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Final: Louisville 34, USF 24
Posted Nov 25, 2011 by Adam Adkins
Updated Nov 25, 2011 at 03:34 PM
Louisville came to Tampa and grabbed at least a share of the Big East Conference title on Friday afternoon, coming from behind in the fourth quarter to defeat USF, 34-24, at Raymond James Stadium
The loss was the sixth in the last seven games for the Bulls (5-6, 1-5 Big East), who now need a win in the regular season finale Thursday against West Virginia just to get bowl eligible.
Louisville (7-5, 5-2) trailed 24-20 entering the final quarter of play, but the Cardinals twice took advantage of a short field to score touchdowns.
After a 17-yard punt from USF’s Justin Brockhaus-Kann that gave them possession at their own 43, the Cardinals marched 57 yards in nine plays for a go-ahead touchdown with 9:38 remaining. Louisville converted on fourth-and-inches in the red zone to keep the drive alive, and quarterback Teddy Bridgewater connected with a wide open DeVante Parker for an 11-yard score that put the Cardinals ahead 27-24. It was one of three touchdown passes on the day for Bridgewater.
Later in the quarter, USF receiver Andre Davis lost a fumble at the Bulls 17, and two plays later the Cardinals converted into a touchdown, with Dominique Brown running 9 yards for a score to make it a 34-24 game with 4:12 left to essentially seal the win, the first regular season triumph for Louisville in the state of Florida since 1972 and the first in five games at USF.
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Por (reptaddict) on November 25, 2011 (Suggest removal)
Why is there any discussion about a bowl game? Unless there’s a Toilet Bowl somewhere, this team does not deserve to play in a bowl game. Not even close. Shut up about it already.
Suggest removalPor (Adam Adkins) on November 27, 2011 (Suggest removal)
Whether USF deserves a bowl game or not, a victory Thursday vs. West Virginia would make Bulls eligible for one. That is an undisputed fact, which is why it is included. I didn’t make rules that say .500 teams deserve to play in postseason.
Suggest removalPor (reptaddict) on November 27, 2011 (Suggest removal)
Jeez, a bit sensitive are we? I don’t care what the rules are. The Bulls do not deserve to play in a bowl game. Period.
Suggest removalPor (Adam Adkins) on November 27, 2011 (Suggest removal)
You asked a question why I made a reference to a bowl game. I explained why I included it, and the facts on how teams are eligible. That is all; no emotion in my response. In all honestly, I’m sure there are plenty of people who share your opinion.
Suggest removalPor (reptaddict) on November 27, 2011 (Suggest removal)
I think you mistook my intention. I wasn’t quesioning why you wrote about bowl eligibility in the article. It was just a rhetorical question about why anybody would consider the Bulls a bowl team. I think we can all agree that this season has been a huge disappointment for all. And don’t get me started on the Buccaneers, lol. Not much cheer in Tampa land this year as far as football is concerned. Sigh . . .
Suggest removalPor (Adam Adkins) on November 27, 2011 (Suggest removal)
Obviously seems like there was some confusion between us reptaddict, but look on the bright side - it only took us six posts to clear it up.
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