By: John Weis While I am thrilled UCF is entering the Big XII in the very near future, it doesn’t mean going into a new conference doesn’t come with a whole new set of concerns. One such issue is UCF’s geographical location, which I believe puts it at a distinct disadvantage compared to all other…
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By: John Weis “Why is it taking so long for the PAC-12 schools to realize their conference is a sinking ship, and move on to bigger and better things in the Big XII or the Big Ten?” This question has been asked by countless college football experts, podcasters, and fans across the country for the…
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Will the Big XII Go Shopping…and if So, Where? A List of Potentially Available Teams and Their Fit in the Conference By John Weis Shortly after being named Big XII Commissioner, Brett Yormark made no secret of his plans to expand the conference. “We are open for business,” Yormark said. “Optionality is good. I think it…
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By: John Weis Thank You, To All Who Have Made it Possible How the Big XII Has Risen from Last to Third in the P5 Pecking Order In July 2016, then-Big XII Commissioner Bob Bowlsby decided to “explore the possibility of expansion”. As many as 17 schools, including UCF and (cough, cough) USF presented their best sales…
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Photo Courtesy: UCF Athletics By: Leo Rodriguez UCF Baseball: Knights drop Conference opening series to the Bulls UCF Baseball’s weekend series against USF started off in disappointment. Ruddy Gomez took the mound for the Knights on Friday night and put up a solid start in which he only allowed two runs. The righty finished with…
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Photo Courtesy: UCF Athletics By Leo Rodriguez A loss to the Oregon Ducks in the Second Round of the NIT Tournament wraps up the 2022-23 season for UCF, a season in which the Knights finished 19-15. There were plenty of highs and lows for this UCF team this season. Remember when they were 13-4 coming…
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Photo Courtesy: UCF Athletics WEIS WORDS By John Weis (’94) Next UCF Opponent: Oregon Ducks (20-14) 2021-2022 Record: 20-15 Coach: Dana Altman (34th Season, 730-382 Overall, 13th Season at Oregon, 320-139) Last Game: 3/15 vs. UC Irvine (W, 84-58) Opening Tip: 3/19 7:30 pm, Matthew Knight Arena, Eugene, OR (TV: ESPNU) Opponent at a Glance According to teamrankings.com,…
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Photo Courtesy: UCF Athletics WEIS WORDS By John Weis (’94) Next UCF Opponent: Florida Gators (16-16, 9-9 SEC) 2021-2022 Record: 20-14 (9-9) Coach: Todd Golden (4th Season, 73-52 Overall, 1st Season at UF, 16-16) Last Game: 3/10 vs. Mississippi State (L, 69-68 OT) Opening Tip: 12/19 7:00 pm, O’Connell Center, Gainesville (TV: ESPN2) Opponent at a Glance…
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Photo Courtesy: UCF Athletics WEIS WORDS By John Weis (’94) Next UCF Opponent: Memphis Tigers (23-8, 13-5 AAC) 2021-2022 Record: 22-11 (13-5 AAC, NIT Championship) Coach: Anfernee “Penny” Hardaway (5th year, 108-51) Last Game: 3/5/23 Home vs Houston (L, 67-65) Opening Tip: 3/10 7:00 pm (TV: ESPNU) Opponent at a Glance By virtue of UCF’s 76-70…
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Photo Courtesy: UCF Athletics WEIS WORDS By John Weis (’94) Next UCF Opponent: SMU Mustangs (10-21, 5-13 AAC) 2021-2022 Record: 24-9 (13-4 AAC) Coach: Rob Lanier (8th year, 121-121 Overall; 1st Season at SMU, 10-21) Last Game: 3/5/23 at Cincinnati (L, 97-74) Opening Tip: 3/9/23 2:30 pm (TV: ESPNU) Opponent at a Glance It’s tournament time, and…
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