He’s baaaaaacckkkkkkk! The original Polaroid podcast guest, with our episode shot over 4 years ago, has returned to the Pod. Though this time, he’s donning Maryland Red. During the opening portion of our podcast, we discuss the many factors that contributed to his transfer. A bison through and through, it was a dream to be able to gracefully aid Howard into their athletic transition. Mekhi began in the Fall of 2018, and by the time that he left, HU’s facilities had been given a facelift, and they had accumulated 15+ championships. Abbott himself went 3 for 3 at the MEAC conference championships in the javelin. The women’s team has continued with their dominance, showing out at big meets and boasting 2 professional alum. Despite his impressive career, Mekhi still has a few things on his bucket list. Maryland also provides the journalism instruction that Mekhi has craved for so long. The best of both worlds, Mekhi graduated from Howard in the Spring of 2023 and matriculated to UMD as a grad student. Mekhi has enjoyed meshing with the team during the Fall training season and is embracing the Big 10 experience. During the recording of this episode, Abbott had just opened up with the #2 all-time mark at UMD. Since, Mekhi has claimed the top 6 throws in Maryland school history, including the school record. He looks to make the final push towards championship season! Off the runway, Abbott has been pushing his pen. Finding multiple platforms to publish on, people to work with and subjects to tackle, Abbott is truly doing it all. This Polaroid is archival circa Fall 2021. Recorded: 3.20.24
