Around The Kingdom - Did Gus leave it better than he found it?

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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 react to recent comments from Scott Frost that praise Gus Malzahn for building a strong foundation for UCF.

Plus: does football drive the success of the overall athletics department?

Also: Grade year 2 in the Big XII, Softball and Baseball recaps, SEC greed, and who is missing from the HOF

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[Yaes]

Did Gus leave it better than he found it? Don't make me laugh.

 

[DaShuckster]

No.

 

[Bring Back Wackadoos]

Left it better than when he started? Absolutely not…

 

[Knights8590]

Yes and no. At least he didn't hold out for a big buyout. He did beat the Gators in a bowl game with Mikey playing QB. He knew there was no path forward for him at UCF. The crowd was yelling to have him fired, and that would have intensified if he had returned. Potential recruits and fans were commenting about the play calling on offense and defense. The lack of preparation was obvious. Some of the games were like spring games in October or November. He was a good recruiter, but when he left, so did the recruits. He may be a big help to Florida State. He could help their recruiting out. He was also a good speaker. Some of the press conferences after big wins were entertaining.

 

[Willie Knightime]

He was also a good speaker. Some of the press conferences after big wins were entertaining.

I just never felt that way. He always made me cringe. BOOM!!!!!! Lol.

 

[Knights8590]

I sort of agree with you, but I have been taught to look for the positive in people. So, tried to put a little sugar with the salt.

 

[Willie Knightime]

I sort of agree with you, but I have been taught to look for the positive in people. So, tried to put a little sugar with the salt.

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[Knight_Classes_begin_7pm]

HAIL NAW!! He left many people unhappy and confused. He paid a lot of money to a QB that was a flop (which cost us a few games). His play calling was horrible at times! AND...he made bad decisions! ...IMHO

 

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Did Gus leave it better than he found it? Don't make me laugh.

Hey, Coach Frost said it! TT

 

[KnightVision82]

I thought he did a good job with recruiting and working with A.D. to raise money. Organization wise I give him a good grade but his onfield production was a big letdown considering some of the 4 star talent he was bringing in.

 

[Knights8590]

I totally agree with you.

 

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Alex Haynes needs to be in the Hall of Fame​

On Monday, we launched our official campaign to get former UCF Running Back Alex Haynes inducted into the UCF Athletics Hall of Fame. Alex had an impressive career as a Knight, and is currently third in career rushing yards and sixth in career TDs. Also, keep in mind that Alex compiled those stats playing three seasons in Mike Kruczek’s spread offense and the winless season of 2004, making it even more impressive.

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