Archive for the ‘Football’ Category

J.J. Worton UPDATE: UCF Football Receiver Suspended From Spring Football By Coach O’Leary

UCF football head coach George O’Leary decided to suspend redshirt freshman J.J. Worton from all spring football activities after his arrest on Sunday morning that involved punching a peace officer. Worton was charged with with felony resisting arrest with violence and felony battery on a peace...
March 20th, 2012 | Football, Sports | Read More

UCF Football’s J.J. Worton Reportedly Arrested

It looks like St. Patrick’s Day can get the best of all of us. According to a report from the Orlando Sentinel, UCF football wide receiver J.J. Worton was arrested on St. Patty’s Day outside of Knight Library’s block party for an altercation with a police officer. READ THE ENTIRE POLICE...
March 19th, 2012 | Football, Sports | Read More

UCF Football Player Arrested; J.J. Worton Accused of Punching Cop

UCF football player J.J. Worton was arrested after punching a cop who was trying to arrest him near the Knight Library, according to a report in the Orlando Sentinel. CLICK TO READ THE POLICE REPORT For some reason, the off duty deputy working security during Knight Library’s St. Patrick’s...
March 19th, 2012 | Beyond UCF, Crime, Football, News | Read More

UCF Cornerback Josh Robinson Posts Fastest Time at NFL Combine

UCF Cornerback Josh Robinson who helped the Knights win their first bowl game, posted the fastest 40-yard dash time Tuesday at the NFL combine. Robinson, who wasn’t even on the top 100 draft prospects, shook up the field beating out LSU Cornerback Ron Brooks 4.33 to 4.37. The two cornerbacks were...
February 28th, 2012 | Football, News, Sports | Read More

UCF Associate Athletics Director Joe Hornstein Released From Duties

In what’s been an up and down year for the UCF Athletics Association, more news tumbled in Monday as the University of Central Florida announced that Associate Athletics Director for Public Relations and Communications, Joe Hornstein, was released from his duties. Chad Binette, Associate Director...
February 20th, 2012 | Basketball, Football, Sports | Read More

NCAA Extends UCF’s Deadline to Respond to Recruiting Violation Allegations

According to a report from the Orlando Sentinel, the NCAA has extended the deadline for UCF to respond to recruiting violation allegations that the program was hit with back in November of last year. The recruiting infractions regarding the UCF football and basketball teams led to the resignations of...
February 7th, 2012 | Basketball, Football, Sports | Read More

M.I.A. Flips Middle Finger During Super Bowl Halftime with Madonna, Nicki Minaj

Singer M.I.A. is at the center of controversy for flipping the bird during the Super Bowl halftime show, which featured Madonna, Nicki Minaj and others. M.I.A. also appeared to sing “I don’t give a (expletive),” during the show, around the time she displayed her middle finger to the cameras. Madonna...
February 5th, 2012 | Entertainment, Football, Movies & TV, News | Read More

UCF Football National Signing Day: Knights Add Size, Depth in 2012 Class

Wednesday marked a significant day in college sports, as it was National Signing Day. Programs around the country received their National Letter of Intents from the newest crop of players. Following one of the best recruiting classes in school history last year, UCF football signed 19 players for the...
February 1st, 2012 | Football, Sports | Read More

UCF Football Schedule 2012 Released; Missouri Playing in Orlando

The following press release was sent by UCF Athletics to KnightNews.com:  UCF ANNOUNCES 2012 FOOTBALL SCHEDULE Knights to host Missouri, FIU at Bright House Networks Stadium.   ORLANDO, Fla. (UCFAthletics.com) – The 2012 UCF Football schedule has been announced and fans are in store for one of the...
January 27th, 2012 | Football, News, Sports | Read More

Family Confirms Joe Paterno Died Sunday, ABC News Reports

Legendary former Penn State football coach Joe Paterno died Sunday, his family said in a statement, according to ABC News. He was 85. According to ABC, his family released this statement: It is with great sadness that we announce that Joe Paterno passed away earlier today. His loss leaves a void in...
January 22nd, 2012 | Football, News, Sports | Read More
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