Top Players in South Florida Bulls Football
Despite its young age, the South Florida Bulls football program boasts a roster of talented players who've left their mark on the gridiron. Here's a glimpse at some of the top Bulls you should know:
Offensive Powerhouses:
-QB Matt Grothe (2006-2009): The "Sunshine Superman" electrified crowds with his dual-threat play, holding numerous school records and leading the Bulls to their first BCS bowl appearance.
-WR Austin Collie (2007-2009): Grothe's favorite target torched defenses with his impeccable route running and sure hands, finishing his career with program records in catches and receiving yards.
-RB Marlon Mack (2014-2016): A rushing phenom, Mack set the single-season rushing record for the Bulls before tearing it up in the NFL.
Defensive Dominators:
-LB Jacques Smith (2015-2017): A tackling machine, Smith holds the school record for tackles in a season and a career, anchoring the Bull's defense with his relentless pursuit.
-CB Ronnie Davis (2005-2008): A lockdown corner, Davis shut down opposing receivers and returned interceptions for touchdowns, earning first-team All-Conference honors multiple times.
-S Devin Young (2017-2019): A ball-hawking safety, Young holds the USF record for most interceptions in a career and was a key playmaker in the Bulls' rise to national prominence.
Beyond the Stats:
The Bulls' top players racked up stats and embodied the team's fighting spirit and dedication. Grothe's leadership, Collie's clutch catches, Mack's explosive runs, Smith's bone-crunching tackles, Davis' shutdown defense, and Young's opportunistic interceptions are etched in USF lore.
Offensive Powerhouses:
-QB Matt Grothe (2006-2009): The "Sunshine Superman" electrified crowds with his dual-threat play, holding numerous school records and leading the Bulls to their first BCS bowl appearance.
-WR Austin Collie (2007-2009): Grothe's favorite target torched defenses with his impeccable route running and sure hands, finishing his career with program records in catches and receiving yards.
-RB Marlon Mack (2014-2016): A rushing phenom, Mack set the single-season rushing record for the Bulls before tearing it up in the NFL.
Defensive Dominators:
-LB Jacques Smith (2015-2017): A tackling machine, Smith holds the school record for tackles in a season and a career, anchoring the Bull's defense with his relentless pursuit.
-CB Ronnie Davis (2005-2008): A lockdown corner, Davis shut down opposing receivers and returned interceptions for touchdowns, earning first-team All-Conference honors multiple times.
-S Devin Young (2017-2019): A ball-hawking safety, Young holds the USF record for most interceptions in a career and was a key playmaker in the Bulls' rise to national prominence.
Beyond the Stats:
The Bulls' top players racked up stats and embodied the team's fighting spirit and dedication. Grothe's leadership, Collie's clutch catches, Mack's explosive runs, Smith's bone-crunching tackles, Davis' shutdown defense, and Young's opportunistic interceptions are etched in USF lore.
