TAMPA, Fla. – At one point in building a 28-0 first-quarter lead, USF outgained Tulsa 247-15. It was that type of afternoon Saturday at Raymond James Stadium where a 63-30 win clinched bowl eligibility on senior day for the second straight year. The point total…
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TAMPA, Fla. – R.J. Perry and his fellow offensive linemen enjoy a meal together every Thursday evening. The camaraderie typically takes place over a cookout or at Hooters, spending a few hours chatting about anything that comes to mind. According to Perry, sophomore Cole Skinner…
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TAMPA, Fla. – Anna Sutter’s instructor thought she was ready. It was a clear summer day July 30, and they just completed a flight to and from Peter O. Knight Airport on Davis Island. Everything checked well. “In the weeks leading up to it, my…
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TAMPA, Fla. – Jolene Shepardson stood at the podium in the lobby of USF’s indoor practice facility Tuesday morning, next to a gleaming championship trophy, talking about how much her parents have meant to her. The volleyball coach is the daughter of Joe, a longtime…
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TAMPA, Fla. – There are three games remaining for the Bulls, who need to win twice to attain bowl eligibility. Of course, the larger picture that is Alex Golesh’s rebuild stretches far beyond a bowl. “We have so much to work on, our process and…
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TAMPA, Fla. – What Amir Abdur-Rahim accomplished in his lone season in charge of the USF men’s basketball program will not soon be forgotten. In fact, there will be visible reminders to those walking through the Yuengling Center doors this season and seasons to come.…
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TAMPA, Fla. – The gathering on a steamy Friday afternoon included a who’s who of Florida politics. Among those present at the University of South Florida on-campus stadium groundbreaking were Attorney General Ashley Moody, Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson, House Speaker Paul Renner, Tampa Mayor Jane…
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TAMPA, Fla. – Coach Alex Golesh referred to him as a locker room favorite. Defensive coordinator Todd Orlando could not say enough about his warm personality. Indeed, Decarius Hawthorne has brought much to USF football this season. “We love his personality,” said Orlando. “He always…
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TAMPA, Fla. – The biggest sequence of USF’s 35-25 win over visiting UAB two weeks ago began with a timely sack by Ira Singleton. The Blazers had a five-point lead with less than seven minutes to play in the game and faced a third-and-eight from…
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TAMPA, Fla. – Ben Fletcher was with Amir Abdur-Rahim every step of the way during a four-year run that saw them help rebuild Kennesaw State into a NCAA tournament team. The two moved on to USF prior to the 2023-24 season and helped lead the…
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