Strength in Unity.

**Thugger Jackson** · 02-26-2021, 09:15 PM

Re: Strength in Unity.

Heisman winner Troy Henry will not play in Sugar Bowl vs. Ole Miss
Anthony Washington -- The Tampa Bay Chronicles

South Florida running back and Heisman winner Troy Henry will not play in the Allstate Sugar Bowl against Ole Miss. Henry announced the decision via his social media page.

Henry rushed for a school record 2125 yards this season along with 28 touchdowns. He also led the team in receptions with 59 catches on the season for 519 yards and four touchdowns. Henry left the Big 12 Championship Game with a broken rib and has been dealing with an elbow injury for the latter part of the season.

While Henry will not play, he is expected to travel with the team to New Orleans and has yet to formally declare for the draft and hire an agent. It is widely expected that the Alabama native will declare for the draft following the game.

With less than two weeks to go before the game, no other opt-outs have been announced.

Quarterback James Pittman is expected to get the start although head coach Malcolm Francois has remained mum on the issue, only stating that the quarterback position is "wide open" during bowl practices.

**moose141** · 02-28-2021, 12:58 PM

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Business decision by Henry, can't hate it after a historic season by him. Absolutely brutal loss to rival UCF to fall out of national title contention, but still another strong season nonetheless. That Big XII title game was crazy, 6 field goals and that's it??? Can't say you see that too often in NCAA 14!

**Thugger Jackson** · 02-28-2021, 04:50 PM

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Originally posted by dfsJunkie

Tough injury to Henry. Hopefully he's able to suit up again.

Nah that boy gone.

Originally posted by moose141

Business decision by Henry, can't hate it after a historic season by him. Absolutely brutal loss to rival UCF to fall out of national title contention, but still another strong season nonetheless. That Big XII title game was crazy, 6 field goals and that's it??? Can't say you see that too often in NCAA 14!

Yeah, I've been able to find a sweet spot for sliders to still have tough defensive games. Increasing the quarters to ten minutes next season but hopefully we still see defensive battles.

**Thugger Jackson** · 03-03-2021, 10:07 AM

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Sugar Bowl Game Preview: Ole Miss Rebels
Record: 9-4, 7-3 SEC
Head Coach: Tom Herman (62-41 at Ole Miss, 8th year, 62-41)

Team Leaders
Passing: Jason Branch (52% completion, 1757 yards, 19 TD, 7 INT, 122.7 QB rating)
Rushing: Rodney Clayton (1891 yards, 6.8 ypc, 18 TD)
Receiving: Jeff Holman (54 receptions, 705 yards, 4 TD)
Defense: Brad Wall (44 tackles, 19 TFL, 7.0 sacks)

Team Rankings
Total Offense: 33rd
Total Defense: 4th
Points Per Game: 43rd
Turnover Differential: 39th

Injuries
LT Peter Murphy, Rs So. | 6'7", 294lbs | 81 ovr, 88 str, 84 pbk, 83 rbk
DE Babatunde Collins, Rs Sr. | 6'4", 265lbs | 82 ovr, 74 spd, 90 acc, 79 str, 82 pmv

Ole Miss Rebels Projected Starters
QB Jason Branch, Rs Sr. | 6'2", 209lbs | 86 ovr, 90 spd, 85 thp, 84 tha
HB Rodney Clayton, Rs Sr. | 5'10", 198lbs | 93 ovr, 95 spd, 91 acc, 99 btk, 79 car
WR Jeff Holman, Sr. | 6'1", 195lbs | 92 ovr, 96 spd, 99 acc, 88 cth
WR Tyler Horner, Rs Sr. | 6'1", 201lbs | 88 ovr, 85 spd, 99 acc, 81 cth
WR Reggie Williams, Rs Sr. | 6'0", 208lbs | 85 ovr, 96 spd, 96 acc, 81 cth
TE Cole Turner, Rs Sr. | 6'6", 247lbs | 78 ovr, 73 spd, 69 cth, 83 rbk
LT Khalid Jolly, Rs Sr. | 6'1", 289lbs | 87 ovr, 83 str, 88 pbk, 85 rbk
LG Billy Wright, Rs So. | 6'5", 319lbs | 77 ovr, 81 str, 83 pbk, 82 rbk
C Frank McKinney, Sr. | 6'4, 322lbs | 94 ovr, 87 str, 88 pbk, 94 rbk
RG Jimmy Carter, Rs So. | 6'3", 290lbs | 77 ovr, 77 str, 82 pbk, 83 rbk
RT Stephen Hawins, Fr. | 6'4", 289lbs | 71 ovr, 78 str, 81 pbk, 74 rbk
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DE Bryan Sowell, Rs Fr. | 6'1", 250lbs | 76 ovr, 71 spd, 83 acc, 79 str, 85 fmv
DE Adrian Sisk, Rs So. | 6'4", 270lbs | 75 ovr, 69 spd, 81 acc, 78 str, 77 pmv
DT Brad Wall, Fr. | 6'0", 289lbs | 79 ovr, 83 str, 85 bsh
DT Glenn Randle, Jr. | 6'3", 283lbs | 79 ovr, 78 str, 78 bsh
LB Anthony Hart, Rs So. | 5'11", 229lbs | 78 ovr, 76 spd, 85 acc, 83 tkl, 86 bsh
LB Jason Pierce, Rs Jr. | 5'11", 254lbs | 90 ovr, 89 spd, 87 acc, 81 tkl, 88 bsh
LB Trey Sowell, So. | 6'2", 212lbs | 77 ovr, 86 spd, 93 acc, 82 tkl, 76 bsh
CB Frank Horne, Rs So. | 80 ovr, 96 spd, 89 acc, 87 mcv, 88 zcv
CB Chip Thomas, Sr. | 79 ovr, 90 spd, 92 acc, 86 mcv, 86 zcv
S Lee Doyle, Rs Sr. | 87 ovr, 88 spd, 95 acc, 90 mcv, 74 zcv
S Kevin Davis, So. | 80 ovr, 88 spd, 88 acc, 70 mcv, 75 zcv

**Thugger Jackson** · 03-03-2021, 10:15 AM

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#7 USF (12-2, 8-1) | 7 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 6 || 23
Miss (9-5, 7-3) | 0 | 0 | 7 | 10 | 3 || 20
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Bulls Have Last Word in Thrilling Allstate Sugar Bowl Win vs. Ole Miss
After playing a marvelous half of football, it didn't take long for Malcolm Francois Jr. to find out about the roller coaster ride of college football. Francois was beaten on fourth down for a 42-yard gain and two plays later, appeared to be out of position on the game-tying touchdown with 1:09 left in the game.

Francois returned the ensuing kickoff 63 yards to set up a potential game winning field goal but it was missed by Ricky Turner. The Bulls would need overtime to put away the Rebels and wrap up yet another 12-win season with a 23-20 Sugar Bowl victory.

USF played all four quarterbacks with James Pittman getting the start. Eric Shaw ended the game, playing in the fourth quarter and overtime as well. USF was keen on emptying the bench with several starters, including safety Sam Peterson, not playing in the second half. Peterson's absence allowed for Francois Jr., the son of the Bulls head coach, to get his first extended playing time.
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Scoring Summary
Quarter 1
[USF] J. Ellison, 7 Yd pass from J. Pittman (0:00)

Quarter 2
[USF] R. Turner, 33 Yd FG (6:57)

Quarter 3
[USF] J. Ba,, 17 Yd pass from J. Thomas (7:15)
[MISS] C. Turner, 1 Yd pass from J. Branch (4:22)

Quarter 4
[MISS] M. Smith, 28 Yd FG (5:08)
[MISS] J. Holman, 39 Yd pass from J. Branch (1:09(

Overtime
[MISS] M. Smith, 22 Yd FG
[USF] E. Shaw, 3 Yd run
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South Florida Bulls
QB James Thomas, Rs So: 7 of 11, 54 yards, touchdown.
QB Eugene Shaw, Rs So: 6 of 10, 71 yards, interception.
QB James Pittman, Rs So: 6 of 10, 36 yards, touchdown.
QB Mike McFarland, Rs Fr: 3 of 5, 33 yards, 4 carries, 36 yards.
HB Greg Johnson, Rs Sr: 15 carries, 85 yards.
WR William Stone, So: 6 receptions, 74 yards.
WR Joel Bass, Fr: 3 receptions, 42 yards, touchdown.
OLB Stephen Hill, Rs Jr: 15 tackles, 4 tackles for loss, sack.
DE Mark Hawkins, Rs Senior: 5 tackles, tackle for loss, sack.

Ole Miss Rebels
QB Jason Branch, Rs Sr: 19 of 29, 139 yards, 2 touchdowns, 17 carries, 49 yards.
HB Rodney Clayton, Rs Sr: 17 carries, 80 yards.
HB Travis Edwards, Rs Sr: 13 carries, 33 yards.
WR Jeff Holman, Sr: 4 receptions, 47 yards, touchdown.
S Lee Doyle, Rs Sr: 9 tackles.
CB Chip Thomas, Sr: 4 tackles, interception.

**Thugger Jackson** · 03-09-2021, 09:30 AM

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2022 USF Bulls Records
Season Rushing Yds -- HB Troy Henry, 2217 (Previous Record: 1387, Leon Ward, 2017)
Career Rushing Yds -- HB Troy Henry, 4312 (Previous Record: 3099, Leon Ward, 2014-2017)
Season Rushing TDs -- HB Troy Henry, 28 (Previous Record: 21, Michael Pierre, 2014)
Career Rushing TDs -- HB Troy Henry, 48 (Previous Record: 29, Michael Pierre, 2011-2014)

2022 USF All-Americans
HB Troy Henry, first team
DE Mark Hawkins, first team
LB Nate Clark, first team
S Edgar Thompson, first team
K Ricky Turner, first team
DT Justin Barry, second team
OLB Ryan Fletcher, second team
S Sam Peterson, second team
S Ray Thompson, second team and freshman
LB John Reed, freshman
CB Ray Hill, freshman
KR Malcolm Francois, freshman

2022 USF All-Big 12
HB Troy Henry, first team
G Brian Smith, first team
T Derek Charles, first team
DE Mark Hawkins, first team
DT Justin Barry, first team
DT Jeremy Daniels, first team
LB Nate Clark, first team
OLB Ryan Fletcher, first team
CB Ray Hill, first team
S Sam Peterson, first team
S Edgar Thompson, first team
K Ricky Turner, first team
G Maurice Williams, second team
DT Daniel Elliott, second team
LB John Reed, second team
CB Jason Garcia, second team
S Ray Thompson, second team
P Allen Carrington, second team
KR Malcolm Francois, second team

2022 South Florida Bulls Stats

Passing
QB Mike McFarland, RS Freshman: 101 of 151, 1040 yards, 3 touchdowns, 9 interceptions.
QB James Pittman, Rs Sophomore: 101 of 152, 1033 yards, 8 touchdowns, 12 interceptions.
QB Jeremy Thomas, Rs Sophomore: 24 of 35, 201 yards, 3 touchdowns, 3 interceptions.
QB Eugene Shaw, Rs Sophomore: 6 of 10, 71 yards, interception.

Rushing
HB Troy Henry, Junior: 286 carries, 2125 yards, 28 touchdowns.
HB Gerald Mitchell, Freshman: 92 carries, 526 yards, 6 touchdowns.
QB James Pittman, Rs Sophomore: 69 carries, 612 yards, 6 touchdowns.
HB Greg Johnston, Rs Senior: 64 carries, 450 yards, touchdown.

Receiving
HB Troy Henry, Junior: 59 receptions, 519 yards, 4 touchdowns.
WR William Stone, Sophomore: 52 receptions, 682 yards, 2 touchdowns.
WR Andrew Vincent, Sophomore: 29 receptions, 325 yards, 2 touchdowns.
WR Joel Bass, Freshman: 27 receptions, 279 yards, 3 touchdowns.
WR James Ellison, Senior: 17 receptions, 167 yards, 2 touchdowns.

Blocking
LT Frank Lucas, Rs Junior: 10 pancakes, 3 sacks allowed.
LG Brad Jones, Sophomore: 11 pancakes, 1 sacks allowed.
C Joel Dixon, Rs Freshman: 9 pancakes, 0 sacks allowed.
RG Brian Smith, Junior: 12 pancakes, sack allowed.
RT Darren Charles, Junior: 7 pancakes, 6 sacks allowed.
TE Jonathan Lamb, Senior: 11 pancakes.

Defensive
LB Nate Clark, Rs Junior: 98 tackles, 17 tackles for loss, 5 sacks, 2 interceptions.
S Edgar Thompson, Sophomore: 89 tackles, 16 tackles for loss, sack, 2 interceptions.
DE Mark Hawkins, Rs Senior: 53 tackles, 21 tackles for loss, 7 sacks.
CB Ray Hill, Freshman: 49 tackles, 5 tackles for loss, 2 interceptions.
LB John Reed, Freshman: 45 tackles, 9 tackles for loss, 2 sacks, interception.
S Ray Thompson, Freshman: 40 tackles, 4 tackles for loss, interception.
S Sam Peterson, Junior: 40 tackles, 2 tackles for loss, 3 interceptions.
CB Jason Garcia, Sophomore: 39 tackles, 2 tackles for loss, interception.
OLB Ryan Fletcher, Rs Senior: 38 tackles, 15 tackles for loss, 10 sacks.
LB Montrell Jennings, Rs Sophomore: 34 tackles, 6 tackles for loss, 2 sacks, 2 interceptions.
CB Ronnie Gay, Sophomore: 30 tackles, 3 tackles for loss, interception.
DT Jeremy Daniels, Sophomore: 23 tackles, 10 tackles for loss, 6 sacks.
DT Justin Barry, Rs Senior: 22 tackles, 7 tackles for loss, 3 sacks.
CB Dan Ross, Sophomore: 16 tackles, 4 tackles for loss, 2 sacks.
DT Daniel Elliott, Sophomore: 10 tackles, 4 tackles for loss, 3 sacks.

Kicking
K Ricky Turner, Senior :: 19 of 22 FG, 55 Lng FG, 51/52 XP

Punting
P Allen Carrington, Senior :: 31 punts, 1259 yards, 5 downed inside the 20

**Deuce2223** · 03-09-2021, 01:03 PM

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Congrats on the win and a huge year for Henry. Sucks when star players skip Bowl games unless it's a Natty, but it's a real fact of life. Was your plan to never have him play even if he didn't get hurt.

**Thugger Jackson** · 03-09-2021, 01:52 PM

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New Years Six Bowl Results
Rose Bowl :: #13 USC 45, #3 Michigan 41
Fiesta Bowl :: #9 Notre Dame 35, #10 Ohio 21
Sugar Bowl :: #7 USF 23, Ole Miss 20 OT
Orange Bowl :: #4 Florida State 21, #8 Navy 16
Cotton Bowl :: #22 Tennessee 45, Texas 28
National Championship :: #1 Texas A&M 34, #2 Minnesota 31
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Big XII Bowl Results
Holiday Bowl :: Kansas State 35, UCLA 30
Independence Bowl :: #23 Clemson 45, Oklahoma 26
Texas Bowl :: #17 Ohio State 45, TCU 7
Alamo Bowl :: #24 Stanford 24, Baylor 19
guaranteedRate Bowl :: #13 Michigan State 42, Oklahoma State 32
Sugar Bowl :: #7 USF 23, Ole Miss 20 OT
Cotton Bowl :: #22 Tennessee 45, Texas 28

**Thugger Jackson** · 03-09-2021, 01:59 PM

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Run of the Bulls ‣ USF Football News
Andrew Lake -- 247 Sports Staff Writer

‣ MacIntyre hired as head coach at Indiana

Indiana officially announced that USF defensive coordinator Mike MacIntyre will be their new head coach.

MacIntyre spent just one season at USF, having replaced Brent Venables who took the head coaching job at Louisville last year. With Kevin Sherrer taking the head coaching opening at Alabama, MacIntyre did interview for the job as well as the Boise State and Washington.

Potential replacements that have been rumored about are recently fired Duke head coach Josh McCray and Kansas State defensive coordinator Ruffin McNeil who also interviewed for the Kansas State head coaching job.

**Thugger Jackson** · 03-09-2021, 02:07 PM

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Doeren tabbed as next USF DC to keep run of success going
Cooper Byrd -- Dynasty Sports Staff Writer

The South Florida Bulls have hired head coach Dave Doeren to be their defensive coordinator following Mike MacIntyre's hire at Indiana.

Doeren was the head coach at NC State since 2013 before being fired following a four win season. The Wolfpack won twelve games in 2013 and eleven in 2016 but haven't won more than eight games since and have had a losing record four times since that Peach Bowl victory in 2016.

Doeren was last a coordinator in 2010 with Wisconsin and has typically implemented a 3-3-5 defense. Under MacIntyre, the Bulls ran a 3-4 front after being a primarily 4-3 defense under the last three defensive coordinators.

Notable Head Coaching Changes
Duke :: Jay Johnson replaces Josh McCray (fired)
NC State :: Will Muschamp replaces Dave Doeren (fired)
Virginia :: P.J. Fleck replaces Mike London (fired)
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Indiana :: Mike MacIntyre replaces Matt Canada (fired)
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Iowa State :: Chase Murphy replaces Jay Nieman (fired)
Kansas State :: Trent Miles replaces Kevin Sherrer (fired)
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Arizona :: Kevin Brown replaces Rich Rodriguez (fired)
Washington :: Mike Canales replaces Marcel Smith (fired)
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Alabama :: Kevin Sherrer replaces Nick Saban (retired)
LSU :: Jason Malloy replaces Jay Johnson (fired)
Vanderbilt :: Tim Beckman replaces James Franklin (fired)

**Thugger Jackson** · 03-09-2021, 04:36 PM

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Heisman winner Henry declares for draft along with Peterson, Smith and13 seniors
Cooper Byrd -- Dynasty Sports Staff Writer

One of the greatest players to ever put on the green and gold officially called it quits.

Heisman winner and USF career leader in all rushing stats Troy Henry declared for the NFL draft, as expected. The Alabama product rushed for over 4,000 yards and had nearly sixty total touchdowns during his three-year career with the Bulls, rushing for at least 1,000 yards in each season and doubling that as a junior.

Henry did not play in the bowl game and neither did safety Sam Peterson in the second half who also declared for the draft.

USF also lost three-year starter offensive lineman Brian Smith. They will return, however, the rest of their offensive line.

2022 Players Leaving » Career Stats
#1 Troy Henry (HB, Junior): Declared Early » 608 carries, 4310 yards, 48 touchdowns, 158 receptions, 1345 yards, 11 touchdowns.
#17 Sam Peterson (S, Junior): Declared Early » 104 tackles, 14 tackles for loss, 4 interceptions, touchdown.
#77 Brian Smith (G, Junior): Declared Early » 53 pancakes, 2 sacks allowed.
#39 Ricky Turner (K, Senior): Graduation » 53/59 FG, 55 FG Lng, 89 XP%
#29 Scott Kimbrough (HB/WR, Senior): Graduation » 5 carries, 14 yards.
#55 Mark Hawkins (DE, Senior): Graduation » 82 tackles, 38 tackles for loss, 15 sacks, 3 forced fumbles.
#13 Ryan Fletcher (OLB, RS Senior): Graduation » 46 tackles, 16 tackles for loss, 10 sacks, 2 forced fumbles.
#86 Jonathan Lamb (TE, Senior): Graduation » 7 receptions, 104 yards, touchdown.
#43 Allen Carrington (P, Senior): Graduation » 100 punts, 3887 yards, 34.4 Net Avg, 27 inside the 20
#88 Brian Knox (TE, Senior): Graduation » 3 pancakes.
#94 Justin Barry (DT, RS Senior): Graduation » 22 tackles, 8 tackles, 4 sacks.
#32 Greg Johnson (HB, RS Senior): Graduation » 151 carries, 804 yards, 9 touchdowns, 34 receptions, 183 yards, touchdown, 52 kick returns, 1805 yards, 5 touchdowns.
#64 Maurice Williams (G, RS Senior): Graduation » 3 pancakes, 1 sacks allowed.
#57 Matt Stewart (OLB, RS Senior): Graduation » 1 tackle.
#61 Bryan McBride (C, Senior): Graduation » 4 pancakes.
#81 James Ellison (WR, Senior): Graduation » 60 receptions, 750 yards, 4 touchdowns.

**Thugger Jackson** · 04-19-2021, 08:04 AM

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USF OC Doc Holliday announces retirement; Francois to return as play caller
Anthony Washington -- The Tampa Bay Chronicles

USF offensive coordinator Doc Holliday announced his retirement on Tuesday as the Bulls play-caller after spending the past three seasons in that role.

Holliday took over the offensive coordinator job in 2020 following a 2019 season that saw three different coaches in Justin Fuente, Marcel Smith and ultimately head coach Malcolm Francois call plays for the offense.

Francois is expected to resume his play-calling duties for the 2023 season, at least until a long-term replacement is found.

In the three seasons, Holliday coached two Heisman finalists in Michael Harrell and Troy Henry with Henry winning the award.

**Thugger Jackson** · 04-19-2021, 08:14 AM

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Can Francois, Bulls hang on to top recruiting class following NSD?
Eddie Fernandez -- 247 Sports USF Insider

Heading into National Signing Day week, USF has the top recruiting class in the country. Can they keep that status once the dust has been settled?

Unlike last February where there were really no big fish left on the board for the Bulls, there are two this time around in cornerback Sid Robinson and Corey Johnson. Both in-state four star prospects, USF is considered the favorite to land both recruits but will be battling it out with some other marquee programs for their services. Robinson's larger frame has attracted some Big 10 schools in Pittsburgh and Penn State while Johnson is also considering Indiana and Michigan.

The Bulls have had varying success with recruiting defensive backs in their home state and have surprisingly had to rely on out of state players like Dan Johnson (Georgia), Trey Davis (Texas) and Jason Garcia (Georgia).

Landing those two players alone won't remediate their lack of success in the state at the position but it will help change the narrative and in recruiting, that's key.

USF is also in play for three-star receiver Steve Townsend and kicker Kevin Justice.

2023 USF Recruiting Class
HB David Fuller [HB #3]: 6'0", 205lbs | Mableton, GA | 5-star | 4.44 40-yd dash, 425 Bench Press, 330 Squat
HB Derrick Green [HB #4]: 5'11", 205lbs | Schriever, LA | 5-star | 4.48 40-yd dash, 425 Bench Press, 330 Squat
OLB Travis Hughes [OLB #1]: 6'5", 211lbs | Miami, FL | 5-star | 4.54 40-yd dash, 380 Bench Press, 580 Squat
DB Jake Lott [ATH #21]: 6'1", 205lbs | Dyersburg, TN | 4-star | 4.42 40-yd dash, 255 Bench Press, 325 Squat
QB Nick Williams [QB #4]: 6'5", 205lbs | Orlando, FL | 4-star | 4.74 40-yd dash, 295 Bench Press, 265 Squat
WR Shane Peterson [WR #26]: 6'0", 183lbs | Pensacola, FL | 4-star | 4.46 40-yd dash, 305 Bench Press, 270 Squat
G Bobby Davis [G #8]: 6'2", 309lbs | Miami, FL | 4-star | 4.82 40-yd dash, 440 Bench Press, 595 Squat
WR David Ryan [WR #31]: 6'1", 208lbs | Miami, FL | 4-star | 4.38 40-yd dash, 259 Bench Press, 220 Squat
ILB Dallas Gross [LB #22]: 6'0", 234lbs | Tampa, FL | 4-star | 4.76 40-yd dash, 420 Bench Press, 655 Squat
T Darryl Williams [T #14]: 6'8", 287lbs | Tampa, FL | 3-star | 4.70 40-yd dash, 455 Bench Press, 595 Squat
ATH Ryne Fox [ATH #51]: 6'5", 265lbs | Miami, FL | 3-star | 4.90 40-yd dash, 360 Bench Press, 335 Squat
DT Gary Griffin [DT #35]: 6'6", 265lbs | Marathon, FL | 3-star | 5.14 40-yd dash, 370 Bench Press, 610 Squat
ILB Dan Miller [ILB #41]: 6'2", 235lbs | Naples, FL | 3-star | 4.82 40-yd dash, 425 Bench Press, 640 Squat
OLB Brandon Walker [OLB #34]: 6'1", 224lbs | Orlando, FL | 3-star | 4.70 40-yd dash, 425 Bench Press, 610 Squat
DT Marcus McCauley [DT #99]: 6'2", 270lbs | Sebring, FL | 3-star | 5.12 40-yd dash, 405 Bench Press, 535 Squat
C Craig Williams [C #32]: 6'4", 289lbs | Tampa, FL | 3-star | 5.18 40-yd dash, 405 Bench Press, 555 Squat
P Marcus McClelland [P #11]: 6'0", 208lbs | Redlands, CA | 3-star | 5.28 40-yd dash, 190 Bench Press, 300 Squat

2023 USF Recruiting Board
CB Sid Robinson [CB #4]: 6'1", 181lbs | Fort Lauderdale, FL | 4-star | USF, Pittsburgh
CB Corey Johnson [CB #11]: 5'11", 179lbs | Winter Haven, FL | 4-star | USF, Indiana
WR Steve Townsend [WR #91]: 6'1", 181lbs | Wells Branch, TX | 3-star | USF, Kansas State, Air Force, Marshall, Cal
K Kevin Justice [K #23]: 6'0", 160lbs | Cahaba Heights, AL | 2-star | USF, Auburn, Navy, Ohio State, Michigan
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P Darryl Adams [P #13]: 5'10", 161lbs | Hoffman Estates, IL | 3-star | Committed to Tulsa | USF, BYU, FAU, South Alabama
K Craig Tyree [K #8]: 6'2", 191lbs | Fort Stockton, TX | 3-star | Committed to Stanford | USF, SMU, Texas A&M, Houston
G Victor Carpenter [G #83]: 6'0", 282lbs | Jacksonville, FL | 3-star| Committed to UCF | USF
ATH Troy Bell [ATH #19]: 6'0", 187lbs | Delaware, OH | 4-star | Temple, Western Michigan

**Thugger Jackson** · 04-19-2021, 08:21 AM

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Bulls slide in recruiting rankings but go fo' fo' fo' on National Signing Day
Eddie Fernandez -- 247 Sports USF Insider

USF might have finished second in the rankings but they'll take it.

All four prospects on the board signed with the Bulls with CB Sid Robinson being the first one to send his NLI to the Bulls early in the morning over Pennsylvania schools Pitt and Penn State. The next to come in was three-star Texas receiver Steve Townsend and then the ball got rolling with 4-tar CB Corey Johnson and kicker Kevin Justice.

Four-star athlete Troy Bell ultimately did have the Bulls hat on the table after not including them in his top two schools. Bell signed with Temple,

The Bulls entered National Signing Day with the top recruiting class but with Michigan having one more four-star, they got the nod. USF finished one stop over Texas and was one of just four schools to sign three five-star recruits along with Michigan, USC and Texas.

UCF finished 36th.

2023 USF Recruiting Class
HB David Fuller [HB #3]: 6'0", 205lbs | Mableton, GA | 5-star | 4.44 40-yd dash, 425 Bench Press, 330 Squat
HB Derrick Green [HB #4]: 5'11", 205lbs | Schriever, LA | 5-star | 4.48 40-yd dash, 425 Bench Press, 330 Squat
OLB Travis Hughes [OLB #1]: 6'5", 211lbs | Miami, FL | 5-star | 4.54 40-yd dash, 380 Bench Press, 580 Squat
DB Jake Lott [ATH #21]: 6'1", 205lbs | Dyersburg, TN | 4-star | 4.42 40-yd dash, 255 Bench Press, 325 Squat
QB Nick Williams [QB #4]: 6'5", 205lbs | Orlando, FL | 4-star | 4.74 40-yd dash, 295 Bench Press, 265 Squat
CB Sid Robinson [CB #4]: 6'1", 181lbs | Fort Lauderdale, FL | 4-star | 4.38 40-yd dash, 255 Bench Press, 265 Squat
WR Shane Peterson [WR #26]: 6'0", 183lbs | Pensacola, FL | 4-star | 4.46 40-yd dash, 305 Bench Press, 270 Squat
G Bobby Davis [G #8]: 6'2", 309lbs | Miami, FL | 4-star | 4.82 40-yd dash, 440 Bench Press, 595 Squat
WR David Ryan [WR #31]: 6'1", 208lbs | Miami, FL | 4-star | 4.38 40-yd dash, 259 Bench Press, 220 Squat
ILB Dallas Gross [LB #22]: 6'0", 234lbs | Tampa, FL | 4-star | 4.76 40-yd dash, 420 Bench Press, 655 Squat
CB Corey Johnson [CB #11]: 5'11", 179lbs | Winter Haven, FL | 4.36 40-yd dash, 245 Bench Press, 240 Squat
T Darryl Williams [T #14]: 6'8", 287lbs | Tampa, FL | 3-star | 4.70 40-yd dash, 455 Bench Press, 595 Squat
ATH Ryne Fox [ATH #51]: 6'5", 265lbs | Miami, FL | 3-star | 4.90 40-yd dash, 360 Bench Press, 335 Squat
DT Gary Griffin [DT #35]: 6'6", 265lbs | Marathon, FL | 3-star | 5.14 40-yd dash, 370 Bench Press, 610 Squat
ILB Dan Miller [ILB #41]: 6'2", 235lbs | Naples, FL | 3-star | 4.82 40-yd dash, 425 Bench Press, 640 Squat
WR Steve Townsend [WR #91]: 6'1", 181lbs | Wells Branch, TX | 3-star | 4.36 40-yd dash, 280 Bench Press, 240 Squat
OLB Brandon Walker [OLB #34]: 6'1", 224lbs | Orlando, FL | 3-star | 4.70 40-yd dash, 425 Bench Press, 610 Squat
DT Marcus McCauley [DT #99]: 6'2", 270lbs | Sebring, FL | 3-star | 5.12 40-yd dash, 405 Bench Press, 535 Squat
C Craig Williams [C #32]: 6'4", 289lbs | Tampa, FL | 3-star | 5.18 40-yd dash, 405 Bench Press, 555 Squat
P Marcus McClelland [P #11]: 6'0", 208lbs | Redlands, CA | 3-star | 5.28 40-yd dash, 190 Bench Press, 300 Squat
K Kevin Justice [K #23]: 6'0", 160lbs | Cahaba Heights, AL | 2-star | 4.62 40-yd dash, 270 Bench Press, 300 Squat

2023 USF Recruiting Board
P Darryl Adams [P #13]: 5'10", 161lbs | Hoffman Estates, IL | 3-star | Committed to Tulsa | USF, BYU, FAU, South Alabama
K Craig Tyree [K #8]: 6'2", 191lbs | Fort Stockton, TX | 3-star | Committed to Stanford | USF, SMU, Texas A&M, Houston
G Victor Carpenter [G #83]: 6'0", 282lbs | Jacksonville, FL | 3-star| Committed to UCF | USF
ATH Troy Bell [ATH #19]: 6'0", 187lbs | Delaware, OH | 4-star | Committed to Temple | Western Michigan, USF

Top 25 Recruiting Classes
1. Michigan
2. USF
3. Texas
4. Notre Dame
5. Tennessee
6. Wisconsin
7. Virginia Tech
8. Nebraska
9. Ohio State
10. LSU
11. USC
12. Alabama
13. Texas A&M
14. Navy
15. Iowa
16. Stanford
17. Minnesota
18. California
19. Oregon
20. Georgia Tech
21. Florida
22. UCLA
23. Air Force
24. Oklahoma
25. Michigan State

Top 247 Five-Star Commitments
#1 David Nolan [ATH #1]: 6'2", 205lbs | Springfield, PA | University of Texas
#2 Nick Tyler [TE #1]: 6'4", 244lbs | Gainesville, TX | University of Iowa
#3 Curtis Farris [HB #1]: 5'8", 180lbs | Galion, OH | University of Michigan
#4 Fred Sullivan [WR #1]: 6'0", 171lbs | Harrah, OK | University of Kansas
#5 Jordan Moss [ATH #2]: 6'0", 194lbs | Demopolis, AL | Auburn University
#6 Brett Griffin [WR #2]: 6'2", 198lbs | Lockport, NY | University of Michigan
#7 Nathan Woods [QB #1]: 6'3", 189lbs | Lone Grove, OK | University of Oklahoma
#8 Isaiah Jackson [ATH #3]: 6'2", 229lbs | Pecan Grove, TX | University of Arkansas
#9 Josh Moses [WR #3]: 6'0", 171lbs | Lenexa, KS | Oklahoma State University
#10 Roger Poland [HB #2]: 6'1", 198lbs | Aberdeen, MD | Navy
#11 Terence James [WR #4]: 6'2", 202lbs | Lahaina, HI | University of South Carolina
#12 Brett McGill [ATH #4]: 6'0", 220lbs | Downey, CA | University of Nebraska
#13 David Fuller [HB #3]: 6'0", 205lbs | Mableton, GA | University of South Florida
#14 Derrick Green [HB #4]: 5'11", 205lbs | Schriever, LA | University of South Florida
#15 Buck Atkinson [ATH #5]: 6'4", 241lbs | Buford, GA | University of Georgia
#16 Jared Love [ATH #6]: 5'10", 191lbs | El Toro, CA | Stanford University
#17 Anthony Martin [HB #5]: 6'2", 240lbs | East Highland Park, VA | Virginia Tech
#18 D.J. Norton [S #1]: 6'0", 204lbs | Avondale, AZ | University of Iowa
#19 Gary Coleman [WR #5]: 6'1", 208lbs | Bunkie, LA | Texas A&M
#20 Marcus Hooper [DE #1]: 6'4", 245lbs | Fort Bliss, TX | University of Texas
#21 Tony Bonds [ATH #7]: 6'1", 213lbs | Indianapolis, IN | University of Indiana
#22 Travis Hughes [OLB #1]: 6'5", 211lbs | Miami, FL | University of South Florida
#23 Nathan Hubbard [G #1]: 6'1", 282lbs | Mercedes, TX | Texas A&M
#24 Derrick Edwards [WR #6]: 6'1", 186lbs | Kissimmee, FL | University of Florida
#25 Tyrell Carpenter [ATH #8]: 6'1", 187lbs | Northglenn, CO | University of Texas
#26 Eric Miller [OLB #2]: 6'1", 231lbs | Lincoln Village, OH | University of Michigan
#27 Sidney Davis [HB #6]: 6'1", 211lbs | Robinson, TX | Air Force
#28 Brent Harper [ATH #9]: 6'0", 270lbs | Glendale Heights, IL | University of Minnesota
#29 Sean Whitaker [WR #7]: 6'1", 196lbs | Irvine, CA | University of Southern California
#30 John Daniels [ATH #10]: 6'5", 210lbs | Maplewood, NJ | Notre Dame
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#33 Lester Whitaker [S #1]: 6'1", 207lbs | Baldwyn, MS | University of Louisiana-Monroe
#34 Reggie Ryan [DE #2]: 6'2", 240lbs | Perry, IA | University of Wisconsin
#35 Jared Malone [ILB #1]: 6'2", 228lbs | Astoria, OR | University of California - Los Angeles
#36 Derek Garrison [QB #2]: 6'3", 195lbs | Immokalee, FL | University of Miami
#37 Nick Carpenter [TE #2]: 6'4", 236lbs | Marion, VA | Virginia Tech

**Thugger Jackson** · 04-19-2021, 08:36 AM

Re: Strength in Unity.

Run of the Bulls ‣ USF Football News
Andrew Lake -- 247 Sports Staff Writer

‣ QB competition thins out as Thomas enters transfer portal

The most talented arm, according to some, in the quarterback room has exited stage left.

Georgia native Jeremy Thomas (85 ovr, 69 spd, 84 thp, 89 tha), who graduated this past spring, has entered the transfer portal and will play out his final two seasons of eligibility elsewhere as a grad transfer.

The six-foot-one, 246 pound has had to deal with weight issues and has struggled at times on the field, throwing seven interceptions in limited playing time. With Malcolm Francois back as OC and play caller, Thomas lacks the athleticism needed to play in the offense that Francois had previously ran with Michael Harrell.

Being a graduate transfer, Thomas will be eligible to play immediately. Georgia State is the front runner to land his services.

‣ Bulls shaking up the offensive line to find the perfect combination

Despite returning four of it's starters from last season, don't expect the Bulls offensive line to look the same as last season. Former Georgia Tech offensive lineman Bernard Livingston (79 ovr, 92 acc, 82 pbk, 88 rbk) has been running with the first team in place of junior Brad Jones (72 ovr, 83 acc, 84 pbk, 80 rbk) who started twelve games last season and there have been some movement as far as positions.

Left tackle Frank Lucas (80 ovr, 95 acc, 75 pbk, 93 rbk) has played some guard. Charles Joseph (69 ovr, 83 acc, 73 pbk, 85 rbk) has also been in the rotation during practices at both left and right tackle and his stock has risen the most since spring practices among the offensive linemen.

‣ Defense quickly adjusting to Doeren, 3-3-5 defense

Four seasons, four different defensive coordinators.

The Bulls defense has gone from a base 4-3 defense with Pete Retskis to a more nickel approach under Manny Diaz to an aggressive zone blitzing scheme out of the 4-3 under Brent Venables to a 3-4 front with Mike MacIntyre.

Dave Doeren will be the sixth defensive coordinator in as many years when he calls his first play in the fall. Doeren is implementing a 3-3-5 defense which has some odd man front principles that will carry over from MacIntyre's 3-4 defense and some cover schemes with five defensive backs that Diaz also used. The early feedback has been one of optimism from the players, especially the defensive ends.

Stephen Hill has converted from a stand up pass rusher to a defensive end and he's enjoying it.

"I like getting after the quarterbacks and making plays on the other side of the field," says Hill, who has 29 career tackles for loss, "A little bit less thinking for me as defensive end in this scheme and I can just ball."

Outside linebacker Derrick Farris has also seen his roster listing go from linebacker to defensive end. Farris came to USF as a defensive end before being moved in Mac's scheme.

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Strength in Unity.

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