Archive for the ‘COMMENTARY’ Category

UCF Football: If Bortles Doesn’t Mind, Then O’Leary Should Welcome Jeff Godfrey Back

Maybe UCF starting quarterback Blake Bortles is just saying all the right things to appear unselfish in the public eye. Or maybe he actually doesn’t mind the possibility. I’m talking about the potential return of former Knights starting quarterback from the last two seasons, Jeff Godfrey. “I’d...
April 19th, 2012 | COMMENTARY, Football, Sports | Read More

UCF Baseball Feature: Coach Terry Rooney Building Knights Into Something Special

It is always a good thing to see construction, renovations and improvements happening on a college campus.  It signifies growth and progress; it also allows students to lay their eyes on where their tuition is going. With the nickname ‘Under Construction Forever’, UCF students are no strangers to...
April 10th, 2012 | Baseball, COMMENTARY, Sports | Read More

Commentary: UCF Basketball And Fans Should Be Excited About NIT Berth

The majority of people that look at the UCF men’s basketball team’s season might think disappointment, collapse or even failure. The Knights were 18-6 after beating Marshall on Feb. 8 and seemed poised to make their first NCAA Tournament berth since 2005. Then, they split their final six...
March 14th, 2012 | Basketball, COMMENTARY, Sports | Read More

Missing “Stewie Head” From UCF Basketball Games Returned to Athletics Marketing Team

Anyone familiar with the Family Guy cartoon series is well aware that Brian and Stewie often go missing for days on end, only this Brian was not the one Stewie usually goes home with. Enter Brian Tewes, who happened to be granted the special privilege of flaunting the inaugural Stewie head in the student...
January 26th, 2012 | Basketball, COMMENTARY, Editorials, Sports | Read More

Knight Fan Stan Aiming to Build UCF Tradition, Give Back to the Community With “KFS” Persona

If you’re an avid sports fan, you probably have heard of Mr. Two Bits from the Florida Gators, Fireman Ed from the New York Jets or Dolphin Denny from the Miami Dolphins. They are all dedicated “super fans” to their favorite sports teams and showcase it in an extreme way, pumping up the crowd,...
December 19th, 2011 | Basketball, COMMENTARY, Football, Sports | Read More

Derek Walin to Play with the EC Twins Tonight at VAiN Nightclub

KnightNews.com’s favorite past-time Deko resident DJ, Derek Walin returns to Orlando tonight! Playing at VAiN NightClub downtown, Walin will spin alongside the high-energy, DJ/producing duo, EC Twins. Doors open at 10pm. Come dressed to boogy-woogy–things are going to get wild. See ya there!
November 18th, 2011 | COMMENTARY, Music, News, Night Life | Read More

Herman Cain is ‘Star’ of CPAC Florida, P5 Debate

COMMENTARY For the American Conservative Union (ACU), their yearly Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) is one of the most hyped events for Republicans and conservatives across the country. For the first time, this past weekend, the ACU put together its first regional CPAC here in Orlando,...
September 27th, 2011 | Beyond UCF, COMMENTARY, Politics | Read More

Knightnews.com’s Founder Andrew Stein Steps Down to Start Tribune Career

Andrew Stein, the Founder and Director of Knight News, Inc., moves on to start a career with Tribune Company and highlights his experience at UCF. The opinions expressed in this article do not reflect those of KnightNews.com, Knight News, Inc., its writers, subsidiaries or affiliates. ——————————– ‘No.’ That’s...
August 22nd, 2011 | COMMENTARY | Read More

Ereck Plancher Trial: ‘Boxing Match with Words’ when O’Leary Testifies

The following is exclusive legal commentary from KnightNews.com legal analyst and Orlando attorney Lisa Figueroa. Boxing Match With Words – And the Fight Continues On the day of the most important witness for the UCFAA’s testimony, the Courtroom seemed more like a boxing ring than a court of law. ...
June 24th, 2011 | COMMENTARY, Ereck Plancher Trial, Football, News, Safety, Sports | Read More

New Hampshire Republican Presidential Debate Focuses on Obama’s Failures

COMMENTARY On Monday night, seven (official) Presidential candidates took the stage at St. Anselm College in New Hampshire. The debate, which aired on CNN, was a good chance for Republican Primary voters to see what the current field looks like. It was a night that focused on the failed Presidency...
June 14th, 2011 | COMMENTARY, Politics | Read More
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