The Daily - UCF Football Aug. 11
ORLANDO, Fla. (UCFAthletics.com) - The daily report from the UCF football team for Saturday, Aug. 11. The Black and Gold will get practice No. 11 underway today at 3:15 p.m., and it will last until approximately 5:30 p.m.
News
-UCF practiced inside Nicholson Fieldhouse Friday due to the weather. It also went with full pads a day after going in just helmets.
-On defense during Friday's drills, sophomore safety Clayton Geathers had an interception for the third time in four days, senior linebacker Jonathan Davis produced a big hit on running back Storm Johnson behind the line of scrimmage, senior defensive end Troy Davis was quick into the backfield during segment 19 and freshman cornerback Jacoby Glenn turned in a diving interception on a long pass into the endzone.
-Over on offense, sophomore quarterback Blake Bortles found classmate Rannell Hall during a 7v7 drill, who outran sophomore cornerback Jordan Ozerities for the touchdown reception. Meanwhile, senior running back Brynn Harvey had a strong breakout run early in the evening.
-The practice ended with 50-yard field goals by sophomore kickers Shawn Moffitt and Sean Galvin. Moffitt first connected on an attempt which would have been good from about 55 yards, only to have junior E.J. Dunston block his next kick. Galvin would convert a 52-yarder, yet his next kick fell short.
Web Links
-UCFAthletics.com - Remember These Details for the Countdown to Kickoff Luncheon
-Orlando Sentinel - Cam Henderson
-Clarion-Ledger - Southern Miss Report
-Examiner - Tulsa's Scrimmage
Stat of the Day
-The Knights' defense held six opponents to less than 100 rushing yards in 2011.
What to Look For
-Saturday marks the first day of competition in the 2012-12 UCF Athletics season, as the No. 12 women's soccer team hosts No. 21 Florida in an exhibition match at 7 p.m.
-Sunday's practice will run from 3:15-5:30 p.m.
-FanFest will be held Saturday, Aug. 18, at 5 p.m., and practice that day for the Knights is at 2:30 p.m.
-A game-by-game promotional schedule will be released soon when all of the details have been finalized.
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