Memphis game is all about pride

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At the beginning of the season, Saturday's meeting between UCF and Memphis looked on paper like a game to circle on the schedule, featuring two of Conference USA's top-tier programs and two of its higher profile coaches.

But when the Golden Knights (2-7, 1-4 C-USA) limp into Memphis Saturday to take on the equally ailing Tigers (1-8, 0-5), pride -- not championship implications -- will be on the line.

While winning definitely won't take a backseat this weekend, thanks to a few nagging injuries sustained the past two games, look for UCF Coach George O'Leary to begin to start getting more of his younger players into the lineup against the Tigers.
Kyle Hightower: Sentinel Staff Writer