The Bulls arrive in Vero Beach!

[Rizman]

Thanks for posting and what a reception.

[Mama_Bull]

Another good video and some more pics at the links below in the story.

Bulls Arrive in Vero Beach, Enjoy Barbecue 

Courtesy: USF

           

Release: 08/08/2010

VERO BEACH, Fla. - After an intense day of practice, the Bulls boarded buses and headed to Vero Beach, were they would finish fall camp. The destination was Vero Beach Sports Village formerly known as “Dodgertownâ€, where the Los Angeles Dodgers used to hold spring training.

Watch a video of the first day.

http://www.gousfbulls.com/mediaPlayer/video.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=7700&LCH=1&CLIP_ID=708585&CLIP_FILE_ID=718227&CONTENT_TYPE=ONDEMAND&db_oem_id=7700

Around 7:30 p.m. three coach buses, escorted by local police, pulled into Vero Beach Sports Village. Waiting for them were a group of USF fans holding signs and cheering as the buses parked and the players departed.

Check out photos from Day 1 at Vero Beach Sports Village.

http://www.gousfbulls.com/PhotoAlbum.dbml?&DB_OEM_ID=7700&PALBID=379192

After greeting fans and a brief interview with the local media, Holtz’s coaching staff and the players made their way over to a team barbecue, were Tampa-based Port-a-Pit was catering. The humid Florida weather was something the Bulls could not escape by coming to Vero Beach however, as the weather at the barbecue was identical to when the Bulls departed from Tampa.

With the mosquitos swarming and the players hungry, the picnic tables became engulfed by the massive football bodies ready to start off camp. After a brief speech by head coach Skip Holtz, the players got in line to enjoy some much anticipated food. Silence then filled the field as the players scarfed down their pulled pork and ribs before they had to head to a team meeting.

With lights out at 11 p.m., the Bulls attended a brief team meeting before retreating to their rooms. Tomorrow starts off the first day of Fall Camp at Vero Beach and with the team suiting up in full pads, the excitement of a new place soon becomes an afterthought and the season becomes the focus.

The overall goal of this trip to the east coast of Florida is the ability for the team to practice and prepare for the season without the distractions that often lurk on campus. This marks the first time in USF football history that fall camp has been transplanted somewhere else besides USF. The two and a half hour trip to Vero Beach seemed to be just long enough for Holtz to be satisfied with some sort of isolation for his team.

The first words to come out of Skip Holtz’s mouth after exiting the bus were “It’s great to be hereâ€. Holtz is clearly ready to start the 2010 season, which is shown by his determination to unite this team and get them focused on the game.

http://www.gousfbulls.com/ViewArticle.dbml?&ATCLID=204974849&DB_OEM_ID=7700

[DELdaBull]

I get so excited whenever Holtz speaks.

[Guest Sunburned]

Glad to see there was a nice little welcoming party for them. Hopefully this training camp becomes a tradition and that welcome party keeps growing and growing. Wish all the guys a great camp and hope for a productive and healthy rest of fall camp!

While it would be a great tradition to start imo i doubt it be continued as the new practice fields and other things being updated for football on campus will be used for camp next year.

Holtz said he will evaluate how worthwhile it was once he gets back. He certainly hasn't shut the door on doing it again in the future. I presume that the USF athletic department will at some point do a cost benefit analysis to see if it can fit into their future budget. Not knowing all the figures, it doesn't seem to be all that cost prohibitive. If the team was on campus they would still have to feed them and have other related expenses. The difference might be acceptable.

Schedule UCF rather than the WKUs and Ball States and the money wouldn't need to be an issue.

[DELdaBull]

Sunburned, do you go to games to see the opponent or watch the Bulls? I for one have season tickets to watch the USF Bulls play.

[Skingraft]

Sunburned, do you go to games to see the opponent or watch the Bulls? I for one have season tickets to watch the USF Bulls play.

I could not agree more.....

Extra money from higher ticket sales from opposite fans would help

[NCBull]

Is that Woolard at the table?

<img src="http://image.cdnl3.xosnetwork.com/pics31/800/UJ/UJHIEFASCFFWWVF.20100809032640.jpg">

[deters-]

Is that Woolard at the table?

<img src="http://image.cdnl3.xosnetwork.com/pics31/800/UJ/UJHIEFASCFFWWVF.20100809032640.jpg">

that would be Mark Snyder the DC.

[NCBull]

Is that Woolard at the table?

that would be Mark Snyder the DC.

Sure is...in the dim light, thought maybe it was Woolard.  Would have been neat to have our AD make the opening trip with the team.

Snyder:

<img src="http://image.cdnl3.xosnetwork.com/pics31/200/SL/SLQQZORMJRSKSDS.20100804235527.jpg">

Woolard:

<img src="https://admin.xosn.com/pics31/0/OW/OWGSUIGCQLWKOXC.20100322150525.jpg">

[gainesvillebull]

Great thread!, thanks to the fellow Bulls who put that welcome party together, good job! ;D