Students Perspective on the Game

[USFBull2012]

I was at the game last night and then rewatched the game on espn3 replay this morning and im just not as panicked as some people on this board.

 

1. I was proud to see the students section rocking. Something Im sure most of you dont know is that greek recruitment started this morning. All greeks has to be at school at 8 this morning and was proud to see how many greeks there were at the game even sticking through after the rain delay as most of us got home after midnight. (Also sidenote, Greeks will not be allowed to attend the game next week due to the rules set on us by the university so i am very interested to see the difference in the student section that causes.)

 

2. I completely agree that Mike White was absolute garbage until 6 minutes left in the first half. But after that I think he calmed down and played a decent game. Im not saying good, im saying decent. I dont know if it was nerves in the beginning but I think the game would have had a completely different outcome if white had made those four or five throws he shouldn't have missed early in the game. Especially that first one where he over shot andre for the touchdown on fourth and five. If that touchdown happens I dont believe it take White a quarter and a half to settle into the game. 

 

3. Was really impressed that the team continued to fight after thor and the other offensive lineman left the game (blanking on the name) along with andre davis. I think if that had happened to this team at any point last year the game would have been over mentally for them. 

 

4. One thing that stood out to me the most was the comeback made by the team. I wouldnt put ALL the praise on Mack but he does deserve allot of it. I think considering we were down two offensive lineman they were still able to open up holes for him was impressive considering their inability to do anything at all last year. Also i wonder how much the passing game suffered not having McFarland or Davis playing. 

 

All of this is just my own opinion but I feel some people are just blowing this game up way too much. I really do think if Mike White makes some of those throws in the beginning of the game it could have changed the whole dynamic. Now i dont want anyone to think im drinking the koolaid because by no means do I think that was a great or good win but I think for a team that went 2 and 10 last year there was a tangible amount of good to take away from the game.  

 

 

[George_Bullnard_Shaw]

Student representation was one of the high points of the game.

[NewEnglandBull]

I was at the game last night and then rewatched the game on espn3 replay this morning and im just not as panicked as some people on this board.

1. I was proud to see the students section rocking. Something Im sure most of you dont know is that greek recruitment started this morning. All greeks has to be at school at 8 this morning and was proud to see how many greeks there were at the game even sticking through after the rain delay as most of us got home after midnight. (Also sidenote, Greeks will not be allowed to attend the game next week due to the rules set on us by the university so i am very interested to see the difference in the student section that causes.)

2. I completely agree that Mike White was absolute garbage until 6 minutes left in the first half. But after that I think he calmed down and played a decent game. Im not saying good, im saying decent. I dont know if it was nerves in the beginning but I think the game would have had a completely different outcome if white had made those four or five throws he shouldn't have missed early in the game. Especially that first one where he over shot andre for the touchdown on fourth and five. If that touchdown happens I dont believe it take White a quarter and a half to settle into the game.

3. Was really impressed that the team continued to fight after thor and the other offensive lineman left the game (blanking on the name) along with andre davis. I think if that had happened to this team at any point last year the game would have been over mentally for them.

4. One thing that stood out to me the most was the comeback made by the team. I wouldnt put ALL the praise on Mack but he does deserve allot of it. I think considering we were down two offensive lineman they were still able to open up holes for him was impressive considering their inability to do anything at all last year. Also i wonder how much the passing game suffered not having McFarland or Davis playing.

All of this is just my own opinion but I feel some people are just blowing this game up way too much. I really do think if Mike White makes some of those throws in the beginning of the game it could have changed the whole dynamic. Now i dont want anyone to think im drinking the koolaid because by no means do I think that was a great or good win but I think for a team that went 2 and 10 last year there was a tangible amount of good to take away from the game.

Why can't Greeks attend the game next week?

[MaltLiquorBull]

Thanks for the student perspective. BTW: can you elaborate on why Greeks won't be attending next week? Back when I was a student, we didnt have a football team, but I might have had to quit my fraternity or get kicked out if we did--no way I'm missing a home game unless somebody dies.

[hm101]

All great points, thanks for the perspective. Especially regarding the student attendance

[The Sheriff]

Greeks can't attend the biggest OOC home game of the year? Would you like me to push this note to Coach Taggart? Just say the word and it will be done. Let's see how the AD deals with the fact that fraternities will be no-shows to a football game. I have no doubt things will be changed. 

[MaltLiquorBull]

Greeks can't attend the biggest OOC home game of the year? Would you like me to push this note to Coach Taggart? Just say the word and it will be done. Let's see how the AD deals with the fact that fraternities will be no-shows to a football game. I have no doubt things will be changed.

Sherriff: exactly where I was going. If this is true, I will compose an email to mr. Harlan and mr. Taggart As well. I've never heard of this at any university... But I'm getting old, so I may be out of touch.

[The Sheriff]

I'm looking forward to hearing a response. It really is that simple. I can only imagine the response from Taggart and Harlan when they hear about this. I would love to see their jaws drop to the ground in disbelief.

[Bull Martin]

I'm skeptical at best that the university is disallowing the Greek community from attending the game.

 

fishy at best, but I'm interested to read the details

[cmhatter]

yeah some explaining to do