First Week of College Football in Florida: Triumphs, Tribulations, and New Beginnings

As college football fervor swept across the nation, the Sunshine State was no exception, offering a range of emotions from euphoria to disappointment. Florida’s big three—FSU, UCF and UCF kicked off their seasons with games that left an indelible mark on fans and analysts alike. FSU: A Stunning Comeback Seals Victory Playing under the bright … Read more

Breathing New Life into Football at The First Academy

Coach Jeff Conaway holding a football, standing in the middle of the TFA football field.

Recognizing Your Calling Tackle people? Check. Run the football? Check. From his humble beginnings playing backyard football, Jeff Conaway realized early on that he loved the game. But at the time, he couldn’t have fathomed pursuing it as a career field. His eyes were set on becoming a pharmacist. But as many of us figure … Read more

Football Season is Back! Here are 3 Recipes to Enjoy.

Football Recipes

Football season is back and with it, opportunities for Sunday night potlucks and tailgating. Whether at home or the stadium, serving healthy options is a great way to enjoy the game while maintaining your diet. Here are some recipes to make this season tasty and enjoyable.  Vegan Tempeh Chili Chili is a game day favorite. … Read more

UCF Knights Football Season Secures Strong Schedule

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UCF football season has arrived! Fans get excited for the game and everything that goes along with it: the food, the rivalries, the tailgating, and the weekends spent cheering in front of flat screens. With COVID-19 restrictions officially in the rearview mirror, UCF and Florida team fans look to enjoy the best time of the … Read more

Time to Bond as Football Season Returns. Go Knights!

It’s hard not to know when football season arrives. Fans get excited for the game and everything that goes along with it: the food, the rivalries, the tailgating, and the weekends spent cheering in front of flat screens. With COVID-19 restrictions officially in the rearview mirror, UCF and Florida team fans look to enjoy the … Read more

Gilbert, Apollos rally past San Antonio Commanders

If everything is in fact bigger in Texas, the Orlando Apollos may reflect on their comeback win at San Antonio later this year as their biggest triumph. San Antonio defensive tackle, Joey Mbu, returned Apollos quarterback Garrett Gilbert’s fumble eight yards for a touchdown in the third quarter. With that play, the Commanders took their … Read more

Jaguars earn opportunity UCF never got

It sounds like a tease for the latest ESPN 30-for-30 documentary: “What if I told you, that in a single season, two teams would change the direction of an entire sport? That along the way, dynasty’s died, and committees crumbled.” Now what if I told you, the main subjects in this documentary, were the 2017-2018 … Read more

Opportunity awaits first early signees

College Football will add even more drama to an incredibly hectic time of year on Wednesday, with the introduction of the new early signing period for recruits. Although the signing period will be new for all schools nationwide, nothing about the day will be familiar to many schools across the state who are still adjusting … Read more

College Football Championship Week Predictions

The time has arrived for the nation’s current top college football teams to prove for a final time that they belong in the playoffs. The formula seems simple enough – win, and you’re in. But lose, or struggle, and leave your fate in the hands of the 13-person playoff committee who will announce their final … Read more

Preview: College Football Championship Week

College Football Championship Week is set to provide clarity or create utter chaos for the Playoff Committee. On Saturday, six different conference championships will take place with four games having a direct impact on the outcome of the final rankings of the season and the decisions that lie ahead for the 13-person College Playoff Committee, … Read more

Florida Finds Familiar Face in Mullen

After a tumultuous and exhausting month of rumors, innuendo and tweets from verified accounts reporting everything but the truth, University of Florida Athletic Director Scott Stricklin named former Mississippi State Head Coach Dan Mullen to the same position for the Florida Gators. The announcement was made on Sunday. It was a move that spent less … Read more

Frost Adds to the Family

It’s hard to imagine this dream season going any better for Scott Frost and his UCF Knights football team. Somewhere among the unblemished record (8-0), the highest scoring average in the nation (48.5 points per game), and the #18 ranking in the latest College Football Playoff standings, the 42-year old head man has also found … Read more

McElwain, Gators agree to part ways

Abrupt & Confusing The tumultuous tenure of Jim McElwain as head football coach at the University of Florida came to an abrupt, yet predictable ending on Sunday. University Athletic Director, Scott Stricklin, made the official announcement at a Sunday evening press conference after what was a strange and confusing day in Gainesville. Then again, strange … Read more

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