Strength in Unity.

[Thugger Jackson]

Re: Strength in Unity.

USF clinches yet another Big 12 Championship appearance following a 37-7 win over Texas Tech
November 14th, 2020 -- Raymond James Stadium (Tampa, Florida)
Texas Tech Red Raiders (6-3, 3-2 Big 12) at #5 South Florida Bulls (8-1, 4-1 Big 12)



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TTU - 7 / 0 / 0 / 0 // 7
USF - 9 / 14 / 7 / 7 // 37
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Scoring Summary
Quarter 1
7:08 (TTU) D. Copeland, 16 Yd run
5:05 (USF) Team Safety
0:13 (USF) T. Holland, 2 Yd run

Quarter 2
2:13 (USF) M. Hines, 0 Yd pass from E. Whitworth
0:23 (USF) M. Holmes, 38 Yd pass from M. Harrell

Quarter 3
4:11 (USF) E. Bass, 2 Yd run

Quarter 4
7:57 (USF) T. Henry, 3 Yd run

#5 South Florida Bulls (9-1, 5-1)
QB Michael Harrell, Sophomore: 18 of 24, 192 yards, touchdown, 3 interceptions, 17 carries, 131 yards.
HB Troy Henry, Freshman: 11 carries, 76 yards, touchdown, 8 receptions, 32 yards.
HB James Thomas, Sophomore: 11 carries, 49 yards.
HB Brian Reynolds, Rs Senior: 10 carries, 62 yards.
WR Mike Holmes, Junior: 5 receptions, 83 yards, touchdown.
WR Marco Mason, Junior: 3 receptions, 52 yards.
S Trey Davis, Junior: 8 tackles, 2 tackles for loss.
CB Bradley Bentley, Senior: Tackle, interception.

Texas Tech Red Raiders (6-4, 3-3)
QB Tony Wesley, Rs Sophomore: 7 of 14, 60 yards, interception.
HB Damon Copeland, Rs Junior: 10 carries, 35 yards, touchdown.
HB Graham Alford, Rs Senior: 8 carries, 74 yards.
TE Phil Edwards, Senior: 2 receptions, 39 yards.
S Jamaal Hayes, Rs Sophomore: 11 tackles, interception.
CB Lawrence McDonald, Rs Senior: 4 tackles, interception.
DE Kody Cantrell, Senior: Interception.

Prospects in Attendance
CB Jason Garcia [CB #1]: 6'1", 189lbs | South Augusta, GA | 5-star | South Carolina, Georgia Tech, USF

Next Game: vs. Baylor Bears (5-5, 2-4) :: B+ Overall, B Offense, B+ Defense

[Thugger Jackson]

Re: Strength in Unity.

Week 12 Top Stories
1. Penn State upends Ohio State knocking them off the chart of unbeaten.
2. Alexander is disgusted with Tennessee's performance against unranked Vanderbilt.
3. Orange take care of ACC opponent Clemson 38-28.
4. Wisconsin squeaks by Nebraska in conference play.

Week 13 Notable Games
#12 Florida State (7-3, 6-2) at #24 Syracuse (6-4, 4-3)
#21 Iowa (7-3, 5-3) at #16 Texas (8-3, 5-3)
#1 Michigan (10-0, 8-0) at BYU (8-3, 0-0)
#5 Michigan State (8-2, 5-2) at #25 Penn State (5-5, 4-3)
#2 Alabama (9-1, 6-1) at #8 Texas A&M (8-2, 5-2)
#13 Louisville (8-3, 5-3) at #17 NC State (8-2, 5-2)

Week 13 Big 12 Schedule
Baylor (5-5, 2-4) at #4 USF (9-1, 5-1)
Kansas (6-4, 3-3) at Iowa State (3-7, 1-5)
West Virginia (6-4, 3-3) at TCU (2-9, 0-7)
Texas Tech (6-4, 3-3) at UCF (3-7, 3-3)
Oklahoma State (4-6, 2-4) at #19 Kansas State (8-2, 5-1)

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

BCS Rankings
1. Michigan, 10-0
2. Alabama, 9-1
3. Oklahoma, 9-1
4. USF, 9-1
5. Michigan State, 8-2
6. Marshall, 9-1
7. Texas A&M, 8-2
8. Georgia Tech, 8-2
9. New Mexico State, 10-0
10. Wisconsin, 8-2
11. Ohio State, 9-1
12. Florida State, 7-3
13. Texas, 8-3
14. Louisville, 8-3
15. Auburn, 7-3
16. Miami, 6-4
17. NC State, 8-2
18. Kansas State, 8-2
19. Stanford, 9-2
20. Tennessee, 6-4
21. Iowa, 7-3
22. South Carolina, 6-4
23. UCLA, 9-2
24. Penn State, 5-5
25. Syracuse, 6-4

NCAA Players of the Week
Josh Rogers (HB, Stanford) :: W vs. California :: 23 carries, 289 yards, 4 total touchdowns.
Josh Fry (OLB, Utah State) :: W at Wyoming :: 15 tackles, 6 tackles for loss, 2 sacks, forced fumble.

Big 12 Players of the Week
Robin Moore (QB, West Virginia) :: W vs. USC :: 19 of 32, 265 yards, 11 carries, 132 yards, 6 total touchdowns.
Garrett Harrell (DE, Iowa State) :: W at Oklahoma State :: 7 tackles, 4 tackles for loss, 2 sacks, forced fumble.

Heisman Watch
Kenny Alexander (QB, Fresno State) :: W vs. San Jose State :: 26 of 34, 277 yards, 16 carries, 122 yards, 3 total touchdowns.
Josh Rogers (HB, Stanford) :: W vs. California :: 23 carries, 289 yards, 4 total touchdowns.
Brandon Scott (HB, Texas) :: Bye Week

Top 247 Five-Star Commitments
William Stone [ATH #1]: 6'0", 206lbs | Miami, FL | 5-star | University of South Florida
Andrew Vincent [WR #1]: 6'0", 178lbs | Bradenton, FL | 5-star | University of South Florida
Pierre Randle [ATH #2]: 5'11", 177lbs | Saginaw, TX | 5-star | University of Texas
Anthony Walker [HB #2]: 5'11", 211lbs | Warren, PA | 5-star | Toledo University
Kevin McCoy [WR #2]: 6'5", 218lbs | Ankeny, IA | 5-star | University of Wisconsin
Jason Shaffer [WR #4]: 6'0", 181lbs | Ishpeming, MI | 5-star | Kent State University
Roderick Ostrander [ATH #6]: 5'11", 172lbs | Kileen, TX | 5-star | University of Texas
Ricky Washington [ATH #7]: 6'3", 270lbs | Tracy, CA | 5-star | Brigham Young University
Brandon Carter [ATH #8]: 6'1", 202lbs | Whiteville, NC | 5-star | North Carolina State
Jeff Chavis [ATH #9]: 5'11", 191lbs | Los Angeles, CA | 5-star | University of Oklahoma
Lance Mitchell [WR #5]: 6'3", 213lbs | Lamesa, TX | 5-star | University of Florida
Jermaine Summers [WR #6]: 5'10", 185lbs | Houma, LA | 5-star | University of California
Lamar Branch [ATH #10]: 6'1", 192lbs | Albany, GA | 5-star | University of Alabama
Blake Kennedy [DT #1]: 6'2", 297lbs | Rowlett, TX | 5-star | University of Nebraska
Darnell McDaniel [FS #1]: 6'1", 212lbs | Kathleen, FL | 5-star | University of Notre Dame
Steven Carey [HB #5]: 6'2", 217lbs | Littleton, NH | 5-star | University of Southern California
Chris Silva [HB #6]: 6'0", 238lbs | Muskogee, OK | 5-star | University of Miami
Ed Marshall [HB #7]: 5'9", 176lbs | Dalton, GA | 5-star | University of Georgia

[Thugger Jackson]

Re: Strength in Unity.

Recruiting Class in Review: The nation's 36th ranked recruiting class ended up being just that -- average
Eddie Fernandez -- 247 Sports USF Insider

After an elite recruiting class in 2016, USF was bound to regress to their recruiting mean and they sure did. USF finished with the nation's 36th ranked recruiting largely due to a lack of scholarship slots available on their roster.

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
QB David Johnson [QB #6]: 6'3", 208lbs | Tucker, GA | 4-star
Career Stats » 574 of 807, 7277 yards, 44 touchdowns, 37 interceptions, 155 carries, 272 yards, 6 touchdowns.
Analysis » Who knows what David Johnson would have been this season in a more spread out offense that was better suited for his skills? He was turnover prone as a redshirt freshman and when the turnovers continued, USF head coach Malcolm Francois effectively benched Johnson when he implemented the two-QB system alongside Michael Harrell. Johnson bolted for the draft following that leaving a complicated legacy at USF as perhaps the most talented quarterback to ever play for the school.
Grade » 4-star

HB David Ross [HB #10]: 6'1", 221lbs | Hinesville, GA | 4-star
Career Stats » 320 carries, 1693 yards, 23 touchdowns.
Analysis » Ross was a three-year contributor at USF who never got to be the lead back but he was quite instrumental in 2019 in helping that offense change its identity midseason. Ross returning for his senior season could have earned him a fifth star but in the end, he was just a notch above an impact starter.
Grade » 4-star

DT Chris Allen [DT #48]: 6'3", 254lbs | Miami, FL | 3-star
Career Stats » 12 tackles, 10 tackles for loss, 5 sacks.
Analysis » Allen was on his way to perhaps being a bust but as a first time starter, Allen has been one of the stars of the defense this season with 8 tackles for loss and five sacks. It's just one year of production but had Allen been able to do this consistently over the course of his career, he might have been one of the best players of this class.
Grade » 3-star

OLB James Tucker [OLB #37]: 6'0", 212lbs | Tampa, FL | 3-star
Career Stats » 5 tackles, tackle for loss, sack.
Analysis » Tucker was just never a scheme fit for the Bulls once they switched from a 3-4 to a 4-3 defense as his athleticism just wasn't going to allow him to get on the field. He moved to defensive end as a senior after bulking up and has been a backup this year.
Grade » 2-star

DT Ben Jennings [DT #10]: 6'2", 285lbs | Miami, FL | 3-star
Career Stats » 1 tackle.
Analysis » Jennings had some hype coming in, with many seeing him as an underrated player that should have received a fourth star. Jennings' hype quickly dwindled and he's been a career bench player for years now, struggling to crack the two-deep depth chart.
Grade » 1-star

G Nic Haynes [G #39]: 6'5", 307lbs | Bonita Springs, FL | 3-star
Career Stats » 1 pancake.
Analysis » A National Signing Day get, Haynes was once considered an important signing for USF. He's been anything but that with him not registering a single start and having two true freshman start over him this season and two years ago, he lost the battle to a then true freshman Victor Tucker as well.
Grade » 1-star

CB Bradley Bentley [CB #40]: 6'2", 176lbs | Cartesville, GA | 3-star
Career Stats » 117 tackles, 9 tackles for loss, 11 interceptions.
Analysis » This class isn't all bust, they've also got a few gems. Bentley came in as a developmental guy and then as a sophomore, he slid into that dime/nickel back position and excelled with five interceptions. He's been a solid member of the defense since then and one of the better players on this team.
Grade » 4-star

DT Ben Woodard [DT #77]: 6'2", 300lbs | St. Petersburg, FL | 3-star
Career Stats » 8 tackles, 6 tackles for loss, 3 sacks.
Analysis » We'll see if his senior season can give him a Chris Allen-like career revival but Woodard has been a mix between Allen and Jennings. He's been able to consistently crack the two deep and get on the field but never consistently.
Grade » 2-star

DE Taylor Fletcher [DE #24]: 6'5", 255lbs | Tampa, FL | 3-star
Career Stats » No stats.
Analysis » Fletcher never got on the field for the Bulls.
Grade » 1-star

CB Michael Bush [CB #61]: 6'1", 189lbs | Carol City, FL | 3-star
Career Stats » 87 tackles, 18 tackles for loss, 6 sacks, 6 interceptions.
Analysis » The definition of making the most of their opportunity, Bush got on the field as a junior after riding the bench for two years and hasn't looked back. He's been the Bulls nickel corner ever since Bentley moved outside and has excelled.
Grade » 4-star

LB John Jacobs [LB #50]: 6'1", 241lbs | Gloucester Point, VA | 3-star
Career Stats » 6 tackles.
Analysis » It's hard to think of a single memorable play by Jacobs, partly due to the fact that Scott Stewart came in as a freshman and stole his job.
Grade » 1-star

Superlative Awards
Most Important Signing: At the time, it was definitely David Johnson as it gave USF it's first ever blue chip at the position.

Most Productive Signing: Bentley has a few all-conference nods to his name so hard to go against him and his constant level of production.

Biggest Bust of the Class: A few different candidates here for what was a truly underwhelming class but Ben Jennings gets the nod due to the fact that he hasn't even been able to be a backup in four years.

Most Untapped Potential: The easy and correct answer is David Johnson because he had Heisman level potential and never quite got it going. How much different would his career have gone had USF ran a different offense?

Biggest Steal of the Class: Michael Bush was the second lowest ranked player in this class and a solid argument could be made that he's in the top four of most productive.

Biggest Lost of the Class: USF didn't lose out on a recruit this cycle, largely because they were selective and landed all the guys they wanted. Not sure if that was a good thing for this class. This might be the Bulls worst class under Francois.

[Thugger Jackson]

Re: Strength in Unity.

Francois dissapointed in team's first half performance but Bulls rally to win on Senior Night vs. Baylor
November 21st, 2020 -- Raymond James Stadium (Tampa, Florida)
Baylor Bears (5-5, 2-4) at #4 South Florida Bulls (9-1, 5-1 Big 12)



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BAY - 7 / 10 / 3 / 0 // 20
USF - 2 / 7 / 22 / 7 // 38
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Scoring Summary
Quarter 1
6:58 (BAY) J. Irons, 23 Yd pass from S. Brown
4:36 (USF) Team Safety

Quarter 2
6:16 (BAY) S. Brown, 1 Yd run
3:29 (USF) J. Thomas, 15 Yd run
1:46 (BAY) R. Rogers, 41 Yd FG

Quarter 3
7:49 (USF) G. Johnston, returned kickoff 107 Yds
5:22 (BAY) R. Rogers, 21 Yd FG
2:48 (USF) M. Harrell, 6 Yd run
0:35 (USF) M. Harrell, 71 Yd run

Quarter 4
4:21 (USF) B. Reynolds, 1 Yd run

#4 South Florida Bulls (10-1, 6-1)
QB Michael Harrell, Sophomore: 11 of 19, 127 yards, interception, 19 carries, 176 yards, 2 touchdowns.
HB Brian Reynolds, Rs Senior: 15 carries, 77 yards, touchdown.
HB Troy Henry, Freshman: 9 carries, 44 yards.
HB James Thomas, Sophomore: 8 carries, 34 yards, touchdown.
WR James Ellison, Sophomore: 2 receptions, 73 yards.
S Chip Bryant, Junior: 9 tackles, tackle for loss, sack.
S Trey Davis, Junior: 5 tackles, 3 tackles for loss.
DT Chris Allen, Senior: 3 tackles, 2 tackles for loss, 2 sacks.

Baylor Bears (5-6, 2-5)
QB Seth Brown, Sophomore: 23 of 25, 214 yards, touchdown, 12 carries, 18 yards, touchdown.
HB Chris Allen, Senior: 11 carries, 22 yards.
WR Jeremy Orons, Senior: 9 receptions, 83 yards, touchdown.
S Matt George, Rs Senior: 16 tackles.
CB Vince Rodgers, Senior: 2 tackles, interception.

Next Game: at Central Florida Golden Knights (4-7, 4-3) :: B Overall, B+ Offense, B- Defense

[Thugger Jackson]

Re: Strength in Unity.

Week 13 Top Stories
1. Toledo upends New Mexico State, knocking them off the chart of the unbeaten.
2. Cardinals take care of ACC opponent NC State 38-25.
3. Alabama notches a conference win behind the arm of James.
4. Western Kentucy upsets #6 Marshall 38-27.
5. Michigan State loses a stunner to rival Penn State in University Park.

Week 14 Notable Games
#13 Ohio State (9-2, 6-2) at #1 Michigan (11-1, 8-0)
#2 Alabama (10-1, 7-1) at #24 Auburn (7-4, 5-3)
#18 Indiana (8-3, 5-3) at #19 Penn State (6-5, 5-3)

Week 14 Big 12 Schedule
#4 South Florida (10-1, 6-1) at Central Florida (4-7, 4-3)
#3 Oklahoma (10-1, 6-1) at West Virginia (7-4, 4-3)
Kansas (6-5, 3-4) at Oklahoma State (5-6, 3-4)
Iowa State (4-7, 2-5) at Kansas State (8-3, 5-2)
Baylor (5-6, 2-5) at Texas Tech (6-5, 3-4)

Big 12 Conference Standings
North
1. Oklahoma, 10-1, 6-1
2. Kansas State, 8-3, 5-2
3. West Virginia, 7-4, 4-3
4. Kansas, 6-5, 3-4
5. Oklahoma State, 5-6, 3-4
6. Iowa State, 4-7, 2-5
South
1. USF, 10-1, 6-1
2. Texas, 9-3, 5-3
3. UCF, 4-7, 4-3
4. Texas Tech, 6-5, 3-4
5. Baylor, 5-6, 2-5
6. TCU, 2-10, 0-8

BCS Rankings
1. Michigan, 11-0
2. Alabama, 10-1
3. Oklahoma, 10-1
4. USF, 10-1
5. Georgia Tech, 9-2
6. Wisconsin, 9-2
7. Louisville, 9-3
8. Florida State, 8-3
9. Texas, 9-3
10. Michigan State, 8-3
11. Texas A&M, 8-3
12. Ohio State, 9-2
13. Stanford, 10-2
14. Penn State, 6-5
15. Tennessee, 7-4
16. New Mexico State, 10-1
17. Marshall, 9-2
18. Indiana, 8-3
19. South Carolina, 7-4
20. NC State, 8-3
21. Northern Illinois, 9-2
22. Fresno State, 10-2
23. Auburn, 7-4
24. Iowa, 7-4
25. Louisiana Tech, 9-2

NCAA Players of the Week
Kenny Alexander (QB, Fresno State) :: W at Nevada :: 29 of 42, 382 yards, 6 touchdowns, 11 carries, 54 yards.
James Barrett (OLB, Tennessee) :: W at Virginia :: 7 tackles, 3 tackles for loss, sack, forced fumble, interception.

Big 12 Players of the Week
Alex Johnson (WR, Central Florida) :: W v. Texas Tech :: 11 receptions, 181 yards, 4 touchdowns.
Chris Allen (DT, South Florida) :: W vs. Baylor :: 3 tackles, 2 tackles for loss, 2 sacks, forced fumble.

Heisman Watch
Kenny Alexander (QB, Fresno State) :: W at Nevada :: 29 of 42, 382 yards, 6 touchdowns, 11 carries, 54 yards.
Josh Rogers (HB, Stanford) :: W vs. Middle Tennessee State :: 13 carries, 59 yards, touchdown.
Doug Williams (QB, Texas) :: W vs. Iowa :: 19 of 29, 182 yards, 12 carries, 93 yards, 3 total touchdowns.

Top 247 Five-Star Commitments
William Stone [ATH #1]: 6'0", 206lbs | Miami, FL | 5-star | University of South Florida
Andrew Vincent [WR #1]: 6'0", 178lbs | Bradenton, FL | 5-star | University of South Florida
Pierre Randle [ATH #2]: 5'11", 177lbs | Saginaw, TX | 5-star | University of Texas
Anthony Walker [HB #2]: 5'11", 211lbs | Warren, PA | 5-star | Toledo University
Ernest Dorsey [WR #2]: 6'3", 210lbs | West Point, MS | 5-star | University of Texas
Kevin McCoy [WR #2]: 6'5", 218lbs | Ankeny, IA | 5-star | University of Wisconsin
Jason Shaffer [WR #4]: 6'0", 181lbs | Ishpeming, MI | 5-star | Kent State University
Roderick Ostrander [ATH #6]: 5'11", 172lbs | Kileen, TX | 5-star | University of Texas
Ricky Washington [ATH #7]: 6'3", 270lbs | Tracy, CA | 5-star | Brigham Young University
Brandon Carter [ATH #8]: 6'1", 202lbs | Whiteville, NC | 5-star | North Carolina State
Jeff Chavis [ATH #9]: 5'11", 191lbs | Los Angeles, CA | 5-star | University of Oklahoma
Lance Mitchell [WR #5]: 6'3", 213lbs | Lamesa, TX | 5-star | University of Florida
Jermaine Summers [WR #6]: 5'10", 185lbs | Houma, LA | 5-star | University of California
Lamar Branch [ATH #10]: 6'1", 192lbs | Albany, GA | 5-star | University of Alabama
Blake Kennedy [DT #1]: 6'2", 297lbs | Rowlett, TX | 5-star | University of Nebraska
Darnell McDaniel [FS #1]: 6'1", 212lbs | Kathleen, FL | 5-star | University of Notre Dame
Steven Carey [HB #5]: 6'2", 217lbs | Littleton, NH | 5-star | University of Southern California
Chris Silva [HB #6]: 6'0", 238lbs | Muskogee, OK | 5-star | University of Miami
Ed Marshall [HB #7]: 5'9", 176lbs | Dalton, GA | 5-star | University of Georgia

[Thugger Jackson]

Re: Strength in Unity.

Bulls add track stand-out, Texas corner Ronnie Gay to class as Early Signing Period approaches
Eddie Fernandez -- 247 Sports USF Insider

If football was just a foot race, Texas cornerback Ronnie Gay might be a five-star prospect. Alas, it's not but he's still a pretty good football player and he's headed to Tampa.

USF got a commitment from the three-star corner, joining Dan Ross as USF's two corners in this class. Gay, listed at six-foot-three, is an all-state 100-meter sprinter for his high school and has a verified 40-time of 4.36. Similar to Ross, it might take a year or two for his coverage skills to match his athleticism and USF has shown that it can develop three-star corners into all-conference selections.

The scary part of this recruiting class is that Gay, who many at Round Rock High School think could be an Olympic-level sprinter should he focus on track, is the third fastest player in the class behind Florida products William Stone and Andrew Vincent. Gay will end up being the fourth fastest if the fastest player in the nation., five-star CB Jason Garcia, ends up at USF as well. Garcia has a verified 40-time of 4.26.

Speaking of the Georgia CB, it appears to now be a two-team race for his services between USF and Georgia Tech. USF is in a few other two-team battles as Ohio State is battling them for four-star DT Jeremy Daniels out of Michigan and Wake Forest is in the race as well for four-star safety Edgar Thompson.

Gay is expected to be an early enrollee, as are the other 12 commits from USF's 5th ranked recruiting class. The Early Signing period ends in just two weeks and USF would love to get Garcia on campus early as opposed to his decision coming during the traditional National Signing Day in February.

2021 USF Recruiting Class
HB/WR William Stone [ATH #1]: 6'0", 206lbs | Miami, FL | 5-star | 4.32 40-yd dash, 350 Bench Press Max, 315 Squat Max
WR Andrew Vincent [WR #1]: 6'0", 178lbs | Bradenton, FL | 5-star | 4.36 40-yd dash, 270 Bench Press Max, 220 Squat Max
QB Mike McFarland [QB #1]: 6'4", 197lbs | El Toro, CA | 4-star | 4.68 40-yd dash, 255 Bench Press Max, 255 Squat Max
C Joel Dixon [C #3]: 6'1", 277lbs | Zachary, LA | 4-star | 4.98 40-yd dash, 375 Bench Press Max, 595 Squat Max
WR Ben Bright [WR #39]: 6'6", 223lbs | Portage Lakes, OH | 4-star | 4.44 40 yd-dash, 235 Bench Press Max, 230 Squat Max
DL Brad Jones [ATH #32]: 6'4", 299lbs | Bristow, OK | 4-star | 5.10 40-yd dash, 430 Bench Press Max, 555 Squat Max
DT Daniel Elliott [DT #17]: 6'2", 277lbs | Fayette, AL | 4-star | 4.98 40-yd dash, 450 Bench Press Max, 535 Squat Max
DT Josh Brown [DT #52]: 6'5", 283lbs | Dunmore, PA | 3-star | 5.22 40-yd dash, 450 Bench Press Max, 560 Squat Max
DE Dale Bolen [DE #57]: 6'3", 248lbs | Wauwatosa, WI [IMG] | 3-star | 4.70 40-yd dash, 345 Bench Press Max, 545 Squat Max
CB Dan Ross [CB #44]: 6'0", 172lbs | Miami, FL | 3-star | 4.48 40-yd dash, 205 Bench Press Max, 220 Squat Max
CB Ronnie Gay [CB #48]: 6'3", 176lbs | Round Rock, TX | 3-star | 4.36 40-yd dash, 250 Bench Press Max, 215 Squat Max
T Charles Joseph [T #47]: 6'7", 302lbs | Tampa, FL | 3-star | 5.00 40-yd dash, 380 Bench Press Max, 630 Squat Max
T Jimmie Hurd [T #96]: 6'8", 295lbs | Fort Lauderdale, FL | 3-star | 4.94 40-yd dash, 410 Bench Press Max, 640 Squat Max

2021 USF Recruiting Board
CB Jason Garcia [CB #1]: 6'1", 189lbs | South Augusta, GA | 5-star | South Carolina, Georgia Tech, USF, Georgia
DT Jeremy Daniels [DT #2]: 6'2", 287lbs | Flat Rock, MI | 4-star | USF, Ohio State
S Edgar Thompson [S #5]: 6'0", 202lbs | Tampa, FL | 4-star | Wake Forest, USF, Clemson

[Thugger Jackson]

Re: Strength in Unity.

Bulls dominance over the Golden Knights continue as UCF Senior Night spoiled with 28-17 Bulls win
November 27th, 2020 -- Bright House Networks Stadium (Orlando, Florida)
#4 South Florida Bulls (10-1, 6-1 Big 12) at Central Florida Golden Knights (4-7, 4-3)



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USF - 0 / 14 / 7 / 7 // 28
UCF - 7 / 7 / 3 / 0 // 20
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Scoring Summary
Quarter 1
1:18 (UCF) J. Fox, 8 Yd pass from S. Graham

Quarter 2
7:37 (UCF) J. Fox, 29 Yd run
4:27 (USF) M. Harrell, 13 Yd run
0:11 (USF) E. Bass, 1 Yd run

Quarter 3
4:08 (UCF) T. Cooper, 41 Yd FG
0:00 (USF) M. Holmes, 1 Yd run

Quarter 4
2:01 (USF) B. Reynolds, 4 Yd run

#4 South Florida Bulls (11-1, 7-1)
QB Michael Harrell, Sophomore: 16 of 23, 136 yards, interception, 8 carries, 83 yards, touchdown.
HB Troy Henry, Freshman: 15 carries, 81 yards, 6 receptions, 36 yards.
HB James Thomas, Sophomore: 10 carries, 69 yards.
HB Brian Reynolds, Rs Senior: 8 carries, 50 yards, touchdown.
TE Erik Bass, Freshman: 2 receptions, 33 yards.
LB Scott Stewart, Sophomore: 8 tackles, 4 tackles for loss, 2 sacks.
LB Albert Young, Rs Junior: 5 tackles, 2 tackles for loss, sack.
DE Chuck Sanders, Sophomore: 3 tackles, tackle for loss, sack.
DE Mark Bennett, Rs Senior: 3 tackles, 2 tackles for loss, sack.

Central Florida Golden Knights (4-8, 4-4)
QB Sean Graham, Rs Junior: 20 of 31, 248 yards, touchdown.
HB John Fox, Rs Senior: 15 carries, 114 yards, touchdown.
TE Donta Walker, Senior: 6 receptions, 59 yards.
WR Kurt Johnston, Senior: 4 receptions, 84 yards.
LB Martin Lee, Senior: 11 tackles, 4 tackles for loss, interception.

Next Game: Conference Championship Week

[Thugger Jackson]

Re: Strength in Unity.

Week 14 Top Stories
1. Alabama is confident after a victory over Auburn.
2. Yellow Jackets are searching for answers following a 49-33 debacle to rival UGA.
3. #3 Sooners are stunned 42-28 by an overachieving West Virginia team.
4. Texas Tech wallops conference rival Baylor 30-10.
5. Michigan beats Ohio State to remain #1.

Conference Championship Schedule
Big XI :: Kansas State (9-3, 6-2) at #3 South Florida (11-1, 7-1)
C-USA :: #13 Marshall (10-2, 7-1) at #19 Louisiana Tech (10-2, 8-0)
SEC :: #15 Tennessee (8-4, 6-3) at #2 Alabama (11-1, 8-1)
MWC :: New Mexico (8-4, 7-1) at #18 Fresno State (10-2, 8-0)
Pac-12 :: #22 UCLA (9-3, 7-2) at #10 Stanford (10-2, 7-2)
ACC :: #5 Florida State (9-3, 7-2) at #14 Georgia Tech (9-3, 9-0)
Big Ten :: #4 Wisconsin (10-2, 7-2) at #1 Michigan (12-0, 9-0)
MAC :: Northern Illinois (9-3, 6-3) at Miami University (10-2, 8-1)

BCS Rankings
1. Michigan, 12-0
2. Alabama, 11-1
3. USF, 11-1
4. Wisconsin, 10-2
5. Louisville, 9-3
6. Florida State, 9-3
7. Texas, 9-3
8. Michigan State, 9-3
9. Texas A&M, 9-3
10. Oklahoma, 10-2
11. Stanford, 10-2
12. New Mexico State, 11-1
13. Georgia Tech, 9-3
14. Penn State, 7-5
15. Marshall, 10-2
16. Tennessee, 8-4
17. Ohio State, 9-3
18. Fresno State, 10-2
19. Georgia, 8-4
20. Iowa, 8-4
21. Louisiana Tech, 10-2
22. UCLA, 9-3
23. West Virginia, 8-4
24. Clemson, 7-5
25. Colorado, 8-4

Heisman Finalists
Kenny Alexander (QB, Fresno State) :: 262 of 378, 3732 yards, 41 touchdowns, 6 interceptions, 163 carries, 998 yards, 10 touchdowns.
Robert Quinn (QB, Michigan) :: 203 of 293, 2899 yards, 37 touchdowns, 6 interceptions, 136 carries, 625 yards, 6 touchdowns.
Josh Rogers (HB, Stanford) :: 246 carries, 1826 yards, 17 touchdowns.
Doug Williams (QB, Texas) :: 214 of 347, 2962 yards, 33 touchdowns, 7 interceptions, 177 carries, 878 yards, 8 touchdowns.
Michael Harrell (QB, USF) :: 198 of 258, 2218 yards, 16 touchdowns, 10 interceptions, 157 carries, 1175 yards, 12 touchdowns.

Top 247 Five-Star Commitments
William Stone [ATH #1]: 6'0", 206lbs | Miami, FL | 5-star | University of South Florida
Andrew Vincent [WR #1]: 6'0", 178lbs | Bradenton, FL | 5-star | University of South Florida
Pierre Randle [ATH #2]: 5'11", 177lbs | Saginaw, TX | 5-star | University of Texas
Anthony Walker [HB #2]: 5'11", 211lbs | Warren, PA | 5-star | Toledo University
Ernest Dorsey [WR #2]: 6'3", 210lbs | West Point, MS | 5-star | University of Texas
Kevin McCoy [WR #2]: 6'5", 218lbs | Ankeny, IA | 5-star | University of Wisconsin
Jason Shaffer [WR #4]: 6'0", 181lbs | Ishpeming, MI | 5-star | Kent State University
Roderick Ostrander [ATH #6]: 5'11", 172lbs | Kileen, TX | 5-star | University of Texas
Ricky Washington [ATH #7]: 6'3", 270lbs | Tracy, CA | 5-star | Brigham Young University
Brandon Carter [ATH #8]: 6'1", 202lbs | Whiteville, NC | 5-star | North Carolina State
Jeff Chavis [ATH #9]: 5'11", 191lbs | Los Angeles, CA | 5-star | University of Oklahoma
Lance Mitchell [WR #5]: 6'3", 213lbs | Lamesa, TX | 5-star | University of Florida
Jermaine Summers [WR #6]: 5'10", 185lbs | Houma, LA | 5-star | University of California
Lamar Branch [ATH #10]: 6'1", 192lbs | Albany, GA | 5-star | University of Alabama
Blake Kennedy [DT #1]: 6'2", 297lbs | Rowlett, TX | 5-star | University of Nebraska
Darnell McDaniel [FS #1]: 6'1", 212lbs | Kathleen, FL | 5-star | University of Notre Dame
Steven Carey [HB #5]: 6'2", 217lbs | Littleton, NH | 5-star | University of Southern California
Chris Silva [HB #6]: 6'0", 238lbs | Muskogee, OK | 5-star | University of Miami
Ed Marshall [HB #7]: 5'9", 176lbs | Dalton, GA | 5-star | University of Georgia

[Thugger Jackson]

Re: Strength in Unity.

Bulls add four-star talents S Edgar Thompson and Michigan DT Jeremy Daniels to already loaded class
Eddie Fernandez -- 247 Sports USF Insider

USF closed out the first half of the recruiting cycle with a bang, signing four-star safety Edgar Thompson and four-star DT Jeremy Daniels on the Early Signing Day deadline to have wrapped up most of their recruiting class before the new calendar year.

Thompson was being recruited heavily by Clemson and Wake Forest before his non-committal ways led to those schools dropping out of the race, leaving South Florida and Thompson at the altar. A six-foot safety that brings a punch, USF was able to reload at the safety position at an important time. Current starters Chip Bryant and Trey Davis are both draft eligible and likely headed there. With the signing of four-stars Sam Peterson and Brandon Burns at the position last year, USF has plenty of talent to develop to now rebuild that position group.

The same can be said for defensive tackle. E.J. Newsome should return as a fourth-year senior while a few redshirt juniors in Ben Woodard and Ben Jennings can replace the graduating Chris Allen next season, the next crop of USF defensive tackles are plentiful in this class. Daniels joins fellow four-start DT Daniel Elliot as well as four-star athlete Brad Jones who can play either on defensive line or offensive line.

Both Thompson and Daniels also provide a bit of positional versatility. Daniels is athletic enough to play on the edge while Thompson is big enough and stout enough against the run to perhaps play in the box as either a box safety or even outside linebacker. USF deployed Dan Johnson in a similar role as a junior when the depth at linebacker wasn't as good as it is now.

The Bulls and Malcolm Francois can now focus all of their attention on five-star cornerback Jason Garcia. The Bulls have yet to miss in this class and if they can strike gold with Garcia, USF can certainly hang on to the nation's top ranked class.

2021 USF Recruiting Class
HB/WR William Stone [ATH #1]: 6'0", 206lbs | Miami, FL | 5-star | 4.32 40-yd dash, 350 Bench Press Max, 315 Squat Max
WR Andrew Vincent [WR #1]: 6'0", 178lbs | Bradenton, FL | 5-star | 4.36 40-yd dash, 270 Bench Press Max, 220 Squat Max
DT Jeremy Daniels [DT #2]: 6'2", 287lbs | Flat Rock, MI | 4-star | 4.70 40-yd dash, 425 Bench Press Max, 640 Squat Max
QB Mike McFarland [QB #1]: 6'4", 197lbs | El Toro, CA | 4-star | 4.68 40-yd dash, 255 Bench Press Max, 255 Squat Max
C Joel Dixon [C #3]: 6'1", 277lbs | Zachary, LA | 4-star | 4.98 40-yd dash, 375 Bench Press Max, 595 Squat Max
WR Ben Bright [WR #39]: 6'6", 223lbs | Portage Lakes, OH | 4-star | 4.44 40 yd-dash, 235 Bench Press Max, 230 Squat Max
DL Brad Jones [ATH #32]: 6'4", 299lbs | Bristow, OK | 4-star | 5.10 40-yd dash, 430 Bench Press Max, 555 Squat Max
DT Daniel Elliott [DT #17]: 6'2", 277lbs | Fayette, AL | 4-star | 4.98 40-yd dash, 450 Bench Press Max, 535 Squat Max
S Edgar Thompson [S #5]: 6'0", 202lbs | Tampa, FL | 4-star | 4.62 40-yd dash, 330 Bench Press Max, 390 Squat Max
DT Josh Brown [DT #52]: 6'5", 283lbs | Dunmore, PA | 3-star | 5.22 40-yd dash, 450 Bench Press Max, 560 Squat Max
DE Dale Bolen [DE #57]: 6'3", 248lbs | Wauwatosa, WI [IMG] | 3-star | 4.70 40-yd dash, 345 Bench Press Max, 545 Squat Max
CB Dan Ross [CB #44]: 6'0", 172lbs | Miami, FL | 3-star | 4.48 40-yd dash, 205 Bench Press Max, 220 Squat Max
CB Ronnie Gay [CB #48]: 6'3", 176lbs | Round Rock, TX | 3-star | 4.36 40-yd dash, 250 Bench Press Max, 215 Squat Max
T Charles Joseph [T #47]: 6'7", 302lbs | Tampa, FL | 3-star | 5.00 40-yd dash, 380 Bench Press Max, 630 Squat Max
T Jimmie Hurd [T #96]: 6'8", 295lbs | Fort Lauderdale, FL | 3-star | 4.94 40-yd dash, 410 Bench Press Max, 640 Squat Max

2021 USF Recruiting Board
CB Jason Garcia [CB #1]: 6'1", 189lbs | South Augusta, GA | 5-star | USF, Georgia Tech

[Thugger Jackson]

Re: Strength in Unity.

Bulls make their case for BCS Championship Game bid with back-to-back Big 12 Championship wins over Kansas State
December 12th, 2020 -- Cowboys Stadium (Dallas, Texas)
Kansas State Wildcats (9-3, 6-2) at #3 South Florida Bulls (11-1, 7-1 Big 12)



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KSU - 0 / 0 / 14 / 7 // 21
USF - 7 / 14 / 3 / 3 // 27
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Scoring Summary
Quarter 1
2:11 (USF) T. Henry, 6 Yd run

Quarter 2
6:17 (USF) M. Harrell, 4 Yd run
0:36 (USF) M. Holmes, 44 Yd pass from M. Harrell

Quarter 3
6:27 (KSU) J. Samuel, 27 Yd run
3:12 (USF) R. Turner, 43 Yd FG
0:39 (KSU) J. Davis, 3 Yd run

Quarter 4
5:38 (USF) R. Turner, 43 Yd FG
2:53 (KSU) D. Carter, 1 Yd run

#3 South Florida Bulls (12-1, 8-1)
QB Michael Harrell, Sophomore: 20 of 25, 177 yards, touchdown, 2 carries, 10 yards, touchdown.
HB Brian Reynolds, Rs Senior: 15 carries, 79 yards.
HB Troy Henry, Freshman: 11 carries, 56 yards, touchdown, 6 receptions, 41 yards.
HB James Thomas, Sophomore: 7 carries, 52 yards.
TE Erik Bass, Freshman: 5 receptions, 41 yards.
LT Victor Tucker, Junior: 1 run stuff allowed, 1 pancake, 74.6 OL grade
LG Brian Brown, Rs Senior: 2 QB hurries allowed, 64.0 OL grade
C Jamie Babcock, Rs Sophomore: 1 QB hurry allowed, 1 run stuff allowed, 1 pancake, 66.6 OL grade
RG Brian Smith, Freshman: 1 QB hurry allowed, 1 run stuff allowed, 63.9 OL grade
RT Derek Charles, Freshman: 1 pancake, 82.7 OL grade
WR Mike Holmes, Junior: 4 receptions, 49 yards, touchdown.
CB Marcus Hines, Sophomore: 6 tackles, tackle for loss.

Kansas State Wildcats (9-4, 6-3)
QB Jelani Samuel, Junior: 20 of 23, 131 yards, 12 carries, 41 yards, touchdown.
HB Dustin Carter, Rs Junior: 14 carries, 66 yards, touchdown.
WR Brent Murray, Rs Sophomore: 4 receptions, 45 yards.
WR Sterling Franklin, Rs Senior: 4 receptions, 34 yards.
S James Herron, Rs Senior: 7 tackles.

Next Game: Bowl Season.

Editor's Note: In order to help give insight into how the offensive line is doing besides at the end of the season with awards and pancakes vs. sacks allowed stats, I've created a grading system. The grade takes into account how many pass and rushing attempts there were in a game and grades it against how many run stuffs, QB hurries and sacks allowed by an offensive linemen as well as penalties with added points for pancakes. Those different stats are then extrapolated for 100 possessions to help adjust for pace of play. A 'clean game' from an offensive lineman nets them a grade of 80 so anything above that is considered elite. 70 to 80 is considered a good grade, 50 to 70 is average and anything below 50 is a bad game.

[Thugger Jackson]

Re: Strength in Unity.

Conference Championship Week
C-USA :: #14 Marshall 42, #24 Louisiana Tech 28
SEC :: #2 Alabama 44, Tennessee 24
MWC :: #16 Fresno State 34, New Mexico 14
Pac-12 :: #11 Stanford 27, UCLA 24
ACC :: #4 Florida State 34, #20 Georgia Tech 14
Big 10 :: #1 Michigan 38, #9 Wisconsin 31
Big 12 :: #4 USF 24, #5 Kansas State 14
MAC :: Northern Illinois 31, Miami University 24

New Years Six Bowl Matchups
Rose Bowl :: #5 Louisville (9-3, 6-3) vs. #11 Stanford (11-2, 8-2)
Fiesta Bowl :: #7 Texas (9-3, 5-3) vs. #8 Texas A&M (9-3, 6-3)
Sugar Bowl :: #3 South Florida (12-1, 8-1) vs. #6 Michigan State (9-3, 6-3)
Orange Bowl :: #4 Florida State (10-3, 8-2) vs. #13 New Mexico State (11-1, 0-0)
Cotton Bowl :: Auburn (7-5, 5-4) vs. #10 Oklahoma (10-2, 6-2)
National Championship :: #2 Alabama (12-1, 9-1) vs. #1 Michigan (13-0, 10-0)

Big 12 Bowl Matchups
Holiday Bowl :: Kansas (7-5, 4-4) vs. USC (8-4, 6-3)
Meineke Car Care Bowl :: #25 Indiana (8-4, 5-4) vs. Texas Tech (7-5, 4-4)
Alamo Bowl :: Kansas State (9-4, 6-3) vs. UCLA (9-4, 7-3)
Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl :: #19 West Virginia (8-4, 5-3) vs. #18 Iowa (8-4, 6-3)
Fiesta Bowl :: #7 Texas (9-3, 5-3) vs. #8 Texas A&M (9-3, 6-3)
Sugar Bowl :: #3 South Florida (12-1, 8-1) vs. #6 Michigan State (9-3, 6-3)
Cotton Bowl :: Auburn (7-5, 5-4) vs. #10 Oklahoma (10-2, 6-2)

Heisman Winner
QB Kenny Alexander, Fresno State :: 281 of 406, 3995 yards, 43 touchdowns, 6 interceptions, 183 carries, 1050 yards, 10 touchdowns.

Award Winners
Maxwell
QB Kenny Alexander, Fresno State :: 281 of 406, 3995 yards, 43 touchdowns, 6 interceptions, 183 carries, 1050 yards, 10 touchdowns.
Walter Camp
QB Kenny Alexander, Fresno State :: 281 of 406, 3995 yards, 43 touchdowns, 6 interceptions, 183 carries, 1050 yards, 10 touchdowns.
Bednarik
LB Brett Newsome, Michigan :: 43 tackles, 9 tackles for loss, 54 assist tackles, 2 sacks, 3 forced fumbles, touchdown.
Nagurski
LB Scott Stewart, South Florida :: 66 tackles, 22 tackles for loss, 9 sacks, forced fumble, touchdown.
O'Brien
QB Kenny Alexander, Fresno State :: 281 of 406, 3995 yards, 43 touchdowns, 6 interceptions, 183 carries, 1050 yards, 10 touchdowns.
Walker
HB Josh Walker, Stanford :: 269 carries, 1947 yards, 12 receptions, 211 yards, 21 total touchdowns.
Biletnikoff
WR Darrell Herron, Indiana :: 82 receptions, 1232 yards, 15 touchdowns.
Mackey
TE Roderick Fowler, Oregon :: 60 receptions, 897 yards, 12 touchdowns, 131 carries, 742 yards.
Outland
T Kyle Howard, Alabama :: 39 pancakes, 10 sacks allowed.
Rimington
C Sean Gordon, Stanford :: 37 pancakes, 6 sacks allowed.
Lombardi
DE Mark Bennett, South Florida :: 39 tackles, 21 tackles for loss, 10 sacks, forced fumble, fumble recovery.
Butkus
LB Brett Newsome, Michigan :: 43 tackles, 9 tackles for loss, 54 assist tackles, 2 sacks, 3 forced fumbles, touchdown.
Thorpe
CB Justin Smith, Oregon :: 28 tackles, 5 tackles for loss, 43 assist tackles, 2 sacks, 2 forced fumbles, 6 interceptions, touchdown.
Groza
K Patrick Chase, Junior :: 15 of 15 FG, Long of 45, 48/49 XP
Guy
P T.J. Graves, Junior :: 51 punts, 37.2 Yd Net, Long of 78 21 downed inside the 20
Best Returner
WR Jason Holland, Virginia Tech :: 924 kick return yards, 473 punt return yards, touchdown.

First Team All American
QB Kenny Alexander, Fresno State (Sr)
HB Josh Rogers, Stanford (Jr)
HB Fred Cunningham, Syracuse (Jr)
WR Clarence Hunter, Alabama (So)
WR Darrell Herron, Indiana (Jr)
TE Roderick Fowler, Oregon (Sr)
T Kyle Howard, Alabama (Sr)
T John Riley, Alabama (Sr)
C Sean Gordon, Stanford (Sr)
G Adam Campbell, Florida State (Sr)
G Tyler Tate, Michigan State (Sr)
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DE Chuck Sanders, South Florida (So)
DE Mark Bennett, South Florida (Sr)
DT Chris Allen, South Florida (Sr)
DT Anthony Brooks, Virginia Tech (Jr)
LB Scott Stewart, South Florida (So)
LB Brett Newsome, Michigan (Sr)
LB Josh Bradley, Mississippi State (Sr)
CB Michael Bush, South Florida (Sr)
CB Chris Eaton, Wisconsin (Jr)
S Kevin Austin, Miami University (Sr)
S Chip Bryant, South Florida (Jr)

[Thugger Jackson]

Re: Strength in Unity.

The Curious Case of Trey Davis: the polarizing star blossomed into yet another cog in the USF system
Anthony Washington -- The Tampa Bay Chronicles

"Until we got him on campus, I wasn't completely sure he was going to ever play a down for us."

The subject of that quote was Trey Davis, or rather the 18-year old version of Davis, not the soon-to-be college graduate that now roams at the back of a vaunted USF defense.

At the time, Davis had just finished his senior season at a charter school in his hometown of Midland, Texas. Season is used loosely since Davis did not play football that year. Davis shined as a freshman at Robert E. Lee High School before an altercation with a coach saw him transfer to Midland High School. Davis' time at Midland was short-lived and never played a single down for the Bulldogs before transferring that summer to IMG Academy where he found success on the Ascenders varsity team at corner while also playing three games during his sophomore season on their national team. While at IMG, Davis is rumored to have had an "incident with a female student-athlete" which led to his dismissal according to those close to the program. He would go on to enroll at Greenwood High School and played his junior season there before he was suspended for the Texas State Playoffs for breaking an undisclosed team rule and eventually was ruled academically ineligible heading into the spring.

At the time of his signing, many questioned USF's staff and particularly head coach Malcolm Francois. The incident with a female student athlete at IMG was never clarified and many wondered if Francois and USF were selling their soul in order to land the type of athletes required to compete in the Big 12. Nevertheless, Davis' impact was instant as he recorded an interception in his first game vs. Florida and scored a touchdown on offense in his second game. But it didn't take long for everyone's worries about Davis to be proven true.

A few weeks into the season, Davis was suspended indefinitely. According to reports, David was suspended due to an altercation with a female student while at the female's off-campus apartment. The altercation led to police arriving at Davis' dorm before Davis fled the scene and was eventually apprehended at a later time. He was not arrested. His suspension would cost him just one game but upon his return, he lost his role as USF's nickel corner to a then unknown Bradley Bentley.

Despite all this, Davis would earn Freshman All-American honors as a freshman and then....things went quiet. His play certainly didn't go unnoticed as he went first-team All-Big 12 as a sophomore once he became the team's starting safety. He just wrapped a junior season that will likely net him millions in the NFL Draft, becoming a second-team All-American all whilst avoiding headlines.

"I had a lot of growing up to do," says Davis at the media availability before the team's match up in the Sugar Bowl against Michigan State, "I don't think I was this bad person or anything but a lot of times, you end up in situations and it's like, I shouldn't have even put myself in that space. What was I doing at this place at that time with these people? I'm not making excuses but so much of your decision making is just putting yourself in good positions so that you can make those good decisions and I wasn't doing that."

If Saturday is the last time Davis puts on a USF helmet, Bulls fans should treasure it as he's quietly been one of the best to ever do so.


Michigan State Spartans Starting Lineup
QB Josh Cotton, Rs Junior :: 91 ovr, 71 spd, 91 thp, 94 tha
HB Tyler Jamison, Senior :: 94 ovr, 99 spd, 99 acc, 76 car
WR Beau Fuller, Rs Junior :: 86 ovr, 91 spd, 91 acc, 86 cth
WR Cody Rogers, Freshman :: 76 ovr, 88 spd 81 acc, 77 cth
WR Kerry Garrison, Freshman :: 71 ovr, 86 spd, 85 acc, 69 cth
TE Eric Stevens, Senior :: 91 ovr, 84 spd, 90 acc, 96 cth, 75 rbk
LT Mike Samuel, Sophomore :: 71 ovr, 81 str, 79 pbk, 78 rbk
LG Eddie Quinn, Rs Senior :: 92 ovr, 91 str, 84 pbk, 97 rbk
C Andre Perry, Sophomore :: 82 ovr, 84 str, 86 pbk, 81 rbk
RG Tyler Tate, Senior :: 95 ovr, 94 str, 88 pbk, 98 rbk
RT Will Adkins, Rs Senior :: 84 ovr, 82 str, 79 pbk, 93 rbk
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DE Austin Grisby, Rs Junior :: 86 ovr, 78 acc, 84 str, 90 bsh
DE Jonathan McKnight, Rs Senior :: 88 ovr, 79 spd, 84 acc, 84 str, 90 bsh
DT Cameron Hickman, Senior :: 93 ovr, 75 acc, 91 str, 86 bsh
DT Dwayne Clark, Rs Senior :: 89 ovr, 70 acc, 90 str, 87 bsh
OLB Curtis Davis, Rs Senior :: 88 ovr, 86 spd, 91 acc, 84 tkl, 96 bsh
ILB Eddie Gilmore, Senior :: 87 ovr, 76 spd, 84 acc, 84 tkl, 88 bsh
OLB Garry Parker, Rs Junior :: 79 ovr, 83 spd, 89 acc, 81 tkl, 85 bsh
CB Matt Vincent, Rs Senior :: 88 ovr, 96 spd, 92 acc, 91 mcv, 94 zcv
CB Trent Rogers, Rs Junior :: 81 ovr, 84 spd, 83 acc, 96 mcv, 95 zcv
S Brandon Sanders, Senior :: 89 ovr, 97 spd, 94 acc, 86 zcv, 76 tkl
S Shane Reed, Sophomore :: 83 ovr, 88 spd, 96 acc, 81 zcv, 85 tkl

[Thugger Jackson]

Re: Strength in Unity.

Bulls cap off successful season with bowl win over Michigan State as defense ends dominant season with high note
January 2nd, 2021 -- Mercedez-Benz Superdome (New Orleans, Louisiana)
#3 South Florida Bulls (12-1, 8-1 Big 12) at #6 Michigan State Spartans (9-3, 6-3)



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USF - 3 / 10 / 6 / 0 // 19
MSU - 0 / 10 / 0 / 0 // 10
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Scoring Summary
Quarter 1
3:15 (USF) R. Turner, 38 Yd FG

Quarter 2
7:26 (USF) R. Turner, 38 Yd FG
5:13 (MSU) J. Willis, 41 Yd FG
2:30 (USF) J. Ellison, 17 Yd pass from M. Harrell
0:07 (MSU) E. Stevens, 26 Yd pass from J. Cotton

Quarter 3
5:16 (USF) R. Turner, 38 Yd FG
1:13 (USF) R. Turner, 32 Yd FG

Quarter 4

#3 South Florida Bulls (13-1, 8-1)
QB Michael Harrell, Sophomore: 15 of 24, 178 yards, touchdown, 10 carries, 46 yards.
HB Brian Reynolds, Rs Senior: 15 carries, 75 yards.
HB James Thomas, Sophomore: 11 carries, 69 yards.
HB Troy Henry, Freshman: 9 carries, 45 yards.
TE Erik Bass, Freshman: 3 receptions, 76 yards.
LT Victor Tucker, Junior: 3 pancakes, 1 run stuff allowed, 80.0 OL grade
LG Brian Brown, Rs Senior: 4 pancakes, 1 run stuff allowed, 82.2 OL grade
C Jamie Babcock, Rs Sophomore: 3 pancakes, 1 sack allowed, 70.5 OL grade
RG Brian Smith, Freshman: 4 pancakes, 2 hurries allowed, 72.7 OL grade
RT Derek Charles, Freshman: 1 run stuff allowed, 73.5 OL grade
DE Chuck Sanders, Sophomore: 3 tackles, 3 tackles for loss, 2 sacks.

#6 Michigan State Spartans (9-4, 6-3)
QB Josh Cotton, Rs Junior: 17 of 21, 134 yards, touchdown, 10 carries, 31 yards.
HB Tyler Jamison, Senior: 10 carries, 22 yards, 7 receptions, 41 yards.
WR Beau Fuller, Rs Junior: 4 receptions, 51 yards.
S Brandon Sanders, Senior: 8 tackles.

[Thugger Jackson]

Re: Strength in Unity.

2020 USF All-Americans
DE Chuck Sanders, first team
DE Mark Bennett, first team
DT Chris Allen, first team
ILB Scott Stewart, first team
CB Michael Bush, first team
S Chip Bryant, first team
KR Greg Johnston, first team
HB Troy Henry, second team
S Trey Davis, second team

2020 USF All-Big 12
HB Troy Henry, first team
T Victor Tucker, first team
DE Chuck Sanders, first team
DE Mark Bennett, first team
DT Chris Allen, first team
OLB Albert Young, first team
ILB Scott Stewart, first team
CB Michael Bush, first team
S Chip Bryant, first team
S Trey Davis, first team
P Allen Carrington, first team
KR Greg Johnston, first team
G Brian Brown, second team
C Jamie Babcock, second team
DT E.J. Newsome, second team
CB Bradley Bentley, second team
K Ricky Turner, second team

2020 South Florida Bulls Stats

Passing
QB Michael Harrell, Sophomore: 233 of 307, 2483 yards, 18 touchdowns, 10 interceptions, 12 sacks allowed.
QB Eric Whitworth, Rs Freshman: 4 of 5, 10 yards, touchdown, 1 sack allowed.

Rushing
QB Michael Harrell, Sophomore: 169 carries, 1231 yards, 13 touchdowns.
HB Troy Henry, Freshman: 156 carries, 1021 yards, 12 touchdowns.
HB Brian Reynolds, Rs Senior: 146 carries, 775 yards, 8 touchdowns.
HB James Thomas, Sophomore: 122 carries, 785 yards, 5 touchdowns.
HB Greg Johnston, Rs Sophomore: 23 carries, 91 yards.
TE Erik Bass, Freshman: 16 carries, 64 yards, 5 touchdowns.

Receiving
HB Troy Henry, Freshman: 59 receptions, 485 yards, 6 touchdowns.
WR Mike Holmes, Junior: 33 receptions, 386 yards, 3 touchdowns.
WR Marco Mason, Junior: 28 receptions, 353 yards, touchdown.
TE Erik Bass, Freshman: 27 receptions, 347 yards.
WR James Ellison, Sophomore: 20 receptions, 310 yards, touchdown.
WR Matt Hill, Rs Senior: 18 receptions, 195 yards, touchdown.
CB Marcus Hines, Sophomore: 14 receptions, 150 yards, touchdown.
HB Greg Johnston, Rs Sophomore: 11 receptions, 82 yards, touchdown.
TE Joe Wayne, Junior: 7 receptions, 41 yards, 2 touchdowns.

Blocking
LT Victor Tucker, Junior: 14 pancakes, 4 sacks allowed.
LG Brian Brown, Rs Senior: 26 pancakes, 2 sacks allowed.
C Jamie Babcock, Rs Sophomore: 22 pancakes, 2 sacks allowed.
RG Brian Smith, Freshman: 20 pancakes, 0 sacks allowed.
RT Derek Charles, Freshman: 13 pancakes, 2 sacks allowed.
TE Joe Wayne, Junior: 13 pancakes.

Defensive
ILB Scott Stewart, Sophomore: 71 tackles, 22 tackles for loss, 9 sacks, interception.
S Chip Bryant, Junior: 63 tackles, 12 tackles for loss, 2 sacks, interception.
S Trey Davis, Junior: 55 tackles, 10 tackles for loss, 3 sacks, 2 interceptions.
OLB Albert Young, RS Junior: 51 tackles, 15 tackles for loss, 3 sacks, interception.
CB Michael Bush, Senior: 48 tackles, 11 tackles for loss, 4 sacks, 3 interceptions.
DE Mark Bennett, Rs Senior: 42 tackles, 22 tackles for loss, 11 sacks.
CB Bradley Bentley, Senior: 31 tackles, 4 tackles for loss, sack, 2 interceptions.
DE Chuck Sanders, Sophomore: 31 tackles, 22 tackles for loss, 12 sacks.
OLB Derek O'Neill, Rs Senior: 28 tackles, 7 tackles for loss, 2 sacks.
CB Ben Lewis, Sophomore: 28 tackles, 2 tackles for loss, sack, interception.
S Sam Peterson, Freshman: 26 tackles, 7 tackles for loss, sack.
CB Marcus Hines, Sophomore: 18 tackles, tackle for loss.
DT E.J. Newsome, Junior: 16 tackles, 6 tackles for loss, 5 sacks.
DT Chris Allen, Senior: 16 tackles, 11 tackles for loss, 7 sacks.

Kicking
K Ricky Turner, Sophomore: 8 of 8 FG, 72/72 XP, 44 FG Lng

Punting
P Allen Carrington, Sophomore: 25 punts, 36.1 Net Avg, 9 inside the 20

[Thugger Jackson]

Re: Strength in Unity.

New Years Six Bowl Results
Rose Bowl :: Stanford defeated Louisville, 49-14.
Sugar Bowl :: South Florida defeated Michigan State, 19-10.
Orange Bowl :: Florida State defeated New Mexico State, 42-33.
Cotton Bowl :: Auburn defeated Oklahoma, 35-21.
National Championship :: Michigan defeated Alabama, 34-24.

Big 12 Bowl Matchups
Holiday Bowl :: USC defeated Kansas, 42-35.
Meineke Car Care Bowl :: Indiana defeated Texas Tech, 35-32.
Alamo Bowl :: UCLA defeated Kansas State, 31-21.
Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl :: West Virginia defeated Iowa, 34-31.
Sugar Bowl :: South Florida defeated Michigan State, 19-10.
Cotton Bowl :: Auburn defeated Oklahoma, 35-21.