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USF Poly eNews Sept. 28, 2009

USF’s Daniels ready to make first start News Chief Sept. 25, 2009 USF quarterback B.J. Daniels insists it won’t be a big deal when he returns to his hometown of Tallahassee to face No. 18 Florida State in his first college start. http://www.newschief.com/article/20090925/NEWS/909255050#

USF quarterback B.J. Daniels hyped to face FSU in his hometown of Tallahassee Orlando Sentinel Sept. 25, 2009 Redshirt freshman B.J. Daniels didn’t truly accept that he was USF’s new starting quarterback until Matt Grothe showed up at practice Monday on crutches. http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/college/orl-sportsusf-daniels-25092509sep25,0,3242473.story

Florida’s Big 4? USF’s Dream Requires a Win The Ledger Sept. 26, 2009 USF’s main goal is to capture the school’s first Big East championship. But a victory today against No. 18 FSU would do a lot for the program. http://www.theledger.com/article/20090926/NEWS/909265014#

QB Daniels, Strong Defense Lead USF past FSU The Ledger Sept. 27, 2009 Perhaps no win put USF on the college football map like the 2007 victory at No. 2 Auburn. But on Saturday, the Bulls officially arrived. http://www.theledger.com/article/20090926/NEWS/909265052

USF Bulls break into Florida elite with victory over Florida State Seminoles Tampa Tribune Sept. 27, 2009 What was the most incredible part of the Bulls’ 17-7 upset of No. 18 Florida State? http://www.tampabay.com/sports/college/usf-bulls-break-into-florida-elite-with-victory-over-florida-state/1039485

Florida State ‘whupped’ in first meeting with South Florida News Chief Sept. 27, 2009 Most of the more than 12,000 sun-drenched, green-clad boosters remained in their end zone seats chanting “USF, USF,” for some 20 minutes after the Bulls defeated No. 18 Florida State 17-7 Saturday. http://www.newschief.com/article/20090927/NEWS/909275043#

USF knocks Florida State from Big 3 status in the Sunshine State Orlando Sentinel Sept. 27, 2009 Now, after USF’s monumental manhandling of Florida State at the Doak Campbell Memorial Mortuary, it’s time for everybody to admit it: Leavitt was right. We were wrong. http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/orl-sportsbianchi-new-column-fsu-usf-2092709sep27,0,4929065.column

USF’s historic win should boost recruiting Tampa Tribune Sept. 28, 2009 USF’s 17-7 victory against Florida State “will have lasting shockwaves through the state of Florida.” http://www2.tbo.com/content/2009/sep/28/280919/sp-historic-win-should-boost-recruiting/

Big Three? Big deal. Bulls bounce FSU Tampa Tribune Sept. 26, 2009 After USF defeated No. 18 Florida State 17-7 Saturday, there should be no debate anymore: USF is unequivocally a member of the state’s elite programs. http://www.tboblogs.com/index.php/sports/story/big-three-big-deal.-bulls-bounce-fsu/

With this victory, USF Bulls prove they’ve caught up to the FSU Seminoles St. Petersburg Times Sept. 27, 2009 There have been bigger upsets for USF. And there have been more highly ranked opponents. But for a school that has grown up in the shadow of someone else’s glory, there has never been a moment quite like this. http://www.tampabay.com/sports/college/with-this-victory-usf-bulls-prove-theyve-caught-up-to-the-fsu-seminoles/1039543

USF’s Daniels Shows He’s Ready The Ledger Sept. 27, 2009 The future is now at quarterback for USF and it certainly looks bright with big-play B.J. Daniels leading the way. http://www.theledger.com/article/20090926/COLUMNISTS/909265054

It’s a day Daniels – and USF fans – won’t forget Tampa Tribune Sept. 27, 2009 B.J. Daniels did it. On a day when no one gave him or his team a real chance, with everyone watching, with everyone doubting, he ran and passed USF to history, real history. http://www2.tbo.com/content/2009/sep/27/cb-its-a-day-daniels—and-usf-fans—wont-forget/

The Odd & Tragic Road Tampa Tribune Sept. 26, 2009 How USF quarterback B.J. Daniels got to this point is complicated, a journey intertwined with tragedy, pain, heartbreak and trust. http://www2.tbo.com/content/2009/sep/26/260016/sp-the-odd-tragic-road/

Bulls’ Defense Gives QB an Assist The Ledger Sept. 28, 2009 USF quarterback B.J. Daniels verbally applauded his defense after it helped him win his first-career start at Florida State on Saturday. http://www.theledger.com/article/20090928/NEWS/909285028

DeLand’s Mark Joyce, a USF commitment, was at FSU to witness the Bulls’ big victory Orlando Sentinel Sept.  27, 2009 Mark Joyce was in the stands to watch USF beat FSU, and he said the landmark victory made him even more certain he made the right choice in committing to sign with USF. http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/recruiting/orl-recruiting-mark-joyce-deland-usf-09,0,6724057.story

South Florida Bulls head into October, a tough month of late St. Petersburg Times Sept.  28, 2009 For the third year in a row, the Bulls enter October undefeated, but after Saturday’s 17-7 win at Florida State, USF’s challenge is to improve on a 3-5 October record over the past two seasons. http://www.tampabay.com/sports/college/article1039672.ece

Author: Aaron J Bates