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Next UCF hoops game 1/23- Be there!

Looking for UCF shirts?

There is a new online store that just opened up:


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There is also:

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Amazing the UCF Merchandise that is starting to show up. Best of luck to them.

Vote for UCF and McKenzie

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CBSSportsline.com College Cheerleader of the Week: Week 11 is UCF's McKenzie Huebner.

She is a KnightMoves dancer, is attractive and needs your vote! Click on the pic to go to vote for UCF!

Go Knights!

Knightro -- hit or miss?

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UCF merchandise sales are up, but the new logo is news to some students.

The University of Central Florida's athletic logo, which debuted six months ago, has met with mixed reaction.

At the university, most students and fans approve, though some say mascot Knightro needs a makeover. At Central Florida businesses, retailers are delighted with the increased sales and buzz.

"The excitement has just been wonderful -- it's a great add-on for us," said Charlotte Begley, owner of Gator/Seminole/Knight Fever at 3702 Edgewater Drive in Orlando.

Begley, who also sells University of Florida and Florida State University merchandise, said sales of UCF merchandise are up from last year.

Other retailers have experienced similar results, reports Collegiate Licensing Co., a trademark and marketing company in Atlanta.

"Demand for officially licensed merchandise is at an all-time high for the University of Central Florida," said Ander Nickell, CLC university services representative.
Brandon Bielich: Orlando Sentinel

Sept 15th will be a GOLD RUSH!!!!

Whether you are going to be at the 1st Home game or not- all UCF fans should be wearing Gold on Sept 15th!

No detail is too minor as UCF preps for big game

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When preparing to host 50,000 screaming fans, you have to think really big -- and really small.

As small as a charcoal briquette.

That's because a lot of tailgaters at the University of Central Florida's first on-campus football game this Saturday will have to do something with their cooking fires before kickoff.
The solution? Bright-orange steel barrels labeled "HOT COALS."

Luis Zaragoza, OrlandoSentinel

WEAR YOUR BLACK & GOLD!

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UCFPhoto to be selling Panoramic pic of the 1st UCF game at Brighthouse Stadium

UCFPhotos.com has a limited edition picture available for pre-order of the upcoming 1st game game for the Knights at Brighthouse Network Stadium. Click on the sample pic to go to the pre-order page. This is a must have to forever remember our 1st game in our new Castle!

Knightro New And Improved -- Just Like Stadium

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As the University of Central Florida Knights prepare to open their new stadium, an old Knight has gotten a new coat of armor.

Knightro, UCF's crusading mascot, is getting a complete makeover and Central Florida On Demand's John Handiboe was the first to get a sneak peek.

"It's Knightro like you have never seen him before," said Kevin Capers, of Team Knightro. "It's actually a complete 360."
CFNEWs13.com

UCF hosts open house for new arena

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The University of Central Florida is hosting an open house for its new $52 million arena Sept. 9.

Arena General Manager Rodney Reese says the public will be able to tour all parts of the facility, including the luxury suites, club level and box office.
Orlando Business Journal

New Knightro?

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I am very sad to see this as the new Knightro. I know change is tough but this change is not good at all. Lets see how the crowd reacts to him vs Texas. Go Go Power Rangers!

UCF's campus makeover

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The campus that seems "Under Construction Forever" still isn't finished.

But something big has emerged from all of that dust at the University of Central Florida.

Workers are putting the finishing touches on projects that have reshaped the campus unlike anything since the school opened its doors nearly four decades ago.
Luis Zaragoza: Orlando Sentinel

Big changes on campus

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ORLANDO -- Jeramy Devane and his University of Central Florida teammates are fighting an urge.

In helmets and pads under the hot August sun, Devane and the Knights practice most days in the shadow of the glimmering new, $63 million Bright House Networks Stadium. But they don't play there until Sept. 15 -- after a game Sept. 1 at North Carolina State.

They're trying not to look ahead to the home opener against No. 4-rated Texas.

"It's kind of hard not to," said Devane, a starting guard who grew up in Ormond Beach and graduated from Seabreeze High School.

MARK HARPER; Daytona Beach News Journal

UCF after Palm Beach fans

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TAMPA - The most interesting thing I learned at the first of two FSWA Media Days events didn’t come from coaches who will lead their teams against FAU this year.

While UF’s Urban Meyer and FIU’s Mario Cristobal went over their team’s strengths and weaknesses, the item that caught my attention was from - of all places - Central Florida .

According to a UCF athletic department official I talked to, the Knights are planning to increase their marketing efforts in Palm Beach County. Apparently new Athletic Director Keith Tribble, who used to run the Orange Bowl, believes UCF could make serious inroads to developing a following locally. The Knights want to do things like put their games on radio in West Palm Beach and want to explore other ways of courting new fans in FAU’s home county.
Marcus Nelson: PalmBeachPost.com

UCF Knights Armed With On-Campus Stadium

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Fans of the University of Central Florida’s (UCF) football team will have a new place to shout cheers, wear black and gold jerseys and wave UCF flags. Officials at Wharton-Smith, the project’s construction manager, said UCF’s Bright House Stadium will be completed in mid-August.

"The seating structure is 100 percent complete. They’re now working on seating and decking,” said Joe Devillier, Wharton-Smith senior project superintendent.

Maura Bohart : ConstructionEquipmentGuide.com

Athletics Village Complements Bright House Stadium

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In less than two months, the UCF Football program will kick off its home schedule against the Texas Longhorns and it also marks the debut of the on-campus Bright House Stadium.

As News 13's Scott Harris reports, construction continues, but not just on the stadium.

In the whole northeast section of the campus, they are building an athletics village.

If you would like to see this story click here or go to channel 313 on your BrightHouse digital cable. CFNews13.com

UCF Arena is building our star power

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The new UCF Arena, to open this fall, will be more than a sports venue. Its top acts could be music to your ears.

The $52 million UCF Arena, shown under construction last month, is scheduled to open this fall in east Orange County. An arena official envisions the project as a '50-50 mix of sports and live entertainment.' Jim Abbott : Sentinel Pop Music Critic

Former player gives $5,000 to Vanguard Touchdown Club

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Wide receiver Kenny Clark wants to 'give back' to alma mater

OCALA - Kenny Clark felt like it was time to give something back.

The former Vanguard wide receiver has already climbed the football mountain, excelling at UCF before a three-year NFL career with the Minnesota Vikings. Clark was a big part of the 1994 Vanguard state semifinalist team that won 14 straight before a 19-17 loss to Bradenton Southeast in the Class 5A title game. BYRON SAUCER: STAR-BANNER

Autographed Kirk Speraw mini basketball up for Charity auction

In my search for UCF news. I came across this ebay auction. I think it is for a good cause and its an autographed basketball by Kirk!

The organization is New Hope for Kids. Click on the logo to read more about them.




Here is what they are auctioning off.



Good Luck and Go Knights!!!!

A Guide to Recognizing Your Bloggers: Burnsy

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For those of you that read the UCF Future Sports section and enjoyed reading the work of Burnsy. I found this interview he did (click on his pic to check it out). If you miss is wisdom, you can check out his site: Blumpkins for all!

He was one of my favorite UCF Sports writers. Always enjoy reading his thoughts. Look forward to reading his thoughts on this upcoming football season.