I remember it as if it were yesterday–not 2007.
Along with two other couples, we were pumped and proud and reveling with a cause. We were among the 67,000 fans who had just witnessed USF’s 21-13 win over 5th ranked West Virginia at Raymond James Stadium.
We remained in our seats that fall evening to savor and watch celebrating students vault onto the field in defiance of the public address announcer’s admonitions. It was a scene for the USF football ages.
Two points.
First, we’ve been reading about renewed speculation concerning an on-campus football facility for the Bulls that would expedite student enthusiasm and attendance. In the best of all possible worlds, it would be preferable. But there are better uses for limited capital, especially when you are privy to the nearby RJ, one of the country’s primo stadiums.
Second, there are also better ways to gin up attendance–notably winning. USF was undefeated going into that West Virginia game, with a lot of buzz having been built from a road win earlier at Auburn. Last year the Bulls were 2-10. The years before: 3-9 and 5-7.
The bottom line: recruiting, winning, turnstile counting.