Florida State or FSU
South Florida or USF
Texas or UT
Michigan State or MSU
USC or Southern Cal
USC or South Carolina
All are acceptable and probably 50 schools or more go by 2 different names/acronyms. Everyone knows who you are either way.
Yes. They are insecure about the "Central" in the name but still don't want to change the name of the school(FTU). Just abbreviate it (UCF) and pretend that it's not a direction. "Hey Southern Cal is a directional school, look at them!"
haha. the "USC is a directional school" argument/knee jerk reaction needs to stop. USC and UCF are not peer schools. There's nothing similar about the two of them at all. Its so fricking hard to get accepted to USC it would make you guys at UCF never bring up the application to acceptance ratios again. The great majority of those who apply to UCF get in, very few can get into USC and yes, I'm one of those who was rejected by USC. OU ended up taking me for Grad School a couple months later anyway so it worked out....
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(01-12-2015 11:38 AM)firmbizzle Wrote: Yes. They are insecure about the "Central" in the name but still don't want to change the name of the school(FTU). Just abbreviate it (UCF) and pretend that it's not a direction.
Central is not a direction...as you won't find it on a compass.
Florida State or FSU
South Florida or USF
Texas or UT
Michigan State or MSU
USC or Southern Cal
USC or South Carolina
All are acceptable and probably 50 schools or more go by 2 different names/acronyms. Everyone knows who you are either way.
Yes. They are insecure about the "Central" in the name but still don't want to change the name of the school(FTU). Just abbreviate it (UCF) and pretend that it's not a direction. "Hey Southern Cal is a directional school, look at them!"
haha. the "USC is a directional school" argument/knee jerk reaction needs to stop. USC and UCF are not peer schools. There's nothing similar about the two of them at all. Its so fricking hard to get accepted to USC it would make you guys at UCF never bring up the application to acceptance ratios again. The great majority of those who apply to UCF get in, very few can get into USC and yes, I'm one of those who was rejected by USC. OU ended up taking me for Grad School a couple months later anyway so it worked out....
Calm down it's just a comparison in name only. I'm sure you're not thrilled when people call ECU, Eastern Carolina or East Carolina Teachers College, cause it's not the name and hasn't been so for years.
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Florida State or FSU
South Florida or USF
Texas or UT
Michigan State or MSU
USC or Southern Cal
USC or South Carolina
All are acceptable and probably 50 schools or more go by 2 different names/acronyms. Everyone knows who you are either way.
Yes. They are insecure about the "Central" in the name but still don't want to change the name of the school(FTU). Just abbreviate it (UCF) and pretend that it's not a direction. "Hey Southern Cal is a directional school, look at them!"
haha. the "USC is a directional school" argument/knee jerk reaction needs to stop. USC and UCF are not peer schools. There's nothing similar about the two of them at all. Its so fricking hard to get accepted to USC it would make you guys at UCF never bring up the application to acceptance ratios again. The great majority of those who apply to UCF get in, very few can get into USC and yes, I'm one of those who was rejected by USC. OU ended up taking me for Grad School a couple months later anyway so it worked out....
Nobody is saying we are USC. However the vast majority don't get in. The acceptance rate is 48%. That classifies us as "more selective". That means we turn away 23500 students every year. Ecu accepts 73%. By definition we don't accept the vast majority of students, but ecu does.
(01-12-2015 11:38 AM)firmbizzle Wrote: Yes. They are insecure about the "Central" in the name but still don't want to change the name of the school(FTU). Just abbreviate it (UCF) and pretend that it's not a direction.
Central is not a direction...as you won't find it on a compass.
Ahh ok, then which direction (East, West, North or South) should I go if I want to journey to the center of the earth?
Florida State or FSU
South Florida or USF
Texas or UT
Michigan State or MSU
USC or Southern Cal
USC or South Carolina
All are acceptable and probably 50 schools or more go by 2 different names/acronyms. Everyone knows who you are either way.
Yes. They are insecure about the "Central" in the name but still don't want to change the name of the school(FTU). Just abbreviate it (UCF) and pretend that it's not a direction. "Hey Southern Cal is a directional school, look at them!"
haha. the "USC is a directional school" argument/knee jerk reaction needs to stop. USC and UCF are not peer schools. There's nothing similar about the two of them at all. Its so fricking hard to get accepted to USC it would make you guys at UCF never bring up the application to acceptance ratios again. The great majority of those who apply to UCF get in, very few can get into USC and yes, I'm one of those who was rejected by USC. OU ended up taking me for Grad School a couple months later anyway so it worked out....
Nobody is saying we are USC. However the vast majority don't get in. The acceptance rate is 48%. That classifies us as "more selective". That means we turn away 23500 students every year. Ecu accepts 73%. By definition we don't accept the vast majority of students, but ecu does.
To the lay public it's all the same. UCF, ECU, WMU, NIU, UWF, etc whatever. Perception is everything.
(01-12-2015 11:38 AM)firmbizzle Wrote: Yes. They are insecure about the "Central" in the name but still don't want to change the name of the school(FTU). Just abbreviate it (UCF) and pretend that it's not a direction.
Central is not a direction...as you won't find it on a compass.
Ahh ok, then which direction (East, West, North or South) should I go if I want to journey to the center of the earth?
(01-12-2015 11:38 AM)firmbizzle Wrote: Yes. They are insecure about the "Central" in the name but still don't want to change the name of the school(FTU). Just abbreviate it (UCF) and pretend that it's not a direction.
Central is not a direction...as you won't find it on a compass.
Ahh ok, then which direction (East, West, North or South) should I go if I want to journey to the center of the earth?
down?
UDF! Cincinnati fans would approve.
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(01-12-2015 06:56 PM)KNIGHTTIME Wrote: Should have been university of Orlando instead of our constant issues being labeled directional or regional. Ucf clearly hates people using "central Florida" with our media guides.
Yet someone in your organization demands that "UCF" be placed with the Cs in any conference listing of schools. That clearly indicates the school still is holding on to "Central" when it is advantageous.
I've always noticed that it's hit or miss. I've seen many examples of the order beyond based off of central Florida AND UCF
For the past two years, I have not...and I've made it a point to look since UCF fans are so adamant about being referred to as UCF.
You do know the reason for that right?
Its because in the past, media organizations (newspaper, tv networks, etc...), would get the ABBREVIATION of the school wrong (even when he it was noted on the helmet, on the field, court, uniforms, press guides, ec...), as these were the type of abbreviations idiots used in their reports/articles because in sports, most don't use the LONG official name of each schools.
Central FLA
CFLA
C. Florida
CFU
Cent. FL
Cent. FLA
C. FLA
Central FL
Cent. Florida
UCF...its simple and correct.
That's why.
Obviously, now, most in the media, and especially ESPN, now list the school as UCF (even during the UCF/USF game...on screen scoreboard read: UCF
S. Florida)
I did notice that. Usually they refer to us as USF, so not sure why they went with S. Florida. I don't really have a big problem with either, and most USF fans don't either, although USF would probably prefer to be referred to as USF. The point is, both are generally acceptable. Just like FSU and Florida State are acceptable. The only one that somewhat bothers me is when I see SoFla and the like, and then not even that much. Everyone knows who you are anyway. Everyone who knows anything about CFB knows who USF and UCF are, whether they put C. Florida or UCF on the screen. They see UCF on the helmet. They know what the iconic bull U is.
(01-12-2015 11:35 PM)apex_pirate Wrote: Yet someone in your organization demands that "UCF" be placed with the Cs in any conference listing of schools. That clearly indicates the school still is holding on to "Central" when it is advantageous.
I've always noticed that it's hit or miss. I've seen many examples of the order beyond based off of central Florida AND UCF
For the past two years, I have not...and I've made it a point to look since UCF fans are so adamant about being referred to as UCF.
You do know the reason for that right?
Its because in the past, media organizations (newspaper, tv networks, etc...), would get the ABBREVIATION of the school wrong (even when he it was noted on the helmet, on the field, court, uniforms, press guides, ec...), as these were the type of abbreviations idiots used in their reports/articles because in sports, most don't use the LONG official name of each schools.
Central FLA
CFLA
C. Florida
CFU
Cent. FL
Cent. FLA
C. FLA
Central FL
Cent. Florida
UCF...its simple and correct.
That's why.
Obviously, now, most in the media, and especially ESPN, now list the school as UCF (even during the UCF/USF game...on screen scoreboard read: UCF
S. Florida)
I did notice that. Usually they refer to us as USF, so not sure why they went with S. Florida. I don't really have a big problem with either, and most USF fans don't either, although USF would probably prefer to be referred to as USF. The point is, both are generally acceptable. Just like FSU and Florida State are acceptable. The only one that somewhat bothers me is when I see SoFla and the like, and then not even that much. Everyone knows who you are anyway. Everyone who knows anything about CFB knows who USF and UCF are, whether they put C. Florida or UCF on the screen. They see UCF on the helmet. They know what the iconic bull U is.
(01-14-2015 01:05 PM)BearcatJerry Wrote: I guess it's a good thing the University's name wasn't "Florida University--Central, Kissimmee." That acronym just wouldn't work at all...
UCF's campus isn't in Kissimee. It has an Orlando address, but the next closest city is Oviedo.
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(01-14-2015 02:46 PM)No Bull Wrote: what about the schedule? this thread sucks.
Another crappy home schedule. Probably announce another P5 series where we are on the road again.
If they would just let us drink in the stadium, AAC football would be bearable and more people would show up. That's what we like to do in Orlando on a Saturday. Drink and be outside looking at pretty women. Why does UCF fight that?
(01-12-2015 06:56 PM)KNIGHTTIME Wrote: Should have been university of Orlando instead of our constant issues being labeled directional or regional. Ucf clearly hates people using "central Florida" with our media guides.
Yet someone in your organization demands that "UCF" be placed with the Cs in any conference listing of schools. That clearly indicates the school still is holding on to "Central" when it is advantageous.
I've always noticed that it's hit or miss. I've seen many examples of the order beyond based off of central Florida AND UCF
For the past two years, I have not...and I've made it a point to look since UCF fans are so adamant about being referred to as UCF.
You do know the reason for that right?
Its because in the past, media organizations (newspaper, tv networks, etc...), would get the ABBREVIATION of the school wrong (even when he it was noted on the helmet, on the field, court, uniforms, press guides, ec...), as these were the type of abbreviations idiots used in their reports/articles because in sports, most don't use the LONG official name of each schools.
Central FLA
CFLA
C. Florida
CFU
Cent. FL
Cent. FLA
C. FLA
Central FL
Cent. Florida
UCF...its simple and correct.
That's why.
Obviously, now, most in the media, and especially ESPN, now list the school as UCF (even during the UCF/USF game...on screen scoreboard read: UCF
S. Florida)
I don't take issue with UCF wanting to be called UCF and the reasons are theirs. But stick with that in any and all scenarios. Just check out the AAC's list of conference schools...in any capacity. I find it absolutely hypocritical to push UCF in everyone's face, to the point that UCF fans themselves get bent out of shape when they hear anything other than UCF...only to have your administration push that "UCF" be listed in with the schools whose names are between the letter B and D. That is wanting to be known as Central Florida, not UCF. If you want to be known as UCF and it is a mission to get people to conform, then don't insist on having UCF listed where the Cs are. And if you don't believe The school has EVERYTHING to do with whether they had the AAC list UCF in with the Cs versus the Us, then you are discrediting your own reasoning as to why UCF pushes "UCF." I absolutely understand why UCF wants "UCF" listed in with the Cs. You get seen earlier. Just think that all of the whining about being called UCF, acting like being called Central Florida is disrespectful and then wanting to be listed with the Cs in any list is like having split personalities.
(01-12-2015 11:35 PM)apex_pirate Wrote: Yet someone in your organization demands that "UCF" be placed with the Cs in any conference listing of schools. That clearly indicates the school still is holding on to "Central" when it is advantageous.
I've always noticed that it's hit or miss. I've seen many examples of the order beyond based off of central Florida AND UCF
For the past two years, I have not...and I've made it a point to look since UCF fans are so adamant about being referred to as UCF.
You do know the reason for that right?
Its because in the past, media organizations (newspaper, tv networks, etc...), would get the ABBREVIATION of the school wrong (even when he it was noted on the helmet, on the field, court, uniforms, press guides, ec...), as these were the type of abbreviations idiots used in their reports/articles because in sports, most don't use the LONG official name of each schools.
Central FLA
CFLA
C. Florida
CFU
Cent. FL
Cent. FLA
C. FLA
Central FL
Cent. Florida
UCF...its simple and correct.
That's why.
Obviously, now, most in the media, and especially ESPN, now list the school as UCF (even during the UCF/USF game...on screen scoreboard read: UCF
S. Florida)
I don't take issue with UCF wanting to be called UCF and the reasons are theirs. But stick with that in any and all scenarios. Just check out the AAC's list of conference schools...in any capacity. I find it absolutely hypocritical to push UCF in everyone's face, to the point that UCF fans themselves get bent out of shape when they hear anything other than UCF...only to have your administration push that "UCF" be listed in with the schools whose names are between the letter B and D. That is wanting to be known as Central Florida, not UCF. If you want to be known as UCF and it is a mission to get people to conform, then don't insist on having UCF listed where the Cs are. And if you don't believe The school has EVERYTHING to do with whether they had the AAC list UCF in with the Cs versus the Us, then you are discrediting your own reasoning as to why UCF pushes "UCF." I absolutely understand why UCF wants "UCF" listed in with the Cs. You get seen earlier. Just think that all of the whining about being called UCF, acting like being called Central Florida is disrespectful and then wanting to be listed with the Cs in any list is like having split personalities.
Why are we assuming that the school is pushing to be put in a certain order on some website? Does anyone have a source to back this claim or are you assuming that we actually care in what order our school is listed?
I think a SIMPLER explanation is that the school are arranged by their dominant name rather than "University". It's probably the same reason University of Houston or the University of Connecticut or the University of Cincinnati aren't in the U bracket either.
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(01-12-2015 11:48 PM)Kruciff Wrote: I've always noticed that it's hit or miss. I've seen many examples of the order beyond based off of central Florida AND UCF
For the past two years, I have not...and I've made it a point to look since UCF fans are so adamant about being referred to as UCF.
You do know the reason for that right?
Its because in the past, media organizations (newspaper, tv networks, etc...), would get the ABBREVIATION of the school wrong (even when he it was noted on the helmet, on the field, court, uniforms, press guides, ec...), as these were the type of abbreviations idiots used in their reports/articles because in sports, most don't use the LONG official name of each schools.
Central FLA
CFLA
C. Florida
CFU
Cent. FL
Cent. FLA
C. FLA
Central FL
Cent. Florida
UCF...its simple and correct.
That's why.
Obviously, now, most in the media, and especially ESPN, now list the school as UCF (even during the UCF/USF game...on screen scoreboard read: UCF
S. Florida)
I don't take issue with UCF wanting to be called UCF and the reasons are theirs. But stick with that in any and all scenarios. Just check out the AAC's list of conference schools...in any capacity. I find it absolutely hypocritical to push UCF in everyone's face, to the point that UCF fans themselves get bent out of shape when they hear anything other than UCF...only to have your administration push that "UCF" be listed in with the schools whose names are between the letter B and D. That is wanting to be known as Central Florida, not UCF. If you want to be known as UCF and it is a mission to get people to conform, then don't insist on having UCF listed where the Cs are. And if you don't believe The school has EVERYTHING to do with whether they had the AAC list UCF in with the Cs versus the Us, then you are discrediting your own reasoning as to why UCF pushes "UCF." I absolutely understand why UCF wants "UCF" listed in with the Cs. You get seen earlier. Just think that all of the whining about being called UCF, acting like being called Central Florida is disrespectful and then wanting to be listed with the Cs in any list is like having split personalities.
Why are we assuming that the school is pushing to be put in a certain order on some website? Does anyone have a source to back this claim or are you assuming that we actually care in what order our school is listed?
I think a SIMPLER explanation is that the school are arranged by their dominant name rather than "University". It's probably the same reason University of Houston or the University of Connecticut or the University of Cincinnati aren't in the U bracket either.
Then UCF is crying a hissy fit for being listed in the Cs. What do you think? Most everything on this board is circumstantial. Including most of what UCF fans say...but you guys don't need any proof to proclaim you are factually correct. Use your head. Either UCF said they wanted to be in the Cs or they are fighting with the conference to get listed in the Us instead of the Cs...which I think is a stretch to believe the conference would go against what the University desired in that scenario.
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(01-12-2015 11:35 PM)apex_pirate Wrote: Yet someone in your organization demands that "UCF" be placed with the Cs in any conference listing of schools. That clearly indicates the school still is holding on to "Central" when it is advantageous.
I've always noticed that it's hit or miss. I've seen many examples of the order beyond based off of central Florida AND UCF
For the past two years, I have not...and I've made it a point to look since UCF fans are so adamant about being referred to as UCF.
You do know the reason for that right?
Its because in the past, media organizations (newspaper, tv networks, etc...), would get the ABBREVIATION of the school wrong (even when he it was noted on the helmet, on the field, court, uniforms, press guides, ec...), as these were the type of abbreviations idiots used in their reports/articles because in sports, most don't use the LONG official name of each schools.
Central FLA
CFLA
C. Florida
CFU
Cent. FL
Cent. FLA
C. FLA
Central FL
Cent. Florida
UCF...its simple and correct.
That's why.
Obviously, now, most in the media, and especially ESPN, now list the school as UCF (even during the UCF/USF game...on screen scoreboard read: UCF
S. Florida)
I don't take issue with UCF wanting to be called UCF and the reasons are theirs. But stick with that in any and all scenarios. Just check out the AAC's list of conference schools...in any capacity. I find it absolutely hypocritical to push UCF in everyone's face, to the point that UCF fans themselves get bent out of shape when they hear anything other than UCF...only to have your administration push that "UCF" be listed in with the schools whose names are between the letter B and D. That is wanting to be known as Central Florida, not UCF. If you want to be known as UCF and it is a mission to get people to conform, then don't insist on having UCF listed where the Cs are. And if you don't believe The school has EVERYTHING to do with whether they had the AAC list UCF in with the Cs versus the Us, then you are discrediting your own reasoning as to why UCF pushes "UCF." I absolutely understand why UCF wants "UCF" listed in with the Cs. You get seen earlier. Just think that all of the whining about being called UCF, acting like being called Central Florida is disrespectful and then wanting to be listed with the Cs in any list is like having split personalities.
(01-14-2015 01:05 PM)BearcatJerry Wrote: I guess it's a good thing the University's name wasn't "Florida University--Central, Kissimmee." That acronym just wouldn't work at all...
UCF's campus isn't in Kissimee. It has an Orlando address, but the next closest city is Oviedo.
You should try not to take yourself so seriously...
(01-14-2015 01:05 PM)BearcatJerry Wrote: I guess it's a good thing the University's name wasn't "Florida University--Central, Kissimmee." That acronym just wouldn't work at all...
UCF's campus isn't in Kissimee. It has an Orlando address, but the next closest city is Oviedo.
You should try not to take yourself so seriously...
So we can just call UC, University of Dayton right? I mean, they're practically the same location