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Remember THE Legends with a young lady who changed the public perception of women playing basketball with her outstanding credentials and talent.

SPORTS TALK with Mick n Rick: MARCH MADNESS is here! Tallahassee well REPPED! History made in NCAA HBCU basketball with rankings and respect.

Sports Talk with Mick n Rick breakdown the NCAA Sweet 16 along with Sanford Seminole head basketball coach with Shawn Ready and his 7A Final appearane in the Florida High School State Tournament final four.

Norfolk State highly succesful womens basketball cach was hired by Auburn University for the same position. The admirable handling of this by Norfolk State is comendable. Norfolk State was first class in the treatment of their former coach.

THE Claflin Athletics Show III is featuring Malcolm Watts the Head Cross-Country men & Women's Coach. Coach Watts says he is in it "to win" and not "be in the hunt" and wants to bring Championships to Claflin and more Academic All-Americans. Coach Watts does not wait for results he has immediately gone out and recruited middle distance runners for his women's cross-country program. Hear his plans for this years team. THE Weekly Claflin Athletics Show is released on Thursdays on our INSiiGHTS Roku channel. Thursdays on #insiightsRoku is all day Thursday, the Claflin way.

MicknRick presenting Elly Citron-Gibson, as the new Leon Volleyball Coach. Ell comes back to Tallahassee where she played volleyball as an aspiring student-athlete. Get an opportunity to hear from Coach Gibson and her vision for the student-athletes within the Leon high school volleyball program. Join us as Coach seeks to continue the trend of Leon volleyball maintaining its place as one of the Big Bend's premiere programs. Full interview is here.    • INSiiGHTS Magazine: "There's No Place...   Football kicks off with a full slate of high school games this weekend. See which game INSiiGHTS is featuring as the Bg Bend Game of the Week. NFL season is quickly approaching and are there any pre-season surprises? The WNBA has gotten a jump-start after a mid-season break. Find out about he "real" Cassius Marcellus Clay.

INSiiGHTS Game of the Week Gainesville Eastside vs Tallahassee Rickards Football Tallahassee Rickards third home game in a row. Tube-in to see Coach Lewis and his squad test his Tallahassee team against the squad from Gainesville who comes into the cones. Two youung star laden unbeaten eams face-off in this contest.

THE Claflin Athletics Show III featuring Facilities & Intramural Director, Perry Brown who is passing his 6th month anniversary with Claflin athletics. He talks about the innovative programs he has added for the the Claflin students, administrators and faculty. The activities with the students have been a hit and more students are actively engaging in the activities they are being presented. Perry Brown's excitement is obvious as he fits in seamlessly with Claflin administrators and the Claflin students.

Mick n Rick: Live Sports Talk featuring Morris Scott, Mens Head Basketball Coach at Chattahoochee Valley State Community College. The Coach, has an interview with his former All Tournament point guard that led the Rattlers to a MEAC Tournament berth and trip to the NCAA first round against Duke. Morris was assistant coach and interim head coach at Southern University. He was most recently an assistant coach at the University of Louisiana at Munroe before assuming the head men's basketball coach position at Chatt Valley. The NFL kicks off the season this week and the top 3 contests for the week ar. There are some comments from this weeks contests from the SWAC football coaches in this weeks Sports Talk on Mick n Rick and high school football updates.

INSiiGHTS Magazine:"Where it's More than just Football" Rickards Head Football Coach Quintin Lewis shares that the primary reason he coaches is not for the game but for the game of life. The game where the students learn the nuances of the steps to manhood ..... the steps to become a successful black man and not allowing excuses. Heartfelt, uncensored interview in its entirety.

In this episode of INSiiGHTS Magazine, ESPN's John Grant, the Executive Director of the Cricket Celebration Bowl, Cricket MEAC/SWAC Challenge Bowl and Band of the Year shares how the HBCU football was inserted and evolved into a media event with national exposure. John has been in a leadership position as a part of the Celebration Bowl, MEAC/SWAC Challenge Bowl, Heritage Bowl, the Atlanta Classic and more. He has been regarded as a visionary with the ability to promote HBCU college football to heights of exposure and revenue previously unseen. His excitement and passion continues to fuel HBCU football into the ever-popular Atlanta, Georgia populace as must attend events. The MEAC/SWAC Challenge opens the college football season with the participation of football teams from the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference and the Southwestern Athletic Conference. These conferences are the two predominately black conferences that host most of America's division I HBCU's.

The parallels between Cassius Marcellus Clay the emancipationist and the boxing heavyweight champion of the world who once bore his name, while remarkable, also make Ali’s rejection of that name all the more appropriate. After all, self-naming is one of the pillars of self-liberation. Cassius Clay was the name of an emancipator, and Muhammad Ali was the name of a free man.

INSiiGHTS Game of the Week returns Leon vs Rickards Football Tallahassee Leon and Tallahassee Rickards open the season Friday, August 16th at 7 pm. The varsity teams are playing quarters 1, 2, and 3. The junior varsity teams are finishing up the 4th quarter.

Athletic Director Tony O'Neal shares his thoughts on his previous three seasons as his Panthers go from being "the hunters" to the the 'hunted". The goal for each of his programs is the academic successes of each and every team and each and every student-athlete. While pursuing championships he wants more academic awards and honors for his student-athletes. He feels that academic success teaches and prepares them for success in life pursuits.

The high school football season is preparing to start. Head football coach Quintin Lewis from Tallahassee Rickards talks about his prospects for the upcoming season. On the offensive side, senior Benjamin Henry was one of the most improved players from last season and they are hoping he continues to lead the unit.Hear Coach Lewis talk about the Big Bend's most highly recruited football player, 5 Star commit, honor roll student, Jalen Wiggins. Almost every Top 20 head football coach in the country has visited Rickards campus to recruit him.

NSiiGHTS reviews some of the accomplishments and highlights of the Claflin Athletic department during the 2023-24 school year. There are clips from some of the shows during the school year from an assortment of coaches, players and administrators. There are even some of the more watched instagram posts from this school year!

Mick n Rick: Summer Basketball Pros & Cons with GBL Basketball & Gene Granger. Gene talks about the national scheduling of summer league basketball tournaments hosted by GBL basketball. There are basketball tournaments on a national schedule that are hosted by Tallahassee event planner & organizer, Gene Granger. The NFL draft is completed and one of the highest drafted players EVER from the greater Tallahassee area is selected and goes viral. Where are the local students going as they pursue their NFL dreams and aspirations. More on the NFL draft and lopsided NBA playoff scores.

THE Claflin Athletic Show (Second Season) - Students from the Men's Track Team as five members of the men's team provide insiight into the inner workings and goals of the team. This is a loose group that have been recognized for past successes but have not lost vision on the upcoming CIAA outdoor championship.

Mick n Rick with Tyrone McGriff, Leon HS Head Football Coach and his outlook on coaching, this past football season and the outlook for the upcoming Leon football season. THE NFL Draft is coming and what does it look like for possible NFL selections with a local connection. Spring football is coming, the transfer portal is percolating and the NBA play-ofs are getting it going.

The Claflin Athletic Show Second Season featuring the Softball team at the CIAA Tournament. Coach Ricky Holden has his first run with his freshmen laden team (11) advancing to the CIAA Tournament Finals. They held up the tradition of making it to the CIAA Finals. Claflin senior Jaelyn Jackson being a first team all-conference selection at the utility position and she was also second-team all-conference selection at the pitcher position. Lady Panther sophomore Cydney Cooper was a second team All-CIAA selection as a short stop. Also recognized was Jeniah Williams and Katelyn Grissom who were named to the 2024 Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Softball All-Rookie Team. INSiiGHTS is also available on your i-phone or android mobile apps. FREE. Please subscribe to this channel and show your support with a thumbs up if you enjoy learning about that HBCU life.

Ms. Matisse Lee Sr, is the Senior Associate Athletics Director for Internal Operations/ Student-Athlete Affairs and is the SWA for Claflin University. Ms. Lee is also helping with the softball program and is the emcee at most sporting events. Hear how she manages these things in addition to her other contributions to the Claflin Athletic Department.

FAMU local Tallahassee High School Talent stays home and retuen home to help win the SWAC Football Championship. Many football players who started in the greater Tallahassee area make major contributions to Florida A&M University winning its first ever SWAC football championship as the institution claims a Nationall HBCU Championship.

MicknRick: featuring WSAV's Sport Director Joey Lamar's inside look about the golf tournament in Augusta, Ga share an intimate look & perspective from him being on site at the Golf Tournament. Joey shared his thoughts on seeing Tiger Woods, Scottie Scheffler's cool under fire, Amen Corner and more concerning the uniqueness and awe of Augusta's finest.

THE Claflin Athletic Show (Second Season) - Claflin Track II with Malcolm Watts and participating in the 1st track meet in Orangeburg, South Carolina in 12 years. Coach Watts talks about his 5 student-athletes that have qualified for the Nationals and the improvement of the women's program.

Remembering the Legends with Jackie Robinson from Major League Baseball and the significance of April 15, now referred to as Jackie Robinson Day.

INSiiGHTS Magazine with an interview with WSAV Sports Director, Joey Lamar. Joey shares his thoughts and feelings as an avid golfer who covered the Masters as a fan but first as the Sports Director for WSAV.

Bethune-Cookman University Director of Track is Garon Jackson. He retuned to Bethune-Cookman to re-establish the excellence and dmination of its track programs.His emphasis on the total developemnt of his student-athletes is apparent as he speaks glowingly of their on-court and off-court success stories.

The origin of "One Shining Momeny" including a version of the song by Luther Vandross.

THE Weekly Claflin Athletic Show featureing Mrs. Dionne McCollum as its Associate Athletics Director and Director of Compliance. She has an excellent relationship with the students and shares the excited growth of the University and the athletics, as well.

Mick n Rick: Final Four Men & Women Storylines and is history repeating itself. Are we seeing Magic and Bird re-incarnated with Angel & Caitlin? Both college rivalries spurred interest in the collegiate games will this carry over to the WNBA? Did the game split the country? Will the men's #1 over-all team hold serve? Who presents the biggest challenge? Has the womens game passed the mens game in popularity? 

The Weekly Claflin Athletic Show features head volleyball coach, Chymaine Guinyard. Coach Chy's enthusiasm cmes through as she looks forward to next season.  She reflects on the closing of the academic year at Claflin University. and the academic successes of her student-athletes.

Will the favorites survive to Final Four Weekend?Will Iowa survive in the women's game? IS UConn on a collision course? Is LSU over-rated. Can Dawn Staley' charges finish the job? Is this John Calipairi's last chance to lead Kentucky to NCAA dysfunction? UConn hang-on and have men & women in the Final Four? Newcomers to our show, please subscribe and give us a thumbs up if you enjoy this programming.

THE Claflin Athletic Show presented by INSiiGHTS. Dr. Liles she is the Chairman of the Claflin University mathematics department and Computer Science. Dr. Liles talks about the robotic house Claflin students and all of cutting edge technology the Claflin students have created.Dr. Liles also speaks on the analytical edge she and her students are continually implementing and establishing with the student-athletes and coaches within the Claflin Athletic Department.

Hosts Mickey Clayton, the Coach, a former Men's Division I head basketball coach who also started the women's program at his institution, Florida A&M University and Rick Brown, former sports reporter with the Lakeland Ledger covering the Tampa Bay Bucs, Orlando Magic, and Tampa Lightening talk on hot topics.Both have covered multiple March Madness Events as Mickey Clayton led his MEAC Conference tournament  men's basketball team to Florida A&M University's 1st NCAA appearance against Duke University and legendary coach, Mike Krzyzewski.Hear their insight from a different perspective as they also speak on the participation of HBCU institutions in the tournament.Episode is available on #insiightsRoku #insiightsYouTubeFollow is at INSiiGHTS.com, @INSiiGHTS on X, #INSiiGHTS instagram

This is from Dr. Humphries about the Tallahassee Bus Boycott nd the contribution by the FAMU students, faculty and football team. This an excerpt from INSiiGHTS Legacy Collection of special interviews with Legacy Contributors from HBCU folklore.

Mick & Rick is baaaaaaaaaaack!!!Mickey Clayton, former head basketball coach at Florida A&M University and Rick Brown, a former star sports reporter for the Lakeland Ledger, chop it up about March Madness, the NCAA and covid 19.There was a discussion about their favorite teams and the March Madness brackets.Listen to the lively and enriching discussion as to the real reason that March Madness is being played.Enjoy

Much going on in the FAMU Athletic Department with the men's basketball team receiving honors headed to the MEAC Basketball Tournament. Robert McCollum voted by the MEAC Coaches as Coach-of-the-Year, Michael"MJ" Randolph to the MEAC All-Defensive team and All-MEAC First Team, and Jalen Spear to the MEAC All-Rookie team.All this in the face of a new relationship with LeBron James and Nike. Hear how exciting this is ....Congrats to an institution that continues to excel.#itsAboutThe​ Kidz#insiightsEverywhere​#insiightsMag

Old school hits for Saturday

Bruce Daniels is a long time Head Girl's Basketball Coach at Tallahassee Leon High School and may be the dean of girls coaches in Leon County.His son, former star at Lincoln High School, University of South Florida, former Canadian Football League, XFL and the NFL is back at his high school Tallahassee Lincoln High School as the Head Football Coach.It is rare to find two head coaches, father and son as head coaches in different sports arenas in the same school district. This story takes a look at how this dynamic is an exciting one as a Tallahassee Legend returns to lead the program at his high school.Like the story and follow INSiiGHTS, the whole story is on YouTube at INSiiGHTS TV

INSiiGHTS Game of the Week has only one game award and it is to the student-athlete who has the highest academic average and community involvement. There were nearly 40 students recognized this year giving the Woodard Foundation almost 150 students touched in four years.One of the most outstanding components of the virtual recognition event is the extraordinarily high number of community leaders, politicians and coaches that wanted an opportunity to commend these student-athletes. See and hear their contributions.These are the things that make the Tallahassee Community such a special place to be.To learn more about the Hall of Fame Coach and principal, Dr. Arthur Woodard, please click on the attached link about Dr. Woodard from our Black History section.https://youtu.be/Mw1y-gCMPSgClick subscribe for us.Thank you

FSU First Practice: Coach Taggart Full Interview that was held prior to practice to his first day of practice. Go to www.insiights.com for more stories

You ain't NO Bulldog from War on 84. Thomasville High at Brooks County. INSiiGHTS Best Game EVER. Thomasville High School and Brooks County both come into the game UNDEFEATED! Both teams go on to very successful seasons but the atmosphere and love for the Bulldogs from Thomasville is special. As they say, "you ain't no Bulldog!"

GOTW PROM@ for BASKETBALL Nov 2017

You ain't NO Bulldog from War on 84. Thomasville High at Brooks County. INSiiGHTS Best Game EVER ..... PreGame and Post Game voice clips ...

INSIIGHTS gives a brief description of the visit to China by President/CEO Mickey Clayton from the spring. He was asked to help develop basketball camps with a group from Puerto Rico and he readily accepted.

Rickards has had a stellar year to date with a football team highly ranked, girls basketball and boys basketball. Today will culminate the high school careers of many of their student-athletes.Listen here.

This game features the undefeated #1 AAAAAA TEAM IN the state of Florida vs the #2 ranked AAAAAA team in the state of FL. This game is an inner city battle for south side supremacy

Sharing music for fun.... some upbeat .. some mellow ... just sharing old school. Hash-tag #insiights13 for future requests if I miss u 2nite.