Bulls Heaven Would Like to Recognize the Inaugural USF Hall of Fame Class The University of South Florida was proud to announce the inductees for their inaugural Hall of Fame Class. USF’s Hall of Fame doesn’t only include athletes, but educators that made a lasting impact on the athletic department. The inaugural inductees are former men’s basketball player Charlie Bradley, former women’s basketball player Wanda Guyton, former Director of Athletics Dick Bowers, former Olympian and All-American in rifle Michelle Scarborough and the members of the 1984-85 National Champion USF Swimming Team. Bradley is considered by many to be the greatest men’s basketball player to ever play at USF. Guyton was the guiding light for the University of South Florida women's basketball program. She put the program on the map. Dr. Bowers had a lasting impact on the University of South Florida Athletics Department. Bowers made a strong push for intercollegiate athletics. He also served as Golf Coach and Athletic Director. One of his biggest accomplishments was his contribution to the establishment of the Sun Belt Conference. Scarborough was an All-American all four years she was in school and was also an Academic All-American. She was a two-time National Champion, a National Record Holder, and an Olympian. Rifle Shooting was a USF sponsored sport in the 1980s and 1990s. Last but not least, the 1984-85 National Champion Women’s Swimming team which included swimmers Nancy Bercaw, Suzanne Crenshaw, Susan Duncan, Merit Greaves, Tracey Hayes, Dawn Hewitt, Alicia McHugh, Margaret Mortell, Julie Muller, Joni Troupe, assistant coach Lou Manganiello and head coach Bill Mann. The USF Bulls will induct their inaugural Hall of Fame class on September 17, 2009 at the Pepin Center. Information on tickets to the event will be released on gousfbulls.com in the near future. GO BULLS!!!!!
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Congratulation to our USF Bulls Women’s Basketball Team The University of South Florida Bulls Women’s Basketball team was able to beat out the heavily favored Kansas Jayhawks in a rigorous battle for the WNIT Championship title. The miraculous win gave USF it’s first postseason championship in any men’s or women’s sport. USF had two amazing performances in the game from Jazmine Sepulveda who had 18 points, and Shantia Grace who had 16, and combined lead South Florida to a 75-71 upset victory. In addition to the victory, t he two teams played in front of 16,113 fans, the largest crowd in Big 12 history. Freshman guard Jasmine Wynne had this to say in response to the enormous crowd. “We had to stay together. The crowd can’t score, so we decided that we had to stay together as a team.” She also commented on if she had seen anything like the crowd before: “No, I have not. Even at UConn, it was a big game, but this was an even bigger game. It was fantastic.” Bulls Heaven as well, is also so proud of the Bulls Women’s Basketball Team! We know that they will do their best to bring home the hardware again next year for all the Bulls fans. (left) USF Women's Basketball Coach, Jose Fernandez, cuts down
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Number-One Bulls fan and University of South Florida President, Judy Genshaft was incredibly proud of the Lady Bulls Basketball team, and had this to say in a statement following the win. "USF women's basketball has made history! The women's team and its coaches, especially Jose Fernandez, deserve all of our congratulations! They showed the nation they are a championship team. We are so proud of you all." 
Finish Strong Bracelets Raise $1,500 For Moffitt Cancer Center Foundation
TAMPA, Fla. – April 29, 2009 – Bulls Heaven raised $1,500 in Finish Strong bracelets for Moffitt Cancer Center Foundation.
University of South Florida (USF) alumni and booster Jeff Wagner has promoted the Finish Strong mantra with USF football players and fans. Wagner has been an inspirational and motivational leader in his fight to beat leukemia and Finish Strong.
Owner of Bulls Heaven and USF Alumni Jeffrey Fox said, “We’re happy and proud to sell the Finish Strong bracelets as a fundraiser in Jeff Wagner’s name for the Moffitt Cancer Center Foundation. We will continue to sell them and raise money. We are hoping that a cure will be found soon for this terrible disease.”
The bracelets are available for $2.99 at the Bulls Heaven retail store, 14823 N. Florida Ave, Tampa 33613, bullsheaven.com and at all USF Bulls sporting events. Bulls Heaven is the official retailer for the USF Bulls.
Photo Description
Check presentation to Moffitt Cancer Center Foundation for $1,500, presented at the USF Tampa Chapter Alumni Tailgate at Bulls Heaven. (Left to right) Rocky D. Bull, Jeffrey Neil Fox (owner of Bulls Heaven), D. Shenel Reed (Moffitt representative) and Jeff Wagner. Photo by Jessica Fox
USF Linebacker Drafted by Patriots
by Ben Keller
Editor – Gear Up For The Game
The University of South Florida Bulls had twelve players available in the 2009 NFL Draft, yet only one player was selected, Linebacker Tyrone McKenzie. A standout at Riverview High School and later at USF (after attending Michigan State and Iowa State in his Freshman and Sophomore seasons), McKenzie was the ninety-seventh pick overall taken in the third round. The 6’1 243lb McKenzie had 237 total tackles in his short career with the Bulls and in 2008 was a consensus first team All-Big East LB. He was the Bulls leading tackler in 2007, which was his first year at USF after transferring.
I ran into Tyrone McKenzie at the Lady Bulls Softball game on Friday, April 24, 2009, and I asked him where he wanted to play during his pro career the most. “The New England Patriots,” he responded with a big, bright white smile. It seems as though the journeyman-college LB will be moving back up North, except this time to frigid Foxboro, MA.
Best of luck TYRONE! You are always family at Bulls Heaven!
GO BULLS!
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