Became a vocal leader as the season progressed, employing his maturity and college experience ... Came to USF as the only player among USF receivers to have college game experience... Made quick and positive impression in Spring Football and went on to be among receiving leaders with 20 receptions and a 15.9 receiving average ... Exceptional student, he was a 1997 GTE District III Academic All-American... Brother of USF freshman linebacker Kevin Bishop.
SOUTH FLORIDA - 1997: Played in all 11 games, starting four, and finished fifth in receptions with 20 ... 15.9 yard average reception was third best on the team as was his 318 total yards ...Did not catch a pass in first three games, but came up big in his first start at Western Kentucky (Sept. 27) with four catches for 43 yards ... Had four more catches for 46 yards in the next game against Morehead State (10/4) , including his first career touchdown, an 11yarder from Chad Barnhardt ... Had four receptions on two other occasions, including the Georgia Southern game when he had a personal-best 84 yards ... Had key 33-yard reception in that game to setup USF's final TD and an opportunity for a game-winning two-point attempt ...Closed season with a career-long 49-yard TD reception from Lance Hoeltke against Davidson (Nov. 22nd) ... Had four receptions for 78 yards in that game.
BOSTON UNIVERSITY - Caught 16 passes for 172 yards and two touchdowns in 1996 sophomore season Had a reception in nine of his 10 games Had three receptions in three different games with a high of45 yards against Northeastern ... Touchdown receptions were for 30yards against St. Mary's and 19yards against James Madison ... Long non-TD reception was 36 yards against Northeastern ... Had five catches for 48 yards in just two appearances as a freshman.
PREP - Earned 10 varsity letters in football (3), soccer (2), baseball (2), track (2) and basketball (1) ... Also an honor roll student, member of the Latin Club, and junior class president ...Also served as president of the Youth Crime Watch and was named Homecoming King ...Played receiver and safety in football and was also the team's placekicker ... Progressed from honorable mention all-county to first team between his sophomore and senior seasons ...Team captain as a senior ... Played goalie in soccer, earning first team all-county in 1993 ...Played shortstop on the diamond.
PERSONAL - Born July 9, 1976 ... Given name is Darren Francis Bishop ... Son of Diana Bishop Of St. Petersburg.
