Spring Game To Be Streamed Live On The Identity Tampa Bay
Saturday, April 14 game kicks off at 2 p.m. at Corbett Stadium
Will be the first live sporting event broadcast on The Identity
TAMPA, APRIL 9, 2018 – The USF Spring Game presented by USF Federal Credit Union will be broadcast live and on-demand on The Identity Tampa Bay, a new full-service digital network that will act as a sports and lifestyle hub for all things Tampa Bay.
The USF Spring Game presented by USF Federal Credit Union will kick off Saturday at 2 p.m. at Corbett Stadium on the USF campus and will include a street fest, live music and family entertainment outside the stadium beginning at noon.
Fans unable to attend the spring game will be able to watch the action live and on-demand on a number of different devices, including through the TheIdentityTB.com website, iOS and Android apps, and also on Roku and Apple TV.
The USF Spring Game broadcast will be the first live sporting event broadcast on The Identity Tampa Bay as it continues in its first phase of development, with more live sporting events and other Tampa Bay lifestyle content to be added to the network in the next few months.
The spring game will also be simulcast on the USF Radio Network (820 AM in Tampa/iHeart Radio - Bulls Unlimited channel). The Voice of the Bulls
Jim Louk and longtime analyst Mark Robinson will call the action and will be joined by
Joey Johnston, Jim Lighthall and Rock Riley on the broadcast.
Coverage of the game will start at 1:40 p.m. with a pregame show. Viewers who are unable to watch the game live will have the opportunity to tune in for an on-demand version of the game and clips from throughout the USF Spring Game across The Identity platforms starting the next day.
The spring game, which has drawn capacity crowds the past three seasons, will be free to the public. Fans are encouraged to bring blankets and utilize seating areas on the grass berms surrounding the playing surface as a large crowd is expected.
The football game will cap off a day of entertainment on campus. Fans are encouraged to access campus via Bull Run Drive from Fowler Ave. to park in the USF Sun Dome lots or North 50
th Street to park in the Sycamore Drive lot. Normal pregame tailgating activities will be allowed in campus lots.
On what platforms can I watch The Identity Tampa Bay?
• iOS
• Android
• Apple TV
• Roku
• Web optimized for desktop, mobile, and tablet experiences
How do I view The Identity Tampa Bay content on my iOS enabled device?
In the App Store on your iOS enabled device, download the "TheIdentityTB" application. Once downloaded, open the application and you can view articles plus live or on-demand video content.
How do I view The Identity Tampa Bay content on my Android enabled device?
In the Google Play store on your Android enabled device, download the "Identity Tampa Bay" application. Once downloaded, open the application and you can view articles plus live or on-demand video content.
How do I view The Identity Tampa Bay content on my Apple TV?
In the app store on your Apple TV, download the "TheIdentityTB" application. Once downloaded, open the application and you can view live or on-demand video content.
How do I view The Identity Tampa Bay content on my Roku device?
In the Roku Channel Store, download the "TheIdentityTB" application. Once downloaded, open the application and you can view live or on-demand video content.
How do I view The Identity Tampa Bay content on my web browser?
In your web browser, visit theidentitytb.com. Articles, live streams and on-demand video can be viewed from your web browser instantly.
About USF Football
USF posted its second straight 10-win season in 2017 (10-2) by winning its second straight Birmingham Bowl with a 38-34 victory over Texas Tech. USF is one of just 14 teams nationally to win 20-plus games in the last two seasons (21-4) and has spent a program-record 20 straight weeks ranked in the top 25, reaching as high as No. 13 in Week 8 of the 2017 season. The Bulls have won five of their last six bowl appearances and made nine (6-3) total bowl appearances in 21 seasons, including a current run of three straight bowls. USF won a program-record 11 games in 2016 (11-2) and has posted 14 winning seasons. The USF program, which first took the field in 1997, reached No. 2 in the rankings in 2007 and has seen 28 players selected in the NFL Draft, 14 named All-American and had 32 first-team all-conference selections.
About Tampa Bay Entertainment Properties, LLC
Tampa Bay Entertainment Properties, LLC was formed by Jeff Vinik in 2017 as a firm specializing in partnership sales, consulting, marketing and operations in the sports and entertainment industry with a focus on creating world class experiences. Tampa Bay Entertainment Properties, LLC entered into a 10-year exclusive multimedia partnership with USF in 2017, which also included the operation of the USF Sun Dome. Vinik purchased the Tampa Bay Lightning and the leasehold rights to AMALIE Arena in March 2010, transforming a moribund organization into one of the most highly regarded franchises in sports today and earning recognition as the number one organization in professional sports by ESPN in its 2016 Ultimate Sports Standings. Vinik is also a partner, with Cascade Investment, LLC, in Strategic Property Partners, which is redeveloping 53 acres of property in downtown Tampa into a $3 billion mixed-use development, bringing hotels, housing, retail, office space and the USF Morsani College of Medicine to the Channelside area.
About The Identity Tampa Bay
The Identity Tampa Bay is a gathering place for Tampa Bay, providing the region with a unique vision that leverages the strength of the community, while simultaneously defining a new and fresh voice for sports and lifestyle content. Through the mix of written and video media, The Identity Tampa Bay will be a part of the region's daily routine and will look to establish itself as the voice of Tampa Bay in an authentic, community-driven manner.
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