Welcome to "UCF in the News," a daily listing with links to stories from around the country on the Knights. Some links may expire after one week.
November 27, 2007
Title-game tickets a hot item at UCF
Orlando Sentinel
Tickets are going fast as UCF prepares to host its second Conference USA Championship Game in three years Saturday.
Smith, Hogue earn C-USA top honors vs. Tulsa Saturday, noon TV: ESPN
Orlando Sentinel
Following strong performances in UCF's 36-20 win over UTEP Saturday, junior TB Kevin Smith and junior LB Cory Hogue were named Conference USA offensive and defensive players of the week on Monday.
November 26, 2007
UCF gets another shot at Conference USA championship game
Orlando Sentinel
It had been only a few minutes since his team had galloped off its home field, the countdown having started on the arrival of its second Conference USA title game in three years.
UCF secures berth in C-USA title game against Tulsa
Orlando Sentinel
UCF senior quarterback Kyle Israel was looking for somebody to hug. Coming up empty, he trotted toward the middle of the field, a 36-20 scoreboard and Conference USA East Division title at his back. About halfway there, he started to bounce up and down, like a wind-up toy with a fresh battery, pushing his helmet in the direction of the sky.
UCF rallies from back-to-back losses to beat Penn State
Orlando Sentinel
This one was about respect. UCF took an emotional beating in the Old Spice Classic, dropping back-to-back games to Top 20 opponents by an average of five points. Instead of tacking on another loss, UCF rallied to beat Penn State 70-59 Sunday in the final round of the tournament played at Disney.
UCF Wins Against UTEP, Advances To Championship Game
CFNEWS13
Saturday was a big day for the University of Central Florida Knights after they beat UTEP 36-20, and tailback Kevin Smith picked up more than 200 yards.
UCF Heads To Title Game After Win Over UTEP
WESH2
At one point this season, the UCF Knights were 3-3 and appeared to be headed nowhere, but a win over UTEP Saturday means the Knights are headed to the Conference-USA title game.
UCF defeats Penn State at Disney
Ocala Star-Banner
Jermaine Taylor scored 23 points and Mike O'Donnell had 16, leading Central Florida to a victory against Penn State in the seventh-place game of the Old Spice Classic.
November 21, 2007
Classy Smith not bothered by Doak snub
Orlando Sentinel
The three finalists for the Joke, er, Doak Walker Award were announced this week. And Kevin Smith wasn't one of them. And do you want to know the best part about it?
Chance to play for C-USA title is in UCF football team's hands
Orlando Sentinel
The biggest week to date in UCF's 2007 season has started. And thoughts of championships are definitely on the minds of the Knights' players.
UCF's Smith Still Lacks Recognition As Knights Push For Conference Title
Lakeland Ledger
University of Central Florida junior running back Kevin Smith has broken all kind of records this season and is on pace to become the first running back in the state of Florida to rush for more than 2,000 yards in a season.
UCF poses big threat to Miners in season finale
El Paso Times
Conference USA tells us "Competition lives here," but evidently the Heisman race doesn't. The obscurity of mid-major football is the only reason Central Florida running back Kevin Smith isn't at the front of it,because on the field, from snap to whistle, he's playing the game as well right now as it can be played.
November 2, 2007
Conference USA possesses nation's top two RBs
Sports Illustrated
Tommy West has been coaching since 1979, but never in his career has he had a team that's had to face the nation's top rusher twice in the same season. Four weeks into the year, West's Memphis team headed to UCF to take on the country's then-No. 1 rusher, Kevin Smith. Five games later, the Tigers were again facing the nation's top runner, this time it was Tulane's Matt Forte.
UCF, Marshall look to rekindle rivalry
Orlando Sentinel
It was supposed to be the natural rivalry. Carry-on luggage, if you will, as part of UCF and Marshall's move over to Conference USA from the lesser Mid-American Conference in 2005.
Smith is O'Leary's diamond in the rough
Daytona Beach News-Journal
It didn't take long for UCF coach George O'Leary to realize he had something special in Kevin Smith.
UCF coach O'Leary thinks Herd fans should be patient.
Register-Herald
Not long ago, George O'Leary found himself in a similar situation as Marshall's Mark Snyder.
Keeping Smith at RB pays off for O'Leary
Register-Herald
When Kevin Smith was being recruited out of traditional prep power South ridge High in Miami, most schools wanted him to play safety.
October 31, 2007
Marshall players were glued to tube
Orlando Sentinel
UCF fans back in Orlando weren't the only television observers paying close attention to the ESPN broadcast of the Knights' 34-17 win over Southern Mississippi on Sunday night.
Former UCF defensive end Chris Welsh moves to new goals
Florida Today
Chris Welsh's college football career came to an end one year earlier than he would have liked. The former Cocoa High standout never had an opportunity to play a single game in the new stadium located on the University of Central Florida campus.
UCF's Smith will be a target for Herd
Herald-Dispatch
Central Florida was the top topic of Mark Snyder's Tuesday press conference. Put it another way, Kevin Smith was the top topic of Mark Snyder's Tuesday press conference.
UCF back into first place with win over Memphis
Central Florida Future
More than 95 minutes passed between the first and second goals for the UCF Women's Soccer team against Memphis on Sunday, but the Knights scored at the outset of the second overtime and beat the Tigers 2-1 to regain first place in Conference USA.
In front of the nation, Knights leave no doubt
Central Florida Future
The UCF Football team went into Sunday's game against the Southern Miss Golden Eagles with a lot of unanswered questions. A 34-17 win over the Golden Eagles on ESPN provided all the answers.
October 26, 2007
UCF willing to play non-Saturday games
Orlando Sentinel
Back in the late 1980s when the concept of midweek college football games first started to pop up, it was thought of as nothing more than an experiment or a gimmick play.
UCF bulldozer Smith big concern for USM
Jackson Clarion-Ledger
How good is running back Kevin Smith, the powerpack who makes the Central Florida offense go?
Sunday's game: Hit or miss
Central Florida Future
The UCF Football team has certainly made itself comfortable in its new home. The Knights are 3-1 in Bright House Networks Stadium, averaging 46 points a game and the only loss being a three-point defeat by a top-10 Texas Longhorns team.
Men's golf finishes 7th
Central Florida Future
Despite being tied for first after the first round of the Isleworth-UCF Collegiate Invitational, the UCF Men's Golf team finished the tournament at 7-over-par, good enough for seventh place.
October 24, 2007
Hard Knocks
Central Florida Future
There were two sides to the UCF Women's Soccer team's match against Colorado College on Sunday.
Tulsa too much for Knights
Central Florida Future
For almost 89 minutes Sunday, the UCF Men's Soccer team held its own against one of the best teams in the country. But Tulsa's Eric DeFreitas ended any thoughts of an upset with a goal in the 89th minute as Tulsa defeated the Knights 2-1 Sunday at the UCF Soccer Complex.
ANOTHER BOGGLER
Jackson Clarion-Ledger
UCF running back Kevin Smith, who ran for 170 yards and scored four touchdowns in the Knights' 44-23 win over Tulsa Saturday, is averaging 155.0 yards per game on the ground.
October 23, 2007
UCF drops to 2-over, 6th place at Isleworth
Orlando Sentinel
Since its inception in 2004, the Isleworth Collegiate Invitational has drawn together the nation's top men's collegiate golfers. This year, several of those top college golfers didn't have far to travel.
O'Leary looking for quality leaders
Orlando Sentinel
Before the season began, UCF Coach George O'Leary said one of his goals for his team this season was that there would come a moment when his veterans "started to take over the locker room."
O'Leary looking for quality leaders
Orlando Sentinel
Before the season began, UCF Coach George O'Leary said one of his goals for his team this season was that there would come a moment when his veterans "started to take over the locker room."
October 22, 2007
Big victory renews UCF's hopes
Orlando Sentinel
For most of the week leading up to UCF's pivotal Conference USA showdown with Tulsa Saturday, there was a sort of uneasiness surrounding the Knights' football team: the kind of nervousness a waiter has when he is trying to balance an armful of dishes.
UCF women can put it in the net
Orlando Sentinel
If you're looking for good quality soccer, you don't have to leave Orlando to see it. UCF's women's soccer team is winning matches and doing it with style. Along with a rock-solid defense, the Knights boast one of the best offensive attacks in the country.
Riding the storm out
Central Florida Future
Some fans really know how to motivate the UCF Football team, or at least quarterback Kyle Israel.
Knights fall 3-0 against Tulane
Central Florida Future
If the UCF Volleyball team could take its play from its past three game ones and transform it into an entire match against conference foe Tulane, the Knights would have given the Green Wave a run for their money Friday.
Women's soccer keeps rolling
Central Florida Future
The offensive avalanche by the UCF Women's Soccer team continued Friday when they buried the UTEP Miners 4-2 behind two-goal efforts from sophomores Courtney Whidden and Yvonne George.
Women's soccer keeps rolling
Tulsa World
With TU's deep receivers covered most of the day, junior Dion Toliver became a go-to guy for quarterback Paul Smith, catching a career-best eight passes for 56 yards in the Hurricane's 44-23 loss at Central Florida.
October 11, 2007
Central Florida's Smith is off and running in 2007
USA Today
Kevin Smith says he's not a numbers guy. But the numbers the Central Florida junior tailback produces are nonetheless impressive.
USF fans easy to get riled up when it comes to UCF
Orlando Sentinel
There was a bull in the lobby of USF's athletic department. It seemed eager to trample anything that got too close. I approached cautiously and hopped on its back. The bull almost teetered over like a sick cow.
Practice intensifies before the big game
Orlando Sentinel
Every game week so far in 2007 has been about improvement for UCF, but the intensity level at practice hit its highest point for the Knights Wednesday.
Make that Florida's big 5
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
When Jason Venson signed with Central Florida in 2005, his high school buddies in Marietta, Ga., wondered if he was settling for something less than big-time college football.
October 3, 2007
UCF is putting up bulk of points early
Orlando Sentinel
After struggling to put up points early in 2006, UCF is experiencing a reversal of fortune in the scoring department this season.
Volleyball swept again
Central Florida Future
Sunday afternoon's UCF Volleyball match featured two different versions of the 2007 Knights.
Golf squads turn in 7th-place finishes
Central Florida Future
The UCF Men's Golf team had its worst round of the Olympia Fields Fighting Illini Invitational on Monday and finished seventh out of 12 teams. The UCF Women's Golf team ended the Wildcat Invitational on Monday with a 7th-place finish out of 12 teams.
UCF Knights accustomed to Kevin Smith's success
Florida Today
The University of Central Florida's offense has become so proficient and dominant at running the ball, that when star tailback Kevin Smith doesn't rip off a long gainer, there's surprise among the offense.
Leading the charge (ECU-UCF)
Daily Reflector
A couple of Smiths will be taking aim at East Carolina this Saturday, hoping to hammer out another win in the early levels of the Conference USA climb. But UCF junior running back Kevin Smith -- joined in the Golden Knight offense this year by sophomore slasher Phillip Smith -- failed to pry any major openings into the base ECU defense last season.
September 27, 2007
Smith shows talent that could be worthy of a Heisman Trophy
Orlando Sentinel
It's early morning and UCF's football team is just starting to trickle onto the practice field. In the players' parking lot between the field and main football complex, there are all the kinds of cars you'd expect to see college-age kids driving. There are classic dependable sedans, a few rough and rugged pickup trucks, and even a few modified sport cars.
Offense bolstered by Aiken, Guyton
Orlando Sentinel
One of the biggest questions UCF had on offense was who would step up to add depth to a unit that featured one player with significant experience.
Central grad Hallman shining brightly for UCF
TC Palm
University of Central Florida linebacker Derrick Hallman walked down the tunnel at North Carolina State's Carter Finley Stadium, gazed out at the crowd of 57,283 and allowed himself to indulge in a moment of self doubt.
UCF comes full circle
Daily Advertiser
Two years ago when Central Florida came to Cajun Field, the Golden Knights had won a grand total of one out of 14 games under coach George O'Leary. They'd never won a road game since O'Leary took over in time for a winless 2004 season.
September 26, 2007
UCF leads C-USA in ticket sales
Orlando Sentinel
UCF is on pace to set a school single-season football attendance record in its $54 million on-campus stadium.
Greco's play has Knights fired up
Florida Today
Michael Greco is such a freakish athlete that upon arriving at North Carolina State back in 2005, the coaches there wanted to convert him from quarterback to receiver.
September 24, 2007
Coach happy with UCF
Orlando Sentinel
A tough four-game stretch in October that includes trips to rival USF and preseason Conference USA East Division favorite Southern Miss is just a few weeks down the road.
Former UCF player Marshall has career game
Orlando Sentinel
If Brandon Marshall isn't careful, he's going to be the No. 1 option in Denver's passing attack. He was Sunday, and when Jay Cutler went to him, Jacksonville didn't have an answer.
UCF pounds Tigers with 601 total yards
Central Florida Future
So much for a Texas-sized hangover for the UCF Football team. The Knights didn't have any lingering thoughts of what could have been last week.
Knights dominate first half in victory
Central Florida Future
Thirty minutes into the UCF Football team's Saturday game against Memphis, the Knights had already scored 42 points, junior running back Kevin Smith had already rushed for 117 yards and sophomore backup quarterback Michael Greco had already gained 145 combined yards.
Women's soccer rallies to tie FSU
Central Florida Future
It was a hard-fought 110 minutes for the UCF Women's Soccer team Saturday, as it battled No. 11 Florida State to a 3-3 draw. A crowd of 956 saw the Knights bring their record to 4-2-2.
Knights defeat No. 7 Cougars
Central Florida Future
The UCF Men's Soccer team claimed a 3-2 victory over the College of Charleston in dramatic fashion in the first round of the UCF Fall Classic on Friday night.
Red zone suits Knights well
Florida Today
University of Central Florida football coach George O'Leary made execution in the red zone a point of emphasis prior to the season, spending large chunks of spring practice and training camp on scoring touchdowns when close to the goal line.
September 14, 2007
Orlando Sentinel's coverage of the new UCF stadium
Orlando Sentinel
Orlando Sentinel's coverage of the new UCF stadium.
At UCF, tailgate game plan features fun, food and safety
Orlando Sentinel
In a sea of tailgaters, Kevin McNamara stands out -- or, more accurately, his head does. The knight perched atop McNamara's homemade helmet has become a University of Central Florida tailgating icon. So has McNamara, who drives a customized gold and black Ford Mustang -- complete with UCF hubcaps.
O'Leary's 1st class a happy bunch
Orlando Sentinel
Earlier this week, UCF Coach George O'Leary called his players toward to the middle of the practice field for a team huddle. He'd called huddles in the middle of practices before, but this one had special significance. This meeting wasn't about X's and O's. He was taking his squad on a little field trip.
Knights make new Stadium their own
Central Florida Future
Tomorrow, it won't just be the football team that needs to adjust to the idea of the new on-campus stadium. Knights fans will be adapting to what it means to actually play a home game at home, and that means crafting new traditions to go along with it.
Do the Knight thing on Sat.
Central Florida Future
Students are chomping at the bit in anticipation of tailgating Saturday before UCF's first home game at Bright House Networks Stadium. Tailgating begins at 7 a.m. and ends two hours after the conclusion of the game.
Taking the bull by the Longhorns
Central Florida Future
Attention: It's time. After 28 years and $15 million, the Knights finally have a house to call their home. The opening of Bright House Networks Stadium represents the dawn of a new era for the UCF Football program, and welcoming the Texas Longhorns as its first visitor signifies how far it has come to get there.
UCF-Texas showdown explodes saturday
Central Florida Future
The UCF Football team is ready to take part in the most monumental day of the program's history. But how can this day be described best? Is it the day that the Knights open a stadium that they can finally call their own? Or is it the day where the Knights will face what may be their toughest opponent ever?
Rebs soccer hosts Rice and UCF
Daily Mississippian
The Lady Rebels (1-1-2) are back from their road trip and will host two games this weekend at the Ole Miss Soccer Stadium. The team will continue its Conference USA trend while it takes on conference powers Rice and Central Florida. The Rebels know this is a pivotal weekend, especially after their rather disappointing performance last weekend.
Bianchi: At last, a real home
Sun-Sentinel
Got an e-mail a few days ago on the morning following UCF's upset victory against North Carolina State. It came from Afghanistan -- from Evan Siegel, a UCF alumnus and a lieutenant in the United States Air Force. Here's what it said (Read more):
Sitton pretty
Pensacola News-Journal
Josh Sitton remembers his first game like it was yesterday. As a true freshman football player at the University of Central Florida, Sitton, a Catholic High graduate, didn't have much time to enjoy his college debut.
UCF's Smith eager to mess with Texas
Florida Today
The upcoming opponent could have just as easily been North Texas or Texas Wesleyan instead of the powerhouse Texas Longhorns, but deep down University of Central Florida tailback Kevin Smith says he wouldn't have it any other way.
After 28 Seasons, UCF Has A Home
Tampa Tribune
It's not just another game. Kevin Smith, the University of Central Florida's junior running back, said he can anticipate the emotions Saturday afternoon when the No. 6-ranked Texas Longhorns visit the Knights to christen UCF's on-campus $65-million Bright House Networks Stadium.
Trying to hook them 'Horns
The Item
During his redshirt freshman season in 2005, L.J. Anderson started on Central Florida's offensive line in the Conference USA championship game and got to go to Hawaii for the Sheraton Hawaii Bowl. As thrilling as that was, Anderson said this weekend can top that.
Texas faces surprising rush leader in UCF's Kevin Smith
Naples Daily News
Central Florida's Kevin Smith is a marked man. He enters this week as the nation's leading per-game rusher after a 217-yard season opener and a bye last Saturday. But Smith's team is a big underdog -- and facing a lot better defense than UCF is accustomed to in No. 6 Texas.
UCF runner Smith not afraid of No. 6 Longhorns on Saturday
Daily Texan
Somebody in Orlando cannot wait for the No. 6 Longhorns to get there, and it isn't Mickey Mouse. It's Kevin Smith, the dynamic tailback from the University of Central Florida, who's ready to show the nation what the Knights can do.
Knights delighted to finally play at home
Palm Beach Post
Central Florida's practice Tuesday was one the Knights had been anticipating for a long time. Senior quarterback Kyle Israel and his teammates ran onto the field at Bright House Networks Stadium, their new 45,000-seat on-campus facility.
Ray McNulty: UCF, USF work to change state's football hierarchy
TC Palm
It was the summer of '83 and Lou Saban, as old-school a football coach as anyone ever to walk a sideline, was standing on a nondescript, sun-baked practice field on the campus of the University of Central Florida.
Texas offers challenge for UCF
Daytona Beach News-Journal
University of Texas coach Mack Brown isn't expecting a house-warming party when his sixth-ranked Longhorns help christen UCF's new Bright House Networks Stadium On Saturday afternoon.
September 13, 2007
UCF's Stadium Will be a Boon to Merchants
Orlando Sentinel
The sold-out 3:30 p.m. game between the Texas Longhorns and the Knights is expected to draw 45,000 spectators and thousands more fans coming to campus just to tailgate.
Neal expected to start after injury
Orlando Sentinel
The Knights worked out behind closed gates Thursday, but continued preparations for Texas with a roster that continues to shrug off its first-week injury bug.
Steeled against naysayers, UCF stadium rocks
Sun Sentinel
It is amazing what smart people can do with $54 million. The University of Central Florida's new football stadium may not be the Swamp. It is what it is -- a nice, intimate venue for 45,000 UCF football fans. And that is quite enough.
New home not UCF's only draw
Florida Today
I haven't missed a Florida-Tennessee football game, either in Gainesville or Knoxville, in maybe 17 years. But I'll miss this one, this Saturday. Why? Because I'll be at the University of Central Florida.
Small, white lie Truth is O'Leary's a great coach
Austin American-Statesman
The school's second bowl appearance could come this season. Sure, UCF has never beaten a ranked team such as Texas, but it will celebrate its first sellout at new Bright House Networks Stadium on Saturday, and seems on the brink of being discovered by the rest of the country.
Start of season brings answers, raises questions
Killeen Daily Herald
The No. 6-ranked Texas Longhorns are going to have their hands full with the Knights of Central Florida. The Knights are coming off a 25-23 upset of the North Carolina State Wolfpack in Raleigh, N.C., and will play the Longhorns in the inaugural game of their new home - Bright House Networks Stadium. Texas had a wake-up call against TCU last week after getting shut out in the first half, but the energy of a team on the rise opening a new stadium could be disastrous.
Longhorns will target nation's top runner
San Antonio Express News
Central Florida running back Kevin Smith says he's oblivious to his status as the nation's leading rusher. The Texas Longhorns, charged with slowing Smith on Saturday, are well aware of his lofty rank.
Injury thins Longhorn line
Cox News Service, Austin American-Statesman & Pulse Journal
The Texas Longhorns realized one of their worst fears Saturday night on the same play that they enjoyed one of their season's best offensive moments.
Top Five Programs Headed for Brighter Days
Detroit News
Now is the time for this program to finally find some kind of identity. George O'Leary has finally moved on from providing false information on his resume, an act that cost him the Notre Dame job. The former Georgia Tech head coach and Minnesota Vikings assistant has plenty to look forward to in his fourth year at UCF. There's finally a new stadium, and opportunities -- if there's success this year -- to dip into the deep Florida talent pool. A decent showing at home against Texas on Saturday could give recruiting a big boost.
September 12, 2007
Texas-UCF Preview
MSNBC
By its own account, Texas has played one strong half in its first two games of the season. The Longhorns have escaped with two wins, but are hoping for a more consistent effort when they visit Central Florida on Saturday.
With a new stadium, it's UCF's turn to build traditions -- what should they be?
Orlando Sentinel
Bright House Networks Stadium will usher in a new era for UCF football, but for now, it's nothing but a stiff building held up by steel and concrete. Football tradition hates steel and concrete. It likes face paint and obnoxious chants. As the stadium has its debut Saturday against Texas, only a little strategy and creativity will maximize UCF's potential to establish rich football tradition.
Team acquainted with new venue
Orlando Sentinel
They got a sneak preview of it in the preseason when they took their team picture inside their new on-campus venue, but Tuesday marked another stadium-related first for UCF's football team.
Full up: UCF sells out 1st on-campus game
Orlando Sentinel
With four days to go before UCF christens its first on-campus football stadium, athletics officials are also looking to capitalize on the momentum of the school's first-ever football sellout.
UCF needs to put some heart into its home
Orlando Sentinel
As UCF's players walked from their new locker room and ran onto their new field for the first time Tuesday, you could hear the refrain over and over again: "This is OUR house."
Knights feeling right at home
Florida Today
Forced to ride a bus some 15 miles from campus to the stadium and then bum a ride from his parents back to his dorm room, University of Central Florida quarterback Kyle Israel never really considered the Citrus Bowl much of a home.
UCF Head Coach Talks About New Stadium & Texas
Channel 9 Orlando
Video - George O'Leary gave his thoughts on the new UCF Stadium and playing Texas in the opening game.
UCF Preview
Houston Chronicle
Central Florida's inaugural game in its new stadium Saturday against No. 6 Texas also will be the first sellout in school history. The Knights played several miles from campus in downtown Orlando's Citrus Bowl before building the 45,000-seat Bright House Networks Stadium.
Knights expect record crowd
Herald Tribune and the AP Wire
Central Florida's inaugural game in a new stadium Saturday against No. 6 Texas also will be the first sellout in school history.
Texas rolls to town for UCF field debut
Memphis Commercial Appeal
University of Memphis fans supporting the push for an on-campus football stadium will look enviously at Central Florida on Saturday when the Golden Knights christen their new stadium with a marquee game against sixth-ranked Texas.
Life's a Carnival
Central Florida Future
In 1979, UCF alumnus Pete Heckman watched the Golden Knights basketball team play in the Education Complex gym. Almost 30 years later, Heckman still has season tickets to Knights basketball, but the scenery has drastically changed.
UCF tees off, women start strong
Central Florida Future
On Sunday and Monday, the UCF Women's Golf team took its show on the road to Verona, Wisc., to open its fall season at the Badger Invitational. Despite the challenges of a long road trip and poor weather, the Knights put together a very strong opening to their fall season.
Women's basketball posts schedule for next season
Central Florida Future
UCF Women's Basketball head coach Joi Williams announced the schedule for her team's 2007-08 season Saturday. After an exhibition against Rollins on Nov. 4, the Knights will have their first regular-season game in the New UCF Arena on Nov. 9, when they host Texas Tech.
September 11, 2007
O'Leary, Brown to meet again
Orlando Sentinel
Their names are the biggest reason that Saturday's matchup between UCF and Texas to open Bright House Networks Stadium was even brokered by ESPN two years ago.
UCF pumped for 1st real home game
Orlando Sentinel
One thing that UCF Coach George O'Leary preaches frequently to his seniors and team leaders is for them to strive to take command of the locker room.
UCF abuzz with emotion
Florida Today
The churning momentum for the University of Central Florida's football team is undeniable what with its first-week upset of North Carolina State and the imminent opening of the program's $60 million, on-campus stadium.
Kravec's play earns accolades
Herald Tribune
Central Florida women's soccer team to a pair of wins this past weekend, Kelsey Kravec was named league Defensive Player of the Week by Conference USA.
September 10, 2007
Football stadium construction
Street & Smith's Sports Business Journal - Registration Required
Aggie Stadium at the University of California, Davis (above) and Bright House Networks Stadium at the University of Central Florida (below) The University of Central Florida and University of California, Davis, football teams will christen new stadiums this season.
The Hottest Ticket In Town
CFNEWS 13
It is the hottest ticket in town, a pass to admit fanatic UCF fans into Bright House Networks Stadium, for the inaugural game on Saturday. "For the longest time UCF has been nicknamed under construction forever, its great were getting a stadium," student Moises Reyes said.
The Hottest Ticket In Town
Orlando Sentinel
When preparing to host 50,000 screaming fans, you have to think really big -- and really small. As small as a charcoal briquette. That's because a lot of tailgaters at the University of Central Florida's first on-campus football game this Saturday will have to do something with their cooking fires before kickoff.
Welcome to the adventure
Orlando Sentinel
A new football stadium opens on the east side of Orlando. A familiar rival comes to visit the Florida Gators' Swamp. And Florida State continues a season only a travel agent could love with its longest non-bowl road trip since 2002.
What a way to open new stadium
Orlando Sentinel
The Knights are set to open the new Bright House Networks Stadium with a matchup against the Texas Longhorns. Coach George O'Leary and his UCF team had a week off to prepare for the undefeated Longhorns.
Volleyball dominates home-opening series
Central Florida Future
There were more than 60 ties, 30 lead changes and a number of comebacks. But three days, 16 games and four matches later, the UCF Volleyball team proved that it was the best in its own house.
Women's Soccer ends tourney by steamrolling UC-Davis 3-0
Central Florida Future
The UCF Women's Soccer team finished off the UCF Invitational with a flurry of goals and a rain shower. The Knights ran up three goals in little more than four minutes in Sunday's 3-0 win over University of California-Davis. UCF also beat the University of Nevada-Las Vegas 2-1 Friday.
Men's Soccer wins in N.M.
Central Florida Future
The UCF Men's Soccer team won the overall title by taking both of its matches in the Nike/TLC Plumbing and Utility Invitational over the weekend in Albuquerque, N.M.
September 6, 2007
Short respite ends after opening win
Orlando Sentinel
The Knights will return to the practice field today for the first time this week after Coach George O'Leary gave the team Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday off. The early season bye gave the team a chance to rest for the first time in more than a month with a meeting with No. 4 Texas looming on Sept. 15.
UCF To Hold Meeting, Inform Fans On Stadium Issues
WFTV Channel 9
UCF fans are making plans for the university's first football game in its brand new on-campus stadium. But will traffic in the area become a game day nightmare?
Eating At The Bright House Stadium
CFNEWS 13
There's nothing like going to the ball park and biting into a juicy hotdog or cheering on your favorite team with a basket of nachos.
September 5, 2007
Culpepper remembers glory days at Vanguard
Ocala Star-Banner
Things are coming together again for former Vanguard High School star Daunte Culpepper. Culpepper, a three-time Pro Bowl quarterback with the Minnesota Vikings, has seen his share of setbacks in recent years, from a severe knee injury that ended his tenure in Minneapolis, to an aborted comeback attempt with the Miami Dolphins that ended contentiously this summer, to the passing of his adoptive mother, Emma Culpepper, during the most-recent offseason.
Knights shake fire delay, Seahawks in win
Central Florida Future
Tied at two games apiece in the fifth game against UNC-Wilmington, the UCF Volleyball team came out on fire and opened up a 6-1 lead on the Seahawks. Apparently, their play was too hot for the arena to handle as well.
Men's Soccer falls in opener to S. Florida
Central Florida Future
The UCF Men's Soccer team fell to South Florida 5-2 Friday night in Tampa in its first regular-season game. The Knights came out strong after a header by junior Mike Mattson found the net in the fifth minute with an assist by junior Chris Andaur.
Freshmen lead UCF to first ACC win
Central Florida Future
There's a first time for everything. For UCF Football, Saturday night against N.C. State was that time. Freshman Lawrence Young picked up the Knights' first interception and tackle of the season. Freshman Derrick Hallman recorded the first sack and freshman A.J. Guyton caught the first pass. All were playing in their first college football game.
Sent 'Packing
Central Florida Future
It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. There was an age of production, there was an age of fruitlessness. There was a period of belief, there was a period of despair. "It was a tale of two different teams in two halves," UCF head coach George O'Leary said.
September 4, 2007
Speraw, Knights looking ahead
Orlando Sentinel
In a few weeks, construction crews behind the old UCF Arena will begin to dig their fingers into the second phase of the renovation project that will temporarily displace Coach Kirk Speraw and the Knights basketball program for the next few months.
UCF upbeat as date with Texas looms
Orlando Sentinel
When UCF's 2007 schedule came out this summer, back-to-back games against N.C. State and Texas seemed like a formula for disaster coming out of a disappointing 4-8 campaign in 2006.
August 31, 2007
Running Back Kevin Smith
Orlando Sentinel
Go ahead. Fix your eyes on UCF junior running back Kevin Smith this season.
Watching UCF vs. NC State on ESPN360
Orlando Sentinel
Orlando-area UCF fans who were banking on using ESPN360.com to catch the Knights' season opener at N.C. State Saturday night are probably out of luck.
There are Two Things Sprouting Up in East Orlando
South Florida Sun-Sentinel
There are two things sprouting up in east Orlando.
Talented Recievers at UCF
Tampa Tribune
Central Florida has sent two receivers to the NFL the last two years - Brandon Marshall to Denver and Mike Walker to Jacksonville - so it was a little surprising what UCF coach George O'Leary said about this year's group.
August 30, 2007
Memory Mall at UCF
Orlando Sentinel
There's a huge new patch of lawn at UCF called Memory Mall.
George O'Leary on Upcoming Game at NC State
Orlando Sentinel
UCF Coach George O'Leary isn't just worried about his team's X's and O's game plan this week against N.C. State.
Coach George O'Leary
Lakeland Ledger
Since taking over as football coach at the University of Central Florida, George O'Leary has seen more twists and turns and ups and downs than the Space Mountain roller coaster at Walt Disney World.
Joe Burnett's C-USA Preseason Recognition
Fort Myers News-Press
Joe Burnett's mention on the Conference USA preseason recognition list was a surprise even to him.
Willie Thornton is Determined to Help UCF Bounce Back
Palm Beach Post
Standing in the new indoor practice facility, wide receiver Willie Thornton seemed determined to help Central Florida bounce back from a disappointing 2006 season.
August 29, 2007
Freshmen climb UCF's depth chart
Orlando Sentinel
Last season UCF Coach George O'Leary played a high number of true freshmen out of necessity. This season he will play them by choice.
Knight among men
Florida Today
University of Central Florida coach George O'Leary was tucked away in the film room well past 9 p.m. Monday when he was briefly startled by seeing a person at the door.
August 28, 2007
Starting his 4th season with the Knights, O'Leary knows it's showtime
Orlando Sentinel
Practice was over, but the old man was still in the mood to do some coaching. As his players slogged toward the exit gate, UCF Coach George O'Leary called out in the direction of freshman offensive lineman Mike Buxton, who had shown more flaws than flair while blocking during a drill only a few minutes earlier.
Opening game will dictate adjustments
Orlando Sentinel
It's not that he won't have a very specific game plan when they open Saturday at N.C. State. But Coach George O'Leary isn't naive to the fact that this weekend's opener will also feature a lot of tweaking in all three phases.
August 24, 2007
Wolfpack provide problems for UCF
Orlando Sentinel
With the countdown until its season opener now in single digits, UCF began to install its game plan for N.C. State on Thursday.
Volleyball begins today
Central Florida Future
The last time UCF Volleyball made a trip to the Georgia State Sports Arena, its streak of 21 consecutive conference wins was snapped by the Georgia State Panthers.
August 23, 2007
The look of a leader
Florida Today
It was back during spring practice and, even as the University of Central Florida's football team was going through drills, two fans were dreaming aloud about the possibilities incoming quarterback Michael Greco might bring come the fall.
New stadium gives UCF shot of enthusiasm
Memphis Commercial-Appeal
For much of the past two years, the University of Central Florida has been a maze of orange cones and detours, a patchwork of scaffolds and cranes.
August 22, 2007
O'Leary focuses on depth chart
Orlando Sentinel
UCF returned to the practice field Tuesday morning, working out for two hours in full pads during its first closed session of the preseason.
August 21, 2007
Israel in charge of UCF offense
Orlando Sentinel
For most of his time in football pads, Kyle Israel has grown accustomed to playing the role of the unusual suspect.
QB Greco ready for passing
Orlando Sentinel
After breaking the fall camp portion of preseason workouts Saturday, UCF returns to the practice field this morning with two weeks left before its season opener at North Carolina State.
August 20, 2007
UCF molds QB in coach's image
Daytona Beach News-Journal
An old saying has it that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.
Knights facing toughest schedule
Orlando Sentinel
Fresh off one of the most successful seasons in Coach Kirk Speraw's tenure, UCF will play its toughest non-conference schedule in school history this upcoming season.
O'Leary pleased with progress
Orlando Sentinel
The play was just for bragging rights more than anything else, but Javid James' diving touchdown catch from backup quarterback Joe Weatherford on Saturday night not only won the day for the offense, but officially marked the end of UCF's preseason fall camp.
Junior-laden crew eager for change
Orlando Sentinel
He squatted about 30 yards behind them, but UCF secondary coach Earnest Collins knew exactly what he was looking for out of his guys.
Kicking off
Central Florida Future
After a week of vigorous preseason training, the UCF Men's Soccer team dropped its first exhibition game to St. Leo by a score of 2-0 on Saturday night.
UCF hopes to rebound
Central Florida Future
Forgive UCF Volleyball head coach Meg Colado for smiling a lot more these days, but her new volleyball team has given her a fresh face.
August 17, 2007
UCF's defense shows red-zone prowess
Orlando Sentinel
The Knights were back working in the red zone Thursday as they went through workouts in helmets, shorts and shoulder pads.
Big changes on campus
MSNBC.com
Jeramy Devane and his University of Central Florida teammates are fighting an urge. In helmets and pads under the hot August sun, Devane and the Knights practice most days in the shadow of the glimmering new, $63 million Bright House Networks Stadium. But they don't play there until Sept. 15 -- after a game Sept. 1 at North Carolina State.
August 16, 2007
New home for UCF's great expectations
Associated Press
George O'Leary has only coached Central Florida three years, and already the program looks transformed.
August 15, 2007
QB Greco gets involved in drills
Orlando Sentinel
He didn't throw the football, but QB Michael Greco did get in some action Tuesday for the first time this fall as the Knights worked out in helmets, shoulder pads and shorts.
O'Leary sees big-play potential
Florida Today
The UCF football team worked out in shoulder pads and shorts on Tuesday as the Knights got a lot of group work in during the two-hour session.
August 13, 2007
UCF kicker Torres says competition is good
Orlando Sentinel
There's no question that the biggest thing senior K Michael Torres had to adapt to last spring when he arrived at UCF was the watchful eye of Coach George O'Leary.
Coaches are searching for balance in bid to prove naysayers wrong
Orlando Sentinel
In three weeks, UCF opens the season at North Carolina State. Leading up to the game, expectations are expected to continue to grow for a Knights team that has filled in many of the cracks on defense that were exposed last season.
Knights hold short practice
Florida Today
The University of Central Florida football team had an abbreviated practice on Sunday after two consecutive days outside in full pads.
4 fall tourneys for men's golf
Central Florida Future
It is said that to be the best, you have to beat the best. The UCF Men's Golf team will have the chance to do exactly that this season. Men's Golf coach Nick Clinard announced the Knights' 2007-08 schedule on Monday and the slate features stops at some of the nation's top teams and tournaments.
Within reach
Central Florida Future
Although Daunte Culpepper is the most famous Knight in the NFL, he isn't the only UCF alumni playing football at its highest level. In fact, more than 17 Knights are currently battling it out for playing time in NFL training camps. Below is a list of who to watch for during the 2007 NFL season and beyond.
Junior practices with Dutch National Team
Central Florida Future
The 2007-08 season will be a very important one for Kenrick Zondervan. With the departure of Lavell Payne, Zondervan will be the only player on the UCF Men's Basketball team who is taller that 6-foot-4 with more than one year of knowing what it takes to play at the Division I level.
August 10, 2007
Lots of receivers for UCF, not a lot of slots
Orlando Sentinel
When former UCF receiver Brandon Marshall left for the NFL's Denver Broncos following the 2005 season, it definitely left a void in the Knights offense.
Practice targets red-zone efficiency
Orlando Sentinel
The UCF Knights gave the full pads a break Thursday, going with helmets, shoulder pads and shorts for their second workout of the fall inside Nicholson Fieldhouse.
August 9, 2007
Special teams may attract newcomers
Orlando Sentinel
UCF was back outside Wednesday after going inside Tuesday for the first time this fall.
August 8, 2007
Panagos spurs line
Orlando Sentinel
This year's recruiting class may have been all about getting some speed in the linebacking corps and secondary, but early recruiting classes under Coach George O'Leary were centered on beefing up the defensive line.
August 7, 2007
UCF team has lethargic first practice in pads
Orlando Sentinel
UCF was in full pads for the first time during fall camp Monday in a two-hour morning session.
Knights looking to re-establish team
Florida Today
Just beyond the University of Central Florida's practice field there's plenty of beeping and buzzing from construction vehicles as workers furiously put the finishing touches on Bright House Networks Stadium.
August 6, 2007
True freshmen may replace Walker
Orlando Sentinel
With only three receivers on the 2007 roster with any significant game experience last season, the UCF coaching staff will be taking a hard look early at some of its younger faces in search of giving senior QB Kyle Israel another dependable pair of hands
Central Florida ready to defend new home
Daytona Beach News-Journal
The students haven't returned from summer break yet, and UCF's football team has yet to play a game, but the electricity is already radiating from the campus.
UCF's Smith has learned
Lakeland Ledger
Being a leader. Taking the good with the bad. Admitting when you're wrong and trying to correct mistakes.
Coach puts stock in kickoff change
Florida Today
UCF football coach George O'Leary said it may be his time in the NFL that caused him to pay special notice to an NCAA rules change that moved kickoffs back to the 30-yard line.
Home sweet for UCF
Florida Today
After a 4-8 season, it's hard to imagine the University of Central Florida football team would be looking past any opponent, but that may be a concern as the season opener of the 2007 campaign approaches.
Former Buchholz star ready for season
Gainesville Sun
Travis Timmons has just left a bucket of sweat, a tape recorder full of trash talk and almost every iota of his energy in the University of Central Florida weight room.
August 3, 2007
Knights excited for season
Orlando Sentinel
The newness was both visible and audible Thursday night as UCF took the field for its first practice of the 2007 football season.
Daunte Culpepper fights for Raiders' QB job
Orlando Sentinel
When JaMarcus Russell came out of college, some scouts compared his big build and strong arm to Daunte Culpepper. Well, at least the Oakland Raiders have one of those quarterbacks in training camp.
Dolphins Notebook: August 3
TCPalm
Dolphins kicker Jay Feely is not only replacing Olindo Mare, the franchise's all-time leading scorer, but he's also out to settle a family score. The only other kicker in camp is first-year player Matt Prater, who as an incoming freshman at the University of Central Florida beat out a redshirt freshman walk-on named Ryan Feely, Jay's younger brother, for the starting job.
Crosby enjoying summer
Athens Banner-Herald
Although Athens resident Leigh Crosby only played in two tournaments this summer, she made the most of her opportunities. The 19-year-old Crosby, who spent the summer working as an intern at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort in Florida (she's majoring in hospitality management at the University of Central Florida) competed in the Georgia State Golf Association's Top 60 Women's Classic in late June and at the 105th North and South Women's Amateur Championship in late July.
August 1, 2007
UCF's football program wants to go where no C-USA team has gone before
Orlando Sentinel
The wall that has separated where the UCF football program is and where it wants to go always has been transparent. When the program started in 1979 in Division III, the goal was to find a way to leap to college football's top division. When UCF got there in 1996, the focus then quickly shifted to becoming a major player at that level.
UCF's interests guided Banowsky
Orlando Sentinel
Conference USA Commissioner Britton Banowsky said Tuesday he was looking out for UCF when he backed off making USF play a Conference USA opponent in 2009 as part of their exit agreement.
New UCF stadium is envy of the league
Orlando Sentinel
Rave reviews flowed in among UCF's Conference USA brethren Tuesday regarding the opening of the Knights' 45,000-seat, on-campus stadium.
Old school investing
Orlando Sentinel
Rookie Jags WR Mike Walker is going old-school when it comes to spending his first NFL signing bonus. He's going with real estate.
Notebook: Mets trade for Castillo
Orlando Sentinel
The NL East-leading New York Mets neatly filled a big hole at second base, acquiring three-time all-star Luis Castillo from the Minnesota Twins for a pair of prospects Monday. Minnesota gets C Drew Butera, a UCF product, who will report to Class AA New Britain, and OF Dustin Martin, who will go to Class A Fort Myers.
Predators name Gooch as president, general manager
Orlando Business Journal
The Orlando Predators have named Alan Gooch president and general manager of the Arena Football League franchise. Gooch replaces Brett Bouchy, who announced July 18 he was leaving the team to move closer to his sons who live in Phoenix.
Leaner Okammor 'coming on' at UCF
Baton Rouge Advocate
After three years at the University of Central Florida, former Southern Lab defensive lineman Emeka Okammor has found his niche. After losing some 60 pounds during his time in Orlando, Fla., and switching from tackle to end, Okammor is poised to be a key contributor when his senior season gets under way a month from now.
Central Florida searching for a spark this season
Parkersburg News and Sentinel
One year removed from an East Division crown in Conference USA, the Golden Knights from the University of Central Florida struggled through an up and down year where they fell short in close games the team was apt to winning the previous season. The Golden Knights were only 13 points away from turning a 4-8 regular season into a 7-5 record.
UCF has new stadium, 17 returning starters
Herald Tribune
Not even the location could diminish George O'Leary's enthusiasm Saturday morning as he spoke about the upcoming season and a new era of football at the University of Central Florida.
Raiders add Culpepper to QB mix
Sacramento Bee
While JaMarcus Russell waits for his agents to OK a contract, the Raiders struck a deal with a quarterback that represents himself, signing three-time Pro Bowler Daunte Culpepper to a one-year deal.
New Digs
The Times-Picayune
Central Florida opens its 45,000-seat on-campus stadium with a visit from Texas on Sept. 15. The Knights had been playing their home games in the Citrus Bowl since the program began 28 years ago.
July 30, 2007
UCF's new facilities help O'Leary's pitch
Florida Times-Union
Central Florida coach George O'Leary is hearing the same thing from recruits these days.
UCF happy about new stadium
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.
UCF's O'Leary: "It's up to me to win"
Miami Herald
All the external symbols toll anticipation of a new football era at Central Florida.
Facilities have O'Leary excited
Ft. Myers News-Press
The University of Central Florida has a new stadium, new arena, new facilities, new dorms, new assistants, even a new logo.
Stadium gives UCF a new look
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.
Businesses fule season ticket sales at UCF
Orlando Business Journal
Matt Difebo loves it when a plan comes together.
Bigger, better
Central Florida Future
For nearly two years, the UCF Men's and Women's Basketball teams have sat in anticipation while the site of their future home went from a vision, to a blue print to a reality.
July 25, 2007
Central Florida picked third
Lakeland Ledger
The Central Florida football team has been picked to finish third in the East Division of Conference USA as league officials released the preseason coaches' poll on Tuesday.
July 23, 2007
Making waves
Central Florida Future
UCF Women's Rowing captain Krystina Sarff capped off arguably the most successful season in UCF rowing history when she was named to the Pocock All-American team last month - the honor was the first for a UCF female rower.
UCF softball coach to stay
Central Florida Future
After starting the UCF Softball program in 2002, head coach Renee Luers-Gillispie will have the opportunity to build on her accomplishments with a three-year contract extension UCF Director of Athletics Keith Tribble announced July 16.
Isleworth field announced
Central Florida Future
A wealth of talent will be ready to tee off when the fourth-annual Isleworth-UCF Collegiate Invitational begins Oct. 21 at the Isleworth Golf & Country Club in Windermere.
July 16, 2007
2007 tickets almost gone
Central Florida Future
In exactly 62 days, the UCF Football team will welcome thousands of students, fans and the 2005 National Champion Texas Longhorns to experience the first home game at the newly constructed Bright House Networks Stadium on Sept. 15.
Knights' 2007 schedule will be a challenge
Central Florida Future
The UCF Women's Soccer team will feature six NCAA Tournament teams in its upcoming 2007 schedule, which was released Thursday.
Women's soccer contract extended
Central Florida Future
After already spending eight full seasons as the UCF Women's Soccer head coach, Amanda Cromwell was asked to stick around for four more, after UCF Director of Athletics Keith Tribble announced a three-year contract extension for the coach.
Rowing coach at UCF through 2011
Central Florida Future
After helping her team reach national prominence this past season, UCF Women's Rowing head coach Leeanne Crain was given a contract extension that will last through the 2011 season.
Golf coach staying for four more years
Central Florida Future
UCF Men's Golf coach Nick Clinard was awarded for his team's recent success with a four-year contract extension that will keep him at the school through the 2010-11 season, UCF Director of Athletics Keith Tribble announced July 9.
July 13, 2007
Season-ticket sales still short of UCF's goal
Orlando Sentinel
There's good news and bad news at UCF regarding football season-ticket sales. The bad news is that despite a new stadium, the Knights still are about 4,300 tickets shy of their season-ticket goal of 25,000. The good news is that sales have passed 20,000, meaning UCF has set a school record.
July 9, 2007
Coaches Help to Orient Froshes
Central Florida Future
Year after year, UCF Sports Marketing uses freshman orientations throughout the summer as a way to promote UCF Athletics and encourage incoming freshman to get involved with their school's athletic teams.
Convocation Center will open by fall
Central Florida Future
UCF is experiencing growing pains. This is the only school in the country to be building a football stadium and a basketball arena at the same time.
Bergman inks new deal
Central Florida Future
UCF's longest tenured coach will be sticking around a little while longer.
Pitching coach promoted to new position
Central Florida Future
UCF Director of Athletics Keith Tribble and Baseball coach Jay Bergman announced Tuesday that after 15 years of service that included guiding Justin Weiss and Jaager Good to breakout seasons in 2007, pitching coach Craig Cozart has been promoted to the position of associate head coach.
July 5, 2007
Israel hopes hard work pays off for Knights
Orlando Sentinel
When UCF senior quarterback Kyle Israel signed on as a member of Coach George O'Leary's inaugural recruiting class with the Knights, he was given a promise that has echoed in his head ever since: "Work hard, and you'll get a chance to lead this football team."
UCF coach signs 8 from Georgia
Orlando Sentinel
When UCF's women's basketball team takes the floor next season, it will have a new look and a decidedly Georgia flair.
July 2, 2007
UCF hires Tom Freeman as offensive line coach
Orlando Sentinel
UCF announced Friday that Tom Freeman is the new offensive line coach for George O'Leary's program.
Football hires new line coach
Central Florida Future
The UCF Football team's offensive line is already wealthy in experience, but the Knights gained some more on Friday when coach George O'Leary announced the hiring of Tom Freeman as the team's offensive line coach.
New schedule pits UCF against nation's best
Central Florida Future
With less than two months before the team's first game, UCF Men's Soccer head coach Bryan Cunningham recently announced the Knights upcoming 2007 schedule.
Women's soccer adds four to 2007 roster
Central Florida Future
UCF Women's Soccer coach Amanda Cromwell announced June 25 that Amaka Ofuani, Danielle Dos Santos, Aline Reis and Kimberly Gustafsson signed with the Knights as part of the team's 2007-08 recruiting class.
Marshall coach joins UCF
Central Florida Future
The UCF Volleyball program welcomed a new addition to their team Friday when head coach Meg Colado announced the hiring of Trevor Theroulde as a new assistant coach.
June 22, 2007
Knights' new house nearly complete
Orlando Sentinel
The biggest opening day in UCF athletics history is less than three months away, and although there is still work to complete on both the new football stadium and Convocation Center, to date everything is on schedule.
UCF's Hurwitch takes title
Newport News Daily Press
Sara Hurwitch, 18, of Potomac Falls sank a par putt Thursday at the first extra hole, the par-5 18th, to win the 30th Virginia State Golf Association Women's Stroke Play Championship at Lexington Golf and Country Club.
June 18, 2007
New, improved?
Central Florida Future
The UCF on-campus bookstore rolled out the first line of officially licensed UCF Knights merchandise and apparel to feature the brand new logos introduced by the athletic department in early May.
Duke coach joins UCF
Central Florida Future
UCF Director of Athletics Keith Tribble announced on June 11 that Stephanie Nickitas has been named the Knights' new Women's Tennis coach.
June 15, 2007
Knights swap armor in logo
Orlando Sentinel
The UCF Bookstore on Thursday unveiled the university's seven new athletic logos on plastic cups, T-shirts and other merchandise.