The UCF football team has enjoyed its time in Tampa. The Knights got into town on Thursday, Dec. 19 for the 2019 Bad Boy Mowers Gasparilla Bowl, to be held on Monday, Dec. 23 at 2:30 p.m. Check out all the activities from the week through the team's social media below.
The Knights made the quick bus trip from Orlando over to Tamp on Thursday.
What's good Tampa? pic.twitter.com/89vH4d2eGI
— Greg McCrae (@NikeheadGreg) December 19, 2019
The fun began right away as the team made its way to Busch Gardens Thursday evening, including this fun moment from Eric Mitchell.
Never again ?????? pic.twitter.com/343uyWRYYR
— Eric Mitchell (@EMitch__) December 20, 2019
There is still time for practice though. The Knights hit the field Friday morning at Jesuit High School.
Good Vibes Only ??
— UCF Football (@UCF_Football) December 20, 2019
Last full practice of 2019 ?? pic.twitter.com/8czTjw82jg
After practice the team split up for a pair of community service events. Coach Heupel and a few players made their way to the Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital.
Loved having @UCF_Football in the house today at @AllChildrens! I saw a lot of smiles today, and those are always welcome around here. Good luck this weekend in the @GasparillaBowl. #GoKnights pic.twitter.com/yJ8gF2pe30
— Deidra Church (@Deidra_Church) December 20, 2019
The rest of the team built bikes for kids by the water in Tampa.
Just like old times ?? hope the kids enjoy these bikes! pic.twitter.com/M0yuD424Rb
— Jacob Harris (@HarrisJacob_16) December 21, 2019
On Saturday, the team made their way out to another morning practice, this time complete with a lift.
Who else got their workout in today? pic.twitter.com/whgTSfSTOU
— UCF Football (@UCF_Football) December 21, 2019
It was then time to hit the beach on Saturday afternoon. The Knights won the Beach Invasion event on Treasure Islander, clinching the win over Marshall with Eric Seidelman, Cole Schneider and Tre'mon Morris-Brash winning the belly flop contest.
Went 1-0 at the @gasparillabowl beach invasion ??
— UCF Football (@UCF_Football) December 22, 2019
Thanks for the assist @marchingknights @UCF_CheerTeam ?? #TakeoverTampa pic.twitter.com/HVj5JkBsF9
Sunday's final practice of the 2019 season was held at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' practice facility. Senior Jordan Johnson reflected on his time.
Last practice of 2019.
— UCF Football (@UCF_Football) December 22, 2019
Last practice for our seniors ?@3rdJohnsonboy ?? pic.twitter.com/pRlrv4fDua