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@RaysBaseball and @OrlandoMagic TV reporter/host for @BallySportsFL & @NewsNation correspondent 📺🎙️Podcast for @SportsTampaBay & @TheQuadwithCY ⚔️ @UCF alum

St. Pete or Nashville📍
Joined February 2009
Don't wanna be here? Send us removal request.
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Ryan Bass
7 months
NEWS 🏀🪄👀 I’ve been teasing this announcement for a few weeks, but I’m ecstatic to finally make it official ‼️ I’m unbelievably blessed and humbled to be joining the @BallySportsFL Magic crew as a pregame, halftime and postgame host for the @OrlandoMagic this season! 👏🏻 I have…
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6 years
Wow. Big news: Scott Frost and his staff have committed to coaching UCF in the Peach Bowl, Danny White confirmed. Frost will coach the Bowl game.
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6 years
North Korea to Tennessee?
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8 months
As disappointing and uncharacteristic as this series was for the #Rays , and for all the crap fans got, here’s Randy Arozarena emerging from the dugout to applaud the Tampa Bay faithful for their support this season. A classy move amid a sour ending to this challenging,…
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7 years
The NCAA: Killing student-athletes' dreams while profit margins skyrocket. Just another day in the world of college athletics. @Deestroying
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3 years
This city just hits different. #ChampaBay
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2 years
Classy move by the @astros with a congratulations message on the big screen as @RaysBaseball gathers for a team photo. Officially playoff-bound.
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Ryan Bass
5 years
UCF’s McKenzie Milton almost lost his right leg a little over a month ago. Today, he leg pressed 40 pounds. I can’t tell you how incredible this is. (via Instagram)
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6 years
“I’m going to get heat for this, but if I’m a recruit out there, I want to come to UCF.” - Frost
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@Ry_Bass
Ryan Bass
6 years
. @notthefakeSVP has done an hour-plus post-game show, all on the fly, all without a script, interviewing multiple subjects and he manages to continually ask different, intelligent and thoughtful questions to each. It’s so hard to do and he does it with such ease. It’s greatness.
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7 years
BREAKING: #UCF kicker Donald De La Haye, who stated he won't demonetize his popular YouTube channel, has been ruled ineligible.
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6 years
Source: #UCF is engaged in discussions with former Texas A&M coach Kevin Sumlin. He’s their top target to succeed Scott Frost. No agreement has been reached, but talks are ongoing.
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Ryan Bass
6 years
Source tells @juanctoribio and myself #UCF ’s Scott Frost was offered and turned down the #Gators job this morning, which is why they pivoted to Dan Mullen.
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Ryan Bass
2 years
For all those who question if UCF was legit in 2017-18: They lost a one-score game in the Fiesta Bowl to Joe Burrow, Clyde Edwards-Helaire, Ja'Marr Chase, Justin Jefferson and Devin White...with their back-up quarterback.
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Ryan Bass
7 months
This is so distasteful to a fanbase that has shown up all year to support this team. They attracted 312,000 more fans to Tropicana Field this year than in 2022, and had one of the largest attendance increases in MLB year over year. I love our fans. They deserve respect.
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Awful Announcing
8 months
"Some boos starting to come down from the group. I'm not sure we can call it a crowd. The group here at the Trop."- Sean McDonough ⚾️☠️🎙️
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2 years
UCF is the first in-state team, other than Miami or FSU, to beat Florida since 1938.
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Ryan Bass
6 years
Source: Dan Mullen’s lawyer is in Mississippi State AD John Cohen’s office currently negotiating his buyout. Mullen to #Gators is happening. Announcement expected today.
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Ryan Bass
6 years
Take a minute to thank @UCFDannyWhite . None of this would have ever been possible without his vision. UCF will be at the center of the college football universe on Saturday.
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2 years
The absolute 🐐
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6 years
So, if Georgia and Alabama both lost to Auburn, and Auburn lost to UCF and UCF lost to no one, then.........🤔
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Ryan Bass
6 years
I want this exact image built as a statue of @Shaquemgriffin outside of Spectrum
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2 years
“Pat Riley set the standard, but Coach Spo improved on it.” Bro, chills @DwyaneWade
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Ryan Bass
10 months
What a beautiful moment pregame. Kevin Cash greeting 91-year old Mary Margaret Wilson, who has been a #Rays fan since 1998. Mary moved to Wichita to be near her daughter Lorie in 2016 after her husband’s death. Lorie and Mary have come to Kauffman to watch the Rays play the…
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Ryan Bass
3 years
Jackson was reported missing by his family last week, but was found checked into a hotel in Brandon on Feb. 11. HSCO knew he was there and talked with him last week. He was found dead this morning in his room. An investigation is ongoing to figure out how he died.
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@Ry_Bass
Ryan Bass
2 years
I got chills, man ✌🏻 @RyanOKeefe23
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@Ry_Bass
Ryan Bass
5 years
Anyone convinced now that UCF would have wiped the floor with Florida?
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Ryan Bass
3 years
He’s the greatest AD in college sports. Fitting enough? It’s a heartbreaking and humbling blow to UCF. Our success is directly correlated to his arrival.
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Allan Bell
3 years
Let the folks know about Danny White @Ry_Bass
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Ryan Bass
6 years
Shaquem Griffin, your Peach Bowl MVP
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7 years
Sounds a lot like Giancarlo Stanton will be traded.
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5 years
I’m going to appreciate this. Two years without this feeling is unbelievable. @UCF_Football made a mark on college football that will never be forgotten. 25 in a row is hard to do, at any level. I love my school. Forever #ChargeOn
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Ryan Bass
6 years
Shaun White's tears of joy are just everything awesome about sports.
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@Ry_Bass
Ryan Bass
2 years
Last Thursday: UCF beats Florida in football 🏈 This Thursday: UCF beats Michigan in basketball 🏀 Hell of a week for the future kings of the Big 12 😎
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Ryan Bass
2 years
3 years ago today 🙏🏻 Thanks for inspiring all of us, @McKenzieMil10 . The comeback has been beautiful to watch. You’ll forever bleed Black and Gold #10Hana 🤙🏻🌺
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Ryan Bass
4 years
An absolute stud. You’re welcome, #BillsMafia
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Brian Chojnacki
4 years
Bills go wide receiver with UCF’s Gabriel Davis.
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5 years
Two-loss Michigan is ahead of UCF for the sole purpose of keeping them out of the playoff if chaos ensues Saturday. Shame on you, @CFBPlayoff .
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Ryan Bass
6 years
Sure, it’s making for an awkward farewell, given the leaked reports all week and especially during the game, but Scott Frost did this the right way. On his terms. Wants to tell his players face to face. That takes some damn courage.
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Ryan Bass
5 years
Here’s what I know regarding #UCF ’s McKenzie Milton. Early indication was its a dislocated knee, which cut off blood circulation. They did pop his knee back in place and doctors are with him. No confirmation of surgery, but he is at the hospital.
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Ryan Bass
3 years
Tampa Bay has won three championships in 282 days, the quickest for any city in pro sports since Detroit in 1936.
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@Ry_Bass
Ryan Bass
5 years
UCF’s last loss? Two years ago today. Take a minute to let that soak in, and reflect on what an amazing run it has been.
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Ryan Bass
5 years
How in all hell are the Gators still a Top 10 team? UCF would crush them on any field. So many voters stuck on brand. Watch the damn games.
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Ryan Bass
2 years
Juice forever 💔😢
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Ryan Bass
8 months
A dream come true for 19-year old Austin Majors, who was born with a congenital heart defect called Ebstein’s anomaly. At three months old, he received a heart transplant. He was later diagnosed with cystic fibrosis, autism, scoliosis, and epilepsy.                For his dream…
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Ryan Bass
2 years
UCF just beat out Ohio State for a Blue Chip prospect. I witnessed that in my lifetime.
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Ryan Bass
1 year
The #Rays lead @MLB in all of these offensive categories 🤯 At Bats: 1,867 - 1st Avg: .274 - 1st OBP: .348 - 1st Slug: .500 - 1st Runs: 335 - 1st Hits: 511 - 1st HRs: 101 - 1st RBIs: 322 - 1st SB: 72 - 1st HBP: 34 - 1st And we're now over 1/3 of the way through this season.…
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Ryan Bass
5 years
MLB Now is showing @RaysBaseball massive respect. Glowing reviews for their model, farm system, trades, etc. This club is here to stay.
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Ryan Bass
1 year
Put some respect on their name. #RaysUp
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5 years
Charge On. Every damn day. Best school in the damn nation.
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Ryan Bass
6 years
So, to recap: No. 6 is losing No. 9 lost No. 16 lost No. 18 lost No. 20 lost No. 21 lost No. 24 lost No. 25 lost ...and No. 10 UCF has won 20 in a row. 🤷🏻‍♂️ but they’ll probably drop in the polls.
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Ryan Bass
5 years
Complaining about a $7 million salary? Hope you saved some of that money, Brent. My take on Grimes ripping the Bucs.
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Ryan Bass
5 years
One year ago today, @UCF_Football officially hired @coachjoshheupel . I think it worked out pretty well. @UCFDannyWhite struck gold. The program is in good hands.
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Ryan Bass
6 years
*Who the hell cares Dwyane Wade is coming home!* Every Heat fan right now.
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Will Manso
6 years
What 5-game losing streak?
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Ryan Bass
1 year
Tampa’s Mayor @JaneCastor presents @RealStamkos91 with the key to the city, and proclaims today, Jan. 27, 2023, as Steven Stamkos Day in Tampa Bay! @SportsTampaBay #SneakerSoiree
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Ryan Bass
6 years
If Pitt wins tonight, UCF and Alabama would have the same number of teams with winning records on their schedule: 2.
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Ryan Bass
5 years
I’ll start the excuses. UCF would be up 20 if KZ was healthy.
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5 years
If this isn’t impressive what UCF is doing, without Milton, I don’t know what is. @CFBPlayoff committee, this TEAM is good.
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Ryan Bass
4 years
Can we just relegate Miami to the AAC and promote UCF?
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Ryan Bass
8 years
Trump's lead increasing in Florida, up over 100,000 votes. #WTSP
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Ryan Bass
2 years
Here’s one snapshot of what to expect for @PlumleeJohn in a Gus Malzahn system 👀 — ran for 212 yards on 21 carries in 2019 vs. LSU 🏃💨💨💨
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Ryan Bass
6 years
Peach Bowl CEO: “I just got a call late night, UCF sold out their total allotment of 12,500 in their first day of sales. That’s got a record in the CFP era. I don’t know that anybody sold out in first day of sales.”
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Ryan Bass
2 years
Amazing update from Gators WR Justin Shorter’s family: “We are happy to share that Justin is doing well, is clear to head home today and is on his way to a full recovery! We would like to thank everyone for the outpouring of prayers, love and endless support.” 🙏🏻
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Ryan Bass
4 years
Sources: Jeff Scott is likely the next head coach at #USF , barring a last-minute change. Clemson co-OC has been a hot commodity. Bulls getting an up-and-coming coach.
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Ryan Bass
8 years
13 seasons, three titles and countless memories later, the Dwyane Wade era is over. I'm...just sad.
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Ryan Bass
6 years
And to think, we had to campaign to get @Shaquemgriffin to the Combine. Now, he’s the main attraction. #BuiltByUCF
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Ryan Bass
4 years
. @AP , which we use at @10TampaBay , called Arizona for @JoeBiden on Election Night.
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CBS News
4 years
CBS News projects Joe Biden wins Arizona, after counties reported more vote tallies tonight. The current CBS News electoral vote estimate is Biden 290 and Trump 217.
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6 years
Frost: "I'd be hurt if Nebraska wasn't interested in me. I'm from there." wow....
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Ryan Bass
2 years
UCF vs. Florida in the Gasparilla Bowl on Dec. 23 in Tampa. LFG 💥
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Ryan Bass
4 years
Would like to personally thank Oklahoma and LSU for contributing to UCF’s @CFBPlayoff quest.
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Ryan Bass
4 years
Remember when #UCF lost to Joe Burrow and LSU by one score on Jan. 1, 2019? 🤭
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Ryan Bass
2 years
In case you want another Christmas gift, UCF‘s win over the Gators is re-airing on ESPNU right now.
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Ryan Bass
2 years
2017 UCF would have beat Bama.
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Ryan Bass
6 years
The consensus on @CollegeGameDay about UCF, and I agree, is their strength of schedule isn’t good enough to be in the Top 4. Can we stop for a moment and just enjoy this? There’s tons of UCF signs, good & bad and the crew spent 5 minutes discussing UCF. What a time to be alive.
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Ryan Bass
6 years
My column: Emotions aside, Scott Frost deserves your gratitude tomorrow. He delivered on his promise, and more.
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Ryan Bass
2 years
This is surreal! Ecstatic to announce I’ve joined the @BallySportsFL broadcast team as a fill-in, on-field reporter for @RaysBaseball games! Grateful to @TriciaWhitaker , @RichOnSports , @odestrade , @DougWaechter10 , Dewayne & BA for welcoming me! See ya’ll next Friday! More here ⬇️
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Ryan Bass
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Izzy may be single-handily responsible for my career. When I was a sophomore in HS, he was the Heat beat writer for the Herald. I emailed him a list of questions on a whim. He shot back a page-long response. Didn’t have to, but he did. He offered me to shadow him at a game. He…
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Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz
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"As I'm getting older... I realized I didn't have a dad problem, I had Dan issues." - Izzy Gutierrez This week's #SouthBeachSessions with @IzGutierrez goes there and more...a LOT more.🌴 📺
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Ryan Bass
3 years
Chills #10 . Chills.
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Ryan Bass
3 years
The Rays are 35 games over .500 for the first time ever. Don't take this team for granted. It's the best we've ever seen in Tampa Bay.
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Ryan Bass
2 years
SOLD OUT: @GasparillaBowl officials say the game between #UCF and #Florida on Dec. 23 is now officially a SELL OUT. They will be releasing a limited amount of standing-room only tickets in the coming days.
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Ryan Bass
3 years
BREAKING: Florida has more daily cases, COVID hospitalizations and virus deaths RIGHT NOW than ever before. Ever. 26,203 cases 17,164 current hospitalizations 227 deaths per day All of those totals lead the nation.
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Ryan Bass
6 years
. @UCF_Football is going all in on the National Champions plea, and I absolutely love it. The ultimate troll to the @CFBPlayoff committee. What a time to be alive.
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Ryan Bass
6 years
Call any of the 13 schools ahead of UCF in the rankings and see if they’ll schedule them. None will.
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Ryan Bass
8 months
This moment 🥹🥹 Junior Caminero’s family flew in from the Dominican Republic to be here for his @MLB debut.
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Ryan Bass
6 years
UCF was held scoreless only twice in the first quarter this season. You’re telling me they wouldn’t have been more fun to watch than this defensive garbage?
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Ryan Bass
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#Rays Junior Caminero was absolutely TATTOOING baseballs in BP 🤯
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Ryan Bass
3 years
26 years ago today, @RaysBaseball was born.
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Ryan Bass
5 years
HUGE get for @UCF_Football with Mililani High QB @_dillongabriel_ picking UCF over Georgia and USC. Broke McKenzie Milton's high school passing records:
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Ryan Bass
5 years
How awesome is this? McKenzie Milton live on Instagram celebrating UCF’s ⁦ @American_FB ⁩ championship
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Ryan Bass
5 years
🐐’s in the 🏠 at the @TBLightning game @Shaquemgriffin @ShaquillG
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Ryan Bass
1 year
#Rays Jason Adam rocking some new bling in the clubhouse. He said all the relievers got them from “Siri’s guy.” It was @R_Thompson15 ’s idea, Adam said: “We all want to be like Siri and Wander when we grow up, so we matched them with the chain.”
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Ryan Bass
3 years
Can we please get #Manifest Season 4 renewed!?!? LIKE NOW WOULD BE NICE. @netflix @peacockTV @hulu ANYONE
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Ryan Bass
2 years
HIS NAME IS GABE DAVIS #BuiltByUCF
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Ryan Bass
6 years
Let me get this straight: So, UCF basketball is on ESPN2 right now, and College Football Live will broadcast from UCF at 3:30? What a time to be alive.
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Ryan Bass
6 years
Remember when @Brett_McMurphy ranked Miami, FSU, Florida and FAU in the Top 25 and left UCF out? Here’s your mulligan.
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Ryan Bass
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𝐂𝐀𝐑𝐄𝐄𝐑 𝐔𝐏𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 ‼️ “There’s no perfect moment or time, there’s only right now.” ✨ This will be my final month at @10TampaBay . I’ve decided to step aside to pursue some of the passions that have been tugging at my heart. Can’t wait for what’s next 🙏🏻👇🏻
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Ryan Bass
4 years
I understand the health risks, but Blake Snell saying he’s not playing a shortened season “until I get mine” sounds incredibly tone deaf with 36 million people out of work in this country.
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Ryan Bass
2 years
I get the anger over DG transferring, but if he thinks going elsewhere is best for his career, let it be. Trust the process with Malzahn that he can bring in his guy to run this offense. It’s a new era of UCF Football. Time to move on.
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Ryan Bass
6 years
How bad was Willie Taggart’s debut? Of FSU’s 63 offensive plays, 35 went for zero or negative yards, including a whopping minus-7 yards in the third quarter. Woof.
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Ryan Bass
2 years
Is that good? #UCF #Power6
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Ryan Bass
3 years
This place ⚔️🙌🏻
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Ryan Bass
7 years
Judge Margaret Taylor, you're wrong about @USFFootball 's Charlie Strong, and the evidence speaks for itself. My take...
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Ryan Bass
5 years
This is going to be a really cool week for @UCF_Football . Expected to officially announce they’ve sold out Spectrum Stadium for season tickets. We’ve arrived. 👏🏻
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