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Keenan Cummings â€@rivalskeenan #WVU DB recruit Nate Godwin RT @Nate_Godwin2 Top 3 Leaders : West Virginia , USF , Iowa State . #WVU #USF #ISU

http://stholeary.blo...espn-smear.html Great read! "Rumors have started about a Big East game of the week to lead into NBC’s Notre Dame coverage" That would be great! The tone of Marc May's voice is what got me. Absolutely no need for the constant bashing. College football fans will continue to watch your network and your new ACC investment.

The smear campaign of the Big East afterwards was a disgrace! ESPN threw out objective sports journalism a long time ago. All they do now is promote their products. It is straight out sickening!

http://www.cbssports.com/collegefootball/blog/bruce-feldman/19542098/will-emails-from-penn-state-vp-of-student-affairs-about-paterno-trigger-ncaa

Oh, and Swaim has been so spot on with his "source". I think his source is a Ouija Board. Has he gotten anything right? Answer no. Now Yahoo has a little more to lose if this is a made up story. i wouldn't have posted it, if it were some more GS hooey. No offense Ernesto, I just think we need to keep that crackpot out of future discussions. Didn't you blast me 2 weeks ago for discrediting @gswaim? what side of the fence are you on? I really don't remember you. Sorry, I Blog with a lot of people, here and elsewhere. It's nothing personal. And I am not really on any side of any "fence" I don't even know where the fence is built.I will confess, I defended Swaim's right to express his opinions, but he seems to have gone into a defensive posture, because so many of his earlier claims have been proven inaccurate. I just try to muddle my way along in all this realignment crap. I don't really have a "side". I am just trying to educate myself as to what is going on. i pass along what I find. Nothing else to do but post about nothing....Only 50 plus days to go!

Hopefully its good news! BC and Pitt have offers out on this guy. Kyle Bennett â€@KyleBennett247 I'll have an update at @Bulls247 on Richmond (VA) Godwin OT Eric Tetlow. The 6-foot-6, 290-pounder holds 11 verbal offers including #USF http://erictetlow.com/

http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/college/chi-notre-dame-confirms-acc-orange-bowl-discussions-20120709,0,2235779.story

I still disagree with this http://sports.yahoo.com/news/ncaaf--fbc-penn-state-and-ncaa-penalties.html

http://espn.go.com/blog/bigeast/post/_/id/34232/video-state-of-the-big-east

http://espn.go.com/blog/bigeast/post/_/id/34232/video-state-of-the-big-east

http://espn.go.com/blog/collegebasketballnation/post/_/id/60922/stan-heaths-extension-well-deserved Stan Heath's extension well-deserved July, 9, 2012 Jul 9 4:45 PM ET By Eamonn Brennan | ESPN.com Recommend1 Tweet11 Comments1 Email Print On Friday, South Florida announced some rather positive all-around athletics news: Both football coach Skip Holtz and men's hoops coach Stan Heath were awarded contract extensions last week. Holtz's deal was extended until 2017; Heath's deal was extended three years, through the 2017-18 season. This kind of confidence in both revenue-producing programs is a sign that things are looking up at South Florida. It's a positive all-around step. [+] Enlarge Anthony Gruppuso/US PresswireStan Heat led USF to a 22-14 overall record last year, including a 12-6 record in the Big East.In Heath's case specifically, it's impossible to argue the contract wasn't well-deserved. In fact, it's a good opportunity to evaluate and place in context just what Heath accomplished at USF last year. The Bulls are not a traditional basketball power, and that is putting it lightly. According to my trusty ESPN College Basketball Encyclopedia, South Florida has never won a regular-season conference title, even back when it was a member of the Sun Belt; its only accomplishment of note is a 1990 Sun Belt conference tournament title. Until last season, the Bulls had made exactly two NCAA tournament appearances, and had spent a total of zero -- yes, zero -- weeks in the AP top 20/25 all-time. The history of South Florida basketball has been defined by apathy. You could argue this isn't really a "history" at all. Not only did Heath get the Bulls to a 22-14 record and a place in the NCAA tournament last season, just the third in school history, he also rewired his team's approach and laid a foundation for immediate future success. In 2011, the Bulls played a brutally slow, aesthetically agonizing style of basketball. It wasn't pretty, but the defense it bred -- hard-nosed, tough half-court defense that ranked No. 13 in the country in defensive efficiency -- just plain worked. Meanwhile, Heath handed the offensive reigns over to a freshman, point guard Anthony Collins, who executed the dribble-around-for-30-seconds-and-then-try-to-score offense admirably well. Now, with Collins a likely four-year starter, the Bulls have a clear baseline in place. There is much work to be done at USF, obviously. The fans still need to come around, and Heath hasn't turned the tourney appearance into many highly touted recruits in either the 2012 or 2013 classes. But when you compare where South Florida was for much of its history, and you consider the league it plays in, and the frontier it is chasing, it's clear that what Heath started when he took over in 2007 is finally beginning to bear fruit. The Bulls aren't going to be competing for a national title anytime soon, but they're a college basketball entity now. That's major progress, in and of itself.

The Kid can't follow the rules...Ray-Ray is such a great player!

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/ncaaf--fbc-team-countdown-team-39-usf.html USF is known for its fast starts but bad finishes, and 2011 offered more proof. The 2011 Bulls started fast, including a season-opening victory at Notre Dame. The upset of the Irish was part of a 4-0 start. That followed on the heels of a 3-1 start in 2010, 5-0 starts in '09 and '08, a 6-0 start in '07 and a 3-1 start in '06. Alas, as usual, USF faded as it got deeper into its schedule. The Bulls won just one other game the rest of the way last season, a blowout of Syracuse, and finished 5-7. That snapped its six-season string of bowl appearances. In 2006 and '07, USF finished 9-4. There were 8-5 finishes in 2008, '09 and '10. Is this the year for a fast start and a fast finish? USF appears to be good enough to challenge for the Big East title in coach Skip Holtz's third season. The particulars Last season: 5-7 overall, 1-6 in Big East (tied for 7th in league) Coach: Skip Holtz (13-12, 3rd season at USF; 85-62, 13th season overall) Returning starters (minimum 7 starts last season): Offense (6)–QB B.J. Daniels, T Quinterrius Eatmon, G Danous Estenor, WR Sterling Griffin, TE Evan Landi, T Mark Popek. Defense (7) –LB Sam Barrington, E Ryne Giddins, T Cory Grissom, LB Michael Lanaris, LB DeDe Lattimore, SS Jon Lejiste, CB Kayvon Webster. Special teams (2) –K Maikon Bonani, P Justin Brockhaus-Kann. Fast fact: USF played six games decided by six or fewer points last season; the Bulls were 1-5 in those contests. Offense Statistically, USF looked good last season, ranking 30th nationally in total offense (432.8 ypg) and 31st in rushing (183.2 ypg). The problem was a lack of consistency. USF shredded Cincinnati's defense to the tune of 508 yards. The Bulls also put up 519 against Ball State, 745 against FCS member Florida A&M, 575 against UTEP and 490 against Syracuse. But there also were inept offensive performances: 254 yards against Notre Dame, 17 points against Pitt, 10 points against B.J. Daniels has been inconsistent in his three years as the starter. (Getty Images)Connecticut, three points and 249 yards against Miami and 311 yards against Louisville. QB B.J. Daniels is back for his final go-round; he will be a four-year starter for the Bulls. Daniels is athletic and generally good at escaping a pass rush. But he never has been consistent: He can look great on one play, clueless on the next. To be fair, he never has had the best supporting cast. One problem: His supporting cast this season isn't any different. There likely will be a committee approach at tailback. Demetris Murray lacks breakaway speed, but he's a tough inside runner. Converted WR Lindsey Lamar, who lacks the size to be an every-down back, and Marcus Shaw are the other key tailbacks. USF started the same five linemen in every game last season, but two of those guys are gone. There is a nice duo at tackle in sophomore Quinterrius Eatmon, who was a freshman All-America pick last season, and senior Mark Popek. Center is a potential trouble spot. There is no proven go-to receiver, but there is some talent at the position. If junior Sterling Griffin can stay healthy, he has the talent to be a 60-catch guy and vie for all-league honors. He missed the 2010 season with an ankle injury, then suffered a broken foot and missed the final four games last season. Sophomore Andre Davis had his moments last season and should develop into at least a solid No. 2 receiver. TE Evan Landi, who also has played quarterback and wide receiver, should be a useful weapon, and he heads a solid group of tight ends. Defense The Bulls ranked 15th nationally against the run (107.3 ypg) and 39th nationally overall (351.3 ypg). Similar to the offense, the defense suffered from inconsistency. There were some good defensive performances: 253 yards allowed vs. UConn, 228 against Rutgers, six points and 316 yards against Miami. But there also were bad outings: 523 yards surrendered to Pitt, 501 to Cincinnati and 405 to Syracuse. It's up to new coordinator Chris Cosh, who had been at Kansas State, to help this unit develop consistency. USF has the best linebacker group in the Big East, and they'll play behind a line that should be one of the two or three best in the league. OLBs Sam Barrington and DeDe Lattimore and MLB Michael Lanaris combined for 253 tackles, 24 for a loss, 10.5 sacks, three interceptions and six pass breakups last season. The tackle combo of senior Cory Grissom and sophomore Elkino Watson has a chance to be dominant. Grissom suffered a broken ankle in spring practice, but is expected to be ready for the season. Depth at tackle is iffy. Junior E Ryne Giddins arrived amid a ton of hype about his pass-rushing ability. He has 11 sacks in his career and might be ready for a breakout campaign. There are high hopes for JC transfer Devin Mims at the other end spot; he began his career at Texas. Holdover Julius Forte did a nice job in a reserve role last season and could end up beating out Mims for the starting spot. That leaves the secondary, which struggled at times last season and is looking for two new starters. Senior CB Kayvon Webster is going to be a three-year starter and is coming off his best season, one in which he had 49 tackles, two interceptions and seven pass breakups. If he builds on that, he will be an all-league performer. Senior SS Jon Lejiste also will be a three-year starter. He is a big hitter who had a slightly disappointing junior season. The other starting spots will be determined in fall camp. JC transfer Fidel Montgomery looks like a starter at corner, while juniors Mark Joyce and JaQuez Jenkins will battle for the free safety job. Special teams K Maikon Bonani and P Justin Brockhaus-Kann are back. Bonani will keep his job, but Brockhaus-Kann risks losing his to redshirt freshman Matias Ciabatti. While Bonani has a strong leg, he struggles from beyond 40 yards (16-of-30 in his career). Lamar is a dangerous kick returner, and backup WR Victor Marc is a solid punt returner. In a weird dichotomy, USF was fourth nationally in punt return defense but an abysmal 115th in kickoff coverage. Schedule The Bulls have a challenging schedule. They play two non-conference games on the road and both are against non-Big Six schools: Ball State and Nevada. They play Rutgers and Florida State in September, though both are at home. They have tough conference road games against Louisville and Cincinnati. There's also a trip to Miami. The Sept. 15 game with Rutgers bears watching. The winner stamps itself as a league title contender (though early-season wins by USF, as was discussed earlier, have a way of losing importance). Overview With West Virginia's departure to the Big 12, the Big East race appears wide open. USF certainly has the talent to contend for the title, but will the Bulls finally develop some consistency? Daniels should be one of the league's top two quarterbacks, but he needs some help from his tailbacks. The defense should be fine, especially if the secondary comes together early in the season. While last season was a huge disappointment, this edition of the Bulls looks primed to win eight games and contend for the league championship. The recruiting side Average recruiting ranking for past five years: 51st nationally The buzz: USF signed a 20-player group that was the No. 49 overall class in the nation. Two in-state prospects stood out: four-star WR D'Vario Montgomery and four-star TE Sean Price. Both are members of the Rivals250. The focus on Florida is evident, as 11 of the Bulls' top 12 signees came from the Sunshine State. – Chris Nee, Rivals.com Breakthrough player WR Andre Davis. Davis, a Tampa native, is line for a starting spot this season after having a breakout spring. Davis, a former three-star recruit, showed his ability to make plays as a freshman, recording 22 catches for 257 yards in 11 games. Offensive coordinator Todd Fitch has praised Davis from a physical standpoint, as Davis has added more strength and physicality. If Davis can stay healthy, he has a good chance to be USF's best receiver this season. – Phil Neary, USF BullsEye.com For more on USF throughout the season, check out USFBullsEye.com Other popular content on Yahoo! Sports: • Marc J. Spears: Kevin Love losing patience with Timberwolves' losing • Jeff Passan: Reds prospect Billy Hamilton may be fastest player – ever • Ted Potter Jr. goes from mini-tour legend to PGA Tour winner in 16 months

According to Scout...USF in Top Two for Local DT Garcia

http://collegefootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/07/09/emails-from-ex-psu-official-blast-paternos-atrocious-behavior/ Emails from ex-PSU official blast Paterno’s ‘atrocious’ behavior Posted by John Taylor on July 9, 2012, 10:18 AM EDT AP Already expected to “very tough†on the legacy of Joe Paterno, the report from Penn State’s independent investigation into the Jerry Sandusky scandal could prove to be much, much more damaging than that. In email exchanges obtained by CNN between Vicky Triponey, then vice president of student affairs in charge of disciplining students, and then-athletic director Tim Curley and ex-president Graham Spanier, Triponey laments the culture surrounding the Nittany Lions football program, questioning why Paterno would be permitted to keep serious violations of the school’s code of conduct private “despite any moral or legal obligation to†make it public. In a subsequent e-mail to then-Penn State President Graham Spanier she is more blunt: “I am very troubled by the manipulative, disrespectful, uncivil and abusive behavior of our football coach,†she writes. In the same e-mail, she calls Paterno’s behavior “atrocious†and said others are mimicking his behavior. “It is quite shocking what this man — who is idolized by people everywhere — is teaching our students…†she writes. The emails also suggest that, after Triponey had attempted to discipline PSU football players outside of Paterno’s preferred methods, she was harassed and it was ultimately suggested she leave her post. After Triponey tried to discipline football players in the same manner as other students, she was harassed both online and at her home, according to a source with knowledge of the investigation. On her front lawn somebody put up a “for sale†sign. Police installed a surveillance camera. In the end, the source says Spanier suggested she think about her future at Penn State, and she resigned. The full report, which will come from the group headed by former FBI director Louis Freeh, is expected to be released in short order, perhaps as early as this week. Based on the reports that have surfaced in recent weeks, it appears very likely that the legacy Paterno spent more than five decades constructing will be in tatters. That, though, pales in comparison to the hell Sandusky’s victims were forced to endure. And how a handful of the most powerful men at a university were (allegedly) actively involved in a systematic coverup of a convicted serial pedophile.

Greg Swaim â€@GSwaim #ND source say there were some informal talks a while back with #ACC, but not about joining. "Zero interest in joining their conference."

Greg Auman â€@gregauman The plot thickens: USF football commitment Cameron Fraser, offensive lineman from Phenix City, Ala., has picked up an offer from Ole Miss.

Not likely "ACC Presidents" would be meeting on bowl issues. IMHO Hopefully its about their non football sports...get them the f out! I just can't see ND giving away their TV contract.

Is the meeting Orange Bowl related or ACC related?

He clarified his tweet...He thinks USF to the ACC only if a few schools leave...Which would not be a surprise. Everybody go back to not caring! Ernie Consuegra â€@ErnieConsuegra @GSwaim I just saw your tweet...Is the USF possibility for the ACC 100% opinion? Greg Swaim â€@GSwaim @ErnieConsuegra Someone asked me if ‪#ACC‬ lost several top schools who they'd look for as replacements. Of course someone misinterpreted.

3rd or 4th behind FSU, Clemson and possibly Virginia Tech

Now I know! I guess there was a valid reason for not posting!

I am surprised that no one posted this here....FYI- 100% his opinion Greg Swaim â€@GSwaim @B33FMAN #UConn and/or #Rutgers best bets, with #Bearcats, #USF a possibility for #ACC. Bio on Greg.... basketball guy: http://www.gregswaim.com/gswai/

Schools of Interest: School Interest Level Offer? Attended Camp? Visit Date Signed LOI? Air Force Med Interest Yes None Colgate Med Interest Yes None Duke Med Interest No None Elon Med Interest No None Florida Atlantic Med Interest Yes None Florida International Med Interest No None Holy Cross Med Interest Yes None Iowa State Med Interest Yes None Lafayette Med Interest Yes None Lehigh Med Interest Yes None Navy Med Interest Yes None North Dakota State Med Interest Yes None Ohio Med Interest Yes None Samford Med Interest Yes None South Florida Med Interest Yes None

http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/bulls/content/usf-announces-extensions-holtz-heath USF announces extensions for Holtz, Heath Facebook 0 Email Share 1 USF athletics has announced new six-year contracts for its two most prominent coaches, giving football coach Skip Holtz an extension that will pay him $2-million a year and men's basketball coach Stan Heath a new deal that raises his compensation to $1.13-million. Both coaches are now signed through the 2017-18 school year, with aggressive buyout clauses to help lessen the chance of them leaving for other schools. Both coaches would have to give USF $1-million if they leave in the next two seasons, with that buyout dropping to $500,000 for the following two years. Heath's deal was no surprise, after the Bulls made their first NCAA Tournament appearance in 20 years, getting their first two NCAA wins before losing to Ohio in the third round. Holtz is coming off a disappointing season in which the Bulls went 1-6 in Big East play and failed to reach a bowl game, but the contract keeps his salary competitive within the conference ranks. Posted by Greg Auman at 4:26:31 pm on July 06, 2012 in Football Men's basketball | Permalink | Comments (0) 0 Important 0 Inspiring 0 Sad 0 Angry 0 LOL