In Game
A USF basketball is a great way to spend some time while visiting the Tampa-St. Pete area. The Yuengling Center is an outstanding place to see a game, and you’ll barely be able to tell that the venue is pushing four decades old. The 2012 renovation has done an incredible job of breathing new life into the arena, and you’ll find that the Yuengling Center is one of the best places to take in a game in the American Athletic Conference.
You’ll also find a fun atmosphere in the Yuengling Center. When the team is doing well, Bulls fans show up in strong numbers to support their team. Even when the team isn’t doing so hot, you’ll still encounter plenty of die hards including the famous Green and Gold Guys. These superfans cheer on the Bulls hard and are a big part of what makes attending a USF game such a great experience, so be on the lookout for them at the game.
A USF basketball game isn’t the only thing to do in Tampa. The Yuengling Center is located right near Busch Gardens, and the Yuengling Brewery isn’t too far away either meaning you’ll find plenty of reasons to make a trip to Tampa.
Things to check out
Concourse Banners
Take a walk around the concourse before the game to see all of the USF banners and paraphernalia around the arena. The concourse at the Yuengling Center are decked out in Bulls colors, so you’ll know exactly where you are when attending a USF basketball game.
Rocky the Bull
Rocky is the official mascot of the University of South Florida and can be seen on the sidelines throughout the game. Rocky pumps up the crowd with his antics and is a big part of a USF game, so keep your eyes peeled for him during games.
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“Go Bulls” Hand Signal
Show off your Bulls pride by making the “Go Bulls” hand signal while cheering on USF. The hand signal looks just like a Hook ‘Em Horns signal and is easy for just about anyone to make.
Green and Gold Guys
The Green and Gold Guys are some of the most diehard Bulls fans out there. The members of this spirit group have been going all out to show their support for USF since 2000, so don’t miss them when attending a Bulls basketball game.
Pep Band
The USF Pep Band does an excellent job of creating a fun in-game atmosphere. The band keeps spirits high with their rousing renditions of the “Golden Brahman March” and “The Bull,” so enjoy their tunes throughout the game.
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Fight Songs
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The Bull
The Bull is played during key moments in the game and gives the USF some extra encouragement. While performing this cheer, Bulls fans wave their Bull hands in the air to throw the opposition off of their game.
Instrumental
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Golden Brahman March
Official school fight song
USF Bulls are we,
We hold our standard upright and free.
For Green and Gold we stand united.
Our beacon lighted and noble to see.
USF Bulls are we,
For USF we’ll always be.
With all our might we fight the battle
here and now, and we will win the
victory…
(shout!) S-O-U-T-H F-L-O-R-I-D-A
South Florida, South Florida
Go Bulls!
USF Bulls are we,
We hold our standard upright and free.
For Green and Gold we stand united.
Our beacon lighted and noble to see.
USF Bulls are we,
For USF we’ll always be.
With all our might we fight the battle
here and now, and we will win the victory… -
Alma Mater
Hail to thee, our Alma Mater
May thy name be told
Where above thy gleaming splendor,
Waves the green and gold.
Thou our guide in quest for knowledge
Where we all are free,
University of South Florida,
Alma Mater, Hail to thee!
Be our guide to truth and wisdom,
As we onward go.
May thy glory, fame, and honor
Never cease to grow.
May our thoughts and prayers be with thee
Through eternity
University of South Florida,
Alma Mater Hail to thee!
