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USF's Defense Putting Streak On Line

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The Tampa Tribune

Published: October 11, 2007

TAMPA Something's got to give Saturday when the University of South Florida plays Central Florida.

USF's defense hasn't allowed a 100-yard rusher in its past 13 games, while UCF RB Kevin Smith, who leads the country in rushing (172 yards per game), has surpassed 100 yards in every game this season, including two games of 200-plus.

"Oh boy, he's good," Bulls coach Jim Leavitt said. "I've watched him. He's big, he's strong, he has vision. I don't think you can stop the guy. He's going to get yards."

USF-UC NATIONAL TV: USF's Nov. 3 game with Cincinnati is being considered for a national ABC telecast, Kirk Herbstreit told a Cincinnati radio station Tuesday.
"I just got my [ABC] preliminary look ahead for the next three weeks and UC at USF right now is down as a potential ABC national game," said Herbstreit, an analyst for ABC and ESPN.

ODDS AND ENDS: The availability of OL Matt Huners, who tore his ACL in the spring game, will be a gametime decision, Leavitt said. … Scouts from the NFL's Cleveland Browns, New York Giants, Washington Redskins and Oakland Raiders were at Wednesday's practice. … A USF-UCF pep rally will be held at the USF Hooters, 13606 Bruce B. Downs Blvd., from noon-2 p.m. Friday.

Gregg Becnel, Brett McMurphy

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