Bulls Have 1st Scrimmage of the Fall in Vero Beach

Running back Marcus Shaw continued to impressive, racking up some yards in this first scrimmage of the fall (Picture: wwww.gousfbulls.com)

As the dark skies loomed overhead, the Bulls started their scrimmage, the first of the fall, 45 minutes early to beat the rains and get the much anticipated and needed scrimmage in the books.  Note this is a quick post to recap the live tweets from the USF Oracle and Greg Auman who are currently in Vero Beach.  Please read Auman's full report on more numbers and who else shined (CLICK HERE).  

The scoring got started with a 14-yard touchdown strike to Ruben Gonzalez.  All 3 quarterbacks had over 100 yards passing (Daniels connected to Chris Dunkley on a touchdown as well).  Seeing that all 3 quarterbacks had solid days continues the competition for the number two spot behind Daniels.  From all accounts, Floyd looked good, but no one has separated themselves and as Todd Fitch mentioned earlier in the summer, both quarterbacks will play this season and the competition will just continue into the year unless something major happens and someone outshines the other. 

The running backs were solid as well.  Marcus Shaw had 9 carries for 91 yards and Willie Davis had 5 carries for 62 yards.  Shaw continues to shine and if he can put it all together he could have a major season.  The only injury that happened to the running backs occurred to Bradley Battles who sprained an ankle and could be out for extended time.  

There were a few other injuries.  Defensive end Aaron Lynch sat with a concussion, wide receiver D'vario Montgomery did not dress with a shoulder issue and defensive tackle Todd Chandler had his foot in a boot.  Coach Holtz said he did not think any of the injuries would be long term and that Montgomery and Chandler should return soon.  Lynch might take longer with the concussion symptoms.  

The practice was great to follow and per Greg Auman, the first depth chart of the fall should come out and will give us a better idea of who has emerged as a starter at certain positions (second corner spot for one) and who has risen to the second team unit as well.  (Once again, just a recap of tweets from Auman and the Oracle to get every caught up on what happened in the scrimmage)