Brian Murphy

Brian Murphy is an experienced sports writer and reporter with a focus on UCF Athletics, having contributed to SB Nation's Black and Gold Banneret since February 2017, covering baseball, football, and men's basketball. Murphy has also served as a contributing writer for DK Nation's news desk and as a beat writer for the Orlando Storm during the 2020 WTT season. Previous roles include a sports writer at the Orlando Sentinel, where coverage included NFL, MLB, and various UCF sports. With a solid foundation in sports journalism from the Central Florida Future and FFToolbox.com LLC, Murphy has accumulated extensive experience in writing and editing throughout a career that began in the early 2000s. Educational qualifications include a Master's degree in Communication and Media Studies from California State University, Northridge, and a Bachelor's degree in Journalism from the University of Central Florida.