Black & Gold Banneret: For Ucf Knights Fans

On this edition of the Black & Gold Banneret Podcast, Jeff Sharon, Brian Murphy and Andrew Gluchov discuss Danny White going on Sirius XM and stating that having a football season without fans would result in a "$30 million problem" for UCF's $70 million athletic budget, as well as the financial ramifications of COVID-19 at other programs. Then they discuss Jeff's alternate history story on UCF joining Conference USA in 1995, and what other big what-ifs have happened in Knights history. Finally the guys go over some news on Joe Sheridan leaving and Darin Green returning to UCF. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ucfknightshiftpodcast/message

On this special edition of the Black & Gold Banneret Podcast, Jeff and Eric are joined by the great Bo Clark on the day of the release of his new self-published book, "Torchy: The Humble Life of a Coaching Legend". Bo discusses his father, the legendary former FTU/UCF head coach Torchy Clark, from the family's roots in Wisconsin, through Bo's playing career at UCF (where he remains the school's all-time leading scorer) and Torchy's contributions to the Knights' program, which he founded in 1969, through Bo's 31-year career as the head coach at Flagler College. It's an amazingly in-depth conversation about basketball, coaching, and UCF's great basketball legends from the program's early days. We even settle an ongoing myth about Bo's shooting prowess. You can purchase "Torchy: The Humble Life of a Coaching Legend" on Amazon here. You can also read a feature that Sports Illustrated did in 1979 about Bo and Torchy at UCF here. Finally, Brian Murphy joins us to discuss Nevelle Clarke, Ben Lively in the KBO, t

On this special UCF Rewind edition of the Black and & Gold Banneret Podcast, Eric Lopez speaks with UCF Softball’s “Shake and Bake” ace combo of Mackenzie Audas and Shelby Turnier about the Knights’ 2015 championship season. Audas and Turnier discuss how they ended up at UCF and clicked together as teammates, as well as the team’s success in 2015, through some of memorable moments of the season, which included both of them breaking program records, as well as Kahley Novak becoming the program’s all-time leader in stolen bases. Mackenzie and Shelby also discuss in-depth the key factors and highlights of the season that saw UCF reach the 50-win plateau and finish ranked 16th in the country. Eric breaks down the numbers from the season and the records that Turnier, Audas and the rest of the Knights set that season and beyond. The episode includes highlights and comments by players and coaches during the 2015 season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices --- Send in a voice m

On this edition, Jeff, Brian and Eric recap McKenzie Milton's meeting with reporters and his outlook for the 2020 season, and Brian goes back through his discussion with Nate Evans after his signing with the Jacksonville Jaguars. Then the guys discuss Eric's selections for the top UCF teams by sport in the 2010s, and finish with looking at Ben Lively's debut in the Korean Baseball Organization. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ucfknightshiftpodcast/message

On this edition of the Black & Gold Banneret Podcast, Jeff, Eric and Brian are joined by Chris Vannini of The Athletic to discuss the latest news from around the Group of Five conferences during the COVID-19 pandemic, including the latest from around The American, and his discussions with UCF's Danny White. Then we recap where UCF's players went during and after the 2020 NFL Draft, and break down the landing spots for Gabe Davis, Nevelle Clarke, Nate Evans and Adrian Killins. Read Chris' latest work: Regional Scheduling with Nicole Auerbach Group of Five Fan Survey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ucfknightshiftpodcast/message

On this special UCF Rewind edition of the Black and & Gold Banneret Podcast, Eric Lopez speaks with ESPN broadcaster Adam Amin about the classic 2017 War on I-4 game between South Florida and UCF. Amin discusses his upbringing in broadcasting and how he became one of the most versatile sports broadcasters in the country. He takes us behind scenes on how he prepared for the USF-UCF game, broadcasting at Spectrum Stadium, what it was like to cover Scott Frost with all the rumors swirling around his coaching future at the time, as well as some of the key parts of the game. Amin breaks down some of his calls from the game and what that game meant to his career. He also discussed calling the NCAA Women's Final Four in 2018 shortly after his dad’s passing and more. You can also view our video rewind of the game here. Clips courtesy ESPN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ucfknightshiftpodcast/message

On this edition of the Black & Gold Banneret Podcast, Jeff, Eric and Brian break down all of UCF's prospects for the 2020 NFL Draft, including Gabe Davis, Adrian Killins, Jordan Johnson, Nate Evans and more. They examine each player's strengths and weaknesses and discuss where they might end up in the draft order. Finally, the guys recap some UCF Men's Basketball news with Darius Perry transferring in from Louisville and Collin Smith joining Darin Green Jr. in exploring the NBA Draft process. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ucfknightshiftpodcast/message

On this edition of the Black & Gold Banneret Podcast, Jeff, Eric and Brian discuss AAC commissioner Mike Aresco joining the rest of the G5 conferences in asking the NCAA for relief from Division I regulations, and how that will affect UCF and going forward. They also discuss the situation in college football, including how the upcoming season may play out, and what they'd like to see when it does take place. Then the guys discuss the Olympic sports and how they might be forced to change, referring to Marc Daniels' idea of an all-Florida Olympic sports conference. We talk about why it's a great idea that won't happen, and why Florida, Florida State and Miami would never go for it. Finally, we wrap with some other stories around UCF and tease some upcomng NFL Draft content and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ucfknightshiftpodcast/message

On this special edition of the Black & Gold Banneret Podcast, Jeff and Eric are joined by UCF Knights Volleyball head coach Todd Dagenais, who shares the challenges of coaching and managing his program during the COVID-19 pandemic. We then dive off of current events (35:00) to talk about WrestleMania, his Ric & Charlotte Flair story, Greg Lovelady, how coaching Millennials and Generation Z has changed the profession, the need for professional developmental leagues, and his beloved Green Bay Packers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ucfknightshiftpodcast/message

In this special UCF Rewind edition, we unearth an interview Eric and Brian conducted with UCF Knights head baseball coach Greg Lovelady in 2018 about his love of pro wrestling. Lovelady shares how he got into pro wrestling, who he's a fan of, and his experience attending WrestleMania 33 in Orlando. You can read more here in this article from Brian: Greg Lovelady's Road to WrestleMania Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ucfknightshiftpodcast/message

On this edition of the Black & Gold Banneret Podcast, Jeff, Eric and Brian begin by looking at the NCAA's eligibility waiver for all spring student-athletes and how that affects the spring sports at UCF in particular. Then they discuss the rumblings around college football about what happens to programs' finances if the football season is shortened or canceled altogether, and where UCF stands if things get out of hand. Articles mentioned in the podcast: Mike Bianchi, Orlando Sentinel: "UCF AD Danny White: Spring football season would be better than no football season" Brett McMurphy, Stadium: "Spring Football? Nine-Game Season? ADs Ponder Contingency Plans" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ucfknightshiftpodcast/message

On this special edition of the Black & Gold Banneret Podcast, we're unveiling our first UCF Rewind edition, as Brian and Eric take a look back at the 2019 NCAA Tournament Second Round game between the #1 overall seed Duke Blue Devils and the 9-seed UCF Knights. Brian and Eric set the stage coming into the game, with UCF's defeat of VCU in the first round, as well as the day before as the hype for a match-up between Tacko Fall and Zion Williamson built to a crescendo at tip-off. Then they break down the game from tip to the final buzzer, and the post-game reaction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ucfknightshiftpodcast/message

On this edition of the Black & Gold Banneret Podcast, sports might be over, but we're not done yet. We discuss what went into the total shutdown of all college sports due to COVID-19, and what to expect going forward. Then we shift gears to some basketball news with Ceasar DeJesus leaving UCF to go pro, and we wrap with plenty of football talk around Tom Brady coming to Tampa Bay, as well as come UCF connections associated with that. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ucfknightshiftpodcast/message

On this emergency edition of the Black & Gold Banneret Podcast, we recap the stunning chain of events that have led to the cancellation of the American Athletic Conference Men's Basketball Tournament, the NCAA Tournaments and championships, and what looks like the end of the 2019-2020 UCF Knights athletic season. Finally, we throw around what we're going to talk about on the podcast with all this spare time we're going to have. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ucfknightshiftpodcast/message

On this special early edition of the Black & Gold Banneret Podcast, Jeff, Brian and Eric open by breaking down Danny White's new contract extension. Then they turn to the UCF Knights Men's Basketball team's chances in The American Basketball Championship, as well as breaking down the rest of the field. Then we look at the women's team's crushing loss in the American semifinals and break down what they need to happen to get into the NCAA Tournament. Finally, we preview UCF Baseball's huge game with Miami, which starts a critical next two weeks, and UCF Softball, who is wrapping up their huge California trip. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ucfknightshiftpodcast/message

On this edition of the Black & Gold Banneret Podcast, Eric and Brian talk about UCF Knights Football spring practice, McKenzie Milton throwing, and we hear from QB Dillon Gabriel and WR Jaylon Robinson. Plus Eric and Brian recap UCF Men's Basketball's win over SMU and look ahead to their home finale against East Carolina. Then the guys recap UCF Baseball taking three of four from CSUN (32:00) and beating Jacksonville mid-week. Brian breaks down the Knights' great start with dominant pitching, and good production from freshmen Matt Archer and Pablo Ruiz. The guys also recap UCF Softball's loss to Florida State and map out their west coast trip. Finally, they preview UCF Women's Basketball at The American Championship (57:30) and what the Knights have to do to secure an at-large spot in the NCAA Tournament. Eric and Brian also discuss The American's new baseball scheduling wrinkle moving forward to replace games lost as a result of UConn leaving. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/ad

On this edition of the Black & Gold Banneret Podcast, Jeff, Eric and Brian begin by discussing UCF Baseball's monster weekened sweep of #9 Auburn, and preview their upcoming home series with CSUN. Eric also updates us on UCF Softball sweeping #12 Tennessee over the weekend and not getting ranked for it. Then we talk basketball, including the men's team's rough week with losses to Tulane and UConn, and then Jeremy Brener joins us to update you on Women's Basketball's run to the top of the league. Jeff is joined by 2008 Olympic gold medalist and beach volleyball legend Phil Dalhausser to discuss his career and his time at UCF, as he prepares to make one last run at the Olympics in 2020. Finally, Jeff, Eric and Brian wrap by updating you on a change in the football schedule, as well as golf and tennis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ucfknightshiftpodcast/message

On this edition of the Black & Gold Banneret Podcast, Jeff and Eric recap a wild night of basketball with the UCF Knights men's team upsetting Cincinnati in double overtime and the women's team smothering South Florida for a critical conference win. Then they break down the UCF Football schedule release, complete with some TV speculation and breaking news about the Spring Game. Finally they discuss UCF Baseball's loss to Stetson and preview the series at Auburn, as well as Softball's key weekend in Tampa. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ucfknightshiftpodcast/message

On this special edition weekend of the Black & Gold Banneret Podcast, Eric and Brian recap one of the busiest weekends of the year in UCF Knights sports, including Baseball's 4-game sweep of Siena to open their season (with sound from Joe Sheridan), recaps of men's and women's basketball, and softball, with more sound from Alea White and Cindy Ball-Malone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ucfknightshiftpodcast/message

On this special edition of the Black & Gold Banneret Podcast, Jeff, Eric ad Brian preview the UCF Knights Baseball team for 2020, and interview head coach Greg Lovelady in his office to prepare for the season. We also go over the team's offense with an interview with OF Gephry Pena, pitching with Friday night starter Colton Gordon, and we break down the Knights' schedule. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ucfknightshiftpodcast/message