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Episode 335: The craziest decisions in UCF history

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 12:26:37 GMT

Sons of UCF - Is the Sorsby situation vs. the Big 12 resolved?

2KnightsMedia — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:00:00 GMT

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Join Trace and Adam from the Sons of UCF as they take you around the world of UCF Sports. In this edition, we'll talk about Sorsby vs. the Big 12 and the release of the men's basketball scheduling matrix. Plus: remember when UCF wore hideous uniforms and also won a big game!

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Sons Today - Examining 18 months of Scott Frost

2KnightsMedia — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 12:53:00 GMT

Join Trace and Adam from the Sons of UCF as they take you around the world of UCF Sports with the latest news, notes, and conversation. In this episode, the guys look back at the first 18 months of Scott Frost's second tenure.

Plus: remember when?

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Episode 334: The Brendan Sorsby sag and what it means for UCF

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 10:56:15 GMT

ATK Overtime - What is the Big 12 going to do with Texas Tech?

2KnightsMedia — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 09:00:00 GMT

In this edition of ATK-Overtime, Eric Lopez, Trace Trylko, and Adam Eaton continue the conversation from Around The Kingdom as they discuss

- What will the Big 12 do about Texas Tech?

- Will fans be patient with Scott Frost?

- Softball transfer portal

- Which UCF coach do you trust to win a big game?

For more, check out the Sons of UCF YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/@sonsofucf

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Big 12 Hosts Go NUCLEAR on Texas Tech for Saving Brendan Sorsby

Locked On Podcast Network — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 08:00:00 GMT

The airwaves across the Big 12 footprint have completely melted down over the last 48 hours. From Provo to Morgantown, sports talk radio hosts, podcasters, and conference analysts are going absolutely nuclear on Texas Tech, Kirby Hocutt, and Judge Ken Curry for what is being universally labeled the "Lubbock Heist."

Texas Tech went from being the league's celebrated, reigning conference champion to the ultimate, black-hat villain of college football overnight.

If you tune into any regional sports show right now, the fury boils down to these three massive talking points blowing up the microphones:

1. "The Ultimate Slap on the Wrist"

Hosts are losing their minds over the sheer math of the scandal. On syndicated shows across the conference, local hosts are shouting the numbers into their mics: $90,000 in total bets, 9,000 wagers, and 40 direct bets on his own Indiana team. The collective consensus on the airwaves is that a two-game suspension against Abilene Christian and Oregon State for betting on your own locker room is a total farce. Analysts are pointing directly to Pete Rose and former Iowa State quarterback Hunter Dekkers, noting that Dekkers had his entire career permanently derailed for a fraction of what Sorsby admitted to doing. The narrative is clear: local judicial overreach just gave a player a pass for the most black-and-white, forbidden sin in modern sports.

2. Demanding the "Nuclear Option" Boycott

The threat of a scheduling mutiny has completely dominated the phone lines. On local affiliates for programs like BYU and UCF, hosts are aggressively calling on their athletic directors to follow through on the Yahoo Sports reports of a coordinated boycott.

Media personalities are arguing that if Brett Yormark and the Big 12 front office won't step in to protect the integrity of the games, the schools have to take matters into their own hands. The talking point of the week is that teams should willingly take a forfeit loss rather than step onto a field where the competitive sanctity has been completely corrupted by a Lubbock County courtroom.

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Around The Kingdom - Who was the best at UCF this past year?

2KnightsMedia — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:26:00 GMT

Join Eric Lopez and Trace Trylko as they debate some of the current topics surrounding UCF Sports. In this episode, as the academic and sports calendars come to a close, the guys hand out their season-ending awards, including best players, best coaches, and best moments.

Also: Baseball comes to an end, was this a successful sports season, and what is the next big thing for the Knights?

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Episode 333: What are realistic goals for UCF in 2026?

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:54:02 GMT

Episode 332: Dawkins extended + QBs of the Big 12

Fri, 29 May 2026 12:50:15 GMT

Sons LIVE - Football Schedule, Dawkins Extended & Baseball to the NCAA's

2KnightsMedia — Fri, 29 May 2026 10:49:00 GMT

On the season finale of Sons LIVE, we talk baseball regionals with Nick Williams and Mason Best, wrap up softball with Eric Lopez, and touch on some newsworthy topics, including football schedule times and Johnny Dawkins' contract extension.

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ATK Overtime - "We Need a Chip on our Shoulder"

2KnightsMedia — Thu, 28 May 2026 11:05:00 GMT

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In this edition of ATK-Overtime, Eric Lopez, Trace Trylko, and Adam Eaton continue the conversation from Around The Kingdom as they discuss:

- Does UCF need to get back to being a disruptor?

- Changes in men's hoops

- The softball portal sky is falling

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Around The Kingdom - Are UCF Sports programs lacking an edge?

2KnightsMedia — Wed, 27 May 2026 11:04:00 GMT

Join Eric Lopez and Trace Trylko as they debate some of the current topics surrounding UCF Sports. In this episode, UCF Softball's run in the tournament comes to an end, while UCF Baseball is just beginning its journey. Plus: If you look across all of the UCF Sports, are they generally lacking an edge or attitude?

Also: Statute talk, how close is Softball, breakaway threat, and lack of Big 12 respect

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Episode 331: Should the War on I-4 return?

Fri, 22 May 2026 13:55:10 GMT

Sons LIVE - UCF Football Ladies Knight surprise + ELo LIVE with UCF Softball in LA

2KnightsMedia — Fri, 22 May 2026 11:37:00 GMT

On this episode, we go LIVE to Ladies Knight with UCF Football, where McKenzie Milton, Kaleb Annett, and others join in. Eric Lopez is live in Los Angeles to give us the latest with UCF Softball as they prepare to take on UCLA. And, we go LIVE to Arizona as UCF Baseball is one and done in the Big 12 tournament.

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ATK Overtime - Why has UCF Softball been so successful?

2KnightsMedia — Fri, 22 May 2026 09:00:00 GMT

In this edition of ATK-Overtime, Eric Lopez, Trace Trylko, and Adam Eaton continue the conversation from Around The Kingdom as they discuss

- Why has UCF Softball been so successful at UCF?

- How does the success in spring sports impact the athletics department?

- Does UCF have a shot against UCLA in the Super Regionals?

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Around The Kingdom - Is UCF Softball the best run sports program on campus?

2KnightsMedia — Thu, 21 May 2026 11:17:00 GMT

Join Eric Lopez and Trace Trylko as they debate some of the current topics surrounding UCF Sports. In this episode, UCF Softball makes it to the Super Regionals, raising the question: Is this the best-run program on campus?

Also: Baseball heads to Big 12 tourney, football will skyrocket, Orlando Rays, and what happened to the coaches' tour?

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Big 12 Just Made HISTORY Over Weekend and ESPN WON'T Tell You (SEC is Mad Again)

Locked On Podcast Network — Mon, 18 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT

The diamond sports in the Big 12 are hitting their absolute peak as May postseason madness takes over. From historic crowns to critical regional surges, the conference is proving its elite depth across both baseball and softball.

Baseball: History in Lawrence, Tourney in Surprise

The regular season belonged to the Kansas Jayhawks. For the first time in program history, Kansas captured the Big 12 baseball regular-season title, finishing with a 22-8 conference record. The Jayhawks claim the top seed and a double-bye in the 12-team tournament field, alongside No. 2 seed West Virginia, No. 3 Arizona State, and No. 4 UCF.

The battleground now shifts to Surprise, Arizona, for the Big 12 Tournament. Action kicks off on Tuesday, May 19, with single-elimination opening-round matchups featuring a desperate No. 12 Texas Tech taking on No. 9 BYU, followed by No. 10 Utah facing No. 11 Kansas State.

Softball: Four Teams Punch Super Regional Tickets

On the softball side, the Big 12 absolute crushed regional weekend. After Arizona State pulled off a stunning run to capture its first-ever Big 12 Tournament championship, the conference landed seven bids in the NCAA Tournament field.

Following a chaotic regional round, four Big 12 programs have punched their tickets to the Super Regionals. Highlighting the slate, regular-season champion and No. 11 national seed Texas Tech is moving on to face Florida. Meanwhile, Arizona State advances to face top-seeded Texas, Oklahoma State hits the road to battle Nebraska, and a highly competitive tournament run continues to showcase the league's sheer dominance on the national stage.

Official 2026 Big 12 Baseball Tournament Bracket

This link provides the complete schedule, game times, and broadcast windows for the upcoming championship tournament at Surprise Stadium.

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Sons LIVE - Football Focus with Andrew Cherico

2KnightsMedia — Fri, 15 May 2026 11:36:00 GMT

On this episode, our old friend Andrew Cherico from Knights247 joins us for a wide-ranging talk about UCF Football post Spring Camp. Plus: we have LIVE coverage from UCF Baseball and UCF Softball as they prepare for their NCAA Regional matchup.

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Episode 330: Mailbag! Answering your weirdest UCF questions

Thu, 14 May 2026 12:01:36 GMT

EVERYTHING You Need to Know About the Big 12's New Collapse

Locked On Podcast Network — Thu, 14 May 2026 09:00:00 GMT

The "open for business" era of the Big 12 reached a fascinating crossroads this month. While Commissioner Brett Yormark successfully finalized a league-wide partnership with RedBird Capital Partners, the response from individual member schools has been a resounding "no thanks" to the optional $30 million credit lines.

As of May 2026, more than half of the conference—including BYU, Baylor, TCU, Texas Tech, Iowa State, Cincinnati, UCF, West Virginia, Houston, Arizona, and Kansas State—have officially declined the capital infusion.

The Math of "Expensive Money"

The primary deterrent is the high cost of the capital. The RedBird offer reportedly carries a double-digit interest rate (near 10%). For most of these institutions, this is considered "expensive money."

Alternative Financing: Major public universities like Houston or Cincinnati can often secure traditional loans or issue municipal bonds at significantly lower rates, typically between 4% and 6%.

Repayment Structure: If a school opts in, the Big 12 would withhold a portion of their annual media rights distribution for repayment. Many Athletic Directors are unwilling to "garnish" their future guaranteed income for a high-interest cash advance.

Protecting Autonomy

Beyond the balance sheet, there is a deep-seated fear of "corporate creep." Accepting private equity invites an external voice into the room—one focused on quarterly returns rather than traditional collegiate values. Schools like BYU have cited a "debt-free" philosophy rooted in their institutional identity, while others fear that a default could lead to a private firm gaining operational oversight or even an equity stake in the department.

The Strategic "Wait and See"

Yormark’s deal gives schools a one-year window to change their minds. Most programs are choosing to wait and see how the House v. NCAA settlement and new revenue-sharing rules actually impact their cash flow before tethering themselves to a private equity firm. While the optics of a "mass rejection" might look like a blow to Yormark, the deal still provides the conference office with $12.5 million to invest in new commercial ventures, proving that the Big 12 is still innovating—even if the schools are playing it safe.

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Sons Today - UCF Softball NCAA Regional Preview

2KnightsMedia — Wed, 13 May 2026 16:30:00 GMT

As UCF Softball gets set to make its 6th consecutive NCAA Regional appearance, Eric Lopez joins Adam Eaton to break down the end of the season for the Knights and their chances in the Tallahassee Regional.

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Around The Kingdom - How much momentum does UCF have coming out of Spring Camp?

2KnightsMedia — Wed, 13 May 2026 11:53:00 GMT

Join Eric Lopez and Trace Trylko as they debate some of the current topics surrounding UCF Sports. In this episode, now that Spring Camp has ended for UCF Football, how much momentum did this program gain? Plus: do the extra reps for backup QBs make you feel better about the position?

Also: Who can UCF not afford to lose on offense and defense, Softball makes it 6 in a row, baseball trying to finish strong, and do you miss JRP?

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Big 12's Plans to STEAL ACC Schools In Expansion Are REVEALED

Locked On Podcast Network — Wed, 13 May 2026 08:00:00 GMT

As the college sports landscape pushes toward 2027, the Big 12’s strategy under Commissioner Brett Yormark has shifted from "defensive survival" to "aggressive consolidation." The goal is clear: create a 20-to-24-team "Super Conference" that acts as the primary challenger to the Big Ten and SEC.

While the ACC’s Grant of Rights (GOR) remains a legal hurdle, several schools are viewed as culturally and strategically "Big 12-ready" if the ACC fractured today.

The "Eastern Pivot" Candidates

Pitt: Often called the "linchpin" of the Big 12's eastern strategy, Pitt is the most logical addition. It would immediately restore the Backyard Brawl with West Virginia as a permanent conference game, providing the league with a high-value rivalry that networks crave.

Louisville: A "slam dunk" for the Big 12's basketball-first identity. Louisville brings an elite athletic budget, a massive fan base, and geographic synergy with current members like Cincinnati and West Virginia.

NC State: As a "land-grant" institution with a gritty, blue-collar identity, the Wolfpack fits the Big 12's cultural "Vibes" better than almost any other ACC school. Adding them would secure the fertile North Carolina recruiting corridor and a massive television market.

Virginia Tech: Another cultural match, the Hokies bring one of the most electric atmospheres in college football. Pairing them with West Virginia would revive another historic regional rivalry.

The "Swagger" Expansion

Miami: Commissioner Yormark has reportedly made Miami a "priority" target. The Hurricanes represent a "cultural and commercial anchor" that would solidify the Big 12’s presence in Florida alongside UCF, creating a "Florida Corridor" essential for recruiting.

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Sons LIVE - Spring Camp insights from Chris Boyle

2KnightsMedia — Fri, 08 May 2026 09:00:00 GMT

On this edition of Sons LIVE, Chris Boyle from the Daytona Beach News Journal shares some insight on the conclusion of UCF Football's Spring Camp. Plus, Eric Lopez joins us live from Oklahoma to talk a little UCF Softball.

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Episode 329: Takeaways from UCF's open practice

Thu, 07 May 2026 10:59:33 GMT