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Tim Harris Jr., UCF's co-offensive coordinator who oversees the running backs, appeared at Saturday's press conference following the 11th practice of spring.

It was a nice change of pace to hear from some fresh voices as the last time we spoke with Harris was about a year ago, shortly after he was hired and once more in that first spring.

I started off by asking about how special it is being able to work with so many talented running backs.

"It's great. It makes my job a lot easier having these guys. They all bring something different to the table. It's been a blessing for me this spring to watch them continue to develop. Last year, they came into the season with not a lot of experience. Getting them all back for a second year, it's just been refreshing. It's been a pleasure to coach them all."

It was mentioned that Isaiah Bowser is limited this spring, part of Gus Malzahn's plan to treat him like a pro. That's allowed other backs to get more reps.

"You watch Johnny Richardson's development and what he's able to do now, last year at this time we probably wouldn't have put him in different positions. That's helped him. Mark-Antony Richards is coming on even more. You watched him last year and midseason he won some games for us. The young guys, I've been pleased with Trillion Coles who is a veteran himself. Anthony Williams, Jordan McDonald. Getting Jordan here early and those older guys taken some reps off has allowed Jordan to accelerate. I've been very pleased with that. I'm excited to watch them continue to grow. This next week is gonna be fun. I told them after practice. Spring has been good, but next week has to be our best week. Those guys have an answering that bell when I've challenged them."

Harris talked about the work his guys put in during the offseason, noting how the strength coaches raved about their development.

"It's bled over into spring ball. I'm seeing it myself. We root for each other. We compete with each other, but we want the group to do well. What we talk about is no drop off. No matter who is in the game, no matter who has the opportunity, we feel comfortable as a group that whoever is out there is going to succeed."

He loves hearing the older guys coaching up the younger guys.

On Johnny Richardson's development:

"Protections is probably the biggest thing for him. You guys saw us last year. Johnny was very effective with the ball in his hands. What my challenge was to him after last season was playing without the ball. That's pass pro. Being able to operate the offense. Being able to do more than just carry the football. When you're able to do that, you become more of a dangerous player... He's answered that challenge. My biggest thing with Johnny is how he's taken coaching. That's what I've been most impressed with. Him being a young player last year and me being new, not knowing me, I coach hard. He didn't always respond the right way. Now you see him wanting to be coached that way. That's helped him continue to get better."

Harris spoke about recruiting Jordan McDonald. He said that was a lot of fun. Jordan is very observant, listens.

They are doing a little bit of experimentation with two-RB sets.

"We understand as a staff that we have a backfield of guys that have different skill sets. We can put more of them on the field together. We're experimenting with that. It'll be good for our guys too. They get excited about it. You can tell they want to be on the field together. That's been really good for us."

Asked to talk about the defense/linebackers, Harris complimented Jeremiah Jean-Baptiste.

How valuable is it to have Isaiah Bowser?

"You can see, when he was on the field for us last year, we were a different offense. Running the ball downhill, his running style fits exactly what we want to do as an offense. Having him healthy and at his best, our offense is ultimately at its best then too. With Isaiah, what we're doing with him this spring is going to help him in the long run. Keeping his body fresh. Isaiah does a good job off the field away from us with what he does to help his body. He does a lot of yoga. A lot of guys, we bring that here for them but he was doing that stuff before Coach (Malzahn) started doing it. He understands how important it is this year for him to be healthy. I'm really excited about how he's progressed this spring."

R.J. Harvey probably left last spring as UCF's No. 1 running back and appeared like he would share co-starting status with Bowser until injuring his knee last August.

"He's done a great job this spring. He's non-contact, we're being safe with him. Having him back out there, flying around, R.J. is fast. We tested him during the offseason. He was still in his knee brace and he was probably our fastest running back. That shows you his ability that he brings. When we looked at where he was before the injury, we can be nothing but excited about getting him back. He's progressed well this spring with everything we have him doing."

I asked for Harris to comment more on Mark-Antony Richards' development.

"Mark has gotten better every single day. He probably had his best week yet. He had been progressing to that point. I've been very pleased with Mark. I love coaching him. Mark takes coaching very well. Building a relationship when I first got here last year, his confidence was a little broken from injuries he had at his last place. I watched him every day develop. I was coaching him hard and he responds to it. Mark wants to do well. Watching him this spring, I'm really excited about his development. You guys are gonna be excited when you see him get opportunities this year."

How was the scrimmage on Thursday?

"We threw the ball more than the first scrimmage. Watching our guys get into the pass pro stuff, the route running and all that. Identifying things like defensive fronts to make protection calls. Make sure their eye discipline is good. That's what I want to see as a running backs coach. That's so important during the course of the season, being able to protect. We got to see a lot of that the other day. Challenging those guys to play without the ball in their hands. That's super important. It gets lost sometimes at our positions. People only want to pay attention when we're running the ball and scoring touchdowns. Being good at pass pro, catching the ball and blocking for their teammates. I want to see effort. That's what sets guys apart."

Harris loves the versatility of his running backs. They've got guys to execute different things. He also wants to see guys being physical. They want to run the ball downhill, break tackles.

"When I see guys not afraid to run into the defenders and beat guys going north and south, I love it. That gets me going more than anything else. My guys have done a great job of responding to that. They know what we're looking for. Mark-Antony Richards had some runs in that scrimmage the other day. It wasn't always him. You saw some of his runs last year when he's trying to get to the edge. Nah Mark, you're big. Run at people. He's doing that now. It's making his game so much cleaner."

Are all at the Nike EYBL session at Disney's WWOS complex.

All watching 17U games in the Advent Health Arena.

Looking for the boards help because I have no idea what to do. I'm one of those weirdos that is at my "dream job" where I wake up every day excited to go to work. The only issue is that it has limited growth opportunities having said that I make enough money that I am perfectly happy with my life. An ex coworker got me an offer at an aerospace firm (I came from that world previously) that was a huge number (53% raise) and don't know what to do. I left the aerospace world because although I was good at what I did wasn't in love with what I did. At the same time that's a lot of money to walk away from So looking to the board for guidance. I know tldr.

Louisville: I don’t know why but I just don’t care for this school. Has a 80s Miami feel to the program. Over confident etc…. May be a fun atmosphere if they travel.

Cincinnati: I’m leaning towards this game. Respect the program and could be a real battle with winner take all consequences. Potentially national game

Georgia Tech: I use to pick the P5 school but I feel like we’ve moved on from that being the “Big” game. GT is likely to be better this year but do they travel?

SMU: could be good game but TV worthy only.

USF: considered a home game and likely last visit to Tampa. Have really enjoyed the Black Friday rivalry and will miss it. This has always been a game I try and goto but is it time to move on?

Navy: ehh. Not excited. Away game is always a must.

Temple: Ehhh..

Hey fyi , HCQ/zinc is working really well for Omicron. It’s what I’ll be using with my mother in law to bandaid over the shitty vaccine and its enhanced disease

On that note, the great state of Tennessee soon to be joining the club

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At least in 1 poll. 🥎

What's surprising is the Andrew Sundean didn't even get on the Honor Roll despite going 6 for 11 and 5 rbi's

He hosted the antivax all stars recently 😂

He’s breaking away from the corrupt Feds. Next President

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How do I hook up with a softball player for lessons for my daughter?

First he went to UT and then to A&M....couldn't find any BIG Game Trophies from the last 10-15 years.

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Pearson visited UCF over the weekend leaving with an offer from the Knights. Update on Rivals:

Heartbreaking story how NIH death protocols killed an innocent child. The Fauci segment is epic too. This is award winning journalism

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Dyllon Lester, who will enter his fifth season at UCF, made his interview debut following Saturday's 11th practice of spring. Despite being in the regular secondary rotation for years, we've never talked to him.

Lester began by clarifying he's playing safety this spring, but he also has experience playing Knight (nickel).

"It's the second year in the system. It's going smooth. Everybody has been acclimated. It's way easier because it's the second year."

He said Coach David Gibbs and Coach Addison Williams are "great guys with a lot of energy" and "funny."

What was his favorite moment of last season?

"I'd probably say Boise State. It was the first game, a real intense close game. We had ups and downs and won at the end. I also got a pick."

He also had an interception in the Memphis game. I asked which one was his favorite, that one or the Boise pick.

"I'd probably say Boise State because it was more of a clutch moment I guess you could say."

Who's stood out to him this spring?

"On defense, I'd say Koby Perry. He flies around. He has a lot of energy on the field. He's everywhere. I'd say William Wells has been stepping up as well. On offense, I'd say Kobe Hudson and Jaylon Griffin. They've been making good catches."

Lester said the wide receivers are real competitive with guys who can make plays. "They've been giving us a hard time."

Who won the scrimmage on Thursday?

"I'll say the defense won."

He thinks the defense can be really good this year, especially that it's the second year. "Everybody is used to the system now. It should be good."

What does this team want to accomplish?

"The goal is always to go undefeated and win a conference championship as well."

I asked about John Rhys Plumlee's long touchdown run in the scrimmage, noting the quarterbacks were live for the first time.

"It's definitely different when we're going live and we have a guy like that. You can see what he does for real instead of blowing the whistle. He's pretty fast."

He also complimented Marco Domio. He got an interception in the scrimmage.

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On 12/27/2017 at 10:26 PM, NewEnglandBull said:


Same here. After we beat them over the next three years I “may” feel like that is “a little” cute.

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Yep...same here. Although it is probably good for the "rivalry." I absolutely hate that it was to them. Gosh, can we please start playing WVU and Rutgers on a consistent basis again?? Those may have been unofficial rivalries, but it beats having to play that team over on the Central-but-more-eastern-central part of the state.
Nothing's worse than seeing a program that was a level below you a decade ago now become your main rival and then accomplish more than you.
Here's to regaining our supremacy over UCF in 2018 and beyond.

I have not tried to tailgate before a spring game but would like to try and get one in this year. Recommendations for place to park or good spot to go?

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Mark-Antony Richards emerged with some big moments last year, notably his performance in UCF's comeback win against ECU. The former Auburn transfer made some clutch plays down the stretch, including a fourth-down catch and some big runs, capped off by his go-ahead score with just 24 seconds remaining.

His running backs coach, Tim Harris Jr., had just commented that Richards was trying to become a more physical north/south back this spring, so I began by asking him about that.

"I want to impose my will more. I feel like that will help my game overall. It can help the offense as well. Coach throwing me in there to get a first down or a touchdown, whatever it is. It's something I definitely want to work on."

How is he more confident now?

"I'm very confident. Being here a full year now, I understand the offense now. If a guy needs help or misses a signal, I can help them with that. It does come with preparation. Reflecting on last year going into this spring, I knew there were things I needed to work on. I feel I've done pretty well thus far. I've just got to finish it off and bring it into this upcoming season."

Richards talked more about running north and south, trying to break the habit of always trying to get around people to the edge.

"Like last year against USF, we ran a draw. It's a play I can't forget about. Had I gotten north, planted my foot and gone north it probably would have been a 70-yard touchdown. Instead I was trying to get lateral and got tackled. Little plays like that, I knew I needed to work on."

He said the running back room is a "brotherhood."

"I feel each of us can contribute. We all hold each other accountable, starting with Isaiah, Johnny, Trill, Anthony, R.J. The list goes on. We hold each other accountable. It starts with our running back coach, holding us to the same standard. We want to be the ones who set the tone for the rest of the team. It's an amazing running back room that's being slept on."

How has Johnny Richardson gotten better this spring?

"We call him Johnny Rocket for a reason. He's looking really good. He's confident. He's playing behind his pads. He's also getting north and south now. He can get lateral and make people miss. He looks really good. He's a baller."

Richards is seeing Jordan McDonald making major growth. "For a freshman, he doesn't look like a freshman."

Mentioning John Rhys Plumlee's long touchdown run in the scrimmage, I asked what it was like having a quarterback with running back-like moves.

"I remember him when he was at Ole Miss. I was in the SEC as well. I was aware of who he was. I knew he was fast, but I didn't realize he was that fast. He can do it all. He can throw and run, as well as Mikey (Keene) and Tommy (Castellanos). The quarterbacks are unique in their own way. John made a heck of a run. It's exciting to see him out there. He's looked comfortable. I think he'll be an upgrade to the offense."

Is he excited the offense can be better than last season?

"We have a certain standard. Last year, we played well as an offense. I feel as a whole we can do better. I feel like we all understand that. We want to get back to airing it down field, running the ball effectively. I feel the pieces we've put into the puzzle, the transfer portal or high school guys coming in, I feel we can do just that. Going into the season, we have a certain expectation and we'll meet it."

Team goals for this season?

"We want to be one of the best offenses in the country. Simple as that."

Richards name dropped a few guys who have impressed him this spring.

"Anthony Williams. When he got here last year, he was a freshman of course. He seemed nervous, was probably over thinking. This spring he's looked fluid. Everybody in the offense has noticed that. He's fluid out there. He's confident in what he's doing. He understands the detail of each play. In the scrimmage, he actually laid the wood on a defender. That stood out to us. He's definitely made some jumps. I'd proud of him."

Dyllon Lester just said the defense won Thursday's scrimmage. What does Richards have to say about that?

"I think we won."

Dave Shumate helped oversee the recruiting department.

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One where natural rights are debatable and unknown

Any word on this yet?

Doug Brenner, a former Oregon offensive lineman, is suing the NCAA for $100 million in punitive damages in a trial that begins Tuesday in Eugene and also names the University of Oregon and its former head football coach, Willie Taggart, as defendants.

Brenner alleges in the lawsuit he sustained lifelong injuries during a series of controversial workouts in 2017.

According to the lawsuit, Taggart told players when he was hired that he and the new coaches were going to focus on discipline in strength and conditioning and that they were "going to find the snakes in the grass and cut their heads off."

The document states that the workouts took place every morning on four consecutive days, and Brenner was in a group that began at 6 a.m. The lawsuit states that Taggart and Oderinde didn't review the training program with the school's sports medical staff, and Oregon failed to require them to do so.

According to the document, the workout lasted for 60 to 90 minutes, and the staff "did not make water available in the workout room for at least the first day of the workouts." The lawsuit also states that about 40 players in each group had to do "10 perfect push-ups in unison," and if one of the athletes was out of sync with the rest or failed to use perfect technique, all of the players had to do up-downs and start the drill over.

The lawsuit contends that over several days, "student athletes vomited, passed out, or collapsed during the workouts." It says that Oregon's medical staff "acknowledged that the workout went beyond the student athletes' natural limits after the first day, but rather than stop the workouts, university staff brought in oxygen tanks on the second day."

Oderinde, who later was hired by Taggart at Florida State for the same position, was suspended by Oregon in 2017 for a month without pay after tight end Cam McCormick and offensive lineman Sam Poutasi were hospitalized with Brenner and suffered from rhabdomyolysis as a result of workouts conducted shortly after Taggart was hired at Oregon.

We’ll be fortunate to keep it within double digits next year