Are You Ready For Fan Fest? - GoUSFBulls.com?Official Athletics Web Site of the University of South Florida

TAMPA - The USF Football Fan Fest, presented by the Tampa Tribune, is back and better than ever in 2009. The FREE event is set for Raymond James Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 15 from 3-6 p.m. Eastern.

In addition to the opportunity to get autographs from all of your favorite players and coaches, the field at Raymond James will be filled with interactive experiences.

Additionally, the giveways have gotten better in 2009.

USF will host "Twitter Hunts". During Fan Fest GoUSFBulls.com staff will send out Tweets, directing fans to a specific location or individual in the stadium. The first person to arrive will receive free giveaways, tickets and more. Make sure you are following @USFFootball on Twitter, get the Tweets sent to your phone and don't miss out on the fun.

Here is the schedule of events and interactive experiences:

3 p.m. - 4 p.m.: South End Zone Stage (Jim Louk and Melissa Mende)

Schedule of Events
- 3 p.m. - Gates Open and Fans Allowed on Field
- 3:20 p.m. Bull Talk with Coach Leavitt
- 3:35 p.m. Raffles and Giveaways
- 3:45 p.m. Senior Players/Captains Address the Crowd
- Continuous Twitter Hunts

3 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Autographs Session (by positions & coaches)
- Offensive Line/Quarterbacks & Coaches Mike Canales, Larry Scott, Mike Simmonds
- Tight Ends/Receivers & Coaches Phil McGeoghan, Steve Bird
- Running Backs/Specialists & Coaches Carl Franks, John Hendricks
- Secondary & Coach Joe Tresey
- Linebackers & Coach David Blackwell
- Defensive Line & Coach Kevin Patrick
- Coach Leavitt