Note: This is a transcript of the “Randall’s Thoughts” segment from HBCU Pulse Radio on SiriusXM Channel 142 HBCU. Listen live every Friday at 5 PM EST/4 PM CST/2 PM PST.
On today’s Randall’s Thought on the premiere episode of HBCU Pulse Radio, I want to talk about Deion Sanders. Yes, I know it’s 2023 and it’s been over a month since he left Jackson State to go to the University of Colorado Boulder and only a couple of weeks since Jackson State lost in the Celebration Bowl to North Carolina Central. But, I didn’t have a radio show back then so you know I’m gonna talk about it now! And besides, it’s been a lot of people that have spoken about this situation without understanding anything about HBCU culture and how alumni are feeling. So, allow me to present the final take on Deion Sanders and what his time at Jackson State truly means for the HBCU community.
First, there is no HBCU alum that was mad at Deion Sanders for leaving Jackson State to go to Colorado. We understand that sometimes you have to do you have to do! You have to do what’s best for you and your career and your family. However, Deion Sanders never presented himself as just a coach. He did everything short of declaring himself the savior of HBCU sports. He promised to increase visibility and awareness for HBCUs saying that he wanted to be the leader of a movement that saw talented athletes choose HBCUs instead of other FBS and FCS institutions. He sold that to me, to you, to the HBCU community, and to the nation as a whole. So, hearing of his departure from Pete Thamel of ESPN a few hours before the SWAC Championship was disheartening, to say the least. It seemed like he aborted the mission before it truly got started.
What I just said should be understood because the thoughts and opinions of HBCU Alumni should be valued. We’re not always wrong. But, I want to take it a step further. Deion Sanders exposed something about the HBCU community that we’re often not apt to speak about. The HBCU community is dependent celebrity culture. We find no value in what we do on our campuses unless a celebrity is involved. Homecoming is lame if the hottest HBCU artists don’t show up to our campus. Graduation wasn’t as big of a moment because the another school got a celebrity or well-regarded politician to speak. We even try to leverage a person’s celebrity and money to fight decades of HBCU underfunding and disenfranchisement. That’s not how this works.
We have to ask the tough questions. Why did it take a black celebrity to be given an opportunity at our institutions for folks outside of the HBCU community to care? Why are HBCU stakeholders and supporters married to the notion that a celebrity or former professional player is the answer to every problem in HBCU life? Deion Sanders didn’t provide a blueprint; he exposed a flaw in our thinking that we must deal with if we want to grow HBCUs. Campus life & HBCU Football don’t need celebrity validation. It might be nice to have but it doesn’t define our experience. The true blueprint has always been right in front of us.
Deion Sanders was never going to be Eddie Robinson. Eddie G. Robinson was 22-years old when he became the head coach of Grambling State University in 1941. He was only making $63.75 a month and had to build a winning team without the advantages of celebrity and fame. He was never offered an FBS job and turned down a job with the then Saint Louis Rams in the 1970’s. He, like HBCU alumni in the past present, did so much with so little. That’s why he’s considered one of the greatest college coaches. Why can’t the blueprint be finding a quality candidate for the coaching position that has potential or some record of winning and a care for the institution? Why can’t we find worth in our HBCU experience and view celebrity culture as it should be: added value?
As we move forward, we must find value in HBCU culture and the amazing professionals that we produce. We also must continue the Eddie G. Robinson blueprint of finding coaching candidates who might not be celebrities but want an opportunity and a desire to build a winning program at an HBCU. That, also, should be the blueprint that we follow at every level of operation for our HBCUs.
Those are my thoughts on today. You’re listening to HBCU Pulse Radio on SiriusXM Channel 142 HBCU. We’ll be right back.
ATLANTA, GA – This Christmas Day, HBCU Pulse has announced a partnership with Howard University to air HBCU Pulse Radio on SiriusXM Channel 142 HBCU. The news comes days before the 6th anniversary of the founding of HBCU Pulse as well as the birthday of founder and host of HBCU Pulse Radio Randall Barnes. “HBCU Pulse Radio on SiriusXM” is a 28-minute talk radio program that aims to be the premier destination for HBCU news & culture in an audio format. The partnership launches HBCU Pulse Radio, started as a podcast in 2020, into national syndication to 34 million+ subscribers.
“HBCU Pulse’s partnership with Howard University & SiriusXM for HBCU Pulse Radio will allow our brand to better cover HBCU Life, standout students & alumni as well as issues that affect our community,” said host Randall Barnes, “I look forward to covering Homecoming Season, Spring Commencement, upcoming local, state & nationwide elections and so much more with our national radio show.”
Barnes also believes that the launch of the show on SiriusXM will open the door to to HBCU Pulse Radio being syndicated on other college and commercial radio stations around the nation. He cites Sheryl Underwood Radio, Money Making Conversations With Rushion McDonald and Press Box To Press Row with Donald Ware as his inspirations for launching the show nationally and his model of success for the radio program. The three aforementioned shows also air on SiriusXM Channel 142 HBCU as well as college radio stations around the nation.
“Starting with SiriusXM HBCU as our first affiliate is a great endorsement of our on-air product. I hope to engage HBCU and commercial radio stations on airing the show in any available day-parts to further extend the reach of the program.”
The show, which premieres on January 6th at 5 PM EST/4 PM CST, features Barnes alongside co-host Shelbi’ (Albany State ’21), Culture Contributor CDK On The Mic (North Carolina A&T ’21) and special guest Horatio Radio (North Carolina A&T ’20) to discuss the two biggest stories of 2022: the USC Majorette Dance Team That Sparked Outrage From HBCU Alumni and Deion Sanders Leaving Jackson State University To Become Head Coach Of University Of Colorado-Boulder. Barnes also debuts his “Randall’s Thoughts” editorial segment using Deion Sanders tenure at Jackson State to address what he calls a “dependence on celebrity culture at our HBCUs”.
SiriusXM Channel 142 HBCU, operated by Howard University, is a music and talk station available on SiriusXM. A part of the SiriusXM Project Amplify, the station broadcasts programming from HBCUs around the nation highlighting the brilliance of HBCU Life. SiriusXM also allows African-American and HBCU based media companies to contribute programming to the network in syndication.
HBCU Pulse Radio on SiriusXM Channel 142 HBCU January 6th at 5 PM EST/4 PM CST and will air every Friday at the same time. The program will also re-air on Sunday afternoons at 2:30 PM EST/1:30 PM CST and Tuesday evenings at 6 PM EST/5 PM CST. A video version of the show will air on HBCU Pulse YouTube as well as HBCU Pulse TV channel 201 on the streaming service HBCU League Pass+. A podcast version of the show will also premiere every Saturday at 10 AM EST/9 AM CST on Apple Podcast, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Google Podcast or wherever you get your podcasts.
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The big news has finally been revealed! HBCU Pulse is headed to SiriusXM Channel 142 HBCU! I have so many emotions as I write this. I feel accomplished, having finished a six-month journey to making this a reality. I feel happy because I now get to live out a dream I’ve had since I was young: being on the radio and being half as significant and impactful as Tom Joyner and the other outstanding black radio luminaries that came before me. I’m also anxious. Very anxious actually. I want this to work so badly and I want this to be the project for HBCU Pulse that takes us to the next level and makes the world respect what we do. I also want to kickstart my official journey into radio and traditional media and hope that all the sleepless nights and rejection were worth it.
The opportunities lessened even more as time went on. There were some talented media professionals that were able to break through and have successful careers in radio. However, the portal to entry into radio was always to start on a weekend or overnight day-part and work your way up. That portal to entry was often closed to new talent with no experience. Then COVID-19 happened and further made finding an on-air job in the radio industry even harder.
So imagine me, a Fall 2019 Media Studies graduate from Fort Valley State University attempting to break into an industry that had been shedding opportunities since before I was born. I had done everything I could to create an opportunity. I worked with the campus radio station Power Jamz 96.9 and Georgia radio legend Ms. Shirley Ellis (also known as Mama Mia) and hung onto everything she taught me. I woke up early in the morning and listened to as much black radio as I could as I walked to class and the cáfe. I even shot my shot a couple of times at getting on the radio locally in my hometown of Macon to no avail. By the time 2020 came around, I knew something had to give and that I’d have my storybook moment to being on the radio.
Valentine’s Day 2020 wasn’t that storybook moment but it got me to where I am today. I was on campus for FVSU’s 125th Centennial Celebration and to work in person with my student election clients. Plus, I was homesick for my HBCU and wanted to experience Basketball Homecoming for the first time as an alumni. I can’t leave that out! But, I saw then-iHeartMedia Macon Account Executive Rod English walk into our Health & Physical Education Complex (HPE) for the celebratory pep rally. Something told me to go talk to him. I did, believing that his position as an Account Executive would make it so he could give me an opportunity to work on-air at the radio station. I didn’t even know what an Account Executive was but he’d given me the opportunity to be on the radio for two breaks during a remote with then iHeart personality Tex James for FVSU’s 2017 Homecoming. Clearly, he was the person I needed. (You can listen to my full appearance on 97.9 WIBB live from FVSU Homecoming on the player below!)
I was pitching him on HBCU Pulse and the followers that we had accumulated on Instagram and YouTube. As I look back on it, I was pitching “HBCU Pulse Radio” and I didn’t even realize it. He looked at me and said, “You’d be a great Account Executive”. He told me to email the sales manager William Barber if I was interested. I did and it led me to work as an Account Executive for iHeartMedia Macon, home of the top two stations in the Middle Georgia market WIBB (97.9) and WRBV (V101.7). They were the two radio stations I listened to the most in my whole entire life.
My first day as an Account Executive at iHeartMedia Macon on August 3, 2020.
Admittedly, I wasn’t the best Account Executive. I worked during COVID-19 and it was hard to convince local businesses that advertising with us could actually help them get customers and clients. But, I treated iHeart like a post-graduate degree. I learned so much about radio and where the industry was currently as well as where it’s positioned to go. I saw that podcasting and digital audio were becoming more and more of a priority. As I gathered my knowledge in radio and the overall audio industry, my hope of ever getting an on-air shift at a radio station started to diminish.
I remember sitting in my car one Monday in November 2020. I sat in the parking lot and just thought about what was next. I knew that I wanted to be on the radio and have that be the triumphant start of a long and prosperous career in traditional media but was it achievable? I then realized it was 5 PM and Michael Baisden was on. I always dreamed of being able to drive home from school or work and listen to Michael Baisden so I quickly turned to it and got on the road. However, Michael Baisden wasn’t on. iHeartRadio’s HBCU Homecoming Party On The Yard special hosted by The Breakfast Club host and Hampton alumnus DJ Envy came on. I was amazed.
The “iHeartRadio HBCU Homecoming On The Yard”, sponsored by McDonald’s Black & Positively Golden, was created to celebrate HBCU homecoming during COVID-19 as many of our festivities were canceled in an abundance of caution of the spread of the virus. The special really opened my mind to what was possible with the idea of bringing HBCU culture to the radio. I didn’t know how I would do it but I knew that one day, I wanted HBCU Pulse Radio to occupy that same type of space on the national radio airwaves. Enter: SiriusXM.
I’ve spoken about how inspired I am by Jamila for her success in media at such as young age and her amazing skill and talent and how meeting her was one of the top moments of my college career. So, as you know, I immediately signed up for SiriusXM to listen to her show, which came on every Monday at that time. I was afforded the opportunity to be interviewed on her show as her first guest for her “Movement Monday” segment. I was so excited that I took a sick day from work just so I could use the radio equipment that I bought for my 24th birthday for the interview (a fact that I now feel comfortable admitting. You can listen to a portion of my segment on Jamila’s Jams from February 2021 using my radio equipment at the player below!).
Promotional graphic made by our HBCU Pulse designer at the time promoting the interview.
Listening to Jamila’s show opened me up to listening to the other stations offered on SiriusXM and I really loved them! That’s when I found out about the HBCU Channel. I had listened and waited for over a year before I shot my shot at getting HBCU Pulse Radio on the channel. The process started in May 2022 as a leap of faith. I knew that I didn’t want HBCU Pulse to just be an online and social media product. I wanted our impact to truly be felt and for us to be respected as a top HBCU and black media outlet. I once again admit that I didn’t think that this would happen. I thought my dream of being on the radio was dead. But, Ms. Vicci Saunders and the Howard University Radio Network team afforded the HBCU Pulse team and me this amazing opportunity.
I talked about what the show will be in our press release but I want to talk deeper about what this means. We now have a radio show that is specifically programmed and built for students and young alumni. I want to elevate our issues and lively discussions from social media to the national airwaves. I want to give HBCU influencers and aspiring media personalities the opportunity to grow their on-air resume, something that is needed to succeed in this industry.
Also, most importantly, want to evolve the way that we cover HBCU life and how people perceive our coverage. Social media isn’t the end all of how we can promote HBCUs and we must rescue ourselves from that mindset. We’re not going to repost or retweet our way to national prominence for our institutions. We will show that on our SiriusXM show. We plan to give all HBCUs a platform and, hopefully, help in the spread of information and aid further in recruitment.
As I said before, I’m anxious but I understand that all of this is a part of the journey and it’s on me to make this the hit that I know it can be. So, for that, I need your support. You can support our efforts with HBCU Pulse Radio by:
Listening live on SiriusXM every Friday at 5 PM EST/4 PM CST
Program Directors for both College Radio Stations & commercial stations: consider adding HBCU Pulse Radio to your station lineup. Email [email protected] if interested.
From the bottom of my heart, I appreciate everyone’s support of HBCU Pulse over the past six years. We are just continuing our growth into what we’re destined to be so please stay tuned!
Randall Barnes
Founder of HBCU Pulse & Host of HBCU Pulse Radio on SiriusXM
Watch our breakdown of this article on HBCU Pulse on YouTube!
The 2022 Celebration Bowl was vastly successful in all metrics once again. ShowBuzzTV (via Nielsen) reported that the matchup between Jackson State & North Carolina Central drew 2.4 million TV viewers on ABC and was the #3 show on network television behind Good Morning America and ahead of the Jimmy Kimmel LA Bowl between Fresno State & Washington State which drew 2.3 million TV viewers on ABC following the Celebration Bowl. The 2022 edition of the Celebration Bowl was the fourth most viewed in the history of the game, behind 2016 (2.7 million), 2021 (2.6 million) and 2015 (2.5 million).
The 2022 Celebration Bowl also joins 6 other Nielsen rated HBCU Football games broadcasted on linear television to attract significant TV viewership, as shown below. It also attracted several celebrity viewers such as Philidelphia 76er Forward Montrez Harrell, Arizona Cardinals Defensive End J.J. Watt and multimedia personality Van Lathan.
Watching the OG Primetime coach playing against the home team HBCU NCCU on abc thats hard for all HBCU!
The Celebration Bowl also attracted 49,653 fans in attendance at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. The Celebration Bowl has been solidified in HBCU Culture as a must go to event of the year. In 2021, the MEAC & SWAC extended their deal with ESPN Events to host the Celebration Bowl until 2027. Both the SWAC & MEAC forfited their automatic FCS Playoff bid to host the Celebration Bowl in 2014. Both conferences still can have FCS playoff participants via an at-large bid such as FAMU in 2021.
An 8-month legal battle between the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) and Urban Edge Network, the parent company of HBCU League Pass+, has concluded. Northern District of Alabama Judge R. David Proctor closed the the SWAC’s lawsuit against Urban Edge Network.
A court document, signed by U.S. District Court Judge R. David Proctor, rendering that the case is closed.
Earlier this year, Urban Edge Network announced partnerships with Florida A&M University & Grambling State University to broadcast available sports rights and other student related content such as on-campus events and content from the Marching 100 & the World Famed Tiger Marching Band. FAMU and Grambling were even represented in NASCAR races in February & March, orchestrated via a partnership with NY Racing Partners & Grambling and Urban Edge Network.
In April, the SWAC alleged that Urban Edge’s deal to broadcast SWAC games and content was interfering with pending million dollar deals with PepsiCo & Byron Allen’s HBCUGO. SWAC Commissioner Dr. Charles McClelland, as reported by HBCU Gameday, sent a memo to the Presidents and Chancellors of the SWAC stating that. “SWAC Conference games cannot be streamed or broadcasted on a national basis outside of the Conference agreements. In addition, Member Institutions cannot grant permission to other entities to broadcast games either linear or digitally on a national basis; all Conference games are restricted and can only be negotiated by the Conference Office.”
After this memo, Urban Edge Network threatened a lawsuit citing “tortious interference” in their pending deal with PepsiCo as cause. The SWAC then filed a Contract – Other Contract lawsuit against Urban Edge Network in the Alabama Northern District Court on April 18th. In that same timespan, FAMU Athletic Director Kortne Gosha abruptly resigned from his position and the deal with Urban Edge Network and HBCU League Pass+ was terminated after an investigation. The investigation by Florida Law Firm GrayRobinson stating that Gosha didn’t have the authority to authorize PEAK Sports Management, a marketing company that partnered with FAMU in 2021 to oversee sponsorship sales and revenue, to enter into an exclusive marketing and streaming rights deal on behalf of the university. However, FAMU appeared to have known about the deal with Urban Edge Networks, as the athletics department circulated a press release in February announcing the deal.
The findings of the investigation, obtained by WFSU Public Radio.
The SWAC, CIAA & SIAC have designated primary rights for their athletic telecasts to ESPN. Urban Edge network has a primary rights deal with the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference (GCAC) and their 8 member schools. and secondary rights to select athletic events at Grambling, Benedict College, Norfolk State, Virgina University of Lynchburg, Florida Memorial, Virginia State University, Miles College and Morehouse College.
Note: HBCU Pulse is an official Streaming Partner with Urban Edge Network & HBCU League Pass+.
NBA Superstar Kevin Durant is making big moves on and off the court. Per Durant’s company The Boardroom, the Brooklyn Nets forward announced that he and the Durant Foundation have donated $500,000 to Bowie State University. The money will be used to renovate the AC Jordan Arena on campus as well as revitalizing the various athletic programs on campus. A new basketball court, additional bleachers and press box enhancements are to come from the donation as well as a scholarship fund for the Maryland-Based HBCU.
The investment is the latest in Durant’s philanthropic portfolio. in 2019, the Durant Family Foundation partnered with College Track to establish College Track at the Durant Center in Suitland. The program was created with the aims of helping students from lower-income environments get their education.
“We are dedicated to providing resources and possibilities to students for higher education, especially in Prince George’s County,” said Wanda Durant, who leads the Durant Family Foundation, “Bowie State was the perfect place to make a meaningful impact.”
Bowie State President Dr. Aminta Breaux also spoke on the size-able donation, saying, “We’re grateful for the resources that Kevin Durant and his foundation have generously donated to Bowie State. His contributions will go a long way towards updating our facilities and ensure offer a top-tier athletic experience for all of our students. The foundation has already built a network of community-centric services within the Durant Center in Prince George’s County that is exemplary.”
Bowie State University, founded in 1865, is the oldest of 4 HBCUs in the state of Maryland. Kevin Durant grew up Prince George’s County, the area that Bowie State is located in.
LOS ANGELES, CA, December 2022 – The Shade Room’s Alisha Sellers, professionally known as China Lovelace, is expanding her role at the media company. China will host a new Shade Room spin-off radio-based show, The Shade Room Live Radio on Amp (TSR Live Radio), alongside co-host La’Janeé, in a
new partnership with Amazon. China, a California native, has over ten years of experience in the entertainment industry.
The Shade Room (TSR) is a social media-based platform that offers celebrity and trending news to more than 27 million followers. TSR Live Radio will feature guests on video in a studio setting. The 1-hour format show will have a weekly round-up of celebrity guests, discuss current events, and more. China says she hopes she can be an inspiration to other HBCU students.
“It’s exciting to have an opportunity to represent VSU on a national stage. All HBCU students have the ability to grow individuals into successful citizens, and I believe this opportunity will allow me to show more youth that they can be in my shoes,” said China.
China is a 2012 Historically Black College University (HBCU) graduate of Virginia State University (VSU) and a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. The popular Instagram user boasting nearly 60,000 followers started her radio career at VSU’s 91.3 WVST.
“Working in radio will always be my first love, as it was my first introduction to the entertainment industry. Without the skill set that I learned at WVST and the time spent at VSU, I wouldn’t be where I am in my career today,” said China.
During the inaugural show on December 6, China and her cohost welcomed rapper and reality star Akbar V. The “Queen of Atlanta” opened up about motherhood, escaping social media drama, and being featured on the remix of a chart-topping Nicki Minaj single.
“We plan to feature more celebrity guests during TSR Live Radio, where they’ll have an opportunity to express themselves in a more personable way which isn’t always available to them on our Instagram channel,” said China. “This platform will also allow me an outlet to interact with our followers in a different way, and I’m thankful to The Shade Room for the opportunity.”
China plans to continue shining a light on Bay Area culture and HBCUs. She wants to remind listeners how pivotal HBCUs are to the culture. Catch China live on Tuesdays at 8 p.m. eastern on The Shade Room Live Radio by downloading the Amp mobile application.
Some critics of the team selection of the classic pondered if the event would garner the same alumni buzz and participation now that Jackson State isn’t involved. Southern Heritage Classic promoter Fred Jones Jr. said he isn’t worried.
“It was my number one choice especially when I started to do the research Little Rock, Arkansas, is the top 5 feeders into Memphis in terms of tourism.” Jones said to Fox 17 Nashville.
Jones also briefly spoke about the legal battle between Tennessee State, Jackson State and the classic that came about after Deion Sander’s comments and JSU pulling out the the game before the contracted ended in 2024. Jones said they’ve reached a settlement with Jackson State but wouldn’t disclose an amount.
“We had a very good relationship for 29 years, and you know, changes had to be made and we made them and we’re moving on.”
University Of Arkansas at Pine Bluff will be heading into the game with a new head coach after the dismissal of Doc Gamble in October. No hire has been named as of the time of this writing. We will keep you updated on this story.
In a late season agreement, The Maroon Tigers of Morehouse College (Atlanta, GA) have joined the broadcast line up of the Black College Sports Network & HBCU League Pass Plus! This three-year deal will broadcast selected events from all sports that Morehouse offers. This deal opens new doors for exposure and revenue generation.
“Morehouse is excited about this partnership with Black College Sports Network to be the official broadcast partner for Morehouse Athletics. This is a great opportunity for increased exposure for our student-athletes and will provide our alumni and fans the ability to watch Morehouse games from anywhere in the country.” said Curtis Campbell, Morehouse Athletic Director
Urban Edge Network, LLC is pleased to welcome Morehouse to the family. The story telling of this national treasure in the form of an educational institution and its impact on America historically is unmatched. It’s our honor to amplify them on our steaming platform. said, Todd F. Brown, CEO, Urban Edge Network, LLC
Roy M. Eavins II, CEO of the Black College Network, also added, “As we move into 2023 and our continued streaming of HBCU athletic content we are really excited about adding Morehouse to
our team! In the early years of our deal with the SIAC, we spent many days broadcasting from Forbes. So to return now with a full complement of sporting events from Morehouse is really exciting.
We are grateful and honored that Morehouse will trust us with helping to tell the stories that will spring from this partnership and their rich athletic history! We have no doubt that this collaboration will be fruitful for all parties involved! Stay tuned GREAT things are coming!”
You will be able to watch Morehouse athletic content via the MyJBN-MyBCSN and HBCU League Pass Plus apps as well as across most social media platforms. For more information on BCSN email us at [email protected]
What is the BCSN? “The Black College Sports Network is the first online media outlet dedicated to LIVE coverage & broadcasting of HBCU sporting events on a weekly basis. The BCSN is the flagship product of the JERICHO Broadcast Networks (JBN).”
In an assembly on October 20, 2022, the Talladega College Great Tornado Marching Band announced it has accepted the invitation to perform at London’s New Year’s Eve Parade in 2024. Talladega College is the oldest private HBCU in Alabama and, since establishing the band in 2012, they have achieved high national acclaim and accomplishments. With all their great endeavors the London NYE Parade will be the band’s first overseas performance in their history.
The Tornados will be performing at an event that will be streamed to over 500 million people worldwide. The London NYE parade is the biggest event in one of Europe’s largest city and destination attractions. Every year the parade invites over 10,000 participants and performers internationally and the Great Tornadoes Band is in high demand as more people hope to see American school bands in the parade, a tradition that European schools do not take part in.
Talladega College Senior Vice President For Institutional Advancement Kristie Kenney said to The Daily Homethat this invitation “positions Talladega College at an international level that aligns with (College President) Dr. Gregory Vincent’s vision for the school. Not only will the world see a phenomenal band, but students from Talladega College will represent their school and the United States. They have worked hard for this opportunity and we as a school are happy to support them on their educational path. We look forward to their success.”
