Aug. 18, 2011
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By Brian Ormiston
UCFAthletics.com
ORLANDO, Fla. (UCFAthletics.com) - News and notes from the UCF football team for Thursday, Aug. 18. Today will be one of the busiest days of the preseason and it starts with practice at 9:10 a.m.
News
-Today's schedule: Practice from 9:10-10:30 a.m. - Soldout Countdown to Kickoff Luncheon at UCF Arena at 11:30 a.m. - Practice from 7-8:50 p.m.
-More information on the Countdown to Kickoff Luncheon, including auction items: Click Here
-UCF was back in full pads Wednesday morning, and early on the first-team defense was busy winning battles inside the five-yard line against the first-team offense.
Web Links
-Orlando Sentinel: Rob Calabrese - Click Here
-ESPN.com: Independent BYU (UCF's fourth opponent) - Click Here
-Madison.com: Aaron Rodgers on former Knight Josh Sitton - Click Here
UKNIGHT and Get The "PATCH" Player Interview
#4 - Rob Calabrese, WR/QB
On his season-ending injury...
"When I was making my cut I heard a pop so I was nervous and scared. But I finally got it checked out and the doctor said it was the ACL so I'm highly disappointed. I really wanted to get out there and help this team win this year."
On having a redshirt year available...
"That decision will be made later on. I've been talking to my family, coaches and the doctors, so now I'm hopeful to do what I did last year and that's to try and help this team in any way I can, whether it's helping guys on the sideline or just being a motivator out there."
On his progress as a wide receiver before the injury...
"I was doing pretty well and there were still some things I needed to work on, but I felt I was coming on. I thought I could contribute at that position this year."
On his teammates' reactions...
"My teammates are always there for me. They are such great guys, and they are like family to me. Every single one of them came up to me and said they were sorry. It's great to know I have guys and coaches like there here."
Stat of the Day
-The Knights have posted at least 600 total rushing attempts in a season three times: 1990 (646 attempts), 2007 (670) and 2010 (602).
What to Look For
-Practice Friday is on the docket for 3:20-5:30 p.m.
-The Knights will practice Saturday from 10 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. FanFest will get underway at 5 p.m. on the west concourse of Bright House Networks Stadium, with the annual team photo set for 4:30 p.m.
UCF football season ticket packages can be purchased online at UCFAthletics.com or by calling the UCF Athletics Ticket Office at (407) 823-1000. Should UCF host the C-USA Championship Game for the fourth time in seven years, it would be played on Saturday, Dec. 3, and season ticket holders will receive the first shot at the best seats.