Kion Wilson News

I had to check to make sure this was a postseason and not preseason team, but four players from USF's defense were named to Phil Steele's first-team All-Big East team: defensive end George Selvie, linebacker Kion Wilson, cornerback Jerome Murphy and safety Nate Allen.

EAST HARTFORD, Conn. - The University of South Florida was without its leading tackler during its regular-season finale Saturday night as LB Kion Wilson was scratched because of an ankle injury.

USF's loss to Miami could still be felt a week later, and the Bulls had to turn to four first-time starters in their regular-season finale at Connecticut.

Running back Andre Dixon, plowing through Notre Dame for 114 yards in a UConn victory, has 917 yards for the season.

Connecticut hosts South Florida on Saturday in the regular-season finale for two teams that already have assured themselves of bowl bids.

USF senior linebacker Kion Wilson, battling an ankle injury, will travel with the Bulls for Saturday's game at Connecticut, leaving open the possibility of him playing in the regular-season finale.

Saturday's forecast for the University of South Florida's game against Connecticut in East Hartford, Conn., calls for a high temperature of 41 degrees and a low of 31, with a 30 percent chance of snow showers.

USF may have to face Connecticut's talented running game without senior Kion Wilson, the Bulls' starting middle linebacker and leading tackler, who injured his ankle Saturday in the second quarter of USF's 31-10 loss to Miami.

If you're looking for a poster boy to illustrate the growing rivalry between Miami and USF, his name is Kayvon Webster.

It's the final home game for 16 USF seniors, including five who have started all 10 games this season: RB Mo Plancher, DE George Selvie, LB Kion Wilson, S Nate Allen and CB Jerome Murphy.

Before this season, the mere chance to line up against one of the state's three traditional powers was something the Bulls and their fans had long awaited.

As the sixth of nine children, Kion Wilson will have a large, built-in cheering section during South Florida's senior day game against Miami on Saturday .

This story didn't go in the blog because of length, but make sure to check it out.

South Florida may not have officially knocked down the entry gate into the Big Three of Florida, but now it has a rivalry game befitting of that status.

According to ESPN.com's Mark Schlabach and Bruce Feldman, who project bowl matchups each week, USF could be back in the St.

Published: Saturday, November 14, 2009 at 12:26 a.m. Last Modified: Saturday, November 14, 2009 at 12:26 a.m. The buildup to South Florida's revenge attempt against Rutgers on Thursday night was tremendous.

"I thought it was very disappointing what the Navy coach said after the game," Brown said.

This week's Big East football matchups : THURSDAY No. 23 South Florida at Rutgers , 7:30 p.m. Line: South Florida by 1. Series record: Rutgers leads 3-1. Last meeting: 2008, Rutgers, 49-16. What's at Stake Both teams would become bowl-eligible with a win.

The memories linger for them all, but for different reasons. South Florida linebacker Kion Wilson remembers Rutgers continuing to throw late in the game with the outcome already determined.

Like the notations on a door frame marking a child's growth over time, the college football maturation of Rutgers quarterback Tom Savage is measured by a growing list of milestones associated with each successive start.