Author: Brandon King

2022 Southern Heritage Classic Preview and Prediction

Brandon King

Saturday will mark the 33rd edition of the Southern Heritage Classic. This matchup could be the last time that the game is seen in its current form, pitting Tennessee State and Jackson State , particularly if Jackson State and the Southwestern Athletic Conference have their druthers. Tenessee State comes into the the contest at 0-1, losing a hotly-contested game that came down to the last possession with the Big Sky’s Eastern Washington, 36-29. In that game Austin Peay transfer, quarterback Draylen Ellis went 17/27 for 257 yards two touchdowns and…

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Up close with the Black/Metallic Silver Air Jordan 6

Brandon King

The upcoming fall will see the debut of the black and metallic silver Air Jordan 6. Visually reminiscent of the “Chrome” Air Jordan 6 low, it sports a black nubuck upper with metallic silver present on the tongue Jumpman, as well as that of the lace locks; the hue also appears via a glossy strip on the rear spoiler and a “23” on the rear heel underneath an embroidered Jumpman. Below the aforementioned upper resides a metallic silver-accented black midsole that is also home to the Nike Air cushioning, as…

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Black and red Nike LeBron XX coming October 5

Brandon King

Like it or not, these are the LeBron XX. This upcoming XX sports a black knit upper with double Swooshes (one university gold and the other light smoke grey) appear on the lateral side, with single grey branding present on the medial side. XX branding are seen on the lace dubraes, tongue and rear heel. Underneath resides a black cushion midsole that features Miami references, palm tree leaves and 2012. Miami is known for the former, while the later, the year 2012, is whenLebron James could finally add champion to…

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Air Flight Huarache returning in 2023

Brandon King

Originally released in 1992, and designed by design legends Tinker Hatfield and Eric Avar, the Nike Air Flight Huarache is one of the brand’s most venerated and well-received silhouettes. The sneaker is typically associated with Michigan’ s “Fab 5” back in the day, but were also seen on the feet of thhe late, great Kobe Bryant in Lakers colours. Last seen in 2014, another retail run is planned in 2023, according to reporting from Riley Jones of Complex. The only confirmed colourway is the original White /Varsity Purple-Royal Blue-Menta. Taking…

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The Lakers must really hate Russell Westbrook

Brandon King

Granted he did himself no favors at all with his play, particularly in the first few months of the season; ceasing the diagnosis of what went wrong in Los Angeles last season by heaping all the blame on Russell Westbrook, at that point is both ham-handed and myopic. It is more nuanced than that because frankly last season Russell Westbrook was never put in a position to succeed. Taking things back to before he ever donned a Lakers gamer in an NBA game, anyone with basketball brain 1 could have…

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“Chenille Swoosh” Nike Dunk High coming soon

Brandon King

This upcoming Dunk High is a component of a “University” series. It sports a white leather foundational layer overlaid by gym red at the toe, eye row and wrapping the heel. Large chenille Swooshes adorn the lateral and medial sides, with Nike branding appearing on the tongue. Underneath resides a white midsole and a gum rubber outsole. The “Chenille Swoosh” Nike Dunk High is imminently anticipated to hit nike.com and select retail venues. They will carry a 135 USD sticker price. Nike Dunk High White/Gym Red-Yellow Ochre-Gum Med Brown DR8805-101…

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“Gold Bullet” Nike Air Max 97: Official Images

Brandon King

Originally debuted back in 1999, with its most recent retail run in 2018 , the “Gold Bullet” Air Max 97 is planned for another return in 2023. The 2023 iteration should stay true to its progenitor in that it should sport a combination metallic gold leather and mesh upper with reflective detailing lapping the upper. Black-bordered red Swooshes are found on the lateral and medial sides, with additional red branding found on the tongue. Black tongue and rear pull tabs are present, with the latter featuring ”air max’ in metallic…

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“Camo” Nike Blazer SB Low GT on the way

Brandon King

Grant Taylor and Nike Skateboarding are continuing their work on the Nike Blazer SB Low having completed a “realtree”, the two have once again used the blazer low Sb as their canvas, this time bringing forth a camouflaged version. This Blazer SB Low sports a camouflage printed canvas upper overlaid with black tumbled leather at the heels and swooshes on the lateral and medial sides. Orange branding appears on the tongue and rear heel, completing upper. Underneath resides a white midsole and black rubber outsole. The “Camo” Nike SB Blazer…

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Jackson State opens up a can on FAMU in OBC, 59-3

Brandon King

Pitting blluebloods Jackson State and FAMU agssinst one another he Orange Blossom Classic was supposed to be the crown jwewl od Week 1 of HBCU football. Takinginto amount the 7-6 defensive slugfest won black Jackson State in last year’s contest, combined with the fact two teams separated themselves as the creme de la creme of the SWAC as the season went along ( JSU advancing to the Celebration Bowl and FAMU making the playoffs), the anticipation for this matchup had been building since the schedule rebased earlier this summer. Then…

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Albany State gets win over Mississippi College, 28-14

Brandon King

Mississippi College 14 0 0 0 14  Albany State 7 7 0 14 28 Albany State kicked off the 2022 season by getting a home win over Mississippi College 28-14. The Choctaws got off to a fast start, taking a 7-0 lead less than three minutes into the contest on a drive tha featured a 50-yard run from Marcus Williams that set up a 1-yard scoring run from QB DeAnte Smith-Moore. The 50-yard scamper from Williams was over 12 times the 4-yard output he churned out in last season’s meeting…

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