UCF’s Senior Class: Recipients of a Wishy-Washy Football Program
Published on: 13th August, 2009
In 2006, the year in which the 2009 University of Central Florida senior class first set foot on the Orlando campus, the Knights football team was still playing games at the city of Orlando's Citrus Bowl, a 20-30 minute ride from where the players hit the books. The season began with ...UCF Knights Football Opens 2009 Preseason
Published on: 13th August, 2009
On Thursday August 6, a brand new UCF football season began as the Knights took the field for their first preseason practice. Sans pads, the Black and Gold worked through individual sessions followed by 7-on-7 skeleton drills inside Nicholson Fieldhouse in the late afternoon hours. Coach George O'Leary told reporters that ...UCF Knights Football Prepares for Grueling 2009 Schedule
Published on: 7th August, 2009
George O'Leary and the UCF Knights are looking to rebound from a 4-7 (3-4 C-USA) '08 record this year. They will utilize their game-hardened 18 returning starters, including starting quarterback Rob Calabrese. However, a tough schedule, which includes several tough Conference USA matches, threatens the possibility of the Knights coming out ...The Gator ‘Bate: Charlie Weis Making More Than Urban Meyer?
Published on: 5th August, 2009
Reporters and college football fans alike made a stink yesterday about Urban Meyer's new 6-year, $24 million dollar contract. The question kept coming up: Is he deserving of being the highest-paid SEC coach ever? I think the biggest question is: Why is Charlie Weis making more than Urban Meyer? It's easier to ...The Gator ‘Bate: Urban Meyer Deserves His $24 Million Contract
Published on: 4th August, 2009
It's no surprise—after winning two national titles over a three-year span—Florida Gators' football coach Urban Meyer is getting a pay raise. It's not an astronomical number—the six-year deal will pay Meyer $4 million annually. When you think about the amount of money that has been generated as a result of Meyer's ...The Gator ‘Bate: Tim Tebow Is a Unitas Award Candidate
Published on: 2nd August, 2009
University of Florida quarterback Tim Tebow, has been nominated for the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award. Just another award the star athlete may add to his already full stock. The award is given annually to the nation's top senior quarterback. The prestigious accolade has been previously awarded to University of Florida legend ...The Gator ‘Bate: UF Football Expects Exceptional Season
Published on: 1st August, 2009
This college football season, the Florida Gators will look to do what no team has in the 11-year history of the BCS—win a second straight title. Not only that, but Tim Tebow and the swamp crew are eyeing an additional prize—an undefeated season. Surely this goal will keep the prosperous UF ...Breaking News: Redskins First Rounder Orakpo Signs Deal
Published on: 31st July, 2009
Brian Orakpo, the No. 13 selection from Texas in this year's draft, has signed a five-year, $20 million deal ($12.1 guaranteed) with his team, the Washington Redskins. The deal ended a one-day holdout—Orakpo was the only player absent when camp opened on Thursday. Today he took the field, on his 23rd ...The Top 10 SEC College Football Players of All Time
Published on: 31st July, 2009
The SEC has a rich and storied past. From the 1957 University of Auburn team, the first SEC team to go undefeated, to Steve Spurrier's '95-'96 Gators a la Danny Wuerffel, every SEC football fan has their favorite memory. What about a favorite player? It's often hard to decide, as the ...Facing Mental Illness: My Hero, Terry Bradshaw
Published on: 30th July, 2009
For NFL fans, Terry Bradshaw is a household name. Drafted as the first pick in the 1970 NFL Draft out of Louisiana Tech, Bradshaw played quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers from 1970-1983. In a span of six years, he won four Super Bowl titles. Bradshaw also led his team to eight AFC Central ...Featured Sponsors
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