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Michael Strahan & Amani Toomer Post Game Interviews after the Giants beat the Cowboys 21-17

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This was a career day for Amani Toomer,  two touchdowns on four catches for 80 yards. This was not a one man effort, but Toomer picked a great time to shine, and the Cowboys had no cure for the New York Toomer? Brandon Jacobs was also a HUGE factor, the running back is 6 foot 4" and 265 pounds of solid POWER, which was too much for the large, but smaller Dallas D-line. The defense, played smash mouth football, and did take a break on any play. Strahan and the rest of the defense are on a mission, and they are all ready for the same book, same chapter, same page, and maybe even the same sentence? The Giants losing both games in the regular season to Dallas, well it seems like the Giants did not have losing on their agenda. They came to play, and on every play, as a warrior in his very  last battle. If the Giants were the underdogs, someone forgot to tell them? The next question is, can they win in Green Bay? They almost upset the Patriots in the last game of the season, I think they very well could be the spoiler? The spoiler for the NFC, I personally don't think anyone can beat the Patriots, except themselves. I hear the cliche expression all the time, "Any Given Sunday." I hope I am wrong, but with only four teams left, I still feel the Patriots will win? The funny thing about the Giants, is they remind me of the Patriots, when Brady won his first Superbowl, nobody thought they could beat the Rams! Now most feel no one can beat the Patriots, unless Brady gets hurt. If the Giants keep playing, this strong, it could be a long day in Green Bay? I don't have a prediction for the NFC, I think both the Packers and the Giants are good representatives for the NFC. I like Brett Farve, I feel he is class act, and impossible not to admire, I am not a Packer fan, but I find it impossible not to like Brett Farve, I wish he was running for President! If I went with my heart, then I would say go Pack go! I think that the NFC, is going to be a great game, with the Packers having the home field advantage, and Brett Farve's experience against Eli Manning, I think, and in my opinion, the edge goes to Green Bay, but only time will tell? The one thing for sure, is there is no more T.O. thanks to the G-Men! So will the Packers have a cure for the Giants Toomer and crew? I don't know, what do you think?

I don't know what to think, but I have to say he is not a bad choice? He has proven to be a true work horse, he is humble, he puts the team first, and is a undiscovered talent, soon to be given the credit he deserves, so I think Jeff might be right? I think the thing about the Bucs this season, well, I think everyone is on the same page, they are definately in the right book, and in the same chapter, I think they are all reading the same page? I feel safe in saying they are reading from the same book, damn Jon, let's play to win, we can, we believe in the Bucs! We just have to make sure not to beat ourselves, and let Monty Kiffin loose, that is our weapon of mass destruction, nobody wants to get smacked by Monty's D! Let's go Bucs! All the Bucs. are the M.V.P.!

Will they finish the season perfect? Does it really matter? Even on off days with Randy Moss showing glimpses of laziness, and even then Wes Welker is playing lights out, no question about that! Then on top of that, they have Jabar Gaffeney in the slot, also having a great season, the offensive line is blocking good enough for fat albert to go threw, and they have some exciting talent in the back field. Not to mention that guy that plays quarterback, Tom Brady, you know the Joe Montana of this decade. The defensive plays as a solid unit even when using offensive skills players on the defensive side of the ball. The defensive players give their lives to the team, really, Teddy B., well, he shouldn't be playing, and he is putting his life on the line everytime he steps on to the field, or should we say everytime they go to war? I hope I am wrong! I love the Bucs, but it seems like even the top of the NFC would just be above average in the AFC? I also believe the best team doesn't always win? Bad calls, star players injured or suspended, who knows, I don't? I think the Patriots are the best team in the league, I hope they lose, but I just don't see them losing or them beating themselves? You never know, "Any Given Sunday?" I do know one thing for sure, Monty Kiffin has that Buc defense playing great, Barrett Ruud, or Ruuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuud should go to the pro bowl! The Bucs have the heart of a champion, we have one with three quarterbacks. I don't think our offensive has played as consistent as they need too, but I have seen some flashes of brillance! Jon seems to have gained his fire back, not that he lost is, but now he seems much more focused and determined than in the pase two seasons? I really do hope I am wrong and I don't think finishing the season undefeated should be their main priority, staying healthy should? I think they will win the Superbowl this season? What do you think? Please tell me I am wrong and convince me the Bucs are taken this one back home to Tampa!

Really, why not number one in the BCS? Who has Ohio state played? Their conference is not as strong as in years past. I wonder if USF had beaten UCF 200-14, if that would have made a difference? Boston College is better than Ohio State also, they had an impressive victory also, and their conference is stronger than Ohio State's too. Maybe with a solid victory over Rutgers this Thursday night, they can jump to #1 where they belong! Ohio State may very well finish the season undefeated, but most of the teams in the SEC could beat them. Matt Grothe has to be mentioned when the Heismen topic comes up. He is only getting better' However his main concern right now is Rutgers. Heismen would be great, but he is going somewhere better next, the NFL. Go Bulls! Jim Levitt for President!

Can things keep getting better for the Bucs? Yes! Today we picked up Michael Bennett, a solid running back.  Ernest Graham and Bennett will compliment each other very well. Graham is tough, durable, and a powerful back, while Bennet is more of a speedy, shifty back. If we keep letting Garcia throw with aggressive playcalling, the run game will work too.  The defense is swarming and hitting hard, without a doubt, playing lights out! Watch out NFC, the Bucs are on a Superbowl Mission!

Tim Tebow for heisman, not.  Matt Grothe for heisman! USF, the beast in the Big  East!  I am telling you, this is no accident, one game at a time, believe now or believe it later. They are BCS bound! Jim Levitt for President, I trust him more than most of the current candidates! At least coach of the year.  This team is fantastic, humble and great, and everything good, sorry I did not mean to leave out class act! This is a team, a team that has a great bond and belief in themselves. Jump on the bandwagon, who cares if you are a new fan, the football program is only ten years old. Support the Bulls, Florida's best college football team! Go Bulls! Chip Carter for Vice President, everybody loves Chip!

No it's not the Gators, it's the Bulls! It was just a matter of time before the Bulls were recognized for having a great football program. Jim Levitt, great job, Tampa loves you. The Gators will drop again after they lose to LSU this weekend, while FSU and Miami are not even in the picture.  With USF being located in the center of the state makes it easier for players to stay closer to home, when in the past they would go to one of the three elite football programs, Miami, Florida, and FSU, or even out of state. USF bulls have been good for some time now, it is no fluke. They are great now and with Jim L. at the helm they have many more good seasons ahead of them. Go Bulls Tampa believes in you, and more importantly you believe in yourselves. Go take care of Rutgers!

Is Cadillac the Grant Hill of the Bucs, it sure is going that direction. This is his second season and injured again.  What happened to the toughness in football?  I remember watching the San Francisco 49er's when I was growing up and watching Ronnie Lott have his finger cut off during the game, so he could get back in and knock someone else out. 

I hope and believe Ernest G. will carry the load fine, he is durable.  Pittman will compliment him well. The Bucs will be fine, maybe even better, definately tougher. Garcia is on a roll and it doesn't take a rocket scientist to see that the defense is playing Monty K. smack you in the face swarming defense.  Watch out NFC, the Bucs are coming!

Will the University of South Florida Bulls football team break the top ten in the BCS rankings? If the South Florida Bulls win out do they have a shot at the national title? Maybe that is a little too much, maybe not, only time will tell. Whether they win out or not they are in control of their own destiny and are in control of the Big East. What a great job Jim Levitt has done with this program, and great success in such little time.  Great job Bulls, you deserve a top ten ranking.

Wow, what a difference he has made so far.  He is a great football player and a class act.  He has helped solidify the defense that true Buc fans love and have longed for quite a while.  The defense is back!! Barrett has recieved the NFL defensive player of the week, and he deserves it, but let us not forget the incredible players around him.  The defensive unit is swarming and playing with swagger. I was at the game vs. the Rams, I don't know any teams in the league that are looking forward to playing against the Bucs.

Thank you for you comments, have a nice day.