Day: December 1, 2018

Alcorn State defeats Southern 37-28 to claim SWAC crown

Brandon King

From swac.org: LORMAN, MS. – In a thrilling back-and-forth affair, Alcorn State rallied late and controlled the fourth quarter to outlast Southern 37-28 to claim their third SWAC Football Championship in the past five seasons and 16th conference title overall on Saturday at Jack Spinks-Marino Casem Stadium. The Braves (9-3) advance to the Celebration Bowl as Alcorn State will represent the SWAC in the Air Force Reserve Celebration Bowl against MEAC representative North Carolina A&T, who also won their conference.  The historic match up will take place on Saturday, Dec.…

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Markkanen to come off bench in season debut

Brandon King

Earlier today the Chicago Bulls announced that power forward Lauri Markkanen would make his season debut. It was uncertain that if Markkanen would start or come off the bench or if he’d start. The coaching staff also was undecided if there would be any minutes restriction implemented. According to K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Tribune, Bulls coach head Fred Hoiberg said that Markkanen will come off the bench. Fred Hoiberg said Lauri Markkanen will come off bench vs. Rockets. — K.C. Johnson (@KCJHoop) December 1, 2018 Johnson also added that…

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Stupid Things People Do For Sneakers: $5K worth of sneakers stolen from NJ home

Brandon King

This edition of Stupid Things People Do For Sneakers shows that your kicks may not be safe, even in your own home. On November 27, a homeowner in Jersey City, NJ told police he left his home at 9:20 p.m. and when he returned at 11:10 p.m., he discovered his home had been robbed. Nearly $9,000 in valuables taken from the home-including $5,000 worth of sneakers. According to police radio transmissions, there was sign of forced entry and police think it may have been a case of the door being…

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Lauri Markkanen to make season debut against Rockets Saturday night

Brandon King

Although not how it was planned, Bulls power forward Lauri Markkanen will make his season debut tonight against the Houston Rockets.  A Tuesday return for Markkanen had been kicked around inside the Bulls’ organization. Last week head coach Fred Hoiberg said that Markkanen would need “at least a week” worth of work after being cleared for contact, however he has taken part in two contact practices and individual workout without any problems. Markkanen had this to say Friday night in Detroit: I feel good. I’ve got a couple practices in…

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The Air Jordan 3 as a boot!?!

Brandon King

Jordan Brand is taking the classic Air Jordan 3 in a new direction- as a boot. The shoe will reportedly be called the Air Jordan 3 EXP. Rather than its traditional leather-based upper, the shoe now features a military-esque nylon and it is extended into an ultra high boot in a similar fashion to that of the SF-AF1. Material differences aside, the shoe does retain some of its its traditional design elements in terms of the overlays on the lower part of the upper and the midsole and outsole are…

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Photos of the 2018 “Mocha” Air Jordan 3 Retro on foot

Brandon King

The Mocha Air Jordan 3 was largely overlooked and ignored during its initial release back in 2001 (and even in the subsequent years). Over the past few years there has been a groundswell, seemingly out of nowhere, for their return and it looks like it they will get their wish, sooner rather than later,as these are rumoured to be part of Jordan Brand’s holiday lineup. The 2018 version will feature a white leather upper with zones that are tumbled or perforated. The prominent mocha overlays that the shoe is known…

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