Brad Posted December 23, 2004 Group: Admin Topic Count: 13,332 Content Count: 97,090 Reputation: 10,859 Days Won: 469 Joined: 05/19/2000 Share Posted December 23, 2004 From the USF SID OfficeUSF and Miami agree to home-and-home football series (December 23, 2004) Tampa, Fla. - The USF Bulls will play their first-ever road game in the State of Florida when they take on the five-time national champion Miami Hurricanes in the Orange Bowl Saturday, October 1, 2005. The game will be the first of a two-game series between the Bulls and Hurricanes. Miami will visit USF at Raymond James Stadium on a date to be determined after a January 2005 NCAA vote regarding 12-game seasons.“It’s a testament to our football program that we are able to schedule a five-time national championship team on a home-and-home basis,†said USF Director of Athletics Doug Woolard. “I know our fans will enjoy the in-state rivalry that this series will create.†University of Miami Director of Athletics Paul Dee said, “We’re pleased to play the University of South Florida. The Bulls have developed into a very good football program in a very short period of time. Next fall, USF will enter the Big East Conference and we think they will provide a great level of competition.â€ÂWith the addition of Miami to the 2005 schedule, USF will face three teams (Miami, Penn State and Pittsburgh) that have combined to win eight national championships.In addition to a first-ever season of Big East football, USF will play three in-state teams in a four-week span, including to Miami, Florida A&M (Sept. 10) and UCF (Sept. 17). The Bulls open the 2005 season September 3 at Penn State. “I don’t know how anyone could ask for a more exciting challenge then adding Miami, one of the best programs in the country, to a schedule that is already as challenging as our 2005 schedule will be,†said USF head coach Jim Leavitt. “If a young man wants to play against the very best football teams in the nation, he should definitely consider being a Bull. Our recruiting and our spring season will need to be the strongest they have ever been.â€ÂLarry Coker, head coach at Miami, said, “The University of South Florida and head coach Jim Leavitt have put together a fine football program and we’re looking forward to an outstanding football game.†Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mag Pie Posted December 23, 2004 Group: Member Topic Count: 59 Content Count: 2,307 Reputation: 1 Days Won: 0 Joined: 10/09/2003 Share Posted December 23, 2004 I'll consider this an early Christmas present. I'm so excited!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wildrover Posted December 23, 2004 Share Posted December 23, 2004 I have to think and hope that this will help recruiting, the fact that one of the best teams in the country is coming here is amazing. Just think, it wasn't all that long ago a two game away series with FL was huge news, now we get one of the best to come here. Hats off to Miami as well for not looking down their nose at us and making it a Pay Day game for us or doing what FL did and demand all the games be in the OB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velcro Posted December 23, 2004 Group: Member Topic Count: 999 Content Count: 19,229 Reputation: 7 Days Won: 1 Joined: 01/14/2002 Share Posted December 23, 2004 AWESOME! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sheriff Posted December 23, 2004 Group: Member Topic Count: 721 Content Count: 6,754 Reputation: 806 Days Won: 19 Joined: 12/24/2001 Share Posted December 23, 2004 Wow... booking my plane tickets next week! You gotta be kidding me! A home and home with the Canes! This is the one day where my roommate and I might come to blows! Go Bulls! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RHBullsFan Posted December 23, 2004 Group: Member Topic Count: 44 Content Count: 1,528 Reputation: 1 Days Won: 0 Joined: 10/17/2003 Share Posted December 23, 2004 This is the best Chritsmas gift ever! Wildrover is right on, the key is that UM agreed to come to our place for a game. Props to them, the Gaytors wouldn't do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zonald Posted December 23, 2004 Group: Member Topic Count: 116 Content Count: 1,501 Reputation: 2 Days Won: 0 Joined: 10/08/2003 Share Posted December 23, 2004 Very nice. Hopefully we will be competitive in 2005. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omniscientbull Posted December 23, 2004 Group: Member Topic Count: 73 Content Count: 1,261 Reputation: 2 Days Won: 0 Joined: 12/24/2001 Share Posted December 23, 2004 Good job Mr. Woolard! Now let's get the UNC series wrapped up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NAM37 Posted December 23, 2004 Group: Member Topic Count: 130 Content Count: 1,867 Reputation: 218 Days Won: 2 Joined: 08/07/2003 Share Posted December 23, 2004 *HAPPY DANCE*NAM37 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiTownBull Posted December 23, 2004 Group: Member Topic Count: 879 Content Count: 5,691 Reputation: 1 Days Won: 0 Joined: 12/27/2001 Share Posted December 23, 2004 awesome! ;D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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