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Podcasting USF sports interviews, highlights and specialty shows.

BullsEye with Alex Golesh, Jeremiah Koger, Rob Higgins (Navy Recap, UAB Preview)
Last Wednesday at 10:14 PM

What a game, unfortunately one the Bulls came out just short in, 41-38 at Navy. Darek Sharp, Caylee Cottrell and Joey Johnston discuss it with Alex Golesh before looking ahead to UAB - and realizing there are still some amazing things happening with this team, led by the play of its QB Byrum Brown. We're joined by a standout freshman WR Jeremiah Koger, who leads the nation for TD catches by a freshman with six. Finally, the CEO of Athletics Rob Higgins with a full round-up of his first 50 days or so on the job.


Bulls Beat Tuesday 11-18: Weekend Recap, Highlights of Football at Navy, MBB at Kennesaw, WBB vs. UCLA Plus Volleyball No. 2 seed for Conference Tourney
Last Tuesday at 2:04 PM

Dramatic defeat for football - do the Bulls still have a shot at a conference championship game spot? Plus, lots of highlights from men's basketball at Kennesaw State, a 108-point performance on a special day that helped land Joe Pinion as conference player of the week. Darek was in Vegas and recaps Saturday night's women's game vs. No. 3 UCLA, plus volleyball ends the regular season with a win and prepares to host the American tournament.


Bulls Beat Friday 11-14: Pinion Pops Six 3s in 100-50 Win; Women Lose Tight One to Fairfield in Vegas; LOTS of Future Bulls Officially in Fold
11/14/2025

Plenty of hoops highlights on the program including all six of Joe Pinion's 3-point makes in a 50-point rout of Coppin State, plus Darek gets you set for what should be a special one Sunday at Kennesaw. The women's team charged back from down 23-8 to lead by five, but could not finish Fairfield in Vegas; next up, No. 3 UCLA on Saturday. Notes on our Saturday football broadcast including a very special pregame guest. Volleyball finishes the regular season Sunday with second seed in sight. And LOTS of new Bulls make their commitments official in the sports of basketball...


Herd Here First - Hour 1 of Radio Pregame Show for USF at Navy
11/14/2025

Jim Lighthall and Darek Sharp get you set for the Bulls and Navy, and with Darek in Vegas, Joey Johnston steps in to interview coordinators Joel Gordon and Todd Orlando, along with player guest DT Devin Lee. Our live pregame on Bulls Unlimited begins Saturday at 11 a.m.!


Bulls Beat Wednesday 11-12: Football Earns No. 24 CFP ranking; Previewing MBB-Coppin State with Bryan Hodgson; Battle Player of Week as WBB Moves on to Vegas
11/12/2025

This one comes to you from Las Vegas, where Darek is with women's basketball as they face a pair of very tough opponents. Before that, great football news involving the CFP rankings, then some good stuff from Bryan Hodgson on Josh Omojafo who showed out against GW, and a preview of Wednesday's opponent Coppin State. Show closes with another Wednesday matchup of note for volleyball.


BullsEye Episode 10 with Alex Golesh, Jarvis Lee
11/12/2025

Note - this show was taped before the CFP rankings that had USF enter at No. 24! Jim Louk fills in for Darek, and alongside Caylee Cottrell and Joey Johnston relive a memorable Thursday on campus and of course at Raymond James Stadium with the Bulls scoring two defensive touchdowns before the offense saw the field... then the Byrum Brown-led offense being sensational in a 55-23 romp of UTSA. Next, a big challenge at Navy. Hear what Head Coach Alex Golesh and Defensive Player of the Week in the American, nickel Jarvis Lee, have to say about it all!


Bulls Beat Saturday 11-8: Highlights of Football Romping UTSA, WBB Topping LIU, Tough OT Defeats Ending Soccer Squads' Seasons
11/08/2025

A special Saturday version of the program starts off with highlights galore - football rolls UTSA, women's hoops gets tested Friday but prevails, and a couple of heartbreaking defeats end both soccer teams' season at the conference tourney stage. Volleyball slips up but still holds 2nd place with three matches left in the regular season.


Highlight Reel: MBB Defeats FAMU 102-67
11/07/2025

Plenty of highlights as heard on Bulls Unlimited! In Bryan Hodgson's regular-season debut Monday night at the Yuengling Center.


Herd Here First: Hour 1 Radio Pregame Show for USF vs. UTSA
11/05/2025

Jim Lighthall, Darek Sharp and Joey Johnston get you set for a big one Thursday night with help of OC Joel Gordon, DC Todd Orlando and WR Jeremiah Koger.


Bulls Beat Wednesday 11-5: Pair of Blowouts Begins Hoops Season at the YC, Women's Soccer Shooes Charlotte 3-0 in American Quarterfinals While Men Set to Host First Round Friday
11/05/2025

Plenty more going on besides football - as evidenced by this nearly-40 minute recap of some great stuff from women's soccer in the American tournament... a simply unreal ending to the men's soccer regular season at Memphis (and games that took place elsewhere)... and plenty of Darek's thoughts on Michele Woods-Baxter's debut as Interim HC for women's basketball and Bryan Hodgson's men's squad putting up 102 against Charle Ward's FAMU.


BullsEye with Alex Golesh, Christian Neptune (off Bye Week, Bulls readying for Thursday Night Test vs. UTSA)
11/04/2025

Darek, Caylee and Joey joined by Head Coach Alex Golesh to briefly recap the Bulls' first conference defeat at Memphis before turning their attention towards Thursday, when ESPN will not only broadcast the game vs. UTSA but will have its "Sportscenter on Campus" show live at 2 p.m. from the Marshall Center. It's also Salute to Service night - player guest Christian Neptune's father is an active Navy officer.


Bulls Beat Saturday 11-1: Thanks, UTSA! Welcome, Derrick Brooks! Another Volleyball Sweep Plus Incredible Soccer Drama,
11/01/2025

On this special Saturday show Darek goes back to some great news from earlier in the week, with Buccaneer legend Derrick Brooks being named the COO of USF Athletics. Football team gets some standings help on a Thursday, Volleyball crushes another foe on a Friday, and women's soccer's late winner sets them up for the conference tourney in Lakewood Ranch.


Michele Woods-Baxter, Carla Brito, L'or Mputu Media Session 10-31-25
10/31/2025

The interim Head Women's Basketball Coach along with Preseason American Conference Player of the Year, and fellow frontcourt mate, met with the media Friday afternoon.


Volleyball's Laila Ivey and Maria Clara Andrade with Darek Sharp
10/31/2025

Bulls enter a big Halloween Night matchup with Tulsa at 9-1 in the American, tied for first place with Rice with six matches remaining. Ivey and Andrade have been the top two hitters across the last month, with Ivey emerging and Andrade - the Offensive Player of the Week in the conference - putting together a possible second straight Player of the Year season.


Bulls Beat Wednesday 10-29: Ryding, Men's Golf Post Top Fall Finish; Previewing Huge Matchups vs. FAU for both Men's, Women's Soccer
10/29/2025

Men's golf ends the fall in fine fashion in Boca Raton, and both soccer squads face off with FAU in key Corbett Clashes Wednesday and Thursday.


Bulls Beat 10-27: MBB puts up 120 vs. St. Leo (highlights), Volleyball impressive road sweep, Literal last-minute drama for soccer, and Opinion/Commentary on Football Outlook with Loss at Memphis
10/27/2025

A LOT to cover from the weekend, hence the 45-minute show. The first half hour starts with volleyball continuing to do its thing, radio highlights of men's basketball piling up 120 points Friday night, crazy last-minute drama from both men's soccer and the women, along with women's golf posting a year-best outcome, plus news from tennis and beach volleyball. The last 15 minutes are Darek's opinions on what many had to say after football lost a tough one vs. Memphis, along with a breakdown of the contest's key plays, and finally the conference and CFP outlook that results.


Best Moments from Amir Abdur-Rahim's Season as USF Men's Basketball Coach
10/25/2025

With Friday being one year since the passing of Amir Abdur-Rahim, we wanted to present this hour-long collection of memories from that incredible season as Conference Champs.


Bulls Beat Friday 10-24: Farewell, Jose Fernandez Plus Latest on Soccer, Volleyball
10/24/2025

The longtime, and most successful, women's basketball coach for USF is moving on to the WNBA. Darek has that news plus this weekend's goings on in soccer and volleyball.


Herd Here First - Hour 1 of Radio Pregame for USF at Memphis
10/24/2025

Jim Lighthall and Darek Sharp break down the big one in Memphis, with help from coordinators Joel Gordon, Todd Orlando and Joey Johnston's player guest Rico Watson.


BullsEye Episode 8 (FAU Recap, Memphis Preview) with Alex Golesh, Tavin Ward
10/22/2025

Darek, Caylee and Joey are back to go over yet another high-scoring win for the Bulls, and get set for a major matchup in Memphis with Head Coach Alex Golesh, and the "quarterback of the defense" - and actual QB Byrum Brown's roommate - Safety Tavin Ward.


Condensed Game USF 48, FAU 13 (Full Radio Calls)
10/22/2025

Jim Louk, Sam Barrington and Joey Johnston's calls of the key moments in the Homecoming victory versus the Owls. As heard on Bulls Unlimited.


Bulls Beat Monday 10-20: Homecoming Weekend Victorious for Volleyball, Football, Women's Soccer
10/21/2025

Darek wraps up the weekend with volleyball staying tied atop the American, women's soccer getting a thrilling victory Sunday and of course football putting it on FAU.


Bulls Beat 10-17 Packed Homecoming Weekend Preview plus MBB's Wes Enis, Damion Collins
10/17/2025

LOTS going on around campus including key matches for soccer and volleyball, and the show concludes with audio from Thursday's media session featuring Guard Wes Enis, a 20-point per game scorer at the DII level last year and standout defender, plus shot blocker Damion Collins who played four seasons in the SEC.


Herd Here First - Radio Pregame Hour 1 for USF vs. FAU
10/17/2025

Jim Lighthall, Darek Sharp and Joey Johnston get you set for Saturday night's game, with the help of coaches Joel Gordon and Todd Orlando, plus this week's player guest, RB Sam Franklin.


Bryan Hodgson press conference 10-16 as MBB ramps up preparation for 2025-26
10/16/2025

The new men's basketball coach gave an overview of how his group, recently selected to finish near the top of the American, is looking as it gets ready to tip things off! He revealed the Bulls have a closed scrimmage at Miami on tap, and remember you can see the Bulls at the Yuengling Center Oct. 24 for their exhibition vs. St. Leo. And the regular season starts Monday, Nov. 3 at the YC.


BullsEye (North Texas Recap, FAU Preview) with Alex Golesh, Cole Best
10/16/2025

Darek Sharp, Caylee Cottrell, Joey Johnston have their thoughts on the impressive 63-36 win in Denton before turning their attention to Homecoming vs. FAU for the now 19th-ranked Bulls. Head Coach Alex Golesh joins in as always, along with this week's guest, center Cole Best.


Condensed Game: USF 63, UNT 36 (Extended Radio Calls)
10/15/2025

All the big moments of another big win! As called by Jim Louk, Sam Barrington and Joey Johnston on Bulls Unlimited.


Bulls Beat Monday 10-13: Louk to Hang up Mic after this Season, Men's Soccer's Stellar Start Now Historic, Plus Weekend Recaps for Volleyball, Women's Soccer
10/13/2025

Darek shares his thoughts on the football team's win, naturally - could the Bulls be headed for a GameDay experience? The man who has been there for EVERY football Game Day, Jim Louk, announces this is his last season. Plus, a fantastic 2-1 win at FIU extends a now-historical start for men's soccer, while the women weren't so fortunate in two road matches and volleyball split a pair away to land in a 4-way tie for first.


Rob Higgins Pregame USF at North Texas
10/10/2025

CEO of Athletics joined Jim Louk in the booth from Denton, TX Friday night for an update on the program!


Herd Here First - Hour 1 of Radio Pregame show USF at North Texas
10/09/2025

No need to wait until Friday night to get started with your radio pregame. Jim Lighthall, Darek Sharp and Joey Johnston have plenty on the big one between the Bulls and UNT. Includes interviews with OC Joel Gordon (14:45 mark), DC Todd Orlando (47:00) and B-Backer D.J. Harris (54:30).


BullsEye Episode 6 with Alex Golesh, Bobo Chenault (Recapping Charlotte, Previewing North Texas)
10/08/2025

Darek, Caylee and Joey sit down with Alex Golesh and DB Bobo Chenault on this week's show.


Condensed Game USF 54, Charlotte 26 (Full Radio Highlights)
10/08/2025

There was a LOT that happened - plenty good, some not so great - Friday but it added up to a 54-26 win for the Bulls against Charlotte to improve to 4-1. Here's a condensed version of the game, in effect, with all the key moments and commentary from Jim Louk, Sam Barrington and Joey Johnston.


Bulls Beat Monday 10-6: Football's Rankings Return, Volleyball Rolls Along, Standings Check for Soccer Plus Beach Volleyball, Tennis in Fall Action
10/06/2025

Monday's show starts with the expected return to the top 25 for football. Volleyball is the lone 4-0 team in the American and looks pretty good in the first RPI release. Soccer was off but we scoreboard watched. Tennis teams swing elsewhere in the state, and beach volleyball got some great results in Louisiana.


Rob Higgins, Mark Harlan, NHL's Steve Mayer Interviews from Friday's Football Broadcast
10/06/2025

You can hear the full game get replayed plenty on Bulls Unlimited, but we generally remove some of the in-game interviews after a bit - these were all worth saving for you. The new CEO of Athletics discusses his tour of the future On-Campus Stadium site along with recapping Thursday's Hall of Fame induction ceremony. Former Bulls AD Mark Harlan has a special friendship with Rob, and also during the third quarter Joey Johnston chatted with the NHL's President of Events for the latest on the Stadium Series matchup, Feb. 1 between the Lightning and Boston Bruins at Raymond James...


Herd Here First: Hour 1 of Radio Pregame for USF vs. Charlotte
10/02/2025

Jim Lighthall and Darek Sharp start getting you set for Friday's game, including plenty of details on the opponent along with hearing from OC Joel Gordon (12:30 mark), DC Todd Orlando (47:00), and Joey Johnston speaks with OL Thomas Shrader (55:45).


Bulls Beat Wednesday 10-3: Women's Golf's Stellar Showing in Miami; Men's Soccer Blasts 3 by WMU; Softball Sets Fall Slate; Rob Higgins Gets to Work (Officially)
10/01/2025

Wednesday's program begins with a big-time showing on Tuesday for a women's golf breakthrough, and continues with an fantastic first-half showing as men's soccer topped Western Michigan Tuesday. Also, notes on men's golf, men's tennis and softball.


BullsEye Episode 5 (Post-Bye) with Alex Golesh, Byrum Brown
10/01/2025

After a week off, the team and the show return!


Bulls Beat Monday 9-29: Volleyball Strolls to 2-0 in American; Both Soccer Squads Draw
09/29/2025

Only two of the 13 volleyball squads in the American are 2-0 after the first weekend of league play, and the Bulls are impressively one of them. Men's soccer played Charlotte to 0-0 Saturday and are alone in first place, while the women saw Tulsa come back from 3-1 to settle for a 3-3 result.


Jolene Shepardson with Darek Recapping Volleyball Season Thus Far, 1-0 Conference Start Ahead of Friday's Match with ECU
09/26/2025

We're able to give you exclusive interviews here on the podcast page - Darek was able to chat with the volleyball Head Coach Friday afternoon, as her team gets set for a 6 p.m. match with East Carolina.


Bulls Beat Friday 9-26: American Releases Hoops Sked, Revamped Tourney Format; Volleyball Finishes FAU, Welcomes ECU; Massive Matchup for Men's Soccer plus Tennis, Cross Country, Women's Soccer Notes
09/26/2025

A lot to go over on this Friday program, starting with a new look to the Conference Basketball tournament. Darek then recaps a league-opening victory for the volleyball squad which is back at it Friday. Men's Soccer hosts Charlotte Saturday looking to go 3-0 in league while the women are home Sunday after dropping a 3-0 decision to nationally-ranked Memphis. We also have updates on tennis and cross country.