Author: Brandon King

Travis Hunter commits to Colorado

Brandon King

Travis Hunter was one of more than 20 Jackson State players who leapt into the transfer portal in lieu of Coach Seion Sanders’ accepting of the Colorado job. In news that is about as surprising as the wetness of dihydrogen monoxide, Travis Hunter has committed to Colorado. In an example of brilliant YouTube marketing move, the no. 1 player in the class of 2022 announced at 1:07 pm he would make his commitment public when his channel garnered 100,000 subscribers. It took but a scant nine house for his channel…

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Frank Gore Jr wasn’t wrong

Brandon King

In the LendingTree bowl, Frank Gore Jr had himself quite a game. The son of long time NFL great Frank Gore Sr, ran for. ridiculous 329 yards and touchdowns on 21 carries, good for a robust 15.7 yards per carry as his Southern Mississippi squad defeated Rice 38-24. As the younger Gore and his teammates were basking the the glory of his accomplishment via a post game interview, his aunt tried to get in on the celebration but was gently, albeit assertively rebuffed by her nephew. Some knuckle-draggers attempted to…

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Howard Director of Track, David Oliver unboxes the “Howard” Air Jordan 6

Brandon King

The Howard/Jordan Brand partnership is one of the most potentially. intriguing collaborations in the HBCU space since Coach Prime started his run at Jackson State. The “Showtime” Marching band was laced with the white and red Air Jordan 11 just in time for Homecoming and the hoops teams already have their share of team exclusive footwear ( of which we will be reporting on very soon). The most publicized piece of footwear that has been birthed from this partnership is the “Howard” Air Jordan 6 ,a Jordan 6 in the…

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New looks of the “Lucky Green” Air Jordan 1 High OG

Brandon King

The “Lucky Green” Air Jordan 1 High OG is both another white, black and green iteration of the Jordan 1 as well a sneaker that is on Jordan Brand’s 2023 release roster. Inspired by the “Celtics” colourway from 2009’s Air Jordan 1 DMP, it utilizes a white leather foundational layer overlaid with that of black at the toe and eye rows as well as wrapping the heel. Lucky green leather also flanks the ankle and is also home to the Wings logo on the lateral side. Black shows up on…

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Multi-coloured Lebron XX on the way

Brandon King

This multi-colored GS Lebron XX sports an orange upper with lavender and magenta Swooshes on the lateral side. Green shows up on the eyerows, with light muted pink present on the inner and a black tongue. XX branding appears on the lace dubraes, tongue and rear heels. Underneath resides a turquoise and peach midsole along with a magenta and smoke grey midsole. More information on these will be provided as it avails itself.

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Jackson State’s Jason Mercier declares for NFL Draft

Brandon King

Jason Mercier is the latest Jackson State footballer to either enter the transfer portal or declare for the NFL draft. The senior defensive line announced Sunday evening that he will now seek to make his NFL dreams a reality. This season, the Florida International transfer recorded 21 tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss, 2.0 sacks and a fumble recovery, as part of a defensive unit that, up until the Celebration Bowl, had not surrendered more than 24 points in any game this season. There is no current data on Mercier’s draft…

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An initial look at the Union x AJKO 1 Low

Brandon King

The collaborative relationship between Jordan Brand and Union will continue in to 2023 via this upcoming AJKO 1 low. Initial images have emerged of this joint yet-to-be-released AJKO 1 Low, and what we see is a bone canvas upper with interchangeable Velcro Swooshes on the lateral and medial sides, along with a Union hangtag. On the rear resides a AJKO Wings late on the rear heel, completing an upper that resides above a light sail midsole and bone rubber outsole. The Union X AJKO 1 Low has an expected debut…

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“Olive” Travis Scott x Air Jordan 1 Low OG coming March 25

Brandon King

The collaborative journey between Travis Scott and Jordan Brand continues into 2023 with this women’s-specific Air Jordan 1 Low OG. It sports a black suede foundational layer that is overlaid with sail leather.Olive suede Swooshes ,including, the oversized reverse iteration that has become a design staple of Trav Air Jordan 1s, adorn the sides, with “Cactus Jack”branding present on the tongue and the medial side, with additional branding found on the rear heels. Underneath lives a sail midsole and an olive rubber outsole. The “Olive” Travis Scott x Air Jordan…

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Stupid Things People Do for Sneakers: Teen robbed of sneakers

Brandon King

A teen was the victim of a robbery that cost him his sneakers and his phone, police say. The victim, a 16 -year-old boy, was walking in front of 1476 Sheridan Blvd at 5:15pm on November 7 when he was approached by four unidentified individuals who demanded the teenager’s property. Police say the group robbed the teen victim of his wallet, cellular phone and Nike sneakers and then fled on foot southbound toward Westchester Avenue. In order to help identify the four individuals who allegedly perpetrated the robbery, police released…

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“Inside Out” Air Jordan 1 Low coming soon

Brandon King

This upcoming Air Jordan 1 Low sports a combination suede and ballistic mesh upper. Light peach suede Swooshes adorn the lateral and medial sides, the former features “II” and “III” stitching meant to be representative of the number 23. The same hue is also present on the Wings logo and the tongue. Underneath this reverse constructed upper resides a sail midsole and brown rubber outsole. The “Inside Out” Air Jordan 1 Low is planned to debut sometime over the course of the coming months at select retail venues. They will…

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