Does UCF make enough of a commitment to basketball?
Mike Bianchi wrote a column during the weekend arguing UCF coach Kirk Speraw didn’t get enough financial support to help the Knights compete with the heavy hitters in Conference USA. UCF Athletic...
View ArticleUCF men’s basketball slump drives wedge between fans
I wrote an article for today’s paper about the state of fan support for the men’s basketball program, with many loyal and long-time fans staunchly behind Kirk Speraw and others who have spoken out...
View ArticleThe Torch is Passed: Kirk Speraw takes over as UCF’s all-time wins leader,...
The Torch has finally been passed. UCF coach Kirk Speraw picked up his 275th win following the Knights’ 67-56 victory at East Carolina Tuesday night. Speraw passed legendary coach Torchy Clark for...
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UCF’s Drew Speraw makes transition from player to coach
I wrote about Drew Speraw, the UCF basketball team’s sole senior set to play his final home game tonight, for today’s edition of the paper. Here’s an excerpt of the article: Drew Speraw drives to the...
View ArticleDespite losing season, UCF coach Kirk Speraw sees a lot of reasons to be...
I caught up with UCF coach Kirk Speraw after the Knights’ Conference USA tournament loss. The Knights struggled through a tough season filled with close losses. They are not headed to any postseason...
View ArticleBREAKING NEWS: Speraw fired
Breaking news from Iliana: UCF has fired men’s basketball coach Kirk Speraw, the all-time winningest coach in school history. The university announced the firing today. He has been at UCF for 17 years...
View ArticleUCF Athletic Director Keith Tribble talks about his decision to fire Kirk...
UCF Athletic Director Keith Tribble spoke with the Orlando Sentinel about his decision to fire veteran coach Kirk Speraw and the process he will follow to hire a new coach to lead the program: On what...
View ArticleBianchi: Pressure is now on Athletic Director Keith Tribble to deliver after...
Columnist Mike Bianchi offered his latest take on UCF Athletic Director Keith Tribble’s decision to fire men’s basketball coach Kirk Speraw. Here’s an excerpt of his update: Figuratively speaking, UCF...
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Kirk Speraw thanks fans for their support, says he wishes he could have...
Kirk Speraw. Credit: Roberto Gonzalez / Orlando Sentinel Kirk Speraw wishes he had one season to lead the UCF men’s basketball program he said is on the brink of a Conference USA championship. Instead,...
View ArticleKirk Speraw lands on Iowa Hawkeyes basketball staff
Former UCF men’s basketball coach Kirk Speraw is returning to his Iowa roots as an assistant coach for the Iowa Hawkeyes. Iowa announced Friday that Fran McCaffery has hired Kirk Speraw, giving him a...
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