Looks like skipped is p*ssdd like we are

[Skingraft]

http://www2.tbo.com/content/2010/oct/16/usf-take-hard-look-every-spot/sports-colleges-bulls/

[litt2usf]

Changes could be on the way for the University of South Florida offense.

With his team mired in the worst offensive slump in program history, Bulls coach Skip Holtz said following Thursday night's 20-6 loss at No. 25 West Virginia that it's time to take a long, hard look at what they're doing on that side of the ball, not only in regards to the scheme being used but also in regards to the coaches and personnel operating the show.

"Our offense right now is not very productive. I mean, it's bad. It really is," Holtz said. "Right now we've got to find some answers."

The Bulls' offense has managed just three field goals combined in the team's first two Big East Conference games, representing the first time in program history the Bulls have failed to score an offensive touchdown during a two-game stretch. The 16 total points USF has scored in consecutive losses to Syracuse and West Virginia also represent the worst scoring output during a two-game stretch in program history.

"In eight quarters we've put up nine points as an offense," Holtz said. "We've got to take a hard look at where we are, what we're doing, who were doing it with, how were doing it. Right now we've got to take a hard look because we can't keep going the way we're going."

The Bulls tweaked their game plan a bit Thursday in an effort to get quarterback B.J. Daniels untracked, opting to put the ball more into the hands of their sophomore signal caller while spreading out the offense to give him an opportunity to create in space. The offense continued to sputter, however, managing a season-low 202 yards against the Mountaineers, 17 fewer than the previous season-low set a week earlier against Syracuse. It marked the first time in program history the Bulls have been held to fewer than 220 yards of offense in consecutive games.

Daniels' struggles (56 percent completion percentage, career-high 10 interceptions) have been evident as he attempts to get acclimated to USF's new offense, but his erratic play has been far from the only problem, coaches say.

In addition to general growing pains with the new scheme, there have been costly penalties that killed drives, injuries to key players (notably running back Demetris Murray and receivers Sterling Griffin and A.J. Love), steady struggles on third down (27 percent conversion percentage) and an inability to generate big plays down the field, among other things.

That's why Holtz refuses to put the onus on one player and maintains everyone involved - players and coaches - needs to be held accountable.

"Nobody needs to point a finger on the offensive side of the ball right now," the coach said. "We all need to look at ourselves and what we're doing and what we need to do to get it straight."

Bulls offensive coordinator Todd Fitch expressed similar sentiments.

"When you're struggling like we have the last two weeks in the conference, you don't want to start throwing guys under the bus, so to speak. There are guys that are playing well," Fitch said. "But we have to look at every option that we can, from quarterback to left tackle to running back to whatever to get the proper people in the right spots."

http://www2.tbo.com/content/2010/oct/16/usf-take-hard-look-every-spot/sports-colleges-bulls/

[callmesuperman]

Changes could be on the way for the University of South Florida offense.

With his team mired in the worst offensive slump in program history, Bulls coach Skip Holtz said following Thursday night's 20-6 loss at No. 25 West Virginia that it's time to take a long, hard look at what they're doing on that side of the ball, not only in regards to the scheme being used but also in regards to the coaches and personnel operating the show.

"Our offense right now is not very productive. I mean, it's bad. It really is," Holtz said. "Right now we've got to find some answers."

The Bulls' offense has managed just three field goals combined in the team's first two Big East Conference games, representing the first time in program history the Bulls have failed to score an offensive touchdown during a two-game stretch. The 16 total points USF has scored in consecutive losses to Syracuse and West Virginia also represent the worst scoring output during a two-game stretch in program history.

"In eight quarters we've put up nine points as an offense," Holtz said. "We've got to take a hard look at where we are, what we're doing, who were doing it with, how were doing it. Right now we've got to take a hard look because we can't keep going the way we're going."

The Bulls tweaked their game plan a bit Thursday in an effort to get quarterback B.J. Daniels untracked, opting to put the ball more into the hands of their sophomore signal caller while spreading out the offense to give him an opportunity to create in space. The offense continued to sputter, however, managing a season-low 202 yards against the Mountaineers, 17 fewer than the previous season-low set a week earlier against Syracuse. It marked the first time in program history the Bulls have been held to fewer than 220 yards of offense in consecutive games.

Daniels' struggles (56 percent completion percentage, career-high 10 interceptions) have been evident as he attempts to get acclimated to USF's new offense, but his erratic play has been far from the only problem, coaches say.

In addition to general growing pains with the new scheme, there have been costly penalties that killed drives, injuries to key players (notably running back Demetris Murray and receivers Sterling Griffin and A.J. Love), steady struggles on third down (27 percent conversion percentage) and an inability to generate big plays down the field, among other things.

That's why Holtz refuses to put the onus on one player and maintains everyone involved - players and coaches - needs to be held accountable.

"Nobody needs to point a finger on the offensive side of the ball right now," the coach said. "We all need to look at ourselves and what we're doing and what we need to do to get it straight."

Bulls offensive coordinator Todd Fitch expressed similar sentiments.

"When you're struggling like we have the last two weeks in the conference, you don't want to start throwing guys under the bus, so to speak. There are guys that are playing well," Fitch said. "But we have to look at every option that we can, from quarterback to left tackle to running back to whatever to get the proper people in the right spots."

http://www2.tbo.com/content/2010/oct/16/usf-take-hard-look-every-spot/sports-colleges-bulls/

Encouraging. Now lets see whether this is just talk, or whether the necessary adjustments are put in place.

[tau.reanb]

BJ will be benched. 

[snarling Bull]

He needs to be!

[theman123]

If we do not change the system, or change the QB.  There better be some answers from this coaching staff.

[Brad]

"With his team mired in the worst offensive slump in program history, Bulls coach Skip Holtz said following Thursday night's 20-6 loss at No. 25 West Virginia that it's time to take a long, hard look at what they're doing on that side of the ball, not only in regards to the scheme being used but also in regards to the coaches and personnel operating the show."

Hopefully the look isn't too long, I am beginning to forget what a touchdown looks like.

[Skingraft]

"With his team mired in the worst offensive slump in program history, Bulls coach Skip Holtz said following Thursday night's 20-6 loss at No. 25 West Virginia that it's time to take a long, hard look at what they're doing on that side of the ball, not only in regards to the scheme being used but also in regards to the coaches and personnel operating the show."

Hopefully the look isn't too long, I am beginning to forget what a touchdown looks like.

IM calling it a unicorn....as I believe it's fictional

[Rizman]

Big Deal, the coaches have been doing a lot of talking and have yet to produce.  We had a major upgrade in coaches and we have taken a huge step back.  Holtz it is your issue and you need to solve it. 

[Ghostofbigworm]

Hopefully the look isn't too long, I am beginning to forget what a touchdown looks like.

Check out the Pitt - Cuse game.  Pitt seems to be able to score at will against 'Cuse's "stout" D.