Oct. 13, 2009
ORLANDO, Fla. (UCFAthletics.com) - UCF fans have come to know and love Knightro as a wonderful addition to the University's family. Akin to our favorite brother, though so much more, Knightro is present at every home football and basketball game to lend his support to the teams. He does this, as well as helping the crowd stay positive and energized, all while maintaining the same unmistakable personality that keeps fans entertained time and time again.
Now, the time has come for us to lend our support to the mascot who has never let us down.
Knightro is currently vying for a place in the 2010 Capital One Mascot All-American Championships. In order for him to be included, fans must go on-line and select Knightro as the Capital One "Write In Vote." If he wins the "Write In Vote" for 2009, he will be given an automatic opportunity to be included as a member of the 2010 Capital One All-America Mascot Team.
Instructions for voting are as follows:In order to vote for Knigtro to receive this honor, you must first log on to www.capitalonebowl.com. Then, you must vote for one mascot for the 2009 competition. After you vote for 2009, you will be given the opportunity to vote for Knightro in the "Write-In Vote." This voting process takes less than two minutes a day to do. Also, you are allowed to vote once per day, per web browser on your computer or phone. The voting process will occur every day until Dec. 14, 2009 at 8:59 a.m. The winning write-in mascot will be announced on Jan. 1, 2009.
To ensure Knightro is selected, UCF fans should vote on a regular basis until the voting period ends.