Ex-Michigan State Safety to play for USF in 2005

[Papa_Bull]

USF Lands Ex-Michigan State Safety

By BRETT McMURPHY bmcmurphy@tampatrib.com

Published: Feb 12, 2005

 

TAMPA - Former Michigan State free safety Robert Flagg, who started four games in three seasons for the Spartans, said he is transferring to South Florida to play his final season.

Flagg, of Miami Norland, played for the Spartans from 2001-03, before losing his scholarship after failing to make a 2.0 GPA, he said. He is attending Hillsborough Community College and plans to enroll at USF this summer and play in 2005.

At Michigan State, Flagg played 31 games, including four starts as a freshman.

``I played big-time ball at Michigan State,'' Flagg said. ``I'm just trying to have an impact here. I'm not Deion Sanders, I just want to play and fulfill my dreams. I have a never- say-quit attitude.

``USF has a pretty good organization. I like the team, I like my teammates, but I still have to prove myself.''

Flagg, 21, had an up-and- down career at Michigan State. He was suspended three games for violation of team rules and was held out of spring practice in 2003 because of academics. He also was charged with misdemeanor marijuana use in 2003, but pleaded not guilty and the charge was dropped.

``I had an academic situation and a couple of off-the- field problems early in my career,'' Flagg said. ``I messed up. It was a learning experience. I lived it; I learned.''

Flagg also was awarded the Michigan State Police Department Letter of Commendation. On Sept. 11, 2003, Flagg spotted a small child standing in the middle of a roadway. He pulled over his car, picked up the child and went door-to- door trying to locate the child's parents.

He then took the child to a nearby fire station, where the police were called and the parents eventually were located.

Flagg said Coach Jim Leavitt has not determined whether he will be on scholarship.

Also, linebacker Tyrone McKenzie, of Riverview, who left Michigan State after one season, said he remains undecided whether he will transfer to USF, Florida or Georgia.

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[BULL2001]

Hey Howie, even if he doesn't get a scholarship here at USF why would Levitt accept him? Not passing judgement but, like the article said  had an up-and- down career at Michigan State.

[S p e n c e]

Man, I was hoping it was the OTHER Ex-Michigan State player that is considering USF you were talking about.  

[Papa_Bull]

Hey Howie, even if he doesn't get a scholarship here at USF why would Levitt accept him? Not passing judgement but, like the article said  had an up-and- down career at Michigan State.

If he's willing to walk-on, what's the problem?

As the kid said, "I still have to prove myself."

If he can beat out the other guys we'll play him if not we won't.

[Papa_Bull]

Here is his bio from the MSU site:

http://msuspartans.collegesports.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/flagg_robert00.html

[sdgukhsdgl]

looks like he had a promising career considering he saw action in 11 games as a freshmen, thats pretty impressive for Big 10 football.  Maybe he has learned his lesson and can help us at safety next year.  If he gets a scholly it wont really hurt us much since the scholly would only be for one year

[Guest Justin Cardwell]

Hey I think it is great this guy wants to play for us and is a pretty good player.  We could use some experienced players on defense.  I played with Tyrone at Riverview and ill tell you what this guy will plain out work hard.  I saw him in person I know how hard he works it would be great watching him at USF.

[beastiebull]

Would rather get Mckenzie.  Maybe if his buddy Flagg comes it will give him some incentive...I'm all for it.

[bulls96go]

we need the help in the back field

if he pans out great

absolutly worth the effort

he could provide a lesson  to those on the team and to those recruits looking past us out of state.

[go_usfbulls]

Any word on McKenzie?