Spring Practice - QB POLL !

[Papa_Bull]

E.T...Thanks for reminding me of the Purdue transfer. His name is Jeremy Burnett and has three years of eligibility left. I think he is enrolled at USF, but I don't know if he is allowed to practice with the team this spring, or must wait for summer. According to one Coach I spoke with on signing day, Jeremy does not count towards this year's recruiting class.

Here is a thread mentioning him:

http://www.thebullspen.com/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.pl?board=news;action=display;num=1075751660;start=1

[E.T.]

According to one Coach I spoke with on signing day, Jeremy does not count towards this year's recruiting class.

He may be a "walk-on" and will earn a scholly, sure we'll know soon.

[smazza]

et,less than 4 hours sleep

i call that state  bar mode back in the daywhen i had to study 18 hours a day

[E.T.]

Sleep is OverRated  8) ... and I'm on cold medicine  

I am expecting my life to be more "normal" soon  ;D

QBs Julmiste, Banks In Battle For No. 1

Published: Mar 17, 2004

TAMPA - South Florida QBs Pat Julmiste and Ronnie Banks may be friends off the field, but on it, they're embroiled in a fierce competition for the starting spot.

The formula for winning the position is simple: consistency and productivity.

Whichever signal caller displays those traits this spring will get the nod heading into fall practice and the season opener against future Big East rival Pittsburgh on Sept. 4.

Julmiste, who switched jersey numbers from 17 to 3, worked with the first team and Banks with the second in the Bulls' first practice of the spring.

``We'll start grading when we get in pads [on Thursday],'' Coach Jim Leavitt said after Tuesday's three-hour practice in helmets and shorts.

Quarterbacks coach Rod Smith said the position is wide open, but a starter will be named by the end of spring.

``I'm looking for the one who will be consistent, won't turn the ball over, and who will make good, sound decisions and let the athletes make the plays,'' he said. ``Pat did pretty good for his first day. He was a little rusty, but I can see the progress.''

Gregg Becnel

[BULLO12]

SNIFF SNIFF...

Daddy??  What is that in the air?  Football??  

No son, not just football, but...........

[glb]BULLS FOOTBALL!!!!![/glb]

[E.T.]

This week's bulls.tbo.com question:

Who will be USF's starting quarterback for the 2004 season opener:

Ronnie Banks, Louis Gachette, Pat Julmiste, Evan Kraky or David Mullins?

Final results from last week's bulls.tbo.com question: Grade USF's football recruiting class (754 responded) - A, 44 percent;

B, 48 percent,

C, 5 percent;

D, 1 percent;

and F, 2 percent.

I am not sure what order they had, but I changed our poll  ;D

[E.T.]

New RBs Coach Impressed Early

Published: Mar 18, 2004

TAMPA - Along with the search for a No. 1 quarterback, South Florida also must replace two of its top three running backs.

Newly hired running backs coach Carl Franks has been impressed with the Bulls' returning backs, but says it's too early to truly evaluate his personnel.

``I've been very pleased with their efforts,'' he said. ``But we haven't done anything live. We've been going against air and going against bags. The holes are there and nobody's trying to tackle you.''

After two days in helmets and shorts, the Bulls will begin practicing in full pads today.

``That's going to make the difference,'' Franks said. ``We turn the dial up. Now it really starts counting and we'll find out what they can do.

``We really get a better idea with the pads on. That's when you find out who's going to play for you - who can make guys miss, who can block and who knows their assignments.''

In the mix at tailback this spring are Clenton Crossley, Brian Fisher, Billy Henderson and Trae Williams.

Crossley is USF's top returning back, having rushed 85 times for 441 yards (5.2 per carry) and four touchdowns last season. Crossley also led all backs with 11 receptions for 60 yards.

So far, Franks likes what he sees from Crossley.

``[He] had a good practice. I was very pleased with his effort,'' Franks said. ``I hope he keeps that up.''

Gregg Becnel

I guess Hall won't be here until the summer  ??? ... and we'll also get some serious talent from this year's class.

Gosta be intrigued by this battle  

Go BULLS !!!

[E.T.]

I've never made an educated guess in my life  

Smith has always said that Mullins has the best grib of the offense, but just isn't consistant enough.

[Papa_Bull]

He may be a "walk-on" and will earn a scholly, sure we'll know soon.

He's in the photo with JR Reed that Dave posted. So, at least we know he is here practicing:

http://www.usf.rivals.com/featurepopnew.asp?SID=1074&FeKey=4996&Item=52860

[E.T.]

Thanx Howie ... he's got size.

Bulls Have Faith In Recruiting System

Published: Mar 19, 2004

TAMPA - South Florida is well aware that player turnover in college football is an endless occurrence.

Graduation and the NFL draft force programs to stockpile rosters with quality depth if they want to be consistently successful.

USF's recruiting prowess, which led to a highly touted class in February, will be tested this season with the loss of two starting linebackers and receivers, both starting safeties and its leading rusher.

Despite the number of vacancies, Bulls coach Jim Leavitt is confident capable replacements will step up.

``The year before we lost our entire front four on defense and did OK,'' he said after Thursday's practice in full pads. ``In the last two years we've lost a lot of good players. But we have some really good, young players coming up that we're excited about.

``We've got some talent. We just have to do a great job coaching them up.''

NO PRESSURE: Until the quarterback position is settled and the coaching staff can trust whoever is under center, USF might be more run-oriented.

``We're not going to change what we do, we're just going to put a little more emphasis on the running game,'' quarterbacks coach Rod Smith said. ``We want to take some pressure and weight off our quarterback until they grow into that spot. But the more they come along, the more we'll get them involved as a centerpiece again.''

Gregg Becnel