The KnightShift Podcast

On this edition of the Black & Gold Banneret Podcast, Jeff, Eric and Brian discuss some football-related headlines, including Brett McMurphy responding to our own Luke Sarris' questions about leaving UCF off his preseason AP Top 25 ballot, and pay tribute to Jerry O'Neill upon his retirement from the UCF broadcast crew. Then UCF Women's Soccer Head Coach Tiffany Roberts Sahaydak joins the show to...

On this edition, Jeff, Eric and Brian discuss news from the UCF Knights' first week of football camp, including the coaches' poll and McKenzie Milton's interview with ESPN and the Knights' QB situation. Then in one of our greatest interviews in the history of the show, former UCF OT Aaron Evans joins the show to talk about his football career, his transition into the art world, his creative proces...

On this edition of the Black & Gold Banneret Podcast, Jeff, Eric and Brian open with a recap of UCF Football's Media Day and first practice, with sound from QBs Brandon Wimbush and Dillon Gabriel. Then UCF alumnus Eric Henry of SB Nation's Underdog Dynasty joins us to discuss FIU's addition to UCF's 2020 and 2022 schedule, and what that matchup may or may not do for UCF. Finally we answer some mor...

On this edition of the Black & Gold Banneret Podcast, Jeff, Eric and Brian answer questions from the fans in our first "Ask The Banneret" segment. Then Eric is joined by former UCF Women's Soccer star and current Orlando Pride player Bridget Callahan. They discuss her time at UCF and her experience with some of the best players in the world as a Knight and with the Pride. Finally, Eric gets some h...

On this edition of the Black & Gold Banneret Podcast, Jeff, Eric and Brian recap the 2019 American Athletic Conference Football Media Days in Rhode Island, including a look at the preseason predictions and some conference news. We also recap news from elsewhere around the UCF sports world, including Basketball's series with Miami and more. Follow us on Twitter at @UCF_Banneret. You can follow us i...

On this edition of the Black & Gold Banneret Podcast, Eric and Brian take the reins with Jeff on vacation and open by breaking down the late news Wednesday that UCF QB Darriel Mack Jr. will be out indefinitely with a broken ankle. They also take on Tacko Fall's breakout in the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas. Then Eric is joined by Despina Barton of Spectrum Sports 360, who dishes on UCF's NBA pros...

On this episode, Jeff, Eric and Brian discuss UConn's decision to leave The American, why they did it, and what the American should do in the aftermath, inclusing whether they should invite anyone, and if so, who. Then Philip Rossman-Reich (@philiprr_OMD) of Orlando Magic Daily joins to discuss UCF's NBA prospects as they enter into the NBA Summer League. Finally, the guys wrap with a look at each...

Jeff, Eric and Brian reveal the winners of the 2019 Black & Gold Banneret Awards! We go over the voting for all 14 awards, including: - Women's Team Coach of the Year - Men's Team Coach of the Year - Comeback Athlete of the Year - Breakout Athlete of the Year - Senior Leader of the Year - Newcomer Athlete of the Year - Alumnus/Alumna of the Year - Game of the Year - Play of the Year - Moment of th...

Jeff, Eric and Brian give you our staff nominations for the 2019 Black & Gold Banneret Awards! We go over the nominees for all 14 awards, including: - Women's Team Coach of the Year - Men's Team Coach of the Year - Comeback Athlete of the Year - Breakout Athlete of the Year - Senior Leader of the Year - Newcomer Athlete of the Year - Alumnus/Alumna of the Year - Game of the Year - Play of the Year...

On this edition of the Black & Gold Banneret Podcast, Jeff and Eric discuss our Twitter poll of fans asking which teams UCF fans would be okay with the Knights scheduling a two-for-one with. Then Eric visits with UCF Women's Golf Head Coach Emily Marron to discuss her team's run to the NCAA Championships. Brian joins in on the show to discuss UCF Baseball's players and prospects in the MLB Draft a...

On this edition of the Black & Gold Banneret Podcast, Jeff, Eric and Brian recap UCF Baseball's bowing out at the American Baseball Championship and getting just barely left out of the NCAA Tournament. They then look back at the whole season of UCF sports and the overall success of all sports over the last two seasons. They wrap up by looking ahead to the summer for the site and all of the content...

On this edition of the Black & Gold Banneret Podcast, Jeff, Eric and Brian discuss USF's scheduling gambit with Alabama and what it means for UCF, plus we dig into how both schools are following completely divergent paths in their scheduling strategy. Then they recap the UCF Knights Baseball team's first two games at the American Baseball Championship in Clearwater, including a dramatic 10th-innin...

On this special weekend edition of the Black & Gold Banneret Podcast, Jeff, Eric and Brian preview the UCF Knights Baseball team as they head into the American Athletic Conference Baseball Tournament in Clearwater this week. They examine the rest of the field, how the tournament bracket shook out for UCF, and break down what UCF has to do in order to make the NCAA Tournament. Follow us on Twitter...

On this edition of the Black & Gold Banneret Podcast, Jeff, Eric, and Brian preview UCF Baseball's critical season-ending series with Houston and break down what UCF has to do to make the NCAA Tournament. Then they take on the latest concerns over UCF's lack of scheduled non-conference games and debate whether UCF needs to abandon its home-and-home-or-bust strategy. Finally, the guys recap UCF Sof...

On this edition of the Black & Gold Banneret Podcast, Jeff, Eric and Brian are up early on a Thursday to break down the UCF Knights Baseball team's postseason chances after a huge road win at #18 Miami on Wednesday night. Then the guys recap UCF Women's Tennis making the NCAA Sweet 16, Men's Tennis getting absolutely hosed at Florida State, and Women's Golf making the NCAA Championship Tournament...

On this edition of the Black & Gold Banneret Podcast, Jeff, Eric and Brian discuss the UCF Knights in the 2019 NFL Draft with Jeremy Brener, who breaks down Trysten Hill's selection by the Cowboys, undrafted Knights' destinations, and who might be the top Knight picked in 2020. Then the guys discuss Matt Milon and Dazon Ingram transferring to UCF Men's Basketball and preview both UCF Tennis Teams...

On this edition of the Black & Gold Banneret Podcast, Jeff and Brian are joined by Luke Sarris, who helps us break down all of UCF's potential NFL prospects leading up to this weekend's NFL Draft. Eric Lopez joins us fresh off calling UCF Softball to talk about Women's Tennis winning The American and Women's Golf making the NCAAs, and UCF Softball breaking their losing streak on Wednesday night. F...

On this edition of the Black & Gold Banneret Podcast, Jeff, Eric and Brian recap the UCF Knights Football Spring Game with guest Jeremy Brener. Brian also recaps a very difficult week for UCF Baseball, and Eric does the same with Softball. The guys also go over conference championships for UCF's Tennis and Golf teams, and then recap the UCF Hall of Fame induction ceremony. Follow us on Twitter at...

On this edition of the Black & Gold Banneret Podcast, Jeff, Eric and Brian debate the recent news of three UCF Men's Basketball players either transferring or exploring the idea. Eric interviews UCF Softball great and newly-elected UCF Knights Hall-of-Famer Allison Kime. Brian catches us up on UCF Baseball, and Eric updates us on UCF Softball. Finally, the guys preview the UCF Spring Game, includi...

On this edition of the Black & Gold Banneret Podcast, Jeff, Eric and Brian begin by updating the Johnny Dawkins situation. Then, Jeff and Eric welcome UCF Football Legend and UCF Hall of Fame inductee Kevin Smith to reflect on his UCF career and the special place Orlando has in his heart. We get updates from Brian on Baseball and Eric on Softball, then give tribute to UCF Women's Basketball's seas...

On this edition of the Black & Gold Banneret Podcast, Jeff, Eric and Brian talk about the latest on the Johnny Dawkins/Vanderbilt situation with Ken Jackson of Community Sports Report Orlando and the Osceola News-Gazette. They then recap the wild weekend that was with UCF Men's Basketball nearly pulling off the spectacular upset of #1 Duke in Columbia. Finally, they discuss the details of the Amer...

On this ultra-special bonus edition of the Black & Gold Banneret Podcast, Jeff and Eric are joined by UCF legend and CBS, ESPN and American Digital Network basketball analyst Mike O'Donnell to discuss the intensity of the NCAA Tournament, UCF's matchup with VCU, and the Knights' chances against Duke, should they get that far. Follow Mike at @MOD4three on Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices....

On this edition of the Black & Gold Banneret Podcast, Jeff, Eric and Brian update you on the UCF Knights' men's basketball team's trip to Columbia for the NCAA Tournament First Round against VCU, and recap the women's team's bizarre selection Monday and preview their Friday night matchup with Arizona State in their NCAA Tournament first round game. For a full preview of the men's game, check out o...

On this special emergency(?) episode of the Black & Gold Banneret Podcast, Jeff, Eric and Brian discuss the UCF Knights' first NCAA Tournament bid in 14 years with UCF Basketball Radio Analyst and former Knights guard Taylor Young. Then, the guys break down the match-up with VCU in the 8/9 game, with top overall seed Duke lying in wait, and examine the bracket from The American's perspective of ge...

On this edition of the Black & Gold Banneret Podcast, Jeff, Eric and Brian preview UCF Men's Basketball's trip to Memphis for the American Athletic Conference Basketball Tournament, recap the Knights' final two regular season games, and give their predictions for where the Knights will be seeded in the NCAA Tournament.  Then they recap the Women's Basketball team's run to the AAC Tournament final,...