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Syvelle Newton & As I Sip My Coffee is BACK with an all brand-new episode! From NC State to South Carolina, this week, Brandon Cisse shares his inspiring journey from a small-town kid in Sumter, South Carolina, to becoming a key defensive back for the South Carolina Gamecocks. Brandon opens up about his time at NC State, the lessons learned in the ACC, and the challenges of transitioning through the transfer portal. Brandon also reflects on his early love for the Gamecocks, his decision to leave Lakewood High School for NC State, and the life-changing moment of returning home to South Carolina to live out his dream of playing in the SEC.

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CHAPTERS:

00:00 - Intro

01:15 - Welcome, Brandon Cisse

06:55 - Family Insights

08:40 - College Career

13:03 - Entering the Transfer Portal

16:00 - 2021 South Carolina Football Team

17:40 - Overcoming Challenges in Football

20:08 - "The 2 Minute Warning"

21:14 - Anticipating Challenges This Year

22:37 - Mental Health and Anxiety Struggles

23:26 - Feelings About Starting

24:15 - How to Pronounce Brandon's Last Name

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