USF's Leavitt admires Canes' tradition

[Brad]

USF's Leavitt admires Canes' tradition

By JARRETT GUTHRIE

Tribune correspondent

Published: November 24, 2009

TAMPA - University of South Florida coach Jim Leavitt said he has been a long admirer of the type of program Saturday's opponent Miami built in the 1980s and '90s.

"They've won more national championships then anyone else in Florida," Leavitt said of Miami. "When I was in high school they weren't real good, but then they built into a powerhouse. As I followed them I was always impressed with them and now they're back to almost where they were."

Leavitt said Saturday's game will be tough.

"It's going to be a big challenge for us," Leavitt said. "Probably traditionally they are the most powerful program in the history of the state of Florida."

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STRONGER LINE:  Redshirt freshman DT Cory Grissom should be able to play Saturday after being nagged by a left ankle injury. Leavitt said DL Anthony Hill and DT Leslie Stirrups (elbow) both practiced Monday and he would review the tapes from practice and assess if they are game ready.

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[dabull80]

Is that back handed slap to UF ?

[cmhatter]

Is that back handed slap to UF ?

I doubt it, he's right tho UM does have the most natl titles in the state.

He us probably just saying what he should say. Minimizing the bulletin board material, while giving credit where credit is due.