Wow, so many players stepped up, But the tight ends did well blocking and with some clutch catches.

All I can do is laugh at this take.
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I don’t say this to take away from what was an undeniably big moment for UCF’s football program. Beating the flagship, even with an outgoing coaching staff and a number of players unavailable, is a praiseworthy accomplishment for first-year Knights coach Gus Malzahn.

But let’s not kid ourselves and pretend this game is much of a reflection on Florida’s program moving forward. UCF used most of its available bowl practices, while the Gators didn’t even come close. Likely no one from the current staff is staying on under Napier, and they were probably not very motivated to coach a good game in this one, nor were the players motivated to win this game.

That lack of motivation is certainly an indictment of the current coaching staff, but it doesn’t reflect on the one that’s coming in and has already made a lot of moves that should inspire confidence in the UF fanbase. Starting tomorrow, this is Napier’s program entirely, and he will start to reshape it according to his long-term vision.

Let’s go

Everytime I record a bowl game we lose, so I stopped and just DVR the replay now.

I know we have a contingent of fans that pick on the few questionable play calls, but Gus’ scheme was finally on full display last night and the difference was execution. I saw tight ends making first level blocks and moving on to the second level and it was a thing of beauty. I saw MK really playing an excellent football game with handoffs and pulling down when the throws weren’t there. I saw a few well timed deep passes when the time was right. Then we had a running back that could milk the clock and keep the ball out of the opponents hands.
How valuable was that time for Mikey and team!? Quick release and just a really good gameplan from Gus.


I am excited to see the future with that gameplan and when Gus gets his full roster. We were more physical and it reminded me of BYU running over us.

Heupel couldn’t win big games because his finesse teams got run over by more physical teams that played solid defense. We were that team last night.

It was so fun to watch and I have to say was like turning the knife as we bled clock and watched Gators exit the stadium. It looked like two SEC teams out there and we were the better one.

Yes, Sir.

Let's keep it to D1 seasons.
For me, I'd say it would rank 5.
1. 2017
2. 2013
3. 2010
4. 2018
5. 2021

Based on overcoming injuries, transfers, and BS. Ending with a win over the gatas is icing on the cake.
2018 is 4 for me because the KZ injury was a huge downer for me.

UCF Basketball will soon have a 7-footer patrolling the paint in Ethan Wisden, a Class of 2022 commitment who recently took his official visit down to Orlando.

Wisden, who just graduated from Highland Park High School in Amarillo, Tex., will play a prep school season this fall at BigTyme Sports Preparatory Academy in Rockwall, Tex., with plans to enroll at UCF next summer.

UCF discovered him earlier this year when one of Wisden's coaches reached out to assistant coach Kevin Norris and the Knights offered shortly thereafter. It was a dream come true for Wisden, who was concerned about getting exposure during the COVID year with his AAU season canceled and college coaches not permitted to be on the road.

"It was amazing (getting that offer)," Wisden said. "One of the best feelings. When you work so hard for something and you start to see results, it's a great feeling. Sometimes words can't truly describe. You worked so hard and it's here. It was an amazing experience."

He said a few other schools were in touch at various times, including Gonzaga, Florida State, TCU and Texas Tech, but none had offered yet. He ended up committing to UCF in late April.

"For me, it was more than just the basketball program," Wisden said. "The relationship I built with Coach Norris and Coach (Johnny) Dawkins was more like a family... I love Coach Dawkins. He's a great dude. He obviously has that background at Duke and played in the NBA. He's definitely a coach I want to play for."

Wisden took his official visit to UCF the weekend of June 11.

"It was amazing," he said. "I like the weather. It's a beautiful campus. The culture and the foundation they're building is something I want to be a part of. UCF was in the tournament a couple years back and I want to keep that going. I want to take us further. B.J. Taylor, I saw something he said afterward and I want to help UCF take that next step to the Sweet Sixteen and Final Four. That's my goal. I know we're gonna be special. We've got great dudes coming in and a great coaching staff. I'm excited."



Not all players were on campus during Wisden's visit weekend, but he did connect with incoming freshman P.J. Edwards who was moving in. His host was Levy Renaud.

"We went out to dinner (on Saturday), then went over to ICON Park," Wisden said. "We had a good time. I talked to Levy about UCF being in the tournament (in 2019) and that March Madness experience."

UCF's tournament team that year centered around 7-foot-6 center Tacko Fall. While Wisden isn't quite that tall, he's hoping he can provide a similar dominating presence.

"I'm going to be a true big," Wisden said. "I'll be in the paint, doing a lot of pick and roll stuff. I can shoot a little bit. I know they definitely want to get the ball to me and grab boards. They want to feed me. I know they like my ability to extend out a little bit and shoot, and I have a soft touch. I can move pretty well. Not all bigs can move well for their size."

The biggest focus for Wisden is to become more physically prepared for high-level Division I basketball. He's in the latter stages of recovering from surgery to repair a partially torn patella tendon in his knee.

"I had surgery in February and I'm working to get that knee and quad strength back," Wisden said. "I've probably got another one to three months (before it's 100 percent). No rush. I'm getting better day by day."

Wisden knows he'll also benefit from UCF's nutrition and strength program.

"I'm sitting at 245 (pounds) right now, so I know I need to add more strength to be ready for the college level," he said. "For me, I'm always trying to improve every day. Get one percent better every day. You don't start off as a D1 athlete. You have to work towards your goals."

Wisden joins a 2022 recruiting class that also includes twins Taylor Hendricks and Tyler Hendricks.

"I can't wait to get there and start a new legacy," Wisden said. "I think we have something special. I'm extremely blessed to be in this position. I'm beyond excited."

Thank the players and the coaches for an incredible season with 3 big wins as they move the program in the opposite direction it was going.
The big 3 wins were firsts: 1) first time to play and beat Boise State; 2) first time to take the lead in wins against USF and 3) first time to beat UF.

What a great Christmas present we received last night...Gus has this program heading towards the future of college football!

Didn’t see it but young kid got split, old man getting cuffs. Anyone see it?

Probably just a small pet peeve of mine, but I would love it if our representatives in media outings would at least mention the 2013 Cardiac Knights. The talking point is always about recent success/2017 Peach Bowl. I love the 2017 undefeated memories, and for that matter the 2018 season and how the team persevered. This season was not outstanding overall, but showed a ton of character, and I love having the opportunity to refer gator fans toward the scoreboard until we meet again. I would just like it if someone would educate our newer staff/administration on the 2013 season when we beat Penn State, Louisville, and Baylor (multiple top 10 teams that year), won the Fiesta Bowl, and our only loss was by a few points to a top 5 South Carolina team. It is never mentioned in media outings, and it drives me a little nuts.

436 total yards, 288 yard rushing, 6 yards per carry, shoved UF off the line all game long, and gave MK enough time to make the throws that he made.

Gus’ offense can be pretty damn good going forward if he can get production line that consistently

I got what I asked for. Go Knights.

Walking around in UCF gear so far this morning / afternoon and nothing but “wow congrats” “you guys handed it to the gators last night”. The outside perception is that we slayed a dragon. Anyone else getting the same reaction?

Before 1980, every single year the Gators were saying "just wait for next year". Well I think there are now back to waiting for next year.

😂*

Congrats!

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One of the most humiliating games for USF football ever

Watching UCF come onto our rented home field stadium, and destroy UF in the same year we lost to them

and sell the entire place out

In our rented stadium

humiliated isn’t even a strong enough word word for USF football right now

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Got to love it

I seem to remember them starting a little Twitter donation chain to fund their new on campus stadium renderings by donating however much we lost to uf by! Just wondering if they now have to steal from that fund? Or do they donate to us now?

His post that is at USA Today:


Charge On!

I'll pay whatever fees lol, just need that keep sake like Marty McFly. Were sold out down here in Volusia county.

Charge On!