More Patience Needed

Posted Oct 22, 2009 by Joey Johnston

Updated Oct 22, 2009 at 04:40 PM

University of South Florida offensive coordinator Mike Canales said this week he might be more inclined to stick with the running game on Saturday afternoon when the Bulls (5-1, 1-1 Big East) play at No. 20-ranked Pittsburgh (6-1, 3-0).

Canales said he probably abandoned the running game too early during last week’s 34-17 loss against Cincinnati, when the Bulls fell behind in the second half.

“I felt like I was trying to make something happen when we got down,’’ Canales said. “We should’ve stayed with it. It’s a heat of the moment thing.

“I even wrote that down in my notes this week—be patient.’‘