The Bulls may have lost their coach during the December lull, but evidently not their fighting spirit.
USF's final on-campus practice before the Birmingham Bowl ended with an intrasquad scuffle of sorts Thursday morning. Coaches could be seen separating DB Hassan Childs and OT Eric Mayes, with another unidentified defensive player also being ordered off the field.
At that point, reporters -- normally allowed entrance to practice for the final 5-10 minutes -- were asked to leave. Interim coach T.J. Weist and defensive captain Auggie Sanchez could be heard lighting into the team during its traditional post-practice meeting at midfield.