AUSTIN, Texas ,
Aug. 1,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Lamborghini Austin announced today that
Isaiah Bond and Michael Taaffe were selected as Promotional
Partners for the 2024 season based on their strong academic
achievements, community leadership, and success on the field.
Bond, a sports management major and junior wide receiver is a
former 4-star recruit from Buford,
Georgia who transferred to The University of Texas after two successful seasons as
a star wide receiver for Alabama.
Taaffe, a sports management major and junior safety from
Austin, TX is a former walk-on
player at The University of Texas who
worked hard to earn a scholarship and become a defensive
starter.
"The Lamborghini Austin Promotional Partner Program
rewards student-athletes for success in the classroom,
contributions to their community, and performance in sports. Our
committee selected two outstanding student-athletes who took a
unique path on their University of
Texas journey, who achieved success in the classroom as well
as on the field, and who will join forces to lead the Longhorns in
their first year of competition in the SEC. We are proud to
announce Isaiah Bond and
Michael Taaffe as our Lamborghini Austin 2024 Promotional Partners",
commented Bruce Knox, Managing
Partner of Lamborghini
Austin.
Past Lamborghini Austin Promotional Partners include
Bijan Robinson (former Longhorn and
current Atlanta Falcons running back), Jaylan Ford (former Longhorn and current New
Orleans Saints linebacker), Jake
Majors (current Longhorn center), and Jordan Whittington (former Longhorn and current
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver).
The Lamborghini Austin Promotional Partner program is not
affiliated with the University of
Texas.
About Isaiah Bond
Isaiah Bond is a sports
management major and junior wide receiver from Buford, Georgia.
Academic Achievements
- Dean's List – 2022
- Dean's List - 2023
- SEC Honor Roll – 2023
- Black Scholars - 2023
- The National Society of Leadership and Success Member -
2023
- NCAA Elite Student Athlete Leadership Symposium - 2024
Athletic Achievements
- 65 catches for 888 yards, 13.7 yards per reception and five
touchdowns
- Preseason All-SEC Team – 2nd Team Wide Receiver
- 3x Georgia high school
football state champion
- Selected to the All-American Bowl
- Georgia high school 100 meter
and 200 meter state track champion
About Michael Taaffe
Michael Taaffe is a sports
management major and junior defensive back from Austin,
Texas.
Academic Achievements
- Big 12 Commissioner's Honor Roll - 2021
- Academic All-Big 12 Second Team - 2022
Athletic Achievements
- 2023 All-Big 12 Honorable Mention
- 2023 Burlsworth Trophy Nominee
- 74 tackles, 3 tackles for loss, three interceptions, six passes
defended and one blocked punt
- 2x Texas high school state
champion and 2x defensive MVP
About Lamborghini
Austin
Lamborghini Austin is an
authorized Lamborghini dealership located in Austin, Texas and has been recognized with
Lamborghini's prestigious Campione award for six straight years
from 2018-2023. For more information, visit
www.LamborghiniAustin.com.
Media Contact: Jeremy Jaramillo,
jeremy@lamborghiniaustin.com
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