USF introduces new CEO of athletics

USF leaders say Rob Higgins’s role as CEO of Athletics is ‘purposeful’

Thirty-five years ago, Rob Higgins wrapped up his season as a volunteer with USF men’s basketball while still in middle school.  Soon after, Higgins received a handwritten note from then-head coach Tommy Tonelli, thanking him for his role in helping the Bulls reach their first NCAA tournament in 1990. His duties back then were simple […] The post USF leaders say Rob Higgins’s role as CEO of Athletics is ‘purposeful’ appeared first on The Oracle.

USF introduces lifelong Bull Rob Higgins as the CEO of Athletics

Rob Higgins was introduced as USF's CEO of Athletics on Monday morning in front of a large crowd at the school's women's basketball practice facility with big names in the house like mayor Jane Castor, Bucs legends Ronde Barber and Derrick Brooks, WWE superstar Titus O'Neil, Yankees legend Tino Martinez, MLB all-star Jose Bautista and many more.

Rob Higgins Determined To Make USF Athletics Elite

The first CEO of USF Athletics was introduced Monday, and he is ready to roll TAMPA, Fla. — Building. Campus. Community. Country. Rob Higgins may not officially begin his duties as CEO of Athletics at USF until October 1, though since being hired September 9 he has been game planning to make the Bulls, each […] Rob Higgins Determined To Make USF Athletics Elite

USF introduces new CEO of athletics

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The University of South Florida introduced its new CEO of athletics on Monday morning. According to USF, Rob Higgins "has served as executive director of the Tampa Bay Sports Commission since 2004, successfully positioning the region as one of the nation’s premier destinations in sports and entertainment, including hosting two Super Bowls, a College Football Playoff National Championship and a long list of other high-profile…

New CEO of USF Athletics: ‘Screw potential’

Rob Higgins, the University of South Florida’s inaugural CEO of Athletics, used the term “all gas and no brakes” to describe the rapidly evolving program’s trajectory Monday. It was also a fitting summation of his first public appearance in the new role. Higgins, the former executive director of the Tampa Bay Sports Commission, outlined his vision for USF Athletics with a theatrical flair while working a packed crowd at the Pam and Les Muma Bask…

Born to be a Bull: Rob Higgins Takes the Reins as CEO of USF Athletics - USF Athletics

Higgins was introduced Monday before a packed audience from across the Bay area.