Future Schedules, 2006 & 2007

[E.T.]

It's great that we are SET for 2005, before February even.  ;D

Now we still have open dates for these two seasons, only have 4 home games (all Conf.) in 2006.

2006

Sept. 16 at UCF

Sept. 23 at UNC

HOME

Conn.

Pitt.

Rutgers

Syracuse

Away

at Cincy

at L'ville

at WVU

2007

Sept. 15 at Auburn

Sept. 22 UNC (at HOME)

HOME

Miami, FL (expected)

Cincy

L'ville

WVU

Away

at Conn.

at Pitt.

at Rutgers

at Syracuse

Go BULLS !!!

[Papa_Bull]

Miami will fill one of those home dates in 2006 or 2007 depending on if the 12 game schedule is approved or not. Of course if that happens, we will then need two more games for those years.

[E.T.]

4got about that ... Thanx Howie.

Isn't this suppose to be approved or denied this month?

Always on the ball  ;D

[Papa_Bull]

4got about that ... Thanx Howie.

Isn't this suppose to be approved or denied this month?

Always on the ball  ;D

Bulls schedule series with 'Canes

The USF-Hurricanes home-and-home series begins in 2005 with UM coming to Tampa in 2006 or 2007.

By GREG AUMAN, Times Staff Writer

Published December 24, 2004

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TAMPA - For years, USF's young football team hasn't been able to measure its steady progress against the state's big three programs. The Bulls get their first shot next fall.

USF announced the final and biggest piece of its 2005 schedule Thursday, landing an impressive home-and-home series with Miami, starting with a trip to Miami in October.

"It's pretty aggressive," coach Jim Leavitt said of a schedule that not only features USF's first year in the Big East, but a season-opening road trip to Penn State as well. "The Big East is challenging enough by itself, but our schedule has really jumped incredibly strong. Hopefully, we'll be able to recruit well."

As part of the contract, the Hurricanes will make a trip to Raymond James Stadium, giving the Bulls arguably their biggest home game ever. The date will be set after the NCAA votes next month on whether to add a 12th game to schedules beginning in 2006.

"It's really important that it's a one-for-one. We wouldn't have considered it otherwise," Leavitt said. "I don't know how anyone could ask for a more exciting challenge than adding Miami, one of the best programs in the country, to a schedule that is already as challenging as our 2005 schedule will be."

And as the Bulls prepare to shift to facing Big East teams that are geographically distant from its fan base, the schedule reflects a new commitment to building in-state rivalries.

After playing just one Florida opponent in its first eight seasons, USF will have three next season, with home games against Florida A&M (Sept. 10) and Central Florida (Sept. 17) and the trip to Miami, which will be Oct. 1. The Bulls also are scheduled to play at Florida in 2008 and '09, and USF athletic director Doug Woolard said creating strong local rivalries has been a priority for him.

"I think sometimes people have gotten away from those things, but they have proven to create a great interest for fans," Woolard said. "This is going to be one of those. ... It adds credibility to our football program that we're able to schedule on a home-and-home basis a team like Miami."

Miami, which left the Big East to join the Atlantic Coast Conference this season, expressed the same desire to build a rivalry with the Bulls.

"The Bulls have developed into a very good football program in a very short period of time," Miami athletic director Paul Dee said.

USF played its first game in 1997, moving up to Division I football four years later. The Bulls played the past two seasons as a member of Conference USA and now face seven games each season against their new Big East rivals. USF is coming off a disappointing 4-7 season, its first losing record since going 5-6 in its inaugural season, but Leavitt has a 55-33 record as USF's only coach.

Landing Miami on the schedule could help the Bulls in recruiting, especially in the greater Miami area. USF's 2004 roster had 10 players from Miami, four from Fort Lauderdale and four from the surrounding area, and the Bulls continue to recruit the southern part of the state aggressively.

The Bulls have played non-conference games against high-profile programs such as Oklahoma and Alabama before, but nearly always without a home game in return. That may be the most significant change with the addition of Miami to a future home schedule.

If the NCAA approves the addition of a 12th game, the Hurricanes would logically be coming to Raymond James Stadium in 2006, but without the extra game, the return trip would be in 2007 at the earliest. Miami is already committed to five road games in 2006.

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http://www.sptimes.com/2004/12/24/Sports/Bulls_schedule_series.shtml

[79 Bull]

Meetings start today in Dallas.

http://www.shreveporttimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20050107/SPORTS/501070348/1001

[T-Man]

I imagine we could always sign FAMU as a tune-up filler?  I still would not mind signing a 2-1 with Troy...  It is a short enough road trip and is a quality team (Bowl)...  I also think we will wind up signing agreement with UCF if we go to 12 games each year, I think c-usa owe us a game each year?  The money brought in locally and at the stadium for the UCF series will surprise most, and yes 40,000 bodies each UCF game...  I know of at least 20 guys my age that will come for RJS games that are UCF'ers...  Like it or not the quickest way to become the 4th florida power is to Smack down ucf!   There is something about the war of I-4.... see arena league turnout for this anual game!

[mutt]

It'll be great to serve up some Ibis under glass next season, but i'm really lookin' forward to some gator meat in 07' !!!    GO BULLS !!!

[Velcro]

isn't gator meat in 08?

[E.T.]

isn't gator meat in 08?

2008 & 2009 I BULLieve

[Velcro]

That 07 schedule is awesome!