Black & Gold Banneret: For Ucf Knights Fans

On this edition of the Black & Gold Banneret Podcast, Jeff, Eric and Drew look back at the UCF Knights' dramatic victory over ECU and look forward to the noon Saturday showdown with #3 Cincinnati. Then Jeff is joined by Clayton Trutor from our SB Nation sister site Down the Drive to discuss the Bearcats coming in and their program joining the Big 12 along with UCF. Finally, Bryson Turner joins the show to look at a busy week for UCF in golf, soccer, volleyball 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 edition of the Black & Gold Banneret Podcast, Jeff, Eric and Drew begin the show by breaking down the UCF Knights' loss to Navy and previewing the home conference opener against ECU on Saturday, including what the Knights have to do to contain ECU's offense. Then Eric speaks with UCF Track star, Olympian, and newly-minted UCF Athletics Hall of Famer Afia Charles about her career at UCF, her time as an Olympian, and what being inducted into the Hall means to her. Finally, Bryson Turner joins the show to talk about UCF Volleyball's hot start in conference, an ENORMOUS weekend for both UCF Soccer teams, victories for Women's Golf and Cross Country, and the newly-finalized basketball schedules. 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 Black and Gold Banneret podcast, Eric Lopez is joined by Andrew Gluchov to preview the UCF Knights game at Navy and discuss the keys to UCF coming out with a win in Annapolis. Also Eric and Andrew discuss the impact the Cincinnati-Notre Dame will have on UCF's game at the Bearcats and the AAC perhaps expanding west. Then Eric talks with UCF Cross Country assistant coach Bryan Jackson about the Knights' great start to the season, led by Valerie Lastra. Jackson discusses the outlook for the Knights this season and more. Finally, Eric is joined by Bryson Turner to talk about the UCF Volleyball road trip to Wichita State and Tulsa. The guys also preview UCF Women's Soccer's big game at SMU, as well as Men's Soccer's busy week. They also break down UCF's Women's Hoops' non-conference schedule, which includes a visit from Tennessee, and they react to the AAC relocating the 2022 Softball Championship, which UCF was scheduled to host. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adcho

On this edition of the Black & Gold Banneret Podcast, Jeff and Eric open by recapping the UCF Knights' devastating loss to Louisville from last Friday, including the injuries suffered and what the Knights can still play for with the bye week upcoming. Then Eric speaks with Anne-Marie Watson of UCF Volleyball about her career from nearby Hagerty High School to the Knights, and Bryson Turner joins to preview UCF's upcoming conference slate. The guys also talk about Men's Golf's win, as well as both soccer teams heating up heading into conference play. 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 Drew preview the UCF Knights-Louisville Cardinals game on Friday night and discuss what they learned from UCF's first two games. Then they wade into the discussion of UCF possibly changing its apparel provider from Nike to Adidas. Eric and Jeff weigh in on how moving to the Big 12 will affect all of UCF's sports, including what happens with Men's Soccer, since the Big 12 doesn't carry that sport. Finally, Bryson Turner joins to talk about Soccer, Volleyball, and Cross Country, and we wrap with news on Cal Bloom in WWE NXT. 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 begin by reacting to the new that the UCF Knights will be joining the Big 12 Conference. They break down how it all went down, where UCF fits into college football's landscape now, and much more. Then Matt Brown of Extra Points joins Jeff to discuss the national picture regarding Big 12 expansion, including TV contract possibilities and what comes next for the conference and college sports in general. Drew joins the show to preview the Bethune-Cookman game, and then the guys break down UCF's Hall of Fame class, Volleyball, Soccer, 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 edition of the Black & Gold Banneret Podcast, Jeff, Eric and Drew begin by breaking down the UCF Knights' 2021 season opener against the Boise State Broncos on Thursday night. They look at the UCF depth chart, Boise coming in, and the latest trends from Vegas. Then the guys take your questions from Twitter, including analysis of the freshmen on the roster, both sides of the ball, and Dillon Gabriel's NFL potential. Finally they recap the week's action from Women's Soccer, Men's Soccer and Volleyball, as well as Tacko Fall joining Drew's Cleveland Cavaliers, and UCF's new ESPN+ series. 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 begin by welcoming Chris Vannini of The Athletic on the show. Chris discusses the latest realignment talk, including The Big Ten/Pac-12/ACC alliance, and where UCF fits in with all of the uncertainty surrounding the Big 12, plus thoughts on Terry Mohajir and more. Then Jeff and Eric preview the Men's Soccer team with head coach Scott Calabrese, as the Knights chase another conference title after winning the regular season and conference tournament in the same year. Finally, the guys have news on Greg Lovelady's contract extension, coaching staff moves for Softball, and the men's basketball schedule. 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 Drew begin by recapping Terry Mohajir's appearance before the UCF Board of Trustees, where he unveiled his plans for expanding UCF's facilities, including the Bounce House and Recovery Cove. Then it's time to preview the UCF Knights Volleyball team in-depth with head coach Todd Dagenais, as they prepare to chase their fourth straight American title. Finally, they recap UCF's first sporting event of the year, with Women's Soccer wiping out Texas 4-0, and some football talk about the backfield after the injury to R.J. Harvey, and the pending transfer of former Auburn and Kentucky QB Joey Gatewood. 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 update you on the latest with UCF Knights Football, including the stadium naming rights situation. Then, Head Coach Tiffany Roberts Sahaydak of the UCF Women's Soccer team stops by to preview her team, which faces a tough schedule coming off a tough season, but has a number of seniors ready to take the helm. Finally, Jeff and Eric go over some additional news, including two UCF alums on WWE NXT, updates to the basketball schedule, and some tennis news as well. 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 Drew begin by discussing Bentavious Thompson's departure from the UCF Knights and who will take his place int he backfield. They also talk about highlights from UCF and The American's Media Days this week. Then, Joe Broback of Underdog Dynasty joins Jeff to preview The American, including the preseason polls, sleeper teams, possible regression candidates, UCF's place in all of this, and of course, realignment and the future of the College Football Playoff. Bryson Turner stops by to update us on UCF's Olympians, and finally Eric and Drew rejoin to talk about the newly released schedules for UCF Women's Soccer and Volleyball. 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 Drew begin with the latest news from the Big 12 realignment fiasco, with the conference accusing ESPN and The American of interference in its business, and sending a cease-and-desist letter to the network. We discuss that, the reaction to it, how it affects UCF, and what happens next. Then Bryson Turner drops by to update us on the latest news from Tokyo on the UCF Knights who are participating in the Olympics. Finally, the guys discuss UCF adding Florida and Maryland officially to the schedule, but then get continuously interrupted by Bob Bowlsby continuing to spill his guts about ESPN and The American to CBS' Dennis Dodd and Dodd tweeting about it. 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 Drew open by discussing the story on Oklahoma and Texas flirting with joining the SEC, and how that could affect UCF. Bryson Turner joins to give us an update on the UCF Knights alumni who will be participating in the Tokyo Olympics, including when we'll see them in action. Then Bryson and Eric Lopez talk with former UCF pitcher Colton Gordon in the wake of his selection by the Houston Astros in the MLB Draft. Jeff and Bryson then talk about some other roster moves with UCF Baseball, including Jack Sinclair and Josh Crouch also moving on in the draft. Finally, Jeff and Drew answer the questions you sent in via Twitter. 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 Drew begin by talking about the reports of the UCF Knights and Florida Gators scheduling a three-game series in football starting in 2024.  Then Eric talks with Bryson Turner about three UCF players getting picked in MLB Draft and what it means for the Knights in 2022. Finally, Eric and Bryson answer your questions you sent in, including which football game you were looking forward to the most this season 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 edition of the Black & Gold Banneret Podcast, Jeff and Drew begin by breaking down the news that C.J. Walker, Isaiah Adams and Darius Perry will all be returning to the UCF Knights for the 2021-22 basketball season, including how each player will impact the team going forward and how the Knights' expectations change for the upcoming year. Then Eric joins the guys for a round of listener questions from Twitter, including topics like national championship contenders, football, NIL, and a lot 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 edition of the Black & Gold Banneret Podcast, Jeff and Eric begin by revealing the winners of the 2021 Black & Gold Banneret Awards across all 22 categories, including coaches, teams, and athletes of the year. Then they discuss the first day of the NCAA's new name, image, and likeness policy, how they think it will change college sports, and give some of the latest stories involving UCF and UCF-adjacent athletes signing deals. 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 open by recapping Rayniah Jones' run to the semifinals of the US Olympic Trials with Bryson Turner, and discuss how that experience will benefit her going forward. Then Jeff and Eric reveal the nominees for all of the Black & Gold Banneret Awards, including athletes, games, moments and teams of the year. 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 is joined by Andrew Gluchov as Eric is taking the night off. They start with Bryson Turner's breakdown of Rayniah Jones' potential path to Tokyo at the 2020 U.S. Track and Field Olympic Trials in Eugene, including who she's up against and her likeliest path to a spot on Team USA. Then Jeff and Drew talk about the big story that broke during our one-week break: the College Football Playoff expanding to 12 teams. They discuss who should get the credit, and what may change in the college football landscape thanks to the opening up of the playoff to more than just the A5 conference teams. 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 Bryson begin with their thoughts on the UCF Knights' run to the American Baseball Championship Game, and Eric joins in to discuss the Knights' season overall. Then the guys give their thoughts on the busiest spring semester in UCF sports history. NOTE: We will take next week off and return with a new show on Thursday, June 17th. 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 begin by looking at the UCF Knights' path ahead in The American Baseball Championship after their win over Cincinnati and ECU's loss to Memphis. They also look back at Softball's NCAA Regional trip as the Knights' season ended in Tallahassee. Then we preview the NCAA Track & Field East Regionals with UCF head coach Dana Boone, and give the rundown of which UCF athletes will be competing for a shot at nationals. Then they wrap up the Tennis season with the singles and doubles tournaments and pay tribute to Gabe Decamps' amazing season. Finally, the guys talk football, with UCF planning to be at full capacity for the Fall season, the kickoff time for Navy, and Andrew Gluchov's piece on UCF's scheduling problems. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ucfknightshiftpodcast/message