🤘 From DeMatha to Tampa Bay: The Evolution of Elijah Brooks USF’s backfield is in legendary hands. Assistant Coach Elijah Brooks didn’t just learn the game; he was molded by two of the greatest to ever do it at DeMatha Catholic: Hall of Fame basketball coach Morgan Wootten and football icon Bill McGregor. From leading DeMatha to four straight titles to mentoring NFL stars like Chase Young and Nick Cross, Coach Brooks is bringing a "master teacher" mentality to Tampa. Read here: tampafp.com/playing-for-two-… 🏈 The Journey to USF: The Roots: 72-20 record as HC at DeMatha Catholic. The Path: Success at Maryland and Virginia Tech. The Now: Coaching RBs under Brian Hartline’s "maniacal" pursuit of success. "Wootten never cursed... but he could get guys 5-foot-7 to 6-foot-10 to run through a wall. That was something I wanted to be—a fantastic teacher." — Coach Elijah Brooks Whether it's the detail-oriented leadership of Brian Hartline or the foundational lessons from his mentors, Coach Brooks is proof that when you learn how to teach, the sky is the limit. 🚀 #USF #Bulls #HornsUp #DeMathaMade #CollegeFootball #ElijahBrooks @USFFootball @TomLay810 @USFHerd @CoachEBrooks