Sometimes, a wide receiver room is portrayed as a place for finesse. USF receivers coach L'Damian Washington quickly corrects that perception.
"We've got to be a mentally tough group — tough and physical,'' said Washington, a former NFL player who coached receivers at Oklahoma last season. "Talent is one thing, but mentally tough wins a lot of ballgames, especially in the fourth quarter.
"We're going to make plays, but we also need to dominate blocking on the perimeter. If you have a good day, maybe you'll catch five balls. Maybe you'll be targeted six or seven times.