The words have a nice ring for the USF Bulls. Battie's performance on kickoff returns (33.9-yard average, three touchdowns, NCAA record two 100-yard returns against Houston) was one of the program's biggest highlights in 2021.
The sophomore running back said he knows things will be different next season, but he believes USF's special teams will continue to thrive.
"It (being an All-American) will definitely affect me, but I'll just have to be ready to do my thing regardless,'' Battie said Tuesday as USF spring football continued after an off-week for university spring break. "It's already evident that not a lot of teams are going to want to kick to me.