The Bulls proved in Week One they have the talent to compete with the best in Division I. They proved Saturday they have the coaching to blow a game against an FCS team. Buffalo (1-2) eked out a win, 26-23 in quintuple overtime, against Stony Brook.
With the nightmare matchups of Heisman Trophy candidates Braxton Miller (Ohio State) and Lache Seastrunk (Baylor) behind them, the Bulls welcome an FCS school to their home field. Buffalo (0-2) opened the season surprising many by holding then-No.
When Athletic Director Danny White took over in 2012, he said he would bring big-time college athletics to Buffalo. Prior to the Bulls taking on Stony Brook in their home opener on Saturday, UB fans will see the first big game-day change under White. This season, students can tailgate in a different area from that of the general public.
Johnny Manziel, also known as "Johnny Football," represents everything wrong with college football. He's arrogant, self-absorbed, egotistical and immature.
The volleyball team has a mantra: You're only as good as your next win. The squad continues to look ahead to its next game even as it travels an unprecedented path.
When Natalie Jurisevic isn't tackling Mid-American Conference forwards one-on-one, she's building houses for underprivileged families in the Dominican Republic or learning the art of foreign business in Singapore. Jurisevic spent three weeks in the D.R.
The volleyball team came into this season with high expectations. The squad had the formula for success: a roster full of experienced upperclassmen. Through six games, it appears those expectations were justified. The Bulls (6-0) traveled to Ithaca for the Cornell Tournament this weekend hoping to stay perfect after going undefeated in their first three matches last weekend.
Game Rewind Podcast: The Spectrum's sports staff analyzes Saturday's game and what it means for UB's season -- https://ia601001.us.archive.org/20/items/bullsweektwopostgame/Bulls.mp3 Baylor scored a touchdown on each of its first seven drives and amassed a school-record 56 points in the first half. The game didn't get any prettier.
Quarterbacks: C The Good: Sophomore Joe Licata started the game off with a 'flea-flicker' pass to senior wide receiver Alex Neutz.
Fifty-six points and 501 total yards. These are not the final statistics for Baylor against Buffalo this weekend, or even its box score the week before against Wofford - an FCS school. These are Baylor's first-half statistics against the Bulls. This was supposed to be the greatest defense in program history - where was it? The Bulls have allowed 110 points in their first two games of the season, highlighted by the 70-13 embarrassment against Baylor Saturday.
When sophomore linebacker Nick Gilbo took the field Aug. 31 against No. 2 Ohio State, there were 103,980 people in the stands.
Offensive players to watch: Lache Seastrunk, junior, running back Seastrunk is the most prolific player on the Bears (1-0). He's a preseason first-team All-American running back (by ESPN and cbssports.com) who busted onto the scene midway through last season.
After traveling to No. 2 Ohio State (1-0) last week to open the season, the trek doesn't get any easier for the Bulls (0-1). Next up is another ranked team, No.
COLUMBUS, OHIO - In the middle of the third quarter, with No. 2 Ohio State (1-0) stalling in its own territory, senior linebacker Khalil Mack sacked quarterback Braxton Miller and forced a fumble. The play would have given the Bulls (0-1) the ball on the Buckeyes' 2-yard line, down by just 10 and threatening to make it a one-possession game. But it was called back because of an illegal-hands-to-the-face penalty on Mack, and Ohio State got a new set of downs and the ball spotted on its 37-yard line.
COLUMBUS, OHIO - Khalil Mack proved Saturday that he's not just one of the best players in the Mid-American Conference; he's one of the best in the nation.
It seems every year recently, the Bulls have repeated the same cycle. They start with high expectations before opening the season with a game against a BCS opponent.
Patrick Clarke The football team's special teams unit took the field with 23 seconds left and a scoreboard that read 24-24.
Joe Licata The camp competitions are over. The questions and debates are halted. The Bulls have decided on who will start under center and, as expected, it's the man who led Buffalo to victory in three of its final four games. Sophomore Joe Licata will be under center for what should be one of the most prolific offenses in recent memory at UB this football season. Following long winter workouts and spring ball, Licata emerged as the obvious choice for head coach Jeff Quinn for the 2013 season. With Licata at the helm, Buffalo scored at least 27 points in three of its final four games.
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