The Bite: A Day In The Life Of An Athlete

Heading into September 25ths bout in Mobile, Alabama, the Bulldogs were 2 - 0 after making it out of two close finishes against South Carolina and Bethune-Cookman. Facing the Tuskegee Golden Tigers (1-2), the team looked to create a bit more separation on the scoreboard, which they successfully achieved.

After faults on opening drives from both teams, the Alabama A&M passing game found its rhythm and began to look unstoppable. Dee Anderson, the senior 6’6 Wideout had a career night, beginning the night with a 20-yard touchdown grab to score the games initial points. Later in the quarter Spencer Corey nailed a 39-yard field goal on a night that included him also going 6/6 on PAT attempts in a trail blazing scoring game. Continuing his stellar performance Dee Anderson scored another Touchdown on a two-yard grab capping off a 16-play drive from the Bulldogs, making the score 17-0 in Alabama A&M’s favor.

Tuskegee would eventually find its footing scoring two straight touchdowns on a 6-yard rush from Patterson and an eight-yard reception from Hodges less than three minutes into the third, bringing the score to 17-14. To no surprise, Dee Anderson would score his third touchdown of the night just three minutes later a 30-yard reception. The tigers then struck out and returned the ball right back into the hands of the Bulldogs, who were electric turning a 14-yard Hilaire reception, 37-yard Ibrahim reception for an easy Gary Quarles eight-yard touchdown run to extend Alabama A&M’s lead to 31-14. Quarles having quite the night himself, delivered 164 yards from scrimmage a career best of his to go along with two touchdowns.

Two more Golden Tiger scores brought the game to 31-28 early in the fourth, A&M just having a slim lead. This would lead to Gary Quarles breaking loose for a 44-yard touchdown run and shortly after that Glass finding Hilaire in the endzone on a 21-yard pass. Final score ends at 45-35 as Alabama A&M goes to 2-1 in the Gulf Coast Challenge. Key numbers from the game included Aqeel Glass 27/39 for 405 yards, 4TDs and 2 interceptions. Abdul Ibrahim with eight receptions for 177 yards, Dee Anderson with eight receptions for 80 yards and 3 touchdowns and Armoni Holloway with 5 tackles.

On this episode of The Bite, the crew has discussions on dedicating your entire life to something & risks of coming up short and how to rebound afterwards. When preparing for games, the team gave us the scoop on what music best gets them ready to perform on the field. On the subject, the players walked us through a day in the life of a collegiate athlete and what comes with the privilege of doing the sport they love. Early morning practices, belly rolls, recovery and other essential pieces that help the team perform at the highest level possible. Lastly, they gave us the “What’s Next” after football is over. Aspirations, travel plans and how they plan to flourish once the dream has concluded.

Nas Mubarak contributed to this report.