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USF 25, Illinois 19 POSTGAME
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<blockquote data-quote="sbillini" data-source="post: 1412619" data-attributes="member: 10496"><p>That's a tough loss. A really tough one. It seems like USF adjusted in the 2nd half and gashed our defensive secondary. It's our weakness, and they exploited it well. I also think we were a bit too conservative with MJ Rivers. They completely sold out on the run/short pass over and over again. The O-line played better than I thought they would on the run, but pass protection wasn't great. I know 1st start for freshman, but you gotta go downfield a little bit to keep them honest and the Oline needs to provide opportunities. I think AJ Bush would be able to manage that better.</p><p></p><p>Nonetheless, they played better than I thought they would. AJ Bush comes back (and finds a rhythm with the receivers), and players on suspension come back, and we have a legit shot against Rutgers, Purdue, and likely Maryland and Minnesota. I still think there's 5 games to be won this year if we can keep improving. I get that USF tried to give us the win and we couldn't take it, but they also have more talent than several of the teams we'll be playing this year.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="sbillini, post: 1412619, member: 10496"] That's a tough loss. A really tough one. It seems like USF adjusted in the 2nd half and gashed our defensive secondary. It's our weakness, and they exploited it well. I also think we were a bit too conservative with MJ Rivers. They completely sold out on the run/short pass over and over again. The O-line played better than I thought they would on the run, but pass protection wasn't great. I know 1st start for freshman, but you gotta go downfield a little bit to keep them honest and the Oline needs to provide opportunities. I think AJ Bush would be able to manage that better. Nonetheless, they played better than I thought they would. AJ Bush comes back (and finds a rhythm with the receivers), and players on suspension come back, and we have a legit shot against Rutgers, Purdue, and likely Maryland and Minnesota. I still think there's 5 games to be won this year if we can keep improving. I get that USF tried to give us the win and we couldn't take it, but they also have more talent than several of the teams we'll be playing this year. [/QUOTE]
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