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LOOK: Lovie Smith was trending on Twitter, and here’s why
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With so many interesting coaches in the B1G today, it’s rare that Lovie Smith is ever the talk of the day. But at B1G Media Days on Tuesday, the Illinois head coach gained plenty of attention.
But it wasn’t because of anything that Lovie said or did while in Chicago that had him trending on social media. Instead, it was his appearance that had everyone talking.
To be specific, it was his beard that garnered all of the attention Tuesday morning.
Smith was trending on Twitter early Tuesday after making an appearance with the beard at B1G Media Days. He’s had the beard for several months now, but it was still surprising to see a not-so-clean shaven Smith at the event.
Here are just a few photos and remarks regarding Smith’s new look:
Lovie Smith’s beard will have its own Twitter account soon pic.twitter.com/jbs05txPAp
— Bill Bender (@BillBender92) July 24, 2018
Lovie Smith's beard is spectacular. pic.twitter.com/0tqROaLnyj
— Eleven Warriors (@11W) July 24, 2018
Lovie Smith, already one of #cfb's handsomest coaches, has grown a fantastic beard.
This is like giving Superman a pair of brass knuckles.@downthedrive pic.twitter.com/8oLX87ur0o
— Clayton Trutor (@ClaytonTrutor) July 24, 2018
I had to stop myself from giving a standing ovation as Lovie Smith unveiled one of great beards in college sports pic.twitter.com/2gTwPlc2MD
— Paul Myerberg (@PaulMyerberg) July 24, 2018
The beard received a pretty good response from everyone on social media and attending B1G Media Days.
Will Smith keep the beard for the football season? We’ll have to wait another month to find out.
Dustin grew up in the heart of Big Ten country and has been in sports media since 2010. He has been covering Big Ten football since 2014. You can follow him on Twitter: @SchutteCFB