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Tampa Bay legend Derrick Brooks named COO of USF Athletics

October 30, 2025 by Chuck Merlis

Rob Higgins and Derrick Brooks pose together, both wearing suits and making the USF Bulls hand sign to celebrate Brooks’ new role as chief operating officer of USF Athletics.

Tampa icon Derrick Brooks joins USF Athletics as COO, uniting Tampa Bay’s sports and business leadership.

Categories Community Impact, Hillsborough County, Leadership, Sports, Tampa Bay Business Tags bulls football, Community Impact, Derrick Brooks, Rob Higgins, Tampa Bay Business, Tampa Bay Business News and Top Stories, tampa bay sports, Tampa Leadership, University of South Florida, USF Athletics, Vinik Sports Group

Tampa to host 2029 CFP National Championship

October 29, 2025October 29, 2025 by Chuck Merlis

Exterior of Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida, with “Home of the Krewe” signage and Buccaneers branding visible on a sunny day.

Tampa will once again take the national stage as host of the 2029 College Football Playoff National Championship at Raymond James Stadium.

Categories Community Impact, Economic Growth, Economic impact, Hillsborough County, Sports, Tampa Bay Business, Uncategorized Tags Derrick Brooks, Economic Impact, Hillsborough County, Jane Castor, Raymond James Stadium, Rob Higgins, Santiago Corrada, Tampa Bay Business News and Top Stories, Tampa Bay tourism, Tampa Sports, Visit Tampa Bay

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