The KnightShift Podcast

On this edition of the Black & Gold Banneret Podcast, Jeff and Eric open by recapping the UCF Knights' devastating loss to Louisville from last Friday, including the injuries suffered and what the Knights can still play for with the bye week upcoming. Then Eric speaks with Anne-Marie Watson of UCF Volleyball about her career from nearby Hagerty High School to the Knights, and Bryson Turner joins t...

On this edition of the Black & Gold Banneret Podcast, Jeff, Eric and Drew preview the UCF Knights-Louisville Cardinals game on Friday night and discuss what they learned from UCF's first two games. Then they wade into the discussion of UCF possibly changing its apparel provider from Nike to Adidas. Eric and Jeff weigh in on how moving to the Big 12 will affect all of UCF's sports, including what h...

On this edition of the Black & Gold Banneret Podcast, Jeff and Eric begin by reacting to the new that the UCF Knights will be joining the Big 12 Conference. They break down how it all went down, where UCF fits into college football's landscape now, and much more. Then Matt Brown of Extra Points joins Jeff to discuss the national picture regarding Big 12 expansion, including TV contract possibiliti...

On this edition of the Black & Gold Banneret Podcast, Jeff, Eric and Drew begin by breaking down the UCF Knights' 2021 season opener against the Boise State Broncos on Thursday night. They look at the UCF depth chart, Boise coming in, and the latest trends from Vegas. Then the guys take your questions from Twitter, including analysis of the freshmen on the roster, both sides of the ball, and Dillo...

On this edition of the Black & Gold Banneret Podcast, Jeff and Eric begin by welcoming Chris Vannini of The Athletic on the show. Chris discusses the latest realignment talk, including The Big Ten/Pac-12/ACC alliance, and where UCF fits in with all of the uncertainty surrounding the Big 12, plus thoughts on Terry Mohajir and more. Then Jeff and Eric preview the Men's Soccer team with head coach Sc...

On this edition of the Black & Gold Banneret Podcast, Jeff, Eric and Drew begin by recapping Terry Mohajir's appearance before the UCF Board of Trustees, where he unveiled his plans for expanding UCF's facilities, including the Bounce House and Recovery Cove. Then it's time to preview the UCF Knights Volleyball team in-depth with head coach Todd Dagenais, as they prepare to chase their fourth stra...

On this edition of the Black & Gold Banneret Podcast, Jeff and Eric update you on the latest with UCF Knights Football, including the stadium naming rights situation. Then, Head Coach Tiffany Roberts Sahaydak of the UCF Women's Soccer team stops by to preview her team, which faces a tough schedule coming off a tough season, but has a number of seniors ready to take the helm. Finally, Jeff and Eric...

On this edition of the Black & Gold Banneret Podcast, Jeff, Eric and Drew begin by discussing Bentavious Thompson's departure from the UCF Knights and who will take his place int he backfield. They also talk about highlights from UCF and The American's Media Days this week. Then, Joe Broback of Underdog Dynasty joins Jeff to preview The American, including the preseason polls, sleeper teams, possi...

On this edition of the Black & Gold Banneret Podcast, Jeff, Eric and Drew begin with the latest news from the Big 12 realignment fiasco, with the conference accusing ESPN and The American of interference in its business, and sending a cease-and-desist letter to the network. We discuss that, the reaction to it, how it affects UCF, and what happens next. Then Bryson Turner drops by to update us on t...

On this edition of the Black & Gold Banneret Podcast, Jeff and Drew open by discussing the story on Oklahoma and Texas flirting with joining the SEC, and how that could affect UCF. Bryson Turner joins to give us an update on the UCF Knights alumni who will be participating in the Tokyo Olympics, including when we'll see them in action. Then Bryson and Eric Lopez talk with former UCF pitcher Colton...

On this edition of the Black & Gold Banneret Podcast, Eric and Drew begin by talking about the reports of the UCF Knights and Florida Gators scheduling a three-game series in football starting in 2024.  Then Eric talks with Bryson Turner about three UCF players getting picked in MLB Draft and what it means for the Knights in 2022. Finally, Eric and Bryson answer your questions you sent in, includi...

On this edition of the Black & Gold Banneret Podcast, Jeff and Drew begin by breaking down the news that C.J. Walker, Isaiah Adams and Darius Perry will all be returning to the UCF Knights for the 2021-22 basketball season, including how each player will impact the team going forward and how the Knights' expectations change for the upcoming year. Then Eric joins the guys for a round of listener qu...

On this edition of the Black & Gold Banneret Podcast, Jeff and Eric begin by revealing the winners of the 2021 Black & Gold Banneret Awards across all 22 categories, including coaches, teams, and athletes of the year. Then they discuss the first day of the NCAA's new name, image, and likeness policy, how they think it will change college sports, and give some of the latest stories involving UCF an...

On this edition of the Black & Gold Banneret Podcast, Jeff and Eric open by recapping Rayniah Jones' run to the semifinals of the US Olympic Trials with Bryson Turner, and discuss how that experience will benefit her going forward. Then Jeff and Eric reveal the nominees for all of the Black & Gold Banneret Awards, including athletes, games, moments and teams of the year. Learn more about your ad c...

On this edition of the Black & Gold Banneret Podcast, Jeff is joined by Andrew Gluchov as Eric is taking the night off. They start with Bryson Turner's breakdown of Rayniah Jones' potential path to Tokyo at the 2020 U.S. Track and Field Olympic Trials in Eugene, including who she's up against and her likeliest path to a spot on Team USA. Then Jeff and Drew talk about the big story that broke durin...

On this edition of the Black & Gold Banneret Podcast, Jeff and Bryson begin with their thoughts on the UCF Knights' run to the American Baseball Championship Game, and Eric joins in to discuss the Knights' season overall. Then the guys give their thoughts on the busiest spring semester in UCF sports history. NOTE: We will take next week off and return with a new show on Thursday, June 17th. Learn...

On this edition of the Black & Gold Banneret Podcast, Jeff and Eric begin by looking at the UCF Knights' path ahead in The American Baseball Championship after their win over Cincinnati and ECU's loss to Memphis. They also look back at Softball's NCAA Regional trip as the Knights' season ended in Tallahassee. Then we preview the NCAA Track & Field East Regionals with UCF head coach Dana Boone, and...

On this edition of the Black & Gold Banneret Podcast, Jeff and Eric preview the UCF Knights Softball team's NCAA Regional in Tallahassee, where the Knights will try to make the Sweet 16 for the first time against some stiff competition. Then Eric is joined by Auburn broadcaster Brit Bowen to get some insight on the the Knights' first opponent in the Tallahassee Regional, and share some stories abo...

On this edition of the Black & Gold Banneret Podcast, Eric is joined by Andrew Guchov as they preview the American Conference Softball Championships in Tulsa where UCF is the 3-seed. Eric gives his keys to the Tournament and the NCAA Tournament outlook for the Knights. Eric and Andrew also discuss UCF Football adding transfer Jordan Johnson from Notre Dame and what he will bring to the team, plus...

On this edition of the Black & Gold Banneret Podcast, Jeff and Eric begin by reviewing a record five UCF Knights being taken in the NFL Draft with Drew Gluchov, including each Knight picked, Marlon Williams landing in Houston, and what happens now with the players who didn't get picked. Then the guys review UCF Men's Soccer's run coming to an end in the NCAAs, and preview upcoming national tournam...

On this edition of the Black & Gold Banneret Podcast, Jeff and Eric are joined by Andrew Gluchov to discuss the 2021 NFL Draft and where they think each UCF player will be selected. Then it's off to the country club to talk about UCF Knights Men's and Women's Tennis dominating the AAC Championships, and Women's Golf earning an at-large spot in the NCAAs, and the remarkable story of former UCF Golf...

On this edition of the Black & Gold Banneret Podcast, Jeff and Eric begin with the UCF Knights Men's Soccer team's triumph in the American Championship, and their date with James Madison in the Second Round of the NCAAs in two weeks. They also discuss C.J. Walker declaring himself eligible for the NBA Draft and Collin Smith entering the transfer portal. Then it's over to Tennis, as both the Men's...

On this edition of the Black & Gold Banneret Podcast, Jeff, Drew and Brian begin by debriefing the UCF Knights Football Spring Game and the things that made them happy about it. Then Eric joins to talk about UCF Volleyball bowing out of the NCAA Tournament early, and UCF Softball clobbering #5 Florida in Gainesville. They finish with previews of Men's Soccer in the AAC Tournament, Women's Soccer's...

On this huge, jam-packed edition of the Black & Gold Banneret Podcast, Jeff and Brian are joined by Andrew Gluchov and recap UCF Knights Volleyball's run to the American Volleyball Championship and their path in the NCAA Tournament. Jeff also talks to head Coach Todd Dagenais about his team's third straight conference title. Then Eric joins the show as Drew breaks down UCF's NFL Pro Day, and which...

On this edition of the Black & Gold Banneret Podcast, Jeff, Eric and Brian begin with big news from UCF Softball's big week, and UCF Volleyball finishing the regular season and heading to Cincinnati for the AAC Championship, with sound from Coach Bear and Coach Dagenais. Then it's on to Men's Tennis, who had a huge week of their own with massive road wins and a home victory over Wake Forest, compl...