Leavitt's looking for starters By Robyn Disney Sports Editor Three days away from the Green and White game, USF football coach Jim Leavitt has not decided on starters for most of the positions. The competition is mostly on defense with two linebackers, strong safety and some positions on the defensive line are up for grab. We're playing a lot of young guys as it is. USF has also not found a long snapper. The Bulls used Ryan Benjamin in all four seasons, but since he graduated, Leavitt has not gotten a replacement.
Some positions have no competition for the top job.
For example, Marquel Blackwell has a firm grasp at the starting quarterback position, while Jimmy Fitts is the starting center. Leavitt said the four days off his team had led to a sluggish start in Tuesday's practice. I think you should always be ready to come out and fight hard during practice because you only have so many days in your life to live. Leavitt has not decided on a format for Saturday's Green and White game. He said he will have a meeting with his staff today to discuss what will happen.