Articles By: Danny Peterson

Deciphering UCF’s Potential NCAA Infractions

Following the allegations accusing the University of Central Florida of NCAA infractions, which began in late April with Pete Thamel’s and Pat Forde’s “hit pieces”, will certainly give you headaches. Where does one begin to dissect the allegations when the evidence is cloudy,...
August 27th, 2011 | Football, Letters to the Editor, Sports | Read More

UCF Defeats Houston to Remain Undefeated in C-USA

UCF Knights Go Cougar Hunting The UCF Knights didnt play their best, but found a way to win a tough road game 40-33 vs. the Houston Cougars. The Knights went to 5-0 in the CUSA East and 7-2 overall. The Knights dropped the Houston Cougars to 4-2 in CUSA West and 5-4 overall, and trail SMU by one game....
November 6th, 2010 | Football, Sports | Read More

UCF Football to Big East?

BCS Talks Bring Many Questions Yesterday was a big day for the University of Central Florida’s Athletic program, with the news that the Big East will be expanding their conference by two members. Although this doesn’t mean an invitation to the Big East is a “sure thing”, you can start to get...
November 3rd, 2010 | COMMENTARY, Football, Sports | Read More

Living the American World Cup Dream

The greatest month of every fourth year has arrived, and most soccer fans have been counting down the days till June 11 since the ball dropped to bring in the New Year. All die hard soccer fans will be waking up a little earlier than usual after a night out at Library or Devaneys. They will witness miraculous...
June 11th, 2010 | Beyond UCF, COMMENTARY, Soccer, Sports | Read More

UCF Gets Slap on the Wrist

Yesterday I received a press release about the “major violations” involving two former employees of the UCF Football program. When I saw the words “major violations”, I was worried the penalties could be loss of scholarships or even worse loss of postseason play. Then I saw the penalties weren’t...
February 12th, 2010 | COMMENTARY, Football, Sports | Read More

A Tale of Two Knights

This Saturday’s St. Pete Bowl game will put two very similar teams against each other. Both team led their respective leagues in total defense and were both near the bottom of the league in total offense. There are some differences though as UCF’s defense specialized against the run with its tough...
December 18th, 2009 | COMMENTARY, Football | Read More

Bowl Bound: Students Hope For Another Shot at USF

The University of Central Florida football team has been extended an invitation to play in the upcoming St. Petersburg Bowl on December 19. Sources close to the St. Petersburg Bowl confirmed the Knights will formally accept the invitation during a 2 p.m. news conference at Bright House Networks Stadium....
December 1st, 2009 | Football, News | Read More

Knights Basketball Beats Albany In Close Game

Redshirt freshman forward Dave Diakite scored a career high 21 points as the UCF men’s basketball team held on for a 76-72 win over Albany. Diakite provided some sensational highlights throughout the game as he gave the fans three stellar dunks including one beauty off an inbound play. He also made...
November 28th, 2009 | Basketball | Read More

UCF Knights Beat UAB To Finish Regular Season

The running back duo of Brynn Harvey and Johnathan Davis combined for a total of 205 yards and 2 touchdowns as the Knights finished the regular season by beating UAB 34-27. Harvey ran for 130 yards and 1 touchdown, as today’s effort put him over the 1,000-yard rushing mark for the season. Harvey’s...
November 28th, 2009 | Football | Read More

Fight Over Storming Field Hurts UCF Spirit

The 2009 UCF Knights football season got off to a rocky start before the season had even begun. It all started when administration decided to cut tailgating hours (SEE VIDEO) and was met with an overwhelming response of outrage from UCF fans. The fans and boosters appealed to keep the same tailgating...
November 18th, 2009 | COMMENTARY, Football | Read More
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