Wednesday, September 26, 2007

The Greenery to host kickoff party

With all the hype surrounding the West Virginia/South Florida game, the Beef Studs and Greenery Pub begin festivities tonight with the official Pre-Game Party.

Beginning at 10 p.m., fans will receive $5 domestic pitches and $1 bottles, along with 50 cent wing specials.

“We’re basically the USF bar, we’ve been here for 30 years and anyone who has attended USF has been to the Greenery,” owner Robert Vidal said. “We’ve been having a great season and we think this is a great way to kick the game off.”

The excitement of the team has reached beyond the campus area. Tampa mayor Pam Iorio has declared Friday “Green & Gold Day” to show support citywide.

The unprecedented amount of attention bestowed on the team has led to the Sun Trust Building downtown will be illuminated green and gold for the game.

A sold out Raymond James Stadium will have the USF logo at the 50-yard line along with Bulls painted in each end zone.

All of the events for the game will kickoff Thursday at the Greenery.

“There so much green and gold now. To see students camping out for tickets is really great.” Beef Stud historian Christina Page said. “There is a whole lot more support now we’re ranked. I’m excited, this party at the Greenery is a way to get everything started.”

-Brendan Galella

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