The time has come for the South Florida Bulls to step up and earn there first BCS bowl game. We all remember the great start in 2007 when they rose as high as #2 in the rankings and were on their way to being the Cinderella story. Unfortunately, The Bulls lost to Rutgers in week 7 that year and since have been an average Big East team winning only 11 of their last 20 games. QB Matt Grothe is entering his senior season and it is go time for the Bulls.
Grothe has been the starter since his freshman season, 2006. He is coming off of a year in which he lead the Bulls in passing as well as rushing. South Florida will definitely need to find some help for Grothe but Matt has to be the catalyst. If he can pass for 3,000 yards and run for another 500-which is feasible-the Bulls have a good chance of representing the Big East in the bowl championship series.
The other big factor will be the veteran leadership of George Selvie. Selvie is a potential first round NFL draft choice but opted to return to South Florida. The 6-4, 245 lbs. DE had 5.5 sacks and 13.5 tackles for loss in 2008. The Bulls will need a similar year in 2009 for the Bulls to have the success they are looking to achieve.
This is the time! The South Florida Bulls have the talent and experience to be a force in the Big East. The lack of returning starters will result in down years for Pittsburgh and West Virginia.
Experience + opportunity= big success for South Florida in 2009.
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