College Football, UCLA, Mississippi State Nicholas Barr-Mira College Football, UCLA, Mississippi State Nicholas Barr-Mira

Choosing Change

In "Choosing Change," Nick shares his journey of self-discovery and tough decisions, from his childhood dreams of playing football at UCLA to his ultimate choice to grad transfer to Mississippi State. This introspective tale delves into the complexities of personal growth, sacrifices, and the search for identity in the realm of college football.

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Leaning In

Nick Barr-Mira returns to The Sideline Post to continue to share his story in all its glory and defeat. He details some of the vulnerable moments of his career as college football player and what it took to gather a new and refreshed perspective on his identity and life.

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I Will Never Give Up

Algery is a member of the University of California, Davis football team. In his story “I Will Never Give Up”, he speaks of some of the hurdles he has faced throughout his football career, and also as a black man in America.

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A Kid and a Goal

John Metchie III is a wide receiver at the University of Alabama where he plays for the Crimson Tide. Upstarting his football career at St. James, Metchie ultimately chose Alabama to continue his athletic and academic career.

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