Social Hour: Pitt has new throwbacks and Boise State reads fan mail
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New uniform alert! New uniform alert!
Pitt broke the Internet this morning with the introduction of throwback uniforms. Unfortunately, the mood saddened when it learned they would only be used for one game — the homecoming contest against Georgia Tech on Oct. 8
A proud past. A brighter future.#Pitt throwback jerseys return.
Homecoming. 10.8.16.#H2P #ThePursuit pic.twitter.com/l1jRyoYk38— Pitt Football (@Pitt_FB) August 16, 2016
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We know you love scholarship videos, so here’s a good one. Boise State awarded a scholarship to walk-on offensive lineman Kellen Buhr under the guise of fan mail from kids.
The South Carolina athletic department is helping with the relief efforts in Louisiana from the intense rain and flooding that has ravaged the state. Last October, LSU athletics provided similar aide to South Carolinans, who were victims of flooding. Running back Leonard Fournette even auctioned off a jersey to help fund relief efforts.
Temple coach Matt Rhule kicked his entire first team offense out of practice on Tuesday.
Rhule was asked if he has ever kicked anybody out of practice before. His response: "Have you ever seen one of my practices before?"
— Matt Vender (@Matt_Vender) August 16, 2016
Former Cal receiver Carlos Strickland is transferring to Kansas State.
Electrified to announce that I am continuing my football and academic career at Kansas State University! #EMAW pic.twitter.com/mVsqBWrrnz
— Carlos Strickland II (@CStricklandii) August 16, 2016
Oregon WR Devon Allen will compete in the semifinals of the 110-meter hurdles at the Olympics on Tuesday.
A pair of former Florida athletes won gold and silver in the triple jump during Tuesday’s Olympic action.
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