UCF Head Football Coach Gus Malzahn met the media to talk about several staff changes coming in the 2024 season. After a 6-7 campaign, Malzahn called the performance unacceptable and vowed that the upcoming season would be different. Part of the difference will be changes in the coordinator roles on both sides of the ball, first with new Defensive Coordinator Ted Roof, and now with new Offensive Coordinator Tim Harris, Jr. Both coaches are familiar with Malzahn, and he thinks that is important component of success.

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“I think we will develop an appetite for hoops this spring seeing the caliber of teams in our conference and wanting a piece of that. 7-11 in conference play last year was enough to get a Big Dance invite in the Big 12. Let’s not finish last, steal a ranked win at home, and just try to be competitive. Dawkins is a nice, good man. Just don’t embarrass us, please. I’m here for the vibes.”

-Dali

That was me two weeks ago in my 2024 State of the Union article to kick off the year. Well, damnit Dawkins, you accomplished my ask only six games into league play our inaugural year hoopin’ in the Big 12 Conference.

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Maybe the biggest lesson about this inaugural basketball season is that “expectations are the thief of joy.” Johnny Dawkins is maneuvering the SEC of his sport, while another head coach on campus with higher expectations is being a sport about no longer maneuvering in the SEC. Makes you think.

We’re on to Cincinnati.

Shemarri Allen is hurt after a rolled ankle finishing the West Virginia game. Next man up.

If Dawkins brings a ‘W’ back to Orlando Saturday night, maybe I tell Terry to start drafting some contract extension language.

Just maybe.

My latest on the eve of this beautiful Big 12 Basketball Saturday slate. ⤵️

Class is still out

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UCF is 10.

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UCF RB RJ Harvey spoke one on one with Sons of UCF reporter Andrew Cherico about the current state of the Knights team. With new pieces on offense for 2024, RJ is excited about what the Knights can accomplish on the field. RJ also talks about his legacy as a UCF Knight and what it means to him.

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Source is connected but the numbers don’t add up. We keep John Walker one more year. His junior year if he stays healthy will price him out of this place. I believe that one. I also heard KJ Jefferson got a ton of money. Not sure I believe that one since we can’t build a lazy river.
Tennison is gonna play linebacker. I don’t follow it closely enough, just passing along what I heard. The finances players get I find hard to believe so won’t post them. Source says he thinks we can win the Big 12. Was good to hear, particularly coming from him. Not much but better than no info.*

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How am I ever going to complain about a hammy again when this dude torched an entire defense with a bad hammy and turf toe. Dude is tough!!!

NFM

And neither call plays? Can't think of any other example.

UCF WR Kobe Hudson met with the media to talk about the offseason changes and his expectations for 2024. With new pieces on both sides of the ball, Kobe is poised to help lead his team to become a title contender in the Big XII conference.

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If you’ve been considering a brick, order by end of month to have it installed by May.

I wonder if any of the tower work will impact existing bricks?

Anyone have one? Kind of a cool thing to have right? What do the replica bricks look like?

We don’t have one yet but I thought it would be neat to buy, so I can show the kid when we go back to FL for games over the years

UCF DT Ricky Barber spoke one on one with Sons of UCF reporter Andrew Cherico about his excitement for the 2024 Knights season. After an offseason of changes, Ricky is ready to take his game to the next level and compete for a title.

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UCF RB RJ Harvey spoke one on one with Sons of UCF reporter Andrew Cherico about the current state of the Knights team. With new pieces on offense for 2024, RJ is excited about what the Knights can accomplish on the field. RJ also talks about his legacy as a UCF Knight and what it means to him.

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SOLD
Tickets on ticketmaster.com
4 tickets: $35.00 each, no splitting seats
Sec 117: behind home bench
Row H: about halfway down section, rim at eye level
Seats 1-4: seats between foul line & base line, seat 1 next to the rail of Club Seating

Jan. 31 is mother-in-law's birthday. I'm driving my wife to spend the day with her mom, she lives out of town about 2 1/2 hours away

A UCF inspired Rhoback Polo.

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Bro bet on himself and lost several times 😂😂

Using a helicopter to recruit.

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On this week's Sons of UCF LIVE, we react to the return of Tim Harris, Jr. to the Football Coaching Staff. Then, we talk about Men's Basketball with former Development Coach Ben Hazel. We preview the Cincinnati game with Justin Hiles, co-host of the Viva La Cats podcast.

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On this week's Sons of UCF LIVE, we react to the return of Tim Harris, Jr. to the Football Coaching Staff. Then, we talk about Men's Basketball with former Development Coach Ben Hazel. We preview the Cincinnati game with Justin Hiles, co-host of the Viva La Cats podcast.

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Shemarri Allen appeared to be an extreme pain after suffering an ankle injury midway through the second half. He couldn't put any pressure on his foot and was carried to the training table where a pack of ice was applied. He later left the arena on crutches.

Dawkins confirmed it was a rolled ankle after the game, but obviously didn't know the extent of it. Jaylin was asked about how potentially losing Shemarri would impact the team, and he seemed to think the injury wasn't going to be super serious and he wouldn't be out long. We'll see.

Johnny Dawkins:

"Not sure. He's getting imaging tonight to see the extent of what happened. He did roll his ankle, so we'll see. The one thing I know about Shemarri is he' s a tough young man. If he can play and contribute, he's going to do it. We have to get the report back from the doctor to see the extent of his injury."

Jaylin Sellers:

"If he can't play, it's next man up. It would most definitely hurt us, but I feel like he'll be all right. He rolled his ankle a little bit, but he's a tough guy. He'll be all right."

Ummmm what?

Let me be clear btw I had not heard this from anyone and am not verifying this at all.

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Since Kevin is taking his nap now: