Official Site of the Bulls · Jul 31, 2025
Bulls Running Backs Know Protecting The Quarterback Is A Priority
University of South Florida Logo July 31, 2025
Some are big and powerful. Others are smaller and shifty. They can turn the corner or create their own path up the middle — sometimes both.
But there's a common characteristic among USF's running backs.
They block effectively in pass protection. It's a primary job requirement.
If not able or willing to carry out those duties, their role is diminished — or maybe they don't play at all.
"If you can't protect, you're a liability,'' offensive coordinator Joel Gordon said.
On the surface, it's easy to see why the Bulls were interested in transfers Cartevious Norton and Sam Franklin.