User:Floridagators

Born and raised in Tampa, Florida. Graduate of the University of South Florida, B.A. in Finance. MBA from the University of Florida. Avid sports fan. Played soccer for over 20 years on minor FIFA state leagues, and recreational leagues, also several basketball leagues, before knees forced retirement. Have always been a spectator of sports competition. Starting with the Tampa Bay Rowdies when I was a kid. And on as an adult, able to attend World Cup Soccer games around the world. Especially fun was being able to be at the Rose Bowl when the USA defeated Columbia 2-1 to win their first world cup game in 50 years. Then being able to be at the game in Palo Alto to see the USA team play Brazil on the 4th of July 1994. We lost 1-nil to Brazil who went on to win the Cup.

Season ticket holder of the World Champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers since day 1. Sat and suffered through the 0-26 beginning, and savored our Super Bowl championship in 2003! Also part-season ticket holder of the Tampa Bay Devil Rays, and Tampa Bay Lightning. Was able to attend all of the playoff games in the 2003-2004 season of the Lightning watching thrilling Game 7 victories to win the Stanley Cup!