UCF Around The Web (Morning)

Disease prevention gets 'lifestyle' focus
Orlando Sentinel, FL - January 2, 2009, 4:03 am
"It's not enough to just tell someone to stop smoking or to lose weight," said Rippe, chairman of the Center for Lifestyle Medicine at UCF,

Orange Bowl a reflection of community
MiamiHerald.com, FL - January 2, 2009, 3:11 am
''The whole area down there had changed in scope,'' said UCF athletic director Keith Tribble, the OB's chief executive when the bowl pushed northward.

Ushering in the new Central Florida economy
The Oviedo-Winter Springs Voice, FL - January 2, 2009, 1:25 am
?I think diversification is a way to reduce risk,? UCF economist Sean Snaith said, ?and we saw after 9/11 that the dependence of a region on one sector can

Jacon 2009 Announces Dates, Guests and Its Location for the Tenth
Anime News Network, Canada - January 2, 2009, 12:50 am
The convention was designed to be a celebration of Japanese animation, popular culture and video games for local Florida residents to enjoy at the UCF

Knights look to tame Bearkats
UCFSports.com, FL - January 2, 2009, 12:48 am
It's not a rivalry or a big league matchup, but UCF's next game against Sam Houston State is one that Jermaine Taylor has circled on his calendar.

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UCF Around The Web (Evening)

UCF Fastbreak - Jan. 1
UCFAthletics.com FL - January 1, 2009, 1:12 pm
When the Knights hosts Holy Cross Tuesday, the contest will mark the start of UCF’s partnership with Bright House Sports Network. The network is scheduled to produce and air three UCF games this year, starting with the non-league matchup with the Crusaders…

UCF Men’s Basketball Top 40 - Ruben Cotton
UCFAthletics.com FL - January 1, 2009, 1:05 pm
Long before Jermaine Taylor was providing fans with highlight worthy plays, Ruben Cotton was one of the most impressive athletes to play for the Knights. A Sanford native, Cotton, who competed for the Knights from 1979-81, could drive, shoot and dunk…

Case in Point
UCF Fan Forum on UCFSports.com - TheUCFBoss - January 1, 2009, 1:01 pm
LSU vs GTech….true freshman QB against a very good defense. Talent always shows. We can break down Calabrese's mechanics and what not all we want but one thing remains, …

Miniature Binoculars For Traveling The World
PWO, France - January 1, 2009, 12:14 pm
It has created the UCF X II in a new look for today. These binoculars do not fold up but, they are associate degree online strong and long lasting.

A message from Orlando Sentinel Editor Charlotte H. Hall
Orlando Sentinel, FL - January 1, 2009, 10:25 am
We will report in depth on the major ongoing public projects: the UCF Medical School, commuter rail and the three venues. We will bore in on the community's

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UCF Around The Web (Morning)

To our readers
Orlando Sentinel, FL - January 1, 2009, 4:09 am
We will report in depth on the major ongoing public projects: the UCF Medical School, commuter rail and the three venues. We will bore in on the community's

Future cloudy as 2008 fades
Daytona Beach News-Journal, FL - January 1, 2009, 1:50 am
UCF itself is opening a new medical school in 2009. Retail also will have a big boost with the opening of the Pavilion in Port Orange in the fall.

High school seniors find college options limited
Daytona Beach News-Journal, FL - January 1, 2009, 1:50 am
In what higher education experts are calling a "perfect storm" of circumstances, gaining admission to state schools like UCF and UNF — not to mention UF

Seminole Women Get Past Knights
Tampa Tribune, FL - January 1, 2009, 12:03 am
TALLAHASSEE - Senior guard Tanae Davis-Cain reached the 1000-point plateau in her career as the Florida State women's basketball team defeated UCF 82-70

Brian Jackson Plans His Visit to UCF
SuperPrep.com - December 31, 2008, 11:14 pm
By Brendan Sonnone Brian Jackson is one of the best defensive backs in the south and UCF is amongst his favorite schools. The Hoover HS (Ala.

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UCF Around The Web (Evening)

Celebrations Across Central Florida
Central Florida News 13, FL - December 31, 2008, 9:48 am
Organizers of Light Up UCF outside the University of Central Florida are expecting a crowd. The celebration includes free movie screenings,

Cage fighting comes to DeltaPlex this weekend
MLive.com, MI - December 31, 2008, 9:32 am
by Doug VanderLaan The Grand Rapids Press Press Photo/Hollyn JohnsonFor Jake Doane, Friday's bout at the UCF Cage Combat will be his fifth mixed martial


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UCF Around The Web (Morning)

Tigers turn attention to 2 more running backs
Sumter Item, SC - December 31, 2008, 6:07 am
Geathers said USC and UCF have been recruiting him the hardest. This season, Geathers had about 130 tackles and seven sacks.

UCF event lights up retailers
Orlando Sentinel, FL - December 31, 2008, 6:04 am
We haven't even finalized our Thanksgiving plans, but UCF is already kicking off "Orlando's newest and most affordable holiday tradition.

Gators win not pretty
Sarasota Herald-Tribune, FL - December 31, 2008, 5:10 am
ORLANDO — Tournament MVP Jermaine Taylor poured in 38 points to lead Central Florida (8-4) over Chicago State and the championship of the UCF Holiday

New Year's Eve pick-me-ups will pick you up
Orlando Sentinel, FL - December 31, 2008, 4:08 am
The business is focused on downtown Orlando and the UCF area. Pope expects to have all five of the company's scooters available tonight.

Illinois beats cold-shooting Purdue
Allentown Morning Call, PA - December 31, 2008, 4:05 am
Penn 78, Campbell 67: At Orlando, Fla., Jack Eggleston led five players in double figures with 16 for the Quakers in the consolation game of the UCF Holiday

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UCF Around The Web (Evening)

Men's Basketball Hosts Texas A&M-CC On New Year's Eve At 2 pm
SMU Mustangs - December 30, 2008, 1:03 pm
13 pts 40-27 at 14:30 2nd half W, 55-53 Tulane 1/24/2007 13 pts 41-28 at 19:18 2nd half W (ot), 69-67 UCF 1/26/2008 13 pts 40-27 at 17:34 2nd half W,

Morning Box Score
Chicagoist, IL - December 30, 2008, 10:50 am
Chicago State hopes to play home wrecker on Tuesday, when they face the UCF Knights in the championship game of the UCF Holiday Classic.

Leader for Anthony Williams?
AUtigers.com (subscription), AL - December 30, 2008, 10:15 am
"I might be going to UCF's and Stanford's. I've talked with them about it." Former Union Grove's stars Kyle Jackson and Steven Sylvester play for GT.

Chicago State defeats Campbell 98-89
Chicago Daily Herald, IL - December 30, 2008, 9:46 am
Holston added 10 assists, but also had 10 turnovers in 30 minutes for the Cougars in the opening game of the UCF Holiday Classic.

Leader for Anthony Williams?
Clemson Tigers Insider - December 30, 2008, 9:38 am
"UCF, Florida State and Alabama have been, but I'd say Georgia Tech has definitely been the strongest so far." Where all were you able to visit this past

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UCF in the NFL Weekly Roundup

Each week, UCFinsider.com posts a collection of articles related to former UCF football players in the NFL. Click on a player’s name or view it all at once after the jump!

Atari Bigby
Daunte Culpepper
Leger Douzable
Travis Fisher
Cornell Green
Alex Haynes
Darcy Johnson
Matt Prater
Asante Samuel
Josh Sitton
Kevin Smith
Mike Walker

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UCF Around The Web (Morning)

In Brief: Weis has first knee surgery
The Courier News, IL - December 30, 2008, 5:15 am
Holston added 10 assists, but also had 10 turnovers in 30 minutes for the Cougars in the opening game of the UCF Holiday Classic in Orlando, Fla.

Holston's season-high 40 points power Chicago State past Campbell
Southtown Star, IL - December 30, 2008, 5:01 am
David Holston had a season-high 40 points as Chicago State defeated Campbell 98-89 on Monday in the opening game of the UCF Holiday Classic in Orlando, Fla.

From free to luxury, party hats are ready for New Year's Eve
Orlando Sentinel, FL - December 30, 2008, 4:02 am
Organizers of Light Up UCF outside the University of Central Florida Arena are touting their New Year's Eve activities as a way to "welcome 2009 without

Penn drops tourney opener to Central Florida
Philadelphia Inquirer, PA - December 30, 2008, 3:14 am
Taylor had 34 points in 26 minutes and marshaled a second-half burst to pull the Knights away from the Quakers, 81-64, on the opening night of the UCF

Rusty Penn fades in loss to Central Florida
Philadelphia Daily News, PA - December 30, 2008, 3:03 am
After a 24-day break, Penn had a little trouble shaking off the rust against Central Florida in the first round of the Knights' UCF Holiday Classic.

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UCF Around The Web (Evening)

UCF State of Recruiting: Linebackers
TheBootleg.com - December 29, 2008, 1:13 pm
By Brendan Sonnone With the season officially over and two months until National Signing Day, it?s time for UCF fans, coaches and media alike to turn

Penn (1-6) at UCF (6-4)
Macon Telegraph, GA - December 29, 2008, 10:43 am
By Sports Network - The Sports Network GAME NOTES: The Penn Quakers finally return to action, as they take part in the UCF Holiday Classic against the host

When Fuzzy Math Goes All Wrong
Black Shoe Diaries, PA - December 29, 2008, 10:20 am
Tulsa, UAB, UCF, UCLA, UNLV, Utah, Utah State, UTEP, Vanderbilt, Virginia, Virginia Tech, Wake Forest, Washington, Washington State, Western Michigan,

UCF Criminologist Says New OC Yearly Murder Record Comes as No
WMFE, FL - December 29, 2008, 9:30 am
90.7's David Pitman visited UCF Sociology department chair and criminologist Dr. Jay Corzine, who said he wasn't surprised to see murders increase this year


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UCF Around The Web (Morning)

NWI Boilers have no excuses
Gary Post Tribune, IN - December 29, 2008, 5:16 am
Drew said McPherson could hardly walk without a limp for the three days after the UCF?game. "He's just too sore," Drew said.

YOUR OLD HOME MOVIES MIGHT BE BLOCKBUSTERS
Orlando Sentinel, FL - December 29, 2008, 4:02 am
"The American tendency to discard that which seems no longer useful has put these films in some danger," Stephen Schlow, chairman of UCF's film department,

Florida's loss of clout in D.C. could prove costly
Orlando Sentinel, FL - December 29, 2008, 4:02 am
He estimated that since 2006, UCF has received more than $14 million in federal earmarks, a small fraction of its overall federal grant total.

Need 2009 resolutions? Try these
Orlando Sentinel, FL - December 29, 2008, 12:33 am
COLLEGE BASKETBALL: UCF has been home for the holidays and that's where the Knights start the new year, in the middle of a six-game stretch at UCF Arena.

Katie Hammond Cabaret
Metromix, IL - December 29, 2008, 12:04 am
The Venue at UCF Arena - N. Gemini Blvd. - Orlando MetroWest Sports Bar and Mexican Grill - 2503 S. Kirkman Road - Orlando You will be prompted to register

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