TAMPA, Fla. – The gathering on a steamy Friday afternoon included a who’s who of Florida politics. Among those present at the University of South Florida on-campus stadium groundbreaking were Attorney General Ashley Moody, Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson, House Speaker Paul Renner, Tampa Mayor Jane…
Read More Groundbreaking Brings Vision Of USF On-Campus Stadium Closer To Reality
TAMPA, Fla. – Coach Alex Golesh referred to him as a locker room favorite. Defensive coordinator Todd Orlando could not say enough about his warm personality. Indeed, Decarius Hawthorne has brought much to USF football this season. “We love his personality,” said Orlando. “He always…
Read More Decarius Hawthorne’s Warm Personality Resonates Throughout USF Football Program
TAMPA, Fla. – The biggest sequence of USF’s 35-25 win over visiting UAB two weeks ago began with a timely sack by Ira Singleton. The Blazers had a five-point lead with less than seven minutes to play in the game and faced a third-and-eight from…
Read More Expect To See Plenty Of USF Edge Rusher Ira Singleton At FAU
TAMPA, Fla. – Ben Fletcher was with Amir Abdur-Rahim every step of the way during a four-year run that saw them help rebuild Kennesaw State into a NCAA tournament team. The two moved on to USF prior to the 2023-24 season and helped lead the…
Read More Ben Fletcher Takes Over USF Men’s Basketball Program Following Death Of Amir Abdur-Rahim
TAMPA, Fla. – It was July 2 when the Lightning announced the schedule for the 2024-25 season. It was only 24 hours earlier that Tampa Bay fans knew for certain it would be a season without beloved captain Steven Stamkos, who had spent his entire…
Read More Tampa Bay Lightning Fans Gave Steven Stamkos A Rousing Reception In His Return To Amalie Arena
TAMPA, Fla. – Calvin Johnson enjoyed a nine-year career with the Detroit Lions that resulted in a bust in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The 6-foot-5 and 235-pound receiver caught 731 passes and was named to six straight Pro Bowls. Keshaun Singleton made his…
Read More Keshaun Singleton, James Chenault Among Younger USF Bulls Making An Impact
TAMPA, Fla. – Sean Atkins’ four-yard catch on the first play from scrimmage against visiting UAB on Saturday afternoon was the 154th of his career to set a USF record. He entered the game with 153 receptions and tied with Andre Davis (2011-14). The reception…
Read More From Walk-On To Record Book: Sean Atkins Is USF’s All-Time Career Receptions Leader
TAMPA, Fla. – Twenty-five years is a long time to be collecting paychecks from the same place. Rare is it today that anyone is able to maintain the same employment address for as long, especially with doors closing, downsizing and mergers. At the university level,…
Read More Jose Fernandez Ready To Embark On 25th Season As USF Women’s Basketball Coach
ORLANDO, Fla. – A tip of the helmet is due to many people at USF and in Orlando for making it possible that the Bulls and Memphis could take the field this weekend in the aftermath of Hurricane Milton. What was scheduled to be a…
Read More USF Bulls’ Emotional Week In Orlando Ends In Loss To Memphis
TAMPA, Fla. – USF has rescheduled its game with Memphis at Raymond James Stadium for Saturday at 3:30 due to potential impacts from Hurricane Milton. It was originally scheduled for 7:00 Friday night. Purchased tickets remain valid. As of roughly 10 a.m. Tuesday morning, it…
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