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BREAKING: 700 Park Ave. Podcast Set To Launch On HBCU Pass

Former Spartans football players will have a new podcast with an insider look at Michael Vick and NSU football.
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Norfolk, VA — The level of excitement surrounding Norfolk State football is unquestionable as the Michael Vick era officially began on December 23, 2024. After putting the sports world in a frenzy, the Spartan program is expected to garner unprecedented media coverage. At the forefront of the media explosion comes a new podcast entitled "700 Park Ave," named after the school's famed address.

Created and produced by the growing media platform HBCU PASS, the cast features a legendary trio of Norfolk State football greats: Don Carey, Justin Smith, and Lynden Trail. The cast will provide an exclusive, in-depth view of the program from a player's perspective that embodies Norfolk State football to its core. 

Carey, a former standout defensive back, became the first Norfolk State player to be drafted into the NFL in the Division I era as a sixth-round selection by the Cleveland Browns in 2009. 

After a ten-year professional career, Carey is eager to give an authentic take on the program's evolution from a player's perspective.

"We've been through it all as NSU athletes—now, it's time to tell our stories, break down the game, and bring fans inside the Spartan football experience." 

Lynden Trail, a former Norfolk State All-American linebacker who played professionally with stints in both the NFL and CFL before transitioning into coaching, will provide unique insight into game preparation and player development as the Spartans strive to create a championship culture. 

Finally, Justin Smith, Norfolk State football alum and current UFL wide receiver is set to serve as show moderator who possesses a wealth of knowledge from an offensive point of view. 

Spartan nation and the sports world should expect expert analysis, storytelling, and exclusive player and coach interviews that will capture Norfolk State football's passionate culture. 

The podcast is set to make its highly anticipated debut in March 2025. 

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Ray Rogers
RAY ROGERS

Ray T. Rogers is a proud graduate of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore located in historic Princess Anne, MD. Ray is the Co-Creator, Co-Producer, and On-Air personality for the Urban Sports Scene podcast based out of the Washington, DC Metropolitan Area. Ray helped to create the segment known as “HBCU Corner” which highlights the excellence of Athletic programs at Historically Black Institutions. Notable guests include Grambling State Head Football Coach Hugh Jackson, Howard University Head Golf Coach Samuel Puryear, South Carolina State Head Football Coach Oliver “Buddy” Pough, and Norfolk State Head Men’s Basketball Coach Robert Jones. Since 2017, Ray has served as Radio Analyst, Writer, and Contributor to WHAP Fox Sports Radio 1340 AM Hopewell, Virginia covering the Washington Commanders and Washington Wizards. Additionally, Ray works as a reporter and studio analyst for the award winning Roundball Report TV show which highlights the exploits of the high school, college, and professional basketball teams in the Washington, DC area including the Bowie State Bulldogs and WNBA’s Washington Mystics. Ray was born in Washington, DC and raised in Prince George’s County, Maryland. Ray also has a background in mental health and substance use recovery; serving the communities of Washington DC as well as Baltimore. 

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