UCF will have a new defensive coordinator heading into their second season in the Big 12.

Ted Roof, a former head coach and veteran college assistant, will take over the primary DC role. Addison Williams will move to a co-DC and associate head coach position.

Roof was most recently at Oklahoma the past two seasons.

Fun Fact: He was initially hired to be UCF's DC under George O'Leary in 2012, but he left after a couple weeks to join Bill O'Brien at Penn State.

More to come.

“Look” at UT and public/private dollars pouring into Knoxville.

Virtually all public dollars are being funneled into Knoxville compared to Memphis (and the state institutions as a whole).

50 million dollar investment in UT baseball field….

Let’s use this thread to discuss the upcoming Spring portal window. UCF is in need desperate need of OL and WR.

Miami will add a transfer DB, RB and quite possible a top outside WR. Miami’s WR room is very good but Mario will look to maximize Cam Ward in his one year at Miami.

97.9 FM and 810 AM in Orlando (formerly Spanish News/Talk) will now carry FOX Sports Radio in Orlando. (930 AM in Jax will also be the hone for FSR).

Strange thing is, 96.9 The Game will still be the home for "The Herd with Colin Cowherd" from Noon to 3 pm.

Article says 96.9 will still carry FSR on weeknights (when UCF or Magic are not playing) and weekends...but I wonder for how long?

Is 96.9 looking to switch to ESPN Radio? (Currently on 660 AM).

For reference, Texas A&M led the nation in 2022-23 by raising $115 million.

Glad UCF doesn't have to screw with them boys anymore. Good luck ACC.

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UCF has shot up the list for a four-star defensive end from Texas.

Michael Riles of Port Arthur Memorial visited Orlando late last week to attend the Knights' spring game. That's also the hometown and high school alma mater of UCF running backs coach Kam Martin, who is recruiting him.

"That's my guy," Riles said of Martin. "I've known him since I was like five years old. My uncle and him played together in high school. It was great seeing him. He's like family."

Riles was offered by UCF in March 2023, not long after Martin returned to Gus Malzahn's staff. Last week was his first visit to UCF.

"Definitely not my last," Riles said. "I got in Friday morning. When I got there I met with the coaches and got a campus tour. I loved everything about UCF. I love everything there. It feels like a small town. I loved the coaches. Coach (Ted) Roof, Coach Malzahn, I loved all them. That's a great coaching staff."

Riles said he could see himself playing for a head coach like Malzahn.

"Coach Malzahn was great to talk to," he said. "I also met his wife. I just loved the connection. I really felt that way with everybody. They told that I'm definitely their No. 1 defensive lineman they're looking at. That's a great thing to hear. They compared me to Tre'Mon Morris-Brash, who played for them last year. They said they liked how I get off the ball and the tempo that I play with."

Riles enjoyed the spring game too.

"The spring game was crazy," he said. "I liked how they played a first half and then in the second half did different competitions, like a man racing a horse. I loved all that. It was great to watch."

Riles is planning to return for an official visit, which will likely be Bounce House Weekend on May 31.

What does he like most about UCF?

"Just knowing that I have trust in them as a coaching staff," Riles said. "I know they'll get me where I need to be on and off the field."

Riles was planning to visit Texas A&M (Thursday) and Oklahoma State (Friday) later this week. He has a lengthy offer list that also includes USC, Houston, SMU, Texas, Baylor, Missouri, TCU, Florida, Georgia Tech and Nebraska.

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Some individual tickets were offered to Shareholders today and the game quickly sold out.

Season Ticket Holders will get a crack at single game tickets tomorrow and then any remaining will be available to the public on Thursday.

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I’ve been looking at an EV and know a lot of people here are Tesla fans. I’ve been considering an M3 performance but they’re not really set up for leasing.

I’ve been following Fisker and checking out the new Ocean that’s coming out in 2022. It’s really set up for leasing and the unique thing about the is it’s a flexible lease. You pay $3000 up front and then $390 a month for as long or short as you want. You get 30,000 miles a year to drive and you can keep it a month or 10 years. If you drove it 36 months, it would cost you less then $500 a month.

It’s something for me to consider.

https://www.fiskerinc.com/

Got three college buddies coming to town and another Colorado friend. If someone is selling four tix next to each other, please let me know, I'll grab them.

Thanks!

mz

Dolphins aren’t as good as they think they are… go.

What are the chances that this is any good. I mean no way they can duplicate such a Mel Brooks movie in today's political climate in Hollywood, right?

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https://www.cnn.com/2023/04/27/entertainment/jerry-springer-death/index.html

How does everyone like them now?*

I think I've seen a couple of these posted here in The Dungeon.

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Inside look at UCF "guarantee" games and how the cost has changed over the years. Also..TM talks about if/when a game or series with usf might end up being a 'thing".

Does anyone have any cool UCF related names for a female dog? We are looking at a number of different breeds, but was just curious if anyone has come up with any creative names.

As of today, FWC has released results for all special opportunity and quota hunts.

Slow start for special opportunity hunts,

Did not get - Lox x 2
Did not get - Woordruff x 2
Did not get - Sambar
Did not get - Merritt Island

but ended up doing really well - between myself and family members, on our standard quotas:

First pick archery - Citrus (no points)
First and second pick muzzleloader - Citrus (for first pick, 2 pref. points)
First and second pick general gun - Tosohatchee and Citrus (for first pick, 2 pref. points).

Anyone else apply/get quotas or have fall hunt plans?

Gus Malzahn No. 4 in the Big 12; Mario Christolowertierbowl No. 9 behind No. 8 Manny Diaz in the ACC.

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Welcome to The Knighted One’s Podcast, Episode number 43. We are the ONLY podcast that features a former UCF National Champion, a former UCF radio host, an ESPN Analyst and Hoops Player, a INfamous rapper, and an IG star, shooting the breeze, talking UCF Sports.

This week we see which big star recruits may flip over to the Black & Gold Side, the guys count their gray hairs, ask if UCF Football is a darkhorse this year, discuss if a rebrand puts the conference in good hands, and we take a look at the slippery slope of private equities in the Big 12.

Please comment for subjects that we should cover in our Intern Re-Education segment!


Introductions
Knight After Knight - 00:06:33
- Some Big Time Players Might Be Doing Big Time Flips!
- Trajectory is Going Up!
- A Battle of the Ages!! (Literally)
- Shaping Diamonds in the Rough
- The Gus Infrastructure
- A Big "What If?"
UCF Football - 00:34:07
- Where Will We Rank?
- A Darkhorse Candidate
- The Ted Roof Effect
- KJ Isn't the New JRP
- Tripping Up the Narrative
Are We In Good Hands? - 00:56:58
- Big 12 Rebrand?
- What's In The Number? What's In a Brand?
- Josh is Only Seeing the Green
- The Marketing Perspective
- A Corporate Conference
- Private Equity in the Big 12
- The PE Slippery Slope
- Where Would/Should We Cash The Checks?
- How Much Control Will They Have?
Hoopin' N' Hollerin' - 01:33:10
- Dawkins Gets Some Dough!!
- Good For Everyone Involved
Josh's Sometimes Funny Fact of The Week - 01:48:35
- The Many Mascots of UCF Days Past
Final Thoughts - 01:54:48

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