(06-27-2023 07:50 PM)jaredf29 Wrote:  Stop giving FCS money ffs. They’ve been an impediment of growth for UCF, an obstruction for scheduling (a la Miami), and it’s a money pit. There are currently other venues to host what they do in Orlando.

Okay, so what's your backup solution if no FBS opponents can fill an open date? Not saying I want to load up on FCS opponents, I'm just asking.

(06-29-2023 12:50 PM)Golden Jedi Knight Wrote:  

(06-27-2023 07:50 PM)jaredf29 Wrote:  Stop giving FCS money ffs. They’ve been an impediment of growth for UCF, an obstruction for scheduling (a la Miami), and it’s a money pit. There are currently other venues to host what they do in Orlando.

Okay, so what's your backup solution if no FBS opponents can fill an open date? Not saying I want to load up on FCS opponents, I'm just asking.

Not sure if joking, but Florida Citrus Sports.

(06-29-2023 01:06 PM)RobUCF Wrote:  

(06-29-2023 12:50 PM)Golden Jedi Knight Wrote:  

(06-27-2023 07:50 PM)jaredf29 Wrote:  Stop giving FCS money ffs. They’ve been an impediment of growth for UCF, an obstruction for scheduling (a la Miami), and it’s a money pit. There are currently other venues to host what they do in Orlando.

Okay, so what's your backup solution if no FBS opponents can fill an open date? Not saying I want to load up on FCS opponents, I'm just asking.

Not sure if joking, but Florida Citrus Sports.

Ah, crap, never mind. Apologies to jared. I've been out in the sun too long.

(06-29-2023 01:34 PM)Golden Jedi Knight Wrote:  

(06-29-2023 01:06 PM)RobUCF Wrote:  

(06-29-2023 12:50 PM)Golden Jedi Knight Wrote:  

(06-27-2023 07:50 PM)jaredf29 Wrote:  Stop giving FCS money ffs. They’ve been an impediment of growth for UCF, an obstruction for scheduling (a la Miami), and it’s a money pit. There are currently other venues to host what they do in Orlando.

Okay, so what's your backup solution if no FBS opponents can fill an open date? Not saying I want to load up on FCS opponents, I'm just asking.

Not sure if joking, but Florida Citrus Sports.

Ah, crap, never mind. Apologies to jared. I've been out in the sun too long.

It’s cool we’ve all been there

Knights fans might enjoy this read from one of Tech’s more active blogs:

https://www.stakingtheplains.com/2023/07...f-knights/

https://www.fox35orlando.com/news/orange...d-projects

Task Force Recommended these organization receive funding:
- Orange County Convention Center
- Florida Citrus Sports
- Amway Center
- Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
- UCF Sports

That's 1 hurdle passed....

Next Step:

Quote:These are just recommendations, as the Orange County Commission will have a final say on who gets the money and how much they will receive.

Only 2 of the 7 Commissioners have direct ties to UCF.

(07-04-2023 02:04 PM)Satchel1906 Wrote:  Knights fans might enjoy this read from one of Tech’s more active blogs:

https://www.stakingtheplains.com/2023/07...f-knights/

i had to google Ricy Barger to see who that was and then the results show a Ricky Barger and then it registered ... Ricky Barber.

I would be nice to get a big enough chunk of money to get expansion rolling along faster.