bluehaze
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Post by bluehaze on Dec 4, 2023 14:02:33 GMT -5
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Post by aggieepower1990 on Dec 4, 2023 16:34:30 GMT -5
Has streaming started? I do not see any activity.
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bluehaze
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Post by bluehaze on Dec 4, 2023 16:42:21 GMT -5
It's on. They didn't provide any context, but it looks like they signed an "honorary" player to the team with some Mental Health Issues.
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Post by Bornthrilla on Dec 4, 2023 18:25:20 GMT -5
GREENSBORO – The North Carolina A&T men’s basketball program has signed their newest player, Israel “Izzy” Mathews, through Team Impact. Men’s basketball is working with Team IMPACT to uplift youth with severe disabilities and illnesses to support their athletic dreams. A&T head coach Monté Ross and the Aggies will welcome Mathews to the program during a Signing Day press conference at 4:30 p.m., Monday, December 4, 2023, at the Moore Gymnasium Lounge.
Team IMPACT is a non-profit organization specializing in partnering children with serious illnesses or disabilities with a collegiate sports team. Through this partnership, student-athletes can become more involved in their community and aspire to be more compassionate leaders.
Team IMPACT selects children aged 5-16 with a personalized game plan and therapeutic techniques developed by case managers for each child’s social development. Assigned social workers and child life specialists accommodate the children, and their assigned teams offer support, camaraderie, and trust.
The collaboration with Team Impact and A&T men’s basketball does not end there. Team IMPACT facilitates matches for two years. Children and their matches connect 2-4 times a month during the school year and monthly during the summertime, per Team IMPACT guidelines.
“I think it’s important for us to give back to the community, and Izzy has worked hard throughout his life, so we are thrilled to give him an opportunity to join our Aggie family. As much as it means to him, it also means a lot to us. With the signing, Izzy officially becomes a part of the A&T family for life. We look forward to welcoming him in and him being an Aggie forever.”
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oleschoolaggie
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Post by oleschoolaggie on Dec 4, 2023 19:01:33 GMT -5
wow, i got an email and facebook message prior to this announcement and i thought it would be something that would immediately improve our mbb team's performances. i fully support disabled and severely ill youth, so i fully support this initiative. just that i thought it would be a different type of announcement...
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Post by DECKS on Dec 4, 2023 19:45:04 GMT -5
Welcome Izzy! Aggie Pride!
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Post by Bornthrilla on Dec 4, 2023 19:53:38 GMT -5
wow, i got an email and facebook message prior to this announcement and i thought it would be something that would immediately improve our mbb team's performances. i fully support disabled and severely ill youth, so i fully support this initiative. just that i thought it would be a different type of announcement... It was definitely a click bait maneuver, but it was for a good cause and the MBB program needs as much positive energy as they can get right now. |
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Post by aggieepower1990 on Dec 4, 2023 21:16:45 GMT -5
Welcome to Aggie Land Izzy Iz!
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Post by Bornthrilla on Dec 6, 2023 13:01:47 GMT -5
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Post by aggie62 on Dec 6, 2023 15:01:36 GMT -5
Welcome to A&T, Izzy. Enjoy...
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