USF is “targeting” Tampa Bay Sports Commission Executive Director Rob Higgins to become the Bulls’ new CEO of Athletics, per ESPN’s Pete Thamel, who adds: “a deal is expected to come together in the upcoming days. […] USF was blunt in wanting to make a hire in line with the modernization and professionalization of college sports. Higgins emerged as the top candidate because he’s well-connected at both the professional and collegiate levels.” (link)