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Bulls lose out on LB Hollis but land four-star DT Newsome among others
Eddie Fernandez -- 247 Sports USF Insider

Ever since Malcolm Francois took over as head coach of the South Florida Bulls, the Bulls have always had big recruiting weekends with a ton of kids on campus and for the most part, they come with commitments.

Such was the case this weekend when several prospects attended the team's win over Cincinnati and then saw four-star defensive tackle E.J. Newsome, four-star receiver Mike Holmes, four-star athlete Victory Tucker, three-star running back Greg Johnston, three-star defensive tackle Justin Barry, three-star linebacker Matt Stewart, three-star cornerback Michael Walker and three-star safety Aaron Graham all commit over the weekend.

Starting with the four stars, Newsome is talented, 265 pound defensive tackle that could play five technique in the team's 3-4 scheme as well as defensive tackle in their four-man fronts. The Bulls beat out Georgia Tech for the Alabama product. In Holmes, Florida and Florida State were all in play for the speedy slot receiver who projects very well in the Bulls offense. Tucker was a late bloomer, earning his fourth star during his senior season and didn't have many major offers. Tucker is a six-three, 264 pound prospect that projects to be a defensive end at the next level.

USF did lose out on linebacker Kevin Hollis with the Miami product committing to nearby FIU. FIU is also trending upwards with three-star guard Jamie Babcock as is UCF. This late into the cycle, losing out on Babcock could lead USF to take only one offensive linemen in this class in G Maurice Williams.

The Bulls have very few players left on the board. The biggest fish is four-star safety Chip Bryant out of Boynton Beach who is deciding between the Bulls and Oklahoma in a recruitment battle that will likely bleed into the new year. Mark Gray, the three-star cornerback out of New Jersey, remains in play as well as three-star defensive end Mark Hawkins and three-star tight end Joe Wayne.

New names to keep in mind are receiver Marco Mason, JUCO athlete Kyle Bennett and linebacker John Stone, who also eligibility issues.

[djp73]

could be setting up a big game against CF!

[Google[Bot]]

Big win for recruiting this week. Although one name was missing from the attendance

Finally ranked

[Soapy]

Oliver throws four interceptions but running game takes over as Bulls win tenth straight game in win vs. UConn
November 18th, 2017 -- Rentschler Field at Pratt & Whitney Stadium (East Hartford, Connecticut)
#12 South Florida Bulls (9-1, 6-0) at Connecticut Huskies (6-4, 2-4)



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USF - 21 / 7 / 7 / 21 // 56
UCONN - 7 / 10 / 0 / 7 // 24
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Scoring Summary
Quarter 1
4:51 (UCONN) F. Harris, returned interception 74 Yds
3:44 (USF) R. Miller, 34 Yd run
3:17 (USF) D. Johnson, returned interception 29 Yds
1:41 (USF) J. Stevens, 19 Yd pass from G. Oliver

Quarter 2
5:09 (UCONN) B. Warren, 24 Yd FG
3:42 (UCONN) J. Marriner, 8 Yd run
0:07 (USF) Z. White, 18 Yd pass from G. Oliver

Quarter 3
6:03 (USF) F. Sapp, 34 Yd pass from G. Oliver

Quarter 4
6:49 (USF) L. Ward, 6 Yd run
5:54 (USF) L. Ward, 70 Yd run
4:37 (UCONN) L. Marriner, 1 Yd run
3:48 (USF) B. Reynolds, 50 Yd run

South Florida Bulls (10-1, 7-0)
QB Grant Oliver, Rs Junior: 28 of 35, 376 yards, 3 touchdowns, 4 interceptions.
HB Leon Ward, Senior: 10 carries, 139 yards, 2 touchdowns.
HB Richard Miller, Senior: 8 carries, 44 yards, touchdown.
WR Franklin Sapp, Sophomore: 7 receptions, 114 yards, touchdown.
WR Zac White, Sophomore: 4 receptions, 57 yards, touchdown.
WR Corey Sharp, Sophomore: 4 receptions, 47 yards.
S Dan Johnson, Sophomore: 11 tackles, 4 tackles for loss, interception, touchdown.

Connecticut Huskies (6-5, 2-5)
QB Tim Boyle, Rs Senior: 16 of 29, 152 yards, 2 interceptions.
HB Josh Marriner, Rs Senior: 20 carries, 109 yards, 2 touchdowns.
TE Keith Denman, Rs Junior: 5 receptions, 32 yards.
WR Curtis Carroll, Junior: 3 receptions, 61 yards.
CB Javon Hadley, Rs Senior: 8 tackles, 2 interceptions.
S Joshua Scott, Senior: 5 tackles, interception.
DT Mario James, Sophomore: 3 tackles, 3 tackles for loss, 3 sacks.


Next Game: at #9 Central Florida Golden Knights (9-2, 6-1) :: B Overall, B Offense, B Defense

[djp73]

dont blow it now

[Soapy]

could be setting up a big game against CF!

Big win for recruiting this week. Although one name was missing from the attendance

Finally ranked

Yeah smh would have gotten +1000 points on that recruiting visit too

dont blow it now

never that.

[Soapy]

Week 13 Top Stories
1. The Crimson Tide remains unbeaten as they knock off conference foe Texas A&M.
2. The Georgia Tech campus is buzzing after a victory over #18 Virginia Tech.
3. The shocker of the week is #10 Wisconsin falling to Big Ten rival Northwestern.
4. Ole Miss is in shocker after the devastating loss to Tulane.

Week 14 Notable Games
#10 South Florida (10-1, 7-0) at #9 Central Florida (9-2, 6-1)
#21 Georgia (7-4, 5-4) at #24 Georgia Tech (8-3, 7-2)
#15 Iowa (9-2, 6-2) at #23 Nebraska (7-4, 5-3)
#12 Michigan (7-4, 5-3) at #7 Ohio State (10-1, 7-1)

Week 14 AAC Schedule
#10 South Florida (10-1, 7-0) at #9 Central Florida (9-2, 6-1)
Navy (2-8, 2-5) at SMU (3-8, 3-4)
Tulsa (8-3, 4-3) at Tulane (5-6, 2-5)
Memphis (1-10, 1-6) at Houston (6-5, 4-3)
Temple (6-5, 5-2) at ECU (4-7, 2-5)
Connecticut (6-5, 2-5) at Cincinnati (6-5, 4-3)

AAC Divisional Races
East
1. USF, 10-1, 7-0
2. UCF, 8-2, 6-1
West
1. Houston, 6-5, 4-3
2. Tulsa, 8-3, 4-3

NCAA Players of the Week
Tyler Bruggman (QB, Washington State) :: W at Oregon State : 31 of 42, 464 yards, 14 carries, 59 yards, 8 total touchdowns.
Brandon Johnson (OLB, Cincinnati) :: W at Temple :: 15 tackles, 8 tackles for loss, 4 sacks, forced fumble

AAC Players of the Week
Grant Long (HB, Navy) :: W vs. Memphis :: 28 carries, 216 yards, 3 touchdowns.
Brandon Johnson (OLB, Cincinnati) :: W at Temple :: 15 tackles, 8 tackles for loss, 4 sacks, forced fumble

[Soapy]

Hawkins and Kimbrough latest addition to the class while Wayne and Babcock continue to trend in wrong direction
Eddie Fernandez -- 247 Sports USF Insider

Four-star WR Scott Kimbrough out of Red Bank, South Carolina and Venice, Florida three-star defensive end Mark Hawkins are the latest addition to a stack 2018 recruiting class for the USF Bulls.

Kimbrough, who was being recruited by Clemson and South Carolina, is a six-foot, 202 pound receiver that is more dangerous with the ball in his hands than without it. His stocky build could lend him to make a similar transition as Alex Strong to running back. It will likely depend on what the Bulls decide to do with five-star athlete Trey Davis who could end up anywhere from running back, receiver to defensive back.

Hawkins is a prototypical edge rusher with less than ideal speed but good enough to stay on the edge. His limited athleticism will likely keep him away from playing that BUCK linebacker position but with time, Hawkins could end up there or bulk up and stay inside.

Two players that USF isn't expecting a commitment from anymore are guard Jamie Babcock and tight end Joe Wayne. Wayne was once considered a lock but the staff allowed other schools such as Baylor, SMU and UL-Monroe to make late push for the tight end. The Bulls could enter 2018 with just two scholarship tight ends on the roster, a position they were once loaded at.

[Soapy]

Former UCF target White has monster game, catches game winning touchdown off deflection to beat UCF and clinch division
November 24th, 2017 -- Bright House Networks Stadium (Orlando, Florida)
#10 South Florida Bulls (10-1, 7-0) at #9 Central Florida Golden Knights (9-2, 6-1)



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USF - 0 / 21 / 0 / 14 // 35
UCF - 7 / 14 / 7 / 0 // 28
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Scoring Summary
Quarter 1
1:49 (UCF) E. Smith, 19 Yd pass from P. DiNovo

Quarter 2
6:33 (USF) M. Henry, 4 Yd pass from G. Oliver
3:22 (UCF) M. Scott, 52 Yd pass from P. DiNovo
2:07 (USF) R. Miller, 11 Yd run
0:33 (USF) Z. White, 18 Yd pass from G. Oliver
0:19 (UCF) J. Bell, 61 Yd pass from P. DiNovo

Quarter 3
3:08 (UCF) D. Wilson, 3 Yd run

Quarter 4
7:56 (USF) Z. White, 5 Yd pass from G. Oliver
2:12 (USF) Z. White, 22 Yd pass from G. Oliver

South Florida Bulls (11-1, 8-0)
QB Grant Oliver, Rs Junior: 25 of 36, 347 yards, 4 touchdowns.
HB Leon Ward, Senior: 9 carries, 77 yards.
HB Richard Miller, Senior: 7 carries, 24 yards, touchdown.
WR Zac White, Sophomore: 8 receptions, 138 yards, 3 touchdowns.
WR Franklin Sapp, Sophomore: 4 receptions, 63 yards.
WR Corey Sharp, Sophomore: 4 receptions, 47 yards.
S Dan Johnson, Sophomore: 5 tackles.
LB Nigel Harris, Rs Senior: 3 tackles, interception.
CB Antwan Shaw, Senior: 2 tackles, interception.

#9 UCF Golden Knights (9-3, 6-2)
QB Peter DiNovo, Rs Senior: 27 of 38, 334 yards, 3 touchdowns, 2 interceptions.
HB Dontravius Wilson, Rs Senior: 14 carries, 75 yards, touchdown.
TE Michael Scott, Junior: 7 receptions, 76 yards, touchdown.
WR Jeff Bell, Rs Sophomore: 6 receptions, 104 yards, touchdown.
WR Ernest Smith, Junior: 6 receptions, 91 yards, touchdown.
CB Drico Johnson, Rs Senior: 9 tackles.

Next Game: Conference Championship Week

[Captain Canada]

Needed that. QB1 bounced back.