Mullins family shifts longtime allegiance from Michigan to UConn for national championship game
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Even though he hails from a state where Peyton Manning ruled the sports world, the Fab Five and Tom Brady turned Indiana native Josh Mullins into a dedicated Michigan fan. Just how big of a Wolverines fan? He named his oldest son after star Michigan receiver Braylon Edwards.
Now, UConn's breakout star, Braylon Mullins , will try to take down the family's favorite program with the national title on the line Monday night. But there's no doubt where the family's allegiance lies. “It's UConn all the way,” Josh Mullins told The Associated Press, who was seated near the front row with his wife and twin sons for Friday's open practice.
“I tried to get all of them to buy in on (Michigan). When I was growing up, you know, the Fab Five. I was a huge football fan, that's why I like Brady.
” The eldest member of the Mullins family has been in high demand this week from both sides of this March Madness finale. He did a podcast this week with Edwards, though he’s never met the ex-receiver in person, and was hopeful of meeting Jalen Rose, Chris Webber and the rest while they were in Indianapolis doing some TV work over the weekend. UConn (34-5) fans are excited to meet him, too, since the Huskies likely wouldn't be here without the sensational play of his oldest son.
Braylon Mullins made the long 3-pointer with 0. 4 seconds left to take down Duke, the tourney's top seed, in the East Region final, then made another crucial 3 with 52 seconds left Saturday to beat Illinois 71-62. It was his only basket of the second half, setting up the clash — and potential family feud — against Michigan.
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