TAMPA -- With the recent news of USF quarterback Matt Grothe season ending knee injury, Bulls fans everywhere have flooded Twitter, Facebook and GoUSFBulls.com with notes and well wishes for No. 8.
It is obvious that Grothe will be remembered as one the greatest, if not the greatest, quarterback in USF history and Bulls fans everywhere are letting the signal caller know it through well wishes, prayers and thanks.
Fans that want to drop a note to Matt Grothe can do so through the Customer Service Form on GoUSFBulls.com or leave a message on the Facebook wall of USF Athletics' Fan Page or http://twitter.com/usffootball
We will deliver all messages to Grothe.
Check out what Bulls fans have said so far...
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James Mosteller Matt, you've been a spark for this team for years. Show BJ the way and let the NFL scouts with vision see your very Favre-esque talents. Thanks for many highlights over the past four years. Good luck, Go Bulls@!!
Lynn Goretsky Case Matt, you've accomplished much and I'm sure you will continue to be successful in all future endeavors. I am an alumi from the stone age and have a daughter in her senior year there now. We have loved watching you help bring the USF footb...all program into the National Spotlight! ~ much luck!
Cecelia Mitchell Matt, I am sorry about your injury. You are a good team leader, you will always be the #1 bull in my family. God Bless you and your family. We will see you in the NFL.
Lisa Di Salvo Scanio Matt, I'm so sorry your college career with USF ended the way it did but no one can deny the MANY accomplishments you have had as a Bull! I hope your recovery is smooth and I know you'll be joining all of us as we cheer this team onto victory this season! We're all thinking of you!!
Jim McAleer Matt, thank you for all you've put into the team, and for the great games you've played. You're one of the reasons I'm proud to be a USF Bull.
Kimberly Silverman Matt, I wish you only the best in your recovery. You're the reason USF is on the national stage. I'm sad your career at USF had to end this way, I envisioned you behind a Big East Championship,with wins against FSU and UM. Lead them from th...e side line! Best of luck to you in everything you do I hope to see you on Sundays. As always GO BULLS!
Joe Nemec Let's do it for #8. Go Bulls!!!
Jennifer Cioffi Druda Matt, I wish you a very speedy recovery. You've done a great job putting USF on the board for the past 3 years on and off the field. Now you got to keep the spirit up for the team... we have a tough schedule ahead... but we can do it.... Good Luck and take care of yourself. GO BULLS!
Krystin Gearhart Matt, I wish you well in your recovery. I have been watching you play for USF for 3 years and have always been proud to say your the QB of my college football team! You are a great asset to the team and I am truely going to see that number 8 jersey r...un out onto the field every game. I will still wear my 8 jersey proud. Looking forward to seein u on the sidelines! LETS GO BULLS!
Mirlourdes Petit-Frere GROHAWK!!!!!!!!!! I am so proud of all you have done. You are the best!!!!! I still believe in you, and I hope you recover soon!!!! GO BULLS!!!!!!!!!!
Seth Wirshba Matt, my family drive from S.E. Florida every game to see you and the Bulls. We will miss seeing you at the helm. You have done a lot for the school and football program. Thanks for all you have done. Once a Bull always a Bull.
Clay Cartwright Our son started in the band at USF in 2006. We had never been to a USF game, and since coming to Florida in 2000, had never gotten excited about any specific team in Florida. It was the first game when the starting quarterback got injured and you to...ok the reigns from there. We've followed you your whole career Matt, and have become avid fanatical Bulls fans. Our son is no longer in the band, but we still root for the Bulls and go to some of the games. You area class player. But more than that, a class person. You'll land on your feet, because people like you always do. My wife and I will always be Florida Bulls fans from here on out, and YOU sir are the reason. Thanks for some wonderful games and memories. We wish you a speedy recovery, and a bright future wherever you go. Clay & Connie Cartwright.
Tom Frame Matt, we're all with you. You make us proud!!! Stay in there and keep the Bulls motivated.
John Napoli Thanks Matt for all you have done for U.S.F. and our program. I hope you have a good recovery. You were such an important part in thrusting the Bulls into the national spotlight and giving us alumni some great memories. Thank you helping our program reach new levels of greatness.
Shawn Swal Again thank you, when you were on the feild I always felt that we were in good hands. Like the post below says thanks for Auburn,WVU,Kansas all the UCF games. Thank you and get well soon. Please, stay in football no matter what you have a great mind for the game good things are comming your way!
Troy Fields Matt. Just a note to wish you a speedy recovery. Just wanted to also say thanks for all the good moments. Auburn, WVU 2006 and 2007, UCF's first game, Kansas, so many more. Thanks too for your demeanor off the field. Posing for a picture at a ba...sketball game with my son when you obviously had better things to do, showed the character that makes you a leader on and off the field. Good luck and again thanks.
Lance Hallmark Matt, hope you recover quickly and painlessly. We've enjoyed watching you these last four years and really think you are someone special. Your leadership is as every bit as exceptional as your playing. I hope your future brings everything you strive for.
Doris A Lee I will be watching the FSU/Bulls game next Saturday, one of the few I am able to get up here in N. Mississippi and wish the Bulls good luck in the game...I was Athletic Promotions Mgr. for the University of Tampa Athletic Dept. up until they gave up ...football in 1974 and we were scheduled to play FSU that coming season so my heart will be with the entire Bulls team.
Doris A Lee I live in N. Mississippi but from Tampa Bay origionally and follow USF football and enjoyed Matt's playing and was sick when the announcement of the loss of his services for the remaining part of the season came across the bottom of my TV screen...
Anila Jain Wishing you a speedy recovery. You have been an inspiration to BULLS fans and have always been a team player. Your hard work and perseverance have led USF Football to the heights that it is today. Good Luck and our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Cathy Sosomen Floyd Wishing you a complete and speedy healing. Go Bulls!!!
Curtis Britt Matt I would like to thank you from the bottom of my heart for everything you have done for our university. We would not be where we are today without you. My thoughts and prayers are with you man!. Matt, I wish you a speedy recovery and sincerely want to let you know how much I will miss your playing but know that the strong leader you are, will still be a benifit to the Bulls...Good luck in the future.
Meghann Clark Rutherford thank you and we are so sorry! We have enjoyed watching you play amazing football for USF! Go Bulls!!
Joseph S. Woodard You've been a key reason that USF is on the national map today. I dont think that your contribution to this program could ever be put into proper context until long from now.
l scene. You will most definetly be missed, but hopefully we havent seen the last of #8. Good luck BJ, while you have some enormous shoes to fill, Bullnation will support and back you.
Amelia Smith Fazio Matt - Just know that all Bulls fans respect your hard work and your amazing accomplishments. We will always be a fan of #8!!!
Jamie Danielle Wells Matt- I am a huge fan of yours and you are the reason why i became a fan of USF 3 years ago.. in honor of all that you have done for our team i am going to wear your jersey number at the FSU vs USF game and Screaming loud for all to hear
Aric J Wilson Matt thanks for helping to put USF on the map...totally disappointed for you that you can't play your last season against FSU and Miami I know you were looking forward to that.....time to help the Bulls from the sidelines and be there for B.J
Michael Sakellarides Matt, thanks for all youve done for the program. Ive had season tix since the begginning... youve really made us who we are today bro, a powerhouse. I hope you recover soon and im gonna have a sign up in tallahasse for the game in dedication for you. P.S. Teach B.J. up well
Twitter:
mjwuk41: Feel really bad for Matt Grothe. He's one of my favorite college players
USFalumniAssn: Everyone is sad about Matt Grothe's injury in the game on Saturday. Thanks for all the great football Matt! You're a class act!
MeganWilloughby: Oh, Grothe, what will USF do w/out you? http://bit.ly/4wmKB0 He finishes USFcareer w/10,875 yds of tot offense,most in school& Big E history
RichardDempsey: Matt Grothe - thanks for all the exciting memories! Hope to see you play again!
WVUfootball: Let's all wish USF QB Matt Grothe the best in the future. He played enough games this year to surpass PW on BE all-time total offensive yds
USFCourtneyPR: Feels sorry for Grothe's and his season ending injury. Bulls need to step it up without him! LETS GO BULLS!!
AndrewMenendez: Heart goes out to Matt Grothe. There will never be a doubt what you've done for this program
bryanpolson: Thank you Matt Grothe! You gave everyone that reason to believe. Here's to your full recovery!
d_brady I'd give Grothe my ACL if I could... I'll be praying for a fast recovery for him
ehahmann: Good career Matt Grothe. Thanks for the memories.
GoUSFBulls.com
Matt,
So sorry to hear about your injury. I went through the same thing several years ago. I am a die hard Cardinal fan from the Louisville area, and saw the report on one of our message boards. I want to say that you have great talent and you have always given us FITS. Every time we've played USF the contention has been about "how do we deal with Grothe"? You're a great mobile QB and hopefully will continue to have a great football career.Don't let it get you down, and don't stop playing. Best of luck to you and best of luck to USF in the BE this season.
DL
Matt,
USF football is a part of our family and we feel as though you are too. You have become the heartbeat of that team and we have watched the program grow behind your arm. It will be hard to be there and not see #8 leading the offense. We will be praying for you and your recovery.
Best of luck in your future and we will miss you.
Theresa Bulanda
My kids and I have thoroughly enjoyed watching you play for the Bulls. You are not just an outstanding quarterback (we love your agility, the way you scramble and get out of tackles) but you are also a great leader for your team and the USF community. We wish you a speedy recovery and our thoughts and prayers are with you.
The Brzak Family
thank you for a great 4 years. i will always remember cheering for you and the bulls for my 4 years at USF.
thank you!
kevin
Matt,
Wanted to thank Matt Grothe for putting USF on the map. We all wanted his senior season to be different than this and we hope he has a speedy recovery.
The Lum family
Matt,
Hope you heal up quick. Its a nasty injury but you will make it through stronger than ever!
-TJ
To Matt Grothe and his family -
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you as we look back at your wonderful career at USF. We remember sitting behind your parents at that first Spring game and seeing how very proud they were of you (though I think I remember your mom being nervous for you... but moms tend to do that). It's been such a joy to watch you mature as an athlete and a young man. The very best of luck to you as you continue to provide the leadership that this team needs and as you move on to bigger and better things in the future.
The Wisgerhof Family
I want to wish Matt the best and i hope you have a speedy recover. i have watched you play from the first time you hit the field. GOOD LUCK
Patricia Metzger
