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Week 14 Top Stories
1. Notre Dame takes care of business as they take down rival Stanford.
2. Spirits are high in Eugene as their Ducks beat #11 Oregon State 34-31.
3. Bush is disgusted with Air Force's performance against unranked New Mexico.
4. Alabama takes it to Auburn 31-3 in conference play.
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Week 14 SEC Results
ALA 31 - AUB 3 | MIZZOU 41 - TAMU 7 | MISS 41 - MSST 24 | OKST 45 - OU 36
USF 31 - UCF 15 | UGA 35 - GT 31 | TENN 28 - UK 26 | UF 25 - FSU 20
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Conference Championship Schedule
ACC Championship Game
#23 Georgia Tech (9-3, 8-1)
#2 Notre Dame (11-1, 8-1)
Big Ten Championship Game
#21 Army (8-4, 7-2)
#7 Ohio State (11-1, 8-1)
Big XII Championship Game
#24 Iowa State (10-2, 8-1)
#4 Missouri (11-1, 8-1)
C-USA Championship Game
UTSA (7-5, 7-1)
Florida Atlantic (10-2, 8-0)
MAC Championship Game
#17 Eastern Michigan (10-2, 8-1)
#14 Miami University (10-2, 8-1)
MWC Championship Game
Fresno State (9-3, 6-2)
#20 Air Force (10-2, 7-1)
Pac-12 Championship Game
#12 Stanford (8-3, 8-1)
#9 USC (9-2, 8-1)
SEC Championship Game
#11 USF (10-2, 8-1)
#1 Ole Miss (12-0, 9-0)
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BCS Rankings
1. Ole Miss, 12-0
2. Alabama, 10-2
3. Notre Dame, 11-1
4. Missouri, 11-1
5. LSU, 10-2
6. Ohio State, 11-1
7. Michigan State, 10-2
8. USF, 10-2
9. New Mexico State, 9-2
10. Stanford, 8-3
11. Oregon, 9-3
12. USC, 9-2
13. Oregon State, 9-3
14. Miami University, 10-2
15. Southern Miss, 9-3
16. Texas, 8-4
17. Eastern Michigan, 10-2
18. Army, 8-4
19. Wisconsin, 9-3
20. Arkansas, 8-4
21. Oklahoma State, 9-3
22. Air Force, 10-2
23. Texas A&M, 8-4
24. Iowa State, 10-2
25. Georgia Tech, 9-3
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Players of the Week
QB Howard Rivero (Missouri): 18 of 24, 348 yards, 32 carries, 188 yards, 4 total touchdowns.
S Sam Love (Central Michigan): 8 tackles, 3 tackles for loss, sack, forced fumble, interception.
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QB Jeff Jones (USF): 39 of 51, 483 yards, 4 touchdowns.
CB Richie Cowan (USF): 6 tackles, interception.
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Heisman Watch
HB Doug Fitzpatrick (Ole Miss): 276 carries, 2006 yards, 23 total touchdowns.
QB Michael Jones (USC): 2769 passing yards, 28 touchdowns, 11 interceptions, 159 carries, 846 yards, 11 touchdowns.
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Top 247 Five-Star Commitments
#1 Michael Spurlock [HB #1]: 6'1", 198lbs | Dunwoody, GA | 5-star | Notre Dame University
#3 Eddie Moore [HB #3]: 5'11", 207lbs | Conneaut, OH | 5-star | Notre Dame University
#5 Devon Wright [ATH #1]: 6'0", 191lbs | Lockhart, TX | 5-star | Louisiana State University
#6 Carlos Cox [HB #4]: 6'0", 192lbs | Carteret, NJ | 5-star | University of Oregon
#7 Chris Moss [TE #1]: 6'4", 257lbs | St. Martinville, LA | 5-star | University of Texas
#8 John Lowe [WR #1]: 5'11", 185lbs | Kingwood, TX | 5-star | University of Southern California
#9 T.J. Little [ATH #2]: 6'0", 220lbs | Orlando, FL | 5-star | University of Mississippi
#10 Josh Anderson [ILB #2]: 6'2", 229lbs | Wiggins, MS | 5-star | University of South Florida
#13 Dan Christensen [ATH #5]: 6'1", 228lbs | Avondale, LA | 5-star | University of North Texas
#14 Pat Blanco [TE #2]: 6'8", 240lbs | Lansing, MI | 5-star | University of Oklahoma
#16 Kyle Clemens [ATH #6]: 6'4", 220lbs | Miami, FL | 5-star | University of Florida
#17 Dedrick Stewart [HB #5]: 6'1", 194lbs | Charleston, IL | 5-star | Naval Academy
#19 Kyle Edwards [ATH #7]: 6'0", 190lbs | Rowlett, TX | 5-star | Baylor University
#20 Chris Robinson [DE #1]: 6'4", 267lbs | Wheeling, WV | 5-star | University of Oregon
#22 Rian Gates [ATH #8]: 5'11", 180lbs | Jackson, MI | 5-star | University of Alabama
#23 Alton Wagner [ATH #9]: 6'2", 316lbs | Wylie, TX | 5-star | University of New Mexico
#24 Chris Wallace [TE #3]: 6'1", 218lbs | Plantation, FL | 5-star | University of South Florida
#25 Damarcus Hines [WR #3]: 6'4", 231lbs | Athens, OH | 5-star | University of Kentucky
#26 Nelson Wright [WR #4]: 6'1", 177lbs | Perry Heights, OH | 5-star | Pennsylvania State University
#27 Grant Nichols [TE #4]: 6'4", 230lbs | Pinewood, FL | 5-star | University of Minnesota
#28 Rusty Paris [DE #2]: 6'4", 241lbs | East Moline, IL | 5-star | University of Wisconsin
#29 Ronald Weaver [QB #1]: 6'4", 214lbs | Universal City, TX | 5-star | Oklahoma State University
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Notable Florida Recruiting Commitments
#9 T.J. Little [ATH #2]: 6'0", 220lbs | Orlando, FL | 5-star | University of Mississippi
#16 Kyle Clemens [ATH #6]: 6'4", 220lbs | Miami, FL | 5-star | University of Florida
#24 Chris Wallace [TE #3]: 6'1", 218lbs | Plantation, FL | 5-star | University of South Florida
#27 Grant Nichols [TE #4]: 6'4", 230lbs | Pinewood, FL | 5-star | University of Minnesota
#31 Jeremy Daniels [CB #2]: 6'0", 167lbs | Bradenton, FL [IMG] | 5-star | USF, Georgia Tech
#40 Donnie Kelly [HB #6]: 5'10", 176lbs | Miami, FL | 4-star | Auburn University
#75 Sean Bush [TE #7]: 6'2", 229lbs | Boca Del Mar, FL | 4-star | Duke University
#108 Michael Scott [WR #15]: 5'9", 181lbs | Tampa, FL | 4-star | Florida State University
#110 Jordan Odom [DE #12]: 6'3", 247lbs | Port Charlotte, FL | 4-star | University of South Florida
#118 Chuck Henderson [WR #19]: 5'11", 187lbs | Jacksonville Beach, FL | 4-star | University of Central Florida
#123 Troy Darby [WR #20]: 6'1", 178ls | Miami, FL | 4-star | University of Florida
#135 Tim Garcia [ATH #30]: 6'2", 194lbs | Miami, FL | 4-star | University of Georgia
#151 Kyle Wheeler [ATH #35]: 6'3", 188lbs | Pompano Beach, FL | 4-star | University of Miami
#177 Franklin Thompson [WR #32]: 6'1", 213lbs | Wellington, FL | 4-star | Vanderbilt University
#178 Jon Simmons [HB #23]: 5'8", 190lbs | Sanford, FL | 4-star | Troy University
#180 Tim Morrison [G #6]: 6'7", 318lbs | Jasmine Estates, FL | 4-star | Naval Academy
#184 Matt Quinn [OLB #8]: 6'3", 213lbs | Ocoee, FL | 4-star | University of Florida
#187 Aaron Coe [QB #8]: 6'2", 239lbs | Brownsville, FL | 4-star | Northwestern University
#198 Brandon Green [QB #9]: 6'3", 212lbs | Coral Springs, FL | 4-star | University of Louisiana
#201 Kevin Morris [OLB #9]: 6'6", 227lbs | Miami, FL | 4-star | University of Florida
#219 Brian Parrish [TE #16]: 6'1", 240lbs | Apopka, FL | 4-star | University of Illinois
#222 Ray Williams [CB #5]: 5'11", 168lbs | Fort Lauderdale, FL | 4-star | University of Miami
#229 Brian Anderson [DE #17]: 6'5", 252lbs | West Palm Beach, FL | 4-star | Mississippi State University
#231 Paul Ingraham [ILB #7]: 6'0", 242lbs | Miami, FL | 4-star | Auburn University
#240 Mike Fox [WR #38]: 6'4", 204lbs | Fort Meade, FL | 4-star | University of Nebraska
#252 Bo Holmes [TE #17]: 6'5", 260lbs | Titusville, FL | 4-star | Rutgers University
#267 Luke Dougherty [SS #8]: 5'11", 174lbs | Miami, FL | 4-star | University of Miami
#274 D.J. Bryant [HB #33]: 6'0", 207lbs | Sarasota, FL | 4-star | University of Miami
Strength in Unity.
SEC Championship Game Preview: vs. #1 Ole Miss Rebels
Record: 12-0, 9-0 SEC
Head Coach: Tom Herman (172-79 at Ole Miss, 19th year)
Offensive Coordinator: Chris Tyson (Maryland)
Defensive Coordinator: Bronco Mendehall (4-3)
Team Leaders
Passing: Travis Barnett (2220 yards, 24 TD, 6 INT, 172.7 rating)
Rushing: Doug Fitzpatrick (2006 yards, 7.3 ypc, 21 TD)
Receiving: Kyle Cooper (36 receptions, 513 yards, 7 TD)
Defense: Darrell Brown (97 tkl, 20 TFL, 4.5 sacks, INT, 4 PBU)
Team Rankings
Points Per Game: 2nd
Total Offense: 8th
Rushing Offense: 8th
Passing Offense: 76th
Total Defense: 17th
Rushing Defense: 27th
Passing Defense: 33rd
Turnover Differential: 60th
Team Schedule
vs. Samford: W 42-6
vs. Oklahoma: W 54-28
at #15 Texas: W 35-21
vs. #11 USF: W 42-32
vs. Memphis: W 35-10
vs. #25 Texas A&M: W 45-38 OT
at Miami: W 38-31
at Bowling Green: W 49-24
vs. Tennessee: W 34-31
vs. #19 Arkansas: W 44-16
at Kentucky: W 24-13
at Mississippi State: W 41-24
Team Injuries
HB #28 Lorenzo Williams, Senior | 5'10", 215lbs | 94 ovr, 92 spd, 98 acc, 91 btk, 85 car, 91 trk | 118.0 ypg, 7.4 ypc, 2 TD
WR #88 Donny Jones, Senior | 6'0", 209lbs | 90 ovr, 92 spd, 89 acc, 88 cth | 71.1 ypg, 13.7 ypr, 8 TD
Ole Miss Rebels Projected Starters
QB #13 Travis Barnett, Rs Senior | 6'2", 235lbs | 92 ovr, 83 spd, 81 acc, 88 awr, 87 thp, 86 tha
HB #26 Doug Fitzpatrick, Senior | 5'11", 219lbs | 91 ovr, 92 spd, 88 acc, 98 btk, 81 car, 94 elu
WR #85 Tyler Golden, Senior | 6'3", 218lbs | 85 ovr, 86 spd, 99 acc, 76 cth
WR #86 Dominic Felder, Rs Junior | 6'3", 209lbs | 80 ovr, 92 spd, 89 acc, 79 cth
WR #82 Marquis Odom, Rs Junior | 6'3", 221lbs | 79 ovr, 94 spd, 92 acc, 80 cth
TE #83 Kyle Cooper, Rs Junior | 6'5", 274lbs | 81 ovr, 78 spd, 74 acc, 78 cth, 79 rbk
LT #79 Mike Kiniry, Rs Senior | 6'6", 298lbs | 79 ovr, 84 pbk, 82 rbk, 81 str
LG #72 Marcus Seward, Rs Sophomore | 6'6", 271lbs | 84 ovr, 87 pbk, 87 rbk, 80 str
C #62 Kellen Davis, Rs Sophomore | 6'4", 328lbs | 80 ovr, 77 pbk, 84 rbk, 85 str
RG #68 Steve McCoy, Rs Sophomore | 6'1", 319lbs | 84 ovr, 81 pbk, 90 rbk, 87 str
RT #69 Dan Williams, Senior | 6'8", 337lbs | 90 ovr, 90 pbk, 90 rbk, 92 str
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DE #94 Joel Hunt, Sophomore | 6'0", 251lbs | 84 ovr, 84 spd, 89 acc, 76 str, 82 pmv, 90 fmv, 81 bsh
DE #60 Michael Downing, Rs Junior | 6'0", 257lbs | 84 ovr, 78 spd, 90 acc, 75 str, 86 pmv, 88 fmv, 87 bsh
DT #64 Jim Gould, Junior | 6'2", 304lbs | 89 ovr, 80 acc, 86 str, 94 pmv, 78 fmv, 93 bsh
DT #99 Lawrence Robinson, Junior | 6'5", 268lbs | 84 ovr, 85 acc, 83 str, 83 pmv, 85 fmv, 79 bsh
LB #54 Zach Malone, Rs Junior | 6'4", 256lbs | 82 ovr, 77 spd, 86 acc, 57 awr, 83 tkl, 78 bsh, 80 zcv
LB #57 Bobby Maxey, Junior | 6'2", 246lbs | 77 ovr, 82 spd, 97 acc, 58 awr, 76 tkl, 80 bsh, 70 zcv
LB #56 Darrell Brown, Senior | 6'0", 234lbs | 91 ovr, 84 spd, 94 acc, 64 awr, 93 tkl, 85 bsh, 74 zcv
CB #48 Dominique Johnson, Senior | 6'0", 191lbs | 91 ovr, 96 spd, 95 acc, 73 awr, 94 mcv, 93 zcv, 85 press
CB #37 Travis Burnette, Rs Senior | 5'11", 175lbs | 86 ovr, 92 spd, 96 acc, 77 awr, 93 mcv, 92 zcv, 89 press
NB #23 Edwin Adams, Senior | 6'1", 196lbs | 84 ovr, 96 spd, 90 acc, 62 awr, 88 mcv, 91 zcv, 86 press
S #45 Derrick Douglas, Sophomore | 6'2", 181lbs | 76 ovr, 77 spd, 81 acc, 65 awr, 78 tkl, 70 mcv, 89 zcv
S #40 Anthony Patrick, Sophomore | 6'0", 217lbs | 72 ovr, 83 spd, 90 acc, 50 awr, 79 tkl, 67 mcv, 71 zcv
K #18 Matt Walker, Senior | 5'11", 201lbs | 85 ovr, 91 kick power, 82 kick accuracy
P #17 Matt Howard, Freshman | 5'11", 218lbs | 81 ovr, 90 kick power, 72 kick accuracy
Strength in Unity.
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#11 USF (11-2, 9-1) | 7 | 21 | 7 | 23 || 58
#1 MISS (12-1, 9-1) | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 || 14
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Bulls defense dominates SEC Championship Game as USF trounces Rebels
They say that revenge is a dish best served cold. For USF and head coach Malcolm Francois Sr, they prefer serving it in the Mercedes-Benz Dome with a side of the SEC Championship trophy.
USF intercepted Ole Miss quarterback Travis Barnett six times, returning three of them for touchdowns and outscoring the Ole Miss offense themselves in the 58-14 routing of the Rebels to win the SEC on Saturday afternoon.
Ole Miss fans had plenty of good times poking fun at Francois Sr's comments after the Bulls loss to the Rebels earlier this season, calling him salty for his quote of "Congratulations to them, that was a big win for that program, probably their biggest in the last decade."
Ole Miss head coach Tom Herman had said after the game that he "wasn't sure what that's about" but that he'd accept Francois' congratulations anyway. It was Herman who was left congratulating Francois Sr. after the game with the Rebels BCS National Championship hopes gone.
Heisman hopeful Doug Fitzpatrick rushed for over 100 yards but failed to get into the endzone after scoring six touchdowns in the previous game against the Bulls.
It was an up and down game for USF quarterback Jeff Jones who threw three interceptions, including two in the redzone. But he still managed to throw for 426 yards and four touchdowns, breaking Jed White's record for most passing touchdowns in the season with his second touchdown of the game which was his 47th of the season.
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Scoring Summary
Quarter 1
[USF] C. Bradford, returned interception 62 Yds (6:23)
[MISS] M. Odom, 45 Yd pass from T. Barnett (4:51)
Quarter 2
[USF] D. Felder, 12 Yd pass from J. Jones (7:44)
[USF] B. Cunningham, 9 Yd pass from J. Jones (0:16)
[USF] C. Williams, returned interception 29 Yds (0:01)
Quarter 3
[USF] M. Iosefo, 8 Yd pass from J. Jones (3:39)
[MISS] T. Burnette, returned interception 65 Yds (1:47)
Quarter 4
[USF] B. Henry, 36 Yd FG (6:57)
[USF] R. Cowan, returned interception 32 Yds (6:33)
[USF] B. Mangum, 13 Yd pass from J. Jones (5:25)
[USF] D. Felder, 1 Yd run -- 2pt failed (0:56)
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#11 South Florida Bulls
QB Jeff Jones: 41 of 57, 426 yards, 4 touchdowns, 3 interceptions, sacked once.
HB Danny Felder: 10 carries, 53 yards, touchdown, 5 receptions, 30 yards, touchdown.
WR Brent Cunningham: 9 receptions, 126 yards, touchdown.
WR Max McDonald: 8 receptions, 91 yards.
WR Bryan Mangum: 8 receptions, 66 yards, touchdown.
WR Marques Iosefo: 3 receptions, 34 yards, touchdown.
LB Nick Robinson: 8 tackles, 3 tackles for loss.
LB Willie Lawrence: 7 tackles, interception.
S Clayton Bradford: 5 tackles, 2 interceptions, touchdown.
DE Rick Hunter: 4 tackles, 3 tackles for loss.
LB Chris Williams: 4 tackles, tackle for loss, interception, touchdown.
CB Richie Cowan: 2 tackles, interception, touchdown.
CB Damien Ford: 2 tackles, interception.
#1 Ole Miss Rebels
QB Travis Barnett: 14 of 22, 132 yards, touchdown, 6 interceptions, sacked 2 times.
HB Doug Fitzpatrick: 20 carries, 111 yards.
TY Kyle Cooper: 5 receptions, 24 yards.
WR Marquis Odom: 2 receptions, 60 yards, touchdown.
CB Travis Burnette: 10 tackles, interception, touchdown.
CB Dominique Johnson: 6 tackles, interception.
S Anthony Patrick: 5 tackles, interception.
Strength in Unity.
Smacked the teeth out of #1 in the nation. Way to fuck em up lol.
Strength in Unity.
Notables Coaches on the Hot Seat
1. Neal Neathery (1-11 at Cincinnati, 1st year)
2. Jeremy Butler (2-10 at UCLA, 1st year)
3. John Butler (27-46 at Arizona, 6th year)
4. Mike Bloombgren (15-22 at Florida State, 3rd year)
5. Kalani Sitake (27-36 at Kentucky, 5th year)
6. Justin Wilcox (29-33 at Cal, 5th year)
7. Terrance White (8-16 at Florida, 2nd year)
8. Jay Bateman (10-26 at Virginia, 3rd year)
9. Antoine Smith (98-56 at North Carolina, 12th year)
10. Clarence McKinney (144-78 at Minnesota, 17th year)
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Conference Championship Schedule
ACC Championship Game
#23 Georgia Tech (9-4, 8-3) -- 31
#2 Notre Dame (12-1, 9-1) -- 45
Big Ten Championship Game
#21 Army (8-5, 7-3) -- 10
#7 Ohio State (12-1, 8-1) -- 40
Big XII Championship Game
#24 Iowa State (10-3, 8-2) -- 17
#4 Missouri (12-1, 9-1) -- 27
C-USA Championship Game
UTSA (8-5, 8-1) -- 45
Florida Atlantic (10-3, 8-1) -- 41
MAC Championship Game
#17 Eastern Michigan (10-3, 8-2) -- 24
#14 Miami University (11-2, 9-1) -- 41
MWC Championship Game
Fresno State (10-3, 7-2) -- 38
#20 Air Force (10-3, 7-2) -- 21
Pac-12 Championship Game
#12 Stanford (8-4, 8-2) -- 35
#9 USC (10-2, 9-1) -- 40
SEC Championship Game
#11 USF (11-2, 9-1) -- 58
#1 Ole Miss (12-1, 9-1) -- 14
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Notable Bowl Selections
BCS National Championship Game
#2 Notre Dame (12-1, 9-1)
#1 Alabama (10-2, 8-1)
Cotton Bowl
#21 Texas A&M (8-4, 7-2)
#23 Iowa State (10-3, 8-2)
Orange Bowl
#3 Missouri (12-1, 9-1)
#4 LSU (10-2, 7-2)
Sugar Bowl
#6 Ohio State (12-1, 9-1)
#9 Coastal Carolina (9-2, 0-0)
Fiesta Bowl
#7 Michigan State (10-2, 8-1)
#10 USC (10-2, 9-1)
Rose Bowl
#11 Oregon (9-3, 7-2)
#13 Miami University (11-2, 9-1)
Outback Bowl
#5 USF (11-2, 9-1)
Northwestern (8-4, 6-3)
Citrus Bowl
#8 Ole Miss (12-1, 9-1)
Army (8-5, 7-3)
Gator Bowl
#15 Texas (8-4, 5-4)
#19 Wisconsin (9-3, 6-3)
Peach Bowl
#16 Arkansas (8-4, 5-4)
Georgia Tech (9-4, 8-2)
Liberty Bowl
Miami (7-5, 4-5)
UTSA (8-5, 8-1)
Music City Bowl
Oklahoma (7-5, 5-4)
UCF (6-6, 5-4)
Independence Bowl
Tennessee (6-6, 3-6)
Louisville (6-6, 4-5)
Strength in Unity.
USC QB Michael Jones becomes first Trojan to win the award since Reggie Bush
Jessica West -- SI.com
USC redshirt senior quarterback Michael Jones took home the Heisman Trophy on Saturday night, ending the Trojans drought of nearly three decades since they last won college football's most prestigious honor.
Jones beat out Ole Miss running back Doug Fitzpatrick and Air Force quarterback Darrell Edwards for the honor.
In his third season as a starter for the Trojans, Jones threw for over 3,000 yards and nearly rushed for 1,000 yards and had 44 total touchdowns on the season. The Idaho native led USC to a Fiesta Bowl appearance and a 10-2 record.
The Trojan signal caller is the rare Heisman winner who did not collect any of other major awards. Jones was not even a finalist for the Maxwell Award which was given to Florida Atlantic quarterback J.R. Evans nor for the Walter Camp, which Fitzpatrick won or for the Davey O'Brien, given to the nation's top passer. USF true freshman Jeff Jones won that award.
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CFB Awards
Heisman: QB Michael Jones (USC): 197 of 333, 3107 yards, 31 touchdowns, 11 interceptions, 175 carries, 911 yards, 12 touchdowns.
Maxwell: QB J.R. Evans (Florida Atlantic): 216 of 352, 3234 yards, 184 carries, 936 yards, 47 total touchdowns.
Walter Camp: HB Doug Fitzpatrick (Ole Miss): 296 carries, 2117 yards, 21 touchdowns.
Bednarik: CB Seth Brooks (Coastal Carolina): 35 tackles, 4 tackles for loss, 2 forced fumbles, 10 interceptions.
Nagurski: LB Darrell Brown (Ole Miss): 101 tackles, 20 tackles for loss, 4 sacks, 3 forced fumbles, interception.
O'Brien: QB Jeff Jones (USF): 494 of 666, 5595 yards, 49 touchdowns, 16 interceptions.
Walker: HB Doug Fitzpatrick (Ole Miss): 296 carries, 2117 yards, 21 touchdowns.
Biletnikoff: WR Ulysses Davis (Missouri): 110 receptions, 1765 yards, 19 touchdowns.
Mackey: TE Jayson McBride (Middle Tennessee): 68 receptions, 1044 yards, 12 touchdowns.
Outland: C Charles Lynch (Air Force): 22 pancakes, 11 sacks allowed.
Rimington: C Charles Lynch (Air Force): 22 pancakes, 11 sacks allowed.
Lombardi: DE Clint Phillips (Alabama): 58 tackles, 15 tackles for loss, 5 sacks, forced fumble.
Butkus: LB Darrell Brown (Ole Miss): 101 tackles, 20 tackles for loss, 4 sacks, 3 forced fumbles, interception.
Thorpe: CB Seth Brooks (Coastal Carolina): 35 tackles, 4 tackles for loss, 2 forced fumbles, 10 interceptions.
Groza: K Matt Grant (Air Force): 20 of 21 FG, Long of 47, 60/60 XP
Guy: P Doug Jones (Alabama): 48 punts, 33.5 Yd Net, 16 downed inside the 20
Jet: WR Tony Jordan (Missouri): 759 kick return yards, 2 touchdowns, 369 punt return yards.
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AP First Team All-Americans
QB Jeff Jones, South Florida (Fr)
HB Doug Fitzpatrick, Ole Miss (Sr)
HB Nathan Stone, Minnesota (Sr)
WR Ulysses Davis, Missouri (Sr)
WR Jason Ross, Syracuse (Sr)
TE Alex Atkins, Air Force (Sr)
T Andre James, Michigan State (Sr)
T Dan Williams, Ole Miss (Sr)
G Preston Rawls, Missouri (Sr)
G Jamey Daniels, Notre Dame (Sr)
C Chip Setzer, Ohio State (Jr)
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DE Dan Graham, Notre Dame (Jr)
DE Gary Patterson, Florida Atlantic (Jr)
DT Laron Kendrick, Troy (Jr)
DT Joey Greene, Virginia Tech (Sr)
LB Willie Lawrence, South Florida (Sr)
LB Chris Williams, South Florida (Fr)
LB Darrell Brown, Ole Miss (Sr)
CB Seth Crooks, Coastal Carolina (Jr)
CB Adam Kelly, South Florida (Sr)
S Clayton Bradford, South Florida (So)
S Zach Mack, South Florida (So)
K Ben Thomas, Missouri (Sr)
P Darren Goff, Ohio State (Ohio State)
KR Tony Jordan, Missouri (Fr)
Strength in Unity.
USF continues to prepare for Wildcats as Outback Bowl approaches
Anthony Washington -- The Tampa Bay Chronicles
USF head coach Malcolm Francois Sr. has had an interest few weeks with the media, starting with him cutting a press conference short after the UCF game when he had told reporters before the press conference that he would only be answering football questions and was promptly asked about The Tampa Bay Chronicles report and former USF receiver Andrew Rivas comment on the program's approach to pain medications and injections.
Francois Sr. was all smiles during media day for the Outback Bowl, turning down any non-football questions and instead was extremely complimentary of his football team and their ability to bounce back from losses to Ole Miss and Washington State to still finish with a chance to win a NY6 bowl and potentially finish in the top three of the final AP rankings.
Some other notes from media day and practices:
- Injury does throw wrinkle into tight end Matthew Smith's draft decision
Starting junior tight end Matthew Smith is one of many draft eligible players on the Bulls roster, specifically on offense, that have a decision to make. Smith's decision was thrown for a loop when he broke his fibula in the third quarter of the SEC Championship Game.
Smith had surgery on that leg and he expects to be back on the field by next August which puts into jeopardy his draft status as he'd be unable to workout for any teams and as a six-foot tight end that would need to impress teams as a pure receiver for the next level, that doesn't bode well for his chances to get drafted which were slim to begin with.
I've spoken with many close to Smith and they all expect him to back in 2034 as a member of the Bulls.
The same can't be said for juniors CB Damien Ford and WR Max McDonald who could potentially be day one or day two picks. They've both been at all of the bowl practices and USF is expecting them to be on the field against Northwestern although we have seen in the past Francois Sr. opt to rest some of his better players late in bowl games to avoid injuries.
- - Bulls brass not shying away from setting record with true freshman QB Jones
USF true freshman quarterback Jeff Jones needs 238 yards to break Kliff Kingsbury's 30-year old record for most passing yards in a single season.
"We'll try to get it by halftime," said Francois Sr. of the record, "We're not going to be coy about it, we want it for Jeff [Jones], the team, the program, it'd be an honor for all of us and especially for Jeff as a true freshman to accomplish this in his first season."
Robert Givens also needs just 44 yards to pass the 1,000-yard mark which would give USF three receivers with over 1,000-yards receiving in the same season for the first time in over two decades.
Francois Sr. and offensive coordinator Malcolm Francois Jr. have mentioned wanting to get some of the younger guys on the field, particularly receivers Buck Duckett (6 receptions, 29 yards, 2 touchdowns) and Kevin Morris (7 receptions, 81 yards, touchdown).
- - Francois Jr. interviewed for Kentucky head coach opening
In his one season as a full-time play caller, Francois Jr. has rewriting passing records with a true freshman QB. It stands to reason that other teams have come knocking with Kentucky being the first to interview the young OC.
Francois Sr. was candid on giving his son and play caller the 'blessing' to potentially move on.
"Obviously we want him back but he's proven to be a hell of a recruiter, hell of a receivers coach and this year, we saw what he can do a play caller so he's in high demand and that means I did a great job as a father and a head coach so no qualms on my end about it. I want him to be wanted and I want him to take the best job available for him and his family."
Iowa State is also rumored to be interested in Francois Jr.
- - Five-star running back Bobby Jackson frequent visitor at bowl practices
A two-hour ride hasn't stopped five-star running back Bobby Jackson from showing up early and often to USF's practices during the past few weeks.
Jackson, who is from Lehigh Acres and considering USF or Ole Miss, is among the top uncommitted players and has been spotted at USF's practice quite a few times. Jackson is expected to announce in February on National Signing Day but his noticeable presence in Tampa and around the practices on his own dime has certainly given Bulls fans hope that they'll be handle to land the talented running back.
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Strength in Unity.
Outback Bowl Preview: vs. Northwestern Wildcats
Record: 8-4, 6-3 Big Ten
Head Coach: Mike Norvell (48-49 at Northwestern, 8th year)
Offensive Coordinator: Anthony Clark (Spread)
Defensive Coordinator: Brian Stewart (3-4 D)
Team Leaders
Passing: Erik Jones (2251 yards, 25 TD, 5 INT, 164.9 rating)
Rushing: James Evans (1221 yards, 6.3 ypc, 11 TD)
Receiving: Darren Pollard (94 receptions, 1256 yards, 13 TD)
Defense: Jamil Jackson (31 tkl, 4 INT, 5 PBU)
Team Rankings
Points Per Game: 12th
Total Offense: 24th
Rushing Offense: 27th
Passing Offense: 61st
Total Defense: 59th
Rushing Defense: 84th
Passing Defense: 44th
Turnover Differential: 28th
Team Schedule
at North Texas: W 34-24
at Texas Tech: L 31-18
at #6 Ohio State: L 28-23
vs. Arizona: W 45-17
vs. #7 Michigan State: L 44-31
at Minnesota: W 42-28
at Iowa: W 46-38 OT
vs. Nebraska: W 37-30
vs. #19 Wisconsin: W 48-21
at Purdue: W 28-24
vs. Army: L 49-42
at Illinois: W 35-3
Team Injuries
None
Northwestern Wildcats Projected Starters
QB #2 Erik Jones, Rs Senior | 6'0", 220lbs | 88 ovr, 89 spd, 82 acc, 90 awr, 78 thp, 84 tha
HB #47 James Evans, Rs Senior | 6'0", 214lbs | 81 ovr, 89 spd, 83 acc, 87 btk, 73 car, 81 elu
WR #81 Darren Pollard, Rs Senior | 6'3", 235lbs | 85 ovr, 90 spd, 83 acc, 90 cth
WR #84 Anthony Harris, Rs Senior | 6'0", 197lbs | 83 ovr, 96 spd, 82 acc, 80 cth
WR #86 Danny Goodwin, Rs Junior | 5'11", 187lbs | 81 ovr, 97 spd, 80 acc, 73 cth
TE #10 Joel Hollis, Senior | 6'2", 224lbs | 83 ovr, 81 spd, 83 acc, 72 cth, 79 rbk
LT #79 Philip Williams, Rs Junior | 6'3", 329lbs | 73 ovr, 81 str, 78 pbk, 79 rbk
LG #78 Preston Stewart, Rs Junior | 6'4", 315lbs | 76 ovr, 81 str, 88 pbk, 76 rbk
C #63 Nick Jackson, Freshman | 6'1", 295lbs | 66 ovr, 72 str, 77 pbk, 73 rbk
RG #65 Bruce Douglas, Sophomore | 6'5", 316lbs | 76 ovr, 80 str, 77 pbk, 85 rbk
RT #66 Kevin Nunez, Rs Senior | 6'8", 299lbs | 80 ovr, 85 str, 78 pbk, 87 rbk
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DE #61 Danny Dykes, Rs Senior | 6'2", 264lbs | 83 ovr, 76 spd, 96 acc, 76 str, 78 pmv, 85 fmv, 82 bsh
DE #62 Kevin Martin, Junior | 6'3", 247lbs | 84 ovr, 84 spd, 77 acc, 83 str, 84 pmv, 66 fmv, 86 bsh
NT #99 Buster Joseph, Junior | 6'1", 300lbs | 78 ovr, 76 acc, 77 str, 77 pmv, 78 fmv, 81 bsh
OLB #3 Andre Miller, Rs Sophomore | 6'1", 228lbs | 77 ovr, 77 spd, 77 acc, 53 awr, 82 tkl, 79 bsh, 77 zcv, 75 pmv, 80 fmv
ILB #51 Steve Simmons, Rs Senior | 5'10", 221lbs | 87 ovr, 76 spd, 86 acc, 57 awr, 84 tkl, 89 bsh, 79 zcv
ILB #52 Marcus Brown, Rs Senior | 6'1", 239lbs | 81 ovr, 87 spd, 88 acc, 61 awr, 71 tkl, 83 bsh, 82 zcv
OLB #93 Nick Dudley, Rs Freshman | 6'0", 215lbs | 74 ovr, 80 spd, 86 acc, 49 awr, 82 tkl, 74 bsh, 75 zcv, 63 pmv, 62 fmv
CB #49 Jamil Jackson, Rs Senior | 6'1", 183lbs | 83 ovr, 91 spd, 83 acc, 77 awr, 90 mcv, 95 zcv, 81 press
CB #23 Nate Moss, Rs Sophomore | 5'10", 168lbs | 74 ovr, 90 spd, 87 acc, 75 awr, 81 mcv, 82 zcv, 82 press
NB #21 Cameron Simpson, Sophomore | 6'1", 171lbs | 73 ovr, 89 spd, 86 acc, 60 awr, 85 mcv, 81 zcv, 78 press
S #45 Terrence Ferwerda, Rs Sophomore | 6'3", 184lbs | 75 ovr, 91 spd, 91 acc, 63 awr, 72 tkl, 67 mcv, 74 zcv
S #44 Ed Jones, Rs Junior | 5'11", 196lbs | 76 ovr, 82 spd, 91 acc, 58 awr, 76 tkl, 68 mcv, 82 zcv
K #1 Jordan Horton, Sophomore | 5'10", 186lbs | 65 ovr, 62 kpw, 68 kac
P #13 Matthew Jones, Senior | 6'0", 208lbs | 84 ovr, 89 kpw, 81 kac