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Mike Patton
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Host/Producer of Touring The AFC South and This Woman Works Podcasts. Freelance journalist. NABJ and PFWA member. #blacksky
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"I am very concerned about what is going on with CJ Stroud..."

I had to air out my thoughts on what I have been seeing from Stroud.

Me & special guest Domonique Foxworth went thru the entire playoffs on ep. 373 of Touring The AFC South!

YouTube: www.youtube.com/live/vCguApU...

#Texans #NFL
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On air with NY Post Sports' Dexter Henry as the news broke on Mike McCarthy being named new head coach of his Pittsburgh Steelers. Catch his reaction and more on the newest episode of Touring The AFC South!

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#TitanUp #HereWeGo #NFL
January 24, 2026 at 8:02 PM
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Nate Washington recently released a book called Football Was My Father. I asked Nate what made hom write this book. Take a listen to a snippet of his response.

Football Was My Father is available on Amazon and is also available to order at www.natewashington85.com!

#NFL #life #football
January 24, 2026 at 4:40 PM
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"They talked about things that would make him comfortable."

Antwan Staley of the NY Daily News gives insight into the Robert Saleh Jets era, what went wrong & thoughts on what he brings to the Titans on Touring The AFC South!

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#Jets #Titans #NFL
January 24, 2026 at 2:27 PM
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Some ideas are good. Some are bad. Some leave question marks. But some have a cautionary tale that happened before them to go off of. Hence is the case with Jaguars offensive coordinator Grant Udinski.

#Jaguars #NFL

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Grant Udinski, Buffalo Bills may want to think twice about a potential partnership | Sporting News
Udinski is a rising star, but not ready for an NFL head coach position.
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January 23, 2026 at 7:37 PM
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Sports History in Black-January 23rd

Wilt vs Bill Russell

#Celtics #76ers #NBA

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Sports History In Black- January 23rd
Wilt gets the better of Bill Russell
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January 23, 2026 at 5:33 PM
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"I love the mentality he brings to the table."

Former Titans/Steelers receiver Nate Washington gives his thoughts on new Titans HC Robert Saleh. This, Steelers head coaching search, & we talk about Nate's new book on ep. 374 of Touring The AFC South!

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January 23, 2026 at 1:49 PM
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Tonight at 8 pm est/7 pm cst, former Titans and Steelers WR Nate Washington joins me on Ep 374 of Touring The AFC South!

Link: www.youtube.com/live/f6r7jTW...

#Titans #Steelers #NFL
January 22, 2026 at 7:42 PM
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When people who read or watch your work recognize you in public....🙌🙌
January 22, 2026 at 6:36 PM
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Sports History in Black-January 22nd

Jerry Rice stars in 49ers Super Bowl win!

#49ers #NFL

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Sports History In Black- January 22nd
49ers Win Another Title in the 1980s; Rice Named MVP
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January 22, 2026 at 1:43 PM
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We don't get to do the things we want to do all the time. This may be something Travis Hunter faces soon.

#Jaguars #NFL

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A Harsh Reality could be coming for Jacksonville's Travis Hunter | Sporting News
Travis Hunter was loved for the ability to play offene and defense among other things. But what happens when a harsh reality comes into play?
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January 21, 2026 at 5:32 PM
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Sports History in Black-January 21s

Klay Thompson Catches Fire

#Warriors #NBA

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Sports History In Black-January 21st
Klay Thompson Catches Fire
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January 21, 2026 at 1:30 PM
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The postseason wasnt pretty for Texans' QB CJ Stroud. And with that, questions now surrounded Stroud this offseason.

#Texans #NFL

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Questions surround quarterback CJ Stroud as the Texans enter the offseason | Sporting News
As the Texans season ends, they face some serious concerns about their quarterback, CJ Stroud.
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January 20, 2026 at 8:54 PM
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The pick is in! The Titans have selected 49ers' defensive coordinator Robert Saleh as their new head coach! And with his hire, two questions immediately come to mind.

#Titans #nfl

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Two Big questions for new Titans' head coach Robert Saleh | Sporting News
Now that the Titans have settled on 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh as their new head coach, he has some questions to answer.
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January 20, 2026 at 2:41 PM
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Sports History in Black-January 20th

Dell Ellis shoots his way to a milestone

#NBA #SportsHistory

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Sports History In Black-January 20th
Dale Ellis Shoots His Way To A Milestone
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January 20, 2026 at 1:24 PM
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Thoughts on Eagles' WR AJ Brown & where he lands next. #ajbrown #eagles #nfl #offseason #football
January 19, 2026 at 4:30 PM
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Sean McDermott is now available. My thoughts on that regarding the Titans head coach search

#Titans #NFL
January 19, 2026 at 3:43 PM
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Lets take a look at the three known finalists for head coach of the Tennessee Titans.

#Titans #NFL

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Examining three known finalists for the Titans' head coach position | Sporting News
The Titans have three known head coach finalists and they all have their questions about them.
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January 19, 2026 at 1:12 AM
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"Caleb Williams always makes one throw and you're like 'What is that?"

Domonique Foxworth and I talk Caleb Williams as he and the Chicago Bears face the Los Angeles Rams from Soldier Field in frigid Chicago.

#BearDown #NFL
January 18, 2026 at 9:59 PM
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January 18, 2026 at 7:30 PM
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Saw a certain former Blue Devil at last night's TSU game. Take a guess who it is.
January 18, 2026 at 6:11 PM
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"I am very concerned about what is going on with CJ Stroud..."

I had to air out my thoughts on what I have been seeing from Stroud.

Me & special guest Domonique Foxworth went thru the entire playoffs on ep. 373 of Touring The AFC South!

YouTube: www.youtube.com/live/vCguApU...

#Texans #NFL
January 18, 2026 at 3:56 PM
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Patton's Points: TSU vs Southern Indiana Recap!

#roarcity #HBCU
January 18, 2026 at 2:35 AM
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Keep going!
January 16, 2026 at 10:26 PM
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With anything, the way we all want it is to go out on our own terms. But for Charvarius Ward, it may not be that way. My thoughts on the decision he is facing.

#Colts #NFL

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A Tough Decision ahead for Charvarius "Mooney" Ward | Sporting News
It's the end of the season and Charvarius "Mooney" Ward has a tough decision to make.
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January 16, 2026 at 6:47 PM
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"Yes. I think so."

Me & Domonique Foxworth discuss the Texans' defense and if they are good enough to carry this team to the Super Bowl. We talk NFL playoffs on Ep. 373 of Touring The AFC South!

YouTube: www.youtube.com/live/vCguApU...

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#NFL
January 16, 2026 at 3:47 PM