Black & Gold Banneret: For Ucf Knights Fans

On this edition of the Black & Gold Banneret Podcast, Jeff, Eric and Brian preview the UCF Knights' game with the ECU Pirates with Bubba Rosenbaum of The Sports Objective podcast. Then they break down the match-up with sound from the coaches and give predictions. Finally, we hear from national media on UCF's postseason chances and go off the rails a bit on baseball 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, we are previewing the UCF Knights' opener against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets with help from Robert Binion of our SB Nation sister site, From The Rumble Seat. Rob breaks down the matchup and also discusses former UCF assistant Geoff Collins' rebuilding job at Tech and George O'Leary's significance to that program. Then we discuss the Saturday's game further with sound from Collins and Tech DC (and former UCF GA Andrew Thacker) and give our predictions. We wrap up with how the Big Ten's return hurt UCF's postseason chances, the fall sports' spring slate, and updates on Dylan Moore and UCF's NFL alumni in Week 1. 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 dive into previewing the UCF Knights Football team for the 2020 season, examining every position group on offense, special teams and defense, including position battles, and strengths and weaknesses on paper for the team. Then we go over news from the pros, with some women's soccer and women's basketball alumni starting pro careers, a big Dylan Moore update. Plus we look at UCF's NFL alumni and what the surprises were from cutdown day. 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 Tay Gowan leaving for the NFL and the other UCF Knights football players who are opting out of the season and how that affects UCF's depth chart, plus Josh Heupel updates us on McKenzie Milton. Then, we update you on UCF's home attendance protocols, and break down how UCF has handled its financial situation in the presence of the pandemic. Finally, we buy and sell on The American's preseason poll picks, and update you on UCF's baseball pros, including Drew Butera making more history. 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 (with a new intro!), Jeff, Eric and Brian break down Soccer and Volleyball moving to the Spring and what that means for the UCF Knights, including which team benefits the most and which team may have been hurt the most. Then we have some football scheduling news, as well as UCF's ranking in the AP Poll and how that might help the Knights when the season starts. They also discuss Tony Gray's transfer and the importance of depth on the offensive line this season. Finally, we have some Dylan Moore news, the impact of the CFL's shutdown on UCF Football alumni, and we untangle some controversy over Eric's Top Ten UCF Head Coaches of all time. 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, Brian and Eric discuss the RJ Harvey transfer and whether the recent trend of Central Florida recruits coming back home via the transfer portal is a good long-term sign for UCF. They also discuss the latest NCAA/COVID-19 news regarding fall sports and what the current state of play is with the NCAA's big meeting coming on Friday. Finally, the guys look at what a spring football season, if it happens, might look like, with the SWAC and MEAC releasing schedules and the Big Ten leaking proposals. We also recap Tacko Fall's NBA Playoff debut and catch you up on Dylan Moore with the Mariners. 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 recap the wild week that was in college football, with the Big Ten and Pac-12 postponing their football seasons, and the downstream effects of that decision. They discuss where UCF and The American stand in all of this. They also touch upon some other stories, including Dylan Moore mashing for the Seattle Mariners right now. 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 UCF Football's schedule for the Fall of 2020, including the conference slate, Georgia Tech (!), and what's up with Florida A&M. They also discuss the Knights' preseason ranking int he Coaches' Poll, and UCF's chances in Volleyball, Men's Soccer and Women's Soccer given the conference's guidelines. They wrap with McKenzie Milton news, a tribute to Erik Kohler, and UCF getting Georgia transfer Divaad Wilson. 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 the ACC's boss move in announcing its 10+1 football schedule how it pressures the SEC, and what UCF and The American should do next. They also discuss the Olympic sports and how that might look as conferences and the NCAA wrestle with COVID-19. 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 U.S. Soccer legend and #1 on our list of the greatest UCF female athletes of all time, the great Michelle Akers. Michelle discusses coming to Orlando and being a student at UCF in the late 1980s, and pioneering the sport of women's soccer in her time at UCF. She also discusses her relationship with former UCF head coach Amanda Cromwell, the first Women's World Cup in 1991, and the challenges she faced leading up to the historic 1999 World Cup. Michelle also talks about her relationship with current UCF head coach and her former USWNT teammate Tiffany Roberts Sahaydak, the current state of U.S. Soccer, the emergence and growth of the NWSL, and her advice for young women in sports in these bizarre times. You can follow Michelle at @MichelleAkers10 on Twitter, officialmichelleakers on Instagram, and at her website, michelleakers.org. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices --- Send in a v

On this edition of the Black & Gold Banneret Podcast, Jeff, Eric and Brian discuss the news of The American postponing fall Olympic sports until September 1st, and the potential ramifications of the NCAA's upcoming Board of Governors meeting on Friday, and how that might dramatically affect the college sports landscape. Then Eric is joined by UCF Soccer legend and long-time professional goalkeeper Winston DuBose to talk about his career at UCF, his time in pro soccer, and his support of the program. Finally, the guys discuss UCF Basketball's scheduling of Michigan, and Eric's rankings of the greatest UCF athletes and coaches of all time. 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 a conference-only schedule as a possibility coming for UCF Football and the American. Also, Brian breaks down the UCF players who will be named to College Football awards watch lists in coming days and weeks. Then, Eric is joined by UCF Knights head Softball coach Cindy Ball-Malone (36:00). They talk about getting Alea White, Kyra Klarkowski, and Jazmine Esparza back for 2021, look back at the 2020 season, and discuss how Ball-Malone got into coaching and what was it like to play with and against her friend, Jessica Mendoza. Finally, it's Ask the Banneret time (1:57:00) as Brian and Eric answer listener questions 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 Brian are joined by ESPN and CBS Sports College Basketball analyst and former UCF Knight Mike O'Donnell to discuss 5-star forward C.J. Walker transferring to UCF from Oregon, what it means for UCF Knights basketball, and what the lineup might look like once the season starts. We also get Mike's take on what needs to be done for college basketball to have as normal a season as possible in the presence of COVID-19. Then the guys talk about the latest news around college sports, including the Ivy League canceling fall sports, Stanford dropping 11 sports, and two AAC schools announcing major cuts to their athletic budgets. 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, Eric is joined by former UCF midfielder (2010-2011) and current member of MLS's Philadelphia Union Warren Creavalle to discuss his UCF career, moving into the pros with Houston and later Philadelphia, and adjusting to the MLS' bubble at Disney, where all of the league's teams will play in its MLS Is Back Tournament starting this week. Then Jeff and Eric discuss UCF Men's Soccer and its growth over the years, with the help of Warren and several other key figures. 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, Brian Murphy talks with UCF Knights Basketball alumni A.J. Davis (4:39) and Chad Brown (46:13) respectively about their UCF careers, post-UCF life, and their participation in The Basketball Tournament with Playing for Jimmy V. Then Jeff, Brian and Eric field some listener questions regarding COVID-19, McKenzie Milton, and The American setting up shop in Texas. 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, former UCF and MLB pitcher Ben Lively joins Brian and Eric from Korea, where he is rehabbing from an injury while playing with the Samsung Lions of the KBO. Lively discusses his time at UCF and in the Majors, plus playing during COVID-19 in Korea. Then Jeff, Eric and Brian discuss a grab bag of topics, including more UCF football players coming to campus, UCF's COVID-19 policy, the AAC placing limits on bands and cheerleaders at football, and two UCF alumni paying in The Basketball Tournament. 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 open by discussing the NCAA Division I Council's approval of the new calendar for the 2020 football season and how this affects UCF. Then ESPN's Baseball Insider and MLB Draft expert Kiley McDaniel joins Murph to talk about his time as a UCF student and his journey in baseball, as well as UCF's latest draftees. 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, we join Jeff, Eric and Brian just as the Tampa Bay Rays draft UCF Knights P Jeffrey Hakanson in the 5th Round of the MLB Draft. The guys break that down as well as some changes to College Baseball for the upcoming season. We also discuss some of UCF's football players returning to campus as well as the risks that poses with COVID-19. 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 UCF Rewind edition of the Black & Gold Banneret Podcast, Jeff, Eric and Brian are joined by former UCF safety Tre Neal to look back at UCF's 62-55 overtime victory in the 2017 American Championship Game. Neal recaps the season up to that game, and breaks down every turning point and key play, including his championship-clinching interception. Neal also discusses the moments after the game when Scott Frost announced his departure for Nebraska. He also gives us the reasons for his transfer to the Cornhuskers as a grad student, and what he's up to now. Audio 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 special UCF Rewind edition, Eric Lopez speaks with UCF Knights Baseball legends Justin Pope and Jason Arnold. Pope and Arnold were UCF's top pitching duo in the early 2000s, culminating in their phenomenal 2001 season, when they led UCF to 51 wins and within one game of a Super Regional. They discuss their careers at UCF with Eric, as well as their pro careers and what they're up to now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ucfknightshiftpodcast/message