The USF tight ends — a collection of physical, athletic and versatile players — figure to be a key to the Bulls' offense. They even have an appropriate nickname, which reflects their close-knit nature and mutually beneficial working relationship.
They are the "Tight Friends.''
Former USF center Brad Cecil originated the moniker last season and it has stuck. Bulls tight end Gunnar Greenwald said it fits.
"We work well together and all have interesting skill sets,'' Greenwald said. "It's a very close room. It's actually as close as it could be.