Joey Knight
@TBTimes_Bulls
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Sports reporter for @TB_Times. Christian. Dad of 3. Old-school aficionado (The '80s were blissful.)
Joined September 2010
Tom Brady on his "Let's Go" podcast: "I'd rather play and lose than not play at all. As much as the losing hurts, it's much more enjoyable for me to be in the arena than not in the arena." #Bucs.
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Brady on the reporter who asked Belichick for his New Year's resolution after Sunday's loss to the Bills: "I want to be as brave and courageous as she was, asking that question to Coach Belichick after a loss. That's what I want for the New Year.".
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Hate to be the bearer of this horrific news: #USF men's basketball coach Amir Abdur-Rahim has died following an aggressive illness. I'm expecting the school to release some type of statement shortly.
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On his "Let's Go" podcast, Tom Brady just said this about next Monday's playoff game: "I believe we're going to be as healthy as we've been all year." #Bucs.
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Annnd Tristan Wirfs arrives for practice, with his helmet and no protective boot on that ankle. Looks to be walking fine. #Bucs.
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Factoid of the Day: #Bucs will seek ninth consecutive win while scoring 30+ points on Sunday, which would establish an NFL record. Team currently tied with 2007, 2010 Patriots. Guess who has been QB for all 3 streaks.
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The horrifying news about former #GoBucs WR Vincent Jackson is true. Confirmed by Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office. Gone at age 38. Cause of death being investigated.
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Now that it's official, I'll share this: I have learned Willie Taggart is very interested in returning to #USF should the opportunity arise. Uncomfortable spot for him because he's very close with Charlie Strong, but he loves Tampa.
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Josh Hammond going against Penn State’s John Reid on Day 1 of @ShrineBowl workouts. @GatorsFB
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On his "Let's Go" podcast, Brady said he didn't cuss at referee Shawn Hochuli. "If I feel like they miss a call, I want to let the guy know, and I've done that literally 1,000 times over the course of my career and never got called.".
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Brady to @JimGrayOfficial on yesterday's fight: "The fact that Mike (Evans) would come out to defend me means everything in the world to me as a teammate.".
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So in one surreal Sunday afternoon, we've witnessed vintage Tom Brady. And vintage Antonio Brown. #Bucs.
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#Bucs DC Todd Bowles is asked about the NFL rules change that lets teams interview head-coach candidates in the regular season's last 2 weeks: "We're trying to win a Super Bowl. If I can win a Super Bowl every year and miss out on a job, that's fine with me.".
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Combined, they have seven Super Bowl rings.
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I've learned representatives of #USF have been in contact with former Bulls coach Willie Taggart regarding his old job. Taggart badly wants a second act in Tampa, willing to commit in writing he's in it for the long haul.
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Biggest takeaway from @themikepenix's appearance in Dade City: After the MLK parade, he did autographs/selfies for EVERY SINGLE PERSON who wanted one. Dude must've hung around an extra hour obliging everyone. @his_star4life @PenixSr
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Been putting out feelers re: Taggart's interest in FSU. Of course he'll listen if 'Noles call, I'm told. But I'm also told people may be "overplaying the importance of coming back to the home state." Loves it in Oregon, and Phil Knight is one influential dude.
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Regardless of your collegiate affiliation, this is awesome to see.
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Say what you will about Strong's record, but desist with the talk that he was just mailing it in. I'm told he gave raises (out of his own pocket) to lower-level staffers, and paid for catered team meals 1-2 times a month during season.
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Brady's still rolling: "Seven times (Sunday) I hooked up with #Gronk. That sounds like every girl on spring break at Daytona Beach.".
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BREAKING: Tom Brady just acknowledged he doesn’t have “a lotta football left.” … Then he clarified to say he’s closer to the end than the beginning (which could mean another decade). #Bucs.
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Michael Kelly announces that, in honor of @sunsetAMIR, Kennesaw State and #USF have agreed to play a home-and-home series. Its name: the “Love Wins Classic.” @KSUOWLSMBB @USFMBB.
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I’d argue that’s the most impressive win of the Todd Bowles era, considering the environment, opponent and injuries the #Bucs had on defense.
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Jordan Whitehead: "It's going to be pretty scary when we get everybody back healthy." #Bucs.
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At the request of McKenzie Milton's family, Tampa General Hospital is providing no information on the #UCF quarterback at this time.
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Bruce Arians: “I’ve been to a lot of f—-ing parties. Ain’t nothing compared to this one.”.
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While I knew Taggart liked FSU growing up in Palmetto, I didn't learn until today (from a couple of people) that the rest of his family was/is fanatical about the 'Noles. I mean, huge FSU fans.
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Brady (on his "Let's Go" podcast) says his son Jack is a free safety/QB on his high school team: "I don't give a s--t how well he does. I just love watching him and seeing him enjoy it with his friends.".
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Quinton Flowers has landed a free-agent deal with the @Bengals, per his agent. @USFFootball.
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This from Antoine Winfield Jr.: "The ankle's feeling good and I'm gonna play the game." . There you go. #GoBucs.
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Can't stop watching this. Two key blocks (and darn near two pancakes) on the same play. @CGtwelve_ #Bucs.
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Factoid of the Day: Antonio Brown is 1 reception shy of 900 for his career. If he gets it in the next 6 games, he will have reached that milestone faster than any NFL player. #Bucs.
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Former #Lakewood star @thaRD5 getting a nice stop-and-go route on tape at @Shrine_Game practice @AuburnFootball
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The definitive Senior Night photo, by our very own @OctavioJones. That's Quinton with his uncle, Nick Mann; and cousin Tonya Flowers @SpotTheBall_9 @USFFootball
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Factoid of the Day: Since Tom Brady's arrival, #Bucs are 19-0 (including playoffs) when they score at least 30 points.
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FINAL: @USFMBB 74, No. 10 Memphis 73. Bulls, down 20 in second half, record first win against a top-10 opponent in 14 years. One of biggest wins in program history.
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OK Bulls fans, here’s the surefire sign @coach_jeffscott is your guy: His lone TD as a #Clemson player was a 22-yard run on a fake FG in the 2001 opener to beat. wait for it. #UCF.
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FWIW, I reached out to 6 members of the '17 @USFFootball team (4 players, 2 coaches) and asked who would win between '17 #UCF and '21 Cincinnati. All said UCF. No one's arguing Cincy has had a more successful season. I just believe that UCF team was better.
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Quinton Flowers has confirmed via Instagram that he has been invited to the NFL Scouting Combine @USFFootball.
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#Gronk to @JenHale504 on the AB incident: "I don't know anything about that. I was out there smashing my head versus 300-pound defenders, trying to catch passes, break tackles." #Bucs.
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Here’s what Scott told the @USFFootball team regarding scheduling: “Our attitude is, anybody, anywhere, any time. If the Bucs call this spring wanting to scrimmage, let’s go.”.
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Something I learned today: When @KJ2LiVE departed UNC to get closer to home after 2 loved ones died, new Heels coach Mack Brown wrote the NCAA in support of Sails being eligible to play at his new school in 2019. Sails leads @USFFootball with 4 pass breakups.
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Holy moly. Possibly most uplifting image you'll see all day. .
McKenzie Milton's mother just posted two videos of the #UCF QB working out his legs, running side to side, backwards and jumping on it. This is incredible to see.
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BREAKING: The Bulls' house-cleaning has begun. 11 players suspended from bowl game not expected back. Neither are four assistants.
Shortly after Thursday night's loss to Marshall, coach Charlie Strong insisted he would clean house. @USFFootball @USFAthletics #USF #GasparillaBowl.
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Solid @ClemsonFB contingent at the Jeff Scott introduction at #USF: (L to R) new Tigers WRs coach Tyler Grisham, Artavis Scott, Jeff Scott, Tigers co-OC Tony Elliott
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OK folks, time to come clean: I have switched to the #GoBucs beat, where I'll do all I can to complement future Hall of Famer @NFLSTROUD. #USF fans, it has been a privilege serving you these last 7-plus years. Bucs fans, bear with me while I get up to speed.
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I think we can reasonably surmise that Ed Oliver has played his last game as a Cougar #dysfunction
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This dude’s gonna get in the game vs. #USF at @RJStadium in November. and I’m gonna stand up in the press box and applaud.
#UCF QB McKenzie Milton works out in pads, inspires Knights. “McKenzie Milton is like a bright sun on a gloomy day. KZ is literally the heartbeat of our offense.”.
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Factoid of the Evening: Tom Brady needs one TD pass tonight to tie Vinny Testaverde (77) for the third-most in #Bucs history. Testaverde spent six seasons in Tampa; Brady hasn't even played two.
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#Gronk, working on a 1-year deal, just said on @nflnetwork he wants to play for #GoBucs again in 2021
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Jeff Scott is saturating @USFFootball with the #Clemson culture, which last we checked, is fairly successful.
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This Byrum Brown saga is one of the most bizarre situations I’ve encountered in a decade-plus on this beat.
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BREAKING: @USFFootball ranked 19th in final @AP_Top25 poll. First time Bulls end a season ranked. ever.
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Milestone Watch: Mike Evans needs two TDs to tie Mike Alstott (71) for the most in #Bucs history.
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I can confirm humongous news for @USFFootball: @BUFootball QB Gerry Bohanon has pledged to the Bulls. Started nearly all last season for Big 12 champs. Will have 2 years to play.
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#USF announces upper deck of @RJStadium will be open for Miami game. Among the reasons: Over 13,000 student tickets were claimed within first 24 hours of availability. @USFFootball.
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The FOX color guy, just before Murray threw an incompletion on 4th and goal: "I wish Flowers was in the game here.".
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Alex Golesh on next week's game vs. No. 10 Miami: "We need our fans to buy these tickets and fill that joker up. Man, it will be a fun night in Tampa." @USFFootball.
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Freshman Nico Gramatica just nailed a 58-yard FG for @USFFootball. And he celebrated just how you'd expect a Gramatica to celebrate.
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Brady said the Halloween decor at his house includes a grim reaper, ghost, cat, and lots of high-quality candy. "If you come by our house, you'll get great candy. For all the kids in Tampa who know where we live, it's worth a trip stopping by our house.".
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If you thought @coach_jeffscott won his first press conference, you should’ve heard his first full team meeting. Was privileged to be a fly on the wall today. More to come. #USF
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Only a dozen or so years ago, #USF owned #UCF in football. In fact, the Bulls generally felt it was beneath them to play the Knights. So how did these programs’ fortunes flip so radically? @MBakerTBTimes and I did a deep dive.
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Sean Atkins when asked where he’d like to go bowling. “Just not on 56th Street. I don’t like that place.” … The room roared. #USF
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Significant stuff here: After New Orleans-based @BlueOakBBQ banned Mike Evans for life following Sunday's melee at the Superdome, locally-founded @BigStormBrewing has responded by banning Marshon Lattimore from its establishments for life.
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Ladies and gentlemen, Michael Penix Jr., grand marshal of Dade City’s MLK parade. @UW_Football @PascoPirates_FB @TBTFootball
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Tom Brady on today being the 20-year anniversary of when he stepped in for injured teammate Drew “Wally Pip” Bledsoe: “A lot happens in 20 years.” #Bucs
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Great news ICYMI: Former @USFFootball star Brian Battie WALKED out of a Sarasota hospital over the weekend.
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Jeff Scott gets emotional when asked about team decision not to practice today. @USFFootball
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Actual attendance for Cincy-USF (per Tampa Sports Authority): 38,121. Bulls' best home crowd vs. non-P5 team since 2011.
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Nick Saban: "Charlie Strong has built a strong program with the Bulls, and playing this kind of competition only makes our team better."
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Tom Brady clearly loves playing/living in this climate in December. "You won't catch me dead living in the Northeast anymore." #GoBucs.
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Tom Brady to @JimGrayOfficial on his "Let's Go" podcast: "I'm 45 years old. I'm very happy to be still passing footballs and not gall stones.".
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Spoke briefly with the dad of @RMIII_34 and @Jordan_McCloud3 “They just got up and said, “Man, we’ve gotta do something.” Said the brothers wanted to set example for their 8-year-old sister.
Champs on Fowler Ave cleanup in progress. Cleanup led by @USFFootball QB @Jordan_McCloud3 and his brother @RMIII_34. #gobulls #tampa
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Didn't plan this with my simple iPhone camera today at the Muma Center, but look at the photo: It's like a light is shining from above directly on Ben Fletcher. @USFMBB
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Congrats to the @USFMBB team on its 77-65 win vs. DePaul in @CBITourney final. Bulls (24-14) won 14 more games than last season. We're told that's the NCAA's largest win improvement this year.
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Thanks to 49ers, the #Bucs:. 1) Secured No. 2 seed (with Niners beating Rams in Week 18). 2) Got a Sunday instead of Sat playoff game (by beating Dallas). 3) Are assured of hosting NFC title game if they beat Rams.
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