Highlights
UCF is one of the fastest rising athletic programs in the Southeast. With an enrollment of nearly 49,000 students, it has the sixth-largest enrollment in the nation. Athletically it moved from the Mid-American Conference to Conference USA in 2005 and has seen instant results in both football and basketball.
The Knights football program (around since 1979) went to its first bowl game in the program¿s history in ¿05 (Hawaii Bowl) and opened the school¿s first on campus stadium in August 2007 (45,000 capacity).
The basketball team opened a new 10,000-seat arena (third largest in C-USA) in November ¿07. The venue is the jewel piece of UCF¿s new athletic village, which features an i...
The Knights football program (around since 1979) went to its first bowl game in the program¿s history in ¿05 (Hawaii Bowl) and opened the school¿s first on campus stadium in August 2007 (45,000 capacity).
The basketball team opened a new 10,000-seat arena (third largest in C-USA) in November ¿07. The venue is the jewel piece of UCF¿s new athletic village, which features an i...
UCF is one of the fastest rising athletic programs in the Southeast. With an enrollment of nearly 49,000 students, it has the sixth-largest enrollment in the nation. Athletically it moved from the Mid-American Conference to Conference USA in 2005 and has seen instant results in both football and basketball.
The Knights football program (around since 1979) went to its first bowl game in the program¿s history in ¿05 (Hawaii Bowl) and opened the school¿s first on campus stadium in August 2007 (45,000 capacity).
The basketball team opened a new 10,000-seat arena (third largest in C-USA) in November ¿07. The venue is the jewel piece of UCF¿s new athletic village, which features an indoor practice facility and football complex, among other amenities.
The Knights football program (around since 1979) went to its first bowl game in the program¿s history in ¿05 (Hawaii Bowl) and opened the school¿s first on campus stadium in August 2007 (45,000 capacity).
The basketball team opened a new 10,000-seat arena (third largest in C-USA) in November ¿07. The venue is the jewel piece of UCF¿s new athletic village, which features an indoor practice facility and football complex, among other amenities.
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Orlando is No. 30 among America's top sports cities
Sentinel ColumnistFrankly, I'm shocked. Sporting News has released its 15th annual list of America's "top 400 sports cities and towns in the United States and Canada (no word on Mexico apparently)" and Orlando is 30th! Boston is No. 1. Good for them but they get more...Tags: ESPN, Wine, Beer, and Spirits, Chicago Cubs, Cloris Leachman, Citrus Bowl
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University of Central Florida celebrates 40 years of growth
Sentinel Staff WriterThe state school that would become the University of Central Florida held its first classes 40 years ago today amid great optimism. It also happened to be one of the most turbulent times in the nation's history. Students, staff and faculty who were...Tags: Robert F. Kennedy, Bright House Networks, Colleges and Universities, Demographics, Martin Luther King Jr.
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Student goverment ponies up for extra UCF-Miami football tickets
Special to the SentinelWhen the UCF Knights face the University of Miami Hurricanes on Saturday at Dolphin Stadium in Miami, there will be at least 500 UCF students in the stands cheering on their team – courtesy of UCF's Student Government Association. SGA is spending $17,500...Tags: Dolphin Stadium, Colleges and Universities, University of South Florida, University of Florida, University of Miami
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Miami Hurricanes look ahead to UCF
UM recap Let's look ahead: At 2-3, the Hurricanes take a week off from ACC play to take on the UCF Knights, also 2-3, Saturday at Dolphin Stadium. The Hurricanes' secondary, which has struggled all season, might catch a break from the Knights, who are...Tags: Disasters, Dolphin Stadium, Hurricanes, Florida State University, Meteorological Disasters
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Cubs' curse is Dodgers' dream as L.A. goes to NLCS
Sentinel Staff WriterThe Big Event 100 years ... and counting. I don't know if it's the Curse of the Billy Goat or Curse of Steve Bartman or just plain bad baseball, but my Chicago Cubs have let me down again. I feel like Bill Murray's character in Groundhog Day waking up...Tags: Wine, Beer, and Spirits, Toronto Maple Leafs, Florida State University, The Express, Elton Brand
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Some Predators commit to play soccer in college
Forum Publishing GroupThe Parkland Lady Predators 18-and-under soccer team can add a few more names to its list of high-caliber talent that's moving on to the next level. Teammates Kristen Poulton and Nicole Ballante are the latest players from the Predators fifth-ranked...Tags: Nova Southeastern University, Florida State University, Colleges and Universities, Florida International University, National Collegiate Athletic Association
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Tars surprise Knights
The Rollins women's basketball team knocked off UCF on Sunday afternoon 82-73 in an exhibition game at the new UCF Arena. Jennifer Musgrove netted 24 points and nine rebounds for the Tars while UCF's Emma Cannon led the Knights with 22 points. The Knights...Tags: Volleyball, University of Central Florida Arena
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UCF Knights' year ends short with loss to Southern Miss
Sentinel Staff WriterUCF's third season in Conference USA ended on Thursday night like its first two did: without a trip past the quarterfinal round of the conference tournament. Thursday's 68-62 loss to Southern Miss wasn't that unexpected after the loss of senior leader...Tags: Kirk Speraw
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Jermaine Taylor shut down as UCF Knights lose to Marshall
Tyler Wilkerson had 22 points and 15 rebounds to lead Marshall to a 71-66 win over UCF on Saturday. Mark Dorris scored 13 of his 18 points in the second half and Tirrell Baines added 10 points for Marshall (15-11, 7-6 Conference USA). Mike O'Donnell...Tags: Kirk Speraw
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UCF Knights play with new spark
Sentinel Staff WriterThere were less than three minutes on the UCF Arena clock and his team was cruising with a 16-point lead over Tulane on Wednesday night. But when UCF junior Jermaine Taylor saw a loose ball rolling around near midcourt, there was no question of what he...Tags: University of Central Florida Arena, Kirk Speraw
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