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Jim Leavitt Skips Hall of Fame Amid Controversy

9/20/2025

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Former USF head football coach Jim Leavitt will not attend the USF Athletics Hall of Fame induction on October 2.
USF CEO Rob Higgins explained that the decision aims to prevent overshadowing other inductees.
Leavitt's absence follows the dropping of charges from a domestic incident in August.
Despite controversy, he remains a 2025 Hall of Fame inductee.
An online petition against his induction has over 600 signatures, citing character concerns.

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Story summary

Former USF head football coach Jim Leavitt will not attend the USF Athletics Hall of Fame induction on October 2.
USF CEO Rob Higgins explained that the decision aims to prevent overshadowing other inductees.
Leavitt's absence follows the dropping of charges from a domestic incident in August.
Despite controversy, he remains a 2025 Hall of Fame inductee.
An online petition against his induction has over 600 signatures, citing character concerns.