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hoopsguy · 12-26-2005, 11:13 PM

Brown runs for 28 on first play.
3 and out after that.

The USF running back, on 3rd and 10, runs for 39 yards. 1.44 ypc?
They butcher the handoff on 3rd and 1, forcing a punt.

Ben Jackson makes a one-handed grab, good for 18 yards.
Burford hits Stablein up the middle for 38 yards on a 3rd and 8. He is taken down at the 15.
The defense loses Brown on a flare pass from the 15. Another 3rd down pickup, TD.
That was a 13 play, 95 yard drive. 4:16 is an eternity for our offense. 7-0 with 5:24 left in first quarter.

The UCLA defense is busting up the run, forcing a punt.

USF forces a punt, registering a sack on 3rd and 5. 3 and out for the UCLA offense.
Dayne's punt travels 26 yards. USF will have the ball at our 43 yard line.

One play drive - we are not usually on receiving end of those. But QB Romero hits a dump-off pass that turns into a leisurely stroll downfield. Our secondary was nowhere to be found on that play. 7-7, 0:44 left in quarter.

Brown runs for 22 to get the drive started on last play of 1st quarter.
OT Lonie Smith leaves the game with an elbow injury and is not expected back.
Burford is picked off to snuff this drive.

We give USF a first down via a defensive holding call.
But drive dies there. USF shanked the punt, sacrificing field position.

Our offense is DOA today. 3 and out.

OLB Travis Wilcox rolls and ankle and is helped off the field.
USF is stringing together first downs on this drive, moving into field goal range.
That ends when RB Young is blasted by DE Joe Banducci. The ball pops loose and Banducci picks it up in stride. 67 yards later, he is ready for some gas after scoring his first career TD. 14-7, 6:06 left in half.

USF goes 3 and out after failing to connect on a screen pass.

We can't get any real momentum going on our next possession. Burford is brutal today. 6-18 for 87 yards, 1 TD and 1 INT with about two minutes to go in half.

The defense is earning their pay today. CB Kevin Hamilton lowers the boom on a wide receiver on a crossing route. Fumble, picked up by Lamar Rosenbach, and we are at the USF 45.

Burford finally gets going in the two minute drill. He finishes the drive with a tight pass to Brewer from 3 yards out. 21-7, 0:21 left in half.

Halftime Notes:
Brown has 86 yards on only 10 carries.
USF, without the two fumbles, would be right in this game.

USF makes another turnover to start the 2nd half, fumbling the opening kick. Brown is on the coverage team? He recovers the fumble at the USF 19.

The offense goes 3 and out, but a 36 yard field goal puts points on the board and makes it a three score lead. 24-7, 12:56 left in quarter.

USF gets a big return, taking it all the way to our 39. Stits, the WR who scored the TD, was on the return.
The Bulls offense doesn't really get going, and they have to settle for a 45 yard field goal. 24-10, 10:40 left in quarter.

Burford has a better drive, picking up a couple of first down.
FB Morris converts a 3rd and 2.
The 11 play drive stalls in the red zone. McMullen comes on for a 33 yard field goal and puts it through the uprights. 27-10, 5:20 left in 3rd quarter.

USF gets a first down on a defensive holding penalty.
But they can't earn one without the penalties and have to punt.

We have a 70 yard TD called back on a holding penalty.
We punt it away after failing to move the ball post-penalty.

DE Banducci records a sack. We hold and force another 3 and out.
Defense has been very good in third quarter.

Brown is over 100 yards with 12 minutes to go.
We are giving the Bulls a big dose of Brown this drive.
On 3rd and 5 Burford hits Derrick on a 21 yard screen pass for a TD. But there is a flag ...
This time it is against USF. Declined, 34-10, 10:15 remaining.

USF is moving the ball in small chunks. They get the ball at the 37 and have two first downs without a play longer than 6 yards.
But they punt from their 36 on 4th and 4 - why bother at this point in the game?

A holding call brings back a 21 yard gain.
We punt, just trying to run out the clock at this point.

ILB Jerry McCullough records an interception. Our ball at USF 41.

USF pops RB Baker in the backfield and separate him from the football. USF recovers, runs it back to our 26. 3:35 remains in the game.

They can't move the ball and settle for a 42 yard FG. 34-13, 2:10 remains.

Three bad running play and a punt. We pin them on the one yard line with less than a minute to play.

CB Freddie Walker gets an interception. We run out the clock.

They can't all be beauties. But we cover the 15.

12-26-2005, 11:13 PM	#31
hoopsguy General Manager Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Chicago	Brown runs for 28 on first play. 3 and out after that. The USF running back, on 3rd and 10, runs for 39 yards. 1.44 ypc? They butcher the handoff on 3rd and 1, forcing a punt. Ben Jackson makes a one-handed grab, good for 18 yards. Burford hits Stablein up the middle for 38 yards on a 3rd and 8. He is taken down at the 15. The defense loses Brown on a flare pass from the 15. Another 3rd down pickup, TD. That was a 13 play, 95 yard drive. 4:16 is an eternity for our offense. 7-0 with 5:24 left in first quarter. The UCLA defense is busting up the run, forcing a punt. USF forces a punt, registering a sack on 3rd and 5. 3 and out for the UCLA offense. Dayne's punt travels 26 yards. USF will have the ball at our 43 yard line. One play drive - we are not usually on receiving end of those. But QB Romero hits a dump-off pass that turns into a leisurely stroll downfield. Our secondary was nowhere to be found on that play. 7-7, 0:44 left in quarter. Brown runs for 22 to get the drive started on last play of 1st quarter. OT Lonie Smith leaves the game with an elbow injury and is not expected back. Burford is picked off to snuff this drive. We give USF a first down via a defensive holding call. But drive dies there. USF shanked the punt, sacrificing field position. Our offense is DOA today. 3 and out. OLB Travis Wilcox rolls and ankle and is helped off the field. USF is stringing together first downs on this drive, moving into field goal range. That ends when RB Young is blasted by DE Joe Banducci. The ball pops loose and Banducci picks it up in stride. 67 yards later, he is ready for some gas after scoring his first career TD. 14-7, 6:06 left in half. USF goes 3 and out after failing to connect on a screen pass. We can't get any real momentum going on our next possession. Burford is brutal today. 6-18 for 87 yards, 1 TD and 1 INT with about two minutes to go in half. The defense is earning their pay today. CB Kevin Hamilton lowers the boom on a wide receiver on a crossing route. Fumble, picked up by Lamar Rosenbach, and we are at the USF 45. Burford finally gets going in the two minute drill. He finishes the drive with a tight pass to Brewer from 3 yards out. 21-7, 0:21 left in half. Halftime Notes: Brown has 86 yards on only 10 carries. USF, without the two fumbles, would be right in this game. USF makes another turnover to start the 2nd half, fumbling the opening kick. Brown is on the coverage team? He recovers the fumble at the USF 19. The offense goes 3 and out, but a 36 yard field goal puts points on the board and makes it a three score lead. 24-7, 12:56 left in quarter. USF gets a big return, taking it all the way to our 39. Stits, the WR who scored the TD, was on the return. The Bulls offense doesn't really get going, and they have to settle for a 45 yard field goal. 24-10, 10:40 left in quarter. Burford has a better drive, picking up a couple of first down. FB Morris converts a 3rd and 2. The 11 play drive stalls in the red zone. McMullen comes on for a 33 yard field goal and puts it through the uprights. 27-10, 5:20 left in 3rd quarter. USF gets a first down on a defensive holding penalty. But they can't earn one without the penalties and have to punt. We have a 70 yard TD called back on a holding penalty. We punt it away after failing to move the ball post-penalty. DE Banducci records a sack. We hold and force another 3 and out. Defense has been very good in third quarter. Brown is over 100 yards with 12 minutes to go. We are giving the Bulls a big dose of Brown this drive. On 3rd and 5 Burford hits Derrick on a 21 yard screen pass for a TD. But there is a flag ... This time it is against USF. Declined, 34-10, 10:15 remaining. USF is moving the ball in small chunks. They get the ball at the 37 and have two first downs without a play longer than 6 yards. But they punt from their 36 on 4th and 4 - why bother at this point in the game? A holding call brings back a 21 yard gain. We punt, just trying to run out the clock at this point. ILB Jerry McCullough records an interception. Our ball at USF 41. USF pops RB Baker in the backfield and separate him from the football. USF recovers, runs it back to our 26. 3:35 remains in the game. They can't move the ball and settle for a 42 yard FG. 34-13, 2:10 remains. Three bad running play and a punt. We pin them on the one yard line with less than a minute to play. CB Freddie Walker gets an interception. We run out the clock. They can't all be beauties. But we cover the 15.