| Ben Busbee- Career Statistics |
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Receiving
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Year
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GP-GS
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REC
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YDS
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AVG
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TD
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LONG
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YDS/G
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2005
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RS
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RS
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RS
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RS
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RS
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RS
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RS
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2006
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10-0
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1
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14
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14.0
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0
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14
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1.4
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2007
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13-4
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3
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18
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6.0
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0
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10
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1.4
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2008
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13-4
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7
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99
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14.1
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2
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21
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7.6
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2009
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13-5
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5
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81
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16.2
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2
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28
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6.2
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Career
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49-13
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16
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212
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13.3
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4
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28
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4.3
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Ben Busbee's Career Game-by-Game Stats
2009: Highly efficient tight end reeled in two touchdowns among his five receptions ... Totaled 81 yards receiving ... Played in all 13 games, starting five times ... Pulled in remarkable catch against Louisville that Jim Leavitt called the, "best he had ever seen." ... Played in 49 career games, ranking him 10th all-time.
2008: Considered primarily a blocking tight end entering the season, the Alabama native reeled in seven catches for 99 yards ... Started four games and played every game ... Playing time increased as USF went to two tight end formation regularly throughout the season ... Scored first career touchdown on a 15-yard reception against Louisville ... Also scored another TD after breaking multiple tackles against Memphis in the magicJack St. Petersburg Bowl ... Single game high of two catches against two teams - Louisville and Memphis.
2007: Worked as second-string tight end behind Cedric Hill ... Started four games when USF opened in two TE sets ... Three receptions for 18 yards on the season ... Graded out at 78 percent (blocking, assignments, receptions, route running and effort) ... Also compiled 15 knockdowns ... Two receptions for eight yards at Auburn ... 10-yard catch and run against UCF.
2006: Had been projected as a top backup to senior Will Bleakley, but shoulder injury curtailed his full availability ... Never gave in, playing all season despite the injury ... Played in 10 of the 13 games, both at tight end and on special teams ... Had his first-career catch on a crucial 14-yard pickup to the nine yard line for a first down to set up what would prove to be the game-winning touchdown at West Virginia (11/25) ... Had opportunity to play in home state when Bulls closed season in Birmingham at Papajohns.com Bowl (12/23) with win over East Carolina.
2005: Utilized his redshirt season while working at tight end and some at long snapper.
McGILL-TOOLEN HIGH SCHOOL: Honorable mention all-state in Class 6A ... All-region ... 29 catches for 503 yards in 2004 ... Indoor state champ in shot put...Finished sixth in state in outdoor season ... Also threw discus and javelin ... Football coach was Steve Savarese.
PERSONAL: Born November 5, 1986 in Hammond, La. ... Given name is Ben Lloyd Busbee ... Son of Mike and Gigi Busbee of Mobile ... Has an older brother, George ... Enjoys hunting and fishing ... Majoring in interdisciplinary social sciences ... Will graduate in the spring of 2010.
