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Appreciate LaMelo Ball joining me postgame to chat about the Hornets win in their season opener, his first regular season start since January 26th, what Kemba Walker means to him & of course a shoutout to his dad on his birthday!
#Hornets | #NBA | #HiveMentality
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The microphone went out for the National Anthem ahead of Charlotte FC’s home opener & this happened. Wow. Chills. This crowd is amazing.
@wcnc | #ForTheCrown
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Adam Thielen postgame on the Panthers offense: "I love Bryce to death, man. He works his butt off. He's a great player. This is not a Bryce Young issue. This is an offensive team issue. We are all in this together. I know what football is, that's why I love this game with everything I have, because it is the greatest team game. It’s not about an individual."
#NFL | #Panthers
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DJ Burns Jr. on what he said to Zach Edey that had him laughing during the game: "Bro, excuse my language, you big as hell. I'm like yo, I'm going to figure you out. We had a little joke moment."
#MarchMadness | #NCAATournament | #NCState | #Purdue
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Kurt Busch has put together an initiative for Breast Cancer Awareness month called Window of Hope after receiving a letter from a boy named Mason asking him to support his mom in her breast cancer fight.
Each Cup driver’s window net will be pink for the ROVAL race on Oct. 10.
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Eric Reid speaking with the media now about Colin Kaepernick’s workout yesterday.
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@E_Reid35 | @Kaepernick7 | @wcnc | @SportsWCNC
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. @AmyEarnhardt served as the Honorary Pace Car Driver for the #FirstData500 at @MartinsvilleSwy today.
Special cameo by @SherryPollex!
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Baker Mayfield also going best 2 out of 3 in 🪨, 📄, ✂️ vs. a fan for his hat at the end of training camp today!
@bakermayfield | @wcnc | #KeepPounding | #NFLTrainingCamp
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Appreciate Roy Williams taking the time to chat with me about retirement, the Tar Heels upsetting the Blue Devils and Coach K in his final home game on Saturday, the FaceTime postgame with Armando Bacot and more.
Check it out ⬇️
#CarolinaFamily | @UNC_Basketball | @wcnc
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Appreciate Spencer Rattler taking the time to share his insight on South Carolina football, LaNorris Sellers & life in the NFL!
@SpencerRattler | @GamecockFB | @Saints
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Former Panthers linebacker Thomas Davis will be working the sidelines today as a photog!
#KeepPounding | #Panthers | #NFL
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Grant Williams has quite the hometown section here to support him tonight!
@Grant2Will | @ProvidenceDay | #Celtics | #Hornets
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Baker Mayfield gets his first win as a Carolina Panther!
#KeepPounding | #Panthers
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He’s ‘just a kid from Huntersville’ doing big things in Chapel Hill.
Big congrats to Luke Maye on getting his high school jersey retired tonight!
@UNC_Basketball | @GoHeels
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Cam Newton violated the team dress code by not wearing a tie, per source. #CARvsSEA
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Aaron Parks & his son Cameron joined us on @wcnc to talk about attending the Southern 500 together & the special moment when Cameron was selected to give @KevinHarvick the checkered flag & Harv told him to keep it.
More: bit.ly/2R8hueF
@StewartHaasRcng | @DeLanaHarvick
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"I know that I retired early. I know that I should've been able to compete, probably had a couple good years left, but this book will answer those questions."
@DaleJr is releasing his first book on October 16th explaining his retirement.
More here » buff.ly/2Ly3Dub
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LaMelo Ball on being in Charlotte: “Just being here, I love it. I mean, the fans are amazing. The living situation has been amazing. Everything's been solid. So all that you need to leave and this and that . . . I mean, when you’re build something, it's never just going to pop up and be the best thing. So you gotta stay here, work it out, do what you going to do and see what happens if you're gonna try to make it work. You know what I'm saying?”
#Hornets | #NBA | @SI_Hornets
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LaMelo Ball is launching the 1 of 1 Prep Academy in partnership with Carolina Courts.
The academy is set to provide student-athletes with the opportunity to compete at the highest level & help prepare them for success both on & off the court.
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When it comes to daughter Isla Rose, there's one thing that brings out @AmyEarnhardt & @DaleJr's competitive spirit . . . her smile.
"She tends to smile at me more, which I'm excited about. I always just assume she's going to be a daddy's girl, but for now, she's a mama's girl."
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DJ Burns Jr. and DJ Horne both expressed that they hope they've helped turn the narrative around with NC State basketball and that there will be more respect for the program following the team's March Madness performance, which lead to a Final Four appearance.
#MarchMadness | #NCState | #NCAATournament
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ICYMI: We talked with @AmyEarnhardt about family, Dale’s return to racing this weekend at Darlington & giving back through the Dale Jr. Foundation.
See the story ⤵️
@tdjf | @DaleJr
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This headline is unfair. We all know that LaMelo has always wanted No. 1 & couldn’t because Monk had it. I simply explained the league rules for a jersey change after Monk signed with LA & No. 1 became available. Not that it was @MELOD1P “missing” a deadline & that it was tbd.
LaMelo Ball reportedly wanted to switch his jersey number to No. 1 but missed the deadline, per @ashstro
(h/t @NickCarboniWCNC)
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I am happy to officially announce my next chapter! I have not one, but two new items to share with you.
I will be joining WCNC as their Weekend Sports Anchor!
I’ll also be joining the NFL Network as a sideline reporter for C-USA games!
See you back on the air soon!
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"This is bigger than basketball. This stuff carries over to life. They'll keep building, the future is bright in Raleigh, for sure."
Casey Morsell following NC State's NCAA Tournament run to the Final Four coming to an end.
#MarchMadness | #NCAATournament | #NCState | @CaseyMorsell
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Not a goodbye, just a see ya later!
Closing one chapter to start another is always bittersweet, but after 5 years at WCNC I’ve made the decision to step away from that job so that I can pursue other opportunities in the sports broadcasting industry. From covering the NFL to the NBA, MLS, PGA Tour, NASCAR, MiLB, AHL, Special Olympics, collegiate sports and more it’s been such an amazing chapter in my journey!
What I love most about my job will always be the people from my peers in the industry to the people in the sports community that are so generous with their time to let me interview them and share a part of their story! Thank you to the viewers who tuned in for each show and followed along on social media! Thanks to everyone who made the last 5 years so special!
As for what’s next, you can catch me on the sidelines for ESPN’s coverage of CFB, SiriusXM, every Tuesday with Mac & Bone on WFNZ & very soon I’ll be sharing a few other exciting things that are in the works!
With sincere gratitude thank you all!
Most importantly thanks to my support system of friends & fam that have always been there!
Here’s to the next chapter! ✌🏼🫶🏼🤍✨
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I had the joy of interviewing Sherry Pollex a number of times, but our 1st interview always resonated deeply w/ me. I left in awe of her perspective & mindset while fighting cancer. How strong she was, what a difference she made during her time here. A true inspiration to us all.
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Ron Rivera on the Panthers decision to sit Bryce Young and start Andy Dalton: "It was a very bold and courageous move I think that the organization had to make. I love the way Coach Canales has stepped up and the way he handled it . . . really making sure everybody understood it. It's not just about one player, but it's about all 53 players. You've got to do your best to give these guys an opportunity to believe that everything you're doing is to win. Having to sit Bryce is just this part of Bryce's process of learning and growing. How he handles it, how he comes out of it, that will be up to him and it'll say a lot about who he is as a young man and a young football player. I think he's a very talented guy that just needs a little more time to grow."
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Great being back at The Bank today & even better watching a Panthers W!
#KeepPounding | #NFL
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Kon Knueppel on feeling immediate support from current players on the Hornets roster including them showing up at pre-draft workouts: “I didn't see that every workout I did for the other teams. There wasn't that that level of interest, so you feel that support. The guys calling you & texting you, that's really special, especially on the night of & the day after. It makes you feel like you're part of something right away.”
@SI_Hornets | #BuzzCity | #HiveMentality
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Can’t thank Dawn Staley enough for being so generous with her time & speaking with me during Saturday’s South Carolina football game!
We discussed the camaraderie between sports at South Carolina, how Coach Beamer’s coaching style compares to Coach Staley’s style, her Eagles Week 1 win & the upcoming college hoops season!
#SouthCarolina | #Gamecocks | #CFB | #CBB
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Thank you for the warm welcome, Minnesota! 💙💚🏀✨
Looking forward to this season with the Timberwolves!
@FanDuelSN_NOR | @Timberwolves | @JimPeteHoops | @WolvesRadio | @Twolves_PR
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After 30 years at WBTV, Delano Little is retiring on Friday!
There aren’t enough words to describe just how grateful I am that you took a chance on me from intern to co-host, but more importantly the impact you’ve made on the CLT community!
What a legacy you are leaving behind!
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LaMelo Ball spoke to the media following the team’s Friday shootaround and ahead of the Hornets game vs. San Antonio.
LaMelo says he is feeling good as he works his way back from his ankle injury, says the Mark Williams trade was crazy, that’s his brother & he wishes him the best & that he’s happy to play with the team’s new additions.
@SI_Hornets | #NBA | #Hornets
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Tony Parker is retiring after 18 seasons in the NBA.
4xNBA Champ
6xNBA All-Star
NBA Finals MVP
#NBA
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The Suns are in Charlotte getting a practice session in ahead of Wednesday’s game against the Hornets where Kevin Durant could potentially make his Suns debut after being traded to Phoenix on Feb. 8.
Durant hasn’t played since Jan. 8 at MIA where he suffered a right MCL sprain.
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Dale Jr. on Kuechly's retirement: It's honorable. It's a great ex. for our youth, but also people that are playing today. Our players, our drivers need people like Luke to be setting examples for them to take these things seriously & to make the right decisions when to step away.
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Jalen Coker on how he’s feeling heading into his second year in the league vs. his rookie season: “I think just going out there I'm not trying to figure out where I'm lining up & trying to see if I'm on the ball & everything. I feel more comfortable…I just feel good, confident.”
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"When you no longer can play a game, when you no longer can work your job, what's the most prize possession you have? It's not the accolades, it's not the trophies that you get, it's the relationships." - Cam Newton on one of the best things that came from his second stint in CLT
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Bubba Wallace spent Saturday giving back through his foundation, Live To Be Different, by donating toys to over 300 families this holiday season.
@BubbaWallace | @wcnc | @23XIRacing
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Always grateful for the opportunity to spend a Sunday at The Bank! 🏈✨
#KeepPounding | #NFL
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Grateful for my first game with this crew! Can’t wait to do it again soon! 🏀✨
Thank you to the entire broadcast crew for such a warm welcome & the entire @Timberwolves organization for making me feel right at home!
Here’s to an amazing season! 💙💚
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The Sun is shining, Cam is dancing, just another Wednesday here in Carolina at Panthers practice.
@wcnc | #Panthers | #KeepPounding
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“Because no matter how small an act of kindness or generosity or simple positivity you put out into the world, it will make a difference.” - Wonder Woman 🤍✨
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More on what @CameronNewton had to say about yesterday & his goal of uniting the Carolinas. #NFL #CamNewton
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I’m excited to share that I’ll be co-hosting my first show on SiriusXM NASCAR Radio ahead of the Cup Series Regular Season Finale on Saturday at Daytona International Speedway! Join Brad Gillie & me from 11 AM - 2 PM on SiriusXM Ch. 90, Saturday August 26! 🏁
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Baker Mayfield & Shaq Thompson arrive at Panthers training camp together.
@wcnc | #Panthers | #NFL | #NFLTrainingCamp | #KeepPounding | @ShaqThompson_7 | @bakermayfield
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. @MartinTruex_Jr - "As long as you got your seat belt on we're good just in case we blow a tire or something!" Lol
What an awesome way to kick off @CLTMotorSpdwy Media Tour this week with a ride around the new roval course w/ MTJ! @FRRacingTeam @ToyotaRacing
Check it out! 👇🏼
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Adam Thielen on how Bryce Young is playing now: “Just being himself, just being able to have fun, not worry about just being perfect. I think we talked about it in the last few days, but I feel like he just feels like he doesn't have to be perfect. Like he can just go out there, play free, have fun, and it's a long game, right? Like you can have bad plays, all of us can individually, but it doesn't matter. You just keep going to work and good things will happen.”
#Panthers | #NFL
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A very open @CameronNewton when asked about the events that took place in CLT yesterday. #Panthers #CamNewton #NFL
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The loudest applause of the day goes to National Champ & @GamecockWBB’s head coach Dawn Staley, who made her way from Charlotte FC’s game at Bank of America Stadium to Spectrum Center for the Hornets game.
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WHAT A GAME AT THE HIVE!!!!!
Hornets defeat the Spurs 117-116.
This is the reaction at Spectrum Center after De’Aaron Fox’s made 3 at the buzzer was overturned.
@SI_Hornets | #NBA | #Hornets | #Spurs
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Appreciate Ole Miss QB Jaxson Dart taking the time to speak with me following the team’s 76-0 win over Furman on Saturday.
Dart finished the game with 418 passing yards, 5 passing TDs and 1 rushing TD in just the first half!
#HottyToddy | #ComeToTheSip | #TheLastDance | @JaxsonDart | @ESPNCFB
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Not the injury report I expected to give for Week 1. 😢
So glad you’re on the mend, Juice! 🏈🤍🐶✨
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Chancellor Lee & Saundra Adams are special guests of the Panthers today.
Here they are on the field pregame. Hard to put it all into words - but what an inspiration Chancellor is - that smile & the pure joy that comes from his sweet soul.
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Hornets head coach Charles Lee on the Hornets drafting Kon Knueppel: “He’s an amazing human being. He fits our culture that we continue to build here. A lot of times on our team, we talk about consistent competitors, we talk about being obsessed with daily improvement and that's what Kon’s about.”
@SI_Hornets | #NBADraft | #BuzzCity | #HiveMentality
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Really cool moment seeing @KevinHarvick introduce 2018 @NASCARHall of Fame inductee @RonHornaday!
#NASCAR #NASCARHOF
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Prince inspired City Edition uniforms + court 🔥🎆🏀
Gave it my best shot with the fit to match 💁🏻♀️
(+ Prince jams all night in the arena, as a Prince fan, loved it all!)
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Cam Newton---"Our inability to push through lulls have been the story of our lives this year." #ATLvsCAR
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Dream.Come.True. 🥹🫶🏼💜🏀🐝✨
I don’t think there are enough words to express just how much Wednesday’s opportunity to host the Hornets Live! pregame show and sideline report for the team’s season opener meant to me. Heart full of gratitude!
I’ve been around the game my entire life with my mother coaching and also playing. I’ve covered the Hornets professionally since 2014 when I first began my career and before that it just so happens the first NBA game I attended was in Charlotte. Full circle moment!
I know how much this team means to the Queen City & I’m so excited to watch this next chapter of the Hornets unfold!
Buzz City, I 💜 U! Thanks for letting me be a small part of this season! ✨
Thanks to everyone at FanDuel Sports Network for this opportunity, our production crew for all of the help leading up to tipoff and the Hornets staff, coaches & players for everything!
#HiveMentality | #NBA | @hornets
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Bryce Young ➡️ Xavier Legette
Bryce Young ➡️ Hunter Renfrow
#Panthers | #NFL | #TrainingCamp | @XavierLegette | @_bryce_young
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Duke defeats FSU 73-63 in the ACC Tournament Championship.
#ACCTourney | #BlueDevils
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My first regular season game with Minnesota is officially in the books! ✅
Grateful for this opportunity & to work with such an awesome broadcast team & organization, full circle to be at The Hive for this one & the Wolves got the W! 💙💚🏀✨
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Found my 1992 Dream Team jacket that I saved Kellogg’s box tops to get as a kid. The tag said adult small so I thought I would see if I could still wear it. Thankful mom held on to stuff like this from my childhood & yes this is probably the last time I’ll attempt to wear it! Lol
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So the Panthers trade for Stephon Gilmore & send a 2023 6th round pick to the Patriots & Christian McCaffrey is back at practice.
How y’all feeling Panthers fans?
#NFL | #Panthers | @wcnc | @SportsWCNC
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One of my favorite interviews each year is talking with @AmyEarnhardt about the @DaleJr Foundation & #WinDaleJrsRide.
However, this year neither of us were confident enough in our stick shift abilities to drive the car. 🤷🏼♀️
Story tonight at 11.
@tdjf | #WDJR | #Corvette
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Panthers are 10-0. Cam's happy! #WASvsCAR #KeepPounding
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It was a busy day at @JRMotorsports & I can't thank @DaleJr enough for taking some time to talk with us about everything!
See part of our conversation tonight at 7:30!
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Luke Kuechly getting ready to teach class for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools this afternoon!
@wcnc | @CharMeckSchools | #KeepPounding
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After 5 plus years of being at WBTV, I have made the decision to leave. It's been a wonderful time in my life & one I don't take for granted.
Tomorrow will be my final show on WBTV! I hope you'll join us.
Can't wait to share with you what's next!
More: ashstro.com/post/not-a-goodb…
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What a fun day at Hendrick Motorsports chatting w/ Alex Bowman! Can’t wait to share our convo in a 4-part series over the next month as part of our Clear the Shelters initiative.
Catch our first episode Monday at 5:30PM! We talk about his career, ABR, Roscoe & Finn & more!
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Best moment from Sunday -- TJ Olsen serving as the Keep Pounding Drummer along with his doctor, Dr. Wallis.
@wcnc | #KeepPounding | #NFL | @LevineChildrens | @gregolsen88
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Isaac Guerendo had a career day on Sunday with 3 touchdowns and 146 yards on 11 carries! Catch our postgame interview below! ⬇️🏈
No. 13 Louisville defeated Virginia Tech 34-3 for their 10th straight home win, moving to 8-1 on the season & second place in the ACC.
@isaacguerendo | @LouisvilleFB | @theACC | @accnetwork | #GoCards
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Really nice tribute to Sam Mills following tonight’s Fan Fast!
#KeepPounding
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Before the 2019 NFL Draft kicks off tomorrow, we had the opportunity to talk with Will Grier about his football career so far & his hopes for the future!
Check it out below & read more about what he had to say here » bit.ly/2XIbfPT
@willgrier_ | @ChadGrier_ | #NFLDraft
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Thieves Ave. established circa 2015.
“Definitely gotta keep stuff like that alive. Everybody in the room knows it. We all know it. We just gotta get back on our thievery.” - Donte Jackson on Thieves Ave.
cc: @TreBos10
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