I went through the starting offensive lineman history and all have 1 year of eligibility or more left other than Perry who is done after this year.

just bad all around including coaching. Not fun sitting in this heat to watch it.

A coach should get his 3 years but we can’t get there fast enough.

He did not develop as anticipated

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Georgia Tech beat Miami 28-23
-- Miami had been playing with fire all year, finally got burnt

Florida got destroyed 49-17
— a good thing Napier got a vote of confidence

Ole Miss beat Georgia 28-13
— Carson Beck playing like Carson Daly

Indiana keeps rolling over Michigan 20-15
— still feel that the Hoosiers are smoke and mirrors

Memphis slips by Rice 28-21
— suddenly that upcoming Rice game doesn’t look like a gimmee for USF

Over/under set at 51.5. Pound the Bulls before the line goes up. Charlotte had 4 wins this year, and two of them are 1-point wins over Gardner-Webb and Rice.

What does everyone think?

Too much negativity coming from our "fans" on these boards. I figure I post some numbers. As many of you know, I’m a numbers and stats guy. While they don’t tell the whole story, they do reveal parts that might otherwise go unnoticed. For those doubting CAG’s progress, I’ve compared his recruiting rankings with those of Jeff Scott, and the difference is damn near night and day. CAG still needs to improve his transfer player recruiting rankings, but he has the opportunity to do so this year, as I expect him to bring in at least 25-30 transfers or JUCO players.

It’s also important to note that Jeff Scott’s 31st transfer portal ranking in 2022 deserves an asterisk, as many of those players ended up transferring out or not contributing. This is why you’re seeing more younger players getting snaps—CAG has boosted our overall talent. How effectively we utilize the transfer portal this year will shape our future. The 2023 and 2024 classes need one more year before they hit their peak. Additionally, this is the last year for the remaining Charlie Strong players, and most of Jeff Scott’s players will be gone too. If they don’t transfer out, maybe 7-10 will remain.

Conclusion: We are getting better talent, but they will need another year b4 becoming major impact players.

TAMPA, Fla. (November 14, 2024) – The University of South Florida men’s basketball team is back inside the Yuengling Center for a game with West Georgia on Friday, November 15. The Bulls (1-2) and the Wolves (0-3) are scheduled for a 7 p.m. tip on ESPN+. Breeze Airways is the sponsor of Friday’s game.



After the game, fans will have the opportunity to get postgame autographs on special posters.



Who Doesn’t Love “Kaso”

Kasen Jennings leads the team with 14.0 points per game and with seven made 3-pointers. Jennings has recorded at least 13 points in each of his first three games as a Bull. He is one of four players to record 13 or more points to start their USF career. Melvin Buckley (2005), Jahmal McMurray (2015), and Geno Thorpe (2016) are the three others.



Chef Boyar”Reid”

Through his first 36 games, Jayden Reid has tallied 114 and 46 steals. He is just one of six USF players to record 114+ assists and 45+ steals in their first 36 games. Reggie Kohn (1999), Anthony Collins (2011), and Laquincy Rideau (2018) are the others. He leads the 2024-25 squad with 14 assists.



Stout Long-Range Defense

The Bulls have held opponents to 22.9 percent from 3-point range. USF is 24th in the NCAA and is second in the AAC in 3-point defense. It is the second-lowest percentage since the 1996-97 season, only bested by the 21.3 percent last season.



Making it Count at the Line

The Bulls are tied for 101st in the country with a free-throw percentage of 74.4 and are fifth in the AAC. USF has made at least 70.0 percent of its free throws on at least 15 attempts in six straight games dating back to last season. That is the longest such streak for the Bulls since January 2011, with seven straight.



Getting Out in Transition

South Florida is tied for 66th in the nation and fifth in the conference with 16.67 fastbreak points per game.



Looking at the Bulls

Kobe Knox is second on the team with 11.3 points per game. He is tied for second on the squad with five made 3-pointers and in steals with four. Jamille Reynolds is the only other player averaging double digits, with 10.5 a game. De’Ante Green is coming off his first career double-double and he leads the team with 8.3 rebounds per game. Green and CJ Brown are tied for the team lead with two blocks each.



History with West Georgia

Friday will be the first meeting between South Florida and West Georgia.



Scouting the Wolves

Shelton Williams-Dryden leads West Georgia with 14.0 points and 8.3 rebounds per game. He has added three steals and one assist. Kolten Griffin is second on the team with 13.7 points per contest. He is second on the squad with three blocks. Kyric Davis rounds out the double-digit scorers with 10.3 a game. He has a team-best six steals. He is second on the team with six assists. Demetrus Johnson II has dished out a team-high nine assists.



Tale of the Tape

Navy sits at 7-2 (5-1). The Middies have to win out to play Army for the Championship. If they beat Tulane (doubtful imo) and lose at ECU they drop to 5-2 in conference and Tulane faces Army in the Championship by virtue Of a better in conference record.

ECU is on a 3 game winning streak since DC Blake Harrell took over as head coach. Granted their 3 wins are over 3 bottom feeders Temple, FAU and Tulsa. I think ECU may have the best receiving corp in the AAC. They are big & fast. They track the ball as good as any team in the conference & they have excellent hands. Their QB throws a nice deep ball, their RBs are smash mouths with speed & their defense bends but gets stingy inside the red zone.

It's going to be fun to watch these games.

Here is a look at the PFF grades from the USF loss to Navy

Remember under 10 snaps you can't really grade someone accurately per PFF. 60 is average

QB Bryce Archie 63.7 PFF in 70 snaps and 68.6 NFL QBR

Offense Grades:
RB- Ta'ron Keith 71.8 PFF in 17 snaps 77.9 pass blk
WR- JeyQuan Smith 69.5 PFF in 43 snaps
SLT- Sean Atkins 68.7 PFF in 52 snaps
WR- Keshaun Singleton 62.2 PFF in 44 snaps
RB- Nay'Quan Wright 60.7 PFF in 17 snaps
RB- Kelley Joiner Jr. 58.6 PFF in 36 snaps 33.9 pass blk
SLT- Joshua Porter 57.2 PFF in 42 snaps
SLT- Brandon Winton 56.3 PFF in 16 snaps
WR- Michael Brown-Stephens 49.1 PFF in 35 snaps
TE- Evan Dangler 42.9 PFF in 26 snaps
TE- Payten Singletary 39.8 PFF in 20 snaps

Additional Snaps under 10:
WR- Christian Helms 1
TE- Immanuel Hickman 1

Defensive Grades
LB- Jamie Pettway 90.7 PFF in 15 snaps
LB- DJ Gordon IV 78.6 PFF in 22 snaps
CB- Ben Knox 77.5 PFF in 15 snaps
LB- Jhalyn Shuler 76.5 PFF in 54 snaps, 93.1 pass rush
S- Tawfiq Byard 74.0 PFF in 32 snaps
CB- De'Shawn Rucker 73.4 PFF in 58 snaps
LB- Mac Harris 70.9 PFF in 47 snaps
DT- Bernard Gooden 70.6 PFF in 18 snaps
OLB- Rico Watson 68.2 PFF in 61 snaps
NT- Jahari Grant 67.1 PFF in 20
S- Jaelen Stokes 66.9 PFF in 10 snaps
DT- Dinellson Exume 66.8 PFF in 20 snaps
NT- Jacquez Williams 66.3 PFF in 34 snaps
DE- Ryan Jenkins 66.1 PFF in 19 snaps
CB- Brent Austin 66.0 PFF in 51 snaps
NB- Kajuan Banks 65.4 PFF in 12 snaps
OLB- Ira Singleton 60.2 PFF in 11 snaps
OLB- D.J. Harris Jr. 60.1 PFF in 45 snaps
S- D'Marco Augustin 59.7 PFF in 28 snaps
S- Tavin Ward 59.2 PFF in 59 snaps
DT- Decarius Hawthorne 59.0 PFF in 46 snaps
OLB- Jason Vaughn 57.6 PFF in 19 snaps
DE- Michael Williams II 55.2 PFF in 45 snaps

Additional Snaps:
NB- Jarvis Lee Jr. 9
CB- James Chenault 4
LB- Rodney Hill 1
LB- Amer Amer 1

Over/under set at 153.5 with 2 of the worst defenses in the country early on. Of note:

• South Florida is 0-3 ATS while failing to cover by an average of almost 8 ppg, while West Georgia is 2-1 ATS
• The last of 4 straight road games for West Georgia to open the season
• The Bulls have gone over this number all 3 games and West Georgia has been around this number in its three games - on average, these two teams are giving up a combined 170 points per game
• Both teams rank in the top quartile in possessions per game - USF at #47 and WGU #77
• While both teams struggle to shoot at times, both defenses are among the worst in D1 in 2-point FG % - USF at #318 and WGU at #358 which is a sure sign that the opposition is getting in close for easy shots

Expect lots of possessions against defenses that will allow inside penetration, which should keep West Georgia close enough. Vegas still hasn't been able to price USF properly so pound the market inefficiency.

Pick: Over 153.5; Lean: West Georgia +18.5

Who do you like as…

• Best freshman
• Biggest surprise
• Biggest disappointment
• Best offense player
• Best Defensive player
• Position Coach on the hot seat
• Is the glass half full or half empty or broken in terms of general direction of the program?
• Biggest area to address heading into the 2025 season?

From Harrison HS in Georgia, my neck of the woods.

Our players are hyped! Are you for the home opener?

I follow most of the team on social media and they have been very active on those platforms the last week or so. CAAR has to be proud of how the guys are responding and enjoying college life. The wins will come these next 2 games. Opponents like Arkansas Pine Bluff should be just what the doctor needs to help CBF figure out some the coaching decisions he is trying to learn, and hopefully get Reid, Green, and a couple of other guy going offensively.

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Bulls’ all-time leader in career receptions has a catch in 27 straight games



TAMPA, NOV. 12, 2024 – University of South Florida senior wide receiver Sean Atkins (Viera) has been named a semifinalist for the Burlsworth Trophy for the second straight season.



The Bulls’ all-time career receptions leader, Atkins was named among 10 semifinalists for the national award presented annually to the nation’s most outstanding football player who began their career as a walk-on. The selection committee will announce the top three finalists on November 19. The Burlsworth Trophy Award Show will be held on Dec. 9 in Bentonville, Ark.



Atkins enters USF’s game Saturday at Charlotte (3:30 on ESPN+) as the program’s all-time leader with 170 receptions and third all-time in career receiving yards with 1,871, needing 266 to pass the USF record of 2,136 set by Andre Davis (2011-14). Atkins is riding a string of 27 straight games with a reception, just four shy of Davis’ USF record of 31, and has made four or more catches in 21 of his last 22 games, the most for any FBS player over that span.



Coming off a USF record-setting season in 2023 in which he posted 92 receptions for 1,054 yards (both program records) and seven touchdowns to earn second-team All-AAC honors, Atkins again leads the Bulls with 49 catches for 485 yards and a touchdown this season. He is also USF’s primary punt returner and his 11.2 average ranks 15th nationally and third in the AAC.



Atkins walked on at USF in 2019 and earned a scholarship in 2021. He has started 25 career games, the most among current Bulls, and play in 50 games, which is five shy of the program record of 55. He has posted four career 100-yard receiving games, is the first 1,000-yard receiver in a season in program history, and has thrown two touchdown passes and two, two-point conversions.



The other 2024 Burlsworth Trophy semifinalists are Josh Cameron (WR, Baylor), Shaun Dolac (LB, Buffalo), James Carpenter (DL, Indiana), Kaden Wetjen (WR, Iowa), Bryce Boettcher (LB, Oregon), Will Brooks (S, Tennessee), Michael Taaffe (DB, Texas), Carson Schwesinger (LB, UCLA) and Jackson Woodard (LB, UNLV).



The 2023 winner was running back Cody Schrader from the University of Missouri. After dominating at Truman (Mo.) State, Schrader transferred to Missouri where he rushed for 1,627 yards and 14 touchdowns, earning him First-Team All-America by the Associated Press.



About the Burlsworth Trophy

The trophy is named in honor of Brandon Burlsworth. Without one D1 scholarship offer, Brandon walked on to the Arkansas Razorback team in 1994, worked his way to being a three-year starter, and was eventually named an All-American in 1998. Burlsworth was selected as the 63rd overall pick by the Indianapolis Colts in the 1999 NFL draft but was tragically killed in a car accident 11 days later. The Burlsworth Foundation was created in his memory and supports the physical and spiritual needs of children, particularly those children who have limited opportunities.

didn’t develop as hoped.

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Like I said last night some prunes and some flips going on.

CJ Brown
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