JACKSON, Miss. – Jackson State viral sensation Thomas “Snacks” Lee once again found himself in the news as ESPN released the voting process for the 2019-20 ESPY awards.
On March 2, 2020, Snacks made his famous three-point shot that rocked the viral sports world overnight. In a matter of one week, the Jackson, Miss. native made appearances on nationally known media outlets such as The Morning Show with Hoda and Jenna, ESPN’s College Gameday, TMZ Sports, The Athletic, The Washington Post, The Undefeated, Pardon My Take, ESPN, as well as being shown on Pardon The Interruption, The Dan Le Batard, and Around the Horn.
The voting process for the award includes a bracket of 16 contenders from the past sports year with Snacks going head to head as the No. 8 seed versus No. 9 Cardinals super fan, Tommy Morrissey, in round one. The elite eight will be announced on Sunday as fan votes will determine the 2019-20 ESPY Awards.
Despite numerous obstacles, God has continued to bless me. I am honored to be nominated for the ESPY for Can’t-Stop -Watching Moment of the year . It would be an honor to receive this award , Let’s make history ! Voting link is in my bio
Never Stop Dreaming@ESPYS #ESPYs pic.twitter.com/pq3rfLBr0e
— Thomas “Snacks” Lee (@BigHomie_Tom) June 12, 2020
For the first time, the ESPY Awards Ceremony will feature three hosts in remote settings as Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson, soccer star Megan Rapinoe and three-time WNBA champion Sue Bird will all preside over the two-hour broadcast airing June 21 on ESPN.
To vote for Snacks, click HERE.
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