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Former Hawks Star Wants To Attend USF

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By BRETT McMURPHY | The Tampa Tribune

Published: February 3, 2008

TAMPA - TAMPA - FB Kalvin Bailey, who was rated the nation's top high school fullback and won the Guy Toph Award as a senior at Armwood in 2004, said he wants to attend the University of South Florida next fall.

After Armwood, Bailey (6-0, 245 pounds) signed with Iowa, but he said he left the school because of academic reasons. He played the past two seasons at North Iowa Area Community College (2006) and College of the Siskiyous in Weed, Calif. (2007) and is currently attending Hillsborough Community College.

"USF is definitely my top choice, it's the perfect situation," Bailey said. "It would be nice being back home and being back close to my family."

At College of the Siskivous last fall, Bailey rushed for 363 yards, averaging 5.9 yards a carry, with four TDs. At North Iowa, he rushed for 247 yards, averaging 4.0 yards a carry.

Bailey said USF coach Jim Leavitt has expressed an interest if Bailey obtains his AA degree from HCC in May.

Despite having three freshmen among USF's top four returning backs last year, Bailey said USF is still his No. 1 choice. Bailey would have two years eligibility remaining for the 2008 and 2009 seasons.
"I believe competition brings out the best in everybody," Bailey said. "It can do nothing but help everyone. Competition is good."

The Bulls did not host any recruits this weekend. USF has 21 verbal commitments entering Wednesday's National Signing Day.

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