Practice Report 08/14/06 - Leavitt Impressed

[Brad]

Courtesy USF SID Office

Leavitt Impressed With Leadership At Quarterback And Two Freshmen

TAMPA, FLA. (August 14, 2006) – USF head coach Jim Leavitt may not know which of his quarterbacks will start the season opener September 2 against McNeese State, but he continues to note the overall leadership at the position, and he also singled out two freshmen after today’s two-a-day session.

“I really like the leadership at the quarterback position,” Leavitt said. “The whole group is really working hard with lots of intensity. It’s the best leadership we’ve had there in the last few years.”

Meanwhile, freshman receiver Carlton Mitchell (Tampa, Fla.) and freshman running back Keeley Dorsey (Tallahassee, Fla.) have caught Leavitt’s attention over the past few practices. Leavitt indicated both may play this season.

That feat might be especially impressive for Mitchell, a speedy 6-3 target out of Gaither High School. The Bulls return several experienced receivers in S.J. Green, Amarri Jackson, Jackie Chambers, Marcus Edwards, Taurus Johnson and Jessie Hester. USF also welcomes LSU transfer Amp Hill and senior Ean Randolph enjoyed an outstanding spring to throw himself into competition for playing time.

Dorsey will try to move up into the ranks of returnees Ricky Ponton, Moise Plancher and Walt Smith to replace USF’s all-time leading rusher Andre Hall.

[E.T.]

It's good to hear praise from Leavitt on the QB position.

[bulls96go]

RS both those guy's

[Bullpride08]

RS both those guy's

That's not what smazza would say.  Seriously, if a freshman can crack the line-up and grab playing time then I say you give it to him.  It will help the future of this team because playing time will develop those players.  Besides, both are not the only players at their position in this recruiting class.  If Keeley gets minutes you can still RS Aston Samuels, and at WR Sherman and Alcin to provide more depth in future years.

[smazza]

RS both those guy's

That's not what smazza would say.  Seriously, if a freshman can crack the line-up and grab playing time then I say you give it to him.  It will help the future of this team because playing time will develop those players.  Besides, both are not the only players at their position in this recruiting class.  If Keeley gets minutes you can still RS Aston Samuels, and at WR Sherman and Alcin to provide more depth in future years.

wrong again sbien

dont you get tired of 'bieng' wrong

smazza says if freshman wins a starting position you dont redshirt him and you start him

otherwise redshirt em

smazza also says that at this point in usf's development usf should be bringing in several freshman everyyear that can take positions from upperclassman but usf's recruiting as we all know as not been up to snuff

fyi-mike and mike in the morning said matt simms was 13th rated qb prospect in the usa

[Apis Bull]

RS both those guy's

That's not what smazza would say.  Seriously, if a freshman can crack the line-up and grab playing time then I say you give it to him.  It will help the future of this team because playing time will develop those players.  Besides, both are not the only players at their position in this recruiting class.  If Keeley gets minutes you can still RS Aston Samuels, and at WR Sherman and Alcin to provide more depth in future years.

fyi-mike and mike in the morning said matt simms was 13th rated qb prospect in the usa

Isn't that the same Mike Golic that you said didn't know what he was talking about in another thread?

[BullyPulpit]

RS both those guy's

That's not what smazza would say.  Seriously, if a freshman can crack the line-up and grab playing time then I say you give it to him.  It will help the future of this team because playing time will develop those players.  Besides, both are not the only players at their position in this recruiting class.  If Keeley gets minutes you can still RS Aston Samuels, and at WR Sherman and Alcin to provide more depth in future years.

wrong again sbien

dont you get tired of 'bieng' wrong

smazza says if freshman wins a starting position you dont redshirt him and you start him

otherwise redshirt em

smazza also says that at this point in usf's development usf should be bringing in several freshman everyyear that can take positions from upperclassman but usf's recruiting as we all know as not been up to snuff

fyi-mike and mike in the morning said matt simms was 13th rated qb prospect in the usa

He is better than Alton Voss in name alone. If Phil Voss was a Super Bowl winning QB with the New York Giants, everybody would be all over Alton. Look at the rivals page where they got that information. They have Simms ranked in the same NUMERICAL TIER as Voss. 5.5 v. 5.7......not too big of a difference, if any. I guess we will just have to wait and see in 2 or 3 years, won't we Smazz.

http://www.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=43255&Sport=1

http://rivals100.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=41836&Sport=1

[E.T.]

Courtesy USF SID Office

Leavitt [highlight]Impressed With Leadership At Quarterback[/highlight] And Two Freshmen

TAMPA, FLA. (August 14, 2006) – ...

[highlight]“... It’s the best leadership we’ve had there in the last few years.†[/highlight]

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Some things need repeating so we don't 4get about the positive news!

Go BULLS !!!

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[smazza]

RS both those guy's

That's not what smazza would say.  Seriously, if a freshman can crack the line-up and grab playing time then I say you give it to him.  It will help the future of this team because playing time will develop those players.  Besides, both are not the only players at their position in this recruiting class.  If Keeley gets minutes you can still RS Aston Samuels, and at WR Sherman and Alcin to provide more depth in future years.

wrong again sbien

dont you get tired of 'bieng' wrong

smazza says if freshman wins a starting position you dont redshirt him and you start him

otherwise redshirt em

smazza also says that at this point in usf's development usf should be bringing in several freshman everyyear that can take positions from upperclassman but usf's recruiting as we all know as not been up to snuff

fyi-mike and mike in the morning said matt simms was 13th rated qb prospect in the usa

He is better than Alton Voss in name alone. If Phil Voss was a Super Bowl winning QB with the New York Giants, everybody would be all over Alton. Look at the rivals page where they got that information. They have Simms ranked in the same NUMERICAL TIER as Voss. 5.5 v. 5.7......not too big of a difference, if any. I guess we will just have to wait and see in 2 or 3 years, won't we Smazz.

http://www.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=43255&Sport=1

http://rivals100.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=41836&Sport=1

everyone fails to mention chris simms

you dont think this stuff matters

the beauty of this discussion is that we will see who was right and who was wrong

bad news for me is that i will never remember having this debate

here is hoping voss is the man