Excerpt from the blog:
"I think they (Power 5 leagues) do know about us," O'Leary said this week on our Open Mike radio show. "I think there is going to be changes coming up within the next year or two. I would think we're one of those teams that people in the Power 5 are talking about based on wins and TV market and the national TV games we've done very well in. People recognize that."
"We just have to continue to win," O'Leary added. "And there's no question the Power 5 leagues do look at attendance at the games. That's why it's so important to get people in those seats."
O'Leary says UCF's fans can help gain the attention of Power 5 leagues by packing the stadium every home game no matter who the opponent is.
"It's not who we're playing," O'Leary said, "it's that we're playing."
Bianchi: O'Leary says Power 5 leagues are taking n
"I think they (Power 5 leagues) do know about us," O'Leary said this week on our Open Mike radio show. "I think there is going to be changes coming up within the next year or two. I would think we're one of those teams that people in the Power 5 are talking about based on wins and TV market and the national TV games we've done very well in. People recognize that."
"We just have to continue to win," O'Leary added. "And there's no question the Power 5 leagues do look at attendance at the games. That's why it's so important to get people in those seats."
O'Leary says UCF's fans can help gain the attention of Power 5 leagues by packing the stadium every home game no matter who the opponent is.
"It's not who we're playing," O'Leary said, "it's that we're playing."
Bianchi: O'Leary says Power 5 leagues are taking n
