ORLANDO, Fla. (UCFAthletics.com) - UCF football reports Tuesday, July 31, just one day before the Knights hold their first official practice of the 2012 preseason. Check below for some of the latest updates on the Black and Gold.

News

-The annual Countdown to Kickoff Luncheon has a few spots remaining for this year's event, which will take place Thursday, Aug. 16, at the UCF Arena. Registration gets underway at 11 a.m.

-For official Knights wallpaper, make sure to visit  UCF Athletics on Facebook.

-Assistant head coach Brent Key is scheduled to be on AlumKnight Live on 740 AM Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.

Web Links

-Central Florida Future -  UCF Set to Open Practice

-Miami Herald -  FIU Rewards Cristobal with Contract Extension

-Chattanooga Times Free Press -  Fisher Back to Bolster Missouri   

Stat of the Day

-UCF has ranked in the top 21 in the country every year since 2007 in kickoff returns, including first in 2010 and third in 2011.

What to Look For

-The Knights will finally hit the field Wednesday from 3:15-5:30 p.m., and all practices from Aug. 1-18 are open to the public (photography, video and note taking is not permitted).

-UCF Football FanFest will take place Saturday, Aug. 18. More details will be announced soon 

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