Author: Brandon King

Tennessee State’s QB1 Still Up in the Air as Saturday Approaches

Brandon King

Outside of head coach, deciding on who’s going to be the quarterback is one of the most important decisions for a football team. like so many other teams crossed the country Tennessee State has yet to come to the decision of who will occupy QB one. Head coach Reggie Barlow touched on the quarterback situation in Tuesday morning’s Big South-OVC Football Coaches Call and seemed to allude to it being a three-man race for QB1.  “[Jonathan] Palmer is a smart kid [and] we are happy to have him here. He’s…

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Stupid Things People Do For Sneakers: Third Man admits role in 2024 sneaker robbery

Brandon King

In May we reported on a male who pleaded guilty to his role in a robbery set up disguised as a sneaker sale.  The third man involved in that robbery Andrew Leighton Meetzler, pleaded guilty to misdemeanor charges, avoiding a pair of felonies, and was sentenced to six years’ probation. Metzler was charged with felony counts of robbery by force and conspiracy to commit robbery by force, misdemeanor counts of theft, receiving stolen property, conspiracy to commit assault, and summary harassment. Last year, Levi Joseph Caroll, Chase Peklak and Andrew…

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”Flint” Air Jordan XIII to return in 2026

Brandon King

Exciting news has emerged not only for fans of the Jordan 13, but sneaker fans overall. According to the incomparable zsneakerheadz, the Flint Air Jordan 13 is making a return in 2026  The 2026 iteration would mark the fifth time the classic original colorway of the 13th has been released after having debuted in 1998 and seeing retros in 2005, 2010, and 2020. Obviously, at this early junction, there are no pictures of the upcoming version however, what we should be presented with is the classic aesthetic that we’re all…

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“Moonwalker” Nike Kobe IX Elite Low Protro release date changed

Brandon King

Inspired by Michael Jackson’s Moonwalk,  this Kobe IX Elite Low Protro sports a hyper grape Flyknit upper adorned on the sides with silver Swooshes.  Black shows up at the inner, with a silver Kobe logo perched atop the tongue.  On the rear heel, nine hash marks can be seen, completing an upper that sits atop an updated midsole that can handle the cushioning demands of today’s players. Additionally  a translucent rubber outsole under which a lunar landscape can be seen further tying together the moonwalker theme.  Initially reported to return September 10,…

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Gamma” Air Jordan 11 returning in December 

Brandon King

Later in 2025, the “Gamma” Air Jordan 11 will make its highly anticipated second retail run. Like its 2013 progenitor, they will sport a black ballistic mesh upper overland with a black patent rand that is higher cut in keeping in line with how the material was presented on the original Air Jordan 11.  A gamma blue Jumpman can be seen on the lateral ankle, with “23” present on the rear heel. Crossing the tongue is a sash that reads “JUMPMAN JORDAN”, completing an upper that resides above a black…

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First Look: ‘Lime Burst’ adidas Anthony Edwards 2 Set for April 2026 Release

Brandon King

This future color way of the Anthony Edwards 2 sports a black mesh foundational layer overlaid with TPU of the same hue.  Lime Burst shows up in a complementary role, seen at the toe and bordering the TPU, as well as the AE logo perched atop the tongue.  Lime Burst can also be seen at the outsole. As it currently stands, the “Lime Burst” Anthony Edwards 2 is slated to debut April 12, 2026, at Adidas.com and select retail establishments. They will carry a 130 USD sticker price and 100 USD in…

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North Carolina Central Tops Southern 31–14 in MEAC/SWAC Challenge

Brandon King

image via Doug Burt 31 Winner NCC 14 SUB Team 1st 2nd 3rd 4th F NCC 7 10 14 0 31 SU 7 7 0 0 14 It has been 251 days since the clock hit 0:00 in the 2024 Celebration Bowl and the 2025 season kicking off with the MEAC/SWAC Challenge, pitting the Jaguars of Southern University against the Eagles of North Carolina Central University. Led by then first-year head coach Terrence Graves, last season Southern recorded an 8-5 overall record, including 7-1 in the SWAC, on the path to…

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Should Tennessee State follow Tennessee Tech’s Lead by Leaving the OVC and Seek Expansion Membership in a Different Conference? As a Member of the SWAC, what would a Tennessee State Football Schedule Reveal in 2026?

Brandon King

Since Eddie George, former NFL star and current head coach at Tennessee State University, made his comment about the Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) being a “dying conference” in 2021, the OVC has indeed seen a notable shift in membership. As of 2023, the OVC has lost several schools, and his comment has proven to be somewhat prophetic in highlighting the conference’s struggles with realignment and stability. Here’s a breakdown of the schools that have left or are set to leave the OVC since that remark: 1. Tennessee Tech (2026) –…

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Tennessee State HBCU All-American enters transfer portal

Brandon King

Less than two weeks before Tennessee State kicks off the season against North Carolina A&T in the John Merritt Classic, TSU defensive back Camani Cobbs announced he was entering the transfer portal.  The redshirt sophomore made his decision public in a straight-to-the-point Twitter post that read in part, “Thank you Tennessee State University for allowing me to develop and build as a man on and off the field.” Last season the Southeast Missouri transfer appeared in 8 contests for the Tigers, recording 3 pass breakups, 7 total tackles, (6 solo),…

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Gamma” Air Jordan 11 coming December 13

Brandon King

The “Gamma” Air Jordan 11 is making its long-awaited return this holiday season. They sport a black ballistic mesh upper with a gamma blue Jumpman appearing on the black leather that wraps the ankle. A black patent rand overlays the upper and unlike their progenitor, features a higher cut, which is the correct presentation on the Jordan 11.  A sash on the tongue reads “JUMPMAN JORDAN”, while a “23” appears on the rear heel.  Below the aforementioned upper resides a black midsole and a dark translucent rubber outsole.  As ot…

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