Well, for those that need a distraction, thought this was a great story ... and quite UCF related. Paywall, and I won't post the full article, but I'll quote some portions, especially about UCF.

Meet Armando Villarreal, the man behind college football’s coolest helmets​

My theory is that Gus doesn’t want to go down as a one hit wonder with Cam. He’s constantly scouring the portal trying to find that elite run first, serviceable passer, so he can seal the legacy that he has done this twice. Gus has had some really good QBs that slipped through his fingers and are starting at other programs. Meanwhile, we had all the pieces in place to have a great year if we just went with the only guy who can throw a pass in Rizk.

Gus is like the compulsive gambler trying to win it all back to prove to his family he’s not a loser. Complete lack of accountability for his actions.

I wouldn’t have cared if we had a shit team, but we had a real shot at winning the Big 12 with a competent passing game. Wouldn’t be surprised if we win out from here. Gus will be celebrated by some for turning it around, but in reality, we are winning despite his coaching and decision making.

I learned growing up with UCF Football in II, I-AA and early I-A. Over that time, with McDowell, and then Coach K even more so, and definitely GOL during his even number years of the '00s ... there was one thing that always helped me through the game, and the aftermath.

And that one, crucial tool that I put into my football toolbelt this season, especially during the TCU game was this ...

Despair

Yes, it's been absent a long time ... only in 2015 through much of 2016, especially the bowl game, and then BYU at the end of 2020 too. But yes, it's how I made it through UCF football as a fan since '88, and definitely hardcore in the '90s, going to away games, being in big stadiums, and ... blowing it big time in the 4th quarter.

It helped me through our first game at ASU too, when we had 3 O-linemen go down, with Schneider too, and our backup QB played 'catch' with the rushing defenders as he was backpedaling as quickly as he could towards our own endzone, just before the half.

It's how I looked at the '00s, both Coach K and his insanity that made Frost's constant 2 point conversions seem like smart moves in comparison. And GOL using game time as practice ... run it until it works, even after 11 failures.

Despair

It's the tool that has been missing in your UCF expectations, one that helps with all our Power conference aspirations, as they disappear, and you still cling to hope, when ... you should just assume we're going to find a way to blow it, whether it's 12 minutes before the end of the game, or 2 minutes left in the first half with a double-digit lead.

When you just embrace despair, every TD becomes a miracle, every win becomes a shock, and you literally have to have some slap you to make sure you're not dreaming.

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I know everyone hates him but still kinda cool ? He does have more of his touchdowns at UCF than anywhere else.

Well at least of 'modern' UCF time. I doubt he would have accepted this mediocrity. BUT HEY, at least that idiot Auburn fan is happy we hired some loser DC that did something a decade ago.

Sorry Dr Hitt, we're ruining what you struggled to build into a giant. You got us the Big XII, and a giant university, and we're ruining the athletics.

We don't have enough Dungeon threads on him. We need the entire front page... not just half of it.

Courtesy of Christian Peterson / Brian Blackmon & Dylan Rizk / Tim Harris.

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Shouldn’t be allowed on the team plane home. Arizona State is terrible and the only reason we aren’t up by 20+ points is because Gus may be the dumbest head coach in America. We are one of the worst coached teams I’ve seen in UCF history.

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Simple game. Call the first score by your Knights. Winner gets name on the Wall of Fame and a pair of Coozies as well as a gift from our sponsor.​

Rules: you MUST call both the QB and receiver for passing scores along with the yardage. For all other scores RB, kickers, defenders, punt/ kick off returns you must call the yardage and the name of the player. Closest to the yardage wins. Price is right rules: If two people are exact yardage apart, closest without going over wins. You can only play once per account.


2024 Wall of Fame:
New Hampshire - Raynman

Sam Houston - LHall24

TCU - Dungeon Skunked

Colorado - GoldenFunk

Florida - nicholucf

Cincinnati- UCFBBALL

Iowa State - UCFiesta05

BYU - UCF_SystemsEng

Arizona - Dungeon Skunked

Arizona State - ?

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No one wins last weeks contest. Correct call was Jacurri Brown from 4yds.

This week I’m calling from Reddick from 31yds out!

Good luck!
Go Knights!!

Pardon me for a LOL@duh*Bulls post. It's been awhile. FAU & usf are main rivals now. I tried to watch that game last night but first half was bad football. I guess duh*bulls came alive in the 2nd half. Check the handshaking at the end. That's just a bad look in my opinion.

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

In this episode, the guys talk about the UCF Men's Basketball upset over ranked Texas A&M.

Plus: did UCF find a QB, and will it help people feel better about Gus.

Also: Was it a good court storm, should the coaching staff stay, is NIL changing again, and who are the best UCF candidates.

Thanks for watching here.

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

In this episode, the guys talk about the UCF Men's Basketball upset over ranked Texas A&M.

Plus: did UCF find a QB, and will it help people feel better about Gus.

Also: Was it a good court storm, should the coaching staff stay, is NIL changing again, and who are the best UCF candidates.

Thanks for watching here.

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The UCF Knights men's basketball team notched their second win of the season in a hard fought game against Purdue Fort-Wayne. Despite a putrid output from the three point line, the Knights made some timely baskets and got stops down the stretch. Freshman big man Moustahpha Thiam really impressed coach Johnny Dawkins with his composure and shot making in the second half.

More here from Andrew Cherico for the Sons of UCF.

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Not a hugely compelling slate today... Most Big 12 games are vs. FCS, the notable exception being the Big Noon Kickoff game between WVU and Penn State. Houston won't have a cakewalk with UNLV. The Arizona schools play MWC schools in the late window.

Miami vs. Florida obviously the big one in the afternoon.

Mikey Keene in the Big House tonight.

Big 12

No. 8 Penn State at West Virginia - 12 noon (FOX)
UConn at Maryland - 12 noon (FS1)*
South Dakota State at No. 17 Oklahoma State - 2 p.m. (ESPN+)
Towson at Cincinnati - 2:30 p.m. (ESPN+)
North Dakota at Iowa State - 3:30 p.m. (FS1)
UT Martin at No. 18 Kansas State - 7 p.m. (ESPN+)
Tarleton State at Baylor - 7 p.m. (ESPN+)
UNLV at Houston - 7 p.m. (FS1)
Abilene Christian at Texas Tech - 7:30 p.m. (ESPN+)
Southern Illinois at BYU - 8 p.m. (ESPN+)
New Mexico at No. 21 Arizona - 10:30 p.m. (ESPN)
Wyoming at Arizona State - 10:30 p.m. (FS1)

Other Games of Interest

No. 14 Clemson vs. No. 1 Georgia - 12 noon (ABC)
No. 19 Miami at Florida - 3:30 p.m. (ABC)
Bethune-Cookman at usf - 7 p.m. (ESPN+)
Sam Houston at Rice - 7 p.m. (ESPN+)
No. 7 Notre Dame at No. 20 Texas A&M - 7:30 p.m. (ABC)
Fresno State at No. 9 Michigan - 7:30 p.m. (NBC)

I'll be there, would be cool to meet some other Dungeon folks

Woke to lovely block of ice on our AC unit this morning :'(. Any one have recommendations on brands of ac units and how much better some of the fancy stuff like variable speed makes your life?

Really interested in cost saving on the electric bill.

Thanks Knight Nation