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Former UCF RB Otis Anderson signs 3-year deal with LA Rams

Former UCF standout running back Otis Anderson has just elevated his football career to the professional level, as the four-year Knight signed a three-year deal with the NFL’s Los Angeles Rams on Wednesday. Anderson and the Rams agreed to a three-year, 2.45 million-dollar contract that will last through the 2023-24 NFL season, where he is set to become a restricted free agent. The former Knight will have some competition going into the season, entering a Los Angeles running back room that now
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Former UCF RB Greg McCrae signs with CFL’s Toronto Argonauts

Four-year UCF running back Greg McCrae has found a new home, as the former Knight will be headed to Canada after signing a deal to play for the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League on Monday. During his four-year tenure with UCF, McCrae rushed for a career total of 2,620 yards, which is the fourth-most in program history. McCrae finished his UCF career with 29 rushing touchdowns, which is also the fourth-most in program history. The former Knight is the current UCF all-time leader
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UCF women's basketball to compete in 2021 Cancun Challenge

The first two games for the UCF women’s basketball team’s 2021-22 season are now set in place, as the Knights will be traveling to compete in the 2021 Cancun Challenge. The Cancun Challenge will take place at the Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya and is set for Nov. 25 to Nov. 27. The 2021 Cancun Challenge will consist of “programs with solid D-1 resumés,” according to the event’s site. The event includes two divisions – the Mayan Division and the Riviera Division. Teams in the Mayan Division incl
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UCF football season opener moved to Sept. 2 in primetime

Just one day after it was announced that UCF plans to have 100% of the Bounce House filled during the 2021-22 season, the Knights received some more exciting news. The Gus Malzahn era will open against Boise State will be shown in primetime as the game has officially been moved to Sep. 2 and will air on ESPN at 7 p.m. The contest was originally set to be played on Sep. 4. This will be the first-ever matchup between the two Group of Five teams, as the programs agreed to play a home-and-home ser
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UCF returns to full capacity for 2021 football season

UCF Athletics announced it anticipates full capacity at its home football games and other home athletics events this fall. The university recently announced its plan to return largely to a pre-COVID environment and said full participation will be allowed at UCF athletic and social events at the start of the Summer B term. UCF Director of Athletics Terry Mohajir said he believes everyone hoped for a full return this fall, and the announcement represents a vote of confidence and a notable step i
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UCF to face Florida State in 2021 Orange Bowl Classic

UCF men’s basketball team will be facing off against fellow in-state opponent Florida State in the 2021 Orange Bowl Classic. The battle between the in-state rivals is set for Dec. 18, the Capital One Orange Bowl account tweeted. This will be the first of the two matchups that will take place at the BB&T Center in Sunrise, Florida. The other matchup will be between the University of South Florida and the University of Florida. This will be UCF’s first time competing in the event since the Knig
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UCF says vaccinated students can skip mandatory COVID testing

UCF says students willing to prove they are vaccinated may opt out of mandatory COVID-19 testing protocols, starting in Summer B. The university will also begin to offer up to 100 doses of the Pfizer vaccine per day at the Student Health Center. • The availability of vaccines at the Student Health Center is expected to continue throughout the summer semester. • “With three highly effective vaccines widely available, we urge you to get vaccinated as soon as possible,” he said. • Starting with Su
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Orlando City, Pride Matches Will Be Open To Full Capacity In June

Exploria Stadium, the home of Orlando City SC and Orlando Pride will open to full capacity starting in June. The announcement came Monday afternoon on the Explorida Stadium official Twitter account and website stating that the new policy will begin with Pride’s June 20 match against NJ/NY Gotham FC and Orlando City’s home match against the San Jose Earthquakes on June 22. Exploria Stadium’s full capacity is 25,500 seats but some seats behind the team’s bench and around the tunnels will be clos
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UCF faces judge over alleged First Amendment violations on Monday

The University of Central Florida will face a federal judge at 1 p.m. Monday to defend itself against a lawsuit claiming UCF policies violate the First Amendment. The plaintiffs are three anonymous students and Speech First Inc., a nationwide membership organization dedicated to preserving human and civil rights secured by law and promoting First Amendment protections for college students with “unpopular ideas.” They are asking the court to enter a preliminary injunction to stop UCF from enfor
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UCF QB Dillon Gabriel Bound for Breakout 2021-22 Season

UCF quarterback Dillon Gabriel will be held to high expectations going into the 2021-22 season. The junior QB has received high praise from college football analysts this offseason. Gabriel will have some new talented weapons to throw the ball to this upcoming season. Throughout the duration of the 2021 offseason, Pro Football Focus has published several lists on social media, ranking players based on statistics from the 2020-21 college football season. PFF tweeted its list of “Top-5 QBs retu
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Orlando Sentinel hosts national rally to save local news

The Orlando Sentinel Guild is hosting a nationwide rally on Saturday in an effort to save local news and the future of journalists. Other unions under the newspapers’ parent company, Tribune Publishing, will also be holding their own rallies today. The rallies come in the final days before Tribune shareholders are scheduled to vote on May 21 on Alden Global Capital’s bid for Tribune newspapers. The company will be voting on a buyout bid from the hedge fund Alden Global Capital. According to
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Publix no longer requiring masks for fully vaccinated shoppers

Publix announced it will no longer require customers to wear masks if they’re fully vaccinated starting Saturday. The announcement comes as new guidance was issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Friday’s decision by Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings to lift the outdoor mask requirement. According to Publix’s website, “face coverings are optional for fully vaccinated individuals inside Publix stores unless required by a state or local order or ordinance.” Publix has been
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Local journalists defend newsrooms against hedge fund Alden Global's bid

Orlando Sentinel journalists and members of the community gathered at Lake Eola Park Saturday to demand that Tribune Publishing shareholders vote no on selling to Alden Global Capital. Tribune owns important news outlets in Orlando and around the country including the Orlando Sentinel and the Sun Sentinel. Private investment firm Alden Global Capital — a hedge fund based in Manhattan, New York — has cut staff at its Media News Group by 76%, according to an article by The Wall Street Journal.
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Masks no longer required at UCF

UCF announced masks will no longer be required on campus, and it started on Monday. The school said that while masks on-campus will still be encouraged for its faculty and students, they will no longer be required. “Following guidance from the Board of Governors and in collaboration with the other State University System institutions, effective May 10, 2021, UCF encourages rather than requires our campus community to wear face coverings indoors and to follow CDC guidelines on our campuses and
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UCF could allow full stadiums, moves to pre-pandemic operations in summer

UCF plans to eliminate physical distancing requirements and could allow fans back in the Bounce House at 100% capacity this fall. The university said it will begin largely operating the way it did before the pandemic, beginning on June 23. “This includes eliminating physical distancing requirements and allowing for full participation in athletic and social events,” a news release reads. The school first said in March it planned for a full face-to-face return this fall, but said the announceme
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Governor Declares State of Emergency To Protect Gas Supply In Florida

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency on Tuesday in response to a recent closure of a major pipeline that led drivers to drain pumps in fear of a gas shortage throughout the state. The executive order DeSantis signed on Tuesday is in response to a ransomware cyberattack that forced the Colonial Pipeline to halt all of its operations on May 7 to help contain the hack. The nation’s largest fuel pipeline supplies about 45% of the fuel consumed in the in the southeastern U.S. De
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UCF and Wichita State split first two games of series

The UCF Knights battled against the Wichita State Shockers as the two teams split the first two games of their four-game weekend series during Friday’s doubleheader at John Euliano Park. The Knights quickly found themselves trailing Wichita State in game one after Shockers sophomore second baseman Jack Sigrist tallied up two early scores. Sigrist reached home plate off an RBI from Shockers senior outfielder Corrigan Bartlett at the top of the first inning. Sigrist, in addition, recorded a solo
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Tacko Fall returns to Orlando in Celtics dominant win over Magic

The Boston Celtics dominated the Orlando Magic 132-96 at Amway Center on Wednesday, and former UCF center Tacko Fall added a clip to the highlight reel late in the game. The Magic came into Wednesday night’s game with the return of head coach Steve Clifford, who missed the previous six games due to testing positive for COVID-19. The team went 3-3 in his absence while under assistant coach Tyrone Corbin. Two stolen balls after consecutive possessions, along with an injury to guard Cole Anthony
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UCF Knights set record in 2021 NFL Draft

The Knights set a program record with five players being selected in the 2021 NFL Draft, beating a previous record of four that was set in 2003 and 2018. The defensive back from Fort Walton Beach, Florida, had an impressive career with the Knights capping off his career ranked fourth in UCF history with seven forced fumbles, fifth with 10 career interceptions, and finished with a total of 291 tackles. During his final season with the Knights, Grant led the team with 72 tackles and contributed
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Magic hit game-winning shot, beat Grizzlies 112-111

Rookie guard Cole Anthony hit a game-winning 3-pointer with 0.1 seconds left on the clock to give the Orlando Magic a victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday night at Amway Arena. This was the second consecutive night for the Magic playing against the Grizzlies, with Orlando losing 92-75 in a game where both teams shot under 40% from the court. The first three quarters were much of the same for the Magic, which had the team struggling to find a rhythm offensively. The Magic shot 7-of-19
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