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    Knights' defense dominates practice  Aug 11, 2008
    The University of Central Florida football team practiced inside the Nicholson Fieldhouse on Sunday and once again, the theme was the same. The defense dominated the two-hour practice. (Florida Today)

    Opening Knight for UCF  Aug 6, 2008
    When it comes to his starting quarterback, University of Central Florida football coach George O'Leary has one main requirement. "To me, it's most important to go with a quarterback that doesn't get you beat," O'Leary said. (Florida Today)

    Michigan Newsstand - July 18  Jul 19, 2008
    Mark Fainaru-Wada ESPN.com A 19-year-old University of Central Florida football player who collapsed and died after a conditioning workout in March carried an inherited gene that has been tied to the deaths of 10 young athletes since 2000, according to autopsy results released Thursday. Associated Press SI.com Steve Spurrier cleared up several items Thursday: He's not leaving South Carolina, he's not ceding his role as the Gamecocks' chief strategist and he thinks he's got a special, albeit... (Michigan Sports -- Rivals.com)

    In Today's Sunday Journal  Apr 13, 2008
    One death, many questionsThe death of a Central Florida football player has sparked questions about the school's training program and a coach's credibility. Let's not whine about wineMississippi, once a wasteland for wine lovers, now has enough offerings to satisfy almost anyone. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)

    Autopsy inconclusive in Central Florida WR's death  Mar 20, 2008
    -- The Orange County Medical Examiner's office said Wednesday that the autopsy on a Central Florida football player was ruled inconclusive. The medical examiner said more testing will be needed to determine what killed redshirt freshman. (ESPN -- College Football News)

    UCF football team focused on home title game  Nov 24, 2007
    30-day news archives. They understand that the people in that room are directly responsible for wins and losses. (Florida Today)

    UCF lands commitment No. 10  Nov 5, 2007
    The University of Central Florida football program has added another commitment for the Class of 2008. The Knights, fresh off their homecoming victory over Marshall, received a pldege from an official visitor who was on campus. (UCF Sports -- Rivals.com)

    Local events  Oct 27, 2007
    The event precedes the University of Southern Mississippi vs. Central Florida football game at 7 p.m.. Tickets are $10, which includes admission to the game. (The Clarion-Ledger)

    Moore on Tech  Sep 1, 2007
    O Leary laughed this week over the phone from Orlando, where he coaches Central Florida football these days. I acted like I didn t know what was going on back then, but I set the whole thing up myself, said O Leary, laughing some more at a trick that nearly worked. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)

    Knights hold short practice  Aug 13, 2007
    30-day news archives. But it is always good, if they do well, Coach O'Leary will bring them inside and just let them learn. (Florida Today)

    Predators name Gooch as president, general manager  Aug 1, 2007
    Gooch has strong ties to the Central Florida football community. He played defensive back for the in 1981 and 1982, before joining the coaching staff in 1983. (Orlando Business Journal)

    UCF lands fifth commitment  Jul 25, 2007
    The University of Central Florida football program has added yet another commitment for the Class of 2008. (To continue reading this article you must be a subscriber. (UCF Sports -- Rivals.com)

    Pritchard picks C. Florida  Jun 16, 2007
    The scoop on college football recruiting. The entry titled "North Gwinnett's Pritchard commits to Central Florida," and any of the comments about it. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)

    WRAL-FM named new flagship station  Apr 25, 2007
    5 starting with the NC State vs. Central Florida football match-up on Sept. 1. "Our relationship with NC State has been a great one over the years and we are extremely excited about expanding our affiliation with the University through this radio broadcast agreement," Jim Goodmon, President of CBC said. (NC State Sports -- Rivals.com)

    UCF lists Honesdale’s Smith as starter at FB  Apr 18, 2007
    Honesdale graduate Shane Smith, right, is listed as the starting fullback on the University of Central Florida football teams spring depth chart ... Redshirt sophomore Shane Smith (Hones-dale) is listed as the starting fullback for the Uni-versity of Central Florida football team on its spring depth chart. (Scranton Times, PA)

    Former Mainland player Ellis signs with Purdue  Mar 16, 2007
    Brian Ellis is the latest Central Florida football player to sign an NCAA Division I grant. Ellis, a tight end on Daytona Beach Mainland's 2003 state championship team, was an all-conference linebacker for College of the Sequoias in Visalia, Calif. (Orlando Sentinel -- Sports)

    Coaches and Doctors Top State Pay List  Feb 4, 2007
    George O'Leary, University of Central Florida football coach, $1 million. 3. (The Ledger)

    Postseason success leads to state honors in 1B  Jan 16, 2007
    Which matchup do you expect for the Super Bowl. Results are not scientific. (Orlando Sentinel -- Sports)

    CAMPUS CHRONICLES: Week's bizarre stories  Nov 23, 2006
    The new Central Florida football stadium. An Ole Miss professor gets arrested to raise money. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)

    Orlando will build arena for Magic, renovate Citrus Bowl  Sep 30, 2006
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    Slow start hasn't doused Golden Knights' goals  Sep 22, 2006
    ORLANDO - Their 1-2 record and spotty play to this point seems to suggest that the University of Central Florida football team could be in for a long year. History, however, indicates that there's no reason for the Golden Knights to panic just yet. (Florida Today)

    IN DEPTH: UCF Defense vs Florida Offense  Sep 8, 2006
    com Senior ColumnistDate: Sep 8, 2006 Joe Burnett splashed onto the University of Central Florida football scene like no other player in school history. The Eustis native earned Freshman All-American honors from several media groups for his play at cornerback and as a special teams return specialist. (FightinGators.com)

    UCF's Welsh ready to shoulder load as senior  Jul 24, 2006
    But most of all, Chris Welsh of Cocoa has fought his way back from a devastating shoulder injury because he desperately craves the respect and admiration of his teammates on the University of Central Florida football team. To some it might seem like a cheesy clich of a concept. (Florida Today)

    Bowden Tops Hall Inductees  May 17, 2006
    "We're always interested [in hosting Notre Dame], but we already have 10 Bucs games and six or seven USF games," said Saavedra, who noted Jacksonville hosts the NFL Jaguars and Orlando hosts University of Central Florida football games, but neither site hosts both NFL and college football like Raymond James Stadium. "We have fewer [available] dates than the other two. We're interested, but the availability is why they might be talking to Jacksonville and Orlando.". (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- Sports)



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