Couple of links to get out this morning, starting with a feature from FanHouse on USF quarterback Matt Grothe, who talks about the commitment players have made this summer and how it could help the Bulls this fall.

"Honestly, I think this is the best summer we've had as a team. We've been so close, but our goal is to win the Big
East. I believed we really had a good chance last year but certain
things didn't go our way. But you can't make excuses or worry about
last year. We are going to try our best this year. We've really been putting in the time this summer to help accomplish that goal."

-- ESPN.com blogger Brian Bennett ranks his favorite Big East stadiums and puts Raymond James Stadium No. 3, just behind Cincy's Nippert Stadium.

-- Times columnist Gary Shelton looks at the top 10 awards won by Tampa area athletes, with USF's Lee Roy Selmon taking the top of the list for his enshrinement in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

-- Thesportsdebates.com debates whether the Big East belongs in the BCS or not. Cue the comments ...

-- This is old, but I don't think I've posted a link -- here's the Miami Herald's top 100 football recruits in the state for 2010. USF has two commitments on the list -- quarterback Brion Carnes is No. 79 and running back Tiger Powell is No. 83.