The KnightShift Podcast

On this edition of the KnightShift Podcast, Jeff, Drew, and Kyle open up with their takeaways from the UCF Knights' loss at K-State, and preview the Big 12 home opener against Baylor, including what UCF will have to do to get back on the winning track. Then Bryson and Nick drop by to update everyone on Women's Soccer making the top 25, Men's Soccer nearly pulling off a result at #1 Marshall, and Volleyball getting off to a great start in conference against Oklahoma, plus a breakdown of Men's Basketball's schedule. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ucfknightshiftpodcast/message

Listen in as Eric Lopez, Andrew Gluchov, and Bryson Turner break down the UCF Knights' first loss of the season at the Kansas State Wildcats, 44-31, in their inaugural Big 12 opener. Kyle Nash also joins to talk about what UCF will take away from the game as they prepare for their home Big 12 opener vs. Baylor. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ucfknightshiftpodcast/message

On this edition of KnightShift, Jeff, Kyle, Drew and Eric preview the UCF Knights' first-ever Big 12 Conference matchup on Saturday against the Kansas State Wildcats. they break down the match-ups on offense and defense, why UCF isn't ranked (yet), the TV situation with FS1, and give predictions for the game. Then Bryson stops by to talk about UCF Men's Soccer's top-3 matchup at Marshall on Saturday, UCF Volleyball splitting against two Big Ten teams and getting off to a good start in the Big 12, and UCF Women's Soccer also starting undefeated in conference, with schedule and RPI breakdowns for all three squads. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ucfknightshiftpodcast/message

On this postgame edition of KnightShift, Eric Lopez is joined by Nick Porcelli and former UCF DB Tre' Neal as they break down the Knights' 48-14 victory over the Villanova Wildcats to go to 3-0 on the season. Then they're joined by Kyle Nash from the stadium to give his breakdown of the game. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ucfknightshiftpodcast/message

On this edition of KnightShift, Jeff, Eric, and Kyle open with a quick recap of UCF's win over Boise State leading into their game with Villanova, including a full breakdown of Timmy McClain taking over at QB for John Rhys Plumlee, and a look at UCF's TV numbers compared to the rest of the Big 12. Then Bryson and Nick join to talk about UCF Women's Soccer defeating West Virginia in the program's historic first Big 12 event, plus Volleyball playing up at Purdue, and a preview of Men's Soccer facing West Virginia in a matchup of top-5 teams. Finally, the guys discuss the 2023 UCF Athletics Hall of Fame class and pay tribute to the late John Hitt and Gene McDowell. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ucfknightshiftpodcast/message

Join Bryson Turner, Nick Porcelli and Kyle Nash as they recap UCF's 18-16 walk-off win over Boise State. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ucfknightshiftpodcast/message

On this episode of KnightShift, Jeff, Eric, Drew and Kyle preview UCF's road contest at Boise State, including a breakdown of Boise's opener against Washington and how UCF can attack the Broncos. They also discuss the TV ratings and outlook for the game. Nick Porcelli joins the show to talk about UCF Volleyball's victory over Florida State to start 7-1, Men's Soccer's heartbreaking draw with FIU, and Women's Soccer's win over FAU and their upcoming game with South Florida. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ucfknightshiftpodcast/message

In an all-new KnightShift, we are previewing UCF Football.s opener against Kent State, set for next Thursday, with Jeff, Andrew, and Kyle giving their takes and what they want to see from the Knights in Game #1. Eric joins later and is still mad about UCF Women's Soccer's loss to Georgia, and the guys try to talk him off the ledge about that. They are helped by Men's Soccer's HUGE opening night win at Clemson, and we also air our interview with head coach Scott Calabrese, previewing the Knights' first season in the Sun Belt. Finally, we talk about Volleyball's opening weekend in Albany and a plethora of content coming on blackandgoldbanneret.com in the coming week. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ucfknightshiftpodcast/message

We're back after a bit of a summer hiatus to preview the UCF Knights Football team for the 2023 season! Jeff, Kyle, Drew, and Bryson talk about the biggest storylines heading into the Knights' first season in the Big 12, including Coach Malzahn handing the offense's keys to Darin Hinshaw, JRP's development, the defense's challenges in the Big 12, special teams, and the latest stories from around the Big 12, including expansion with Colorado, Utah, Arizona, and Arizona State. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ucfknightshiftpodcast/message

On this edition of KnightShift, Eric, Bryson and Nick continue revealing and discussdiscussing the nominees for the 2023 Black & Gold Banneret Awards. In Part 2, we switch focus to UCF's men's sports, including: We also discuss: Make sure you vote for your favorites and listen to Part 1 for the women's awards! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ucfknightshiftpodcast/message

On this edition of KnightShift, Eric, Bryson and Nick reveal and discuss the nominees for the 2023 Black & Gold Banneret Awards. In Part 1, we focus first on UCF's women's sports, including: We also discuss: Make sure you vote for your favorites and listen to Part 2 for the men's awards! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ucfknightshiftpodcast/message

On this special edition of KnightShift, Jeff is joined by Kyle, who presents two interviews with former UCF Knights offensive linemen. First, we hear from Sam Jackson at the Jacksonville Jaguars' minicamp. Then, Kyle talks with former Knight center Jordan Johnson, who is now an assistant at Oklahoma State. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ucfknightshiftpodcast/message

On this edition of KnightShift, we are doing something new: We do it live! Jeff Sharon and Bryson Turner discuss the UCF Knights hiring Rich Wallace as the new head baseball coach, and we hear from Wallace in his press conference. They also talk about UCF in the NCAA Track Championships and recap Rayniah Jones and Asherah Collins' performances. Nick Porcelli also joins to talk about transfers in Men's Basketball and Football, Volleyball's new assistants and transfers, and finally, some Big 12 talk. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ucfknightshiftpodcast/message

In the wake of Greg Lovelady's firing as head coach of the UCF Knights baseball team, Eric Lopez and former Black & Gold Banneret Editor and current MLB.com writer Brian Murphy break down the Lovelady Era from the start in 2017 to winning AAC Regular season title and NCAA Tournament appearance to the end. What went right and what went wrong? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ucfknightshiftpodcast/message

On this edition of KnightShift, we start with Jeff, Eric and Bryson breaking down UCF Baseball's opening win in the AAC Tournament in Clearwater, as well as the path ahead for the Knights as they try to fight their way into the NCAA Tournament. Then it's over to Softball where Eric recaps the UCF Knights' season coming to an end in Tallahassee and what comes next for the program. Drew joins the show to talk about UCF Football's new gold helmets, and we also talk about four new additions to Men's Basketball via the Transfer Portal, and UCF Volleyball naming Jenny Maurer the new head coach. At last, it's over to Tennis as we check in on how UCF's Men's Doubles team is doing in the NCAAs, and we preview Track & Field in the NCAA East Regionals. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ucfknightshiftpodcast/message

On the latest KnightShift Podcast, we begin by celebrating UCF Softball winning its second straight AAC title, and Eric Lopez breaks down the Knights' path in the Tallahassee Regional. Bryson Turner also breaks down Track and Field also winning The American at South Florida's campus. We also catch up on Baseball heading into the final weekend of the regular season. Then, Jeff and Kyle talk about the latest news about the ACC and Florida State's AD whining about UCF now making more media money than his school. Finally, we talk about Rowing in the AACs, Men's Golf at the NCAAs, and shout-outs to Rannell Hall and Johnny Dawkins for their latest achievements. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ucfknightshiftpodcast/message

On this edition of Knight Shift, we start with Jeff and Drew discussing news of Charlotte QB Xavier Williams joining the UCF Knights and what this indicates for how Darin Hinshaw is changing the UCF Knights' offensive strategy. Then we hear from former UCF WR Rannell Hall as he talks with Kyle Nash before his Arlington Renegades play in Saturday's XFL Championship Game. After that, it's over to Eric Lopez, who previews the AAC Softball Championship in Tampa with Bryson Turner, as well as UCF Golf and Tennis in NCAA action. Finally, Jeff and Bryson wrap up with some UCF Baseball talk and a preview of the AAC Track and Field Championships with UCF head coach Dana Boone and athletes Rayniah Jones and Jasmine Scott-Kilgo. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ucfknightshiftpodcast/message

On this edition of the Knight Shift Podcast, we open with the news of Todd Dagenais, the winningest coach in UCF Knights Volleyball history, announcing he is retiring from college coaching and transitioning to professional volleyball. We give our reaction to the news, and then we are joined by Coach Dagenais on the show to reflect on his career and what his next step will be. Jeff and Eric then discuss what UCF will do in choosing its next head coach. Then we discuss Tommy Castellanos' transfer to Boston College with Kyle Nash as well as UCF's undrafted NFL free agents and which former Knights will latch on in the league. We then talk Softball with Eric, Baseball posting a record-setting evening vs. UNF with Nick Porcelli, and Bryson updates us on Women's Tennis and Golf going to the NCAAs, as well as Track and Field on the eve of the AAC Outdoor Championships. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ucfknightshiftpodcast/message

On this edition of the Knight Shift Podcast, the whole crew talks first about the Transfer Portal, and Tommy Castellanos announcing he's leaving UCF, where the QB situation stands, and Destiny Thomas also leaving UCF Women's Hoops. Then we update you on UCF Baseball winning six of eight and Softball coming down the stretch with a sweep of USF. We segue to the War on I-4 and debate which UCF Knights sports should and should not continue playing USF and why. Then it's over to Golf and Tennis for updates on their postseasons, Track and Field, Sean Johnson and Gino Vivi, and UCF alumni in the XFL and USFL. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ucfknightshiftpodcast/message

On this edition of the Knight Shift Podcast, Jeff, Eric and Kyle start by giving their thoughts on the UCF Knights Spring Football Game, including the QB position and a breakdown of the Fastest Man contest. Drew joins the show to talk about John Rhys Plumlee's historic two-sport evening and UCF Baseball righting the ship after their mid-season slide. Eric updates us on UCF Softball and their key six-game homestand coming up in the next two weeks. Then Bryson and Nick join to give us a preview of conference championship week for both tennis and golf programs, a record-breaking week for Track, and USFL and XFL updates on Football alumni, including Marlon Williams' injury. Audio clips courtesy UCF Athletics and Fox Sports --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ucfknightshiftpodcast/message