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Athletics

Quick Stats

Athletic Association
  • NAA
  • NCAA
Athletic Division NCAA Division I-A
Athletic Conferences Football: Big East Conference
Basketball: Big East Conference
School Colors Green and gold
School Nickname Bulls
Men Playing Varsity Sports 237 - 2%
Women Playing Varsity Sports 205 - 2%
Students Receiving Athletic Financial Aid Football: 76
Basketball: 22
Baseball: 34
Cross Country/Track: 54
Other Sports: 107
Graduation Rates of Athletic Financial Aid Recipients Football: 53%
Basketball: 33%
Baseball: 20%
Cross Country/Track: 88%
Other Sports: 67%

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

Students are steadily becoming more involved with athletics at USF. Although varsity sports have become more popular with students in recent years, game turnouts are not nearly as large as they should be. However, fan support seems to be rising, along with the teams’ winning percentages. Each year, more and more students have come out to show their support for the Bulls. Not all varsity sports are recognized as they should be, but these sporting events are increasing in popularity and will probably continue to do so as long as USF continues to recruit talented athletes.

Many students become involved in intramural sports during the semester. Soccer, softball, and flag football are popular with many organized student groups including the fraternities and sororities. Club sports at USF are highly overlooked; still, the men’s and the women’s rugby teams and the USF ultimate Frisbee team are popular around campus and actively recruit players throughout the year. Both tennis teams have been doing quite well in recent years. Many students aren’t aware of the facilities at Riverfront Park, which means that the Frisbee golf course is almost always empty, and canoes and kayaks are almost always available to rent. Football games are always great to go to, and you can pretty much always get tickets.

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Athletics at University of South Florida

alyssakathryn24

Education '14

4.6
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The Current Facilities Are Exceptional, but the Lack of a Football Stadium on Campus Can Be Inconvenient T

As a student at USF, the overall student involvement with athletics is remarkable, especially at the football games when the stadium is not even on campus. The turn out of students is always encouraging. The rec center at the University of South Florida is exceptional. I find myself using the facility at least 5 times a week. The new baseball, softball stadiums are architecturally genius as you can watch two simultaneous games within the same facility. The new soccer stadium is also very well laid out, clean and inviting. I have enjoyed waiting soccer games there as well as footballs, Green and Gold game. The practice football fields are also very nice and provide a great environment for our athletes to practice on brand new AstroTurf. The most exciting aspect of USF athletics is the new sundome. I was given an opportunity to tour the practice facilities and was in awe of the state-of-the-art workout equipment as well at the overall facility and its layout. I also attended the ribbon cutting for the sundome and was even more excited for next season to start. Being able to walk through the entire sundome and see everything was a great experience and I cant wait to go to a game on campus.

May 07, 2012

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Athletics at University of South Florida

adavis17

Business Administration and Management '14

3.8
B+

USF Bulls

Our athletics is fairly well off/. The head coaches of the football and basketball team are getting their feet wet and building their programs. The soccer team is great also.

May 04, 2012

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Athletics at University of South Florida

jkalman

International Studies '15

5.0
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Athletics!

Our school may not be the absolute best but they always try and put on an amazing game no matter the sport. The whole school shows support and it always amazing to be at a game. The atmosphere is terrific.

Mar 31, 2012

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User rating for University of South Florida - Athletics is 4.6 out of 5 based on 64 user reviews.

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Facts

Men's Varsity Sports
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Tennis
  • Track and field
Women's Varsity Sports
  • Basketball
  • Golf
  • Sailing
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Tennis
  • Track and field
  • Volleyball
Intramurals
  • Badminton
  • Basketball
  • Bowling
  • Disc golf
  • Dodgeball
  • Flag football
  • Golf
  • Inner tube water polo
  • Kickball
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Table tennis
  • Tennis
  • Ultimate Frisbee
  • Volleyball
  • Wiffleball
Club Sports
  • Aikido
  • Aussie rules football
  • Badminton
  • Bicycle polo
  • Bowling
  • Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
  • Capoeira
  • Cricket
  • Cycling
  • Equestrian
  • Fencing
  • Field hockey
  • Fishing
  • Flag football
  • Ice hockey
  • Ice skating
  • Judo
  • Kettlebell
  • Lacrosse (men's and women's)
  • Quidditch
  • Racquetball
  • Roller hockey
  • Rowing
  • Rugby (men's and women's)
  • SCUBA
  • Shotokan karate
  • Skimboarding
  • Soccer (men's and women's)
  • Southeast Asian martial arts
  • Surfing
  • Swimming
  • Table tennis
  • Tennis
  • Triathlon
  • Tumbling
  • Ultimate Frisbee (men's and women's)
  • Volleyball
  • Wakeboarding
  • Water polo
  • Wrestling
Athletic Fields & Facilities
  • Athletic Training Center
  • The Claw
  • Frank Morsani Football Practice Facility
  • Pam & Les Muma Basketball Practice Center
  • Raymond James Stadium
  • Sun Dome
  • USF Baseball Stadium
  • USF Softball Stadium
  • USF Track & Field Stadium
  • USF Varsity Tennis Courts

Most Popular Sports

Football is huge at USF, largely because there is no other college in the Tampa Bay area that has a football team. Basketball is also a popular sport, although the turnout for basketball games isn’t nearly as huge as it is for the football team. Other sports are beginning to pick up in popularity, though.

Most Overlooked Teams

The women’s golf team has done well in recent years, but the team’s achievements have been overlooked by the USF student body, a group that is impressed with more fast-paced sports. Also, no matter the women’s basketball team’s performance, they are overshadowed by the men’s sports teams.

School Spirit

In every crowd, expect to find plenty of students wearing green and gold, and showing support for their school. The school’s athletic department has grown in recent years, pushing a rise in school spirit at the University. Because the Bulls are Tampa’s only college football team, Tampa residents are strong supporters of the school’s sports teams. Homecoming keeps getting bigger, and if these larger turnouts are any indication of what the future holds, USF is sure to become one of the most followed college football teams in the country.

Getting Tickets

Admission is free to all athletic games for USF students. All you have to do is request one from the students' online account. There is a lottery for a ticket, but it rarely matters for actually getting tickets. The more sports events a student goes to, the more points he or she earns toward the lottery setup. For those who are not USF students, tickets are generally cheap and easy to obtain, either online or at the events.

Best Place to Take a Walk

Riverfront Park

Did You Know? The Bulls entered the Big East Conference in 2005.

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