Moffitt, other Bulls passed over in draft
Former USF linebacker Ben Moffitt was not among the 252 players selected in this weekend's NFL Draft, though he's in strong position to sign with an NFL team as an undrafted free agent. USF had two draft picks in cornerbacks Mike Jenkins (1st round, Cowboys) and Trae Williams (fifth, Jaguars).
A handful of other Bulls seniors -- notably defensive tackle Richard Clebert, receiver Amarri Jackson and offensive tackle Walt Walker -- could also sign free-agent deals Sunday night, along with Moffitt. Check back for updates and more on USF's draft weekend ...
Times sportswriter Greg Auman, who covers USF, will post news and thoughts on the Bulletin and we invite your participation in the comments area.
Basketball update please
Posted by: KW | April 27, 2008 at 06:48 PM
I need an update on our basketbulls.
PLEASE!
Posted by: BBall | April 27, 2008 at 06:50 PM
I think his size and speed hurt him. Its really hard to get drafted.
Posted by: Mr. Ari Hinkelberger | April 27, 2008 at 06:53 PM
That last round was disappointing considering the ESPN.com didn't even have a profile of one of the ILBs. Now he has his pick of a team to try out for; hopefully he'll make it. The last guy drafted was pretty similar to him in size and production, so maybe some of us overestimated where he would go.
At least we have a first rounder now; that was the last area that UCF could legitimately brag about to us.
Posted by: Dave W | April 27, 2008 at 06:59 PM
He'll be crawling back to Shauna in no time.
Relax fellas, I'm joking.
Posted by: Herman Momart | April 27, 2008 at 07:25 PM
Basketball update is Simmons to no one's surpise commits to Ohio St per rivals.com
Belardo is suppose to visit next week so he will feel the spot that should have went to Simmons back in November.
Keep your fingers crossed that Alex Rivas Sanchez is not offered by USF.
I'm not an expert like G.A. so he will have much better info then me.
What I talk about is do to research and keeping my ears and eyes open.
Posted by: The Champ | April 27, 2008 at 07:27 PM
Greg, does Shauna still get any of his signing bonus if he signs as a UFA, or was the language of the divorce settlement explicit about it being draft-related money only?
Just curious...
Posted by: Matt | April 27, 2008 at 08:00 PM
I meant Due not do
Posted by: The Champ | April 27, 2008 at 08:10 PM
Greg is holding out.
BTW....simple math lesson for Shamu:
$1,000,000 signing bonus x $0.00 = ____
Posted by: Don't Tease me bro... | April 27, 2008 at 08:12 PM
I hope Belardo really feels that spot
Posted by: | April 27, 2008 at 08:14 PM
that basketball update better be long as h*ll auman!! this is killing me
Posted by: mike | April 27, 2008 at 08:58 PM
Amarri signed with the Bucs
Posted by: | April 27, 2008 at 09:24 PM
I feel confident in saying that Belardo is better then Howard, and all the guards that have left the program since last season.
Posted by: The Champ | April 27, 2008 at 09:27 PM
I personally hope that USF doesnt offer Alex Rivas Sanchez either, nor do I want them to offer Belardo. Both are not Big East starter quality. You shouldnt offer someone you cant envision starting for your team in the future. Stay focused on Ben-Eze and Akol. You signed a shooter for next year in Noriega. If we can find a impact transfer guard/forward then take him. Keep your eye on the prize USF, and that's 2010. If we cant attract BE quality players we are better served holding the scholarships till next season.
Posted by: AGW | April 27, 2008 at 10:51 PM