Being a multi-sport athlete in college isn’t uncommon, but it comes with a lot of pressure, especially when key games take place on the same day.
Just ask John Rhys Plumlee of the University of Central Florida, who had to run from the baseball field to the football field this past weekend.
But I wouldn’t trade it for the world.
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Central Florida’s John Rhys Plumlee during an NCAA college basketball game against Siena on Sunday, February 19, 2023, in Orlando, Florida. Plumlee is Central Florida’s accomplished two-sport athlete. (AP Photo/Terrance Coakley)
«One of the coolest days of my life, and I think I’ll probably die one of the coolest days of my life,» Plumlee said, via The Associated Press. «I’m super, super grateful and blessed to be able to do what I do and to be able to have as much fun as I can. This is a movie for me. It’s a dream for me.» John Rhys dreamed of this day for a long time.»
Plumlee went 2 for 3 with a triple and two RBIs during the UCF Knights’ 12-3 win over Memphis on Friday, but was pulled from the game in the seventh inning to run to the football locker room.
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The quarterback needed to put on his pads for the spring game that was taking place.
Plumlee ran out of the baseball field, cleats and all, and was driven by golf cart to the soccer facility. She hurried to change, getting help with the sanitary pads, and she was on the Knights football sideline seven minutes after leaving the baseball field.
«I think it has to be a world record,» Plumlee said, via AP.
John Rhys Plumlee #10 of the UCF Knights drops back to pass against the Duke Blue Devils in the Military Bowl presented by Peraton at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium on December 28, 2022 in Annapolis, Maryland. (G Fiume/Getty Images)
Plumlee transferred from Ole Miss in January 2022 after playing three seasons with the Rebels football team and two seasons with their baseball team. While he was able to play football in 2022, he missed a baseball deadline.
But he’s in the fold this year, prompting head football coach Gus Malzahn and head baseball coach Greg Lovelady to puzzle out a schedule they were both happy with for Plumlee.
Last season on the Knights’ football field, Plumlee passed for 2,586 yards with 14 touchdowns against eight interceptions, while rushing for 862 yards with 11 touchdowns. The Knights went 9-5 overall, leading to one bowl appearance.
John Rhys Plumlee #10 of the UCF Knights returns to the locker room after defeating the Cincinnati Bearcats 25-21 at FBC Mortgage Stadium on October 29, 2022 in Orlando, Florida. (Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)
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On the baseball diamond, Plumlee is hitting .313/.412/.522 with five home runs, seven doubles and 15 RBIs in 35 games playing center field.