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? Greg Auman recaps USF's unbelievable upset of No. 8 Marquette - the first win against a top ten team in program history. He writes, "Facing No. 8 Marquette, the last remaining team undefeated in Big East
play, the Bulls got that shot then got that stop, picking up a historic
upset Friday night in the Sun Dome."
? The Associated Press also published a write up of the Bulls victory over the only unbeaten team in the BIG EAST. The article reads, "South Florida could finally relax. No. 8 Marquette's last two shots at
victory rolled off the rim, leaving the Bulls to celebrate their first
win over an opponent ranked in the top 10."
?The Tampa Tribune's Brett McMurphy also reviews the Bulls landmark victory. He writes, "When the horn finally sounded, Heath pumped his fists and Verdejo
raised both arms. USF's Chris Howard grabbed the basketball and flung
it toward the heavens. It landed about six rows deep in the jubilant
USF student section among the Sun Dome crowd of 5,316."
"Verdejo, who was shooting only 27 percent in Big East play, led the
Bulls with 21 points. The senior carried the Bulls down the stretch,
scoring 15 of USF's 25 second-half points. In USF's postgame
locker-room celebration, he broke down crying."
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| GoUSFBulls.com Daily News Wire | February 3 |
Neat little feature courtest of GoUSFBulls.com's very own Garrett Wallvoord as he got some exclusive footage coaches from NSD in the USF Football offices that
can only be scene here at GoUSFBulls.com.
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tonights match up with No. 8 Marquette at the Sun Dome. He writes,"USF faces its school-record third Top 10 team this season with a fourth likely at Connecticut on Feb. 21. It lost 75-62 at No. 1 Pitt on Jan. 14 and 80-54 at No. 7 Louisville on Jan. 28."
? Travis Bell of 10Connects.com put together a great feature, which includes an article and a video, on Bulls guard Dominique Jones and his relationship with his father. Here are the first couple paragraphs and
a link to the video; "Norman Jones always wanted his son to be a quarterback, but Dominique didn't like constant hits from bigger opponents. He preferred basketball and is now a sophomore at USF.
Good decision by the younger Jones.
Dominique leads the Bulls with 18 points per game and adds five rebounds and four assists. He has assumed a leadership role as a sophomore and the guidance he learned from his dad helps son fill the role.
"We're real good friends. That's my best friend. I love him to death," Dominique says about his dad. "I still feel like the father-son respect is there, but I think the way we talk and the way he understands what I'm talking about and the way I understand what he's talking about, it's like a friendship there too."'
? Brett McMuprhy takes a look at tonight's game with the Golden Eagles. He writes,"With the University of South Florida beginning the second half of its Big East schedule tonight against No. 8-ranked Marquette, Coach Stan Heath decided his team needed a break.
So Monday and Tuesday, the Bulls didn't practice. They shot some free throws and lifted weights, but no practice.
"I wanted them to grab a couple of days - normally I don't do this - grab a couple of days to get away," Heath said. "So we can have some fresher legs, be stronger mentally and maybe put some things behind us and come back a more determined basketball team that can find a way to win."
? Auman writes in his blog that the Bulls will probably bring in a smaller class in 2010. He writes," With a huge incoming class that should push USF very close if not all the way to its limit of 85 scholarships and a small senior class in 2009, the Bulls should have a much smaller recruiting class next year."
?The Sporting News describes Jim Leavitt as "glowing" when refering to his 2009 signing class. It reads "Usually tight-lipped about players and their potential, the Bulls coach gushed Wednesday about a class of 28 recruits that's widely considered the best in USF's relatively young football history.
And while it's not uncommon -- even for Leavitt -- to routinely give glowing reviews of talent accumulated on signing day, this time there were genuine signs of progress."
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| GoUSFBulls.com Daily News Wire | February 5 |
A number of USF Head Coaches and Friends of USF will be appearing at La Plaza - Florida State Fair. Coaches and Friends of USF will be available for pictures and autographs over the next two weeks:
Below is a list of the coaches and times when they will be appearing at La Plaza at the Florida State Fair:2-5-09 - Coach
Jim Leavitt, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.,
2-10-09 - Coach
Jose Fernandez, Women's Basketball, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.,
2-8-09 - Coach
Lelo Prado, Baseball Coach, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.,
2-10-09 - Coach George Kiefer, Big East championship team, M Soccer, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.,
2-10-09 - Coach Denise Schlite-Brown, W Soccer, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., 2-10-09
2-16-09 - Coach Augustin Moreno, W Tennis. Big East Championship team, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.,
2-12-09 - Coach
Warren Bye, Track, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.,
2-12-09 - Coach
Jim Fee, Golf, sponsoring Golf putting contest,, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., golf putting contest
2-16-09 - Coach Marci Kornegay, W Golf, sponsoring Golf putting contest, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., golf putting contest
2-16-09 - Coach Ken Erikson, W Softball, Big East championship & US Olympic Coach, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.,2-10-09 -
2-16-09 - Leroy Selmon: NFL Hall of Fame, Buc, USF Athletic Foundation, Florida State Fair Authority - pass chair
11 a.m. - 1 p.m., 2-16-09. closing day.
2-10-09 - Gramatica Brothers: Martin - Super Bowl winner as a Buc, Bill - Arizona Cardinal retired, Santiago - record holder USF
Noon - 2 p.m., 2-10-09
Daily Links? Brett McMurphy writes that the Bulls are receiving high marks for their 2009 recruiting class. "Jamie Newberg, national recruiting analyst for
Rivals.com, said he's impressed by the recruiting haul brought in by the
University of South Florida today.
"You see signs the program is taking the next step," Newberg said. "It's a big-time class, but obviously time is the tell tale sign on how successful it is. It's a solid class, though, no question about it."
? McMurphy also writes, "Leavitt's press conference on National Signing Day has concluded and if you had over 6 1/2 on the number of times he used the word "powerful," cash your tickets, you're a winner.Leavitt went through the entire 28-player class, mentioning an item about each player."
? Joey Knight of the St. Petersburg Times believes the Bulls compiled an impressive class.
? Auman features a Q&A on Bulls signee Ryne Giddins in his blog.
? Kerry Klecic of the Oracle writes"Giddins leads 2009 recruiting class"
? Brad Milner of the News Herald writes,"Bradley Battles kept his word.The Marianna senior verbally committed to USF before last football season. He entertained offers from other schools, but never swayed from his conviction. He showed why he was a man of honor on Wednesday, when he signed a national letter of intent to attend and play for USF."
? Adam Beasely of the the Miami Herald features new Bull Steven Jacques.
He writes,"South Broward offensive lineman Steven Jacques originally agreed to attend Auburn, but rescinded his commitment after the school fired longtime coach Tommy Tuberville in December.
On Wednesday morning, the 6-4, 285-pound lineman signed with the University of South Florida.
''The coaching staff there is stable; it's a growing program,'' Jacques said. ``When Auburn fired Tuberville, it was shocking.'''
Take a look Where this Bulls Class Landed in the National Rankings
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| GoUSFBulls.com Daily News Wire | February 3 |
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? Greg Auman previews tonight's BIG EAST clash between the women's team and Marquette Golden Eagles at the USF Sun Dome. Auman writes,"Freshman guard Jasmine Wynne, who missed the Rutgers game with a sprained ankle, is expected to return as USF's top spark off the bench.
? Christina De Nicola of CollegeBaseballInsider.com takes a look at the Bulls fast approaching season. USF was recently tabbed to finish second in the BIG EAST behind Louisville. De Nicola writes," Expectations are high for a young team whose program has never made it to a Super Regional, never mind Omaha. Third-year head coach Lelo Prado (left) and the University of South Florida Bulls recently were picked to finish second in the Big East Conference after going 31-27 last season.
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| GoUSFBulls.com Daily News Wire | February 2 |
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? Jim Reedy, corresponding for the St. Petersburg Times, recaps the Bulls tough loss at St. John's. He writes,"Justin Leemow hit a 3-pointer from the corner, and the home fans fell silent, ceding the floor to the handful of USF friends and family seated behind the visitors' bench. After a difficult first half, the Bulls led St. John's by two points with 12:55 remaining."
? Greg Auman reports in his blog that former Bull and NFL standout Anthony Henry donated $100,000 dollars to USF Football Program.
? Kerry Klecic recaps the Bulls loss at St. John's. He writes," Just like it has all season, South Florida's poor shooting proved a decisive factor Sunday as the Bulls went stagnant on offense and fell 65-48 in Carnesecca Arena against St. John's."
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