Day: August 3, 2024

Makng a difference: Flavor Flav helps Olympian

Brandon King

On our youtube channel, we highlighted a union no one saw coming- that of the U.S. Women’s Polo Team and Flavor Flav, with the rapper becoming a sponsor and hype man for the team.  However the women of the polo team are not theonly national level that he is impacting.  Veronica Fraley is champion discuss thrower who secured her spot for the Paris Olympics by way of her third place finish at the U.S. Trials in Eugene, Oregon in late June. However as she entered the biggest competition of her…

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Florida A&M punter Trey Wilhoit named to FCS Punter of the Year Watch List

Brandon King

title image via FAMU Athletics Florida A&M punter Trey Wilhoit was named to the FCS Punter of the Year watchlist. Last season the Eastern Illinois transfer was second in the SWAC, averaging 44.2 yards per kick and led the conference with 15 punts of 50 or more yards. Without also pinned opponents inside the 20-yard line 12 times. He was also named to the FCS Football Central All-American Third Team. Wilhoit has collected numerous accolades this pre-season having also been named to the FCS Football Central Preseason All-American Second Team…

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PE Corner: Anthony Davis’ orange Kobe VI Protro

Brandon King

For more than a season, Kobe VI had Anthony Davis in a stranglehold, which is certainly not a bad thing. Davis wore several PE variations, including being one of the first to wear the “Reverse Grinches.” Today’s highlighted shoe comes out of the AD PE quiver.   This Player Exclusive iteration of the Kobe VI Protro was made for Anthony Davis. They sport a vibrant orange snake scaled upper adorned on the sides with silver Swoshes. The same silver can also be seen on the Kobe logo that is perched atop…

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