UConn -2.5 vs USF....

[USFMB]

Nobody on this board or attending games actually had a say in who our made up rival was to be.

Since BC is back on our schedule, there is a no brainer.

Hasn't it been BC that has kept UCONN out of the ACC?

That, in an of itself, is reason enough to REALLY HATE them. LOL

 

[31GuardTrap]

Hasn't it been BC that has kept UCONN out of the ACC?

That, in an of itself, is reason enough to REALLY HATE them. LOL

Exactly our point. Not to mention we B**&^*^Slapped them in our Hockey East opener last year. Yeah..."most" of us hate BC.

 

[USFMB]

Exactly our point. Not to mention we B**&^*^Slapped them in our Hockey East opener last year. Yeah..."most" of us hate BC.

Good for you. They deserved it.

Surprisingly, for a Florida school, USF has always had a really good "club" hockey team. I doubt that we are going to ever make that into a full sport. However, I would love to watch UCONN play an exhibition game against our club hockey team, just to see what the difference is in the level of competition.

 

[NYUConn]

Good for you. They deserved it.

Surprisingly, for a Florida school, USF has always had a really good "club" hockey team. I doubt that we are going to ever make that into a full sport. However, I would love to watch UCONN play an exhibition game against our club hockey team, just to see what the difference is in the level of competition.

UConn has club hockey too (my roommate played). They typically never travel outside of the Northeast though, but I bet if you arranged a game over spring break for them they might make the trek.

 

[USFMB]

UConn has club hockey too (my roommate played). They typically never travel outside of the Northeast though, but I bet if you arranged a game over spring break for them they might make the trek.

That's interesting.

I'll pass that info along and perhaps something can come of it.

 

[BugsyCT]

USF fan, new to this board. I have been posting on your WBB board.

I was just curious as to whether you are CONFLICTED about having UCF as a rival?

I always thought that if UCONN was to take a Florida rival, especially in FB, that it would have to be USF, considering our historical record against each other. I doubt that either of us have played more competitive close games against any other school. The spread this week clearly reflects that historical fact, which is the game really is a pick-em with you getting the nod being at home:


SERIES: USF leads, 7-5

IN TAMPA: USF leads, 5-1

IN HARTFORD: UConn Leads, 4-

LAST MEETING: 2014, USF won 17-14 in Tampa

• Last 8 meetings between USF & UConn decided by average of 4.3 points.

As for USF and UCF, unfortunately, we are now conference rivals, but USF fans have never wanted a rivalry with UCF. Perhaps, because we considered our real rivals to be UF, FSU and Miami, in whatever sport we played them.

UCF, on the other hand has always wanted USF as its rival in all sports.

As for USF and UCONN, besides FB, we have had a much more competitive historical rivalry in most other sports, than you have had with UCF.

As such, given the choice, I would much rather have USF be the rival of UCONN than UCF, any day of the week.

You're right about the competitiveness of the UConn/USF games. Since we became conference rivals in '05, there's only been one game decided by more than 7 points.

2005 - UConn 15 USF 10
2006 - USF 38 UConn 16
2007 - UConn 22 USF 15
2008 - USF 17 UConn 13
2009 - UConn 29 USF 27
2010 - UConn 19 USF 16
2011 - UConn 16 USF 10
2012 - USF 13 UConn 6
2013 - USF 13 UConn 10
2014 - USF 17 UConn 14

Both teams look like they're on their way back up so it should be another good battle on Saturday.

 

[Nostical]

Our offense is on a roll and will score 35 or more.

 

[USFMB]

You're right about the competitiveness of the UConn/USF games. Since we became conference rivals in '05, there's only been one game decided by more than 7 points.

2005 - UConn 15 USF 10
2006 - USF 38 UConn 16
2007 - UConn 22 USF 15
2008 - USF 17 UConn 13
2009 - UConn 29 USF 27
2010 - UConn 19 USF 16
2011 - UConn 16 USF 10
2012 - USF 13 UConn 6
2013 - USF 13 UConn 10
2014 - USF 17 UConn 14

Both teams look like they're on their way back up so it should be another good battle on Saturday.

Looks that way.

Seem like you always had a great FG kicker, who never missed, at least against us.

I wouldn't be surprised, if a FG was once again the difference between winning and losing.

Whichever team wins, will carry the much needed momentum into the tough upcoming conference games, in pursuit of a bowl game.

I know in the case of USF, at least, this is a MUST win game, in order for us to have any chance of going bowling.

Our coach will likely keep his job, even if we only end up winning five games. However, most fans, I'm sure, won't be happy with that number of victories. Of course, they don't get to decide on whether he is fired. For me, I'd keep him regardless, especially with the UCLA transfer QB, A Woulard, sitting out, with three more years of eligibility remaining. FWIW, He was named the #1 QB in the ESPN Competition a few years ago, when he was previously a USF verbal, before electing to sign with UCLA.

 

[USFMB]

Our offense is on a roll and will score 35 or more.

I'd like to say the same thing about USF, after scoring 45 points on SU. However, without putting myself through the misery of looking back the past few years, we struggled to get even 20 points in most games.

So, I'm not expecting another high scoring game by USF @Uconn.

Having said that, our coach, apparently, thinks we will be more of an offensive team the rest of the season:

USF football coach Willie Taggart says offensive excitement here to stay

http://www.usforacle.com/news/view.php/1012687/USF-football-coach-Willie-Taggart-says-o

 

[huskypantz]

USF fan, new to this board. I have been posting on your WBB board.

I was just curious as to whether you are CONFLICTED about having UCF as a rival?

I always thought that if UCONN was to take a Florida rival, especially in FB, that it would have to be USF, considering our historical record against each other. I doubt that either of us have played more competitive close games against any other school. The spread this week clearly reflects that historical fact, which is the game really is a pick-em with you getting the nod being at home:


SERIES: USF leads, 7-5

IN TAMPA: USF leads, 5-1

IN HARTFORD: UConn Leads, 4-

LAST MEETING: 2014, USF won 17-14 in Tampa

• Last 8 meetings between USF & UConn decided by average of 4.3 points.

As for USF and UCF, unfortunately, we are now conference rivals, but USF fans have never wanted a rivalry with UCF. Perhaps, because we considered our real rivals to be UF, FSU and Miami, in whatever sport we played them.

UCF, on the other hand has always wanted USF as its rival in all sports.

As for USF and UCONN, besides FB, we have had a much more competitive historical rivalry in most other sports, than you have had with UCF.

As such, given the choice, I would much rather have USF be the rival of UCONN than UCF, any day of the week.

Ironically, you're spot on. Not sure why Diaco picked UCF when we have a history with USF, but whatever.

 

[USFMB]

Ironically, you're spot on. Not sure why Diaco picked UCF when we have a history with USF, but whatever.

I just presumed he selected UCF to be your rival, because he thought at the time, that they would be the team to beat in the foreseeable future.

But, UCF has already fallen on hard times, and might not win a single game this year.

I also thought by selecting a Florida school as a rival, that it might help your recruiting in Florida. But, I don't know if that had any bearing on his thought process. Rutgers, under Schiano, had a great deal of success in recruiting our state.

But, as you say, "Whatever." LOL

 

[Dooley]

I just presumed he selected UCF to be your rival, because he thought at the time, that they would be the team to beat in the foreseeable future.

But, UCF has already fallen on hard times, and might not win a single game this year.

I also thought by selecting a Florida school as a rival, that it might help your recruiting in Florida. But, I don't know if that had any bearing on his thought process. Rutgers, under Schiano, had a great deal of success in recruiting our state.

But, as you say, "Whatever." LOL

You hit the nail on the head - the "conFLiCT" is 100% about recruiting. If I had to guess, I'd say Diaco picked UCF as a "rival" because they were just in a Fiesta Bowl. I don't think he envisioned such a quick and disastrous demise since he conjured it up 1 year ago. But I absolutely agree with you and everyone else who said that our true Florida rival is USF. All of our games seem to come down to the last possession of the 4th quarter - often by a kick with no time left. It's not a heated/hated rivalry by any means, but I think both teams and fanbases always strap up the chinstraps and expect a full 60 minute battle when we play.

 

[J187Money]

If Diaco is truly nuts, he will try and run Voodoo 5 against USF.

 

[UConnDan97]

USF is indeed our rival, much more so than UCF. Close games, with heartbreaking moments on both sides. Every game is competitive.

I suspect that if USF was 200 miles from campus instead of 1300 miles, this game would be all that we talk about. But to me, it's always felt like a real rivalry. I think I'll go out and buy a $6 trophy to make it official. Of course, I'm only going to put the scores of the games that we've won...

 

[Srqhusky]

USF is indeed our rival, much more so than UCF. Close games, with heartbreaking moments on both sides. Every game is competitive.

I suspect that if USF was 200 miles from campus instead of 1300 miles, this game would be all that we talk about. But to me, it's always felt like a real rivalry. I think I'll go out and buy a $6 trophy to make it official. Of course, I'm only going to put the scores of the games that we've won...

We also came into the big east the same year so we are kind of like a sibling rivalry. By the way the right way to do a trophy is to have a cup at the top to drink out of. Dont care what it is called

 

[minidarren]

We also came into the big east the same year so we are kind of like a sibling rivalry. By the way the right way to do a trophy is to have a cup at the top to drink out of. Dont care what it is called

Batshyt Bob is at 100 level trophy creation.

 

[Adios]

If USF was the one who beat Baylor in the Fiesta Bowl, we'd have a trophy with USF right now. Diaco was just trying to revive swagger. He did that. Crazy way of doing it, but it worked.

 

[Marty Jackson]

Ironically, you're spot on. Not sure why Diaco picked UCF when we have a history with USF, but whatever.

Ucf was at the pinnacle when Diaco announced the rivalry. Usf was in the same rut as uconn.

 

[minidarren]

Ucf was at the pinnacle when Diaco announced the rivalry. Usf was in the same rut as uconn.

And who did USF choose as their rival?

 

[junglehusky]

Our offense is on a roll and will score 35 or more.

From the history Bugsy posted, we might need only 19 or 20. If USF's defense is decent I think 25-30 would be a good showing assuming our defense bends but doesn't break.

To the OP, Diaco has said part of the reason for creating the ConFLiCT was because of the respect he had for O'Leary, I think as a younger coach he probably looked up to the older guy. Maybe if Leavitt was still USF's coach Diaco might have gone for USF too (but maybe the fact that we beat UCF last year was a factor too).

 

[CL82]

USF is indeed our rival, much more so than UCF. Close games, with heartbreaking moments on both sides. Every game is competitive.

I suspect that if USF was 200 miles from campus instead of 1300 miles, this game would be all that we talk about. But to me, it's always felt like a real rivalry. I think I'll go out and buy a $6 trophy to make it official. Of course, I'm only going to put the scores of the games that we've won...

 

[auggie22]

Bringing my 2.5 and 15 month old to the game while my wife works. Driving from westwood, MA. Odds on me being upright at 6pm?

 

[cttxus]

Depends on your definition of "upright". I'm sure I wouldn't try what you're planning. As a dad, and now first time grandpa of a 6 week old granddaughter who never seems to nap or stop squirming until all the adults retire, I'm ready for some downtime after about 2-3 hours alone with her. Oh, did I mention she's 15 lbs and 26 inches long already (dad's 6'7" and mom's 5'9")? Good luck with your plans though ;-). Admire the dedication.

 

[huskypantz]

Bringing my 2.5 and 15 month old to the game while my wife works. Driving from westwood, MA. Odds on me being upright at 6pm?

You sir are nuts . I brought my 3 year old to two games. One kid, potty trained. We did 6 trips to the potty against navy and navy scored TD's the first 4 times I left my seat.

 

[HuskyDogArt]

USF just had a O line guy Benjamin Knox arrested for shooting a gun at the outside of his dorm building.

http://www.nydailynews.com/news/nat...sted-shooting-dorm-building-article-1.2393342

What a genius.. I was biking around USF campus and I was near the garage where the genius shot the gun...I was at the Library doing research. USF has a beautiful campus ideal for biking. It is accessible from the local buses.

 

[HuskyDogArt]

Why does this young man need a firearm..... on a college campus no less? Puts the rest of his life in jeopardy, to say nothing of the other lives he put at risk.

Just crazy.

The guy is a genius. However, Florida is passing a concealed carry on campus law and if that genius from Northern Arizona or that Oregon Community College idiot tried that at USF, I would calmly shoot him.

 

[Jarhead_1775]

The guy is a genius. However, Florida is passing a concealed carry on campus law and if that genius from Northern Arizona or that Oregon Community College idiot tried that at USF, I would calmly shoot him.

Yeah? You been in combat? You think you know how you'd react? I have not. I do not know that I could calmly shoot someone. That's with lots of training... Lots. The fantasy that you people have with killing someone is disturbing.

 

[HuskyDogArt]

Good for you. They deserved it.

Surprisingly, for a Florida school, USF has always had a really good "club" hockey team. I doubt that we are going to ever make that into a full sport. However, I would love to watch UCONN play an exhibition game against our club hockey team, just to see what the difference is in the level of competition.

As a Florida resident, I think USF (with Jeff Vinick's - the Lightning owner, who is 180 degrees different from Peter Karmorons (Hurricanes owner) help, I think you will see D1 USF hockey soon. Vinick got the USF Morsani School of Medicine to build in the Channelside area.

See USF play hockey at Amalie Arena- the home of the Lightning!!

 

[HuskyDogArt]

Yeah? You been in combat? You think you know how you'd react? I have not. I do not know that I could calmly shoot someone. That's with lots of training... Lots. The fantasy that you people have with killing someone is disturbing.

I have a cc license....I go to the shooting range 3 times a week...

 

[husky210]

Bringing my 2.5 and 15 month old to the game while my wife works. Driving from westwood, MA. Odds on me being upright at 6pm?

Good luck! Took my 3 year old solo to the navy game while the wife worked. Had to leave early in the 4th because he was getting a little iffy. Passed out on the way home with his hand in a bag of goldfish.