HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — A North Alabama woman is breaking long-standing gender barriers in what was once an almost exclusively male-dominated space in sports. In this week’s next question, we are highlighting Thai Floyd, who is making history on the hill and beyond.

“I want the women and even maybe some young men who are looking at me to be inspired," said Floyd.

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History will be made later this month when Thai Floyd steps into the broadcasting booth for the Bulldogs' first football game of the season.

“It's going to be a great game and I'm excited,” said Floyd.

Floyd is the first woman to serve as a lead announcer at any historically black college or uni

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