Locks of Love: The Hair Behind the Helmet

by: Ngozi Ekeledo

The NFL sees a variety of touchdown celebration styles—some players choose the always entertaining victory jig or the ever lauded “back bump,” but another aspect of the game of pigskin often flies under the radar: a player’s hair game. It’s time to show a little love to some elaborate locks.

5. Terrelle Pryor Ohio State Buckeyes: The Gumby

T. Pryor is a fool for this one. Gumby's don't happen overnight. It has to be carefully planned, coordinated and manicured. Kid 'N' Play and Bobby Brown were rocking the gumby damn near before Pyror was born. Kuddos to the top college QB in the land for doing a little research and bringing this one back. I just want to know if he has a pick to keep it fresh during the games. I mean shouldn't it look messed up and nappy after you take a football helmet on and off and get sacked or tackled?