USF defensive coordinator Bob Shoop has his tenants for "winning'' situations — the things that must happen for the Bulls to be successful on the scoreboard.
Winning first-and-10 situations. Limiting the opponent to 3 yards or less.
Winning third-down situations. Getting off the field — by any means.
Winning clock situations. Being composed, having good on-field communication, being a well-conditioned team that doesn't wear out.
There's one more. It applies in every situation.
Creating havoc.
That means tackles for a loss. That means sacks and pressures. It might be the single greatest area where the Bulls must improve in order to become a winning, postseason-ready team.