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Bulls Beat Saturday 11-1: Thanks, UTSA! Welcome, Derrick Brooks! Another Volleyball Sweep Plus Incredible Soccer Drama,
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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)
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)
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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.
Bulls Beat Wednesday 9-24: Major Matchup in Memphis for Women's Soccer, VB set for American Action, Kim's Career Performance Paces Women's Golf, Calendar Change for WBB-UConn Clash
In this brief version of the show we get you set for the start of league play Wednesday for volleyball, also previewing a big one for women's soccer. Women's Golf wraps up its second event of the season.
Bulls Beat 9-23: Volleyball Concludes Rigorous Pre-Conference Slate, Men's Soccer Stays Unbeaten, Women's Golf Competes in Canada
Plenty going on in the fall sports schedule and Darek Sharp encapsulates it for you on a Tuesday.
Rob Higgins Introduction - New CEO Sets Stage for Future of USF Athletics
Full comments from the new CEO of Athletics, made before a packed house at the Muma Center Monday.
Radio Highlight Reel: USF 63, SCSU 14
All NINE touchdowns and other key plays as called by Jim Louk and Sam Barrington on USF Bulls Unlimited.
Bulls Beat Friday 9-19: Women's Soccer Wins 5th Straight, Volleyball Off to Omaha, Men's Tennis and Soccer both in Tulsa, Ryding Leads Way for Men's Golf
Getting you set for another busy weekend but also recapping men's golf's fall opener and a 1-0 victory for women's soccer versus East Carolina.
Herd Here First - Hour 1 of Radio Pregame for USF vs. South Carolina State
Saturday's an early start - maybe too early for some to be up in time to catch our pregame show...no worries! Here's the first hour of our pregame for USF vs. South Carolina State. Includes interviews with OC Joel Gordon (14:20), DC Todd Orlando (44:00) and DB Fred Gaskin (52:35).
BullsEye Episode 4 with Alex Golesh Recapping Miami, Previewing South Carolina State (Guest Connor McLaughlin)
The Bulls took their first defeat of the season, and hosts Darek Sharp and Joey Johnston get the word straight from the Head Coach on what lessons the Bulls learned, and how they can apply those moving forward starting with Saturday's return home vs. SCSU. Player guest this week is RT Connor McLaughlin, Tampa's own.
Bulls Beat 9-15 Weekend Recap: Canes Deal Bulls Defeat, Women's Soccer Nets Six on Senior Day while Men Stay Unbeaten, Volleyball Drops Dayton in 5-set Thriller, Leeson Leads Women's Tennis.
Quite a lot to get to from the weekend - Darek has some highlights and Alex Golesh from Saturday's defeat in Miami, then gets into a sensational Sunday, and what took place as well with men's soccer and women's tennis.
New CEO Rob Higgins with JIm Louk!!!
What a treat during our live pregame Saturday - the first interview with new South Florida CEO Rob Higgins.
Bulls Beat Friday 9-12: Women's Soccer Rolls in League Opener, Volleyball to Face 3 (More) NCAA Tourney Teams in Minneapolis, Men's Soccer, Women's Tennis, Cross Country in Action
Conference play began in the fall sports Thursday, and what a great start it was with women's soccer putting up four first-half goals at Temple. Cross country ran on Friday morning in Alabama, Darek recaps that and previews the weekend for men's soccer, volleyball and women's tennis.
Herd Here First: Hour 1 of Radio Pregame for Bulls at Miami
Once again we stretch past the hour mark! That's because the first segment is devoted mostly to that win against Florida with plenty of highlights and some fun reaction, and the national attention that has come the Bulls' way. Then it's time to talk offense with Coach Joel Gordon (20:15 mark), go Inside with Joey Johnston (29:30), scout the Miami Hurricanes (37:15), shift to the Defensive side with Todd Orlando (51:45), and finish with up with Safety Tavin Ward (1:01.15).