USF and West Virginia wrap up Disappointing Campaigns

By JC De La Torre

At the beginning of the season, many invisioned Saturdays showdown between the South Florida Bulls and the West Virigina Mountineers to not only be a battle that may decide the Big East title but a BCS bowl bid. Instead, each team wraps up underwhelming seasons where both come in with 7-4 records.

USF has had success versus the Mountaineers the last couple of years, led by Matt Grothe, the Bulls' leading passer and rusher, USF looks to upset the Mountaineers for the second straight time in Morgantown. West Virginia's Pat White and Noel Devine have put up big time numbers but it hasn't shown up in the win column.

The winner of this game will likely get a more prestigious bowl bid.

USF Makes a Statement

By JC De La Torre

Despite missing three starters on defense and coming off a lackluster performance against Florida International, the Bulls destroyed NC State on the road in Raliegh, NC. 41-10.

Granted, NC State is not one of the power teams in the weak ACC, but the Bulls showed the nation that they do know how to put away an inferior opponent. The game was never close, as the Bulls offense marched on scoring drives of 76, 68, and 81 on their first three possessions. The defense, perhaps fired up by some disparing comments made by NC State coach Tom O'Brien, played one of their best games of the season and for the first time this year, shut out an opponent in the second half.

The Bulls move into the Top 10 with their 5-0 record and look like the power of the Big East with West Virginia, Louisville, and Pitt not living up to expectations.