The Herd of Thunder ( often called H.O.T. ) is the name for the athletic bands of the University of South Florida , which includes the show band , pep band , and marching band ensembles .
University of South Florida is often used to refer simply to the Marching Band .
The Herd of Thunder ( often called H.O.T. ) is the name for the athletic bands of the University of South Florida , which includes the show band , pep band , and marching band ensembles , although it is often used to refer simply to the Marching Band .