USF: Backup injured

[Zonald]

http://www.sptimes.com/2006/09/14/Sports/Injured_Vols_DL_will_.shtml

TAMPA - Coach Jim Leavitt said after practice that backup cornerback Jerome Murphy has broken his left hand and is playing with a cast, which was covered with a plastic bag because of the rain.

Leavitt said Murphy will continue to play.

Murphy, a redshirt freshman, has played sparingly with five tackles in two games. He backs up Trae Williams.

Kicker still working: Leavitt knows kicker Mike Benzer is struggling. The Orlando native is 0-for-5 in field goals since 2005 when he was replaced by Kyle Bronson, who now plays for Texas State. Leavitt said he has plenty of faith in Benzer.

"Benzer looked real good (Wednesday)," Leavitt said. "I've never faltered on him or lost confidence in him."

Leavitt said if Benzer continues to struggle, freshman punter Delbert Alvarado, who already replaced Ilia Petrov, is his next option

[GetAHobby]

Jerome Murphy had some HUGE hits against the Cowboys in week one, I like that kid.

[dabull80]

Tough to make an interception with a cast on your arm.

[amie_abull]

Is it legal to play with a cast on your arm? Couldn't you use it as an unfair advantage by whacking opposing players with it??  ;D

[GetAHobby]

Is it legal to play with a cast on your arm? Couldn't you use it as an unfair advantage by whacking opposing players with it??  ;D

Its a soft cast, like Father Ben had on in week 1.

[bulls96go]

the secondary needs to step up

[JoeB]

Not many interceptions during a regular game.  As long as he tackles and defends the pass, he'll be fine.

[gobulls83]

Tough to make an interception with a cast on your arm.

I just can't remember when or where, but I *know* I've seen a player play with a cast on his hand before and play really well. I want to say it was a linebacker somewhere, and I specifically remember him batting down several passes with the cast hand. Not sure if it was college or pro.

[E.T.]

the secondary needs to step up

I think we have played well ... last week wasn't so great, but we will shut down UCF's passing this Saturday.

The gnats will only be passing gas  8-)

Go BULLS !!!