Strength in Unity.

Post by **Soapy** » 07 Oct 2020, 10:42

Week 8 Top Stories
1. Bulls remain undefeated as they knock off conference foe Kansas State.
2. The SEC race takes an unexpected turn as Tennessee stumbles to South Carolina
3. Notre Dame stuns rival USC 45-21.
4. Wisconsin squeaks by Indiana in conference play.

Week 9 Notable Games
#19 Nebraska (5-1, 2-1) at #14 Michigan (5-2, 3-1)
#7 Oklahoma (6-1, 4-0) at Oklahoma State (4-2, 2-1)
Arizona State (5-1, 2-1) at #17 USC (5-2, 5-1)
#20 Pittsburgh (4-1, 2-1) at #16 Syracuse (5-1, 3-0)
#25 Tennessee (4-3, 3-2) at #1 Alabama (6-0, 4-0)

Week 9 Big 12 Schedule
#4 South Florida (6-0, 2-0) at Texas Tech (3-3, 0-2)
West Virginia (2-5, 1-2) at Kansas (1-5, 0-3)
Iowa State (1-5, 0-2) at Central Florida (4-2, 2-0)
#7 Oklahoma (6-1, 4-0) at Oklahoma State (4-2, 2-1)
#11 Texas (5-2, 2-1) at TCU (2-4, 0-2)
Baylor (3-3, 2-0) at Kansas State (3-3, 0-2)

BCS Rankings
1. Alabama, 6-0
2. Florida State, 6-0
3. Ohio State, 6-0
4. USF 6-0
5. Penn State, 6-0
6. Texas A&M, 5-1
7. Oklahoma, 6-1
8. Michigan State, 4-1
9. Marshall, 6-1
10. Virginia Tech, 5-1
11. SMU, 5-0
12. Texas, 5-2
13. New Mexico State, 6-1
14. Michigan, 5-2
15. Florida, 4-2
16. Syracuse, 6-1
17. USC, 5-2
18. Notre Dame, 5-2
19. Nebraska, 5-1
20. Clemson, 4-2
21. Pittsburgh, 4-1
22. Wisconsin, 4-2
23. Ole Miss, 5-3
24. Stanford, 5-2
25. Tennessee, 4-3

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

NCAA Players of the Week
Brent Webb (QB, Marshall) :: W at University of Texas - San Antonio :: 18 of 29, 256 yards, 17 carries, 100 yards, 5 total touchdowns.
Robert Flowers (DE, Troy) :: W vs. FCS :: 8 tackles, 7 tackles for loss, 3 sacks, fumble recovery.

Big 12 Players of the Week
Ray Freeman (QB, Oklahoma) :: W vs. Kansas :: 24 of 33, 290 yards, 4 touchdowns, 13 carries, 43 yards.
Rich Freund (LB, Oklahoma) :: W vs. Kansas :: 3 tackles, interception.

Top 247 Five-Star Commitments
Andy Austin [WR #1]: 5'11", 183lbs | Tarrant, AL | 5-star | University of Alabama
Andy Campbell [ATH #2]: 6'3", 231lbs | Oakville, MO | 5-star | University of Nebraska
Gordon Jackson [HB #1]: 6'0", 215lbs | Minden, LA | 5-star | University of Texas
Aaron Lewis [WR #3]: 6'1", 205lbs | Greater Northdale, FL | 5-star | Ohio State University
Craig Morris [ATH #5]: 6'1", 198lbs | Payette, ID | 5-star | Ohio State University
Gerald Mitchell [HB #3]: 6'0", 200lbs | Newington, VA | 5-star | University of South Florida
T.J. House [ATH #7]: 6'1", 210lbs | Catalina, AZ | 5-star | University of Arizona
Steven Schmidt [WR #5]: 6'1", 180lbs | Grove, OK | 5-star | University of California - Los Angeles
Michael Edwards [WR #6]: 6'3", 210lbs | Carteret, NJ | 5-star | Penn State University
Doug Scott [ATH #10]: 6'1", 201lbs | Scottsbluff, NE | 5-star | University of Oklahoma
Ashley Harrell [WR #7]: 6'4", 215lbs | Culver City, CA | 5-star | Stanford University
Joel Bass [ATH #11]: 6'3", 220lbs | Marietta, GA | 5-star | University of South Florida
Sean Bates [TE #1]: 6'3", 260lbs | Dearborn, MI | 5-star | University of Southern California
Adam Thornton [ATH #13]: 5'11", 216lbs | Hammond, LA | 5-tar | University of Michigan
Jason Johnson [ATH #15]: 5'11", 177lbs | Tuscaloosa, AL | 5-star | University of Indiana

Post by **Soapy** » 07 Oct 2020, 10:56

Bulls potentially wrap up recruiting class with commitment of Kelvin Davis
Eddie Fernandez -- 247 Sports USF Insider

It's not even November and USF can put it's feet up and call it a day with recruiting potentially.

Defensive end prospect Kelvin Davis out of Coral Springs, Florida committed to the South Florida Bulls on Tuesday. Davis, who transferred to Cardinal Gibbons High School in Fort Lauderdale for his senior season, is a three-star recruit with prototypical size for the position. At six-foot-five and 255 pounds, Davis certainly looks the part and has the physical tools to develop into a rotational defensive end for the Bulls.

He lacks the elite athleticism that USF typically wants in it's defensive ends so a switch to defensive tackle isn't out of the picture but given the need for depth at the position, Davis will get plenty of opportunities to crack that rotation. There are currently just five scholarship defensive ends on the roster with Ben Jennings, a converted defensive end, set to graduate and Chuck Sanders potentially declaring for the draft as a junior. If Sanders does leave, that would USF with just three scholarship defensive ends.

USF has fourteen commits in their currently top ranked recruiting class although that ranking might slide. USF entered the recruiting cycle with eleven guaranteed roster spots. Given that USF has a few draft eligible players that might declare such as CB Marcus Hines, QB Michael Harrell, C Jamie Babcock, LB Scott Stewart and HB James Thomas, USF had a little bit of wiggle room but they might have approached it.

Should a spot open up due to a transfer, a player to keep an eye on is defensive end Travis Scott out of the Boca Raton area in south Florida. The four-star defensive end has interest from Virginia Tech, Alabama, Michigan and Ohio State.

2022 USF Recruiting Class
HB Gerald Mitchell [HB #3]: 6'0", 200lbs | Newington, VA | 5-star | 4.44 40-yd dash, 345 Bench Press Max, 350 Squat Max
HB/WR/DB Joel Bass [ATH #11]: 6'3", 220lbs | Marietta, GA | 5-star | 4.42 40-yd dash, 350 Bench Press Max, 290 Squat Max
TE Jacob Dickson [TE #2]: 6'4", 244lbs | Roselle, NJ | 4-star | 4.72 40-yd dash, 405 Bench Press Max, 300 Squat Max
S Ray Thompson [S #1]: 6'1", 187lbs | Calabasas, CA | 4-star | 4.46 40-yd dash, 285 Bench Press Max, 385 Squat Max
OLB John Reed [OLB #2]: 6'3", 215lbs | Miami, FL | 4-star | 4.62 40-yd dash, 430 Bench Press Max, 655 Squat Max
LB Alex Miller [ILB #9]: 6'2", 248lbs | Tampa, FL | 4-star | 4.58 40-yd dash, 400 Bench Press Max, 570 Squat Max
T Tanner Patton [T #13]: 6'7", 264lbs | Brandon, FL | 3-star | 4.66 40-yd dash, 455 Bench Press Max, 605 Squat Max
CB Ray Hill [CB 20]: 6'0", 180lbs | Miami, FL | 3-star | 4.44 40-yd dash, 255 Bench Press Max, 230 Squat Max
OLB Skyler Wilson [OLB #25]: 6'3", 205bs | Miami, FL | 3-star| 4.72 40-yd dash, 425 Bench Press Max, 535 Squat Max
OLB Matt Collins [OLB #41]: 6'5", 233lbs | Tampa, FL | 3-star | 4.62 40-yd dash, 420 Bench Press Max, 595 Squat Max
DE Kelvin Davis [DE #75]: 6'5", 255lbs | Coral Springs, FL | 3-star | 4.66 40-yd dash, 400 Bench Press Max, 630 Squat Max
CB Cody Johnson [CB #59]: 5'11", 187lbs | Miami, FL | 3-star | 4.46 40-yd dash, 270 Bench Press Max, 225 Squat Max
ILB Calvin Franz [ILB #60]: 6'1", 226lbs | Pompano Beach, FL | 3-star | 4.52 40-yd dash, 400 Bench Press Max, 605 Squat Max
S Malcolm Francois Jr. [S #55]: 5'11", 174lbs | Tampa, FL | 3-star | 4.40 40-yd dash, 305 Bench Press Max, 195 Squat Max

2022 USF Recruiting Board
DE Travis Scott [DE #12]: 6'2", 260lbs | Boca Raton, FL | 4-star | Virginia Tech, Alabama, Michigan, Ohio State, USF
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WR Andy Austin [WR #1]: 5'11", 183lbs | Tarrant, AL | 5-star | Committed to Alabama

Post by **Soapy** » 07 Oct 2020, 14:30

South Florida goes on the road and takes care of business against Texas Tech Red Raiders to remain unblemished
October 23rd, 2021 -- Jones AT&T Stadium (Lubbock, Texas)
#4 South Florida Bulls (6-0, 2-0 Big 12) at Texas Tech Red Raiders (3-3, 0-2)

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USF - 7 / 10 / 10 / 7 // 34
TTU - 10 / 0 / 6 / 6 // 22
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Scoring Summary
Quarter 1
6:10 (USF) W. Stone, 11 Yd pass from M. Harrell
5:22 (TTU) A. Johnson, 47 Yd FG
0:10 (TTU) D. Copeland, 7 Yd run

Quarter 2
3:53 (USF) R. Turner, 28 Yd FG
0:16 (USF) J. Thomas, 2 Yd run

Quarter 3
6:31 (TTU) A. Johnson, 44 Yd FG
6:20 (USF) G. Johnston, returned kickoff 109 Yds
3:09 (TTU) A. Johnson, 38 Yd FG
1:02 (USF) R. Turner, 37 Yd FG

Quarter 4
7:05 (USF) W. Stone, 27 Yd pass from M. Harrell
2:08 (TTU) T. Hobbs, 48 Yd pass from T. Wesley

#4 South Florida Bulls (7-0, 3-0)
QB Michael Harrell, Junior: 15 of 18, 186 yards, 2 touchdowns, 16 carries, 59 yards.
HB Troy Henry, Sophomore: 18 carries, 124 yards.
HB James Thomas, Junior: 8 carries, 35 yards.
WR William Stone, Freshman: 6 receptions, 118 yards, 2 touchdowns.
LT Victor Tucker, Senior: 1 pancake, 82.2 grade.
LG Nic Haynes, Rs Senior: 1 sack allowed, 1 QB hurry allowed, 51.1 grade.
C Jamie Babcock, Rs Junior: 2 run stuffs allowed, 66.7 grade
RG Brian Smith, Sophomore: 1 run stuff allowed, 1 penalty, 68.6 grade
RT Derek Charles, Sophomore: 1 sack allowed, 1 pancake, 60.0 grade.
LB Scott Stewart, Junior: 8 tackles, tackle for loss.
OLB Stephen Hill, Rs Sophomore: 7 tackles, 2 tackles for loss.
S Edgar Thompson, Freshman: 6 tackles, 4 tackles for loss, sack.

Texas Tech Red Raiders (3-4, 0-3)
QB Tony Wesley, Rs Junior: 26 of 31, 299 yards, touchdown.
HB Damon Copeland, Rs Senior: 17 carries, 84 yards, touchdown.
WR Adam Hunter, Rs Junior: 7 receptions, 71 yards.
WR Randy Kelley, Rs Senior: 6 receptions, 92 yards.
WR Travis Hobbs, Sophomore: 4 receptions, 86 yards, touchdown.
S Jamaal Hayes, Rs Junior: 11 tackles.
S Jamie Pennington, Rs Junior: 6 tackles, 2 tackles for loss, sack.

Next Game: at Baylor Bears (4-3, 3-0) :: B Overall, B Offense, B Defense

Post by **Captain Canada** » 07 Oct 2020, 14:53

How does that recruiting class stock up against that legendary one you had earlier on?

Post by **Soapy** » 07 Oct 2020, 15:24

Week 9 Top Stories
1. Michigan notches a conference win against Nebraska behind the arm of Andrews.
2. Mustangs remain undefeated following their conference victory over Memphis.
3. Tar Heels suffer a collapse against ACC adversary Virginia Tech.
4. Clemson takes care of business in OT against conference foe NC State.

Week 10 Notable Games
Boston College (5-2, 3-1) at #11 Virginia Tech (6-1, 3-1)
#13 Mexico State (6-1, 0-0) at #1 Alabama (7-0, 5-0)
#6 Texas A&M (6-1, 5-1) at #20 Ole Miss (6-3, 3-3)
#8 Michigan State (5-1, 4-0) at #14 Michigan (6-2, 4-1)

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

BCS Rankings
1. Alabama, 7-0
2. Florida State, 7-0
3. Ohio State, 7-0
4. Penn State, 7-0
5. South Florida, 7-0
6. Texas A&M, 6-1
7. Oklahoma, 7-1
8. Michigan State, 5-1
9. SMU, 6-0
10. Marshall, 7-1
11. Texas, 6-2
12. Virginia Tech, 6-1
13. New Mexico State, 6-1
14. Michigan, 6-2
15. Florida, 5-2
16. Syracuse, 6-1
17. Notre Dame, 5-2
18. Clemson, 5-2
19. Ole Miss, 6-3
20. Wisconsin, 5-2
21. Stanford, 6-2
22. Nebraska, 5-2
23. Arizona State, 6-1
24. Pittsburgh, 4-2
25. USC, 5-3

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

NCAA Players of the Week
Jeff Whitehead (HB, Oregon) :: W at Arizona :: 36 carries, 335 yards, 3 touchdowns.
Andy Fields (CB, West Virginia) :: W at Kentucky :: Tackle, 2 interceptions.

Big 12 Players of the Week
Ray Freeman (QB, Oklahoma) :: W at Oklahoma State :: 26 of 35, 294 yards, 4 touchdowns, 12 carries, 88 yards.
Andy Fields (CB, West Virginia) :: W at Kentucky :: Tackle, 2 interceptions.

Top 247 Five-Star Commitments
Andy Austin [WR #1]: 5'11", 183lbs | Tarrant, AL | 5-star | University of Alabama
Lance Miller [ATH #1]: 6'1", 208lbs | Rogers, AR | 5-star | University of Nebraska
Andy Campbell [ATH #2]: 6'3", 231lbs | Oakville, MO | 5-star | University of Nebraska
Gordon Jackson [HB #1]: 6'0", 215lbs | Minden, LA | 5-star | University of Texas
Justin Bradshaw [ATH #4]: 5'11", 200lbs | Kihei, HI | 5-star | University of Iowa
Aaron Lewis [WR #3]: 6'1", 205lbs | Greater Northdale, FL | 5-star | Ohio State University
Craig Morris [ATH #5]: 6'1", 198lbs | Payette, ID | 5-star | Ohio State University
Gerald Mitchell [HB #3]: 6'0", 200lbs | Newington, VA | 5-star | University of South Florida
Jason Dorsey [ATH #6]: 6'0", 229lbs | Kenosha, WI | 5-star | University of Wisconsin
T.J. House [ATH #7]: 6'1", 210lbs | Catalina, AZ | 5-star | University of Arizona
Steven Schmidt [WR #5]: 6'1", 180lbs | Grove, OK | 5-star | University of California - Los Angeles
Michael Edwards [WR #6]: 6'3", 210lbs | Carteret, NJ | 5-star | Penn State University
Doug Scott [ATH #10]: 6'1", 201lbs | Scottsbluff, NE | 5-star | University of Oklahoma
Ashley Harrell [WR #7]: 6'4", 215lbs | Culver City, CA | 5-star | Stanford University
Joel Bass [ATH #11]: 6'3", 220lbs | Marietta, GA | 5-star | University of South Florida
Sean Bates [TE #1]: 6'3", 260lbs | Dearborn, MI | 5-star | University of Southern California
Adam Thornton [ATH #13]: 5'11", 216lbs | Hammond, LA | 5-tar | University of Michigan
Jason Johnson [ATH #15]: 5'11", 177lbs | Tuscaloosa, AL | 5-star | University of Indiana

Post by **Soapy** » 07 Oct 2020, 15:26

Captain Canada wrote: ↑
07 Oct 2020, 14:53
How does that recruiting class stock up against that legendary one you had earlier on?

I think the 2016 one is still atop with Franklin Sapp, Zac White, Dan Johnson and Shelton Richardson. All four of those guys in any of the other classes are the top guys. I think the last class we just signed can challenge that if McFarland, the QB, ends up being good. I don't see a lot of "star" talent in the current class for this cycle but really no way to know since one of my house rules is no scouting.

Post by **Soapy** » 07 Oct 2020, 16:50

USF take it to the Bears, go on the road and takes care of business against Baylor
October 30th, 2021 -- McLane Stadium (Waco, Texas)
#5 South Florida Bulls (7-0, 3-0 Big 12) at Baylor Bears (4-3, 3-0)

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USF - 7 / 14 / 3 / 7 // 31
BAY - 0 / 3 / 10 / 8 // 21
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Scoring Summary
Quarter 1
4:26 (USF) W. Stone, 83 Yd pass from M. Harrell

Quarter 2
7:03 (USF) J. Thomas, 2 Yd run
2:49 (BAY) R. Rogers, 26 Yd FG
0:37 (USF) W. Stone, 20 Yd pass from M. Harrell

Quarter 3
6:36 (BAY) R. Rogers, 20 Yd FG
2:31 (USF) R. Turner, 23 Yd FG
1:25 (BAY) M. Jones, 5 Yd run

Quarter 4
6:46 (USF) W. Stone, 18 Yd pass from M. Harrell
0:23 (BAY) M. Pope, 1 Yd pass from S. Brown (2pt)

#5 South Florida Bulls (8-0, 4-0)
QB Michael Harrell, Junior: 21 of 29, 247 yards, 3 touchdowns, 7 carries, 50 yards.
HB James Thomas, Junior: 19 carries, 79 yards, touchdown.
HB Troy Henry, Sophomore: 13 carries, 72 yards.
WR William Stone, Freshman: 5 receptions, 132 yards, 3 touchdowns.
LT Victor Tucker, Senior: 1 QB hurry allowed, 73.1 grade.
LG Nic Haynes, Rs Senior: 2 run stuffs allowed, 3 pancakes, 72.3 grade.
C Jamie Babcock, Rs Junior: 1 run stuff allowed, 72.3 grade
RG Brian Smith, Sophomore: 1 QB hurry allowed, 2 run stuff allowed, 1 pancake, 60.3 grade.
RT Derek Charles, Sophomore: 80.0 grade.
LB Scott Stewart, Junior: 8 tackles.
DE Chuck Sanders, Junior: 5 tackles, 4 tackles for loss, 4 sacks.
LB Stephen Hill, Rs Sophomore: 4 tackles, tackle for loss, interception.
DE Mark Hawkins, Rs Junior: 3 tackles, 2 tackles for loss, 2 sacks.

Baylor Bears (4-4, 3-1)
QB Seth Brown, Junior: 26 of 37, 317 yards, touchdown, 2 interceptions, 16 carries, 3 yards.
HB Mike Jones, Rs Senior: 9 carries, 38 yards, touchdown.
WR Jeff Wade, Senior: 7 receptions, 110 yards.
S Gene Washington, Rs Senior: 11 tackles.

Next Game: vs. Texas Christian Horned Frogs (3-5, 1-3) :: B Overall, B+ Offense, B- Defense

Post by **Soapy** » 07 Oct 2020, 18:19

Week 10 Top Stories
1. The Seminoles fall for the first time in 2021 against Miami 45-23.
2. Iowa notches a conference win against Penn State behind the arm of Scales.
3. New Mexico State steals one from #1 Alabama 34-31

Week 11 Notable Games
#9 Virginia Tech (7-1, 4-1) at #19 Pittsburgh (5-2, 3-2)
#1 Ohio State (8-0, 5-0) at #13 Michigan State (5-2, 4-1)
#11 Michigan (7-2, 5-1) at #10 Penn State (7-1, 4-1)

Week 11 Big 12 Schedule
TCU (3-5, 1-3) at #2 South Florida (8-0, 4-0)
Central Florida (5-3, 3-1) at Texas Tech (3-5, 0-4)
Kansas State (3-5, 0-4) at West Virginia (4-5, 3-2)
Iowa State (2-6, 1-3) at #5 Oklahoma (8-1, 6-0)
Baylor (4-4, 3-1) at #22 Texas (6-3, 3-2)

BCS Rankings
1. Ohio State, 8-0
2. South Florida, 8-0
3. SMU, 7-0
4. Texas A&M, 7-1
5. Oklahoma, 8-1
6. Alabama, 7-1
7. New Mexico State, 7-1
8. Marshall, 8-1
9. Michigan, 7-2
10. Virginia Tech, 7-1
11. Penn State, 7-1
12. Florida, 6-2
13. Florida State, 7-1
14. Michigan State, 5-2
15. Syracuse, 7-1
16. Nebraska, 6-2
17. Stanford, 7-2
18. Iowa, 8-2
19. Pittsburgh, 5-2
20. Navy, 6-1
21. Florida Atlantic, 7-1
22. Notre Dame, 5-3
23. Texas, 6-3
24. Tulsa, 6-1
25. Arizona State, 6-2

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

NCAA Players of the Week
Mike Miller (HB, Miami) :: W vs. Florida State :: 28 carries, 202 yards, 2 touchdowns.
Patrick Walker (OLB, NMSU) :: W at Alabama :: 7 tackles, 4 tackles for loss, 2 sacks, interception.

Big 12 Players of the Week
Anthony Grisby (QB, TCU) :: W vs. Kansas :: 19 of 33, 352 yards, 5 total touchdowns.
Chuck Sanders (DE, South Florida) :: W at Baylor :: 5 tackles, 4 tackles for loss, 4 sacks.

Top 247 Five-Star Commitments
Andy Austin [WR #1]: 5'11", 183lbs | Tarrant, AL | 5-star | University of Alabama
Lance Miller [ATH #1]: 6'1", 208lbs | Rogers, AR | 5-star | University of Nebraska
Andy Campbell [ATH #2]: 6'3", 231lbs | Oakville, MO | 5-star | University of Nebraska
Gordon Jackson [HB #1]: 6'0", 215lbs | Minden, LA | 5-star | University of Texas
Patrick Clemens [QB #2]: 6'4", 219lbs | Shenandoah, LA | 5-star | Louisiana State University
Justin Bradshaw [ATH #4]: 5'11", 200lbs | Kihei, HI | 5-star | University of Iowa
Aaron Lewis [WR #3]: 6'1", 205lbs | Greater Northdale, FL | 5-star | Ohio State University
Craig Morris [ATH #5]: 6'1", 198lbs | Payette, ID | 5-star | Ohio State University
Gerald Mitchell [HB #3]: 6'0", 200lbs | Newington, VA | 5-star | University of South Florida
Jason Dorsey [ATH #6]: 6'0", 229lbs | Kenosha, WI | 5-star | University of Wisconsin
T.J. House [ATH #7]: 6'1", 210lbs | Catalina, AZ | 5-star | University of Arizona
Ryan Dahl [ATH #8]: 6'1", 187lbs | Muskegon Heights | 5-star | University of Michigan
Steven Schmidt [WR #5]: 6'1", 180lbs | Grove, OK | 5-star | University of California - Los Angeles
Nick Jones [ATH #9]: 6'1", 176lbs | Cortez, CO | 5-star | Air Force Academy
Michael Edwards [WR #6]: 6'3", 210lbs | Carteret, NJ | 5-star | Penn State University
Doug Scott [ATH #10]: 6'1", 201lbs | Scottsbluff, NE | 5-star | University of Oklahoma
Ashley Harrell [WR #7]: 6'4", 215lbs | Culver City, CA | 5-star | Stanford University
Joel Bass [ATH #11]: 6'3", 220lbs | Marietta, GA | 5-star | University of South Florida
Sean Bates [TE #1]: 6'3", 260lbs | Dearborn, MI | 5-star | University of Southern California
Jake Green [DT #1]: 6'5", 301lbs | Richmond, TX | 5-star | University of Michigan
Adam Thornton [ATH #13]: 5'11", 216lbs | Hammond, LA | 5-tar | University of Michigan
Jason Johnson [ATH #15]: 5'11", 177lbs | Tuscaloosa, AL | 5-star | University of Indiana

Post by **Soapy** » 07 Oct 2020, 18:30

USF DE Hawkins' injury first real hiccup, challenge for Bulls defense
Cooper Byrd -- Dynasty Sports Staff Writer

The University of South Florida got some bad news on Sunday morning. Redshirt junior defensive end Mark Hawkins tore his quad in the team's win over Baylor and will most likely miss the rest of the season.

Hawkins, a career backup for most of his tenure at USF, was named last week as a semi-finalist for the Bednarik, Nagurski and Lombardi award. He's second on the team with eight sacks on the season along with his 26 tackles and 13 tackles for loss after coming into the year with 4 career tackles.

The injury to Hawkins came in the same game that junior Chuck Sanders broke the school record for career sacks with his 30th, 31st, 32nd and 33rd sack in a four-sack performance, also tying another school record for most sacks in a single game. The Bulls will need Sanders to keep that level of production as well as elevated play from four-year starter defensive tackle E.J. Newsome who has a career high six sacks on the year.

Hawkins' backup this season has been a converted defensive tackle in Ben Jennings. Jennings tips the scale at 301 pounds but is athletic enough to play on the edge with USF deploying him mainly on short yardage situations. He has three sacks on the year after recording just one tackle in his previous four seasons in Tampa.

Another name to watch is John Mansfield, a redshirt sophomore who had a sack last week and true freshman Dale Bolen. USF typically runs a three-man rotation at defensive end, spelling Sanders and Hawkins as often as possible to keep them fresh.

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