Neal Surrena retweeted
Hope you enjoy this video and getting a different perspective on my life!
I’m often posting about my successes and my journalism career, but rarely about what goes on behind the scenes. I want to change that by creating more content that promotes disability awareness and advocacy.
As the only member of the UCF media with a physical disability, I don’t let that stop me from going out and doing the best reporting I can. Over the past three months, I’ve reached 1.7 million impressions on social media while covering the sports I love.
I currently work for CBS Sports Knights247 and Sons of UCF. I’ve even had the opportunity to be featured in a FOX Sports piece that earned an Emmy nomination.
But what you don’t always see are the challenges behind the scenes.
Whether it’s getting up in the morning, using the bathroom, dealing with my wheelchair acting up throughout the day or not being able to move as quickly as my colleagues, I’m constantly forced to adapt and persevere.
That’s the mindset I’ve developed throughout my life, and it continues to shape me as I grow into a young professional in this industry.
My goal is to show that having a disability doesn’t mean you can’t chase your dreams. The journey might look different, but the passion and determination are just the same.
This is just the beginning of sharing more of my life beyond the sidelines. ♿️ #UCF
Neal Surrena retweeted
Hey @cefmafacilities, I'm going to brag on @UCF_Facilities and @UCF_FanX for a bit because I'm incredibly proud of our game operations team.
A thread highlighting our commitment to sportsmanship and safety.
🧵⤵️
Tired: FL/GA
Wired: World’s Largest Cocktail Party
What: Invesco QQQ Atlanta Gridiron Classic
Due to overwhelming demand for the sold-out Invesco QQQ Atlanta Gridiron Classic – Cocktail Party Edition, Mercedes-Benz Stadium will release a limited number of standing room only (SRO) tickets at 1 p.m. today on @Ticketmaster
Neal Surrena retweeted
The Yandy Diaz strikeout to end Game 2 would not have been close to a swing under the review system they've been testing in the minor leagues
(via @tangotiger)
Neal Surrena retweeted
Congrats to @UCF_Football on the highest ranked win in program history 🏈
33 years of being a Rays fan. Grew up going to games with my mom, named our dog Longo (he lived 15 years!), and now I’m raising two little Rays fans of my own.
Yesterday, I surprised Mom with World Series Game 4 tickets.
Now let’s go win the damn thing 🍾
On the eve of Game 1 of the World Series, I want to hear your Rays story. How did you become a fan? Any special memories or connections to this team? #ForTampaBay
New @Lafavreus UCF hat leak.
Just dropped on Fanatics & eBay. Usually there is quite the production for their drops ~ so expect a rollout in the coming days.
Tomahawk Yandy
Officially licensed by @MLBPlayersInc
🥩👕 available only at:
rotowear.com/products/tomaha…
Neal Surrena retweeted
The only teams with multiple World Series appearances this decade:
Dodgers (3)
Astros (2)
Rays (2)
Neal Surrena retweeted
Dec. 13, 2018: Cleveland trades Yandy Díaz to Tampa Bay as part of 3-team trade with Seattle.
Nov. 19, 2021: Cleveland trades Junior Caminero to Tampa Bay for Tobias Myers.
Neal Surrena retweeted
If BTJ makes the 2 catches he dropped vs Denver we win! If BTJ ! If BTJ makes the 2 catches early in today’s game, we win! We should 6-0 right now!🤫
Neal Surrena retweeted
It’s hard to believe it’s been two years since Hurricane Milton made landfall.
The strength and resilience of the Tampa Bay community cannot be overstated - we are so proud to call this place home.
In light of Mintzy not staying the entire game...
We're giving away two (2) pairs of tickets to two random people to attend an ALCS or NLCS game.
To enter:
▫️Must be following us (@TickPick)
▫️Retweet
Winner selected Sunday, October 11th at noon ET
I have no idea what Mintzy said but he has an early flight and is heading home.
Thank you @TickPick!
“Yeah” - Uncle Pat




























