Lots of UCF talk to get excited about. One of my favorite parts is where Eric said he thinks we'll build a rivalry with WVU saying, "I just think its going to be electric and toxic at the same time. They're extremely passionate. We're young and we run our mouths."

There's also talk about us having a chip on our shoulders from going from D3, D2, FCS, FBS, up to the Big XII, historical and current ties to space, size, and youth.
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Fun reading in the pen. Bold predictions:

usf could win the AAC
usf beats Louisville on the road
4 of the 5 OL gets drafted
usf beats UCF

Fun times.

Stumbled across this:

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And.......are they scared when we come down?

btw: some people didn't get into the stadium until 1/2 time....because of the gate security thing.

Thoughts?

One of UCF's top "Hometown Hero" targets in the 2024 class is Apopka (Fla.) Wekiva defensive tackle Sincere Edwards. The 6-foot-3, 240-pounder recently visited campus.

"I got my UCF offer about a year ago around the time Coach (Gus) Malzahn got here," Edwards said. "Coach (Kenny) Martin is recruiting me... (The visit) was real fun. I like a lot about UCF, just talking and being around everybody. It felt like home. And it's close to home."

Edwards enjoyed being able to have some extended time with Coach Martin.

"It really meant a lot," Edwards said. "Especially during film study. I learned a lot from him."

As a sophomore, Edwards had 62 tackles, 12 tackles for loss, 10 sacks, one forced fumble, three fumble recoveries and a blocked punt. He even contributed on offense, scoring four touchdowns.

"I just have fun," Edwards said about his game. "I feel like I can improve my speed though, come off the ball faster. Hand placement, stuff like that. I'm working to get better."

Other early offers include Arkansas, Cincinnati, Indiana, Iowa State, Kentucky, Michigan State, Ole Miss, Mississippi State, NC State and Utah.

What stands out about UCF?

"I love how new they are," Edwards said. "They're bringing a whole new coaching style. They're trying to win. You can tell they're trying to change the program."

In his eyes, the fact UCF is now a Power Five program headed to the Big 12 is huge.

"Now people won't be able to say there's no competition in the conference they're in," Edwards said. "It'll make a real big impact as far as my recruitment goes."

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USA SOFTBALL ANNOUNCES ADDITIONS TO 2022 U.S. WOMEN'S NATIONAL TEAM JAPAN ALL-STAR SERIES ROSTER​

"Representing the U.S. for the first time in their careers, 2022 NCAA Softball National Champion Grace Lyons (Oklahoma) and American Athletic Conference (AAC) standouts Jada Cody (UCF) and Sydney McKinney (Wichita State) will join the Japan All-Star Series roster in addition to Kayla Kowalik and Kiki Milloy who helped lead Team USA to a gold medal finish at the Canada Cup earlier this summer. Also taking the field with the U.S. will be Oklahoma State’s Kelly Maxwell who played a key role in Team USA’s exhibition contests ahead of the 2022 World Games, which resulted in another gold medal finish for the Red, White and Blue."

Jada Cody Bio

So if we are going from 6 mil a year to 30 mil a year, how does UCF spend that extra 24 mil? What are you crazies thinking?

I'm getting the pocket of my golf bag embroided with my name, and I would like to also put the UCF logo on there too. Couple of questions:

1. Can I legally use the logo because it's my personal use or do I need to seek permission (if that's even possible)
2. If I can do it should I use the UCF stacked logo or the new Knightro head?
3. Is there a place I can get the logo files for the shop to scan into their machines.

Never done this before, thanks for any tips you guys can give!

Would be very cool to get Jordan uniforms.
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About the job​

Company Background:

Playfly Sports is the full-service, leading sports marketing and media company that enables brands to engage with sports fans on a local, regional, and national level through scaled linear, digital, and experiential assets. Playfly Sports drives outcome-based solutions into 90-million households via more than 7,800 live U.S. broadcasts of MLB, NBA, and NHL games; and influences sports fans of all ages through the management of college and high school multimedia rights, uniform branding, and high-profile sports sponsorship platforms. The company introduces high school and college students to career development opportunities in esports through CSL Esports, operators of North America’s largest college esports league. Playfly Sports has the unique ability to partner, innovate, and advance the aspirations of athletes, brands, academic institutions, and sports fans across the U.S. Playfly Sports is Powered by Partnership. Visit Playfly Sports online at playfly.com and follow Playfly Sports on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook: @PlayflySports.

Why You Should Join Playfly:

Playfly is a brand-new player in the sports and esports space and we are looking to expand our team! At Playfly you will work with a highly engaged and collaborative team. Join a company with a leadership team that values ideas, innovation and different perspectives. At Playfly, we recognize we are only as good as the people we have working here! We provide excellent benefits including a generous time off package, health and dental insurance, paid parental leave and a 401k plan just to name a few. We also provide you with an environment where you can demonstrate your strengths and gain knowledge to propel your career and continue growing.

Playfly Sports Properties, is the exclusive marketing and multi-media rights partner of University of Central Florida. We are seeking qualified candidates to fill the position of General Manager with UCF Sports Properties located in Orlando, FL.

Vaccination Policy:
Playfly Sports requires all applicants for this position to be vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of hire, unless otherwise required by law. As an equal opportunity employer, Playfly will make accommodations for individuals who cannot be vaccinated in accordance with applicable law.

Job Summary:

The GM will manage the trajectory of the UCF business with a multi-year, multi-faceted and dynamic plan for developing meaningful and sustainable strategies for growth and deepening of partner relationships. The ideal candidate needs to demonstrate prior revenue results and leadership qualities with a minimum of seven (7) to ten (10) years of direct sales and management experience in the sports multi-media environment. The candidate must be driven and coachable to execute the Playfly Sports Properties revenue model and to understand the distinctive relationship with University of Central Athletics, which has a demonstrated track record of success in the collegiate multi-media rights management landscape.

Successful candidate will work out of the UCF Sports Properties offices on campus and be motivated to:

• Work with the Athletics Director and Playfly Sports Properties senior level staff to create a collegial and collaborative work environment that supports revenue growth and new initiatives.
• Develop and model a high-performing staff, continuously assessing and developing sales skillsets including: prospecting, pitching and closing;, presentation, relationship building and partnership growth.
• Prospect, meet and close a significant number of new and renewal high level corporate sponsorships
• Generate incremental sponsorship and other base-building revenues to meet and exceed individual and team goals
• Uphold and support by example a culture of hard work, creativity – always building team belief in the revenue goa

Essential Duties And Responsibilities:

• Help develop and execute a sales plan to meet and/or exceed assigned annual revenue targets
• Identify potential sponsors for UCF Sports Properties through networking with University of Central Florida stakeholders and business partners, researching local, regional and national companies, and selling them consultative marketing platforms that creatively incorporates new and existing inventory including entitlements, signage, digital assets, print, promotion, community involvement and hospitality.
• Work with Playfly Sports Properties and UCF Athletics executives to create sales inventory, revenue projections and overall sponsorship strategy for UCF sponsorship assets.
• Develop compelling sales presentations for new marketing partners by incorporating research, category dynamics and a clear understanding of partner’s marketing goals.
• Manage the sales process from start to finish (create proposals and draft/negotiate contracts).
• Develop key marketing objectives with clients via thorough needs assessment and a collaborative sales process.
• Entertain and cultivate sponsors in various settings.
• Be available for game days and evening athletic events and coaches shows.
• Be available to travel for client presentations.
• Prepare end-of-year recaps for sponsors.
• Represent UCF Sports Properties, University of Central Florida and Playfly Sports Properties in a professional manner.
• Research sports sponsorship industry and stay current with relevant market trends and conditions.
• Manage P&L for maximum revenue and efficient costs.
• Oversee management of media network (terrestrial, digital) and supervise the respective broadcast talent.
• Understand and leverage Playfly resources such as CSL, High School, Home Team Sports, Impression Sports, etc. in order to leverage new business areas, leads, and categories.

Additional Functions:

• Supports and exhibits behavior consistent with the sales and service philosophy of Playfly Sports Properties.
• Acts with diplomacy as a representative of Playfly Sports Properties and the University.
• Creates a collegial and collaborative work environment with integrity, empathy, and innovation as true-north core values.
• Actively work on diversity, equity, and inclusion within the team.
• Work with university to conceive and create more robust digital and social media assets.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Vaccination Policy:
Playfly Sports requires all applicants for this position to be vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of hire, unless otherwise required by law. As an equal opportunity employer, Playfly will make accommodations for individuals who cannot be vaccinated in accordance with applicable law.

Minimum Qualifications:

• BA or BS degree required
• Seven (7) to ten (10) years of direct sales and management experience in the sports multi-media environment Proven sales record with integrated and “conceptual” sales
• Ability to generate and present ideas/concepts succinctly and provide creative solutions to prospects/clients
• Outstanding communication skills are essential for interactions with clients, operational leaders and other senior executives
• Demonstrated professional sales presentation skills
• Must successfully pass background check.

5.5/10. Disappointing follow up to the third one which was very good.

Also, UCF is 45th.

DaShuckster said:

I'm alway amazed at the various ways Trumpsters try to shrug off the January 6th hearings as political theatre.

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goodknightfl said:

I expect most of you will ignore hearings on Biden next year after republicans take over as well. As you should, everything in the swamp is political theater.

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Looking into my crystal ball, here are a few things you can bet the farm on:

1. Trump will get indicted later this year. After the January 6th Hearings conclude, the DOJ will have no choice but to indict Donald Trump for the Coup he attempted after the 2020 election.
2. Trump will run for President again. Donald Trump will announce this year he's running for President again in 2024. Given what's come out since he left office, there's a snowball's chance in hell he'd ever get elected again. But as with everything Donald does, there's a method to his madness. He'll use his candidacy to sway public opinion about his trial. He'll tell his followers (and trust me, there will still be plenty of them) that he's been indicted for "no reason whatsoever" and will tell his Trumpsters that Biden and his leftie Justice Department just wants him out of the way because Biden knows he'll get his butt kicked by Trump (yet again.)
3. Biden will be impeached in 2023. goodknightfl is right: If the House goes Republican after the Midterms this fall, McCarthy will try to help Trump obfuscate his indictment and color the whole legal process as "political" by impeaching Biden (on what exactly - to be determined.) Then we'll hear the refrain that goodknightfl said: "everything in the swamp is political theater."

I never thought our government could fall so far and become so dysfunctional over the course of my lifetime.

As a Jets fan I really haven't anyone that was hard to root for because of where they played college.
I don't recall a usf player ever on the roster, but I could be wrong.
This year has been harder. Even though Cincy is not our HATED rival, they have been more of a rival last few years.
Jets drafted Sauce Gardner. From all accounts he sounds like a great kid. Should end up being a very good player. Blah, blah, blah.
Still, something inside me just can't fully root for him yet because of the last 3 years at Cincy. I'm sure my feelings will change in the future, especially if he plays well.

So, what kind of experience have you all had with your favorite NFL team?

Move to a free state.

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ESPN just dropped our latest film, Dickie V, on ESPN+. we’re excited about this one but wanted to share. Hope you enjoy!

Which one of you is this?

If anyone has kids who play in the area and might want to get a lesson or two.

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Let's say the Big 12 has the opportunity to add PAC schools, but needs to cap the invites at four to maintain a 16-team league. Any further additions dilutes the revenue. Pick your top four.

It's probably six schools for four spots, so I'm going to leave out Stanford/Cal (not seen a scenario where they'd be Big 12 bound outside of a full merger) and then Washington State and Oregon State are clearly on the outside.