Strength in Unity.

[Thugger Jackson]

Re: Strength in Unity.

Week 11 Top Stories
1. Fresno State is still in shock after losing their first game of the season.
2. Notre Dame goes into a tough environment and beats Georgia in OT.
3. Missouri is confident after a SEC victory over Tennessee.
4. Kansas State rolls on, this time against Big 12 opponent West Virginia
5. Penn State notches a conference win behind the arm of Spurlock vs. Michigan.

Week 12 Notable Games
#11 Nebraska (7-2, 4-2) at #15 Wisconsin (8-1, 5-1)
Ohio State (5-4, 3-3) at #2 Penn State (8-1, 5-1)
#14 Florida (6-3, 5-2) at #7 South Carolina (8-1, 6-1)
#24 Boston College (6-3, 4-2) at #6 Florida State (8-1, 6-1)
#16 Miami (6-3, 5-1) at #20 Virginia Tech (6-3, 4-2)
#5 Arizona (8-1, 5-1) at #18 UCLA (6-3, 4-3)

Week 12 Big 12 Schedule
#13 USF (7-2, 4-1) at Texas Tech (2-7, 1-4)
Baylor (4-5, 2-3) at UCF (4-5, 3-2)
Oklahoma State (4-5, 2-3) at Iowa State (4-5, 3-2)
Kansas (3-6, 1-4) at #1 Kansas State (9-0, 5-0)

Big 12 Conference Standings
North
1. Kansas State, 9-0, 5-0
2. Oklahoma, 6-4, 5-2
3. Iowa State, 4-5, 3-2
4. Oklahoma State, 4-5, 2-3
5. West Virginia, 3-7, 2-4
6. Kansas, 3-6, 1-4
South
1. USF, 7-2, 4-1
2. UCF, 4-5, 3-2
3. Texas, 6-4, 4-4
4. Baylor, 4-5, 2-3
5. TCU, 4-6, 2-5
6. Texas Tech, 2-7, 1-4

BCS Rankings
1. Kansas State, 9-0
2. Penn State, 8-1
3. Auburn, 8-1
4. Alabama, 8-1
5. Arizona, 8-1
6. South Carolina, 8-1
7. Florida State, 8-1
8. Michigan State, 7-2
9. Navy, 7-1
10. Michigan, 6-3
11. Nebraska, 7-2
12. USF, 7-2
13. Florida, 6-3
14. Fresno State, 9-1
15. Wisconsin, 8-1
16. Miami, 6-3
17. California, 6-3
18. Hawai'i, 7-2
19. Middle Tennessee State, 9-1
20. Louisville, 6-4
21. Missouri, 6-4
22. UCLA, 6-3
23. Texas A&M, 8-2
24. Virginia Tech, 6-3
25. Rutgers, 7-3

NCAA Players of the Week
Andy Cumming (QB, Indiana) :: W at Maryland :: 22 of 31, 396 yards, 14 carries, 85 yards, 5 total touchdowns.
Anthony Palmer (CB, NIU) :: W at Kent State :: 11 tackles, 2 tackles for loss, sack, 3 interceptions.

Big 12 Players of the Week
Alonzo Gallagher (QB, Oklahoma State) :: W vs. Texas Tech :: 18 of 29, 263 yards, 13 carries, 72 yards, 2 total touchdowns.
Richard Ashley (LB, TCU) :: W at Baylor :: 9 tackles, 2 tackles for loss, sack, fumble recovery.

Heisman Watch
Cameron King (HB, BYU) :: W at Air Force :: 36 carries, 192 yards, 2 touchdowns.
Charles Burch (HB, Clemson) :: L vs. Florida State :: 3 receptions, 53 yards, touchdown, 17 carries, 164 yards.
Jamaal Morris (QB, Texas) :: L at USF :: 19 of 31, 247 yards, touchdown.
Casey Wiggins (HB, MTSU) :: L at Louisiana :: 13 carries, 75 yards.
Harvey Hayes (QB, Kansas State) :: W at West Virginia :: 20 of 27, 265 yards, 4 touchdowns.

Top 247 Five-Star Commitments
Larry Harrell [OLB #1]: 6'3", 238lbs | Bradley, WV | 5-star :: Committed to Ohio State
Nate Pugh [HB #1]: 6'1", 205lbs | Westland, MI | 5-star :: Committed to Navy
Spencer Parrish [WR #1]: 5'10", 192lbs | Germantown, WI | 5-star :: Committed to Wisconsin
Phil Bates [WR #2]: 6'0", 193lbs | Sun Valley, NV | 5-star :: Committed to USC
Leroy Thomas [ATH #3]: 6'1", 215lbs | Ormond Beach, FL | 5-star :: Committed to Colorado
Brad Coleman [ATH #4]: 6'1", 273lbs | Fairdale, KY | 5-star :: Committed to Michigan
Brian Hamilton [HB #2]: 5'9", 189lbs | Jupiter, FL | 5-star :: Committed to Ohio State
Kyle Randle [TE #1]: 6'5", 265lbs | Fair Plain, MI | 5-star :: Committed to Notre Dame
Michael Woods [DE #1]: 6'1", 270lbs | Cloveleaf, TX | 5-star :: Committed to Texas
Roy Harris [DT #1]: 6'2", 270lbs | Euclid, OH | 5-star :: Committed to Wisconsin
Mike Leach [ATH #7]: 6'1", 213lbs | Groton, CT | 5-star :: Committed to USC
Troy Henry [HB #3]: 5'10", 196lbs | Alexander City, AL | 5-star :: Committed to South Florida
Norris Fontaine [OLB #2]: 6'4", 236lbs | Port Charlotte, FL | 5-star :: Committed to Notre Dame

[Thugger Jackson]

Re: Strength in Unity.

USF's win streak reaches six as they dominate Texas Tech to a 45-21 win over the Red Raiders
November 9th, 2019 -- Jones AT&T Stadium (Lubbock, Texas)
#13 South Florida Bulls (7-2, 4-1) at Texas Tech Red Raiders (2-7, 1-4)



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USF - 3 / 21 / 7 / 14 // 45
TTU - 0 / 7 / 0 / 14 // 21
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Scoring Summary
Quarter 1
3:08 (USF) R. Turner, 20 Yd FG

Quarter 2
5:41 (TTU) A. Morris, 20 Yd pass from G. Fulton
3:48 (USF) D. Johnson, 4 Yd run
0:48 (USF) M. Bush, returned interception 25 Yds
0:26 (USF) M. Harrell, 5 Yd run

Quarter 3
3:23 (USF) M. Holmes, 33 Yd pass from M. Harrell

Quarter 4
6:20 (USF) M. Harrell, 8 Yd run
4:24 (TTU) S. Moore, 14 Yd pass from T. Wesley
2:16 (USF) D. Ross, 1 Yd run
1:52 (TTU) S. Moore, 3 Yd pass from T. Wesley

#15 South Florida Bulls (8-2, 5-1)
QB David Johnson, Rs Sophomore: 14 of 22, 155 yards, 2 interceptions, 3 carries, 1 yard, touchdown.
QB Michael Harrell, Freshman: 7 of 7, 96 yards, touchdown, 9 carries, 55 yards 2 touchdowns.
HB Davis Ross, Junior: 11 carries, 77 yards.
HB James Thomas, Freshman: 8 carries, 63 yards.
WR Mike Holmes, Sophomore: 4 receptions, 84 yards, touchdown.
WR James Ellison, Freshman: 3 receptions, 42 yards.
CB Michael Bush, Junior: 5 tackles, interception, touchdown.
OLB Shelton Richardson, Senior: 4 tackles, 3 tackles for loss, 2 sacks.
DE Fred Hooper, Senior: 4 tackles, 2 tackles for loss, sack.
S Trey Davis, Sophomore: 2 tackles, interception.

Texas Tech Red Raiders (2-8, 1-5)
QB Tony Wesley, Rs Freshman: 11 of 14, 160 yards, 2 touchdowns.
QB Greg Fulton, Rs Junior: 8 of 17, 89 yards, touchdown, 2 interceptions (left game with injury).
S Tyrone Thomas, Rs Senior: 8 tackles.
S Larry Allen, Rs Junior: 7 tackles, interception.
CB Jim Scott, Rs Sophomore: 6 tackles, interception.

Next Game: at Baylor Bears (4-6, 2-4) :: B Overall, B+ Offense, B- Defense

[Thugger Jackson]

Re: Strength in Unity.

Week 12 Top Stories
1. Georgia notches a conference win against Auburn.
2. Georgia Tech lifts its ACC record to 3-5 with a close win over Pittsburgh.
3. Wisconsin edges Nebraska, keeps the power of Camp Randall Stadium alive.
4. Washington outlasts Oregon State in a battle of Pac-12 offenses.

Week 13 Notable Games
#20 Texas A&M (8-2, 5-2) at #3 Alabama (9-1, 6-1)
#23 Clemson (7-3, 5-3) at #18 Boston College (7-3, 5-2)
LSU (6-4, 3-4) at #8 Auburn (8-2, 6-1)
#2 Penn State (9-1, 6-1) at #6 Michigan State (8-2, 5-2)
#21 Missouri (6-4, 3-4) at #22 Florida (6-4, 5-3)

Week 13 Big 12 Schedule
#10 USF (8-2, 5-1) at Baylor (4-6, 2-4)
Iowa State (4-6, 3-3) at Kansas (3-7, 1-5)
UCF (5-5, 4-2) at Texas Tech (2-8, 1-5)
TCU (4-7, 2-5) at West Virginia (3-7, 2-4)
#1 Kansas State (10-0, 6-0) at Oklahoma State (5-5, 3-3)

Big 12 Conference Standings
North
1. Kansas State, 10-0, 6-0 **
2. Oklahoma, 7-4, 5-2
3. Oklahoma State, 5-5, 3-3
4. Iowa State, 4-6, 3-3
5. West Virginia, 3-7, 2-4
6. Kansas, 3-7, 1-5
South
1. USF, 8-2, 5-1
2. UCF, 5-5, 4-2
3. Texas, 6-5, 4-4
4. Baylor, 4-6, 2-4
5. TCU, 4-7, 2-5
6. Texas Tech, 2-8, 1-5

BCS Rankings
1. Kansas State, 10-0
2. Penn State, 9-1
3. Arizona, 9-1
4. Alabama, 9-1
5. South Carolina, 9-1
6. Michigan State, 8-2
7. Michigan, 7-3
8. Auburn, 8-2
9. USF, 8-2
10. Wisconsin, 9-1
11. Fresno State, 9-1
12. Florida State, 8-2
13. Miami, 7-3
14. California, 7-3
15. Boston College, 7-3
16. Nebraska, 7-3
17. Navy, 7-2
18. Mid Tenn State, 10-2
19. Texas A&M, 8-2
20. Georgia, 6-4
21. Missouri, 6-4
22. Florida, 6-4
23. Houston, 7-2
24. UCLA, 6-4
25. Clemson, 7-3

NCAA Players of the Week
Anthony Garrett (QB, Colorado State) :: W at Utah State :: 22 of 33, 369 yards, 5 touchdowns.
Jake Morrison (S, Georgia State) :: W vs. Arkansas State :: 5 tackles, forced fumble, 2 interceptions.

Big 12 Players of the Week
Alonzo Gallagher (QB, Oklahoma State) :: W at Iowa State :: 21 of 33, 231 yards, 19 carries, 112 yards, 4 total touchdowns.
Josh Heath (DT, Oklahoma) :: W vs. Ohio :: 6 tackles, 2 tackles for loss, sack, forced fumble, fumble recovery.

Heisman Watch
Cameron King (HB, BYU) :: L at California :: 38 carries, 240 yards, 3 touchdowns.
Charles Burch (HB, Clemson) :: W at Syracuse :: 21 carries, 153 yards, 2 touchdowns.
Casey Wiggins (HB, MTSU) :: W at Army :: 16 carries, 111 yards, 3 touchdowns.
Harvey Hayes (QB, Kansas State) :: W vs. Kansas :: 23 of 33, 332 yards, 3 touchdowns.
Darron Jones (QB, Wisconsin) :: W vs. Nebraska :: 14 of 31, 213 yards, 3 touchdowns, 11 carries, 49 yards.

Top 247 Five-Star Commitments
Larry Harrell [OLB #1]: 6'3", 238lbs | Bradley, WV | 5-star :: Committed to Ohio State
Nate Pugh [HB #1]: 6'1", 205lbs | Westland, MI | 5-star :: Committed to Navy
Spencer Parrish [WR #1]: 5'10", 192lbs | Germantown, WI | 5-star :: Committed to Wisconsin
Phil Bates [WR #2]: 6'0", 193lbs | Sun Valley, NV | 5-star :: Committed to USC
Leroy Thomas [ATH #3]: 6'1", 215lbs | Ormond Beach, FL | 5-star :: Committed to Colorado
Brad Coleman [ATH #4]: 6'1", 273lbs | Fairdale, KY | 5-star :: Committed to Michigan
Brian Hamilton [HB #2]: 5'9", 189lbs | Jupiter, FL | 5-star :: Committed to Ohio State
Kyle Randle [TE #1]: 6'5", 265lbs | Fair Plain, MI | 5-star :: Committed to Notre Dame
Michael Woods [DE #1]: 6'1", 270lbs | Cloveleaf, TX | 5-star :: Committed to Texas
Roy Harris [DT #1]: 6'2", 270lbs | Euclid, OH | 5-star :: Committed to Wisconsin
Mike Leach [ATH #7]: 6'1", 213lbs | Groton, CT | 5-star :: Committed to USC
Troy Henry [HB #3]: 5'10", 196lbs | Alexander City, AL | 5-star :: Committed to South Florida
Norris Fontaine [OLB #2]: 6'4", 236lbs | Port Charlotte, FL | 5-star :: Committed to Notre Dame

[Thugger Jackson]

Re: Strength in Unity.

Bulls continue to load up at safety with yet another commitment as four-star S Peterson commit to the Bulls
Eddie Fernandez -- 247 Sports USF Insider

USF has put together quite a run of safeties with the pinnacle being Dan Johnson who is now being followed up with a pair of talented guys in Trey Davis and Chip Bryant. USF is hoping that in this class, it can strike gold again at the position and it's doing so by landing as many as they can.

IMG Academy safety Sam Peterson, originally from Glenrock, Wyoming, committed to the Bulls last week and give them their third safety commit of the class. Add in athlete Brandon Burns who could play safety as well and it's a loaded defensive backfield class.

The Bulls were late on Peterson, not recruiting the safety until he made the move to IMG Academy this past fall and earned his fourth star as well as made his way inside the top 200 rankings. At six-foot-one, he is one of the fastest players in this class and probably fits the mold of what USF wants in their safeties as rangy, physical players capable of playing from hash to hash.

Peterson gives USF it's eleventh commitment of the class as they start winding down into the home stretch with few spots available now. The Bulls have been incredibly efficient, not losing many recruits but the losses could start coming in now. G Brian Smith is leaning towards Florida with an upcoming visit on the dock while USF continues to battle for CB Sonny Underwood but can't quite seem to be able to get him to commit over Iowa. And then there's Ben Hawthorne, the local tight end prospect who flips from school to school depending on the week with Army being the latest fad.

2020 USF Recruiting Class
HB Troy Henry [HB #3]: 5'10", 195lbs | Alexander City, AL | 5-star | 4.36 40-yd dash, 275 Bench Press Max, 290 Squat Max
WR/DB Brandon Burns [ATH #11]: 6'1", 197lbs | Hanford, CA | 4-star | 4.50 40-yd dash, 390 Bench Press Max, 270 Squat Max
ATH Erik Bass [ATH #22]: 6'0", 246lbs | Athens, AL | 4-star | 4.46 40-yd dash, 425 Bench Press Max, 305 Squat Max
S Sam Peterson [S #8]: 6'1", 179lbs | Glenrcok, WY [IMG Academy] | 4-star | 4.44 40-yd dash dash, 370 Bench Press Max, 325 Squat Max
WR John Dixon [WR #43]: 6'3", 213lbs | Lake Wales, FL | 3-star | 4.34 40-yd dash, 290 Bench Press Max, 235 Squat Max
QB Jeremy Thomas [QB #21]: 6'1", 242lbs | Calhoun, GA | 3-star | 5.02 40-yd dash, 235 Bench Press Max, 230 Squat Max
LB Montrell Jennings [LB #30]: 5'11", 231lbs | Pinellas Park, FL | 3-star | 4.62 40-yd dash, 325 Bench Press Max, 560 Squat Max
TE Martin Rushing [TE #32]: 6'7", 260lbs | Tampa, FL | 3-star | 4.64 40-yard dash, 270 Bench Press Max, 280 Squat Max
S Pierre Hodge [S #36]: 6'0", 195lbs | Miami, FL | 3-star | 4.52 40-yd dash, 395 Bench Press Max, 305 Squat Max
S Chris Wade [S #26]: 6'1", 177lbs | Tampa, FL | 3-star | 4.62 40-yd dash, 370 Bench Press Max, 335 Squat Max
FB Terrance Holland [FB #15]: 6'1", 250lbs | Carol City, FL | 2-star | 4.62 40-yd dash, 370 Bench Press Max, 320 Squat Max

2020 USF Recruiting Board
T Derek Charles [T #3]: 6'5", 269lbs | Burbank, CA | 4-star :: USF, Oregon, Colorado State
CB Sonny Underwood [CB #1]: 6'1", 181lbs | Miami, FL | 4-star :: Iowa, USF
TE Ben Hawthorne [TE #6]: 6'3", 242lbs | Tampa, FL | 4-star :: Army, USF, Kentucky, Notre Dame
G Brian Smith [G #1]: 6'4", 309lbs | Clearwater, FL | 4-star :: USF, Auburn, Florida, Georgia
QB James Pittman [QB #38]: 6'6'", 220lbs | Dallas, TX | 3-star :: USF, Wyoming, Army
T Roger Spencer [T #91]: 6'7", 280lbs | Boca Del Mar, FL | 2-star :: Tulane, Cincinnati, Rice, Ohio, USF
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T Ryan Williams [T #8]: 6'4", 280lbs | Cartersville, GA | 4-star :: Committed to Florida

[Thugger Jackson]

Re: Strength in Unity.

Bulls' streak of nine-win seasons reaches six following dominant defensive performance against Baylor
November 16th, 2019 -- McLane Stadium (Waco, Texas)
#10 South Florida Bulls (8-2, 5-1) at Baylor Bears (4-6, 2-4)



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USF - 0 / 10 / 14 / 7 // 31
BAY - 3 / 0 / 0 / 0 // 3
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Scoring Summary
Quarter 1
3:22 (BAY) R. Rogers, 31 Yd FG

Quarter 2
7:53 (USF) R. Turner, 23 Yd FG
2:34 (USF) D. Johnson, 7 Yd run

Quarter 3
5:59 (USF) M. Harrell, 11 Yd run
2:05 (USF) M. Hines, 30 Yd run

Quarter 4
4:29 (USF) D. Ross, 4 Yd run

#15 South Florida Bulls (8-2, 5-1)
QB David Johnson, Rs Sophomore: 13 of 16, 176 yards, interception, 6 carries, 12 yards, touchdown.
QB Michael Harrell, Freshman: 5 of 8, 47 yards, 9 carries, 36 yards, touchdown.
HB Davis Ross, Junior: 7 carries, 45 yards touchdown.
HB James Thomas, Freshman: 7 carries, 34 yards.
WR Mike Holmes, Sophomore: 4 receptions, 60 yards.
TE Robert Holland, Rs Senior: 4 receptions, 43 yards.
WR James Ellison, Freshman: 3 receptions, 53 yards.
S Chip Bryant, Sophomore: 8 tackles, 2 tackles for loss.
LB Scott Stewart, Freshman: 5 tackles, tackle for loss, sack, interception.

Baylor Bears (4-7, 2-5)
QB Dominic Daniels, Rs Senior: 31 of 45, 222 yards, interception.
HB Chris Nolen, Junior: 13 carries, 26 yards.
WR Cory Purcell, Junior: 6 receptions, 53 yards.
WR Jeremy Irons, Junior: 5 receptions, 44 yards.
WR Donald Nance, Junior: 5 receptions, 44 yards.
LB Bryan Dawson, Rs Senior: 7 tackles.
DE John Brooks, Rs Sophomore: 4 tackles, 2 tackles for loss, 2 sacks.
CB Jason Stanley, Rs Senior: 4 tackles, interception.

Next Game: vs. UCF Golden Knights (6-5, 5-2) :: B Overall, B+ Offense, B- Defense

[Thugger Jackson]

Re: Strength in Unity.

Week 13 Top Stories
1. Alabama improves to 7-1 in SEC play with a 49-14 win over #20 Texas A&M.
2. Anderson and Michigan State knock off conference opponent Penn State 32-28.
3. Wildcats notch another W, this time against Big 12 foe Oklahoma State.
4. Ohio State holds on to beat Indiana 34-28.

Week 14 Notable Games
#18 UCLA (7-4, 4-4) at #22 USC (7-4, 6-2)
#8 Auburn (9-2, 7-1) at #2 Alabama (10-1, 7-1)
#17 Clemson (8-3, 6-3) at #5 South Carolina (10-1, 8-1)
#16 Missouri (7-4, 4-4) at #20 Texas A&M (8-3, 5-3)

Week 14 Big 12 Schedule
UCF (6-5, 5-2) at #10 USF (9-2, 6-1)
West Virginia (3-8, 2-5) at #23 Oklahoma (7-4, 5-2)
Texas (6-5, 4-4) at Vanderbilt (5-6, 3-6)
Oklahoma State (5-6, 3-4) at Kansas (3-8, 1-6)
Texas Tech (2-9, 1-6) at Baylor (4-7, 2-5)
#1 Kansas State (11-0, 7-0) at Iowa State (5-6, 4-3)

Big 12 Conference Standings
North
1. Kansas State, 11-0, 7-0 **
2. Oklahoma, 7-4, 5-2
3. Iowa State, 5-6, 4-3
4. Oklahoma State, 5-6, 3-4
5. West Virginia, 4-7, 3-4
6. Kansas, 3-8, 1-6
South
1. USF, 9-2, 6-1
2. UCF, 6-5, 5-2
3. Texas, 6-5, 4-4
4. TCU, 5-7, 3-5
5. Baylor, 4-7, 2-5
6. Texas Tech, 2-9, 1-6

BCS Rankings
1. Kansas State, 11-0
2. Michigan State, 9-2
3. Alabama, 10-1
4. Arizona, 10-1
5. South Carolina, 10-1
6. Michigan, 8-3
7. Penn State, 9-2
8. Auburn, 9-2
9. Wisconsin, 10-1
10. USF, 9-2
11. Fresno State, 10-1
12. Florida State, 9-3
13. Miami, 8-3
14. Navy, 8-2
15. Mid Tenn State, 10-1
16. Missouri, 7-4
17. Houston, 8-2
18. Clemson, 8-3
19. UCLA, 7-4
20. Texas A&M, 8-3
21. Oklahoma, 7-4
22. Boston College, 7-4
23. USC, 7-4
24. Iowa, 7-4
25. Rutgers, 8-4

NCAA Players of the Week
Dennis Parham (HB, Navy) :: W vs. Tulane :: 29 carries, 167 yards, 4 touchdowns.
Jon Hunter (OLB, Bowling Green) :: W at Buffalo :: 11 tackles, 4 tackles for loss, sack, forced fumble, fumble recovery.

Big 12 Players of the Week
Chris Porter (QB, TCU) :: W at West Virginia :: 20 of 29, 292 yards, 5 touchdowns, 12 carries, 40 yards.
Wesley Sanders (CB, Iowa State) :: W at Kansas :: 5 tackles, 2 interceptions.

Heisman Watch
Cameron King (HB, BYU) :: L at UCLA :: 35 carries, 224 yards, touchdown.
Charles Burch (HB, Clemson) :: W at Boston College :: 23 carries, 127 yards.
Nate Elliott (HB, South Carolina) :: W vs. Mississippi State :: 29 carries, 187 yards, 2 touchdowns.
Harvey Hayes (QB, Kansas State) :: W at Oklahoma State :: 23 of 31, 291 yards, 4 touchdowns.
Casey Wiggins (HB, MTSU) :: L at Army :: 16 carries, 111 yards, 3 touchdowns.

Top 247 Five-Star Commitments
Larry Harrell [OLB #1]: 6'3", 238lbs | Bradley, WV | 5-star :: Committed to Ohio State
Nate Pugh [HB #1]: 6'1", 205lbs | Westland, MI | 5-star :: Committed to Navy
Spencer Parrish [WR #1]: 5'10", 192lbs | Germantown, WI | 5-star :: Committed to Wisconsin
Phil Bates [WR #2]: 6'0", 193lbs | Sun Valley, NV | 5-star :: Committed to USC
Leroy Thomas [ATH #3]: 6'1", 215lbs | Ormond Beach, FL | 5-star :: Committed to Colorado
Brad Coleman [ATH #4]: 6'1", 273lbs | Fairdale, KY | 5-star :: Committed to Michigan
Brian Hamilton [HB #2]: 5'9", 189lbs | Jupiter, FL | 5-star :: Committed to Ohio State
Lamar Phillips [ATH #6]: 6'1", 177lbs | Richmond, KY | 5-star :: Committed to Georgia
Kyle Randle [TE #1]: 6'5", 265lbs | Fair Plain, MI | 5-star :: Committed to Notre Dame
Michael Woods [DE #1]: 6'1", 270lbs | Cloveleaf, TX | 5-star :: Committed to Texas
Roy Harris [DT #1]: 6'2", 270lbs | Euclid, OH | 5-star :: Committed to Wisconsin
Mike Leach [ATH #7]: 6'1", 213lbs | Groton, CT | 5-star :: Committed to USC
Troy Henry [HB #3]: 5'10", 196lbs | Alexander City, AL | 5-star :: Committed to South Florida
Norris Fontaine [OLB #2]: 6'4", 236lbs | Port Charlotte, FL | 5-star :: Committed to Notre Dame

[Thugger Jackson]

Re: Strength in Unity.

Recruiting Class in Review: The class that brought USF football to the forefront of college football, a look back at USF's 2016 recruiting class
Eddie Fernandez -- 247 Sports USF Insider

If the Malcolm Francois era at USF continues to improve with the Bulls eventually becoming a staple and perhaps a powerhouse in college football, one recruiting class above all will need to be given their flowers and it's the 2016 recruiting class that featured some of the best players to ever don the USF green and gold.


With everyone in that class heading into either their senior or redshirt junior season, let's revisit that class and grade it out. The grading criteria is as follows: 1 star for non-contributor, 2 star for depth player, 3 star for contributor, 4 star for impact starter, 5 star for a star player.

2016 USF Bulls Recruiting Class
ATH Zac White [ATH #3]: 5'10", 218lbs | Jesup, GA | 5-star
Career Stats » 226 receptions, 3065 yards, 26 touchdowns.
Analysis » The all-time leader at USF in receptions and touchdowns and second in receiving yards, White is simply put one of the best players to ever play at USF, if not the best. He came in with massive hype and expectations that appeared to be unattainable but yet exceeded them.
Grade » 5-star

S Dan Johnson [S #1]: 6'0", 204lbs | Alpharetta, GA | 5-star
Career Stats » 210 tackles, 54 tackles for loss, 8 sacks, 6 interceptions, touchdown, 11 pass breakups, 5 forced fumbles.
Analysis » The most decorated player in Bulls history and arguably -- there is no other argument -- the best defensive player in USF history. Johnson was a three-year starter and two-time Thorpe, Bednarik and Nagurski award winner at USF. He helped stabilized a defense and set the template for what USF wants at safety for years to come.
Grade » 5-star

WR Jay Stevens [#15 WR]: 6'0", 193lbs | Grenada, MS | 4-star
Career Stats » 86 receptions, 1106 yards, 7 touchdowns.
Analysis » It's hard to call someone a bust when they have 1,000 yards and were a contributor for four seasons but as soon as Stevens got to Tampa, he soon became forgotten behind White and Franklin Sapp. He was never able to be the main guy or even the second guy or even the third guy.....or even the fourth receiver in the offense so part of it is just not enough opportunities.
Grade » 3-star

ILB Mark Bennett [#13 ILB]: 6'1", 235lbs | Hallandale, FL | 4-star
Career Stats » 53 tackles, 12 tackles for loss, sack.
Analysis » Bennett was in a similar boat as Stevens where he's been a contributor but not exactly living up to his initial recruiting ranking. Bennett was non-existent his first two seasons but after last year and this season, Bennett is starting to show flashes of what he was billed as being. With another year of eligibility left, Bennett could be the anchor at linebacker for next year's defense.
Grade » 4-star

WR Corey Sharp [#28 WR]: 6'1", 192lbs | Fair Oaks, GA | 4-star
Career Stats » 120 receptions, 1469 yards, 8 touchdowns.
Analysis » Another player that is tough to grade. Was Corey Sharp a good player at USF? Yes. Was he a very good player and an impact starter? Debatable. Sharp was always third fiddle behind White and Sapp and is now second fiddle to Holmes not to mention that the offense is now very different and more run oriented. Nevertheless, Sharp has over 100 career catches and that's nothing to sneeze at.
Grade » 3-star

ATH Franklin Sapp [#43 ATH]: 6'3", 186lbs | Dock Junction, GA | 4-star
Career Stats » 202 receptions, 3155 yards, 14 touchdowns.
Analysis » The most exciting player in Bulls history is without a doubt Franklin Sapp. Sapp was as explosive as they come and could blow a game open in just a few seconds with his ability to take the top off a defense. He is the career leader in receiving yards and did it in just three seasons with injuries almost every year.
Grade » 5-star

HB Brian Reynolds [#21 HB]: 6'0", 225lbs | Crystal Springs, MS | 4-star
Career Stats » 137 carries, 680 yards, 9 touchdowns.
Analysis » Reynolds is yet another back in a long line of productive running backs that the Bulls have been able to recruit. He never quite became the feature back and likely never will at this point, even with another season left, but nevertheless, he was productive, just not quite a 4-star.
Grade » 3-star

WR Matt Hill [#37 WR]: 6'1", 198lbs | Miami, FL | 4-star
Career Stats » 27 receptions, 416 yards, 3 touchdowns.
Analysis » Hill, like Sharp and Stevens, was a forgotten receiver for many years and still is. He had 14 catches as a redshirt freshman and has yet to top that, catching just two passes last season and eleven this season. He has another year left and could have a bigger role but for now, he's a bit of a bust just because of lack of opportunities.
Grade » 3-star

ATH Fred Hooper [#56 ATH]: 6'1", 264lbs | East Naples, FL | 3-star
Career Stats » 87 tackles, 31 tackles for loss, 7 sacks, interception.
Analysis » The Fred Hooper experience was a wild one. He came in as a high school running back, found his way at defensive end and did nothing for two seasons before making the move to linebacker and becoming all-conference. Scott Stewart comes in, wins the job as a true freshman and kicks Hooper back to defensive end where he's now having his best season with three sacks and fifteen tackles for losses.
Grade » 4-star

DT Jamey Little [#31 DT]: 5'11", 289lbs | Jacksonville Beach, FL | 3-star
Career Stats » 18 tackles, 9 tackle for loss, 4 sacks
Analysis » Little is a two-year starter that hasn't been anything special but has been consistent. Injuries slowed down his senior season but when it's all said and done, this was a good take.
Grade » 3-star

OLB Shelton Richardson [#19 OLB]: 6'1", 220lbs | Tampa, FL | 3-star
Career Stats » 245 tackles, 76 tackles for loss, 21.5 sacks, 2 interceptions, 8 forced fumbles.
Analysis » If anyone can argue that they're a better defensive player than Dan Johnson, it's probably his classmate Shelton Richardson. Richardson came back for his senior season and is likely looking at an all-american season with a career high 10 sacks and 28 tackles for loss. He was an undersized edge rusher as a freshman, moved off the ball in 2018 and still had success and is now being used as both in his senior season.
Grade » 5-star

WR Scott Diggs [#99 WR]: 6'2", 191lbs | Scottdale, GA | 3-star
Career Stats » No stats.
Analysis » The first real complete bust of the class, Diggs never got it going at USF and never found the field.
Grade » 1-star

OLB Derek O'Neill [#102 OLB]: 6'3", 220lbs | Miami, FL | 2-star
Career Stats » 7 tackles.
Analysis » A special teams player, O'Neill was exactly what USF and the recruiting services thought he would be, just another body. There is a caveat as he has another year of eligibility left and could start next season.
Grade » 2-star

OLB Rob Matthews [#121 OLB]: 6'2", 214lbs | Zephyrhills, FL | 2-star
Career Stats » No stats.
Analysis » Similar to O'Neil, Matthews has been a special teams player mainly and looks to compete for a starting spot next season.
Grade » 1-star

S Mike Clark [#84 SS]: 6'2", 190lbs | Jacksonville, FL | 2-star
Career Stats » 2 tackles.
Analysis » Clark was stuck behind Dan Johnson and he's now stuck behind two elite talents in Chip Bryant and Trey Davis.
Grade » 1-star

G Quinton Payne [#102 G]: 6'6", 330lbs | Tampa, FL | 2-star
Career Stats » No stats
Analysis » Payne hasn't played thus far but could be the Bulls starting right tackle next season.
Grade » 1-star

G Brian Brown [#116 G]: 6'0", 309lbs | Bonita Springs, FL | 2-star
Career Stats » 9 pancakes, 0 sacks allowed.
Analysis » Brown was headed for complete irrelevancy in his seasons at USF but has been the Bulls best offensive linemen this season with another year of eligibility left.
Grade » 3-star

OLB Matt Thompson [#166 OLB]: 6'6", 226lbs | Myrtle Grove, FL | 2-star JUCO
Career Stats » 19 tackles, 4 tackles for loss.
Analysis » A fine line between a 2-star and a 3-star, Thompson comes in as a 2-star but met his expectations with a few spot starts here and there and some special teams action.
Grade » 2-star

DT Anton Tate [#150 DT]: 5'11", 268lbs | Hialeah, FL | 1-star JUCO
Career Stats » 2 tackles, 2 tackles for loss, sack.
Analysis » A bench player that filled in when required.
Grade » 2-star

Superlative Awards
Most Important Signing: With several receivers in the bag already heading into signing day, Dan Johnson was the biggest get over Zac White despite White being ranked higher than him. Johnson was viewed as a generational talent and in a lot of ways, he was.

Most Productive Signing: It's often referred to as 'The Georgia Trio' with Johnson, White and Sapp but going to throw Tampa native Shelton Richardson in there too. It's too tough to pick from those four but given Richardson's extra year, he gets the slight nod in terms of production.

Biggest Bust of the Class: If Stevens wasn't ranked higher than several other productive players in this class alone, calling him a bust would be unfair but he was so he gets that nod. Scott Diggs is another candidate as well although he was a three-star recruit.

Most Untapped Potential: Brian Reynolds never got it going with the Bulls and part of that was due to being behind some really good backs when he got to USF such as Leon Ward and then once at USF, the Bulls kept recruiting talented guys such as David Ross and James Thomas.

Biggest Steal of the Class: It's an easy answer and it's Richardson, who is at worse, the fourth best player of this recruiting class and came in as the eleventh.

Biggest Lost of the Class: USF lost defensive tackle Rian Williams to NC State on National Signing Day with Williams going on to be a four-year contributor at NC State and a three-year stater with 94 tackles and 18 tackels for loss along with four sacks. Having Williams as a five-technique with Richardson on the edge would have been a scary sight.

[Thugger Jackson]

Re: Strength in Unity.

David Johnson returns to freshman former, throws for five touchdowns as Holmes breaks Sapp's record for receiving yards
November 22nd, 2019 -- Raymond James Stadium (Tampa, Florida)
UCF Golden Knights (6-5, 5-2) at #10 USF Bulls (9-2, 6-1)



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UCF - 7 / 10 / 7 / 7 // 31
USF - 10 / 21 / 28 / 0 // 59
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Scoring Summary
Quarter 1
4:25 (USF) R. Turner, 26 Yd FG
1:52 (USF) M. Mason, 8 Yd pass from D. Johnson
0:36 (UCF) J. Fox, 11 Yd run

Quarter 2
7:13 (USF) M. Mason, 29 Yd pass from M. Harrell
4:52 (UCF) B. Todd, 1 Yd run
3:29 (USF) M. Holmes, 11 Yd run
1:30 (UCF) T. Cooper, 34 Yd FG
0:59 (USF) M. Mason, 26 Yd pass from D. Johnson

Quarter 3
5:40 (USF) M. Holmes, 37 Yd pass from D. Johnson
3:10 (USF) D. Ross, 1 Yd run
2:30 (UCF) J. Bell, 30 Yd pass from L. Hill
1:44 (USF) M. Holmes, 53 Yd pass from D. Johnson
0:34 (USF) J. Thomas, 21 Yd run

Quarter 4
6:48 (UCF) A. Johnson, 0 Yd pass from L. Hill

#10 South Florida Bulls (9-2, 6-1)
QB David Johnson, Rs Sophomore: 21 of 24, 431 yards, 5 touchdowns
QB Michael Harrell, Freshman: 7 of 9, 93 yards, 5 carries, 24 yards.
HB Davis Ross, Junior: 7 carries, 27 yards, touchdown.
HB Brian Reynolds, Rs Junior: 5 carries, 47 yards.
WR Marco Mason, Sophomore: 9 receptions, 155 yards, 3 touchdowns.
WR Mike Holmes, Sophomore: 8 receptions, 271 yards (school record), 3 touchdowns.
CB Bradley Bentley, Junior: 6 tackles.
S Chip Bryant, Sophomore: 3 tackles, 2 tackles for loss, interception.

UCF Golden Knights (6-6, 5-3)
CB Anthony West, Rs Junior: 8 tackles, sack.

Next Game: Conference Championship

[Thugger Jackson]

Re: Strength in Unity.

Week 14 & 15 Top Stories
1. Michigan invades The Horseshoe and barely wins a tough battle vs. Ohio State.
2. Auburn notches a conference win behind the arm of Pino.
3. #3 Michigan State loses a shocker to Big Ten opponent Maryland 41-35.
4. Trojans are confident after a Pac-12 victory over UCLA.

Conference Championship Week
Big XI :: #9 USF (10-2, 7-1) at #1 Kansas State (12-0, 8-0)
C-USA :: Louisiana Tech (6-6, 5-3) at #13 Middle Tennessee State (11-1, 8-0)
SEC :: #5 Auburn (10-2, 8-1) at #3 South Carolina (11-1, 8-1)
MWC :: Boise State (8-5, 5-3) at #23 Hawai'i (9-3, 7-1)
Pac-12 :: #24 Oregon (7-5, 6-3) at #2 Arizona (11-1, 8-1)
ACC :: #11 Florida State (10-2, 7-2) at #12 Miami (9-3, 8-1)
Big Ten :: #6 Penn State (10-2, 7-2) at #10 Wisconsin (11-1, 8-1)
MAC :: Central Michigan (6-6, 6-3) at Miami University (8-4, 7-2)

BCS Rankings
1. Kansas State, 12-0
2. Arizona, 11-1
3. South Carolina, 11-1
4. Michigan, 9-3
5. Auburn, 10-2
6. Penn State, 10-2
7. Alabama, 10-2
8. Wisconsin, 11-1
9. USF, 10-2
10. Fresno State, 11-1
11. Florida State, 10-2
12. Miami, 9-3
13. Navy, 10-2
14. Middle Tennessee State, 11-1
15. Texas A&M, 9-3
16. Houston, 10-2
17. USC, 8-4
18. Michigan State, 9-3
19. Boston College, 8-4
20. Oklahoma, 8-4
21. Iowa, 8-4
22. Rutgers, 8-4
23. Hawai'i, 9-3
24. Clemson, 8-4
25. Oregon, 7-5

Heisman Watch
Cameron King (HB, BYU) :: L at UCLA :: 35 carries, 224 yards, touchdown.
Charles Burch (HB, Clemson) :: L at South Carolina :: 14 carries, 87 yards, 2 touchdowns.
Harvey Hayes (QB, Kansas State) :: W at Iowa State :: 30 of 48, 398 yards, 4 touchdowns.
Nate Elliott (HB, South Carolina) :: W vs. Clemson :: 7 carries, 55 yards, touchdown.
Jamaal Morris (QB, Texas) :: W at Vanderbilt :: 22 of 33, 247 yards, 13 carries, 32 yards, 3 total touchdowns.

Top 247 Five-Star Commitments
Larry Harrell [OLB #1]: 6'3", 238lbs | Bradley, WV | 5-star :: Committed to Ohio State
Nate Pugh [HB #1]: 6'1", 205lbs | Westland, MI | 5-star :: Committed to Navy
Spencer Parrish [WR #1]: 5'10", 192lbs | Germantown, WI | 5-star :: Committed to Wisconsin
Phil Bates [WR #2]: 6'0", 193lbs | Sun Valley, NV | 5-star :: Committed to USC
Leroy Thomas [ATH #3]: 6'1", 215lbs | Ormond Beach, FL | 5-star :: Committed to Colorado
Brad Coleman [ATH #4]: 6'1", 273lbs | Fairdale, KY | 5-star :: Committed to Michigan
Brian Hamilton [HB #2]: 5'9", 189lbs | Jupiter, FL | 5-star :: Committed to Ohio State
Lamar Phillips [ATH #6]: 6'1", 177lbs | Richmond, KY | 5-star :: Committed to Georgia
Kyle Randle [TE #1]: 6'5", 265lbs | Fair Plain, MI | 5-star :: Committed to Notre Dame
Michael Woods [DE #1]: 6'1", 270lbs | Cloveleaf, TX | 5-star :: Committed to Texas
Roy Harris [DT #1]: 6'2", 270lbs | Euclid, OH | 5-star :: Committed to Wisconsin
Mike Leach [ATH #7]: 6'1", 213lbs | Groton, CT | 5-star :: Committed to USC
Troy Henry [HB #3]: 5'10", 196lbs | Alexander City, AL | 5-star :: Committed to South Florida
Norris Fontaine [OLB #2]: 6'4", 236lbs | Port Charlotte, FL | 5-star :: Committed to Notre Dame
Chase Meyers [ILB #3]: 5'11", 216lbs | Worthington, OH | 5-star :: Committed to Ohio State

[Thugger Jackson]

Re: Strength in Unity.

Bulls dominate time of possession to put an end to Kansas State's BCS hopes, Hayes' Heisman chances with Big 12 Championship win
December 7th, 2019 -- Cowboys Stadium (Dallas, Texas)
#9 USF Bulls (10-2, 7-1) at #1 Kansas State Wildcats (12-0, 8-0)



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USF - 0 / 7 / 7 / 10 // 24
KSU - 3 / 3 / 0 / 8 // 14
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Scoring Summary
Quarter 1
0:43 (KSU) J. Jones, 25 Yd FG

Quarter 2
6:14 (USF) R. Holland, 13 Yd pass from M. Harrell
1:52 (KSU) J. Jones, 40 Yd FG

Quarter 3
5:13 (USF) C. Sharp, 12 Yd pass from M. Harrell

Quarter 4
7:46 (USF) R. Turner, 19 Yd FG
7:19 (USF) G. Johnston, 1 Yd run
4:08 (KSU) S. Franklin, 29 Yd pass from H. Hayes (2pt)

#9 South Florida Bulls (11-2, 8-1)
QB David Johnson, Rs Sophomore: 10 of 15, 77 yards, 2 interceptions.
QB Michael Harrell, Freshman: 8 of 8, 66 yards, 2 touchdowns, 15 carries, 145 yards.
HB Brian Reynolds, Rs Junior: 9 carries, 26 yards.
HB James Thomas, Freshman: 9 carries, 17 yards.
HB Davis Ross, Junior: 5 carries, 22 yards.
WR Marco Mason, Sophomore: 6 receptions, 52 yards.
LB Scott Stewart, Freshman: 7 tackles.
CB Bradley Bentley, Junior: 2 tackles, interception.
CB Marcus Hines, Freshman: 2 tackles, interception.

#1 Kansas State Wildcats (12-1, 8-1)
QB Harvey Hayes, Rs Senior: 25 of 39, 211 yards, touchdown, 2 interceptions.
HB Anthony Samuel, Rs Senior: 9 carries, 43 yards, 9 receptions, 43 yards.
WR Marcus Smith, Rs Sophomore: 5 receptions, 48 yards.
S Ronnie Cleveland, Rs Senior: 10 tackles.
S Leonard Battle, Rs Junior: 8 tackles, interception.
LB Chris Ball, Junior: 4 tackles, tackle for loss, interception.

Next Game: Bowl Season

[Thugger Jackson]

Re: Strength in Unity.

Conference Championship Week
C-USA :: Louisiana Tech 30, #24 Middle Tennessee State 24
SEC :: #1 South Carolina 45, #10 Auburn 33
MWC :: Boise State 42, Hawai'i 7
Pac-12 :: #2 Arizona 56, Oregon 37
ACC :: #8 Florida State 41, #21 Miami 17
Big 10 :: #6 Wisconsin 45, #11 Penn State 38
Big 12 :: #4 USF 24, #5 Kansas State 14
MAC :: Miami University 31, Central Michigan 0

BCS Bowl Matchups
Rose Bowl :: #6 Wisconsin (12-1, 9-1) vs. #5 Kansas State (12-1, 8-1)
Fiesta Bowl :: #7 Alabama (10-2, 7-2) vs. #9 Fresno State (11-1, 7-1)
Sugar Bowl :: #4 USF (11-2, 8-1) vs. #3 Michigan (9-3, 7-2)
Orange Bowl :: #8 Florida State (11-2, 8-2) vs. #12 Navy (10-2, 7-2)
Cotton Bowl :: Florida (6-6, 5-4) vs. #17 Oklahoma (8-4, 6-2)
National Championship :: #2 Arizona (12-1, 9-1) vs. #1 South Carolina (12-1, 9-1)

Big 12 Bowl Matchups
Holiday Bowl :: Texas (7-5, 4-4) vs. California (8-4, 6-3)
Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl :: Oklahoma State (6-6, 4-4) vs. #19 Iowa (8-4, 5-4)
Rose Bowl :: #6 Wisconsin (12-1, 9-1) at #5 Kansas State (12-1, 8-1)
Sugar Bowl :: #4 USF (11-2, 8-1) at #3 Michigan (9-3, 7-2)
Cotton Bowl :: Florida (6-6, 5-4) at #17 Oklahoma (8-4, 6-2)

Heisman Winner
HB Nate Elliott, South Carolina :: 259 carries, 1753 yards, 18 total touchdowns.

Award Winners
Maxwell
QB Harvey Hayes, Kansas State :: 303 of 457, 4335 yards, 49 total touchdowns, 7 interceptions.
Walter Camp
HB Cameron King, BYU :: 341 carries, 2045 yards, 22 touchdowns.
Bednarik
LB Shelton Richardson, USF :: 71 tackles, 29 tackles for loss, 10 sacks, 5 forced fumbles, interception.
Nagurski
LB Shelton Richardson, USF :: 71 tackles, 29 tackles for loss, 10 sacks, 5 forced fumbles, interception.
O'Brien
QB Harvey Hayes, Kansas State :: 303 of 457, 4335 yards, 49 total touchdowns, 7 interceptions.
Walker
HB Cameron King, BYU :: 341 carries, 2045 yards, 22 touchdowns.
Biletnikoff
WR Jimmy Williams, California :: 76 receptions, 1448 yards, 20 touchdowns.
Mackey
TE Courtney Smith, Kansas State :: 93 receptions, 1261 yards, 14 touchdowns.
Outland
G Zach Bryant, Alabama :: 11 pancakes, 5 sacks allowed.
Rimington
C Matt Jones, Texas :: 25 pancakes, 9 sacks allowed.
Lombardi
DE Travis Dawson, California :: 63 tackles, 16 tackles for loss, 6 sacks, forced fumble.
Butkus
LB Shelton Richardson, USF :: 71 tackles, 29 tackles for loss, 10 sacks, 5 forced fumbles, interception.
Thorpe
CB Sidney Horne, Houston :: 61 tackles, 7 tackles for loss, 2 sacks, forced fumble, 7 interceptions, 2 touchdowns.
Groza
K Jonathan Turner, Arizona :: 26 of 31 FG, Long of 54, 52/53 XP
Guy
P Kevin Gillett, Clemson :: 41 punts, 39.6 Yd Net, Long of 92
Best Returner
HB Brandon Byers, LSU :: 1298 kick return yards, 2 touchdowns.

First Team All American
QB Harvey Hayes, Kansas State (Sr)
HB Cameron King, BYU (Jr)
HB Nate Elliott, South Carolina (Sr)
WR Jimmy Williams, California (Jr)
WR Todd Thornburg, Kansas State (Sr)
TE Courtney Smith, Kansas State (Jr)
T Derrick Drew, USF (Sr)
T Kyle Howard, Alabama (Jr)
G Zach Bryant, Alabama (Sr)
G Zach Joseph, FSU (Sr)
C Matt Jones, Texas (Sr)
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DE Darius Scott, South Carolina (Sr)
DE T.J. Jackson, Kansas State (Sr)
DT Chris Williams, Wisconsin (Sr)
DT Victor Griffin, Auburn (Sr)
OLB Shelton Richardson, USF (Sr)
ILB Scott Stewart, USF (Fr)
OLB Jon Thompson, Miami (Sr)
CB Rashad White, FAU (Sr)
CB Sidney Horne, Houston (Sr)
S Larry Taylor, Auburn (Sr)
S Erik Jenkins, Oklahoma (So)

[Thugger Jackson]

Re: Strength in Unity.

A renewed identify: how USF found it's voice and leader in an overlooked and undersized linebacker
Anthony Washington -- The Tampa Bay Chronicles

This time last season, talented junior Shelton Richardson hadn't decided on his future after his season was cut short by a tailbone injury that caused him to miss the last few games of the season. Richardson, who was part of a very loaded 2016 recruiting class, knew that coming back would mean having to become the leader of a very young defense that was going to be losing a ton of talent.

"I accepted that challenge," said Richardson, "When I came in, we had Jeff [Reese] and then Dan [Johnson] started to become that guy for us that second season so I was always allowed to just make plays and just go under the radar but this season, I knew I had to step up."

Coming out of high school, Richardson was an undersized tweener that was too small by the experts to continue playing defensive end and not fast enough to make the switch to the secondary. USF used him as a stand-up pass rusher his first season, an off-ball linebacker following two seasons and this year, he had his own position.

"Wherever we needed him," said defensive coordinator Pete Rekstis, who could be in line for a head coaching job, "He'd rush, play coverage, set the edge, few guys like him."

After Richardson and Co. helped slow down the nation's top offense in Kansas State, their next challenge is against a talented but limited Michigan offense that is ranked 55th in scoring offense and 37th in total offense. The Bulls enter the game with the nation's fourth ranked total defense and they want to finish the season with the top defense. It's a tall challenge but that's nothing new for Richardson.

Michigan Wolverines Starting Lineup
QB Robert Quinn, Rs Junior :: 89 ovr, 82 spd, 87 thp, 85 tha
HB Manny Beach, Rs Senior :: 89 ovr, 90 sped, 88 acc, 91 btk
FB Lee Wright, Sophomore :: 85 ovr, 76 spd, 86 acc, 85 car, 82 rbk
WR Marshall Mobley, Rs Junior :: 92 ovr, 84 spd, 95 acc, 93 cth
WR Jeffrey Calhoun, Sophomore :: 86 ovr, 90 spd, 96 acc, 85 cth
TE Brad Pittman, Sophomore :: 81 ovr, 80 spd, 77 acc, 72 cth, 79 rbk
LT Anthony Day, Rs Junior :: 88 ovr, 87 pbk, 89 rbk, 89 str
LG Maurice Baker, Freshman :: 80 ovr, 82 pbk, 84 rbk, 90 str
C Damien Edwards, Senior :: 93 ovr, 96 pbk, 86 rbk, 87 str
RG Corey Morris, Sophomore :: 82 ovr, 85 pbk, 86 rbk, 87 str
RT Erick Grier, Rs Sophomore :: 83 ovr, 86 pbk, 84 rbk, 86 str
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DE Alex Williams, Rs Junior :: 88 ovr, 81 spd, 92 acc, 76 str, 91 pmv, 95 fmv
DE Ryan Schroeder, Senior :: 89 ovr, 84 spd, 89 acc, 85 str, 86 pmv, 80 fmv
DT Eric Davis, Junior :: 88 ovr, 89 str, 91 pmv, 88 fmv, 88 bsh
DT Eric Franklin, Rs Sophomore :: 78 ovr, 77 str, 77 pmv, 79 fmv, 80 bsh
OLB James McDonald, Freshman :: 81 ovr, 77 spd, 83 acc, 88 tkl, 83 bsh
ILB A.J. Payne, Rs Senior :: 86 ovr, 88 spd, 99 acc, 82 tkl, 92 bsh
OLB Brett Newsome, Rs Junior :: 76 ovr, 88 spd, 92 acc, 89 tkl, 45 bsh
CB Matt Bush, Rs Senior :: 90 ovr, 93 spd, 95 acc, 99 mcv, 99 zcv, 83 press
CB Landon Bush, Junior :: 86 ovr, 97 spd, 92 acc, 88 mcv, 91 zcv, 92 press
S Ray Hadley, Rs Junior :: 80 ovr, 86 spd, 91 acc, 75 zcv, 76 tkl
S Robbie Smith, Rs Junior :: 81 ovr, 82 spd, 93 acc, 86 zcv, 78 tkl

[Thugger Jackson]

Re: Strength in Unity.

Bulls defense make key stops in the fourth quarter to help clinch Sugar Bowl win over Michigan Wolverines
January 2nd, 2020 -- Mercedes-Benz Superdome (New Orleans, Louisiana)
#4 USF Bulls (11-2, 8-1) at #3 Michigan Wolverines (9-3, 7-2)



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USF - 0 / 17 / 14 / 14 // 45
UM - 10 / 7 / 7 / 14 // 38
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Scoring Summary
Quarter 1
3:02 (UM) K. Walter, 43 Yd FG
0:25 (UM) M. Mobley, 10 Yd pass from R. Quinn

Quarter 2
5:04 (USF) M. Harrell, 6 Yd run
3:51 (USF) C. Bryant, returned interception 44 Yds
2:30 (UM) B. Pittman, 69 Yd pass from R. Quinn
0:00 (USF) R. Turner, 25 Yd FG

Quarter 3
7:01 (USF) M. Holmes, 36 Yd pass from D. Johnson
2:38 (USF) M. Hines, 1 Yd run
0:43 (UM) M. Watson, 3 Yd run

Quarter 4
5:12 (UM) M. Watson, 3 Yd run
3:57 (USF) C. Sharp, 25 Yd pass from D. Johnson
0:20 (USF) R. Holland, 17 Yd pass from D. Johnson
0:00 (UM) D. Alston, 5 Yd pass from R. Quinn

#4 South Florida Bulls (12-2, 8-1)
QB Michael Harrell, Freshman: 13 of 19, 111 yards, 12 carries, 94 yards, touchdown.
QB David Johnson, Rs Sophomore: 7 of 13, 139 yards, 3 touchdowns, interception.
HB David Ross, Junior: 7 carries, 23 yards.
TE Robert Holland, Rs Senior: 6 receptions, 67 yards, touchdown.
WR Mike Holmes, Sophomore: 4 receptions, 68 yards, touchdown.
OLB Shelton Richardson, Senior: 10 tackles, 2 tackles for loss.
S Chip Bryant, Sophomore: 5 tackles, sack, interception.

#3 Michigan Wolverines (9-4, 7-3)
QB Robert Quinn, Rs Junior: 17 of 23, 289 yards, 3 touchdowns, interception, 12 carries, 63 yards.
HB M.J. Watson, Rs Sophomore: 15 carries, 61 yards, 2 touchdowns.
WR Marshall Mobley, Rs Junior: 4 receptions, 47 yards, touchdown.
WR Jeffrey Calhoun, Sophomore: 3 receptions, 86 yards.
WR David Alston, Sophomore: 3 receptions, 64 yards, touchdown.
LB A.J. Payne, Rs Senior: 9 tackles, 3 tackles for loss, sack.
CB Greg Childress, Rs Freshman: 4 tackles, interception.

[Thugger Jackson]

Re: Strength in Unity.

2019 USF All-Americans
T Derrick Drew, first team
OLB Shelton Richardson, first team
ILB Scott Stewart, first team
CB Bradley Bentley, second team
DE Chuck Sanders, freshman
ILB Scott Stewart, freshman
CB Marcus Hines, freshman
CB Ben Lewis, freshman

2019 USF All-Big 12
T Derrick Drew, first team
DT E.J. Newsome, first team
OLB Shelton Richardson, first team
ILB Scott Stewart, first team
CB Bradley Bentley, first team
CB Michael Bush, first team
S Trey Davis, first team
WR Mike Holmes, second team
RT Isaac Gutierrez, second team
DE Chuck Sanders, second team
DT Ben Woodard, second team
CB Marcus Hines, second team
K Ricky Turner, second team

2019 South Florida Bulls Stats

Passing
QB David Johnson, Rs Sophomore :: 216 of 310, 2915 yards, 17 touchdowns, 19 interceptions.
QB Michael Harrell, Freshman: 66 of 90, 711 yards, 7 touchdowns, 3 interceptions.

Rushing
HB David Ross, Junior :: 122 carries, 706 yards, 8 touchdowns.
QB Michael Harrell, Freshman: 106 carries, 749 yards, 8 touchdowns.
HB James Thomas, Freshman: 87 carries, 426 yards, 3 touchdowns.
QB David Johnson, Rs Sophomore: 66 carries, 204 yards, 5 touchdowns.
HB Greg Johnston, Rs Freshman: 60 carries, 241 yards, 7 touchdowns.
HB Brian Reynolds, Rs Junior: 56 carries, 274 yards, 2 touchdowns.
CB Marcus Hines, Freshman: 18 carries, 140 yards, 3 touchdowns.

Receiving
WR Mike Holmes, Sophomore :: 51 receptions, 956 yards, 8 touchdowns.
WR Marco Mason, Sophomore :: 47 receptions, 630 yards, 5 touchdowns.
WR Corey Sharp, Senior :: 35 receptions, 463 yards, 3 touchdowns.
TE Robert Holland, Rs Senior :: 35 receptions, 458 yards, 2 touchdowns.
WR Jay Stevens, Senior: 29 receptions, 348 yards, 2 touchdowns.
CB Marcus Hines, Freshman :: 16 receptions, 203 yards, 2 touchdowns.

Blocking
LT Derrick Drew, Rs Senior :: 11 pancakes, 6 sacks allowed.
LG Brian Brown, Rs Junior :: 18 pancakes, 0 sacks allowed.
C Kenny Brantley, Rs Senior :: 13 pancakes, 4 sacks allowed.
RG Victor Tucker, Sophomore :: 13 pancakes, 2 sacks allowed.
RT Isaac Gutierrez, Rs Senior :: 7 pancakes, 5 sacks allowed.

Defensive
OLB Shelton Richardson, Senior :: 81 tackles, 31 tackles for loss, 10 sacks, interception.
ILB Scott Stewart, Freshman :: 77 tackles, 13 tackles for loss, 5 sacks, interception.
S Chip Bryant, Sophomore :: 61 tackles, 14 tackles for loss, sack, 2 interceptions.
CB Bradley Bentley, Junior :: 56 tackles, tackle for loss, 4 interceptions.
CB Marcus Hines, Freshman :: 49 tackles, 7 tackles for loss, sack, 2 interceptions.
S Trey Davis, Sophomore :: 45 tackles, 3 tackles for loss, sack, interception.
OLB Mark Bennett, Rs Junior :: 42 tackles, 10 tackles for loss, sack.
CB Michael Bush, Junior :: 42 tackles, 8 tackles for loss, 2 sacks, 3 interceptions.
DE Fred Hooper, Senior :: 32 tackles, 16 tackles for loss, 4 sacks.
CB Ben Lewis, Freshman :: 29 tackles, 4 tackles for loss, sack, interception.
DE Chuck Sanders, Freshman :: 22 tackles, 14 tackles for loss, 9 sacks.
DT E.J. Newsome, Sophomore :: 19 tackles, 6 tackles for loss, 4 sacks.

Kicking
K Ricky Turner, Freshman :: 12 of 14, 40 FG Lng, 66/66 XP

Punting
P Allen Carrington, Freshman :: 27 punts, 33.1 Avg Net, 6 punts downed inside the 20

[Thugger Jackson]

Re: Strength in Unity.

BCS Bowl Matchups
Rose Bowl :: Wisconsin defeat Kansas State, 38-28
Fiesta Bowl :: Fresno State defeated Alabama 38-31
Sugar Bowl :: USF defeated Michigan 45-38
Orange Bowl :: Florida State defeated Navy 17-10
Cotton Bowl :: Florida defeated Oklahoma 44-28
National Championship :: Arizona defeated South Carolina 28-19

Big 12 Bowl Matchups
Holiday Bowl :: California defeated Texas 55-52
Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl :: Iowa defeated Oklahoma State 28-10
Rose Bowl :: Wisconsin defeat Kansas State, 38-28
Sugar Bowl :: USF defeated Michigan 45-38
Cotton Bowl :: Florida defeated Oklahoma 44-28