New Coach Signed For the 2003 Season.

Feb. 12, 2003

Orlando, FL -- University of Central Florida athletic director Steve Orsini today announced that Kin Cole has been named the 7th head coach of the Golden Knights football program.

"After much thought, we have decided to take the Universtiy of Central Florida football program in a new direction by naming a new head football coach. In our quest for a new leader, we searched for someone who is youthful, intelligent, and energetic. Someone who has proven their leadership abilities and their commitment to academic and athletic excellence. Someone who can lead UCF to the next level in Division I-A football," said Orsini. "Kin Cole has shown all of these qualities, in addition to being an alum who can keep the UCF football family together and lead our program to continued success."

"This is a dream come true for me to be named the head football coach at the University of Central Florida," said Cole. "I'm excited about the opportunity we have to lead our program to new heights. It's a great honor and responsibility to lead this program. I look forward to the challenge up living up to my predecessors here. I hope to keep our excellent coaching staff together here, and to retain coach Mike Kruczek's services as assistant head coach. Watch out MAC."

Though Kin Cole has never held a head coaching job at any level, he has proven to the University that he is an excellent strategist both offensively and defensively and that he has the leadership skills necessary to lead this program.