Leavitt, Gregory Taking Hits On Web

Since falling from the ranks of the unbeatens in early October, two Web sites have been created promoting the firing of Bulls coach Jim Leavitt and offensive coordinator Greg Gregory.

JimLeavittMustGo.com states, "It is time for USF Head Football Coach Jim Leavitt to move on. He started the program from scratch and I am very thankful for where he has taken the program, but I don't think he can take us any further."

The site references Leavitt's record against Conference USA opponents (8-8) and Big East opponents (13-13 - 4-0 against Syracuse and 9-13 against the other six league teams).

Another Web site - FireGregGregory.com - is under construction.

Career Game

Junior WR Jessie Hester finished with 10 receptions for 110 yards, both career highs. His previous highs of eight catches and 74 yards were set earlier this season against Louisville.

OL Shakeup

The Bulls shuffled their starting offensive line against Rutgers. Senior RT Marc Dile made his first start at left tackle; senior LT Ryan Schmidt was at right guard and sophomore RG Jacob Sims moved to right tackle.

Margin Of Defeat

USF's 33-point loss was the fifth-worse beating in school history. USF lost to Arkansas by 39 (42-3) in 2002; to Middle Tennessee State by 36 (45-9) in 2000; to Oregon by 35 (56-21) in 2007 and to Southern Miss by 34 (41-7) in 2000.

Injury Update

Freshman CB Quenton Washington (back), sophomore RB Jamar Taylor (ankle) and junior WR Colby Erskin (knee) didn't suit up. ... Sophomore RB Mike Ford (ankle) made his first appearance since Louisville on Oct. 25, but was relegated to just one carry for 2 yards. ... Senior WR Marcus Edwards injured his knee and didn't return.

Odds And Ends

USF has been favored in its past 16 games against Division I-A teams, but is only 8-8. ... This is USF's second three-game losing streak in as many years. ... The Bulls are 14-12 when Matt Grothe throws an interception; 10-0 when he doesn't. ... Senior DB Louis Gachette made his first career start. ... SS Carlton Williams had two interceptions.

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