The fourth UCF mailbag of the offseason addresses questions about the differences in covering Gus Malzahn and Scott Frost based on their spring performances, the perceived slow pace of recruiting, and favorite press box foods.
As a journalist, how would you compare covering Gus in his first Spring season versus covering Frost in his first Spring back at UCF? How do you think this affects the fans’ perception of the head coach and the program? — @2letters2words.
“While Gus Malzahn and Scott Frost both created a buzz during their first spring football camps, the expectations surrounding their programs were quite distinct.
“Malzahn, for instance, joined the team after being dismissed from his position at Auburn, where he spent eight seasons. His established reputation preceded him, compelling him to swiftly assemble a coaching staff within a tight timeframe. Much of the spring camp revolved around getting to know each other; reporters were eager to grasp Malzahn’s coaching style and overall demeanor, while he and his assistants worked to navigate the local Orlando media landscape.
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“There were notable shifts in policy, requiring reporters to adapt their usual approaches. However, nothing was so challenging that it negatively impacted fans’ perceptions of him or the program, though access may have felt more restricted.
“In contrast, Frost had already built rapport with some of the Orlando media during his earlier tenure from 2016 to 2017, which helped him reconnect with familiar faces around the program. Moreover, the significant turnover in the roster has led most UCF fans to adopt a more cautious outlook on the current squad’s potential.”
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