Oct. 28, 2011
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ORLANDO, Fla. (UCFAthletics.com) - Tomorrow marks the 32nd edition of UCF football homecoming with the Knights taking on the Memphis Tigers at Bright House Networks Stadium. It's not too late to get your tickets for an unbelievable day's worth of UCF excitement that begins with thousands of alumni making the trek back to campus, the sights and sounds of the annual Homecoming Parade, the tradition of the halftime crowning of the Homecoming King and Queen and the big game vs. Memphis at 4 p.m.
UCF vs. Memphis in a Conference USA Showdown: UCF owns a 21-10 all-time record in Homecoming games, including victories over Houston in 2009 and Rice in 2010. The Knights are 3-1 on Homecoming since moving into Bright House Networks Stadium in 2007, outscoring opponents 131-76 during that stretch. UCF has never faced Memphis for its annual Homecoming game. The most points scored by the Knights on Homecoming was a 63-21 win over Buffalo Nov. 7, 1992. Meanwhile, they have posted three shutouts (1981, 1983 and 2000).
UCF Ticket Information: Tickets for the UCF-Memphis battle Saturday can be purchased by calling the UCF Ticket Office at (407) 823-1000, or by visiting UCFAthletics.com to access all of the details regarding a special Homecoming UKNIGHT ticket offer. Three-game season ticket plans cost as little as $75.
UCF Football Lettermen's Club to be Recognized: Part of UCF Homecoming is the annual Football Lettermen's Tailgate and Barbecue, taking place on the Donald Dizney Practice Fields prior to the Memphis game. Over 200 lettermen are expected to be back on Saturday joining in on the homecoming festivities, including an on-field recognition during the game.
Former UCF Consensus All-American Kevin Smith to be Celebrated during Homecoming: 2007 Consensus All-American Kevin Smith, UCF's all-time leading rusher, will be the featured speaker in Friday's annual Spirit Splash pep rally and will be the Grand Marshal of Saturday's Homecoming Parade.
Check Out the 2011 Homecoming Parade and Crowning of the King/Queen: The Homecoming Parade begins at 11 a.m. on Saturday. Make sure you line up along Gemini Boulevard, get a great seat and check out all of the beautifully adorned floats and entries as they stroll past thousands of UCF alumni, students, fans and supporters. At halftime during the UCF-Memphis game, the Homecoming King and Queen will be crowned. This year's court consists of: Queen Candidates - Chelsea Ball, Raven Cokley, Latoya Jackson, Marla Spector, Aeryel Williams; King Candidates - Tim Arnold, Alan Hardman, David Lynch, Colton Tapoler, Joseph Myskowski.
Gold Zone Garage C Single-Game Parking Passes: Park that much closer to Bright House Networks Stadium in the Gold Zone, Garage C, by conveniently purchasing single-game parking passes online for $20. Click HERE to pre-purchase your Gold Zone Garage C parking pass prior to gameday. Note: Garage C will not operate as a cash lot on gameday. Garage C parking passes must be purchased online in advance, and will include the convenient print-at-home option.
Courtesy Gameday Tram Service: If you choose to park in one of the many FREE PARKING lots in the Red and Blue Zone, check out the new courtesy tram that will help bring fans closer to the stadium. The courtesy tram will operate around Apollo Circle with passenger pick-up/drop-off at designated locations only. The operations will be provided on a continuous basis starting four (4) hours prior to the game and ending two (2) hours after each game concludes. For further details on the Courtesy Gameday Tram Service, click HERE.
Garage H Cash Lot: On gameday, Garage H will also be open for parking at $20 per vehicle. Garage H is the only cash-lot open on gameday. Garage H will be reserved for authorized students displaying SGA-provided parking passes and cash-paying customers on a first-come, first-served basis. Preferred campus entrances for Blue Zone parking are on Alafaya Trail at Gemini Boulevard North, Centaurus Drive or University Boulevard. Click HERE to view the Garage H location.