Kyson Brown, ASU halfback - Bondiewithlove

TEMPE, AZ (3TV/CBS 5) — Artist. Alumnus. Future engineer. Playmaker. Kyson Brown is many things, and as Sun Devils fans saw in Saturday’s season opener, the running back they call “Sipp” is poised to play a significant role in ASU’s present and future.

In this episode, we discuss his football roots in Mississippi and Texas, his greatest plays, what sparked his interest in art and architectural engineering, his growth on and off the field, and more.

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