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USF football player falls from Busch Gardens gondola

Sun, 19 Jul 2009 00:25:00 EDT

TAMPA – University of South Florida sophomore kicker Maikon Bonani fell 35 feet while working on the Skyride ride at Busch Gardens Saturday, according to park and USF officials.

USF won't tolerate excessive absences

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EDT

USF has implemented a new academic accountability policy for football players who miss classes.

USF wants school to explain athlete's grade changes

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 10:18:00 EDT

The University of South Florida has asked Pasco County school officials to explain "an unusual number" of grade changes on the transcript of a recent graduate USF recruited to play sports. Robert Spatig, USF's director of undergraduate admissions, outlined and questioned the nine grade changes in letters last month to Pasco school Superintendent Heather Fiorentino and Wesley Chapel High School principal Andrew Frelick.

Released by USF, Joyer taking look at Louisville

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 19:46:00 EDT

Wesley Chapel offensive lineman Kamran Joyer, who signed with the University of South Florida but then asked for his release because he was unsure whether he would be accepted into USF, will visit Louisville on Wednesday.

Season ticket sales down for USF, FSU football

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 01:15:00 EDT

TAMPA - Whether because of a struggling economy or a home schedule featuring two Division I-AA opponents, season ticket sales for the University of South Florida are down 18.6 percent compared to last year's record total.

Does the BCS really need an act of Congress?

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 23:45:00 EDT

North Korea might lob missiles in our direction any day now. Our soldiers are being sent in mass numbers to the unforgiving land that is Afghanistan. And no one yet has a clue what to do with the economy.

USF baseball team earns academic honors

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 14:41:00 EDT

The University of South Florida's baseball team was awarded the Big East's Team Academic Excellence Award for having the highest GPA among the league's baseball teams.

Minimal hit for USF's budget

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EDT

The University of South Florida's athletics budget for the 2009-10 school year is only $252,923 less than the 2008-09 school year, according to figures released by the school Tuesday.

Former USF coach named director for Grassroots organization

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 16:38:00 EDT

David Zimroth has been named Florida's Grassroots Basketball Director for On Court Player Development.

Cost-cutting trims only $252,923 from USF athletics budget

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 10:33:00 EDT

The University of South Florida athletics budget for the 2009-10 school year is only $252,923 less than the 2008-09 school year, according to figures released today by the school. USF's 2009-10 athletics budget is $32.27 million, compared with $32.52 million in 2008-09. It was $32.6 million in 2007-08.

Big East picks USF-Syracuse for TV game

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:24:00 EDT

The University of South Florida's football game at Syracuse on Oct. 3 will be televised as the Big East's network game of the week. The game will have a noon kickoff.

USF recruit's academic concerns causes departure from team

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 19:10:00 EDT

Wesley Chapel offensive lineman Kamran Joyer was given his release from the University of South Florida

Fallen player never to be forgotten

Sat, 27 Jun 2009 22:48:00 EDT

This fall was supposed to be Keeley Dorsey's senior year at the University of South Florida.

USF football coaches get pay raise

Sat, 27 Jun 2009 16:47:00 EDT

For the first time at the University of South Florida, Coach Jim Leavitt's highest paid assistant will not be the defensive coordinator.

Pot charges against USF's Crater dropped

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 12:06:00 EDT

Possession of marijuana misdemeanor charges against University of South Florida point guard Anthony Crater were dismissed Monday, said Dylan Snyder, Crater's attorney.

USF's Jones left off U.S. junior national team

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 16:02:00 EDT

University of South Florida junior guard Dominique Jones did not make the 12-member team that will represent the USA in the 2009 World University Games, July 2-11 in Belgrade, Serbia.

Wake-Up Call: USF to host major college volleyball event

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 09:00:00 EDT

As a prelude to the NCAA women's volleyball championship, USF will host their own tournament.

USF baseball recruit opts for pros

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 22:40:00 EDT

Chase Greene decided to sign with the New York Mets while two others will return to USF.

USF goes electronic with media guides

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 15:07:00 EDT

Hang on to those 2008-09 University of South Florida media guides because those are the last ones that will be printed by the school.

Former Bull Kobel eager for chance with Jets

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 16:49:00 EDT

University of South Florida defensive end Craig Kobel is finally healthy again. Last week, he signed as a free agent with the New York Jets.