Coach Jim Leavitt

On the Players from Miami Pace...

“Kayvon Webster! We've been working into the wee hours of last night. Larry Scott did a great job with the whole group from Miami, and we're just excited about Derrick (Hopkins), Sterling (Griffin) and all those guys. I'm excited; it's a very powerful group.

On Ryne Giddins...
“You know, I love him; he's the best. All I have to say is BAM with him.”

On Sam Barrington...
“Sam is going to be a great leader. He's a tremendous linebacker and we are very excited to have him.”

On Bradley Battles...
 “A tremendous running back that has great speed.”

On Ricardo Dixon...
“Probably has as much personality as anyone we have, as well as tremendous talent, tremendous feet, great moxy; all that is there.”

On Lindsey Lamar...
“He has great speed... I really like Lindsey; he came over to practice one day and we walked around. I liked his personality. I know he is very gifted but I like his character and how he handles himself. He is a fun guy and I just love him.”

On Victor Marc...
“Victor has the best smile there is. He is a great athlete. He can play quarterback, safety and receiver. He can play inside and outside, as well as running back, which he played in the Under Armor All Star Game, and he is just a real good player.”

On Kayvon Webster...
“Kayvon Webster is going to work corner and safety and get involved with the team right now. He's going to play some offense and see if he can catch the ball as well as kickoff returns; he can do a lot of things. Kayvon is a special guy, and I can't say enough about him. He is one of the top guys that we have coming in here.”

On this year's class...
”I would say that on paper that this is a tremendous class. We have to wait and see how great it is going to be for a couple of years. Until a player comes in and produces at the University of South Florida and is well coached, has discipline, and does the right things, we won't know. Now with that being said, I am elated. There is a lot of talent in this group.”