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OT: Bally's/Diamond Sports Group RSN Saga

Bad news for those that still haven't cut the cord and rely on all of Ballys Regional Sports Networks to watch their local favorite team play.

R.I.P. Former Detroit Tiger and local baseball icon Chet Lemon

Chet Lemon passed a few days ago. He was at the UCF-UF game earlier this season and threw out the ceremonial first pitch.

Rich Wallace has known Lemon since he was 12 years old. Quote from after the UF game:

"He's the godfather of travel baseball (in Florida), and he started it for the right reasons. He actually gave me my first job outside of coaching. I got to work in the office with him. I got to coach with him.

"To me, he's Central Florida baseball. And the way he goes about it, and it wasn't about the money for him. He just wanted to teach baseball and get kids to play the game the right way and see how far they could take it.

"He's a special, special person, and I'm glad we could get him out here tonight."

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Having a bad day....

If work is difficult and/or stressful I can always come to the dungeon and feel really good about my job again.

Is there a black cloud over UCF?

A buddy of mine said Auburn still hasn't recovered from the peach bowl. How many years will it take to recover from Gus and how did he get his stank all over the entire athletic program?

Ranking the offseason for every Power 4 college football team


:oops: Welp Dead last in B12

16. UCF Knights

Key additions: QB Tayven Jackson, DL Sincere Edwards, OL Carter Miller

Key departures: RB RJ Harvey, WR Kobe Hudson, DT Lee Hunter

Top incoming recruits: RB Taevion Swint, DT RyShawn Perry, CB Rukeem Stroud

Biggest coaching move: Scott Frost is back at the program he elevated to national prominence with a 13-0 season in 2017. Frost, out of college football since being fired by Nebraska early in the 2022 season, oversees a coaching staff with notable names such as defensive coordinator Alex Grinch, offensive line coach Shawn Clark and quarterbacks coach McKenzie Milton, the former UCF star.

What went wrong: The transition that Gus Malzahn set off by leaving for the Florida State OC job had quite a cost in terms of roster attrition. The Knights have had 34 scholarship players depart this offseason, including 11 who started games last season. They were hit especially hard along the offensive line with Adrian Medley (Florida State), Marcellus Marshall (Minnesota), Caden Kitler (Arkansas) and Waltclaire Flynn (Georgia) moving on. Hunter, an All-Big 12 selection, became one of the most coveted players in the portal and landed at Texas Tech. Tight end Randy Pittman Jr. also followed Malzahn to the Seminoles. Add in a large senior class moving on and you get a major roster rebuild for Frost and his new staff.

What went right: The Knights have attacked their needs well in the portal windows and have loaded up with 34 transfer signees. Frost is working with a rebuilt QB room featuring Jackson, who started six games at Indiana, competing with Jacurri Brown, Cam Fancher (FAU) and Davi Belfort (Virginia Tech). Running back Jaden Nixon, a first-team All-MAC pick at Western Michigan last season, will try to help replace Harvey's production. There are lots of new faces at receiver and on the offensive line, and Grinch is working with 16 new transfers on defense.

Connelly's take: Last time Frost took over in Orlando, he was inheriting pieces from an 0-12 team. So it has been worse! But UCF has the lowest returning production levels in the conference, and Frost will start out with an offense that boasts almost literally no proven pieces. This renovation might take a little while.:oops::oops:

Female College Athletes are Making Millions

The ladies are bank rolling..........


Dunne, 20, won’t give specifics on her earnings, which at least one industry analyst projects will top $2 million over the next year.......

Interesting TTT quote on 2-for-1 with Florida

I stumbled on this interesting quote from our G5 Captain, TikTok Terry in the 2021 press release announcing our 2-for-1 with Florida.

"Once we were able to secure this game in 2024, we then proceeded to add the home-and-home series at their earliest availability," ….

"We were at the point where we would have played a one-off guarantee game at Florida, but we were fortunate that we were able to add a home-and-home series as well, starting here at the Bounce House.

https://ucfknights.com/news/2021/7/27/ucf-uf-agree-to-three-game-football-series




I know TTT called it a home and home with a one-off, but I was told it was just a stupid joke.

Was it known TTT was actually trying to put us in a body bag game when he got the 2 for 1? This is FCS level shit. Anyone still willing to defend this?

Looking for suggestions…

My youngest daughter is getting married this weekend. We love the guy. They are both 24 and have degrees and early careers are going well. I am extremely happy but also kinda sad at the same time, which is a weird feeling. Struggling somewhat with the fact that our “baby” is getting married. My wife was 22 when we got married, but that seemed so much more appropriate. 🤷🏻‍♂️

Any suggestions from Father of the Brides on how they coped? Other than substance abuse/ heavy drinking.🤣

FYI- My oldest daughter is getting married at 28 in October(not during a UCF game). Yeah two weddings in one year is brutal. She is a PA and her future hubby is a PhD Scientist. We love him too. It does not seem to be hitting me as much, but it could just be because it is three months away.

Baseball club seats for the final four

Turns out I was a terrible fan this year and only used about half of my anytime club vouchers. If anyone would like club seats for the remaining games let me know. I’m not looking for any payment, I’ve received plenty of free tickets on here over the years. Just dm me with the date, quantity (don’t abuse it), and email or cell to send them to.

Sean Hayes Commits $1 Million to UCF Athletics Competitive Success Fund

Press release:

ORLANDO, Fla. – UCF Athletics is proud to announce a $1 million commitment from UCF alumnus and longtime supporter Sean Hayes to the UCF Athletics and its Competitive Success Fund. The pledge was inspired by the recent major commitment from the Scott and Ashley Frost and the Knights’ growth and transition into the Big 12 Conference.

A proud Knight and member of the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity, Hayes earned his business degree from UCF and has remained an active advocate and donor for the university. His gift marks a significant step in supporting UCF’s competitive excellence on the national stage.

“As UCF continues to elevate its national presence in the Big 12 Conference, I’m honored to support the momentum and invest in the future of UCF Athletics,” Hayes said. “Coach Frost and his family’s recent commitment was a powerful inspiration, and I hope my pledge encourages other UCF alumni, including my Pike brothers, to step forward and be a part of this exciting era in supporting for the Knights and many other worthy initiatives across the university.”

Hayes led the sales and marketing efforts for many years at Voloridge Investment Management, a successful quantitative investment firm headquartered in Jupiter, Florida. He continues to serve as a partner and advisor at Voloridge. He also has served as a judge in The Joust New Venture Competition, UCF’s version of the Shark Tank television show that is open to students of all majors

His success and leadership in business and his passion for UCF has made him a respected figure among the university’s alumni community.

“We are incredibly grateful to Sean for his generous commitment and ongoing dedication to UCF Football,” said Terry Mohajir, UCF Vice President and Director of Athletics. “His belief in the shared vision of UCF Athletics and several university academic programs at UCF will have a lasting impact as we continue to build a championship-caliber athletics program.”

Head football coach Scott Frost added, “Sean’s incredible generosity reflects the passion and pride that makes Knight Nation so special. His commitment to UCF Athletics will have a direct impact on our ability to compete at the highest level. I’m personally grateful for his support and leadership, and I hope it inspires others to join him in pushing UCF forward.”

The Competitive Success Fund plays a critical role in advancing UCF’s Mission XII initiative, especially during the transition into the revenue-sharing era of college athletics. For more information on how to support UCF Athletics through the Competitive Success Fund, click here.

All contributions to the fund count towards Shareholders Society status. For those interested in joining the Shareholders Society and delivering an impact through major giving, please fill out this form.

SOT: Soccer Parents / UCF Camps

First off for those with kids at the age and dealing with competitive team notifications, good luck this stressful time of year. Hope all of our future Knights find spots on their respective clubs of choice.

At any rate, I wanted to know if anyone on the board has had any experience with the summer soccer camps at UCF? I missed the dates last year, but considering putting my son in one of them this year. He's 13 so starting to get to the age where if he's going to be serious about soccer, I probably have to start dedicating time and money to these in the future.

Kobe Hudson: ‘Talented’ UCF WR named among UDFAs who could make Carolina Panthers’ roster

‘Talented’ UCF WR named among UDFAs who could make Carolina Panthers’ roster​

Carolina’s passing attack finished near the bottom of the league in 2024. The club has added some wide receiver help, and may have found an undrafted gem.

Russell Baxter | May 11, 2025​


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