Author: Brandon King

FAMU overcomes double-digit deficit to defeat Norfolk State 24-23 in MEAC/SWAC Challenge

Brandon King

It’s the primary goal of every SWAC and MEAC team is to end their season in Atlanta GA, where Florida A&M and Norfolk State are starting theirs. The two former MEAC foes faced off in the MEAC/SWAC Challenge  Falling behind 14-0 early the 2024 MEAC/SWAC Challenge looked like it could be headed to blowout territory and protracted garbage time, however, 17 unanswered points stretched over the second and third quarters helped lift Florida A&M to a 24-23 victory.  FAMU quarterback, Daniel Richardson, in his first start with the Rattlers, got…

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2024 MEAC/SWAC Challenge: Preview and Prediction

Brandon King

This Saturday former MEAC foes Norfolk State and Florida A&M will renew football acquaintances in the 2024 MEAC/SWAC Challenge.  The two schools last met on September 28, 2019, in a hotly contested matchup in which FAMU was able to escape Dick Price Stadium with a 30-28 win.  The Spartans went 3-8 last season, dropping 5 of their last 6 games, and come into the matchup looking to get not only a potential statement win that could springboard the Spartans into a winning 2024 campaign. Norfolk State has not finished a…

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XULA Tennis’ Nereo Suarez named to 2023-24 NAIA Academic All-America® men’s tennis second team

Brandon King

image via Yamlak Tsega Courtesy XULA Athletics  Xavier University of Louisiana’s Nereo Suarez was selected to the 2023-24 NAIA Academic All-America® men’s tennis second team by the College Sports Communicators.        The Academic All-America® award recognizes student-athletes for outstanding achievements in the classroom as well as in competition. Nominees must be a starter or important reserve with at least a 3.50 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale, and they must have participated in at least 50 percent of the team’s competitions. They also must have completed at least one full calendar year at…

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HBCU Go Sports Kickoff Show airs Saturday

Brandon King

This Saturday will see the airing of the HBCU Go Sports Kickoff Show, presented by Proctor& Gamble. Hosted by broadcasting legend Charlie Neal, the three-hour extravaganza is in its third year and equips HBCU fans with in-depth analysis, player profiles, interviews, and game highlights.  Covering all HBCU conferences, segments include:  The HBCU Go Sports kickoff show will air from noon to 3 pm EST. 

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”University Blue” Air Jordan XVII Low returning August 28

Brandon King

The long-awaited return of the Air Jordan XVII was seen as a case of Jordan Brand listening to the wishes of their customers. However in another one of their missteps, Jordan Brand slapped a $300 sticker price on the lows, which was doubled the $150 price tag of the original. Despite the attempted justifications of some enthusiasts, the addition of the suitcase, a feature that was exclusive to the three high colorways, was not enough to commensurate a doubling in price.  They sport a white leather tumbled leather upper with…

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“Colorado Home” Nike DT Max 96 coming in September 

Brandon King

This upcoming Nike DT Max 96 is the perfect compliment for Buffaloes’ home gamers. They sport a black upper with vegas gold showing up in secondary role. The same vegas gold also shows up on the small Swooshes present on the midfoot strap and lateral forefoot, while white and black take care of the “AIR” and Swoosh, respectively, on the rear heel. Vegas Gold is seen on the branding on the tongue, while black stands in at the inner.  Underneath resides vegas gold and black midsole that features a visible…

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“Raiders” Nike Air Trainer SC now available

Brandon King

Just as with the Air Flight One and Penny Hardaway, The Air Trainer SC and Bo Jackson are synonymous with one another.  Like the player they are most commonly associated with, Bo Jackson, the Trainer SC is a versatile sneaker designed to withstand the rigors of multiple sports.  This raiders-inspired iteration of the classic silhouette sports a perforated white leather foundational layer overlaid with light smoke grey that flanks both sides of the foot and wraps the heel. Black shows up on the Swooshes on the lateral side and can…

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“Summit White/Pure Platinum” Nike Zoom Vomero V coming this fall

Brandon King

This women’s specific iteration of the Vomero V features a summit white mesh upper with leather and synthetic overlays. The sides are adorned with smoke grey bordered white Swooshes.  Smoke grey appears on the tongue and inner with white Swooshes embroidered on each rear heel.  Underneath resides a Cushlon midsole equipped with Zoom Air units in the forefoot and heel as well as a BRS 1000 rubber outsole.  The “Summit White/Pure Platinum” Nike Zoom Vomero V is set to release this fall 2024 at nike.com and select retail establishments. They…

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FAMU names starting quarterback

Brandon King

title image via FAMU Athletics When asked if he has named a starting quarterback, in his Week 0 press conference, FAMU coach James Colzie said, “It looks like we have. We will meet with both guys today and then going forward we will have our guy who’s number one and we’ll have our guy who’s number two. That number one guy will be Daniel Richardson, who emerged from the seven quarterbacks on the FAMU roster to assume the starting job. Richardson is a Florida Atlantic transfer who appeared in 11…

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“DMV” Nike Air Foamposite One postponed

Brandon King

The DMV has consistently shown love to the Air Foamposite and Nike is seemingly paying back that adulation with the release of this upcoming Air Foamposite One.  It sports a pink Foamposite upper paired with black via the mesh tongue, nubuck eye stays, and mesh collar. Pink shows up via the small forefoot Swoosh, as well as the One Cent logo that is present on the tongue and rear heel, coming in jeweled and embroidered varieties, respectively. The rear pull tab reads “DMV” and sports a small swoosh. The insoles…

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