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Ray Jr
7 months
Danny Sprinkle says @UW_MBB is a place he always wanted to be. His family history with the school suggests it's far from coachspeak. A new era of Husky hoops has arrived.
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Ray Jr
2 years
Zach Wilson being a BYU product makes that whole situation 10x funnier
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3 years
Sengun is gonna be scary after an NBA off-season
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Ray Jr
3 years
Got some news ~ Today is my first day of being a full-time writer and I’m really excited that it’s with @247Sports . I’ll be joining the national desk and although I’ve already “met” the team, I’m looking forward to truly getting to know them
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Ray Jr
1 year
Kalen DeBoer runs into Michael Penix Jr for the first time since the win. The vibes are great on Montlake:
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1 year
Convinced my mother to take my younger brother and I. Got there at 4:30 in the morning. It was cold and wet, but meant everything to me. I’ll be at Husky Stadium covering this great rivalry Saturday and I just know my inner child is smiling hard
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Ray Jr
2 years
Kevin Holland coming out to Youngboy is elite
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Ray Jr
2 years
Don’t know what kind of magic healing Booker’s hamstring did but PHX is back to being my pick to win it all. It’s ugly for Dallas
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Ray Jr
2 years
Back in San Antonio after a very memorable first trip to Colorado. I loved every second of it and definitely will be back in Boulder soon. So very grateful for @247Sports and the support from my peers.
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Ray Jr
8 months
@allday_ajking The song choice is immaculate
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Ray Jr
2 years
The expected attendance for Black & Gold Day is 46k and it’s close to becoming a reality. You’d think a regular season game is about to kickoff based on the energy here
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@RaymondLucasJr
Ray Jr
3 years
I don’t have much but I will say that getting verified is really, really cool to me because it’s been a side journalism goal of mine. Man I called my girlfriend, friends and family up like I had just been selected in the NBA Draft. My year’s been made - shoutout to Twitter
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@RaymondLucasJr
Ray Jr
1 year
Washington's passing attack is inevitable. Because of it, the Huskies are a legit threat to win the national championship. More on a consistent offensive line, an elite wide receiver unit and a Heisman Trophy candidate that teams can't blitz:
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@RaymondLucasJr
Ray Jr
9 months
Personal news: Sunday was my final day at 247Sports. Words can’t describe the fun I’ve had throughout the last two years and I am extremely grateful for the friends and connections I’ve made along the way. Can’t wait to find out what’s next for me.
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Ray Jr
3 years
Why are BYU games such low quality on TV? I’m actually curious
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Ray Jr
2 years
Brant Kuithe is a bad, bad man
@247Sports
247Sports
2 years
UTAH STRIKES FIRST IN THE SWAMP 👀 Rising 🚀 Kuithe
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@RaymondLucasJr
Ray Jr
3 years
Recently I’ve seen people concerned about #Rockets prospect Evan Mobley’s love of the game and his lack of passion, so I interviewed Ray Barefield who coached him at Rancho Christian and he had tons to say about his former star player.
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7 years
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@RaymondLucasJr
Ray Jr
10 months
“You see it on film, but at the same time, you're watching a game against Texas Tech, K-State, all the teams they play, and I don't feel like those teams have the offensive line that we have.” - Penix
@RaymondLucasJr
Ray Jr
10 months
Washington's offensive line vs. Texas' defensive line is a key matchup in the Sugar Bowl. But Huskies QB Michael Penix Jr. and Longhorns' DL T'Vondre Sweat are clearly tired of the topic. More from a tense day in New Orleans:
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Ray Jr
2 years
Sign me up for Deion Sanders at Colorado
@247Sports
247Sports
2 years
Sources: Deion Sanders in talks with Colorado and South Florida about head coaching job. 🔥 scoop from @CoachReedLive
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1 year
Xavier Weaver stamped his status as a key feature in Colorado's offense on Saturday, becoming the latest must-know transfer for the Buffaloes:
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Ray Jr
3 years
More pics coming later but 🎓
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Ray Jr
1 year
USC has failed Caleb Williams and it’s hard not to feel for him when he has an outpour of emotion like that. Truly a special talent
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Ray Jr
2 years
Arizona’s basketball program doesn’t get nearly enough credit for how consistent it is. A whole bunch of Pac-12 championships, NBA Draft picks and NCAA Tournament wins
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Ray Jr
2 years
NBA Twitter never fails
@KingJosiah54
Josiah Johnson
2 years
Shannon Sharpe: “You want some of this?” Tee Morant:
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2 years
If Oregon State is as good as expected, facing Washington and Oregon to conclude the season is a blessing. Could give the Beavers an opportunity to punch a ticket to Vegas rather than rely on others
@Pac12Network
Pac-12 Network
2 years
Finishing the 2022 season with 10 wins & No. 17 in the final AP Poll. 💪 @BeaverFootball fans, what are you looking forward to this season?
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Ray Jr
3 years
For a society that claims to care about mental health, we sure do have a weird way of showing it. Kevin Porter Jr has to do better, and he knows that. So let’s stop with the finger pointing and using that “tantrum” word. Let’s be better.
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Ray Jr
2 years
The only thing Oregon State was missing this past season is a QB. Problem solved
@PeteThamel
Pete Thamel
2 years
Sources: Former Clemson quarterback D.J. Uiagalelei is expected to commit to Oregon State. An announcement is expected in the upcoming days.
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Ray Jr
2 years
@Tjonesonthenba Meanwhile I went to college and came home asking about fry sauce
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Ray Jr
1 year
Perhaps No. 5 Washington and No. 11 Oregon State will meet again in Las Vegas. Or maybe we’ll never see the match-up again. Both plausible scenarios only add to the suspense of Saturday’s clash in Corvallis. @carterbahns and I previewed the 108th meeting between the Beavers and
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@RaymondLucasJr
Ray Jr
3 years
@AaronJFentress @dannyvalencia19 Yeah, Herro had mixtapes getting millions of views in high school and his girlfriend (wife?) has nearly 7 million followers on IG. Trout never stood a chance in this one
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@RaymondLucasJr
Ray Jr
3 years
@SamQuinnCBS Also a weird point to make considering players today have dramatically more power. Feels like LeBron and Kobe’s names are used here to draw outrage/reaction
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@RaymondLucasJr
Ray Jr
1 year
Oregon State AD Scott Barnes says extending head coach Jonathan Smith is his No. 1 priority. Smith has gone 18-6 over the last two seasons with the Beavers:
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@RaymondLucasJr
Ray Jr
4 years
✊🏾 with my brothas @Christian_Shaq @FlyBoyKai_
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@RaymondLucasJr
Ray Jr
3 years
A little over a year ago I reached out to @DarrenYuvan in hopes of joining the @DreamShakeSBN and was brought on as an unpaid contributor. As of yesterday I’ve been moved up to a staff writer which means I’ll be pumping out Rockets content more frequently sooo stay tuned 🚀
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@RaymondLucasJr
Ray Jr
9 months
I appreciate all of the support! Not quite sure what the future holds, but l’ll worry about that later. Moving forward, I’ll be covering the San Antonio Spurs with @poundingtherock
@RaymondLucasJr
Ray Jr
9 months
Personal news: Sunday was my final day at 247Sports. Words can’t describe the fun I’ve had throughout the last two years and I am extremely grateful for the friends and connections I’ve made along the way. Can’t wait to find out what’s next for me.
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Ray Jr
2 years
They say time flies when you’re having fun.
@RaymondLucasJr
Ray Jr
3 years
Got some news ~ Today is my first day of being a full-time writer and I’m really excited that it’s with @247Sports . I’ll be joining the national desk and although I’ve already “met” the team, I’m looking forward to truly getting to know them
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Ray Jr
2 years
Boston’s proven that they are the better team in my eyes, they just can’t let Steph and Klay go insane
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Josiah Johnson
2 years
Who winning the Finals?
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@RaymondLucasJr
Ray Jr
11 months
I woke up 25 this morning and very grateful for all the wonderful people I have in my life. Whether my girlfriend, family, friends, coworkers or bosses — you all continue to give me inspiration through support and belief. It means everything to me.
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@RaymondLucasJr
Ray Jr
6 years
@BasedChasen It was better than joining the NBA straight outta the NY streets 🤦🏾‍♂️ 2k18 tripping
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@RaymondLucasJr
Ray Jr
3 years
A Weber State mention during the Rose Bowl? We made it
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@RaymondLucasJr
Ray Jr
3 years
Each decision that the #Rockets have made has been widely supported by their fans. But right now, everyone is losing their minds despite this previously being expected and even embraced by many So let’s talk about it. Here’s my latest story
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Ray Jr
2 years
Art
@247Sports
247Sports
2 years
Casey Thompson with a DIME to Isaiah Garcia-Castaneda to start the scoring for @HuskerFBNation 🔥🔥
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Ray Jr
7 years
@_Kelton1 @ERoID__ 😂😂 why would she ask that
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Ray Jr
3 years
Truly, truly blessed to see 23. Year 22 was a big one for me so I gotta make sure this next one is even bigger
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3 years
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Ray Jr
2 years
TyTy Washington Jr to Houston is heavenly if you’re a Rockets fan
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@RaymondLucasJr
Ray Jr
3 years
I’m 100% confident that Josh Christopher will one day be called, “your favorite players’s favorite player” so, of course, I wrote about him, his shorts and his performance at the NBA Draft Combine -
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Ray Jr
4 years
This gift from Maddy >>>>
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Ray Jr
3 years
Covering Weber State athletics for four years was a great experience and I’m grateful but i should press charges for the amount of times I had to hear this song
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@RaymondLucasJr
Ray Jr
4 years
There isn’t much to look into, it’s blatant
@WeberStateU
Weber State University
4 years
We are aware of Twitter comments linked to a faculty member and are looking into the issue. Weber State University does not condone violence or threats of violence under any circumstance.
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3 years
Happy to announce that I’m 1-0 as WSU soccer’s sports information guy. Life is good But in all seriousness what a great win by the Wildcats, they’ve been practicing with a ton of intensity and tonight it clearly paid off. 1-0 is looking reaaal nice
@wsusoccer
Weber State Soccer ⚽️
3 years
WILDCATS WIN! Lauren McConnell and Gentry Gibson knocked in the only goals of the game off of assists from Brynlee Meyerhoffer and Morgan Furmaniak. Kaytlin Bradley had a dominant showing by notching a shutout and saving 7 shots in the process. 1-0. 😤 #WeAreWeber
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@RaymondLucasJr
Ray Jr
11 months
Breaking down the top potential landing spots for QB Maalik Murphy via @TomLoy247 Watch out for Duke 👀
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Ray Jr
2 years
I wasn’t even throwing shade at BYU but my degree from @WeberStateU looks heavenly
@sports_byu
Talkin BYU Sports
2 years
@RaymondLucasJr You being a Weber St product makes this tweet 100x funnier
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Ray Jr
2 years
Once saw @JHarding_10 go into a game needing 24 points to break Weber State’s all-time scoring record and the man scored 25 before the first half was over. He’s pretty good
@All_Things_Mavs
All Things Mavs
2 years
Dallas is signing Jerrick Harding to their Summer League team He is the all-time leading scorer at Weber State, where he graduated from in 2020. He won the Czech Republic league title the last 2 years, where he averaged 19.1 PPG on 48.2% 3-point shooting
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Ray Jr
3 years
@meloferg This video alone is why we all fell in love with sports
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@RaymondLucasJr
Ray Jr
3 years
Forgot to post this but yesterday Facebook reminded me that 8 years ago I had my first media experience. My mom helped me get set up with a press pass from UW and it was just special I know I’m making the 14-year-old me proud but I can’t wait to shock him. Just wait
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Ray Jr
3 years
Armoni Brooks playing these early minutes has to be a regular moving forward. He makes their offense so much more smooth with his shooting and awareness
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@RaymondLucasJr
Ray Jr
4 years
A little story I wrote from earlier today 🚀
@DreamShakeSBN
The Dream Shake
4 years
GM Rafael Stone has yet to flinch
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Ray Jr
4 years
Realizing that Weber State’s football team has never lost a home game that I’ve covered so when senior night rolls around it’s only right that they take care of me
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Ray Jr
4 years
I kinda miss the snow but I know I’ll regret saying that in a few months when I’m laying in pain on a sidewalk
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@RaymondLucasJr
Ray Jr
4 years
Happy birthday to my mother aka the greatest high school principal of all time (soon to be superintendent) @DrKArmstrong
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@RaymondLucasJr
Ray Jr
11 months
Ahead of what could be a manageable 2024 slate, there is no time like the present for Ole Miss. “I think they're going to level up their roster and push all the chips in.” - @BudElliott3 More:
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Ray Jr
4 years
I have not forgot about how y’all were smoking these in class
@DuncanSmithNBA
Duncan Smith
4 years
The GOAT candy
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Ray Jr
3 years
@Djbienaime The fact he knew you was a Miami fan is dope and comedy at the same time 😂
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Ray Jr
2 years
Absolutely no way I thought Seattle would go to the playoffs after trading Russell Wilson. Unreal.
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Ray Jr
7 years
Stranger Things
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tanner callies
7 years
LHS CO’ 83 type shit🎃👻💀👿👻
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Ray Jr
2 years
While writing this I couldn’t help but think of Randy Rahe’s post game quotes carrying my stories throughout freshman year. Congratulations to the @WeberStateMBB x @BigSkyConf 🐐
@247Sports
247Sports
2 years
Weber State basketball coach Randy Rahe retires as Big Sky's all-time leader in victories:
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Ray Jr
3 years
Out here drinking tap water and breathing in crisp air. I missed ya Washington
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Ray Jr
2 years
My first College Football Saturday with @247Sports : ✅
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Ray Jr
2 years
My mom is a star
@UWL4LProgram
UW L4L Program
2 years
Congrats to L4L Cohort 4 grad Dr. Kimberlee Armstrong @DrKArmstrong , Portland Public Schools @PPSConnect new CAO! Dr. Armstrong’s innovation & commitment heading to Portland, OR! 🙌🏽🔥✊🏽
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Ray Jr
2 years
It's unfortunate but I'd be shocked if the Pac-12 as we know it is still intact by 2024. There's been some exciting teams in recent years but having USC @ Oregon State on the Pac-12 Network last season just speaks to the incompetence we've grown used to on the west coast. The
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Ray Jr
3 years
ESPN gave him 4-stars on his recruiting profile but residents of Seattle knew that it simply wasn’t enough. KPJ has a shot at becoming a star for the #Rockets and his journey suggests that it’s only a matter of time until his arrival to stardom.
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Ray Jr
2 years
Found out earlier today that I won an award for this story. It’s originally from 2021 and features @wsusoftball ’s reaction to COVID-19 derailing its season. Sad story but one of my personal favorites -
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Ray Jr
3 years
I officially know I’m on the right path in my journalism journey because a troll account hopped into my mentions... this is a big deal guys
@RaymondLucasJr
Ray Jr
3 years
The Point God would like to be referred to as the Finals MVP apparently
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Ray Jr
1 year
Shameless plug from August:
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Ray Jr
4 years
@CowNBA He said we aren’t gonna talk about last year.... but you coulda played better 😂
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Ray Jr
1 year
Examining new ceiling for Deion Sanders, Colorado in 2023 following second-straight defeat against USC: Here's how I think the remainder of the season will go for the Buffaloes.
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Ray Jr
4 years
It’s my Twitter anniversary and I’m wondering who allowed me to be on this app at 12 years old
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Ray Jr
2 years
Spoke with @StanfordFball HC David Shaw about the unique challenge that awaits his squad this season “We've got an outstanding football program that's really gonna surprise a lot of people this year."
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Ray Jr
4 years
They are around the corner from each other 🤦🏾‍♂️
@realDonaldTrump
Donald J. Trump
4 years
Ogden, Utah, I am committing $64.5M to build bus service between Weber State University and McKay-Dee Hospital—very important services for Utahans! @RideUTA
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2 years
Busy day for @weberstatefb products
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Ray Jr
2 years
With the holiday spirit consuming me, I detailed the best gift each Pac-12 team has received since last Christmas:
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Ray Jr
1 year
Kalen DeBoer seemed pretty certain that the officials blew the call on this snap before the half. Looks like he was right
@UWSquints
SquintsPalledorous
1 year
Wow. What an insane blown call. WR to the top of the screen is off the line and is not covering the TE.
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Ray Jr
10 months
Day 1 in New Orleans and it’s already showing off
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Ray Jr
2 years
I've made it on a @247Sports graphic. My bucket list is now complete
@247Sports
247Sports
2 years
Do you think Utah will go over its win total of 8.5 in 2023? @chris_hummer , @CoachReedLive and @CoachNBurton all believe that Utah will win 9 or more games after going 10-4 in 2022 ✍️ WATCH 📺:
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Ray Jr
9 years
@HoopMixOnly where's the violation
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Ray Jr
3 years
The Point God would like to be referred to as the Finals MVP apparently
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Ray Jr
2 years
You’ll be hearing about my little sister real soon ❤️. She got to play at halftime during @UW_WBB ’s Great 8 win over the Ducks
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Ray Jr
8 months
@allday_ajking “She’s taller up close”
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Ray Jr
4 years
Later today I’m covering a sporting event in person for the first time since March
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Ray Jr
2 years
Did you really write a story on the Fourth of July if you didn’t make a fireworks reference? Here are 10 explosive WR units that’ll shine this fall:
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Ray Jr
4 years
It’s fun to write when your team keeps on winning
@12thMan_Rising
12th Man Rising
4 years
#Seahawks survive against Cowboys: Full highlights and final analysis (via @raymondlucasjr ) #GoHawks
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Ray Jr
2 years
The “TCU doesn’t belong” tweets don’t really make any sense… the Fiesta Bowl win over Michigan says otherwise. Georgia’s just that good
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Ray Jr
1 year
My brother graduated high school yesterday and my mom had the best seat in the house
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Ray Jr
10 years
@OMEGAKELLEYY I deserve a follow cuz I rep UW all day but made this http://t.co/1xbhJVKhbk
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Ray Jr
2 years
2022 was the most successful year of my life and I’m truly grateful to have experienced it. It also left me opportunities to grow and reflect and I’m heading into this new year extremely happy with life Happy New Year, everyone
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Ray Jr
3 years
The Mariners playing in meaningful games this late in the year is enough to make a grown man cry
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Ray Jr
2 years
Spent all those years living in Utah for college and the state just goes and hosts All-Star Weekend after I leave. Cruel world
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