USF's Gritty Backup RB from the Mid-2000s Bulls Era
Ricky Ponton, a Tampa native and Hillsborough HS star who rushed for over 1,200 yards in high school, emerged as a tough, versatile backup RB for the South Florida Bulls, totaling 679 career yards on 165 carries with 4 TDs (career avg. 4.1 YPC). Fresh off a six-game suspension in 2006, he exploded for 101 yards and 2 TDs on 17 carries in a 37-20 road win at North Carolina, showcasing burst and resilience; care about him for his underdog intensity and local loyalty—ideal fit for teams needing a reliable, hard-nosed change-of-pace back.
