July 29, 2007
ORLANDO, Fla. (www.ucfathletics.com) - UCF head coach George O'Leary appeared on Saturday at the 2007 Florida Sports Writers Association College Football Media Days in Tampa. O'Leary spoke to the media for over 30 minutes about the Knights' upcoming season, Bright House Networks Stadium and the growth of the program.
O'Leary was one of five head coaches from Florida schools that spoke on Saturday. Seven other head coaches will speak on Sunday.
This year's event is being held at the Quorum Hotel-Tampa.
As a result of his appearance on Saturday in Tampa, O'Leary and the Knights received considerable coverage in several Florida newspapers on Sunday. Below is a list of some of the stories about UCF:
Orlando Sentinel: Scheduling was on UCF Coach George O'Leary's mind Saturday during the Florida Sports Writers Association media day in Tampa.
Florida Times Union: Central Florida coach George O'Leary is hearing the same thing from recruits these days.
Gainesville Sun: UCF will christen its 45,000-seat on campus stadium (Bright House Networks Stadium) in a Sept. 15 game against Texas.
Daytona Beach News-Journal: Among the storylines of the upcoming college football season will be UCF's Sept. 15th game against national powerhouse Texas, a game that will mark the opening of the Knight's new on-campus Bright House Stadium.
Fort Myers News-Press: The University of Central Florida has a new stadium, new arena, new facilities, new dorms, new assistants, even a new logo.
Treasure Coast News: The University of Central Florida will open its on-campus home -- 45,000-seat Brighthouse Networks Stadium -- on Sept. 15 when the Knights play host to the University of Texas in Orlando.
Miami Herald: All the external symbols toll anticipation of a new football era at Central Florida.
Palm Beach Post: Central Florida believes it has a great opportunity this season to take a big step in the growth of its program when it moves its games to a new on-campus stadium this season.
Naples Daily News: Sometimes, a player can make his impact right away. A player such as Naples High product Cory Hogue, a linebacker for Central Florida who has started 14 games since his freshman year.