The Knighted Ones #114: UCF Says NO, Playoff Madness, NIL vs Bowls, Big 12 Snubbed & Hoops Is Cookin

<p>This week we dive into the biggest stories in UCF Football, the College Football Playoff, and the Big 12. Why UCF said no to a bowl game, how NIL is killing bowl season, Frost turning down $1M, Notre Dame vs. Miami playoff drama, and why the Big 12 got snubbed again. We compare BCS vs CFP, debate the 16-team playoff, and break down how this changes college football going forward.</p><p>We also cover major UCF News — new O-line coach, transfer portal moves, John Walker updates, NIL/revshare projections, UCF board meeting decisions, TDT funding changes, and facility/tower upgrades.</p><p>Then we shift to UCF Basketball: Johnny Dawkins’ best start ever, Towson recap, Chris Johnson’s importance, Fulks&#39; breakout, rebounding strategy, scoring PG needs, #Big12Basketball strength, RPI breakdowns, and why the Knights are trending up.</p><p>Plus: UCF Baseball schedule, listener questions, transfers, coaching impact in hoops, and Josh’s “Sometimes Funny” Fact of the Week.</p><p>Introductions</p><p>UCF Football/Playoff Problems - 00:05:51:00</p><p> -Why UCF Said Heck No To Our Bowl Opportunity</p><p> -Would You Rather...</p><p> -Frost Turns Down A Milli</p><p> -Bowls Aren&#39;t Worth It Anymore</p><p> -NIL Kills Bowls</p><p> -NIL For Playing In Bowls</p><p> -ND Left Out Over Miami...The Convicts Win</p><p> -Why The Playoff Committee Chose The Teams</p><p> -BCS Selections Vs The Playoffs</p><p> -Terrible Games For Terrible Selections</p><p> -Miami Should Have Been Left Out</p><p> -Extra Games Off For Those Don&#39;t Play in The Ship</p><p> -Big 12 Got Hosed Over The G6?</p><p> -Is This Format Better?</p><p> -Who Would Be In With A 16 Team Playoff?</p><p> -ND Roasts The ACC...Looking For A Way Out</p><p> -Would ND Leaving Help Or Hurt UCF And The Big 12</p><p> -ESPN and The ACC Shot Themselves In The Foot?</p><p> -How Does This Change College Football</p><p> -Big 12 Was Sent To The Kiddie Table</p><p>Other UCF News - 00:47:29</p><p> -New OLine Coach This Week And Is That A Good Thing?</p><p> -Why The Portal And The Coaching Carousel Matters For Our New Coach</p><p> -Does Speed Kills Apply To The Coaching Search?</p><p> -Players In The Portal + John Walker</p><p> -Crazy NIL/Revshare Value....</p><p> -UCF Board Meeting And The Private Funding Cap</p><p> -TDT Changes The Funds So We Can Use Private Donations</p><p> -The Tower Is 50% Complete and Should Finish Before The End Of The Academic Year</p><p> -Donation Changes</p><p>Hoopin and Hollerin - 01:03:32</p><p> -Be