ORLANDO (UCFKnights.com) – The 2017 UCF Football season is here, as #KnightsCamp opened up Thursday night inside Nicholson Fieldhouse. Unsurprisingly, the theme of the evening was speed with the Knights continuing to do everything #UCFast.
QUOTE OF THE DAY
"First day was great. I thought the guys came out with a bunch of energy. I gotta give a ton of credit to Zach Duval and our strength staff, because walking out here we look like a different team. The guys obviously worked hard in the summer and had good coaching in the summer, in the offseason. [They] took advantage of the offseason program. If we play as good as we look, we're gonna be a lot better team." – Scott Frost
WHAT THEY'RE SAYING
"Each step and each day I go through this, I take advantage of it. I'm going to start something new for the first time. I'm staying the night in the Wayne Densch for the rest of the camp, so that's kind of cool. I went to go buy a blow-up mattress and a comforter. I was like, I'm going to get the full experience of camp. This is my last one, so I'm the only one who's going to be staying at the Wayne Densch, watching film, going to the weight room, just get the full experience." – Shaquem Griffin
"Today's first practice was good overall. I feel like everyone competed well. Everyone wanted to be out here. You could see the enthusiasm in everybody. Like Coach Frost said, if we practice like this throughout camp, we're going to have a good camp." – Tre'Quan Smith
MORE SOUND FROM THURSDAY
STAYING SOCIAL WITH THE KNIGHTS
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— UCF Football (@UCF_Football) July 28, 2017
That #UCFast connection. ?? pic.twitter.com/ymf0HxVv18
It's good to be back in #KnightsCamp ?? pic.twitter.com/wlujMoGWhm
— UCF Football (@UCF_Football) July 28, 2017
DATES TO KNOW
- July 27 – First day of practice
- August 16 – UCF Media Day
- August 18 – Countdown to Kickoff Luncheon
- August 19 – Fan Fest
- August 31 – 2017 Opener vs. FIU
KNIGHTS REPORT
RISE AND CONQUER
The second season of UCF Football under head coach Scott Frost is just around the corner. Fans can explore all of the new ticket options at Spectrum Stadium by visiting WeRiseandConquer.com or calling (407) 823-1000.
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