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Bulls lose 7-0 lead, fall 8-7 in Big East tourney

Thu, 23 May 2013 23:56:53 EDT

CLEARWATER -- USF jumped out to a 7-0 lead on Connecticut, then gave up six runs in the fifth and saw the Huskies rally for an 8-7 win on a walkoff wild pitch in the Big East tournament Thursday night at Bright House Field.

USF (36-21) now has to beat Rutgers on Friday, then beat the Huskies twice on Saturday to earn a spot in …

Q&A with new USF QB Steven Bench

Thu, 23 May 2013 12:03:23 EDT

Busy day in Clearwater leading up to tonight's 8 p.m. (or so) Big East baseball tournament game between USF and UConn, but on the drive in we had the chance to speak with USF's newest QB -- Penn State transfer Steven Bench, who announced Thursday morning that he had chosen the Bulls over N.C. State and Mississippi State.

Penn State QB Bench chooses Bulls, will compete this fall

Thu, 23 May 2013 11:01:22 EDT

There is a prominent new challenger for USF's starting quarterback job this fall, as former Penn State quarterback Steven Bench announced Thursday that he will transfer to join the Bulls and be immediately eligible to play.

Herget, Bulls beat Rutgers 5-2 in Big East tourney

Thu, 23 May 2013 00:12:38 EDT

CLEARWATER -- The day after he was named Big East Rookie of the Year, USF freshman Jimmy Herget pitched into the eighth inning, leading the Bulls to a 5-2 win against Rutgers in the opening round of the Big East tournament at Bright House Field.

Heath adds longtime NBA assistant Wells to staff

Wed, 22 May 2013 11:15:56 EDT

USF men's basketball coach Stan Heath has filled the first of three openings on his staff, adding longtime NBA assistant Mike Wells as an assistant coach.

American may create new bowl in south Florida

Tue, 21 May 2013 18:04:51 EDT

PONTE VEDRA BEACH -- As the American Athletic Conference looks at a new bowl lineup after the 2013 season, commissioner Mike Aresco said Tuesday that the conference will consider creating its own bowl game, potentially in south Florida.

Tampa out of running for American hoops tournaments

Tue, 21 May 2013 15:09:23 EDT

PONTE VEDRA BEACH -- Tampa has pulled out of consideration for the 2014 American Athletic Conference men's basketball tournament due to a scheduling conflict with hockey at Tampa Bay Times Forum, USF President Judy Genshaft said Tuesday.

Aresco: AAC schools have plan to split exit, entrance fees

Mon, 20 May 2013 18:21:00 EDT

PONTE VEDRA BEACH -- Financial terms weren't released, but Mike Aresco, commissioner of the Big East and soon-to-be American Athletic Conference, said the league's member schools have ironed out a plan to split the conference's lucrative pot of exit and entrance fees, reportedly worth as much as $110 million.

Early reports had the …

American goal: Big wins to forge new identity

Mon, 20 May 2013 16:03:00 EDT

PONTE VEDRA BEACH -- As commissioner Mike Aresco spoke Monday to football coaches who will comprise the new American Athletic Conference, he sent a clear message that the best way for the league to brand itself nationally is with signature victories this fall.

Roundup: USF softball, golf see NCAA runs end

Mon, 20 May 2013 10:32:59 EDT

I'm here in Ponte Vedra Beach for the annual Big East (er, American Athletic Conference) meetings -- USF has a full contingent of coaches and Doug Woolard hear as the new league hashes out important things for this first season. In the next two days, the league could approve (but not likely unveil) its new logo, sites for men's and women's …