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FAMU rallies late to down South Carolina State 22-17

Brandon King

Title image via Florida A&M football Despite being down double digits in the fourth quarter, Florida A&M rallied for two scores in the period to pull out a 22-17 home win.  South Carolina State drew first blood near the end of the first quarter, scoring on a Kyle Gallegos 35-yard field, that put the Bulldogs up 3-0. Florida A&M responded with an 11-play, 80-yard drive that ended when Daniel Richardson connected with Koby Goss on a 29-yard pass that pulled the Rattlers in front 7-3.  A missed Cameron Gillis field…

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Tennessee State defeats Mississippi Valley 41-21 in John Merritt Classic

Brandon King

title image via Tennessee State Football Tennessee State and Mississippi Valley State renewed football pleasantries in the 25th John Merritt Classic. The two schools last met in the 2019 Classic, with Tennessee State claiming a 26-20 victory. In a largely dominant, but uneven performance, as they gave up 21 points in the fourth quarter, Tennessee State was able to bring home the 25th edition of the John Merritt Classic, 41-21 over the Delta Devils of Mississippi Valley State. Big plays were the order of the day for Tennessee State with…

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“French Blue 2.0” Air Jordan 12 coming in 2025

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title image via zsneakerheadz As could be gleaned from its moniker, his upcoming Air Jordan is a follow-up to the very well-received “French Blue” Air Jordan 12. Although at this early juncture, there are no images of this upcoming colorway, what is known is they will make use of a white, french blue, metallic silver, and varsity red color palette. Predictive speculation assigns an aesthetic that is consistent with the “French Blues” ( white leather ribbed upper, french blue mudguards, metallic silver top eyelets, french blue and white midsole, and…

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Game Preview: Alabama State and North Carolina Central to get in on in the Orange Blossom Classic

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title image Doug Burt Courtesy of North Carolina Central Athletics The North Carolina Central University football team will kick off the 2024 season on Sunday in the Denny’s Orange Blossom Classic at Hard Rock Stadium, taking on Alabama State. Kickoff is set for 3 p.m., live on ESPN. Series History: This will be the first-ever meeting between the Eagles and the Hornets. 2023 in Review: The Eagles went 9-3 last season, going 4-1 in MEAC play and earning the program’s first-ever bid to the NCAA FCS Playoffs. 2023 marked NCCU’s second straight season…

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A big second half pushes Rutgers past Howard 44-7

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title image via David Sierra Howard played Rutgers reasonably close in the first half, only finding themselves down 17-7 after the first three minutes of play. Unfortunately for the Bison, any thoughts of an upset were shut down in the second half as they were outscored 27-0 by the Scarlet Knights, allowing them to cruise to a comfortable 44-7 season-opening win. The engine for the vehicle of Howard’s destruction was the Scarlet Knights’ running game. Rutgers racked up 329 yards on 46 attempts, averaging a robust 7.2 yards per carry.…

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Wake Forest cleans up North Carolina A&T, 45-13

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13 NCA 45 Winner WFU Team 1st 2nd 3rd 4th F NCA 7 3 0 3 13 WFU 7 10 21 7 45 Courtesy of North Carolina A&T Athletics North Carolina A&T began its 2024 season against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons, falling 45-13 in a game that showcased the Aggies’ re-tooled offense against a formidable Power Four opponent. Both teams came off disappointing 2023 campaigns and hoped to start their seasons with a statement victory. Despite the loss, an impressive first half from A&T proved it can compete against top…

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Torrey Craig boo’d up with Meg the Stallion?

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Courtesy of Fan Recap Megan Thee Stallion is reportedly in a new romantic relationship with Chicago Bulls player Torrey Craig. A video that recently emerged shows the Houston rapper in bed with Craig, playfully participating in a “challenge couple’s edition,” where they answer questions about their relationship.  Both pointed to Megan when asked who was “most likely to get arrested,” laughing together at the interaction. More smiles followed when they were queried about who was the “better kisser.” However, intrigue arose when they both indicated each other in response to…

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Arkansas Pine-Bluff boatraced by Arkansas 70-0 in season opener

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0 UAP 70 Winner ARK Team 1st 2nd 3rd 4th F UAP 0 0 0 0 0 ARK 28 21 7 14 70 When a team gets starched 70-0, there is no too much in depth analysis needed. Arkansas Pine Bluff took on Arkansas Thursday night and it was even more lopsided than 50.5 points by which the Razorbacks were favored. Arkansas stormed to a 21-0 lead just ten minutes into the game. The Razorbacks took a 28-0 lead into the second quarter and a 7-touchdown lead at 49-0 after the…

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”Reimagined Black Metallic” Air Jordan V coming February 2025

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Reported on several months ago, the classic “Black Metallic” is the latest original colorway to be taken down the reimagined path. An initial image of this upcoming release has come to light.  The predictive speculation turned out to be accurate, as they sport a black nubuck upper adorned with clear netting on the sides and a red Jumpman-branded reflective tongue. The exposed fringes of the panels of the upper all display a reflective quality, as does the “Nike Air” branding on the rear heel.  They will come pre-loaded with white laces,…

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The “Taxi” Air Jordan XII is finally returning in 2025

Brandon King

For several years, we here at sneakershoptalk have chided Jordan Brand for their refusal to bring back the “Taxi” Air Jordan. Wit multiple releases of Jordan 12s, such as the “Wings” , “Chinese New Year” and “Red Taxi”  that bore more than a passing resemblance to the classic colorway, it almost seemed that Jordan Brand was taking a perverse pleasure in teasing fans of the Taxis.  It seems that Jordan Brand may have finally taken heed of the wishes of their consumer and is bringing the “Taxi” back, adding them to…

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