Fans shouted the ever popular “you suck,” among other things, as he entered the tunnel. While looking into Rob Calabrese’s eyes as he walked you could see that not only was he aware of what was being said, but how much it was hurting him.
UCF quarterback Rob Calabrese answered critics Saturday night with a phenomenal performance against South Dakota, leading the Knights to touchdowns on each of the three drives he led over the first two quarters in a decisive 38-7 win at Bright House Networks Stadium.
Former UCF football greats returned to campus Saturday as a current crop of Knights showcased skills and fought for roster spots on the depth chart entering summer break at the annual spring game in front of 7,288 at Bright House Networks Stadium.
It’s going to be a busy Saturday for football fans at UCF this weekend. The public is invited to an open house at Bright House Networks Stadium, autograph session with many former Knights, and the spring game at 1 p.m. The UCF Barbecue & Fan Day will follow.
It’s never too early to start thinking about football season when you’re living in the state of Florida. On Thursday, the 2010 UCF schedule was released. Along with the standard eight matchups against C-USA foes, the season opens with four non-conference teams.
Take an up-close look at some of the UCF Knights football action at Bright House Networks Stadium this season through the camera lens of Scott McCall. Featured are photos of matchups against Buffalo, Memphis, Miami, Marshall and Houston. Enjoy.
The UCF football team defeats a ranked team, Isaac Sosa hits six three-pointers for the UCF basketball team, Lyman’s Spencer Shumway bowls his way to a state title, Olympia High alum Chris Johnson puts up big numbers in the NFL, and former Bishop Moore standout Jennifer George debuts in a big way.
While Derrick Hallman was sound asleep in the early hours of Sunday morning his cousin was shot and killed in Alabama. After getting the call three hours later he wrestled with the loss throughout the rest of the day.
Remnants of Saturday night’s 27-7 loss at home to No. 9 Miami (5-1) can still be felt on a frigid Monday by UCF fans. It’s just another chilling reminder of how left out in the cold the Knights (3-3) have been in the eyes of the college football world.
UCF head coach George O’Leary couldn’t remember another time one of his teams in Orlando had fought back from a 10-point deficit. After being chewed out in the locker room at the break, the Knights emerged like the sleeping giant UCF has long since described its program as and reminded us all what made their defense one of the best in the country a year ago.