Mississippi News

Southern Miss doctoral candidate reflects on Super Bowl LVII coin toss

Published

2 years ago

February 25, 2023

Southern Miss doctoral candidate, Fabersha Flynt, recently took center stage ahead of the largest annual sporting event in the U.S. and recounts some of her favorite memories of the special day.

The Pat Tillman scholar, who is pursuing a doctorate in higher education administration at USM, had the privilege of performing the ritual coin toss to begin Super Bowl LVII.

Leading up to the big game, Flynt decided that she needed to practice the art of the coin toss and even reached out to experts, such as the head official for the game and NFL All-Pro J.J. Watt, for advice.

“That Friday when we went out to the field to just kind of go through the run of the mill of what would happen on Sunday, I got a chance to meet with the ref, Carl Cheffers, and he just told me to relax, keep it cool, and gave me some pointers,” Flynt said on Good Things with Rebecca Turner. “I had some little Amazon poker chips that were about the size of the coin, so that’s what I used to play around and practice with.”

Though the USM doctoral candidate was unable to keep the actual coin that she tossed to determine which team received the first possession of the game, Flynt was given an official coin that she could take home.

“I did not get to keep that coin, but I do have my own official game coin that was given to me,” Flynt said.

Flynt said she as well as the other Pat Tillman scholars were given “red carpet treatment” throughout Super Bowl LVII.

One of her favorite memories of the day, though, was that she was able to ride in the same golf cart as Doug Williams, the first Black quarterback to ever win a Super Bowl, while exiting the stadium following the game.

The full interview with Flynt can be watched below.

The post Southern Miss doctoral candidate reflects on Super Bowl LVII coin toss appeared first on SuperTalk Mississippi.

———-

By: Caleb Salers
Title: Southern Miss doctoral candidate reflects on Super Bowl LVII coin toss
Sourced From: www.supertalk.fm/southern-miss-doctoral-candidate-reflects-on-super-bowl-lvii-coin-toss/
Published Date: Fri, 24 Feb 2023 21:02:05 +0000

Did you miss our previous article…
https://www.biloxinewsevents.com/?p=209960

Post Views: 770

Related Topics:southernmiss sportingevent

Up Next

Rebel Report podcast: Ole Miss fires Kermit Davis… so what’s next?

Don't Miss

Catching up with the candidates: Chris McDaniel, Lt. Governor

Mississippi News

Danver’s celebrates forty seven years of continued success

Published

15 hours ago

November 1, 2024

Staff Editor

www.wcbi.com – Allie Martin – 2024-11-01 19:01:00

SUMMARY: Danver’s restaurant in Tupelo, Mississippi, recently celebrated its 47th anniversary, maintaining a loyal customer base since its opening in 1977. General Manager Larry Wade, who started as a cook, emphasized the restaurant’s focus on consistency, quality, and customer service. Despite economic challenges, Danver’s has thrived due to its enduring values and community connections, which patrons appreciate. Regular customers, like Tom Robinson, value the reasonable prices and consistent quality. The restaurant aims to continue this legacy, looking forward to its 50th anniversary in three years as it remains a cherished community staple.

Read the full article

The post Danver’s celebrates forty seven years of continued success appeared first on www.wcbi.com

Post Views: 24

Mississippi News

Creator Studio at MUW expands opportunities for students

Published

15 hours ago

November 1, 2024

Staff Editor

www.wcbi.com – Grace Brister – 2024-11-01 18:57:00

SUMMARY: The new Creator Studio at the Mississippi University for Women aims to enhance student creativity by providing a dedicated space for video production, podcasting, and audio work. Located in Fant Memorial Library, the studio offers essential equipment and software, including lighting, microphones, and green screens. Dr. Bary Smith emphasizes that it enables students from various majors to bring their ideas to life without the burden of investing in expensive gear. Students can reserve the studio for projects, fostering valuable skills applicable across industries, particularly in effective communication and branding. Reservations can be made online or through the library.

Read the full article

The post Creator Studio at MUW expands opportunities for students appeared first on www.wcbi.com

Post Views: 18

Mississippi News

New month same temperatures

Published

16 hours ago

November 1, 2024

Staff Editor

www.wcbi.com – Ashleigh Bryant – 2024-11-01 17:33:00

SUMMARY: COLUMBUS, Mississippi will experience a return to warmer weather after a brief dip, with highs in the 80s over the next few days. Friday night will be humid, dropping to the low 60s, with possible patchy fog. Saturday will be mostly cloudy but rain chances are reduced, while Sunday will see a mix of clouds and sunshine, with lows in the 60s. Next week starts dry with temperatures in the upper 70s to middle 80s; however, scattered showers are possible on Election Day Tuesday, so residents should prepare with rain gear.

Read the full article

The post New month same temperatures appeared first on www.wcbi.com

Post Views: 21