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TK'S West Virginia/USF prediction

Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the biggest college game ever played in the Tampa Bay area! #5 West Virginia vs. #18 USF. South Florida has become the daring of the college ranks as of late. A much deserved top 20 ranking on both polls. Tonight, we find out if WVU is really among the elite's in college football. If so, USF is in trouble.

Five keys to the Game for USF

1. Keep game as low scoring as possible ( USF can't win if it's a score-a-thon.)

2. Get off to a fast start ( get the sold out crowd rock'in)

3. Turnovers ( USF must get two to win)

4. Special teams (field position critical tonight)

5. Keep poised (especially if WVU jumps out early)

As much as I am pulling for Jim Leavitt and his program, I just don't think they are quite in West Virginia's league. Having this game at home helps, but to see the line sitting at WVU as 6 1/2 point favorites says volumes. It opened at seven. Unless the Vegas oddsmakers are brain-dead on this one, rarely do they make a mistake, especially in games like this one.

I can't go with my heart on this one, I must go with my head. WVU remains unbeaten but the Bulls come out of this one with even more respect than they've been receiving lately. In fact, I wouldn't rule out an overtime.

Tom Korun

Published Friday, September 28, 2007 6:07 AM by gilkor

Comments

	Marcus Jackson said: Here's how I see the game unfolding. Late in the 4th quarter, USF's up 21-13. West Virginia drives 65 yards for a touchdown with a little more than 2 minutes to go with 1 timeout left. The Mountaineers fail on the 2-point conversion, which forces an anticipated onside kick. The success rate is not good on anticipated ones and I think the Bulls get the ball back on a short field, convert a pressure-packed 3rd and 4 and run out the clock, sealing a 21-19 win. September 28, 2007 8:44 AM
	TOM NEWBILL said: HERE'S HOW I SEE THE GAME. I AM A NATIVE FLORIDIAN AND ITS EASY TO GO WITH YOUR HEART HERE, IN FACT I LIKE THE BULLS TO WIN BY A TOUCH DOWN. IF THE CROWD CAN GET IN THIS GAME EARLY AND USF CAN FORCE SOME TURNOVERS THERE WILL BE SOME SERIOUS PARTYING TONIGHT IN TAMPA! I THINK WEST VIRGINIA IS A SOLID FOOTBALL TEAM BUT IS RECEIVING A LITTLE TO MUCH HYPE. BULL'S GUT IT OUT, HISTORY IN THE MAKING 24-17 BULLS. THESE KIDS AND THE STATE OF FLORIDA BELEIVE IN LEAVITT'S PROGRAM! September 28, 2007 12:48 PM
	Eric said: USF is good, but not good enough. WVU wins by double digits, and the crowd is quiet. The first half will be close. By the end it won't be and the difference is not Slaton or White...its Devine. Speed gets tired, but not when you have subs. 34-24 Blue & Gold. September 28, 2007 2:22 PM
	Dan Greenawalt said: Well I've been here in the Tampa area for about 13yrs. I would like the bulls to win but do not think it can happen. Now I must say I went to WVU and they are use to big games and the noise factor. They have played in Penn State which draws bigger crowds. I Think WVU 24 USF 10 sorry. September 28, 2007 3:52 PM
	dfrancois said: I think Pat White is an overrated Eric Crouch type quarterback. With USF's D, specifically Selvie, I say 3 sacks, 3 INT's (because White can't throw) and the Bulls crush West Virginia 35-17. GO BULLS! September 28, 2007 3:59 PM
	E Weimann said: If there ever was a time for USF to be in the nation's spotlight its tonight. Our defense is fast, we need special teams , and i know we can win the turnover ratio. Filed position will be a key so the Bulls don't have to drive as far for scores. USF will score in the 30's. VWU 20..... Tom K, od ABC News should aplogive for taking WV. Come on, Live a Little.. Get on the Wagon Tom, wait , we dont need ya.. September 28, 2007 8:14 PM
	E Weimann said: If there ever was a time for USF to be in the nation's spotlight its tonight. Our defense is fast, we need special teams , and i know we can win the turnover ratio. Field position will be a key so the Bulls don't have to drive as far for scores. USF will score in the 30's. VWU 20..... Tom K, should aplogize for taking WV. Come on, Live a Little.. Get on the Wagon !! Green and Gold Score Big* September 28, 2007 8:17 PM
	dfrancois said: I called it, GO BULLS!!!! September 28, 2007 10:50 PM
	Dave W said: Let's see Tom eat some HUMBLE PIE on the news September 29, 2007 7:18 AM
	True flodia said: Of Course the bulls will win Its a flordia team were better then any one else September 29, 2007 9:38 AM
	dfrancois said: btw, first commenter almost had this one dead on, wow. September 29, 2007 5:04 PM
	tom newbill said: i called it! tom korun, hope u didnt bet this one, how dare u go against the bulls. September 29, 2007 5:40 PM
	randy clark said: OVERTIME? I think not!!!!! September 30, 2007 11:00 AM