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Eastern Michigan player chucks loose shoe to side to run football play

Talk about Amareon Blue making do with just one shoe!

Amareon Blue, a sophomore running back for Eastern Michigan, demonstrated remarkable dedication during his team's Saturday home game against Sacramento State. The player lost one of his cleats during the match, but he swiftly discarded it before the next play, opting to continue with just one shoe and one sock. Blue's determination was evident as he locked in for the moment, even chucking his football cleat out of frame to run the play with one foot fully covered by a sock.

ESPN College Football's coverage of the incident noted that Blue's commitment was nothing short of dedicated. The reporter playfully suggested, "Lost his shoe and kept playing 😂 Shoutout to Amareon Blue for playing with one cleat 😭🔥." Despite the amusing image, Blue was able to put his socked foot back on after the play, showcasing resilience and determination.

As for Eastern Michigan's next opponent, the team will face San Jose State at home on September 4 at 6:30 p.m. ET. The game will be accessible via ESPN's app.

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