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The Daily Pennsylvanian

30 seconds with ... Penn football tight end Ryan Kelly

Penn vs. Jacksonville, September 20, 2014

Penn football received a boost on Saturday from junior tight end Ryan Kelly, who made his first career reception in the third quarter. That reception went for a touchdown and now we decided to sit down with Kelly for a few questions ...

DP: What was your first career reception/touchdown like?

It was great. It doesn’t get much better than that. The best thing is that it gave the team the lead again. I was really happy just to be able to contribute like that.

DP: What’s your favorite nickname for yourself?

Got to be R. Kelly

DP: What’s your favorite R. Kelly song?

“Ignition.” They nailed it in the DP.

DP: Who would play you in the movie version of your life?

Robert Downey Jr.

DP: What’s your personal theme song?

“Buy you a Drank” by T Pain.

DP: What’s your favorite Taylor Swift song?

“22.”

DP: What’s your least favorite song?

Wow, probably any Justin Bieber song.

DP: Who’s the greatest president of all time?

I’m going to go with a throwback and go George Washington.

DP: Bagnoli or Priore?

I’m not saying anything on that one!

DP: Paper or plastic?

Plastic. I’m more about the durability.

DP: Ideal vacation?

Australia.