Jump to content

  • USF Bulls fans join us at The Bulls Pen

    It's simple, free and connects you to other South Florida Bulls fans!

  • Members do not see this ad, Register

Mike Ford...

BiggTipp
 Share

Recommended Posts

JupiterBull Toro Magnifico

JupiterBull

Posted
  • Group:  Member
  • Topic Count:  85
  • Content Count:  5,431
  • Reputation:   770
  • Days Won:  16
  • Joined:  02/08/2009
Posted

He was a kid with a ton of potential but lacked work ethic and common sense,  5 star talent but 1 star brain.

Yup...he usually carried a lot of belly fat, which isn't very helpful.  Seemed to take off a lot of plays/games.  Could've been something special.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
  • Replies 20
  • Created
  • Last Reply

Top Posters In This Topic

Popular Days

Top Posters In This Topic

Popular Days

Popular Posts

smazza
smazza

both ford and leavitt underachieved

Skingraft Toro Magnifico

Skingraft

Posted
  • Group:  Member
  • Topic Count:  743
  • Content Count:  13,357
  • Reputation:   2,482
  • Days Won:  63
  • Joined:  12/11/2006
Posted

He took over that bowl game in the second half

Against a 5th place (5-3) MAC team!

Made me so proud

"Insert slow clap"

Link to comment
Share on other sites
deters- Toro Magnifico

deters-

Posted
  • Group:  Member
  • Topic Count:  67
  • Content Count:  3,749
  • Reputation:   309
  • Days Won:  3
  • Joined:  07/22/2008
Posted

That video is so depressing. Ford could have been the best RB in USF history if he would have had better work ethic and kept out of trouble. Reminds me so much of Legarrette Blount. 

Link to comment
Share on other sites
NewEnglandBull Toro Magnifico

NewEnglandBull

Posted
  • Group:  Member
  • Topic Count:  1,518
  • Content Count:  42,125
  • Reputation:   8,834
  • Days Won:  344
  • Joined:  11/29/2009
Posted

That video is so depressing. Ford could have been the best RB in USF history if he would have had better work ethic and kept out of trouble. Reminds me so much of Legarrette Blount.

So true, we have had a number of those types of players but he would be at the top.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
usfgrad84 Toro Magnifico

usfgrad84

Posted
  • Group:  Member
  • Topic Count:  246
  • Content Count:  6,348
  • Reputation:   662
  • Days Won:  8
  • Joined:  05/25/2006
Posted

Ford underachieved for a lot of reasons. I put a lot of his under development and lack of conditioning on his position coach. He was a powerful guy that never really learned to run behind his pads and effectively use his power.

Just my opinion, but Ford was never in shape enough to carry the load as a feature back every game for a full season.

I come back to the position coach. It was the same guy that coached Andre Hall. For all the great things we saw from Hall it could have been so much more if he wouldn't run out of gas when he broke away only to be caught from behind.

Biggest problem for Ford was he was a power back in a read option, spread offense. He would have been great in Taggart's offense.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
GaUSFBull Toro Magnifico

GaUSFBull

Posted
  • Group:  Member
  • Topic Count:  263
  • Content Count:  24,750
  • Reputation:   3,107
  • Days Won:  87
  • Joined:  12/15/2009
Posted

The biggest problem for Mike Ford was Mike Ford, not coaching, not the offense, he would have bombed out under Taggart.

 

Gotta agree with Ned on this one, 100%.  

Link to comment
Share on other sites
flsportsfan83 Toro Magnifico

flsportsfan83

Posted
  • Group:  TBP Subscriber III
  • Topic Count:  1,750
  • Content Count:  17,471
  • Reputation:   1,225
  • Days Won:  13
  • Joined:  08/16/2004
Posted

If Leavitt would have given Ford the ball more he would still have a job.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
JupiterBull Toro Magnifico

JupiterBull

Posted
  • Group:  Member
  • Topic Count:  85
  • Content Count:  5,431
  • Reputation:   770
  • Days Won:  16
  • Joined:  02/08/2009
Posted

If Leavitt would have given Ford the ball more he would still have a job.

nah.  Seems Ford has underchieved on & off the field for quite some time.  Giving a guy more work who doesn't want to earn it isn't the right formula.  Some guys just can't be taught the value of hard work & the pay off...or just aren't hungry or patient enough to chase higher goals.  That's why Ford is where he is today...not because of Leavitt or anyone else.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
NAM37 Grand Bull

NAM37

Posted
  • Group:  Member
  • Topic Count:  130
  • Content Count:  1,867
  • Reputation:   218
  • Days Won:  2
  • Joined:  08/07/2003
Posted

Man I miss those days....

Link to comment
Share on other sites
GaUSFBull Toro Magnifico

GaUSFBull

Posted
  • Group:  Member
  • Topic Count:  263
  • Content Count:  24,750
  • Reputation:   3,107
  • Days Won:  87
  • Joined:  12/15/2009
Posted

If Leavitt would have given Ford the ball more he would still have a job.

 

EL OH EL

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share
Go to topic listing

  • Tell a friend

    Love TheBullsPen.com? Tell a friend!

  • South Florida Fight Song

     

  • Quotes

    We've talked about getting back to being the toughest, most violent people out there. Let's be the best version of ourselves and really get back to the culture of how we (USF) used to step across the line and play anybody. Let's hold on to the culture of when they were tough … and they (opponents) knew it was going to be long damn day for themselves.

    Kevin Patrick  

  • Files

  • Recent Achievements

  • Popular Contributors

  • Quotes

    "Everybody wants to have good stats; I just want to win."

    Jordan Cronkrite

     

×
×
  • Create New...

It appears you are using ad blocking tools.  This site is supported through ads.  Please disable in order to enjoy full access to The Bulls Pen.  Registration is free and reduces ads.

Got it!
Dismiss