open a home-and-home series with another BCS school. USF was to open its season against Florida International, but that home game has been moved to Sept. 9, followed by games at Central Florida (Sept. 16) and North Carolina (Sept. 23).USF will have four Big East games (Connecticut, Pittsburgh, Rutgers and Syracuse) at home next season, with games at Cincinnati, Louisville and West Virginia.Though McNeese is a I-AA program, the Cowboys exceed the NCAA's minimum scholarship threshold, so a Bulls win against them would count toward the six required for bowl eligibility. Watkins declined to say how much McNeese would be paid by USF for the one-game contract.DL may switch linesWith the lack of depth at center, coach Jim Leavitt is considering moving defensive lineman George Selvie to the other side of the ball. Thursday the freshman practiced with the offense."Selvie continues to impress at center," Leavitt said. "Today we did a lot of work with a lot of young guys, well, because we still missed a number of guys up front."With players missing because of exams, Leavitt said he is taking a closer look at others such as quarterback Matt Grothe, who "looked really, really good."Also trying out a new position is offensive lineman Paul Uhatafe, who played nose guard during practice. "(Paul) is a huge guy," Leavitt said. "He's 6 foot 2, 295 pounds. He's a horse; you can tell that. So we're trying him out for the future."BACK AND FORTH: Alternating with first team are quarterbacks Pat Julmiste and Carlton Hill. Leavitt has been giving numerous first-team reps to his freshman, who saw considerable time against West Virginia on Dec. 3.Times correspondent Mike Camunas contributed to this report.http://www.sptimes.com/2005/12/16/Sports/McNeese_State_to_visi.shtml Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E.T. Posted December 16, 2005 Group: TBP Subscriber III Topic Count: 4,751 Content Count: 37,676 Reputation: 2,368 Days Won: 29 Joined: 12/24/2001 Share Posted December 16, 2005 I'm cool, can't wait to find our who the last team will be. I will be flying up for the FIU & UCF game ... easy way to take care of my 1 Home & 1 Away game promise  8)Also like that Hill has been getting the same #of reps.Go BULLS !!!OOCSept. 2 McNeese StSept. 9 Fla. InternationalSept. 16 at UCF Sept. 23 at North Carolina Big EastHome (dates TBD)ConnecticutPittsburgh Rutgers Syracuse Away (dates TBD)at Cincinnati at Louisville at West Virginia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigShoop Posted December 16, 2005 Group: Member Topic Count: 219 Content Count: 3,827 Reputation: 8 Days Won: 0 Joined: 05/08/2003 Share Posted December 16, 2005 With players missing because of exams, Leavitt said he is taking a closer look at others such as quarterback Matt Grothe, who "looked really, really good." BACK AND FORTH: Alternating with first team are quarterbacks Pat Julmiste and Carlton Hill. Leavitt has been giving numerous first-team reps to his freshman, who saw considerable time against West Virginia on Dec. 3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PingBull Posted December 16, 2005 Group: Member Topic Count: 110 Content Count: 1,266 Reputation: 21 Days Won: 0 Joined: 12/13/2004 Share Posted December 16, 2005 With players missing because of exams, Leavitt said he is taking a closer look at others such as quarterback Matt Grothe, who "looked really, really good."I think that if Grothe wins the job, we'd be in good hands. Think about it, I know Julmiste isn't great, but he has 3 years experience. We've seen a preview of Hill and he looks like he could be really good soon. Point is, if Grothe is the starter, he'd have to be something special to beat out those 2 guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BULLfreak Posted December 16, 2005 Group: Member Topic Count: 646 Content Count: 7,890 Reputation: 10 Days Won: 0 Joined: 10/07/2004 Share Posted December 16, 2005 McNeese State............ a good whipping boy for us next season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Man Posted December 16, 2005 Group: Member Topic Count: 505 Content Count: 3,407 Reputation: 164 Days Won: 1 Joined: 01/07/2002 Share Posted December 16, 2005 When was the last time Leavitt said a quaterback looked really really good! That makes me feel good about next year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhioBull Posted December 16, 2005 Group: Member Topic Count: 45 Content Count: 473 Reputation: 157 Days Won: 2 Joined: 11/22/2004 Share Posted December 16, 2005 I like that MG is getting a good look this early. I think he is making a statement that he is going to be in the mix next year. Maybe next year we could see a two-headed monster. MG who is the drop back pro-style QB that will just pick apart a weak secondary and C4 who is a more dangerous running style quarterback that will exploit a weak D-line. I like the thought of being able to mix it up a little bit. Mark it down...MG is going to make a move on the QB scene. From what we read he is just that type of kid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BULLfreak Posted December 16, 2005 Group: Member Topic Count: 646 Content Count: 7,890 Reputation: 10 Days Won: 0 Joined: 10/07/2004 Share Posted December 16, 2005 this is true Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmince Posted December 16, 2005 Group: Member Topic Count: 71 Content Count: 401 Reputation: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 02/22/2002 Share Posted December 16, 2005 Don't think Grothe ever sees the field unless Hill is Injured. Luckily he red shirted so he can start his Senior year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McNeese72 Posted December 16, 2005 Group: Member Topic Count: 13 Content Count: 140 Reputation: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 12/07/2005 Share Posted December 16, 2005 McNeese State............ a good whipping boy for us next seasonThree or four years ago, I might have argued that statement.  But the way we played the last two seasons, you are probably right.Be gentle.Doc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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