Title image via the Famuan New Florida International University head football coach Willie Simmons has assembled his first staff. The Panthers’ new head shared the news via a post on X. Per Zach Barnett of footballscoop.com: Coach Simmons and his new staff have their work cut for them as they seek to rebuild a program that has only four winning seasons ( 7-6 in 2010, a pair of 8-5 marks in 2011& 2017, as well as going 9-4 in 2018) since 2002.
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The classic, original “Black Metallic” Air Jordan V is the latest OG colorway to get the “Reimagined” treatment. Set to release in February as part of 2025 it is bursting at the seams with high profile releases. The “Reimagined iteration of the “Black Metallic” – black nubuck upper, clear meeting on the sides and tongue, reflective tongue with red Jumpman, Nike Air branding at the rear heel, speckled teeth on the black midsole, and a black and translucent rubber outsole. This iteration offers a few twists, such as white edges…
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The “Rare Air” Air Jordan 4 will make its debut as part of a jam-packed 2025. A new set of images of this upcoming election of the classic silhouette gives a great perspective of the sneaker. It also reveals the packaging, which features a return of the “face box”, depicting Michael Jordan’s globally recognized mug As it currently stands, the “Rare Air” Air Jordan 4 is slated to debut in the summer of 2025 at nike.com and select retail establishments.
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Since inking a 6-year deal back in 2021the partnership between Nike /the LeBron James brand and Florida A&M has been very fruitful and has produced some of the most visually appealing team-exclusive footwear in the world of collegiate athletics. Having already done tremendous work using the LeBron XVIII, XIX, XX, XXI as previous canvases it appears the XXII has finally gotten the “FAMU” treatment. They sport a green upper underlaid with white that wraps the heel and also forms a Swoosh on the lateral side. Green also takes/care of the…
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Just when you thought 2025 could not get any more action-packed, Jordan ups the ante even more with another addition to the year’s already star-studded release lineup with the addition of the “Black Tongue Fire Red” Air Jordan V, which was last seen in 2013. At this early juncture there are no available images, but what we should be presented with is a faithful recreation of the classic colorway. The aesthetic should be one of a white leather upper with clear netting on the sides and tongue and likely a…
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title image via Valdosta State Athletics Courtesy of Prairie View Athletics Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU)has named Tremaine Jackson as the new head football coach for the Panthers, effective January 1, 2025. With a legacy of excellence and a commitment to student-athlete success, Coach Jackson brings a wealth of experience and an unrivaled passion for the sport to the university. Joining PVAMU fresh off being named AFCA Division II National Coach of the Year, Jackson served as head coach of the Valdosta State University Blazers’ football team from 2022-24, amassing an overall…
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Nina Thomas and Earl Thomas ( image via Austin Police [left], Getty Images -[right]) The estranged wife of Earl Thomas was charged with multiple crimes this week, including conspiracy to commit wire fraud, wire fraud, money laundering, and aggravated identity theft. According to prosecutors, Nina Thomas bilked the former former footballer out of millions of dollars. Court records, obtained by TMZ, allege that Nina enacted her scam on her Thomas in September 2021, which was after her 2020 divorce filing. The feds allege that Nina Thomas and an accomplice, whose…
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The “Moonwalker” Nike Kobe IX Protro is one of a plethora of Kobes that are in Nike’s 2025 release plans. At this juncture, there are no available images of the 2025 iteration, but what is known is they will utilize a hyper grape, cave purple, and white color palette. What we should see is a Kobe IX Low that sports a purple knit upper with silver Swooshee adorning the sides. A white Kobe logo is perched atop the tongues, while on the rear heel appears nine silver dashes. Underneath the…
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title image via Albany State Basketball Courtesy Albany State Athletics 79 Winner Claflin 68 ASU Team 1 2 F Claflin 40 39 79 ASU 31 37 68 The Albany State Golden Rams men’s basketball team fell 79-68 to Claflin University in their second game of the YES USVI Basketball Classic on December 12. The defeat marks Claflin’s first win over Albany State since November 30, 2017, when the Panthers secured a 68-51 victory in Albany, GA. With this loss, the Golden Rams drop to 4-4 overall, while Claflin improves to 6-5.…
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According to Matt Zenitz and Chris Hummer of 247 Sports, Tennessee State true freshman linebacker, Sanders Ellis has entered the transfer portal. Following Micah Gay’s unfortunate season-ending elbow injury, Ellis was moved into the starting lineup and it paid immediate dividends for the Tennessee State defense. Ellis recorded 81 tackles a mark only outpaced on the team by Ahmad Nelson’s 94. Ellis also added 14 tackles for loss, 2.5 sacks, and 3 fumble recoveries. His play this season earned Ellis a multitude of accolades, including being named Big South -OVC…
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