Statements from USF President Judy Genshaft and Director of Athletics Doug Woolard on Lee Roy Selmon 

USF PRESIDENT JUDY GENSHAFT

We all loved him, and we're all deeply saddened. We're a better university because of Lee Roy Selmon. He was an incredible role model, who cared about all of our student-athletes, no matter what sport. He built an incredible legacy and he will never be forgotten. 

DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS DOUG WOOLARD

This is a tremendous loss for not only USF Athletics and the University of South Florida but for the entire Tampa Bay Area. I've lost a very special friend and colleague. Lee Roy Selmon stands for everything that's right not only in football but everything that's right in life. I've never been around anyone with more class and integrity in my life.