UCF: 1 More Knight

So first, Happy 4th of July everyone.  It is a special day for me as it is also my one-year anniversary for my podcast.  I put out 90 episodes in a year and today I am also putting my first ever YouTube video out.  Like, subscribe, and watch @UCF.1MoreKnight.  This episode I break down predictions some have for our Knights, while I take you through game by game on what results I feel we will accom...

Our Defensive Secondary looks to be strong this year and with the addition of two strong legs, the Special Teams unit could really bolster UCF's chances at success.  I give my thoughts on who will lead us on both groups and what the overall expectation of Alex Grinch's defense should be this season.  We need another masterful performance in 2026 if we look to be competitive in the BIG 12...

Alex Grinch will need to replace many positions across the Defensive Line and Linebackers.  We talked about who I believe will be starting for the Knights and what we can expect this season.  We will need to match the production from last season and two things are certain...we have depth and athleticism.  Will this be enough to disrupt the line of scrimmage for opposing offenses.  Also, let's...

It is time to talk Offensive Line.  With a new coach and many new players, will they be able to pick up the system and work as a unit this season.  We will need to see improved rushing lanes, better pass protection, and be able to convert on short yardage.  Oh, and let's not forget all the penalties.  They will need to clean up a lot and prove they can move the defensive line when short yarda...

With only 12 total receiving touchdowns last season, the Knights went and got a true QB 1 in the portal with Alonza Barnett.  Will this year's group prove to be targets UCF can use to keep defenses honest.  If we can spread teams out and not let them load the box like they did last year, both the run and pass games could see much needed production for us to compete in the BIG 12.  Also, we ta...

First, thanks to those that called me out on the few teams I missed during the QB episode.  I got so wrapped up in the Sorsby saga I left out the last few teams.  So, I circled back to finish up the preview of the QBs for those teams before moving on to the Running Backs.  UCF has a young returning backfield with the most dynamic of the group injured all last season.  Will Swint be what we hoped l...

With a whole new QB room for 2026, are the Knights in a better position to make some noise in the Big 12?  We look at the roster, and I share my thoughts on this very important lead role for the offense.  While nationally we are still expected to be at the bottom of the league again this year, the Knights could be a bowl eligible team if Alonza stays healthy.  I run through the QBs from the Big 12...

With Brendan Sorsby's eligibility reinstated, what are my thoughts?  I give you that, talk about other issues from Lubbock, and is the Red Raiders schedule set up for another CFP run.  Oh, and don't forget we just completed Super Regionals in baseball, and we talk about the results and match ups coming this weekend.  As I continue to put together my content for the summer, I will chime i...

Let's take an episode and run down the sports teams and how they performed this year.  Year 3 was not a bad year and many teams exceeded expectations.  Some had some growth, others surprised the experts, and a few needed a reset.  Here is a look at some of the good and the bad as we continue building our programs to compete at the highest level.  

After 2 series wins, one on the road at Baylor, and the other at home versus Kansas State, UCF Baseball was hoping to make some noise in the B12 Tournament.  With the 4th seed came a much-needed rest, but we would fall in the first game just like the ladies did.  We would make the tournament with a surprising season that many did not see coming.  They won the first game in the Auburn regional, onl...

While I was sad to see us get blown out at UCLA, it is not surprising with the amount of Home Runs and Runs per Game that the Bruins put up.  We showed some fight in both games early, but we could not keep the bats for UCLA quiet for long.  It was a great year for our Lady Knights with knocking off the in-state FSU Seminoles in the Regional.  We had some veteran players that helped this team matur...

Happy Mother's Day!  It has been a few weeks since the last show and I share what a crazy two weeks it has been.  Then we catch up with Spring Football, Softball, and Baseball for UCF.  Other spring sports are finishing up as well as we are closing in on the summer.  I talk about some other top stories around the country, city, and the BIG 12.  Last, I talk about some more additions to the Kn...

Short one today, but we will touch on another UCF Knight selected in round 1 of the NFL draft.  Who else should be keep an eye on this weekend?  Also, we touch on the last-minute basketball portal moves for both the Men's and Women's team.  In baseball, the Knights lost the 2 weekend games and could not pull off more Sunday magic and lost the series to Cincy.  They would pull out the vic...

Not very many have entered the portal from Men's Basketball and Coach Lazo for the Lady Knights is busy trying to build his team.  Only a few more days remaining before we find out the rosters for next year's basketball teams.  Baseball drops a series to Kansas, who now is in 1st place in the conference.  Our boys are tied for 2nd with a home series against Cincy this weekend.  Softball...

Baseball is in 1st place in the conference after taking 2 out of 3 on the road in Morgantown.  Now they head to Kansas to take on the Jayhawks.  Can they keep the momentum that basketball lost during their season of play.  Softball had another great series at home versus Utah.  With 2 wins and a tie, they are in 5th place in the conference and turning it around from the slow conference start.  The...

While many of the Knights' spring sports are getting National recognition, it is the team not competing right now that is dominating the news.  Much excitement for the opening of Spring Football practice was diminished by the absence of Alonza Barnett from participating.  Concern is growing along with a 3-9 prediction from an article has fans already up in arms.  Many of our teams are counted...

What a great weekend around the diamond.  Softball wins weekday matchup against FCGU before traveling to Houston where the bats came alive.  The Lady Knights were ready for launch as they hit 19 homers in 3 games along with a perfect game from Isabella Vega on Saturday.   They pull back to .500 in conference on the season and host Utah this weekend at home.  Baseball hosted Arizona at home after l...

I guess it is not surprising that we did not play well on Friday in the tournament, since we have been struggling over the past month to get much of an offense going.  Our Knights would fall to UCLA, and the season has come to a close.  I give my thoughts on the season and expectations on the future.  Johnny is getting an extension, and can he recreate this year's magic into next year's...

Our Knights have made the big dance and are in line to play 2 teams with great tournament history.  It all starts Friday night in Philly, where we will play UCLA who has been playing well as of late.  Both teams are fighting through injuries, and the game will likely turn into who is healthy, out of foul trouble, and executing at a high level.  Face it, our team has not looked good the past few we...

Neither game was pretty, but we get a much-needed victory against Cincy in Overtime before getting blown out by the 1st seed Arizona.  Now we wait and see where UCF will land in the bracket during the Sunday Selection Show.  I am hoping for a 10 or 11 seed in hopes to give us a better shot at making a run to the second weekend.  One thing is certain, if we cannot get healthy and find our shooting...

The shooting woes returned for the Knights as they made less than 40% of their attempts and struggle even more from 3 and the free throw line.  Will they be able to turn it around in time to win even one tournament game this week?  I give you my take on how I think the Knights will do, the results from the weekend, and how I see the tournament going for all the BIG 12 teams.  On a positive note, S...

Our Men's Basketball team has dropped both home games to end the season and now more than ever needs a road victory against West Virginia to secure a top 8 seed and bye in next week's BIG 12 Tournament.  With the 111-104 loss in Overtime on Space U Senior Knight, they are now tied with Cincy who faces TCU.  Win and we are good, but a loss would mean TCU would have to beat Cincy or we wou...

Just when it looked as if we were going to force overtime, a foul on a jump shooter left our Knights with a home loss against the Bears.  With 2 games left, they need to get some wins to ensure they have one bye in the BIG 12 Tourney.  Senior Knight Space Game on Tuesday as the Knights look to close out with a home victory.  The Lady Knights win at Houston and will be the #14 seed in the tournamen...

It was a late tipoff, but I manage to stay up and watch our Knights knock off #19 BYU in Provo in front of 18,000 fans.  This was a huge victory, on the road, versus a ranked opponent.  While I do think it really secures a seed in the tournament, we need to continue to win and gain momentum as we enter the end of BIG 12 play.  The Lady Knights fall to West Virgina on Senior Knight and have one las...

It isn't always pretty, but the UCF Men's Basketball found a way to get another BIG 12 road victory at Utah on Saturday.  Another big test awaits as they get ready to face BYU in Provo on Tuesday.  It is getting crazy in the conference and with only 4 more games for everyone the margin of error is shrinking.  Going to be an exciting 2 weeks.  The Lady Knights will finish up this week, an...