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USF, UT, Eckerd and Saint Leo basketball players pick up agent representation

Several men’s and women’s basketball players from the University of South Florida, University of Tampa, Eckerd College and Saint Leo University, as well as other colleges or universities around the state, have been selected for professional sports representation with California-based agency Whitecox & Lyons Sports Management.

The players participated…

Rafferty moves on from USF

Robinson High School offensive lineman Connor Rafferty, who committed to the University of South Florida last summer, is exploring other options after being told late Sunday night that he no longer fit into USF’s plans.

Rafferty, a dual-enrollment student who has been earning college academic credits at Hillsborough…

Who Is Robert Weiner, Anyway?

It seemed like the perfect fit. Robert Weiner, a local legend with nothing left to accomplish at Plant High School, accepted the receivers coach position on Willie Taggart’s staff at the University of South Florida. It looked to be a great thing for USF recruiting.

Tuesday, Weiner decided…

Holtz lands at Louisiana Tech

On the day he hired Skip Holtz as head football coach, University of South Florida athletic director Doug Woolard said “for whatever reason, it just didn’t work out here.’‘

“I thought he was a good football coach when we hired him and I think he’s going to continue…

Big East Armaggedon?

Not sure if you caught this, but last weekend’s words from USF president Judy Genshaft seem fitting.

During the introduction of new football coach Willie Taggart, Genshaft was asked about the Big East Conference.

“As of now, we’re really happy with the Big East,’’ Genshaft.

As…

Willie Taggart: USF’s Homecoming King

TAMPA – Willie Taggart, the University of South Florida’s new Homecoming King, entered the Lee Roy Selmon Athletics Center to a swell of applause on Saturday afternoon.

His eyes already filling with tears, he slipped on a USF cap, seamlessly flashing a bulls-horn hand signal and shouting, “Go…

USF hoops recruiting: Best ever?

The University of South Florida men’s basketball team arguable landed the top recruiting class in program history, including a pair of top 100 ESPN recruits.

There have been other top classes. The 1997 class, which included four-year starters B.B. Waldon and Altron Jackson (combined 2,869 career points and…

Up close: Kevin Patrick

A continuing series that spotlights the personalities of USF assistant football coaches. Today, it’s defensive tackles coach Kevin Patrick.

Hometown: West Palm Beach.

Favorite food: Steak and lobster. “Give me a little surf and turf.’‘

Favorite TV show: “I’m a big Food Network guy.…

Up close: Maikon Bonani

A continuing series that spotlights the personalities of USF football players. Today, it’s senior place-kicker Maikon Bonani.

Q: What Are Your Future Plans?

A: “Obviously, I’m going to pursue kicking the league (NFL). I have a degree in exercise science. I’m fascinated by the human…

Heath: Collins is best Big East PG

University of South Florida men’s basketball coach Stan Heath was pleased that sophomore point guard Anthony Collins was selected to the All-Big East Conference preseason second team by the league’s coaches.

Heath said he also thinks Collins deserves more notice.

“I think the truth will come out…