Syracuse vs. USF: A Big East Rivalry That Never Was

The Bulls and Orange were never rivals. And in fact, they were the furthest thing from it. And that's both weird AND okay.

The Syracuse Orange and USF Bulls shared a conference from the fall of 2005 through the spring of 2013, yet it's difficult to remember a single game in the series in any sport -- except maybe that final football game, which some might see as the baton pass.

You see, the teams, forced together by conference realignment's 2003/2004 go-around, were never supposed to be in the same place, never mind RIVALS by any means. The Orange were the long-standing Northeast power, while the Bulls were the upstart brought along because of increased athletic spending and a foothold in…