From Florida A&M Sports Information: TALLAHASSEE, Fla. | Florida A&M University’s Director of Athletics, Kortne Gosha, announced the appointment of McNeese State University’s Associate AD for Operations & Facilities, Michael Johnson, as the new Associate AD for Administration and Operations of FAMU Athletics. “We are excited to welcome Michael Johnson to our administrative staff,” Gosha said. “As we implement our strategic plan and vision for Athletics, it was imperative that we identified a high-energy creative thinker and dynamic professional with a lense of experience as a former student-athlete, student-leader, and athletic…
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Domestic release of “Varsity Royal” Air Jordan 3 postponed
Release dates of sneakers getting moved around is not uncommon. A variety of factors can contribute to a release getting moved up or back. With the COVID-19 pandemic release dates have been more dynamic than ever, as it seems that more release dates have been postponed than have stuck to their original date. The latest example of release moving to a point further in the future is the “Varsity Royal” Air Jordan 3. Although the sneaker had already made its retail debut overseas, it now appears that this colorway will…
Read MoreOfficially Introducing the “Laser” Air Jordan 3
This women’s exclusive Air Jordan 3 is scheduled to release sometime during this summer. It sports a white leather upper with elephant print overlaid at the toe and wrapping the heel. Laser orange shows up on the tongue branding , lower lace loops and inner. On the rear heel tab is a Jumpman and “AIR” branding, while a laser orange hangtag rounds out the upper. The aesthetic is completed by a white and laser orange and white midsole and grey outsole. Currently, the “Laser Orange’ Air Jordan 3 is planned…
Read MoreThe upper of the “Indigo” Air Jordan 12 wears away
The “Indigo” Air Jordan 12 bears more than a passing resemblance to the “Obsidian” colorway, but there is one big difference. Unlike the upper of the “obsidian” which is leather , the “Indigo” Air Jordan 12 features a an upper that fades over time to reveal a pattern underneath which will be unique to each shoe, as no two pieces of dyed indigo fabric are alike. A card is included with a card that reads “The Beauty of Imperfection, Fades to Perfection” comes with the shoe. The “Indigo” Air Jordan…
Read More“Lucky Green” Air Jordan 13: Official Images
The “Lucky Green” is a sort of new colorway of the Air Jordan 13 that is scheduled to make its retail debut sometime during the month of September. With its white upper and green suede, this Air Jordan is somewhat visually similar to the Ray Allen 13 from 2011. This sneaker also sports reflective piping and black outsole pods. For the time being, the “Lucky Green” Air Jordan 13 is scheduled to release September 26 and will carry a $190 USD sticker price. Air Jordan 13 White/Black-Lucky Green DB6537-113 $190…
Read MoreThe official images of the “University Gold” Air Jordan 12
Although this colorway of the Air Jordan 12 has been seen , since it very similar to the PE version Gary Payton wore when he ran with the 2003-04 Los Angeles Lakers, this summer will mark the first time this sneaker has come to retail. It black leather upper is overlaid by university gold on the lateral and medial sides. On the tongue is found a Jumpman and ‘TWO3” in university gold , while on the rear is the tag that reads “JORDAN” and “QUALITY INSPIRED BY THE GREATEST PLAYER…
Read More“Oregon” Air Jordan 5: Official Images
Jordan Brand released official images of the “Oregon” Air Jordan 5. Inspired by the colors of Nike’s flagship sponsored university, it sports features a look similar to the PE version , but has Jumpman branding standing in place for the UofO logos , along with a Jordan jock tag on the rear heel. A black midsole with yellow accenting and a translucent outsole completes the aesthetic. The “Oregon” Air Jordan 5 SE , for now, is scheduled to release September 12 at nike.com and select retail establishment and will carry…
Read MoreIntroducing the “Hyper Royal” Air Jordan 14
The “Hyper Royal” is a new colorway of the Air Jordan 14 that is , for now, slated to release this September. The color blocking is like that of the white/red colorway , with hyper royal standing in for the red. The “Hyper Royal” Air Jordan 14 is , for the time being, scheduled to release September 5 and will carry a $190 USD sticker price. Air Jordan 14 White/Hyper Royal-Black 487471-104 $190 September 5, 2020 Jordan Brand release images of the “Hyper Royal” Air Jordan 14
Read MoreAnother Air Jordan 1 Low is on the way
This Golden Yellow colorway is the latest aesthetic of the Air Jordan 1 Low that is on Jordan Brand’s 2020 summer release docket. The white mesh of its upper is overlaid by golden yellow leather . Black Swooshes adorn the lateral and medial sides, with the tongues labelling is of the same hue with golden yellow Jordan branding. Finally a black Wings logo and a white midsole and black outsole completes the aesthetic. The release of the “Golden Yellow” Air Jordan 1 Low is imminent at nike.com and select retail…
Read MoreThis Women’s Air Jordan 6 is coming this summer
Jordan Brand has had a concerted effort to not ignore the ladies and that trend continues with this Air Jordan 6. This black, light smoke grey, sail and chrome Jordan 6 features a combination upper of black and light smoke grey suede underlaid by clear plastic. A grey rubber tongue , a white rear spoiler and a Jumpman hangtag completes the look of the upper. A two-tone sail and black midsole along with a sail rubber outsole with translucent areas completes the aesthetic. The “Smoke Grey” Air Jordan 6 WMNS…
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