Friday, March 26, 2010
Still working on some things
Did you miss us? Revolution Sports is still around and still working on becoming an even better sports blog. We are still evaluating writers, material we will cover and what and when the stories will come to you. Trust us, we are taking our time to make sure that Revolution is everything you expect is should be. We will still be all about the USF Bulls and Tampa Bay area teams but will expand into the NFL, NCAA, MLB, NBA and others. We will have multiple writers and they will identify themselves in the blogs so you know who is writing the reports and make it easier to communicate with us. We are also about to start up a marketing campaign as well. We now have a myspace page (for those who still have a myspace out there) http://www.myspace.com/revolutionsports09 is the site to find us at. We also have a Twitter account http://twitter.com/Revol_Sports so add us on there, we will be trying to update this and will soon have a facebook page as well, stay tuned for that as well. So we wanted to give you an update of where in the world Revolution Sports was, rest assured, we are still alive and are working hard to get the blog back up and running and make it even better than before.
Friday, March 12, 2010
Major Changes Coming
To the fans we have out there and anyone new viewing the world that is Revolution Sports, some major changes are on the way. As you know by know Revolution has been a Tampa based endeavor, with the primary focus on the USF teams. Well, we are going to be expanding the news coverage, beyond the bay and the state of Florida. We are working with some other writers and supporters and will soon be bringing you news from across the nation, from Oregon Ducks arrest problems to how bad the New Jersey Nets really are, we will be covering a broad range of topics but don't worry USF is still the primary focus coverage and we won't leave you in the dark about the Bulls as they prepare for a new year.
We will be experimenting with new writers, new discussions, topics, ideas, all of which we want your feed back on how the blog can improve, cover more ground or simply connect to more people in the world of sports. Revolution is in a state of flux but rest assured that it will all come together and the blog will be better than ever (even the symbol is going to change, when we said change, we mean it). Revolution is now on Myspace and soon will be joining Facebook to connect and spread the word of everyone even more. This is a big change for Revolution and a big step towards creating the ultimate sports blog on the web! We love the support and the readers of the blog and hope you enjoy the changes that are coming and feel free to give us your thoughts on this new process.
We will be experimenting with new writers, new discussions, topics, ideas, all of which we want your feed back on how the blog can improve, cover more ground or simply connect to more people in the world of sports. Revolution is in a state of flux but rest assured that it will all come together and the blog will be better than ever (even the symbol is going to change, when we said change, we mean it). Revolution is now on Myspace and soon will be joining Facebook to connect and spread the word of everyone even more. This is a big change for Revolution and a big step towards creating the ultimate sports blog on the web! We love the support and the readers of the blog and hope you enjoy the changes that are coming and feel free to give us your thoughts on this new process.
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Tournament Over
Yesterday the Bulls got the taste of pay back from Georgetown as they were beaten down in the quarterfinals of the Big East Tournament, 69 to 49. The Bulls were cold from the field, going 8-27 in the first half, Jones got his 20 but only 3 to 17 shooting and having to live at the free throw won't win a game. Famous disappeared in the game and was over matched by center Greg Monroe. Gilchrist could get nothing going from the field except for a few dunks, Howard was effective but foul trouble limited him towards the end, Crater and Mercer struggled and did not contribute to the game.
With the lose the Bulls are now off the bubble, according to Joe Linardi of ESPN, but most did not think they had a chance to make it to the tournament to begin with (except the dedicated fans). The Bulls finish at 20-12 and 9-10 in conference play, the best season in the past 20 years and a sign that the team will continue to grow and build from this success. The Bulls will have to wait til Sunday to find out if they will play in the NIT this year (most likely will). Until then they should be proud of what they were able to accomplish this year and get ready for the challenges ahead of them.
With the lose the Bulls are now off the bubble, according to Joe Linardi of ESPN, but most did not think they had a chance to make it to the tournament to begin with (except the dedicated fans). The Bulls finish at 20-12 and 9-10 in conference play, the best season in the past 20 years and a sign that the team will continue to grow and build from this success. The Bulls will have to wait til Sunday to find out if they will play in the NIT this year (most likely will). Until then they should be proud of what they were able to accomplish this year and get ready for the challenges ahead of them.
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Muma Center is a Big Deal
The new Muma center broke ground the other day next to the USF Sun Dome with President Genshaft, Mr. and Mrs. Muma, Coach Fernandez and Coach Heath, players, fans and their cousins came to witness a turning point in USF athletics. They all came to witness the ground breaking of a brand new basketball practice, conditioning and office complex for the mens and woman's basketball teams. The facility will have two full size practice courts, office, weight and training rooms, film study rooms, locker and shower complexes and equipment and medical trainer rooms as well. This is the first complex devoted to the basketball program, a program that has been on the rise for the past few years and has not had their own space. They weight train at the Campus Recreational facility, open to all students and practice in the Sun Dome. For the first time, both teams will have their own equipment, own study rooms so they can prepare better and even the coaches will have their own own offices.
This is a step in support of the basketball teams as well as the players that have worked hard and deserve the facilities. The ladies won the WNIT last season and have made the post season the last 6 years. The men improve every game, with upset wins each year and this year finally breaking through and finishing the regular season with a 19-11 record, the first winning record since 1992 and poised to make a post season bid. They both play in the toughest conference in the nation, the Big East and compete and recruit against power houses like Uconn, Louisville, Syracuse, Marquette, Georgetown and the list goes on. This new facility is a statement, we are here to win. USF is dedicated to its athletic programs and wants to continue to help them grow, compete with the other schools and above all else, win. USF has not been a major sports school for very long but within the last 10 years that has changed, with programs winning, new coaches, joining the Big East, USF has become a force to be reckoned with in the Big East and the nation. The Muma center is a symbol of how far we have come and the bright future ahead.
This is a step in support of the basketball teams as well as the players that have worked hard and deserve the facilities. The ladies won the WNIT last season and have made the post season the last 6 years. The men improve every game, with upset wins each year and this year finally breaking through and finishing the regular season with a 19-11 record, the first winning record since 1992 and poised to make a post season bid. They both play in the toughest conference in the nation, the Big East and compete and recruit against power houses like Uconn, Louisville, Syracuse, Marquette, Georgetown and the list goes on. This new facility is a statement, we are here to win. USF is dedicated to its athletic programs and wants to continue to help them grow, compete with the other schools and above all else, win. USF has not been a major sports school for very long but within the last 10 years that has changed, with programs winning, new coaches, joining the Big East, USF has become a force to be reckoned with in the Big East and the nation. The Muma center is a symbol of how far we have come and the bright future ahead.
USF Faces Big Test Today
We are back, Revolution Sports has been quiet recently (we have lives like you) but we are going to work hard to catch everyone up on what is going on with USF athletics. The big news is the men's basketball team and its Big East Tournament win yesterday. They held off Depaul, the first victory in tournament history for the Bulls with a 58 to 49 win. Jones had 20 and the team played well, even though they did not attempt one three point bucket, showing they were able to dominate inside and get Jones going underneath the basket, instead of taking the jump shots, something we struggle with. The win is huge for the team as they continue to build momentum and build after during this record breaking year. With UConn loosing yesterday to St. Johns, the Bulls may be back on the bubble as Uconn has its hopes dashed away.
Today the Bulls face #17 Georgetown, the team that USF upset at their house during the 4 game win streak. Georgetown has been up and down, but with PG Freeman back(diagnosed with diabetes) they are strong and with Monroe in the center, the Bulls won't sneak up on them this time. The Bulls tip off at noon in MSG and on ESPN so make sure to catch the game! GO BULLS!
Today the Bulls face #17 Georgetown, the team that USF upset at their house during the 4 game win streak. Georgetown has been up and down, but with PG Freeman back(diagnosed with diabetes) they are strong and with Monroe in the center, the Bulls won't sneak up on them this time. The Bulls tip off at noon in MSG and on ESPN so make sure to catch the game! GO BULLS!
Friday, March 5, 2010
Going Live
Tomorrow's USF vs. Uconn game is a big one, for school pride, record and post season dreams. For that reason Revolution Sports will be at the game! Yes, you heard me right, we will be at the game, taking notes and watching live from the student section. Once the game is over we will bring you a new and fresh blog straight from the perspective of the Beef Studs and roaring student section. It should be a very interesting and fun blog tomorrow and hope the Bulls win the game as well. If you are going to the game please leave us your insights from your point of view at the game in the comments so we can all share the experience about the game and the last game for the seniors. GO BULLS!
Thursday, March 4, 2010
Skip for President!
Skip Holtz, the head coach of USF football, a man who hasn't been in Tampa a whole two months and still living at the Embassy Suites hotel on USF campus has become the man of the town and practice hasn't even begun. Last night was the first "Inside Skip" segment that Holtz and the athletic department put on for fans, alumni and everyone. The pep rally themed hall meeting allowed Holtz to interact with everyone, answer tons of questions and get to know people in the area much better than ever before. Fans could ask questions live, on twitter (Holtz says he will be active on it forever!) and set out plans for the team this year and truly inspire the Bulls Nation.
Holtz is the media darling for the Bulls, a far cry from the cold and distant Leavitt who almost seemed to hate the media and take it personal, Holtz on the other hand wants to shake their hands and sit down with them. He has already done more media events than Leavitt did during his entire tenure up to this point and he isn't stopping there. His "Inside Skip" is going across the day to other stops and the fans are following him there, or simply going onto twitter and asking him questions or just hearing the important news from him. Holtz has said that he wants to win over the fan base, one fan at a time, it seems that he has already won thousands and the Bulls aren't even on the field yet. Holtz for president in 2012!
Holtz is the media darling for the Bulls, a far cry from the cold and distant Leavitt who almost seemed to hate the media and take it personal, Holtz on the other hand wants to shake their hands and sit down with them. He has already done more media events than Leavitt did during his entire tenure up to this point and he isn't stopping there. His "Inside Skip" is going across the day to other stops and the fans are following him there, or simply going onto twitter and asking him questions or just hearing the important news from him. Holtz has said that he wants to win over the fan base, one fan at a time, it seems that he has already won thousands and the Bulls aren't even on the field yet. Holtz for president in 2012!
Big Game Saturday
USF men's basketball finishes the regular season at home Saturday at 2pm as they take on the UConn Huskies. The Huskies are coming off a terrible offensive showing against Notre Dame, only scoring 50 points, the 2nd lowest of the season for them. Kemba Walker and Jerome Dyson were careless with the ball as the Irish were able to run up and down the court and get a much needed win without senior Harangody and may have burst UConn's NCAA Tournament bubble.
The Bulls on the other still have a slight chance at making to the NCAA tournament (with a bunch of help) or most likely the NIT tournament. A win over UConn, which has dominated the Bulls over the last 4 years, would be huge in league standings, moving the Bulls to .500 in conference play and boost the resume. The Bulls are having one of their best seasons, only 9 wins last year, Heath has put together a strong team but on senior night will see many of the parts leaving, Mike Mercer and Chris Howard are the two starters leaving and maybe even Dominique Jones if he decides to leave for the NBA as some have mentioned before. It is a critical game as the Huskies have their backs against the wall and the Bulls fighting for a birth and to cap off a great season. Hope everyone makes it out to the game and as always GO BULLS!
The Bulls on the other still have a slight chance at making to the NCAA tournament (with a bunch of help) or most likely the NIT tournament. A win over UConn, which has dominated the Bulls over the last 4 years, would be huge in league standings, moving the Bulls to .500 in conference play and boost the resume. The Bulls are having one of their best seasons, only 9 wins last year, Heath has put together a strong team but on senior night will see many of the parts leaving, Mike Mercer and Chris Howard are the two starters leaving and maybe even Dominique Jones if he decides to leave for the NBA as some have mentioned before. It is a critical game as the Huskies have their backs against the wall and the Bulls fighting for a birth and to cap off a great season. Hope everyone makes it out to the game and as always GO BULLS!
He's Back...Again
USF running back Moise Plancher has been granted a 6th year of eligibility by the NCAA. Plancher was the starting back for most of last year, rushing for over 500 yards and 7 scores, he has over 900 yards and 12 touchdowns in his career. A career that has been riddled with injuries, 2005 with knee issues after just one carry then in 2006 with an ACL tear took him out for the season.
Plancher has dealt with off field issues as well, loosing his younger cousin who died suddenly while in a work out session at UCF. With the dismissal of Mike Ford Plancher should be the starter or at least the favorite for the next season. He is a team leader and has years of experience, something the other 9 running backs do not have at this point. It is nice to see the NCAA and athletic department work hard for a good player and a better person and give him another chance after most of his playing time was taken away from him.
Good luck Mo' and stay healthy for us!
Plancher has dealt with off field issues as well, loosing his younger cousin who died suddenly while in a work out session at UCF. With the dismissal of Mike Ford Plancher should be the starter or at least the favorite for the next season. He is a team leader and has years of experience, something the other 9 running backs do not have at this point. It is nice to see the NCAA and athletic department work hard for a good player and a better person and give him another chance after most of his playing time was taken away from him.
Good luck Mo' and stay healthy for us!
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Ouch....
USF baseball, one of the favorites to contend for the Big East title this year took a beating last night, a true beat down. With a 15-2 lose to the Miami Hurricanes in the Big 4 challenge at Steinbrenner Field, the Bulls are now 1-6 to begin the season.
The Bulls offense is struggling, unable to score more than 4 runs or more in their last 4 games. The defense is struggling, giving up 2 runs in the first inning last night and failing to help the pitching staff which has been solid enough but without the offense and defense to help support them, the team is continuing to struggle and the record is showing it. The Bulls continue this series against FSU and UF, the gators swept the Bulls to begin the season and FSU is always a powerhouse in the nation so it does not look good for the Bulls. The season could slip away from them early if they are not able to rally and steal a win or two this week and try to right the ship before entering the tough Big East conference. They may need a miracle at this point.
The Bulls offense is struggling, unable to score more than 4 runs or more in their last 4 games. The defense is struggling, giving up 2 runs in the first inning last night and failing to help the pitching staff which has been solid enough but without the offense and defense to help support them, the team is continuing to struggle and the record is showing it. The Bulls continue this series against FSU and UF, the gators swept the Bulls to begin the season and FSU is always a powerhouse in the nation so it does not look good for the Bulls. The season could slip away from them early if they are not able to rally and steal a win or two this week and try to right the ship before entering the tough Big East conference. They may need a miracle at this point.
A win is a win
Ugly, shameful and nail-biting, all the words to describe USF's victory over DePaul last night. The Bulls rise to 18-11 and 8-9 in conference play and a chance for a first ride bye if they win Saturday and get some help from other teams. Last year USF won a total of only 4 conference games, they have doubled it this season.
The game was beyond slow and the defenses and poor offenses dominated the first half, USF not breaking the double point mark until 10 minutes into the first half. Jones continued his offensive struggles, going 4-20 from the field and having to live at the free throw line. Heath got under his players at half time and they responded, Famous with 8, Howard with 13 and Gilchrist with 11. Gilchrist is seeming to get it together and looks healthy for once. He is coming off the bench in the last few games but has been an effective force in doing so and seems to add a spark to the offense. USF is lucky to escape DePaul, most Big East teams do not want to face the Demons because of their defense, even if they are 1-15 in conference play.
USF's next game is on Saturday against Uconn. The Bulls will need their best effort when facing a desperate Uconn team that is also on the bubble just like USF. It should be a great game, hope everyone makes it to the Sun Dome to watch, GO BULLS!
The game was beyond slow and the defenses and poor offenses dominated the first half, USF not breaking the double point mark until 10 minutes into the first half. Jones continued his offensive struggles, going 4-20 from the field and having to live at the free throw line. Heath got under his players at half time and they responded, Famous with 8, Howard with 13 and Gilchrist with 11. Gilchrist is seeming to get it together and looks healthy for once. He is coming off the bench in the last few games but has been an effective force in doing so and seems to add a spark to the offense. USF is lucky to escape DePaul, most Big East teams do not want to face the Demons because of their defense, even if they are 1-15 in conference play.
USF's next game is on Saturday against Uconn. The Bulls will need their best effort when facing a desperate Uconn team that is also on the bubble just like USF. It should be a great game, hope everyone makes it to the Sun Dome to watch, GO BULLS!
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