RJ Harvey is up there with Daunte for my all-time favorite Knight. Came to UCF as a walk-on RB after things didn't work out as a QB at Virginia. Was recognized immediately as a top RB on team and suffered a devastating injury. Worked his way to get back on the field and was a difference maker year after year, getting better in each and every season. Recognized as a hard worker before and after practice by coaches and teammates. Also quiet and humble; acts like he has been there after every TD. Had opportunity to leave UCF the last 2 seasons but stayed. A Hometown Hero and arguably the best RB in UCF history (this thread isn'tintended to debate this). On top of all that, he is playing today and risking injury in a game with no value. I know people are frustrated with the season but I hope people come out today to show their appreciation for RJ and leave the negativity for after the game. Thanks RJ for all you have done for UCF!

I bought these for myself before the season.

I listen to Sirius radio and the Classic Vinyl channel and I hear The Doors Touch Me come on and thought to myself. There is a band that when I was growing up in the late 70s early 80s was everywhere. The mystique of Jim Morrison and his death were big. Now, I don't think I have heard anything about them in years.

Any other bands slipping from the legendary category?

Wow....it feels like we are on a 2 week stretch of San Diego weather...with high temps in the 70s...or even upper 60s...sunny skies and not a cloud in sight!!!

While temps are slowly warming up this week to 82 degrees tomorrow and on Turkey Day...all good things must come to an end.

A mild cold front is predicted (at this time) to make its way into Orlando on Friday afternoon....bringing 40% chance of showers during the day with a high of 75.

After front moves through...temps will drop quickly...should be in the low 60s at kickoff and could even be in the upper 50s when the game finally ends around 11:15 pm or so.

Hope the front comes early or later or even fizzles out all together so the tailgate and game can at least be dry.

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Join the NYC Alumni Chapter as we finish out the season right to the Bitter End vs. Utah.
This time of year we get many out-of-towners who are visiting NYC during the Thanksgiving holiday,
so stop in for a visit with the Gotham Knights as we attempt to finish out the season on a high note.


John Sullivans in the heart of Mid-town Manhattan, easy access to Penn Station

For the last time in 2024, the UCF Knights will take the field to play a football game.

For the senior class, including RJ Harvey and Kobe Hudson, the game also represents their swan song as Knights.

In a season that presented many challenges for UCF, they still have a chance to send the senior class out with a much deserved win.

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For the last time in 2024, the UCF Knights will take the field to play a football game.

For the senior class, including RJ Harvey and Kobe Hudson, the game also represents their swan song as Knights.

In a season that presented many challenges for UCF, they still have a chance to send the senior class out with a much deserved win.

More here from Andrew Cherico ... for the Sons of UCF.

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What should we expect in this game now that we know it's the last game of the season. Obviously we want to send our seniors off with a win.
My take outside of playing the seniors let's play some of the younger guys. Let them get some important playing time for their growth and evaluation.
Question or will that just provide film for other teams to make an offer in the off season. How strange is the portal impacting the game.

Join Eric Lopez and Trace Trylko as they debate some of the current topics surrounding UCF Sports.

In this episode, the guys talk about the season finale and the send off of a senior class that includes RB RJ Harvey.

Plus: what is the argument for and against Gus Malzahn staying as head coach.

Also: is UCF a good job, is a RJ a top 4 running back, what's up with men's hoops defense, and is it time to hear from Terry.

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Join Eric Lopez and Trace Trylko as they debate some of the current topics surrounding UCF Sports.

In this episode, the guys talk about the season finale and the send off of a senior class that includes RB RJ Harvey.

Plus: what is the argument for and against Gus Malzahn staying as head coach.

Also: is UCF a good job, is a RJ a top 4 running back, what's up with men's hoops defense, and is it time to hear from Terry.

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A special Thanksgiving edition of Sons of UCF LIVE with Trace and Adam!

In this abbreviated edition, the guys talk about the black Friday tilt against Utah, RJ Harvey's legacy, and as always, take your questions.

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A special Thanksgiving edition of Sons of UCF LIVE with Trace and Adam!

In this abbreviated edition, the guys talk about the black Friday tilt against Utah, RJ Harvey's legacy, and as always, take your questions.

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Pitt just beat LSU in this same mini tournament.

Wisconsin is 5 point favorites. Ranked in top 20. They beat Arizona and are undefeated. Thus would be a statement game if UCF can pull the upset.

I gotta watch the game recorded on dvr later tonight. The family has me going to see wicked.

Go Knights!

Garage right behind Knivhtros. Very easy to get in and out of stadium. $50. DM me

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Opening statement:

"Okay, obviously disappointing loss. You look at the game and it really came down to third down. We had trouble getting off the field. I think they were 4-of-4 on fourth down, that really led to them controlling the line or really controlling the clock and time of possession.

"We got behind early, that was tough. We had a three and out, we took the ball, they went down and scored. I think they scored again, but then we had a chance to get the ball in the red zone. We fumbled, that was tough, and it was uphill after that.

"Bottom line is we didn't do what it took to win and give those guys credit."

RJ Harvey, every week continues to put up just great numbers. How disappointing are you for him to not be able to go to a bowl game in his final season?

"Yeah, I'm disappointed for him and the rest of the guys too. Obviously, when you don't go to a bowl, that's a really tough deal to swallow. And there's a lot of disappointed guys in the locker room right now. We got one game left, and we gotta send the seniors out, and RJ and the guys have been around a long time, in a positive way.

"That's what we talked about in the locker room, and it is what it is. It's disappointing, there's no doubt."

Coach, you just mentioned that you wanna send the seniors out on a high note. Are you concerned with keeping these guys focused this week? I mean, if there's no goal outside of just playing for the seniors, are you worried that they may lose a little focus?

"I think we have a locker room that loves their seniors and they'll do everything they can for senior day. And the RJ Harveys, and the rest of the guys have been around, they'll do everything they can to fight and try to win the game."

With the bowl appearance streak snapped and the back-to-back losing seasons clenched, what's your message to the fan base that's discouraged by the results?

"Yeah, there's no doubt, and we're discouraged, they should be discouraged. We didn't get it done this year, and obviously, tonight was disappointing that we weren't able to win this one. So we've gotta do better."

Where do you go from here?

"Well, you try to win this last game for your seniors like we talked about, and then recruit, do what it takes to get this thing turned around."

The first two drives, they had kind of resembled a lot like last year, where they were controlling the line of scrimmage. Did they do anything differently schematically?

"No, they had the quarterback read game. I think they got us on the third and 11. I think they ran outside zone, and ended up getting about 30 yards right there. And they just, especially early in the first half, third down, they were gonna run the ball, and they did a good job. We've done a decent job against the run all year, but we didn't get it done tonight.

"And I think the third down, the fourth down, extends drives. Our guys get worn down, that had something to do with it too."

What did you see with Dylan RIzk's fumble early in the game?

"Yeah, yeah, they brought Corner Cat, and he was pretty focused on the defensive end. And we had the hot call, and he just didn't see it. I think in fairness, Dylan did some really good things, and he's still learning too. Obviously, that was a tough moment in the game, but he came back and did some good things after that."

You look at RJ Harvey, and what he's gonna accomplish from here, he's tough. What do you think of his journey of getting to this point, and how great would it be to send him off with a win next week?

"Yeah, I mean, RJ Harvey's one of the better football players, not just running backs, but one of the better football players in college football. And he answers the bell every single week, and he did again tonight.

"Like the answer to your question, I think our locker room is gonna fight for him. They're gonna fight for the rest of the guys to go out on a high note."

They scored with about 15 seconds left to go on the first half. There's been a bugaboo, especially over the last several weeks. What do you think is the reason that that happened?

"There's a lot of different reasons, but you're not gonna win games when that happens consistently. And it has happened too many times. So that was a tough deal right there, I think they go up 28-7. And our guys fought back.

"I mean, we got within ten, what was it, fourth down and eight, and have a decent chance to get the ball back. I think the ball was at 35, 36-yard line.

And of course, we had a little momentum there, and the guy scrambles, what, 15 yards? I mean, we had a spy on him, and he got caught up in the trash. And the quarterback can really run, and that was a tough one."

You guys walked out of the tunnel with interlocking arms. What was the message you guys were trying to send?

"Yeah, that we're together. We're together, and we need to play for each other. Obviously, our guys think we played hard, but we just didn't get it done."

Earlier this week, CBS Sports and Football Scoop wrote or suggested the possibility of your retirement. Is that something that's-

"Yeah, I don't know where that came from. I'm not retiring."

How tough has this season been for you? I know going into last season, you never had a losing season in your career, and now it'll be back-to-back losing seasons. Has this been trying for you?

"Yeah, it's a tough pill to swallow, there's no doubt. Really disappointed. This has been a tough season. I think everybody knows that. We had high expectations, and we lost some really close games we felt like we should have won, but it's been tough.

"But we got a lot of really, really fine young men in that locker room that we're disappointed for, and like I said, we got one game, and that's what we're gonna focus on, trying to finish the right way."

In the offseason, if you decide to make some changes to the staff or whatever you're gonna do, maybe after the season, how challenging is it to do that with an early signing period that's like a week after the regular season, and you got the portal opening up? How challenging would that be if you wanted to make changes to the staff?

"Yeah, we'll cross that bridge when it gets here. I'm gonna focus these next six days on winning the game, and that's what my focus will be on."

You talked a lot in the offseason about self-reflection. As you look back on that, what is most disappointing about the course of events this season?

"Yeah, I think you gotta look at it as a whole, we had high expectations. And we've had a lot of different things happen, and we've played four different quarterbacks. And we've had a lot of adversity, and like I said, we lost close games.

"That's what really sticks out to me. And then you don't go to a bowl game. I mean, that's really disappointing. And we gotta work on winning next week and turn this thing around."

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Gus has everything under control. He is an offensive genius and will sort it all out.

First order of business is hiring a defensive coordinator. Gary Patterson is alone at the top of the list. No one else is even close.

The only 'N'-word I'm concerned about is notoriety. Patterson has it. He was 181–79 overall and 11-6 in bowl games at TCU.

FSU's Adam Fuller should get call #2 for obvious reasons: https://www.saturdaydownsouth.com/c...g-the-top-25-dcs-in-college-football-in-2024/

With the DC out of the way, Gus can address major issues with the current coaching staff. He can start by axing a few coaches, namely Darwin Hinshaw. Send his azz back to the Galapagos! Quarterbacks are supposed to evolve, but all I'm seeing is 'survival of the sh*ttiest.' Darwin destroyed the career of the greatest QB in Arkansas football history. Now, I see why Gus demoted him last year! Darwin now will be demoted to the unemployment line in 2025. Peter Weller is out of sequels.





If Gus can lure QB Coach/Offensive Coordinator Brennan Marion away from UNLV, top QB transfer Matthew Sluka might just follow.

Next on the agenda is Herb Hand. I love the guy. I think he is a great fit culturally for UCF, and the running game production over the last four years speaks for itself. Gus, however,must address the elephant in the room: offensive line recruiting. Gus needs to snag Alex Adkins, formerly of Florida State, for the same role as Hand. Adkins, a Mike Norvell disciple, is from Gus's coaching tree. Adkins is phenomenal recruiter and one of the top 10 offensive line coaches in the country. It is noteworthy that Adkins did get slapped with a two-year slow clause due to NIL violations.

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Gus, Marion, and Alex are among the top play callers in college football:


Should Neal Brown part ways with West Virginia, he will be another guy to watch.

Yo they throwin downfield

Looking for parking pass vs Utah any lot

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The league office.

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The Dolphins picture is diabolical.