Archive for the ‘Sports’ Category

Orlando-Boston Recap: Paul Pierce, Shorthanded Celtics Overcome 27-Point Deficit to Shock Magic

A mere three days after the Orlando Magic were outright humiliated by the Boston Celtics, being held to a franchise low in points (56) and field goals (16), the same men in green got the best of Dwight Howard and the Magic again Thursday night. The Magic blew a 21-point halftime lead, the largest blown...
January 26th, 2012 | Basketball, 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

UCF-Tulsa Recap: Knights Comeback Bid Falls Short in Back-and-Forth Thriller

Games coming down to the wire seems to be a theme for the UCF men’s basketball team this year. Following four straight games that have been decided to seven points or less, including two games that have been decided by a point, the Knights’ (15-5, 5-2 C-USA) fell short to Tulsa, 66-61, at...
January 25th, 2012 | Basketball, Sports | Read More

UCF Sports Roundtable Edition 4: KnightNews Sports Team Debates Knights Basketball

In a follow up of the roundtable from several weeks ago, the KnightNews.com Sports Department has returned for the latest edition of the UCF Sports Roundtable- this time with a focus on the 15-4 UCF Basketball team, who is coming off impressive wins over Memphis and UAB. Plenty of things have happened...
January 23rd, 2012 | Basketball, 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

Onward State Managing Editor Resigns After Paterno Death Report

The twitter account that first reported former Penn State coach Joe Paterno died just posted an update linking to a letter of resignation from its managing editor, Devon Edwards. Devon Edwards Once the normally reputable national CBS Sports outlet picked up the student news source’s story, the...
January 21st, 2012 | Beyond UCF, Football, News, Sports | Read More

Spokesman Denies Report Joe Paterno Dies at Age 85

Former Penn State football coach Joe Paterno, 85, known by the college football world as “JoePa”, was reported to have died by a Penn State news publication Saturday, according to CBS. That report has since been retracted. Initial Incorrect Report on CBS Sports, Linking to Onward State Following...
January 21st, 2012 | Football, News, Sports | Read More

UCF Football Names Jim Fleming As Defensive Coordinator

After Ted Roof’s 33-day stint as the UCF defensive coordinator before bolting for Penn State last month, the Knights were in need of a new defensive coordinator. Head coach George O’Leary announced Thursday that current linebackers coach Jim Fleming will take over as defensive coordinator...
January 20th, 2012 | Football, Sports | Read More

Photos: UCF Men’s Basketball vs Memphis

UCF forward Keith Clanton (33) drives to the basket during the C-USA basketball game at UCF Arena on January 18, 2012 in Orlando, Florida. UCF defeated Memphis 68-67. (Adam Trumbly/KnightNews.com) UCF guard A.J. Rompza (3) during the C-USA basketball game at UCF Arena on January 18, 2012 in Orlando,...
January 19th, 2012 | Basketball, News, Sports | Read More

UCF-Memphis: Keith Clanton’s And 1 Play Helps Knights Upset Tigers in Final Seconds

The UCF men’s basketball team seemed destined to have a similar fate against the Memphis Tigers that they suffered last year when an Antonio Barton last-second three pointer sent a dagger into the Knights faithful and ended an upset bid. Down two points with four seconds left in regulation, UCF...
January 18th, 2012 | Basketball, Sports | Read More
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