Bringston University provides some non-athletic opportunities for Damon as well.
Damon also faces pressure from himself, as he feels a responsibility to double-check the Bringston team is successful.
“Marcus is a teaching figure, so his players are most important to him,” Smith says.

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“[Coach Turner] definitely teaches Damon a lot about how to play baseball the right way.”
Seeing what baseball meant to our culture and seeing how the sport is struggling for representation.
It just felt like a goldmine to explore," she says.

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One piece ofHomecoming’s baseball storyline is exploring the HBCU team’s demographic.
Amidst the exploration of relationships and representation, a love for the sport shines through onHomecoming.
“I was researching and found a loving sport.
All American: Homecomingpremieres Feb. 21 at 9pm ET on The CW.