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FAMU vs. USF: Presented by the Tampa Bay Sports Commission
"When you think of college football over the years in our community, FAMU and USF have to come to mind," said Executive Director Rob Higgins. "This is a weekend that bridges our area's college football tradition by featuring the first-ever, must-see match up of the Rattlers and Bulls."
Florida A&M University President's Scholarship Gala
On the evening of September 8, an incredible night of good food, fun, and entertainment will be hosted by FAMU President Castell Bryant. The President's Scholarship Gala, which will take place at 7 PM at the A La Carte Pavilion, will celebrate the importance of the Rattlers to the Tampa Bay community. Proceeds from the event will fund FAMU academic scholarships for students from the Tampa Bay area. Several sponsors have stepped up to make this event a huge success: Outback Steakhouse, Lee Roy Selmon's Restaurant, State Farm Insurance, Fifth Third Bank, AAA Auto Club South, A La Carte Event Pavilion, Tampa Bay Sports Commission, Hillsborough County and the Tampa Bay Convention & Visitors Bureau.
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On September 10 at 7pm, a monumental match-up will take place at Raymond James Stadium when the Florida A&M University Rattlers take on the University of South Florida Bulls. The game will mark the return of the Rattlers to the Tampa Bay area after a nine year absence. 
Several additional events take place throughout an exciting weekend in the Tampa Bay area. Festivities kick off on Thursday night September 8 with the FAMU President's Scholarship Gala and continue on Friday and Saturday, leading into Saturday night's big game. For more information about these events and how to get your game tickets, please visit 
The Bulls, led by 9th year head coach Jim Leavitt, feature standout players Andre Hall, RB, who was the Bulls team leader in rushing yards and touchdowns, and Stephen Nicholas, a LB who made 98 tackles last season. The Rattlers, celebrating their 100th football season, have a new head football coach for the first time in 11 years and will look to create a stir in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) and NCAA Division I-AA. On July 20, FAMU named former Temple and NFL assistant Rubin Carter their new head coach. The Rattlers are led by standout WR, Roosevelt Kiser, who The Sporting News named one of the top 20 receivers in NCAA Division I-AA. 
Erin Gardner started on August 4 as the Tampa Bay Sports Commission's new Director of Business Development. In this position, Erin will be directly responsible for the commission's sponsorship and membership sales and services efforts. "Erin brings a great background and work ethic to our organization and she will serve as the perfect catalyst to successfully launch our membership campaign," said Rob Higgins, Executive Director. 
Coming this November 18-22 to the campus of the University of South Florida and Ed Radice Sports Complex is one of the largest and most prestigious youth soccer tournaments on the continent, the USL Super Y-League North American Finals. Part of the inaugural USL Soccerfest, the Super Y-League North American Finals will feature over 140 elite teams from all over North America who will compete in the league's annual premier event. We are looking for people to assist in event setup, administration, registration, and numerous other areas. For more volunteer information or to sign-up, please contact Anthony Mozzicato at 
Ph: 813.223.1111 - Toll Free: 800.826.8358 - Fax: 813.218.3376 - www.TampaBaySports.org
For more information, email Joe Willis at jwillis@VisitTampaBay.com