I have a soft spot for the USF Bulls football team as they are my alma mater. While still considered by some to be a fledgling program, it has rose up quickly the past several years to show that they are legit and that they have the right to be up in the ranks of the other big Florida teams. However, they seemed to be plagued by the same trend each year where they start off really well and even get up high in the rankings before it all comes crashing down. It doesn’t mean the talent isn’t there. It doesn’t mean that they don’t belong. It does mean though that they still need a lot of work to put in to be consistent. Last night’s game against #8 Cincinnati was supposed to be a tough one. Big games for both sides being that they were both conference games and both undefeated. The first half wasn’t bad at all. We held the Bearcats pretty well by containing Mardy Gilyard and putting the pressure on Heisman candidate, Tony Pike. But we fell apart in the second half with numerous penalties that cost us so much yardage. There was even a couple glimmers of hope that could have drastically changed the tide, but alas we were not up to it.
It’s ok though. I still believe in the team we still have much to play. Although our schedule doesn’t get any easier, we have to really step up and show that we do belong. Tough loss Bulls.
