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UCF Coach Donnie Jones Responds To NCAA Investigation: “We’ll Put This Behind Us.”

With all the drama that has surrounded UCF over the past few days regarding allegations of a possible recruiting scandal and subsequent NCAA investigation, a cloud has been hanging over the school. Despite the resignations of Keith Tribble and David Kelly, as well as a three-game suspension to Knights...
November 10th, 2011 | Basketball, Sports | Read More

BREAKING NEWS: UCF AD Keith Tribble, Coach David Kelly Resign Amid Alleged NCAA Violations

An eight-month long investigation by the NCAA on the possible violation of recruiting practices by the UCF men’s basketball and football teams came to a head Wednesday afternoon as Athletic Director Keith Tribble and receivers coach David Kelly resigned from the program. UCF President John Hitt...
November 9th, 2011 | Football, Sports | Read More

Hitt Confirms Tribble Out in Message to Students

KnightNews.com obtained the following message sent to students on behalf of UCF President John C. Hitt which confirms reports about UCF’s response to alleged NCAA violations. Earlier this year, the NCAA began an investigation of possible infractions committed by the UCF football and men’s...
November 9th, 2011 | Basketball, News, Sports | Read More

Hitt to Discuss UCF’s Potential NCAA Violations at Major News Conference

Sentinel: Athletic Director Keith Tribble Expected to Resign The University of Central Florida will hold a major news conference at 2:30 p.m. today on its Orlando campus regarding its athletics programs. University President John C. Hitt will discuss the university’s response to NCAA allegations regarding...
November 9th, 2011 | Basketball, News, Sports, UCF Administration | Read More

UCF Football: Knights Will Play Ohio State, Possibly Host Oklahoma In 2012

After weeks of speculation that the Knights could be headed to the Big East Conference, more big news has rolled in for the program- this time regarding their schedule. The UCF football team, often criticized for its lack of strength in schedule, appears to have landed its most potent non-conference...
November 9th, 2011 | Football, Sports | Read More

UCF Men’s Soccer Opens C-USA Tournament With No. 3 Seed Vs. Memphis Wednesday

Coming off a win to end the regular season Saturday against Marshall, the No. 13 UCF men’s soccer team now prepares for the Conference-USA Championship Nov. 9-13 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Midfielder Kevan George scored what would turn out to be the game winning goal in a 2-0 win on his senior night. ...
November 9th, 2011 | Soccer, Sports | Read More

Photos: UCF Women’s Basketball vs Lynn University

The UCF women’s basketball team defeated Lynn University 65-55. UCF guard Aarika Judge (22) at UCF Arena on November 6, 2011 in Orlando, Florida. UCF defeated Lynn University 65-55. (Kurt Rivers/KnightNews.com) UCF guard Aarika Judge (22) at UCF Arena on November 6, 2011 in Orlando, Florida. UCF...
November 8th, 2011 | Basketball, Sports | Read More

UCF Basketball: Keith Clanton Leads Short-Handed Knights To Lopsided Win Over West Virginia Tech

The short handed UCF men’s basketball team won its exhibition game on Saturday night against West Virginia Tech 81-66 at the UCF arena amid possible NCAA violations that could have seniors A.J. Rompza and Jeffrey Jordan in trouble. Junior forward Keith Clanton led the Knights with a game-high 28 points...
November 5th, 2011 | Basketball, Sports | Read More

Photos: UCF Basketball vs West Virginia Tech

UCF guard Marcus Jordan (5) and UCF guard Jeff Jordan (13) before the game against West Virginia Tech at UCF Arena, Orlando, FL on November 05, 2011. (Kurt Rivers/KnightNews.com) UCF guard/forward Isaiah Sykes (32)during the game against West Virginia Tech at UCF Arena, Orlando, FL on November 05, 2011....
November 5th, 2011 | Basketball, Sports | Read More

Jeffrey Jordan, A.J. Rompza Ineligible to Play for UCF Basketball

UCF basketball players Jeffrey Jordan and A.J. Rompza have been deemed ineligible to compete in basketball games for the Knights, according to a press release issued by UCF Athletics Saturday. The two are being “withheld from competition pending resolution of NCAA eligibility matters,” according...
November 5th, 2011 | Basketball, News, Sports | Read More
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