Alabama A&M set to take on rival Alabama State in 84th Magic City Classic

title image via Alabama A&M Athletics Courtesy of Brian Howard, Assistant AD for Communications, Alabama A&M University Story Links THE HILL | The Alabama A&M University football team returns to action after the bye weekend as the Bulldogs face off against rival Alabama State in the annual Amazon Magic City Classic, presented by Coca-Cola, in a Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) game on Saturday. Kickoff against the Hornets is scheduled for 2:30 p.m.  Saturday’s game will be the 84th installment of the Magic City Classic as Alabama A&M owns a 43-37-3 all-time record…

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Duke Basketball unveils another Kobe PE

Earlier this week Duke Basketball showed the world a team-exclusive black and blue iteration of the super over Kobe V. The Blue Devils were not done showing off footwear from their team-exclusive fleet as Tuesday afternoon the program unveiled an additional colorway of the Kobe V Protro.  Likely to be worn in games played in front of the Cameron Crazies, this Kobe V Protro sports a white and blue fused upper adorned on the sides with black bordered Duke blue Swooshes. Perched atop one tongue is a Duke logo, while…

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Take a look at these detailed images of the “Pine Green” Foamposite Pro

Additional images of the “Pine Green” have come to light that will assuredly stoke the fire of anticipation for its looming return.  They sport an iridescent pine green Foamposite upper with a large black jewelled Swoosh taking its normal position on the lateral side. An embroidered Swoosh is seen on the rear heel, with smaller such green branding also present on the lateral forefoot of the black eyerow.  Green stripes are present on the front pull tab, with “FOAMPOSITE” appearing on the rear pull tab.  Underneath the aforementioned upper resides…

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PE Corner: LSU basketball gets exclusive Nike Ja 3

LSU basketball unveiled its team-exclusive version of the Ja 3.  This iteration of the Ja 3 sports a lightweight purple mesh foundational layer over top is yellow textured areas that form a claw scratch-like aesthetic.  A downturned, gold-bordered purple Swoosh is seen on the lateral side, along with a subtly displayed “A.”  A purple, branded tongue completes an upper that sits atop a ZoomX midsole that also features LSU branding, as well as a purple rubber outsole.  At this juncture, unfortunately, there is no indication of a planned retail release. …

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“Carbon Fiber” Nike Foamposite One coming October 24

This new colorway is but one of several colorways of the classic silhouette that Nike has planned for retail runs.  As their moniker implies, they sport a Foamposite upper that features a carbon fiber pattern. A One Cent logo appears in embroidered and jeweled forms at the rear heel and tongue, respectively.  Black nubuck eye rows give way to black mesh at the collar, while striped pull tabs can be found at the tongue and rear heel.  Underneath the aforementioned upper resides a translucent rubber outsole.  The “Carbon Fiber”’ Nike Air…

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New, detailed images of the “Gamma” Air Jordan 11 

As the return of the “Gamma” draws ever closer, new images of the returning colorway have emerged.  They sport a black ballistic mesh upper overlaid with a properly high-cut patent leather rand. Black leather wraps the heel and serves as the backdrop for a gamma blue Jumpman. A “23” is seen on the rear heel, while “JUMPMAN JORDAN” appears on the tongue.  Underneath the upper resides a black midsole and a dark blue-tinted translucent rubber outsole.  As it currently stands, the “Gamma” Air Jordan 11 is slated to begin its…

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Take a look at the Air Jordan 4016

The classic white and navy color scheme of the Air Jordan XVI inspires this iteration of the Air Jordan XL.  They sport a white leather upper with a version of the XVI‘s removable magnetic gaiter incorporated into the design. Underneath the detachable shroud are navy mesh cutouts, a la the XVI.  A Jumpman is perched atop the navy tongue, while “40” appears on the rear heel. The navy patent leather toe cap further ties the design back to the XVI.  Underneath the upper resides a full-length Zoom Air strobel sitting…

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