FAYETTEVILLE — When you meet Taliyah Brooks, there is a tough choice in picking the dominant feature. Is it that wonderful, bright smile, or the brilliant red hair?
Both are beyond awesome.
Then, there is the way she takes off at the long jump pit for another great sight. That wonderful red afro parts behind her, sticking straight out. It's a show stopper as she soars through the air, hitting record marks over and over.
I told Brooks my thoughts on her hair and smile this week during an interview ahead of next week's NCAA Track & Field Championships in Eugene, Ore.