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Rocky the Bull (officially Rocky D. Bull) is the mascot of the University of South Florida. He is an anthropomorphized bull who can typically be seen at athletic dressed in USF athletic gear--usually a football or basketball jersey, but occasionally other attire like a USF T-shirt. History
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With many different early name suggestions, the Golden Brahman was selected as the official mascot of USF in November 1962. Students reasoned that, since Florida was a cattle-raising state like Texas, USF needed a mascot comparable to the Texas Longhorns mascot. In the late 1980s, the mascot evolved into the Bulls.
USF has held a campus Homecoming since 1964. Since 1997, USF Homecomings have been scheduled during football season and are called SuperBull. The USF campus comes alive each fall during Homecoming week with traditional student and alumni activities.
First started as a good luck symbol for basketball free-throw shots, the Go Bulls! hand symbol is now used as the premier symbol of USF cheering, greetings and overall identity.
A decades-old tradition, the USF Market's original venue was in the mall behind the University Center, which was eventually rebuilt and renamed the Phyllis P. Marshall Center. Today the market is back where it belongs-- in the beautiful MLK Plaza behind the new Marshall Student Center. Every Wednesday during the fall and spring terms, the market fi...
Rocky the Bull is the official mascot of the University of South Florida, a bull-themed institution in Florida. Learn about the history, design and role of Rocky in USF's traditions, events and culture.
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The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle and Friends (commonly referred to as simply Rocky and Bullwinkle) is an American animated television series that originally aired from November 19, 1959, to June 27, 1964, on the ABC and NBC television networks.
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Rocky the Bull is the official mascot of the University of South Florida, a bull-themed character that represents the school's athletic teams and spirit. Learn about Rocky's origin, design, awards, and birthday celebration on this web page.
Mar 19, 2009 · by Patricia Abdou, USF Oracle, August 28, 1989. When the issue of a school mascot was first raised in 1961, "Rocky" the Bull was far from first choice. The process of choosing a mascot was apparently not a smooth one. University of South Florida Chickens, Roosters and Camels were all included for serious consideration.
Rocky the Bull is the official mascot of USF St. Petersburg campus. Learn about his history, how to request his appearance, and how to join the Rocky team.
