Michael Kelly and Associates has its man. Jeff Scott, Clemson’s co-offensive coordinator since 2015, was named the fifth head coach in program history late Monday afternoon by Vice President of Athletics Michael Kelly. “Jeff is a very bright, enthusiastic and driven leader for our program and we are thrilled to […]
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Big win comes at big cost
It was obvious that USF (6-4) came out with a point to prove on Friday night against Alabama State (3-4) after its struggles in the Cancun Challenge last week. The Bulls went 0-3 in Cancun and lost their top-25 ranking. But USF made its message loud and clear, as the […]
Big second half helps Bulls defeat Dartmouth
The score was 3-3 in the opening five minutes. Dartmouth’s three points all came from the free-throw line. USF had one 3-pointer from Laquincy Rideau. The Bulls also had more fouls (4) than they did points. In fact, Michael Durr was subbed off the court after fouling within the opening […]
Draper dismissed from USF volleyball
USF has made its second coaching change in a week, as Vice President of Athletics Michael Kelly announced Wednesday his decision to not renew the contract of volleyball coach Courtney Draper. In her eight seasons in charge, Draper’s Bulls were 117-135 and 61-86 in conference play. “I would like to […]
Castaneda leads the way in Bulls’ 65-55 win over Furman
Almost everything seemed to go right for USF (4-4) in its 65-55 win over Furman (7-2) at the Yuengling Center on Monday. And things seemed to go so wrong for the Paladins. A strong all-around effort from USF, coupled with a misfiring Furman star led to the Bulls’ fourth win […]
Kelly: ‘What I am most committed to is someone that embraces the USF football opportunity’
Nothing too concrete was said Monday by USF Vice President of Athletics Michael Kelly in terms of who will replace former football coach Charlie Strong, who was dismissed Sunday. In fact, the only thing for certain is that USF will not use a search firm. “Michael Kelly and associates will […]
STRONG FIRED BY USF
Following a 4-8 season, which culminated in a 34-7 embarrassment in the War on I-4 against UCF, USF has dismissed head coach Charlie Strong after three seasons. “I would like to thank Coach Strong and his staff for their hard work and contributions to our program,” Vice President of Athletics […]
OPINION: There is no reason to keep Charlie Strong in 2020
ORLANDO — There’s no reason to write a game story about USF’s latest embarrassment. You either saw it — whether in person or on TV — or you knew better and stayed as far away as possible. The most damning visual in Friday’s 34-7 loss to UCF at Spectrum Stadium […]
NOTEBOOK: Dominant second half lifts Bulls over Loyola Chicago
USF men’s basketball (3-2) used a second-half comeback to defeat Loyola Chicago 66-56 on Monday afternoon in the quarterfinals of the Cayman Islands Classic in George Town, Grand Cayman. The Bulls held Loyola (3-3) without a field goal for the final 10:27 of the game, going on a 16-2 run […]
In Brief: Bulls trample Saint Francis
USF women’s basketball (4-1) found little trouble against Saint Francis (Pa.) on Sunday in its 62-23 victory over the Red Flash at the Yuengling Center. Three Bulls scored 10 or more points —freshman Elena Tsineke (13), junior Shae Leverett (12) and senior Tamara Henshaw (10). Leverett also registered 13 rebounds, […]