Day: January 19, 2025

Making A Difference: Vanessa Bryant and Mamba Foundation gives Kobes to LA fire victims 

Brandon King

The wildfires that have raged in Los Angeles have displaced so many and caused damages that could soar into the billions of dollars. Vanessa Bryant and the Mamba Foundation are pitching in to help those who were victims of the wildfires by providing them with free Kobes.  Over 8,000 pieces of footwear and apparel were given out to those in need at L.A. Dodgers hosted LA Strong Essential Distribution, which was held at Dodger Stadium on Friday.  Much respect is due to both Vanessa Bryant and the Mamba Foundation for…

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Florida Memorial needs a football coach

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Coutesy of Florida Memorial Athletics Florida Memorial University is announcing a change in leadership within its football program. Coach Bobby Rome, II, who has been at the helm for three seasons, will not return next season as head football coach at FMU. Under Coach Rome’s guidance, the Lions achieved a record of 15-15-1, including a record of 6-3-1 in his final season. With Rome at the helm, the FMU Lions rewrote the history books and set several school records. His commitment to the sport and to the student-athletes of FMU has…

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Eddie George to interview for Chicago Bears head coach opening

Brandon King

According to reporting from Mike Organ of The Tennessean, Tennessee State head coach Eddie George will interview with the Chicago Bears for their head coach vacancy.  Coaching in Chicago would not be unfamiliar territory for the NFL great. In 2023 Coach George was a transitory member of the Bears coaching staff as part of the Bill Walsh Diversity Coaching Fellowship.  George has helmed the Tennessee State program for four seasons. He led the Tigers to a 9-4 record and a share of the Big South-OVC championship, a feat not achieved…

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Bench production leads Tennessee State to 84-65 win over Eastern Illinois

Brandon King

title image via Tennessee State Athletics Spurred on by 37 points from their bench, the Tigers of Tennessee State handily defeated Eastern Illinois 84-65 Saturday evening at the Gentry Center.  Eastern Illinois built an early 12-9 lead on Kooper Jacobi’s three-pointer at the 14:06 mark. TSU proceeded to go on an 11-0 run punctuated by Antoine Lorick III’s layup that made the score 20-12. Eastern Illinois quickly fell behind by double figures at 24-14 on Brandon Weston’s slam dunk. The Panthers trimmed the lead to single digits briefly when a…

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