Former UCF QB Milton Shows Support For Injured Gabriel. — KnightNews.com
Former UCF QB McKenzie Milton tweeted support for former teammate Dillion Gabriel after it was announced he suffered an injury on the final play against Louisville this past Friday night. In a statement provided by UCF Athletics Saturday, it confirmed that Gabriel was injured and would be out for an undetermined period of time for recovery. Advertisement“UCF junior quarterback Dillion Gabriel suffered a fractured left clavicle on the final play of the game Friday night against Louisville, the statement said. Milton is no stranger to injuries as the former UCF QB came back from a nearly three-year absence from the game after suffering a near career-ending injury to his right leg against USF in November of 2018. David J. Chao, a former NFL team doctor for over 17 years, tweeted his expected recovery timeline for the injured Gabriel saying, “6-8 weeks but surgery might be quicker.
knightnews.com“A new era”: UCF Athletic Director, players embracing new law allowing college athletes to be paid
ORLANDO, Fla. — A new law went into effect Thursday allowing college athletes in Florida to be paid for their name, image, and likeness. READ: Special Olympics marks “one year out” from start of 2022 USA Games to be held in OrlandoThe new sports marketing company pairs college athletes with business opportunities, like autographs and paid, in-person appearances. A search of the athlete’s name will display their rate; Milton can be hired for $2,000 per hour. Current University of Central Florida quarterback Dillon Gabriel launched his own brand as Florida joined several other states allowing college athletes to control and profit from their own name, image, and likeness. Florida State’s Athletic Director says the biggest area of limbo right now is for foreign student-athletes whose visas don’t permit them to earn income while they’re in the United States.
wftv.comMcKenzie Milton announces transfer from UCF to FSU
Central Florida quarterback McKenzie Milton has decided to transfer to Florida State University. Milton decided to enter the transfer portal and attempt a comeback elsewhere after a serious right leg injury two years ago. [READ MORE: Star quarterback McKenzie Milton announces transfer from UCF]Both Milton and Florida State head coach Mike Norvell shared the news on social media. Milton announced the transfer by posting a picture of him in his new uniform with the caption “Committed.”Star quarterback McKenzie Milton announces transfer“I have one shot to chase a dream, a lifelong dream to go play in the NFL,” said Milton, adding that he and UCF head coach Josh Heupel were very emotional while discussing the transfer. Milton said he gave UCF everything he had and wouldn’t change a thing about his time at the school.
Star quarterback McKenzie Milton announces transfer from UCF
ORLANDO, Fla. – UCF quarterback McKenzie Milton is transferring to another school, the star player announced in a video released Thursday. “I will be entering the transfer portal and playing my last year of college football elsewhere,” Milton said in an Instagram post. “I may be suiting up in different colors, but I’ll always bleed Black and Gold.”It’s not known where Milton will play next. In the video, Milton said leaving UCF is “one the hardest things for me to do.”“I’m trying to think of it more logically than emotionally,” he said. Milton thanked UCF Nation in his farewell video.
UCF QB McKenzie Milton enters transfer portal, says 'it's DG's team now' — KnightNews.com
UCF quarterback McKenzie Milton announced he is entering the transfer portal and said the torch has been passed to sophomore quarterback Dillon Gabriel. Advertisement“With that being said, I will be entering the transfer portal and playing my last year of college football somewhere else,” Milton said. “I may be suiting up in different colors, but I will always bleed black and gold.”Photo courtesy of McKenzie Milton’s Instagram. “It’s DG’s team now,” Milton said in a video posted to UCF Football’s Twitter on Thursday. #BREAKING: McKenzie Milton is transferring.
knightnews.comAfter much speculation, UCF Knight’s McKenzie Milton won’t play against USF
UCF came out on top 58-46 marking the Knight’s fourth straight win against the Bulls and evening the I-4 rivalry to 6-6. McKenzie Milton throwing long balls in early warmups #WarOnI4 pic.twitter.com/0FklMIgQ9m — Nathaniel Rivas (@nathanielrivas9) November 27, 2020“I definitely knew something was bad right away,” Milton told News 6 in 2019, a few months after the injury. However, Milton told News 6 he was confident he would return to play at the Bounce House again. “When that moment comes, and I definitely think it will, I’m going to soak it in,” Milton said in May. Milton could have another year to play for UCF if he chooses.
UCF QB McKenzie Milton makes strides, begins running scout team
ESPN’s Andrea Adelson spoke with Milton about his rehabilitation process and what it’s like to be back on the field under center with UCF’s scout team. Milton told Adelson that hearing his doctors tell him he would be able to play football again was a significant step in his recovery process. The QB has been taking snaps with the scout team, and on Tuesday, Milton posted a short clip of what appears to him running the field. “This is the most fun I’ve had in two years, being out there with the guys, going up against some good competition and lighting a fire under their butt,” Milton told Adelson. I’m going to do my best to get our scout team rolling and get our defense some good looks and continue to help the guys in the quarterback room,” Milton told Adelson.
knightnews.comMcKenzie Milton takes snaps with UCF scout team, according to report
ORLANDO, Fla. – University of Central Florida quarterback McKenzie Milton is playing with the scout team, according to a report from ESPN. This is a big step for Milton as he continues to recover from the leg injury he sustained in 2018. The UCF quarterback also told ESPN he can make throws on the move. [RELATED: Faith plays pivotal role in McKenzie Milton’s recovery]Back in August, Milton told ESPN his surgeon in Minneapolis said he would be able to play football again. He went from almost losing his right leg to hitting the leg press machine six weeks later.
AP Top 25 Takeaways: Huskers get tough draw; UCF rising star
Most notable on the Big Ten's schedule was how Nebraska will start the season: at Ohio State and home for Wisconsin. Nebraska had both Ohio State and Penn State on its original nine-game, pre-pandemic conference schedule, along with Rutgers. Nebraska has lost five straight against Ohio State, which has became a yearly rivalry since the Big Ten went to an East-West division structure. It might not have been the plan to cut Ohio State, the league's clear favorite and defending champ, some slack. When the SEC redid its schedule to make it 10 conference games, the league ended up feeding its weaker teams to its powerhouses.
UCF football players call for controversial professor to be fired
Charles Negy, an associate professor of psychology at UCF, shared an opinion editorial post from a blog called Takis Magazine. Greg McCrae (@NikeheadGreg) July 1, 2020Responses to Negys tweet from UCF students and alumnus also called for Negy to step down and UCF to take action. In the meantime, the university has opened up a second section of Dr. Negys current summer course with a different instructor. News 6 recently spoke to UCF professor of sociology, Dr. Jonathan Cox, who specializes in race studies. According to Cox, Negy has tenure at UCF and may not be fired for his actions.
UCF shares video of McKenzie Milton participating in non-contact drills
ORLANDO, Fla. – University of Central Florida quarterback McKenzie Milton hit another milestone this offseason. UCF shared a video of Milton participating in non-contact drills. The five-second video shows Milton throwing a pass to a receiver. In the 2018 season, Milton was carted off the field with a dislocated right knee in the game against South Florida. In his career with UCF, Milton has thrown for 8,863 yards and 72 touchdowns.
Video shows UCF and USF players get into skirmish before War-On-I4 game
ORLANDO, Fla. – News 6 captured footage of players from the University of Central Florida and the University of South Florida getting into a skirmish before the War-On-I4 game. Sports Director Jamie Seh said this happened 85 minutes before the 8 p.m. kick. She said a USF player walked over to the Knights side of the field. #WarOnI4 pic.twitter.com/pQMgRbyUMp — Jamie Seh (@jamieseh) November 29, 2019The Knights are 9-3 on the year and South Florida is 4-8 on the season. UCF will now wait to see who they will play in a bowl game.
While injured leg heals, Milton still leads UCF
Whether UCF can keep it up without Milton's magical playmaking is one of the most intriguing stories of the upcoming season. Absolutely," second-year UCF coach Josh Heupel said. Milton got off crutches in April and now wears a thigh-to-calf black brace that supports his tibia while ligaments heal. "I've always kind of felt like an extension of a coach," said Milton, who accounted for 79 touchdowns the past two seasons. Wimbush rolled Milton in a game of pool there and has been letting his new teammate hear about it ever since.
dailycommercial.comThe Weekly Newsletter: McKenzie Milton talks about future on football field
Good Sunday morning,Are you in need of a recap of last week's headlines? UCF quarterback McKenzie Milton talks with News 6 on knee recoveryIn this week's edition of "The Weekly," - anchor Justin Warmoth recaps his recent interview with McKenzie Milton. His recovery has been a journey so far, but Milton said he's focused on returning to the football field. The FWC is investigating; to help get results, click here. So to provide some relief, Cooper the Comfort K-9 is getting results in our schools.