Nick Yanas

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@UCFKnightsOnSI @UCF_MBB @MarchMadnessMBB I think the offense we ran had a double edge ⚔️ sword. Beginning of the season was amazing. Towards the end along with a few injuries seemed like they were run down. Shooting and even Free throws were off. Tired legs ??? Don’t know the answer but I hope next year is better! 🏰🏰

Despite rallying from a 14-point deficit to make it close at the end, @UCF_MBB could not get past 7-seed UCLA in the first round of @MarchMadnessMBB, bringing its season to an end. Click below for an examination of the Knights' last game, where it went right and where it went wrong: si.com/college/ucf/ba…

@aakashgupta My neighbor was ATC and was hired after President Reagan fired almost all the controllers in 1981, 13,000 or something like that. Well they all retired at the same time after 30 yrs. 2010 . They can’t train and fill the positions fast enough to have safe work environments! Sad 😔

The air traffic controller cleared the fire truck onto the runway. Seconds later, the same controller screamed “stop, stop, stop.” The plane was doing 93 to 105 mph. Both pilots are dead. Everyone will frame this as controller error. One controller was simultaneously managing a United flight that aborted takeoff after an anti-ice warning, dispatching a fire truck across an active runway, and sequencing an inbound Air Canada landing at highway speed. At 11:40 PM. On a mandatory overtime shift at a facility that has been understaffed for years. A system that assigns one person that workload will produce exactly this outcome. The only variable is when. The FAA is short approximately 3,000 controllers. The headcount dropped 13% from 2010 to 2024 while flight volume rose 10%. Over 40% of the FAA’s 290 terminal facilities are understaffed. The New York TRACON, which manages the most congested airspace in America across LaGuardia, JFK, and Newark, has been chronically below target. Newark was operating at 59% of its staffing goal. LaGuardia handles 900 flights a day. The hiring pipeline is broken at every stage. Only 2% of applicants complete the full process. Training takes up to 6 years. The FAA Academy in Oklahoma City is a bottleneck, with roughly 35% of trainees washing out. Congress blocked legislation to build a second academy. In one recent hiring cycle, the FAA brought on 1,512 candidates and lost 1,300 in the same window. Net gain: around 160 controllers for an entire country. Three things need to happen and everyone who can make them happen has known for years. Congress needs to fund and authorize a second FAA training academy. One facility in Oklahoma City cannot produce enough controllers for 900 million annual passengers. Members of Congress from Oklahoma have actively blocked this. That needs to end yesterday. The FAA needs to cut certification time. Six years from application to fully certified controller is absurd. The agency’s own data shows tower simulators reduce certification time by 27%. They’ve installed them at 95 facilities. That should be every facility, and the simulated hours should count toward more of the certification requirement. The FAA needs to stop plugging staffing gaps with mandatory overtime. Controllers at understaffed facilities are working six-day weeks rotating between morning, mid, and night shifts. The NTSB has flagged fatigue repeatedly. The controller last night was managing overlapping emergencies during a nighttime operation. Overtime is not a staffing plan. It’s a countdown to the next runway collision. The controller said “I messed up” to a Frontier pilot who watched the whole thing. The pilot responded “No man, you did the best you could.” One of them is right. The answer determines whether this happens again.

@CRRJA5 That’s why you listen to the 30 second safety briefing, flight attendant ejected and no one to help with evacuation.. Be smart and listen up ! Plane ✈️ RIP to the pilots, so sad 😞 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

🚨 MIRACULOUS SURVIVAL at LaGuardia: A flight attendant was EJECTED from an Air Canada Express plane during a deadly crash last night—still strapped into her jump seat! She was found alive outside the wreckage and is expected to recover. 😱 Two pilots tragically killed, dozens injured. This is unreal.

@SLCScanner Well said, they are under immense pressure every second they are on the job. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

‘I Messed Up’: LaGuardia Controller’s Devastated ATC Confession After Fatal Runway Collision Kills Two Pilots—Then a Crew’s Gentle ‘God Bless You, Man’ and ‘You Did the Best You Could’ Offer Heartbreaking Comfort in the Chaos In the wake of the tragic runway collision at LaGuardia Airport (LGA) on March 22, 2026—where an Air Canada Express CRJ-900 (operated by Jazz Aviation, flight from Montreal) struck a Port Authority fire truck crossing Runway 4, killing both pilots and injuring dozens—the aftermath has been heartbreaking. The incident stemmed from a separate emergency: United 2384’s rejected takeoffs and cabin odor issue, which prompted the fire truck response. Amid the chaos and loss, a small but profoundly human moment stands out in the ATC audio. As the airport closed and operations halted, a LaGuardia controller (likely overwhelmed and reflecting on the error) spoke candidly with Frontier 4195’s crew: FFT4195 21:55 “Frontier 4195, uh I got the word that that we’re gonna be closed for a little while, uh if you want to prepare to return to the ramp let me know.” FFT4195 (crew response) “Yeah we got stuff in progress, uh for that man that was, that wasn’t good to watch.” Controller “Yeah I know I was here, I tried to reach out to ’em I stopped and we were dealing with an emergency earlier and I messed up.” FFT4195 (crew) “No man, you did the best you could.” Later, with Endeavor 5393 (EDV5393): EDV5393 21:56 “It’s gonna be closed all night, never mind, so plan on returning, you can sort that out with your ramp.” EDV5393 (crew) “Yes sir, thank you.” “God bless you man.” In aviation, controllers and crews operate under immense pressure—split-second decisions, multiple aircraft, emergencies pulling focus. Mistakes can have devastating consequences, as seen here. Yet, hearing a crew respond with empathy and reassurance (“you did the best you could,” “God bless you”) is a touching reminder of the humanity behind the headsets. These professionals share the skies and the stress; in tragedy’s aftermath, compassion cuts through. Thoughts with the families of the pilots lost, the injured passengers and firefighters, and everyone affected. Aviation is safe because of dedicated people like these—may they find support and peace. #LaGuardia #Aviation #LGAIncident #JZA646 #AirCanada #Aviation Audio: @theATCapp

@GoForDawn @SecDuffy @FAANews @NTSB It’s a commuter aircraft not a 747 and cockpit sits like 10ft or so off the ground. Aircraft are landing at 100-110 mph. FD Crash truck is almost as big as that commuter plane carrying 3000 gal water /30,000 lbs . It was a bid wall they hit. Car hitting a Semi , Very Sad 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

@SecDuffy @FAANews @NTSB A fire truck? Looks more like that airplane crashed into a brick wall while going 400 miles p/hour. How on earth could a FIRE TRUCK do that much damage to an airplane??

I am on my way to LaGuardia Airport now in response to last night’s horrific crash involving Air Canada Express 8646 and a fire truck that killed two pilots. @FAANews and @NTSB are working closely on this, and we will share updates as soon as possible. Please keep the victims, families and response teams in your prayers.

@UCFKnightsOnSI @itsBrysonTurner @UCF_MBB Excellent article concerning the transfer portal! 👍

The transfer portal may not officially open for over two weeks, but that does not mean we can’t scout players who have already made their decisions for who could end up on @UCF_MBB next season. Click below to learn more about three such players: si.com/college/ucf/ba…

@MDKnight2016 Guys getting extra year for playing JuCo in Football!! Why not Stillwell ?? Go Knight’s

2027 UCF MBB Starting 5 as it stands right now: Arturo Dean Chris Johnson Carmelo Pacheco Jordan Burks John Bol The unknown currently is if Jamichael Stillwell can get an extra year of eligibility. If he can, Arturo Dean Chris Johnson Jordan Burks Jamichael Stillwell John Bol

@UCF @UCFMed Doctor 👩‍⚕️ Doctor 👨🏻‍⚕️ Congratulations 🍾 😀

It’s a MATCH! 🎉@UCFMed students are off to residency programs — with many remaining in Florida to continue their journey and care for our communities. 🩺✨

@MDKnight2016 I’m thinking People think because he doesn’t jump up and down on the side lines and yell at players and referees that he isn’t a good coach. He not animated enough?? 🤷🏻‍♂️🤷🏻‍♂️🏰🏰🏰🏰

UCF MBB in the 27 years before Johnny Dawkins as a D1 Program: 4 NCAAT Appearances and 0 NCAAT Wins UCF MBB in the 10 years with Johnny Dawkins as a D1 Program: 2 NCAAT Appearances and 1 NCAAT Win Somehow, the program under CJD isn't good enough. lol

Utah, we have a problem 🚀

@LJatUCF @UCFMed Doctors 🥼 👍 Congratulations 🍾

My first job at UCF included working on match day and commencement for the founding class of @UCFMed. Match day is one of the best traditions. So excited to see all of these knights celebrate with their loved ones 💛

With the end of @UCF_MBB's season at the hands of 7-seed UCLA on Friday night comes the end of the college careers of several Knights players. Click below to learn about three of these players and their contributions to the team this season: si.com/college/ucf/ba…

@osmattmurschel @MDKnight2016 The man’s a warrior! All this before NIL. Thanks for representing UCF !🏰👍

I asked #UCF forward Devan Cambridge, who just wrapped up his 7th season, if he had another year would he take it? “Yes. Of course!” Cambridge said this will be the first summer in 7 years where he won’t have basketball workouts.

@TerryMohajirAD @MaryAshbaugh6 Thank you for what you do!! 👍😀💛🖤

Knight Nation showed up in Philly in a major way!! Black & Gold all around, and your energy was electric from start to finish! Thank you for representing UCF with pride on the NCAA Tournament stage! Our players and coaches felt your support every step of the way! So proud of this team and staff for what they accomplished! Another 20-win season and becoming the first UCF team to make it to the Big Dance since joining the Big 12! 🖤💛 ⚔️⚔️ #CHARGEON

@KennyMoralesTV Heard that 👂 and was all game long! Knight Nation is special!🖤💛🏰🏰❤️

Love hearing the UCF chants over the broadcast ⚔️

@MDKnight2016 2019 had 1 player go the NBA and 1 to D league an others over seas playing still to this day. 🤔🤔

UCF MBB NCAAT Appearances 1994: 16-seed lost 98-67 1996: 16-seed lost 92-70 2004: 14-seed lost 53-44 2005: 15-seed lost 77-71 2019: 9-seed won 73-58 and lost 77-76 2026: 10-seed lost 75-71

@finsandisles I Hope he comes back !! 👍

@finsandisles Thanks 👍

I might have to make a video explaining this because some of yall, respectfully, are deluded We are a poverty program. We have NEVER had success until Dawkins came. We have a ONE win in the tournament all time UCF is not a good job. Its been garbage tier resources in since 1970

@KnightedNate How many 5 ⭐️ or McDonald’s All Americans did UCF have suiting up? 🤔 Those are the programs that will be still standing at the end of the tournament.. FB gets the money 💵 , So BB does what it can to put a product on the floor to represent. Go Knights ..

We are by a landslide the most broke program in the best, most challenging, top to bottom consistently great conference in basketball “What about the American? We were bad too then!” Yeah and guess what, we were bottom 3 then too. And that’s when the American was actually good