Former Bears QB Bohanon Getting Lots of Hype at USF
Former Baylor Bears starting quarterback Gerry Bohanon transferred from Waco to the South Florida Bulls this past spring, after Blake Shapen was named the starting quarterback by head coach Dave Aranda.
"I picked USF because I believe in that staff, I believe in the culture, I believe in the change that's coming," Bohanon told ESPN after his commitment. "I believe in the players, I believe in Tampa. That staff is the staff you want to play for, they're going to give (you) everything they have on and off the field."
He is immediately expected to take over as the starting quarterback for coach Jeff Scott and the Bulls.
Now, after an impressive summer workout schedule, Bohanon has been receiving all sorts of preseason hype as he enters his first year in Tampa
For your Monday viewing.
— Will Turner (@WTurnerTB) June 13, 2022
First look at #USF QB Gerry Bohanon in Green and Gold. pic.twitter.com/MILjpanjco
Retired sportswriter John McClain also chimed in on Bohanon playing for new green and gold.
"Wishing former Baylor QB Gerry Bohanon the best of luck with his new team in South Florida," McClain tweeted on Wednesday "And for those fans, it's pronounced "Gary." He's coming off his best season and played a big role in Baylor's Sugar Bowl-winning season."
Video of Bohanon donning his new USF gear while working out with the team has also surfaced on social media.
New #USF QB Gerry Bohanon is here working with today’s QB campers. pic.twitter.com/vR6GN3o0J8
— Will Turner (@WTurnerTB) June 11, 2022
Others on Twitter were also quick to jump on the Bohanon train, including the official account for the South Florida Bulls.
Baylor QB transfer Gerry Bohanon is a very accurate passer (62.9%) and is a game changer for USF if he can get the system down. It also allows Timmy McClain to sit and learn, which is a great thing imho #ComebackSZN #USF pic.twitter.com/wUm978Jjsi
— SoFloBulls (@SoFloBulls) June 6, 2022
Gerry Bohanon is gonna come in like Lil Caesars son, hot and ready 🍕💯 https://t.co/yeohomVK7i
— SoFloBulls (@SoFloBulls) June 6, 2022
Eric Galko, the director of football operations for the East-West Shrine Bowl also had some comments on the former Baylor QB.
Bohanon has the body type NFL teams covet in a QB, and his growth in footwork and balance, especially off platform, was awesome to see last weekend.@coach_jeffscott, @CoachTTrickett and @USFFootball got a great one in Gerry! #ShrineBowlMMQB pic.twitter.com/7ZmrumitcF
— Eric Galko (@EricGalko) June 6, 2022
Aranda also recently opened up on Bohanon's transfer to USF.
"Although that was a difficult time, I think, you know, I'm happy for Gerry now that he's found a spot," Aranda recently told FOX 26 Houston.
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Denton Ramsey has been a journalist for over 20 years with a decade of experience as a sports writer and editor for a plethora of newspapers throughout Texas and Alabama. Growing up in Houston and attending Baylor University, Ramsey is a die-hard sports fan with a true passion for writing. He may be reached via email at denton.itb@gmail.com