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Selvie Sets His Sights Even Higher This Season

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The Tampa Tribune

Published: August 21, 2008

TAMPA University of South Florida DE George Selvie had one of the best individual defensive seasons in the history of college football last year.

He plans on being even better this season.

"I want like 20 [sacks] this year," Selvie said. "That's my goal for this year. Hopefully I get that."

Last year, Selvie set school records in sacks (14 1/2 ) and tackles for loss (31 1/2 ) in earning consensus All-American honors. His 31 1/2 tackles for loss led the nation and was one shy of setting the NCAA record.

"I haven't set a goal for tackles for loss, but I want the [NCAA] record," the junior said. "I was that close to the record [last year]. It's going to be hard getting back up there, but I'm going to try to get there."

ODDS AND ENDS: Senior Jake Griffin, of Armwood, is among 43 players on the Rimington Award watch list, signifying the nation's top center. … Junior CB Theo Wilson and freshmen TE Andreas Shields, of Wharton, CBs John Lejiste and George Baker and LBs Quavon Taylor and LaDre Watkins still have not been cleared academically, Coach Jim Leavitt said. … After missing Wednesday's drills with high blood pressure concerns, USF DL coach John Hendrick returned to practice Thursday.

Brett McMurphy

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