Wednesday, January 22, 2025

Ja Morant and the Curse of Success

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Welcome to Throw Up Tackle, the sports podcast where we talk about all things football and beyond. In today’s episode, we dive into the controversy surrounding NBA star Ja Morant and the challenges that come with achieving success after growing up in an area that faces difficulties.

We discuss Morant’s rise from a small town in South Carolina to becoming the second overall pick in the 2019 NBA draft and touch on the impact of poverty and lack of resources on black people and how it affects the people around them after they “make it”.

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Moving on to football, we delve into the latest news and rumors surrounding some of the NFL’s biggest stars. We talk about the franchise tag placed on Lamar Jackson by the Baltimore Ravens and the possibility of him leaving the team in the future. We also explore the new contract for Daniel Jones of the New York Giants and what it means for the team’s future.

But that’s not all – we also touch on the buzz around Aaron Rodgers and his rumored move to the New York Jets, as well as other hot topics in the NFL. So join us for this jam-packed episode of Throw Up Tackle, where we tackle the tough questions and bring you the latest insights on all things sports.

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