What might have been. We were on the verge of the big time.

[Sitting_BULL]

We were this close to the big time. Just a few more wins in the 07-08 era and it would have cemented USF into the "Big time" football school status forever.

USF would have never had to worry about conference hopping. Someone would have gladly accepted USF into their conference. The recruits would have continued to roll in.

I'm afraid USF will never get to that level again in this watered down Big East. It's just too much of a disrespected conference for a team to make that type of noise again. I hope I am wrong. Oh, what might have been.

You sound like a UCF fan. All that talk about how special you were or how close you were is complete BS. USF, like every other "mid Major" never had a chance. This is a game of kiss ass between old money programs and programs with "national TV appeal" and ESPN. This is the good old boys protecting their own and holding onto the purse strings. If the system had stayed the same you might have broken into the club, but they fixed that to keep you out. No level playing field for new programs. Boise kicked butt for years and are still ranked, they scared a lot of programs and beat some good ones, yet they sit on the outside looking in. It is not about signature wins, conference championships or any other on field accomplishments. It is about holding onto the money and the perception of money. USF just has not been around long enough to have garnered that attention. Now if the big conferences get desperate for that last addition to round the numbers off, USF by virtue of its Big East affiliation will be in line.

Never thought I'd like a post from a ucf fan (lol) but you're spot on! Nobody outside of Tampa and even most inside could care less about watching USF! On the other hand, people in Rhode Island or wherever will watch the gators or bama, etc, etc.

[Brad]

We lost our appeal (and a lot of **** games).

[Knightfan41]

Never thought I'd like a post from a ucf fan (lol) but you're spot on! Nobody outside of Tampa and even most inside could care less about watching USF! On the other hand, people in Rhode Island or wherever will watch the gators or bama, etc, etc.

Even a blind squirrel gets a nut now and then...

[Breedwell]

At this rate, the best TV deal we'll get is with WUSF.

[Sellular1]

Unfortunately if we want to improve our stock, we are all going to have to continue to go to games, and invest in athletics

Unfortunately??

There is no quick fix, magic pill, or Devine intervention. USF and the fans need to work at this one and take ownership of the situation. Not renewing season tickets and withholding athletics support is the quickest way to ensure we will stay in our current state. Unfortunately, yes, because a lot on this board are threatening these actions.

Got it ... I'm hoping that after things settle down, most who can afford it will see the importance of continuing their support. Kind of an emotional time right now ...

I live in Atlanta and don't have season tickets... Question though, does it make sense to buy season tix as early as possible because if by some miracle we end up in the Big12 that the ticket demand will spike and you could potentially pay more or get crappier seats because of higher demand? Just wondering how it works. Maybe a lotto decides new seats?