Author: Tom Layberger

USF Football Assistants Danny Verpaele, James Rowe Together Once Again
TAMPA, Fla. - Danny Verpaele strolled around a campus that he was once very familiar with. It was Christmas break, a Sunday evening and a few days af [...]

Mason Englert’s First MLB Save Completes Rays’ Sweep Of Yankees
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – What a week it was for Mason Englert. He started in place of Drew Rasmussen on Tuesday and, on Sunday, he picked up his first [...]

Maryland Native Natalie Kelly Shined Brightest In USF’s Win In Headstrong Game
TAMPA, Fla. – Purple, pink and teal were the dominant colors Saturday afternoon at Corbett Stadium as the USF lacrosse program hosted its Headstrong [...]

How Many Games Was It Before The Rays Committed 17 Errors In 2025?
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Following Wednesday evening’s 6-2 loss to the Cubs, Ben Williamson noted that innings like the fifth, when the Rays committed [...]

USF Freshman Pitcher Michael Senay Is Cool, Calm And Damn Good
TAMPA, Fla. – Watching Michael Senay pitch is a treat. Exhibiting a professional demeanor, the USF righthander is cool and calm with an eyebrow-raisi [...]

USF Lacrosse Has Met Challenges Head-On As The Season Winds Down
TAMPA, Fla. – Mindy McCord took a seat in the comforts of the Lee Roy Selmon Athletics Center lobby Saturday afternoon to chat about her team after a [...]

Tropicana Field Ready To Welcome Rays Fans Once Again
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Instead of the smell of hot dogs and popcorn, that of fresh paint and construction materials wafted throughout the concourse [...]

Winning Pedigree: Can Chris Mack Keep USF’s Championship Momentum Alive?
TAMPA, Fla. - While standing outside the alumni center to meet with the media, Chris Mack, in a charcoal suit and green tie, exclaimed that USF is “n [...]

Shane’s Return: McClanahan Set For Regular-Season Debut As Rays’ Bats Stay Red-Hot
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - When Shane McClanahan took the mound in Port Charlotte against the Phillies on March 3, attention was naturally focused on the [...]

Leadership Qualities At The Core Of Jordan Salisbury’s USF Experience
TAMPA, Fla. – Each of Jordan Salisbury’s three siblings currently serve in United States Armed Forces. As such, there was no question about her desir [...]