Day: December 4, 2024

Breaking News: Vincent Brown out at North Carolina A&T

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Courtesy of North Carolina A&T Athletics Coach Vincent Brown has been relieved of his head coaching duties at North Carolina A&T State University, Director of Athletics Earl Hilton announced on Wednesday. Brown, 59, coached the Aggies for two seasons after spending four years as the defensive coordinator at William & Mary. In his final season at A&T, the Aggies posted a 1-11 record overall and a 0-8 mark in the Coastal Athletic Association (CAA).  Before starting his coaching career, Brown played collegiately at Mississippi Valley State (1984-87) before becoming a second-round NFL Draft…

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”Rookie of the Year” Air Jordan 1 Low OG coming in 2025

Brandon King

Containing the “Rookie of the Year” theme from a 2018 Air Jordan 1 High OG, this upcoming Air Jordan 1 Low OG is inspired by the ensemble a young Michael Jordan wore as he accepted the 1984 NBA Rookie of the Year.  It sports a white leather foundational layer overlaid with light mocha nubuck at the toe, eye rows, and a dual set at the rear heel. Black Swooshes adorn the lateral and medial sides, as well as taking care of the Wings logo located on the aforementioned rear heel.…

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“Cough Drop” Nike Air Foamposite One coming in 2025

Brandon King

title image via zsneakerheadz Nike’s assault on their consumer’s wallets in 2025 gets a shot in the arm withe additon of the “Cough Drop” Air Foamposite One to the 2025 release roster. Initially well-received when they released in 2010, the “Cough Drop” is routinely a sneaker whose desired return gets bantered about by sneaker enthusiasts.  Although there are no available, what we should see is a black Foamposite upper with black nubuck at the eyerows. Red shows up on the One Cent logos on the rear heel and tongue, as well…

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Pearl” Foamposite Pro Returning in 2025

Brandon King

News has emerged that the “Pearl” Foamposite Pro will return in 2025. The “Pearl” Foam Pro was last seen in 2015, along with the Air Hawk Flight, as part of the “Class of 97” pack inspired by Jesus Shuttleworth’s footage in the classic movie, “He Got Game.”  At this juncture, there are available images of the 2025 iteration, so it is not yet known if the coloration on the Foamposite upper will be closer to the white of the OG and the aforementioned 2015, version or more of the pearl…

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PE Corner : An initial lok at the  “Oregon” Air Jordan 9

Brandon King

Oregon is known for its vast array of PLayer Exclusive footwear. Over the years Ducks have had the privilege of being outfitted in some of the most eye-catching and well-executed team footwear that we’ve ever seen, with the misses few and far between.  The Air Jordan 9 that is the subject of this article is an example of the former and far less of the latter.  The “Oregon” Air Jordan 9 sports a white leather upper with a green patent leather rand that also wraps the heel and extends up…

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Lane’s Christopher Hood named SIAC Newcomer of the Week

Brandon King

title image via Lane College Athletics For his recent on-court exploits, Lane College guard Christopher Hood was named SIAC Newcomer of the Week.  In the Dragons’ 79-71 win over Benedict College on November 30, the junior guard scored 22 points, a mark that was only outpaced by teammate Christopher Matthews’ 23, on 7-9 shooting from the floor and 8-11 from the charity stripe. Hood also added 4 rebounds, 4 assists, and 4 stetals.  Through 7 games this season, the Rust College transfer is averaging 8.4 points and 2.3 rebounds in…

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