Rocky the Bull

Rocky D. Bull is the mascot of University of South Florida's USF Bulls athletics. He is an anthropomorphized bull who can typically be seen dressed in USF athletic gear--usually a football or basketball jersey, but occasionally other attire like a USF T-shirt.

History

Shortly after the University's inception in 1956, a contest was held that would determine the University's mascot. Among the finalists were the Golden Brahman, the Olympian, the Cougar, the Buccaneer, and the Golden Eagle, and the Golden Brahman was ultimately selected and unveiled as the mascot on November 17, 1962. [ [http://usfweb2.usf.edu/history/rocky.html Chickens, Camels and a Bull named Rocky] ] [ [http://usfweb2.usf.edu/50/Timeline/default.asp?decade=1960 University of South Florida: The First 50 Years] ]

The USF athletics teams were known as the Golden Brahmans until the earlier 1980s, when the name was simplified to the Bulls. At the start of the 2004 football season, the current iteration of the Rocky mascot costume was unveiled.

Footnotes

External links

* [http://usfweb2.usf.edu/history/rocky.html History of Rocky the Bull]
* [http://www.usf.edu/ University of South Florida]
* [http://www.gousfbulls.com USF Athletics Website]