Is USF football getting the Bucs' fans?

[Guest BasketBull.]

I know there are a lot of Bucs fans that fill the stadium on Sundays, but I wonder if those people are also showing up for Bulls' games.

Or is it a case of pro ball vs. college ball?

I think in many of the big football (and basketball) communities, the people that fill the stadium are mostly non-students. Sure they have a lot of alumni, but that can't be the reason.

What about USF? Is it the case that there's a lot of sports going on and we've not converted the Bucs' fans yet?

[Minotaur]

I believe its a case of the typical Bucs fans being front running yahoos who barely like football vs USF fans being either die hard USF alumni and/or football fans.

Like a wise man told me a long time ago: Anyone can be a Bucs fan, but when you graduate from USF and are a fan its special.

[Apis Bull]

I've been a Bucs fan since their inception.  It hasn't been easy.

[beastiebull]

I believe its a case of the typical Bucs fans being front running yahoos who barely like football vs USF fans being either die hard USF alumni and/or football fans.

Like a wise man told me a long time ago: Anyone can be a Bucs fan, but when you graduate from USF and are a fan its special.

Exactly.  The Bucs were horrible and couldn't give tickets away.  They sarted to win some games and eventually a Superbowl now every hillbilly down there has been a lifelong Bucs fan.  If/when USF wins a BCS bowl expect the same phenomenon to occur, especially with our over 90000 alum who still live in Tampa (Yet are uf fans  :)

[Minotaur]

Its a fashion show with the heavy drinking crowd in attendence.

Sorry Apis, I did not mean not all Bucs fans I meant the typical ones found at games or running their mouths in bars. I am a Bucs fan too.

[Joe]

I'm not a huge fan of the Bucs, but my dad as a season ticket holder in 2000 (or 2001) did a survey for them on what college team he prefered. The majority came out to be the Gators and Noles in at second...I know USF was on the list, did anyone else take this survey?

Anywho, One more story, my first USF game was in 2000 against Troy State when they were ranked number 1 in D-IAA. I was visiting the campus and we decided to take in the game that night. Several of the fans behind me were wearing Bucs jerseys...Great Story, I know

I think we have some of the fans and if we went on some magical run we'd get a bandwagon pretty quick. However, I don't think it has to do with being a Bucs fan more than it is a fan of the area and supporting teams in the area.

Over the years Tampa has made it no secret, they like to support a winner

[GetAHobby]

I believe its a case of the typical Bucs fans being front running yahoos who barely like football vs USF fans being either die hard USF alumni and/or football fans.

Like a wise man told me a long time ago: Anyone can be a Bucs fan, but when you graduate from USF and are a fan its special.

I agree with you 100%...I am not a bucs fan, I actually can't stand the bucs due to most of the fairweather fans. I am fan of another NFL team from where I grew up, but its easy to miss a game of them because they have never done anything for me. If I miss a USF game I feel like crap, but USF also game me a degree that has opened a lot of doors for me.

[Knight_Light]

I know there are a lot of Bucs fans that fill the stadium on Sundays, but I wonder if those people are also showing up for Bulls' games.

Or is it a case of pro ball vs. college ball?

I think in many of the big football (and basketball) communities, the people that fill the stadium are mostly non-students. Sure they have a lot of alumni, but that can't be the reason.

What about USF? Is it the case that there's a lot of sports going on and we've not converted the Bucs' fans yet?

Bulls take advantage of the waiting list for Buc Tickets.

Bulls were able to grab some corporate seats/tix/booster memberships, etc...from many who got "left out" of RJS/Bucs Tickets/Club Seats.

Bucs tix will probably be few and far between for decades to come...but if one lives in the Tampa Bay Area...wants to watch live football...from a comfortable seat...maybe a club level seat...USF is their answer.

KL

[Ricky the Bull]

The 'waiting list' is nothing more than a person putting their names on their web site as being interested in tickets.  No deposit, no signed letter of intent, no obligation is required, so I'm not sure after you remove the Daffy Duck's, Ben Dover's, those who have moved out of the area and those who have moved to the great beyond, how many people are legitimately waiting for tickets.

That said, it sure would be interesting if we could buy the list of those who did register and mail promotional material for Bulls season tickets.

"Be part of the excitement of big time college football  - USF Bulls..... no waiting"

[Joe]

The Bucs' waiting list is a sham. I got on it 4 years ago when it was over "50,000" names or something like that and my number came up this year.