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UCF Reviews Their Own Training For Football

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 22:33:28 -0500

((HT: CBSSports))

UCF's football program's conditioning activities are rigorous "but within the range normal to other Division I football programs," according to a review ordered after a player died and another collapsed last year.

The review released Friday was done by an attorney hired by the university and recommended better communication between team physicians and the athletics department administration, an extra athletic trainer for football and an increased exposure to a nutritionist for players among other things.

UCF President John Hitt ordered the review after the death of receiver Ereck Plancher last spring and the collapse of running back Brandon Davis in December.

Attorney Mike Glazier, a former NCAA investigator, conducted the inquiry. The review did not investigate Plancher's death nor Davis' collapse, only the current state of the football program.

"I will take the recommendations that Mike did make and speak with the administration and see how we can improve ourselves," UCF coach George O'Leary said, reading from a prepared statement.

Plancher died after taking part in the team's "mat drills" during an offseason conditioning workout last March on the UCF campus. The workout was supervised by O'Leary and his staff.

Hitt said he was pleased with the results of the review and again stood by the practices of the football program.

A report from the Orange County Medical Examiner's Office showed Plancher had a sickle cell trait that caused problems with his red blood cells during physical exertion. The examination showed Plancher's heart began beating abnormally, and blood flow to the wide receiver's muscles and organs slowed or stopped.

Plancher's parents filed a lawsuit earlier this month seeking damages in excess of $15,000, not including interest, costs and attorney's fees. The UCF Board of Trustees and the UCF Athletics Association are named as defendants in the lawsuit.

"We'll answer their lawsuit," Hitt said.

The report compared UCF's football program to other schools, reviewed workout and training activities and had complete access to the university's records, Glazier said. Coaches and football players were interviewed for the report, including Davis, but Glazier declined to disclose what the running back said.

Glazier said he recommended going from three to four athletic trainers dedicated solely to football, which he noted is the national average for a program UCF's size. He also recommended more frequent meetings with local paramedics.

"Our overall findings of the university's football practices and conditioning programs, sports medicine policies, procedures and practices are more than adequate and are within industry standards," Glazier said.

O'Leary has a 26-36 record in five seasons at UCF, including a 4-8 record this past season. He signed a 10-year contract extension in May 2006 that pays him $1 million annually. He also has a buyout clause that would cost UCF $5 million to change coaches unless there was just cause.

UCF athletic director Keith Tribble again stood by the coach.

"This is just a report that confirms what we already knew," Tribble said.

Those of us at OSG HQ are wholly unimpressed with the self-survey.
We would much rather see some self-actualization and self-analysis within the UCF adminstration and coaching staff that results in a positive and not just popping your shoulder out-of-joint from patting oneself on the back...

Summer Ball Related Stat Line For Feb 20th

Fri, 20 Feb 2009 10:48:05 -0500

Three current Oklahoma Baptist University players will play for the Santa Maria Valley Packers this summer. All three have seen playing time this summer. Justin Trejo (pictured left) is batting .346 in 26 at-bats. He has hit 1 double and has driven in 2 rbi's this season. Arin Fowble is batting .273 in 22 at-bats. He has scored 4 runs, knocked in 2 and has walked 4 times this season. Brandon Davis is hitting .250 in 12 at-bats this year. He has hit 1 double and has scored 2 runs this season.

Questions...We've got Questions!

Wed, 10 Dec 2008 16:58:00 -0500

More Trouble at UCF...

It appears as though the Fighting O'Leary's of Central Florida may have a problem. Another football player, freshman Running Back Brandon Davis collapsed last week during a workout where it was reported that he was severely dehydrated. Thankfully, Davis is recovering ...

Sorry Sam, Lindsay loves the cod-piece...always has, always will

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 13:51:39 -0500

Apparently, Lohan and "girlfriend" Samantha Ronsen have entered couples counseling because of Lindsays' wandering eye....or should I say 'ole wandering one eye? http://www.nypost.com/seven/11212008/gossip/pagesix/therapy_for_lindsay__sam_139928.htm I have no doubt this is true. Lindsay loves the penis. Just ask Aaron Carter, Damien Fahey, Jack Osbourne, Fez, Colin Farrell, Calum Best, Harry Judd, Talan Torriero, Christian Slater, Diego Garcia, Mitch Mortaza, David Spade, Richie Akiva, Scott Sartiano, Shia LeBeouf, Jared Leto, Nick Cannon, Leo, Lapo Elkann, Sean Lenna, Ryan Adams, Adam Levine, The Flying Tomato, Brett Ratner, Mr. Girls Gone Wild, Mr. Greek-shipping-heir-now-and-who-previously-banged Paris Hilton, Jamie Burke, Brandon Davis, Nick Lachey, Garrett Hedlund, Harry Morton and Evan Ross, who have all been rumored to have "dated" the lovely Mrs. Lohan over the past 7 years. Realize this...most of the dudes listed above are first-class gina-slayers. They are generally not the type to waste a bunch of time hanging out with a hot girl if they arent banging her. That is A LOT of cock in 7 years...moreover, thats only the celebrities who she "dated." That doesnt count any random hook-ups or unknown lucky bastards that happened to be hanging around Suede during her more drunken years. As an aside, they say your true number of sexual partners is the number of your partners,+ the number of all of your partner's partners. Get that? If the list above is true, Lindsay's number is STAGGERING. Lets be clear here. I am not hating on Lindsay Lohan. I am not hating on Mrs. Ronson. I am just stating that you dont go from a regular sauage diet to vegetarian overnight. The fact that this qualifies as news to anyone is shocking. -chese