Has anyone seen anything reported on the defensive lineup? TIA!

He’s not a UCF fan nor an Auburn fan. He’s simply a Gus Malzahn HOMUNCULUS. He’s here to gaslight you fans and promote ANYTHING Gus Malzahn.

One of the greatest of all time is hanging up the cleats.

Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald announced his retirement Friday after 10 dominant seasons.

In those 10 seasons, Donald was a three-time Defensive Player of the Year, an eight-time first-team All-Pro, a 10-time Pro Bowl selection and the 2014 Defensive Rookie of the Year.


He finished his career with 111 sacks, the second-most among primary defensive tackles in a career (behind John Randle's 137.5) since individual sacks became an official statistic in 1982. He holds the Rams' franchise record for career sacks.

How long before TMO starts monetizing UCF athletic head coaching titles?

Seems Stanford is an early adopter.
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NOTE: Returning starters are bolded and letterwinners starred. ... Only players on scholarship are included. ... Walk-ons, including letterwinner Stephen Martin, are excluded.

OFFENSE

X WR
Kobi Hudson*
Chauncey Magwood
Bredell Richardson


Z WR
Trent Whittemore*
Tyree Patterson
Goldie Lawrence
Kason Stokes


Slot WR
Xavier Townsend*
Jarrad Baker Jr.*
Jordyn Bridgewater


TE
Randy Pittman*
Evan Morris
Kylan Fox
Jordan Davis
Grant Stevens


QB
KJ Jefferson
Timmy McClain
Dylan Rizk
Riley Trujillo


RB
RJ Harvey*
Johnny Richardson*
Myles Montgomery


LT
Amari Knight*
Paul Rubelt*
Patrick Barnett


LG
Adrian Medley
Cameron Kinnie


C
Caden Kitler
Jabari Brooks (or RG)
Waitclaire Flynn Jr.


RG
Marcellus Marshall*
Jabari Brooks (or C)
Johnathan Cline


RT
Paul Rubelt*
Wes Dorsey
Keyon Cox


DEFENSE

DE
Malachi Lawrence*
Kaven Call*
Jamaal Johnson


Buck
Isaiah Nixon
Troy Ford Jr. (or MLB)
Daylan Dotson
Zavier Carter


DT
Ricky Barber*
John Walker*
Derrick LeBlanc


DT
Lee Hunter"
Matthew Alexander*
Andrew Rumph
Marcus Downs


MLB
Kam Moore*
Rian Davis
Troy Ford Jr. (or Buck)
Ethan Barr
Jesiah Pierre


WLB
Andrew Harris*
Deshawn Pace (or Star)
TJ Bullard
Xe'ree Alexander
Derrick McCormick


Star
Ladarius Tennison
Deshawn Pace (or WLB)
Christian Peterson


CB
Braeden Marshall*
Antione Jackson
Chasen Johnson


CB
Brandon Adams*
Ja'Cari Henderson
Jason Duclona
Ja'Maric Morris


SS
Demari Henderson*
Quadric Bullard*
Bryon Threats
Jakob Guds


FS
Nikai Martinez*
William Wells*


SPECIAL TEAMS

P
Mitch McCarthy*


K
Colton Boomer*
Grant Reddick


LS
Gage King*


NOTES: This is for spring practices only. ... I anticipate that exiting spring, Kobi will move back to Z and Richardson and Patterson will occupy the X position. ... Braeden Marshall will be moved from nickel to his more natural position at corner. The move will be permanent. ... UCF would benefit from another SDE. ... The offensive line is very thin. Fortunately, Herb Hand plays a limited number of guys.

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Everyone is blaming Gritty

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

In this episode, the guys discuss the start of the spring football camp, which has UCF debuting new QB KJ Jefferson and revamped coaching staff.

Plus: men's hoops takes a game in the Big 12 tournament, does this solidify the season as a success?

Also: Oddsmakers weigh in on UCF, Gabe signs with the Jags, Baseball struggles, and do you trust the hotel room safe?

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Join Eric Lopez and Trace Trylko as they debate some of the current topics surrounding UCF Athletics. In this episode, the guys discuss the start of the spring football camp, which has UCF debuting new QB KJ Jefferson and revamped coaching staff.

Plus: men's hoops takes a game in the Big 12 tournament, does this solidify the season as a success?

Also: Oddsmakers weigh in on UCF, Gabe signs with the Jags, Baseball struggles, and do you trust the hotel room safe?

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UCF is at 70 rn.

Actually not a terrible spot going into conference. The Stetson loss hurts a bit. If we can get to around 16/17 wins I think we could possibly make it in the dance. Obviously a big ask but hey anything is possible.

If the season ended today we’d probably be in the NIT. Maybe with CJ Walker back we can go on a little run here. Who knows

We blast it end of 3rd quarter. Everyone dances!
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I hope your day is grand. Charge On!

#6 Kansas threw in the towel to rest their players for the NCAA's so #11 Cinci coasted to a win last night while #10 KSU had a minor upset over #7 Texas.

Cincinnati has a chance to steal an at-large NCAA bid (maybe Oklahoma's) if they can win again today vs #3 Baylor and reach the semi-finals...

On this week's Sons of UCF LIVE: We're talking UCF Football Spring Camp with former long-time Assistant Coach Paul Lounsberry. Coach shares his observations after watching the first two Knights practices. Plus, we're talking with former UCF Men's Basketball Development Coach, Ben Hazel, about the Knights bowing out in the BIG 12 Tournament.

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On this week's Sons of UCF LIVE: We're talking UCF Football Spring Camp with former long-time Assistant Coach Paul Lounsberry. Coach shares his observations after watching the first two Knights practices. Plus, we're talking with former UCF Men's Basketball Development Coach, Ben Hazel, about the Knights bowing out in the BIG 12 Tournament.

Thanks for watching here.

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We broke them.

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After five years at Arkansas, quarterback KJ Jefferson has transferred to UCF for his final season of eligibility. The Mississippi native talks about his first day of spring practice and what he wants to prove this year.

Jefferson said his first UCF practice was "real different." He was trying to get comfortable with the rhythm and how Gus Malzahn likes to run things.

"It was a great environment with positive energy," Jefferson said. "Everybody was flying around, having fun and communicating with each other. It was a great time being out there on the grass."

Jefferson said he was a little nervous for his first day, but he got over it after the first couple throws.

Asked about his new wide receivers, Jefferson said he and wide receiver Kobe Hudson are like "two peas in a pod."

"We're always talking and being very detailed," Jefferson said. "It's iron sharpens iron in that room. Those guys welcomed me and we're getting on the same page with timing... Just making sure we're on the same page."

What's his expectation for himself?

"Just becoming a more vocal leader," Jefferson said. "Being able to come into a new team and try to earn that trust. Getting guys to believe in me like I believe in them. Like Coach Malzahn said, championships are won by player-led teams. We want to be a player-led team first."

In learning a new offense, Jefferson said it's required some sacrifices and a lot of long nights of studying.

Over the weekend, Jefferson made his first trip to Universal Orlando. His favorite ride? The Jurassic World VelociCoaster.

What does he think of his new teammates?

"Fast," Jefferson said. "The skill guys are rolling. Timing is everything with the receivers. Putting the ball in great areas and getting the ball to those playmakers and letting them make plays."

Jefferson spoke more about his appreciation of Cam Newton, the quarterback he is often compared to.

"I try to model my game after Cam," Jefferson. "If I had my phone on me, you'd see (the videos I saved) of Cam's games, workout sessions or anything about his approach to the game, his mindset. The swagger he brings to the table. That's what I want to present to my teammates, that swagger and confidence to go out there and be the best version of yourself."

What does he want to prove in his final season?

"That I'm a quarterback first," Jefferson said. "I can pass the ball. I know I can create plays with my legs. I want to do that when I have to, but I want to sit there and deliver a good accurate ball. Show that I'm a quarterback and I can do everything a quarterback does, all the intangibles."

Jefferson said he's looking forward to implementing helmet communication later this spring. He said they experimented with the technology during his freshman year at Arkansas in 2019.

"I think it'll be pretty good for college," Jefferson said. "It's preparing you for the next level. It won't catch you off guard, coach talking in your ear, I've got to relay the call."

When do we find out?

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Since I retired my Bortles jersey...time for a Davis one!

It’s early morning. You grab a beverage and set course for the patio. Once outside, you grab a chair and position it out to face the sunrise. Staring out at nothing in particular, you begin raising the beverage to your lips. You pause, lowering your arm back down to rest on the chair of the arm, and release a heavy sigh. “What just happened?” you ask yourself.

This is the metaphoric (or perhaps realistic) scenario the Knights find themselves in after being handled by the Sooners over the weekend. What DID just happen in that three-game set?

Click here to read more from Michael Theed for the Sons of UCF.

It’s early morning. You grab a beverage and set course for the patio. Once outside, you grab a chair and position it out to face the sunrise. Staring out at nothing in particular, you begin raising the beverage to your lips. You pause, lowering your arm back down to rest on the chair of the arm, and release a heavy sigh. “What just happened?” you ask yourself.

This is the metaphoric (or perhaps realistic) scenario the Knights find themselves in after being handled by the Sooners over the weekend. What DID just happen in that three-game set?

Click here to read more from Michael Theed for the Sons of UCF.

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