8th Annual BULLSRALLY

[mutt]

AAAAAALRIGHT USF BULLS FANS!  MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

 

The 8th Annual BULLSRALLY is set for Saturday August 3rd from 12-4 pm at Capogna's Dugout (1653 gulf to bay Blvd. Clearwater 727-441-4791) Come and join the largest fan-based BULLS party in the world with an appearance by new USF head football coach Willie Taggart !!!

 

Last year we had over 300 people show up (during a losing season). This year brings a much-needed anticipation to the program with a new and innovative staff, fresh minds and motivation to win! “Get on the Bus†and show your support now more than ever. Be sure to get there early to talk to Willie himself!

 

For the past seven years, this fan-based “grass roots†movement generates excitement in the Bay area for the upcoming USF BULLS football season and creates new fans and season ticket holders. The event is always free to the public, and you are invited to join other BULLS fans for an appearance by head coach Willie Taggart, watch the previous season’s video highlights, buy merchandise from Bulls Outfitter, play games, and win prizes. In the past we have had representatives from ticket sales, the Bulls Club, the USF Alumni Association, the Herd of Thunder, cheer squad and even Rocky the Bull show up to support the event. If you have any questions, concerns or ideas, please post here or email me at usfmutt@hotmail.com

 

For those who need an explanation… It started as a joke between a few friends on how we could get the BULLS football highlight tape to watch in the off-season. This idea however started to gain popularity between the truly insane BULLS fanatics out there so we decided to have a party at the same place we watch the BULLS during football season watch parties (Capogna's Dugout). We had some friends who worked in the Athletic Department (to get the tape) and we would watch it in the summer. Eventually this “Preseason Tailgate" turned into the BULLSRALLY. This little party of friends turned into an annual event that has seen thousands of BULLS fans over the years (we've had people drive from Orlando and Fort Myers before) Every year I invite The Head Coach of USF football to come out and speak and take questions about the upcoming season. Every year, they have agreed to speak and we’ve been celebrating ever since.

 

Capogna's has food and drink specials and lets me sell beer mugs for $10 that they fill for $2 (believe me you'll like them), Craig from BULLS Outfitter comes by and sets up the latest in BULLS merchandise, In the past we've had reps from Bulls Club, Season Ticket sales, and USF Alumni. We've had the Herd of Thunder, Cheerleaders and Sundolls, Rocky, Ex football players (and others), We've had a book signing from ex B-Ball player Tony Grier, We play games, Give away prizes, and generally have a good time celebrating the USF BULLS.

 

So this party is for all of us, the fans, and it will ALWAYS be free to the public. I hate the concept of charging people money so they can participate in what everyone in Florida should be celebrating anyway the USF BULLS ! As always, if there is anyone out there who wants to help set up the event, If you'd like to take pictures (to post on the BullsPen) or video (to broadcast over the web), if you're a BULLS fan who wants to party, or might have BULLS related Merchandise to sell (compliance-based), or knows a BULL-friendly business who would like to offer discounts for BULLS fans, I will never charge anyone to show up. (but you can always buy a mug if you want one...LOL) Thanks to everyone, especially, Swamprat. He is a good friend who bleeds Green –n- Gold and single-handedly created the web site www.bullsrally.com  Brad, who is the king of TBP (who let's me rant) and BDYZR who always carries the torch for BULLS COUNTRY !!! Enthusiasm is contagious people, Clear your calendars and let's do this...

 

 -Mutt

 

 

 

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[WoolyBully]

See you there...and don't park in my spot.

[charsibb]

Wish I could make it. Everyone has to drink 3 for me in my absence.

 

Go Mutt!

 

Go Bulls!!

[mutt]

[Lmshaffe]

Attending a wedding in Clearwater that day at the Sailing Club. I may have to take a quick visit before the ceremony. It starts at 4, so I should have time 

[swamprat]

I guess I should take the Holtz stuff out of that video, but it messes up the music. 

[Brad]

Go get 'em mutt.

[ctbrown24]

I'll finally be able to make this.

[E.T.]

I have it marked, plan on going again - depending on inventory.

[BDYZR]

OFFICIAL kick-off to the 2013 season!

 

and then down to the Rays game to make a full day of hangin' with BULLS fans!

 

GO BULLS!