Central Florida Future

Sports for September 8, 2010

Rob Calabrese looks to repeat; Jeff Godfrey waits in the wings

In his seventh season at UCF, head coach George O’Leary has a chance for his first 2-0 start come Saturday.

Quest for a repeat title starts at Wolf Run

The men’s golf team has built quite the trophy collection the past two years.

Perfection at hand in UCF Classic

The women’s volleyball team made school history this weekend after extending its undefeated streak to 6-0 on the season, the best opening record since UCF joined Division I in 1984.

Men’s soccer player nabs C-USA honor

Nicholas Keown-Robson was named Conference USA Offensive Player of the Week for his play during the first week of the season for the men’s soccer team.

CFF Breakdown: UCF vs. NCST

Central Florida Future Sports Editors Danny Aiello and Mike Balducci break down this week's matchup between the UCF Knights and the North Carolina State Wolfpack

Sports for September 5, 2010

Calabrese shines as Knights cruise

In a matter of 15 minutes, junior quarterback Rob Calabrese silenced his critics — at least for one game.

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Defensive line, QB play reverse roles in 38-7 rout

For years, it’s been the same old story: efficient defense, suspect offense.

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Knights top Bulls in double-overtime thriller

Friday night at the University of South Florida Soccer Stadium, it was a great time to be a Knight.

Jacksonville shut out in season-opener 5-0

The men’s soccer team opened its 2010 season in dominating fashion Wednesday night with a 5-0 rout of Jacksonville University at the UCF Soccer Complex.

UNCW title improves Knights to perfect 6-0

The Knights made sure to let the state of North Carolina know who they are.

Sports for September 1, 2010

Just did it: Knights swap to Nike uniforms

When the Knights take the field on Saturday, they’ll have a brand new look.

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New pride of the Knights will be Godfrey

George O’Leary is a lifelong Yankees fan.

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This is the team we’ve been waiting for

Don’t think this isn’t the season.

An inside look at the faces of the franchise

On one side of the ball, there’s defensive-end Bruce Miller: a soft-spoken, red-haired, Call of Duty-loving senior, who just happens to be the Conference USA Defensive Player of the Year.

A look inside the mind of a football lifer

To players, he is a disciplinarian, father, coach, role model and doctor.

O’Leary shows confidence in Calabrese to be starter

In a press conference Tuesday, Head Coach George O’Leary, along with seniors Bruce Miller and Jah Reid, addressed the media about the upcoming season and the opener against South Dakota, Saturday.

QB Rob Calabrese leads UCF in the semester’s first test

It’s the start of another UCF football season, and this season is one of promise.

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MGM probed after Jordan tweet

MGM Resorts International was under investigation after the underage son of basketball great Michael Jordan bragged on Twitter about partying at a Las Vegas Strip nightclub

Sports for August 29, 2010

Knights bounce back, blank SDSU Aztecs to win first game

After falling to the Florida Gators in the opening match of the season, the Knights women’s soccer team earned its first win Friday at the UCF Soccer Complex, with a 2-0 victory over the San Diego State Aztecs.

Season starts with straight set sweep at FGCU

Todd Dagenais knew that a road tournament on the opening weekend of the season would be a great test for his young volleyball team.

Preseason ends on a high

The men’s soccer team concluded a successful preseason with a 2-0-1 record, and recorded a victory in its third and final exhibition game, 2-0, over St. Leo, Saturday afternoon at the UCF Soccer Complex.

Owners beware: Fantasy-team killers

If you’re like me, you drafted your fantasy football team before the preseason and bit early on Sidney Rice and Donnie Avery.

Sports for August 25, 2010

UCF drops tough match

The No. 25-ranked women’s soccer team suffered a disappointing 2-0 loss to rival No. 11 Florida Gators in their regular-season opener at the UCF Soccer Complex, Sunday.

No seniors, no problem: Knights confident in youngsters

When women’s volleyball began their season at 8-2 last year, hope was high that the Knights might regain its past success.

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Sentinel: Jordans drop 56K in Las Vegas

A few key players from the men’s basketball team stirred controversy this weekend, and this time it wasn’t over a shoe deal.

Marcus Jordan: More than just a story?

Since when are kids not allowed to be kids?

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Sports for August 22, 2010

Losing out on Big East is good news

Tunnel vision can be dangerous.

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Conference re-alignment: It’s all about the money

When I left Orlando for West Virginia in May, I expected to return to UCF in the fall with a new college football scene.

New coach, new offense, new expectations

Men’s basketball may be a couple months from tip-off, but for the Knights, the work never stops.

Season ticket holders get rewarded

Some of the fans piling into Bright House Networks Stadium this fall will be casual fans, the ones who make it to one or two games this season.

Sports for August 15, 2010

Hail to the queens of our campus

When you set foot on the campus of a school with Division I sports, you tend to think about the big time BCS football games, maybe even your men’s basketball team making it to the NCAA Tournament.

Men's basketball back to work

The UCF men’s basketball team decided to forgo the usual summer vacation and instead got back to work almost immediately

Men's, women's soccer earn preseason all-conference nods

With the 2010 season less than a week away, the UCF women’s soccer team has received plenty of attention.

UCF running past C-USA this summer

It was a summer of firsts for the UCF women’s track team. From winning its first conference championship to fielding its first outdoor All-American, the team certainly enjoyed a historical summer.

CFF Sports Web exclusives

UCF agrees to two-year deal with BYU

Add another high-profile team to the Knights’ 2011 schedule.

UCF baseball coach Terry Rooney inks new contract through 2014

After finishing his second season as the skipper of the UCF baseball team, Terry Rooney agreed to a contract extension keeping him at UCF through 2014.

NCAA Gainesville Regional | May 21-22

UCF softball shut out in Regional Semifinal by No. 4 Florida

GAINESVILLE — A two-run home run from the No. 4 Florida Gators in the top of the first inning set the tone for the game

C-USA Softball Tournament | May 13-15

Despite solid tourney, UCF falls to ECU in championship

HOUSTON — This was the matchup the UCF softball team wanted.

The Knights survive scare from Memphis, play for second conference championship in three years

HOUSTON — Hillary Barrow swung, swung, and swung looking for the perfect pitch to get the Knights rolling.

UCF softball mines one out against UTEP, move onto semifinals

HOUSTON — Junior Abby McClain hit a three-run home run in the bottom of the first inning, propelling the Knights to a 4-2 win over UTEP on Thursday afternoon at Cougar Softball Stadium.