Jan. 26, 2007
Orlando, Fla. (www.ucfathletics.com) - The University of Central Florida and CSTV Networks has once again teamed up to re-launch UCFathletics.com (http://ucfathletics.cstv.com), the official Web site of UCF athletics.
The latest site offers viewers even more features and applications that will bring Golden Knight alumni and fans closer than ever to their favorite UCF teams and student-athletes. UCF is an official partner of CSTV Networks, operator of CSTV: College Sports Television and Top Ten sports site www.CSTV.com.
The website kicks off in conjunction with the new look of UCF Athletics, which will also include several new facilities, the opening of the on-campus Bright House Networks Stadium and UCF Convocation Center in August 2007. CSTV has operated the UCF Web site since 2004, and the partnership will continue to bring fans the most in-depth coverage of UCF sports across multiple platforms. CSTV's online division operates the site as part of its Web site network that includes nearly 250 official athletic sites.
The new www.UCFAthletics.com website includes:
? Enhanced navigation, graphics, and design that enable the browser to move about the site quicker and easier.
? Enhanced All-Access section with more video content, press conferences, coaches' TV shows, team highlights, one-on-one interviews, etc.
? Wider photos with large lead story pictures on the front page and in various sections of the site.
? Updated news, stories, and statistics about all aspects of UCF intercollegiate athletics.
? Online shopping that will allow any loyal Golden Knight fan to purchase official UCF gear or tickets.
"This re-launch is just a start of so many new things to come at UCF," said Keith R. Tribble, UCF's Director of Athletics. "In this information age, the official website serves as the largest marketing tool for an athletic department. We will continue to invest additional resources so that we continue to offer our fans and supporters the latest in web coverage."
"For UCF fans, alums, student-athletes, and the media, our new website will be one-stop shopping. You can access all facets of UCF athletics," added Tribble. "Our new website showcases all our student-athletes, offers better coverage of our varsity program, and can serve as a tremendous recruiting tool for prospective student-athletes. It can also generate revenue streams through enhanced corporate sponsorship and advertising, online stores, and auctions."
UCFathletics.com will continue to receive CSTV's industry-leading suite of online and new media solutions which includes the new custom Web site design, CSTV's All-Access audio and video platform - Golden Knight All-Access, wireless alerts, ticketing, and other fan-based online marketing initiatives. The site will also feature CSTV's exclusive GameTrackerTM technology, allowing fans to follow live simulated game action, details and full play-by-play of their favorite teams.
Golden Knight All-Access is a popular online service that features the most in-depth coverage of UCF sports through exclusive audio and video content. Golden Knight sports fans can sign up for this in-depth coverage of UCF sports through http://ucfathletics.cstv.com.
About CSTV Networks
CSTV Networks, Inc., now part of the CBS Corporation, is the leading digital and cable programming company dedicated to college sports. Connecting more fans to more college sports than any other company, its many platforms for programming distribution include CSTV: College Sports TV, televising regular-season and championship events for 35 men's and women's college sports; CSTV.com and its network of nearly 250 official athletic sites; CSTV All Access, broadband services providing live audio and video of more than 7,000 events annually; as well as satellite television and radio, in-flight entertainment, wireless networks and more. Further information is available at www.CSTV.com.