Spring football begins, players awarded

Spring football has begun for the Knights.

— Head coach George O'Leary is trying out switching Rob Calabrese from quarterback to wide receiver.

— Transfer offensive lineman Jose Jose has started classes.

— Latavius Murray will enter spring football as the starting running back with Brynn Harvey, who is coming off an injury from last season, as his backup.

— The football team distributed their annual team awards.

MVP: Bruce Miller

Offensive MVP: Jeff Godfrey

Defensive MVP:  Miller

Special Teams MVP: Quincy McDuffie

Most outstanding position awards: Miller (defensive line), Jah Reid (offensive line), Brian Watters (receiver), Ronnie Weaver (offensive back), Kemal Ishmael (defensive back), Derrick Hallman (linebacker).

Most improved players: Latavius Murray (offense) and David Williams (defense)

UCF way award (player who embodies team's values): Calabrese

Kodak award (outstanding scout team player): Austin Hudson