As Black History Month nears an end, I’m excited to share a story I’ve been working on for months.
I talked with several players from the 2015 #Mizzou football team to reflect on a boycott that now happened over 10 years ago.
Even all this time later, it remains relevant and shines as a defining example of the power that athletes can have. Grateful to tell this story and I hope I was able to shed some new light on it.
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Former #49ers pass rusher Aldon Smith died this morning in Northern California.
He was 36.
Statement from team:
“We are devastated by the sudden and tragic passing of Aldon Smith. Aldon’s undeniable talent and sheer dominance on the field were on display from the moment he joined our organization, having recorded one of the best rookie seasons the National Football
League has seen. Beyond his excellence as a player, Aldon will be remembered for his infectious smile that lit up every room he walked into. Our entire organization sends its deepest condolences to the Smith family and all who knew and loved Aldon.”
More than anything this was a concerning playoff run for Chet Holmgren. A lot has got to change for him before the next time these two teams meet if he stays in OKC (probably next year’s WCF).
Given that the Thunder was without Jalen Williams for almost all of the series, it’s not time to panic. This is just the start of this rivalry.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in Game 7
35 PTS
12-21 FG
4 REB
9 AST
3 STL
1 BLK
The MVP saved his best game of the playoffs for the biggest game but OKC falls just short.
#Mizzou HC Eli Drinkwitz spoke on the status of Ahmad Hardy’s recovery at a “Zou to You” stop Tuesday in Dallas. @chasegemes has more.
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#Mizzou football’s Ahmad Hardy was wounded in a shooting early Sunday morning in Laurel, Mississippi, and sustained a gunshot wound. @LillyMarshall23 has what we know from Monday.
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#Mizzou freshman linebacker JJ Bush has been suspended indefinitely, the team tells me, after he was arrested Monday night on a Class D felony charge of aggravated fleeing a stop or detention of a motor vehicle.
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On the two-year anniversary of his first day at Mizzou, Athletics Director Laird Veatch has agreed to a contract extension!
Lots accomplished, lots more to come.
The Will to Win is stronger than ever!
#MIZ 🐯
Really happy for Chris McClellan, one of my favorite players I’ve covered at #Mizzou. Green Bay got a good one.
Did a story on him last season that was a lot of fun to write:
Chris McClellan wants to leave the #Mizzou defense better than he found it.
Through his step into leadership and strong presence on the D-line, the senior has made his impact felt.
It goes beyond just football. McClellan has helped build a culture.
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