The Oracle Newlon: USF football takeaways: week one

[Brad]

USF football takeaways: week one

By Sam Newlon, Sports Editor

On September 2, 2018

 

BARNETT STEPS UP AT QUARTERBACK

Blake Barnett answered the question of who would take over in place of Quinton Flowers in USF’s 34-14 victory over Elon on Saturday.

Not only did he seemingly solidify his place as starter, he was the highlight of the Bulls’ offense.

Barnett completed 24-of-34 passes for 305 yards and three touchdowns. He didn’t settle for just throwing the ball, however.

Barnett also rushed for 31 yards and another touchdown, bringing his total up to four on the night.

“It’s good for his confidence,” coach Charlie Strong said. “It’s good for the whole team because now they see that quarterback…you lose a really good one last year and now you have (Barnett).”

Barnett’s outing was comparable to other top-performing quarterbacks for the weekend. West Virginia’s Will Grier was 24-34 with 429 yards and five touchdowns. Ohio State University’s Dwayne Haskins also threw for five touchdowns, but was 22-30 with 313 yards through the air.

Barnett showed fans and coaches alike that he was the best player for the job. In the last minute of the third quarter, USF elected to bring in junior Brett Kean.

Kean was 3-for-7 passing with 37 yards. After a few misses, the Bulls’ coaching staff brought in Chris Oladokun, who was 2-of-5 with 25 yards.

“He’s not Q (Flowers),” Strong said. “But he can make the throws for us and get us in the right place.”

ST. FELIX HAD A RECORD NIGHT

Freshman Randall St. Felix led USF’s receivers ...

Rest of story, St. Felix and the defense

[CousinRicky]

Here is the disturbing part of the article

"Seniors Khalid McGee and Jaymon Thomas led the defense with 11 tackles apiece. They each recorded five and seven solo tackles, respectively."

Aren't they both safeties?  Or McGee was a safety?

[bullsmeanbusiness]

8 minutes ago, CousinRicky said:

Here is the disturbing part of the article

"Seniors Khalid McGee and Jaymon Thomas led the defense with 11 tackles apiece. They each recorded five and seven solo tackles, respectively."

Aren't they both safeties?  Or McGee was a safety?

McGee is playing LB this year.

[TheAccountant]

I was very impressed with the student showing for this game. The student section looked packed! Hopefully they keep it up!