Football Auman: Article on Floyd, Eveld QB Competition

[Brad]

Returning USF QBs eager for competition ahead

 

Greg Auman, Times Staff Writer

Sunday, August 4, 2013 4:59pm

 

TAMPA -- After last season ended for USF football, quarterback Matt Floyd added a tattoo on his left forearm, symbolic of both his strong faith and the challenge he faces this fall.

 

"CHASE LIONS," it reads in bold letters, then the Bible chapter and verse -- 2nd Samuel 23:20-21 -- detailing the story of Benaiah, whose great exploits now serve as daily inspiration for the USF sophomore, one of four passers competing for USF's starting job.

 

"Who chases a lion into a pit, and on a snowy day? It's crazy the things that Benaiah did, and the bravery he had helped him become King David's main bodyguard," said Floyd, active in USF's chapter of Athletes in Action. "The steps he took and his faith in God in the situations he was in led him to the ultimate goal he wanted to get. For me, it's just to do the same."

 

As the Bulls open fall camp with their first practice this morning, another returning QB, senior Bobby Eveld, is eager to continue the amicable competition he had with Floyd this spring, with two newcomers -- Penn State transfer Steven Bench and true freshman Mike White -- also in the mix for practice snaps and the starting job.

 

Eveld, like other QBs, has been active in leading summer voluntary workouts with other Bulls players, working to get the team on the same page and familiar with the offense they'll be running this fall.

 

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[Brad]

Eveld sounds like the consummate team player.

[JTrue]

Certainly not a knock on him, but I think most walk ons learn to check their ego pretty quickly.

[Triple B]

It's been a long **** time since we've had an actual quarterback competition ... Exciting but scary.

[Brad]

Are you worried no one might win? 

[Skingraft]

Are you worried no one might win?

Actually, I am a bit nervous about that. I'm really hoping someone separates themselves, but I'm also afraid no one really shines

[BullFan98]

Let the best qb start.

[smazza]

bench better beat these 2 GUYS out

[370Bull]

Hmm no wonder he keeps dropping the ball...maybe he should stop reading his forearm during plays

[cmhatter]

eveld is a class guy but i'm hoping Bench has a little something extra.