Lost to the Portal

QB - Mikey Keene
RB - Anthony Williams
WR - Joey Gatewood, Jordan Johnson, Ryan O'Keefe
TE - None
OL - None
DL - Karlis Bailey-Vice
LB - Jeremiah Jean-Baptiste, Terrence Lewis
DB - Davonte Brown, Trevion Shadrick-Harris
S - None
Spec. - Andrew Osteen

Gained from the Portal

QB - Timmy McClain
RB - None
WR - Christian Leary
TE - None
OL - None
DL - None
LB - Antonio Grier Jr
DB - Fred Davis II, Ja'Maric Morris
S - DeJordan Mask
Spec. - Gage King

How many were pluses to the team:

QB: Mikey - Already have his replacement = upgraded(for Gus' system)
WR: ROK - Got multiple pieces to replace him = upgraded
LB: JJB - Currently have his replacement and hope he stays after TWill left = upgraded
DB: Davonte - Replaced him multiple times through portal and younger players = upgraded

The Sons of UCF LIVE were joined by Josh Barr, Director for External Affairs for the 2022 Military Bowl, featuring the UCF Knights vs the Duke Blue Devils. While the matchup is certainly attractive, we learn more about the mission of the Military Bowl trust and the various organizations the game will support. Kickoff is set for 2pm on December 28, 2022.

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Been awhile… A month away from signing day and aside from little rumors here and there, it’s been quiet. I understand we’re probably not taking full class being that we’ll hit the transfer portal hard again, but can we get a list of guys we’re looking good with or should be looking out for? Should we expect any surprises? Thanks

first, lmao. A+ USF trolling here (edit I added a screenshot here because you have to follow him for the link to work)



Secondly he needs help removing a watermark. Anyone got photoshop skills? @dali drama ?

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He’s a real one. Dude embraced UCF excellence and shit talking

I’m gonna white knight here. Brandon has been getting undeserved bs lately for things he can’t control, and why not give him a reminder that we acknowledge his blood, sweat and tears.

I thought it was funny when the dad did it the first time…. Then he went and did it again.


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I've been reading this 'behind the scenes' book by Michael Imperioli and Steve Schirripa, it's freaking amazing so far. It's based on a series of podcasts they did over the past couple years. It's funny hearing that Steve still has a beef with Michael over his first day on the set (Michael practically ignored him), with Michael saying he doesn't owe any apology. Other funny tidbits such as Steve insisting that he's smarter than a dolphin (Michael was saying they're smarter than humans), and Steve being incredulous that Michael believes in the supernatural.

Plus lots of good actual behind-the-scenes stuff, such as the fact that they weren't planning on snow for the Pine Barrens episode.

What’s Gus most likely to do with the oc position
?

Says he is down to two schools UCF and Michigan St. He is from Norland High School in Miami.
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He was interested in us for a while and then I heard that he wasn’t a take. He then commits to GT and recommits and now has us and MSU in a top 2? Idk if he still isn’t a take or he is now.

In the portal today. Any desire?

Thrilled about the BOOMs today and Christian Leary last week. I look at our recruiting class and I see one OL commitment. Please tell me why I should stay a member of the Herb Hand Appreciation Society?

Hey, I went to last year's Hulu bowl and it was super fun game to attend. The attendance was very low so it was easy just to sit whereever you wanted.

Game was close and entertaining. KZ had a chance to win it at the end.

It was McKenzie Milton last game in the bounce house and was proud to cheer for him when he was there.

This year some more UCF players are in this game. I know Bowser and Sam Jackson are playing. Probably more but haven't checked.

Thus, just giving a shout out to attend this game if interested. On the website tix are 50 bucks on West side, and 15 on East Side. East Side has the sun in your face. But, last year's game I just got cheapest tickets and sat in a couple different spots as there was not that many people there. Maybe 15K.

Also, would be cool if we could have a UCF section. Emulate the zombie nation when we need to...Uh... Bounce. Surely a good way to get on Tv and fly those new UCF Big12 flags!

For beer drinkers like me they had a local deland brewery selection.

I was in hog heaven, Craft Beer and football...plus, could spread my legs.

Jan 14 still some time away, so no need to buy tickets now and commit. But, Think about it.

Anyone have recommendations for Metro Orlando? I have become hooked on these things and I want to try them all. So far I found a hole in the wall spot in Casselberry that has been the best one off so far. Rocco's were ok, but I prefer to not go to chains when I can.

Tyler Grubbs. He led the Bulldogs in tackles in 2020 and 2021. He was limited with an injury this past season, playing in just five games.


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No idea the context or how this person knows he's on a flight... Derek Mason is the former Vanderbilt head coach who was Auburn's DC in 2021 (under Bryan Harsin) and just finished his first season at Oklahoma State.

He could be recruiting.

Give it a rest for a second and at least hope we win our bowl game you weak, sloppy flaps.

The recruitment of three-star Riverdale (Fort Myers) H.S. forward Tyrone Baker is picking momentum.

UCF head coach Johnny Dawkins called Baker last week.

UNC-Wilmington, McNeese State, Florida Atlantic and East Tennessee State all offered this month. Baker also holds offers from East Carolina, Florida Gulf Coast, Iona, Louisiana-Monroe, McNeese State, Stetson, and UNC-Wilmington.

usf has been quietly recruiting Baker for some time and have had him on campus for unofficial visits. They like him but the positions they need to fill in the 2021 cycle are point guard and either a small forward or a guy who is versatile enough to play shooting guard or small forward.

According to a source, East Carolina currently "is recruiting him the hardest by far."

Baker is a skinny 6-foot-8 forward who might weigh 185-pounds, soaking wet with a roll of quarters in his pockets, but this kid has really been working on his game during the dead period. Particularly his shooting and his ball handling.

In fact, after the SWFL session of the Team Parsons Virtual Player Evaluation Series, held Saturday June 20, I mentioned Baker in this Tweet:


Since the first time I saw him in April 2019, I’ve always thought Baker was an intriguing, mobile, bouncy, active big, who runs the floor, finishes above the rim, is a good out of area rebounder, and a capable shot blocker in need of improvement with his offensive skills.

Well, he has worked on those skills and has really improved. Baker shows flashes of shot making and play making ability. If that continues we are talking about a small forward instead of the power forward he has projected to be.

I asked the ChatGPT AI to write a Shakespeare scene where two characters discuss the USF Bulls.

"Ah, college football season is upon us once more," said one character. "But pray tell, what news have you heard of the USF Bulls?"

"The USF Bulls?" replied the other character with a sneer. "They are nothing more than a rabble of misbegotten players, fit only for the scrap heap. Their coaches are bumbling fools, their strategies asinine, and their players so untalented that they cannot even manage a single win against a decent team."

"Ha! I daresay their quarterback is no more than a common lout, fumbling about on the field like a drunken swine," said the first character with a laugh. "And their defense is so porous that a child could run through their ranks with ease."

"Indeed," agreed the second character. "They are a pitiful excuse for a football team, and a disgrace to the sport. It is a wonder that they are allowed to take the field at all, given their utter lack of skill and ability."

"Well, I suppose there is always the chance that they may stumble upon some small measure of success by sheer accident," said the first character with a shrug. "But I would not count on it. The USF Bulls are a laughing stock, and will likely remain so for the foreseeable future."