When a horned lizard feels threatened by a predator, it typically flattens and freezes in place in an attempt to blend in with the ground. But the reptile has another — albeit gross and unusual — defense mechanism, which is to shoot blood out of its eye sockets in an
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Northern Iowa Panthers To Celebrate Sweet 16 Run With Throwback Uniforms
This season will mark the 10th anniversary of Northern Iowa’s Ali Farokhmanesh hitting a three-pointer to seal a win over top-seeded Kansas on the way to an appearance in the Sweet 16, so the Panthers will wear throwback uniforms this season to celebrate the momentous occasion. That said, the only
Rutgers Scarlet Knights Unveil New Basketball Uniforms
Rutgers’ athletic programs have outfitted by adidas since the 2017-18 academic year, but the men’s basketball program on Wednesday evening unveiled new uniforms that — interestingly enough — use a key design element first introduced by Nike. The uniforms themselves — which come in home white, road scarlet and black
Texas Longhorns To Celebrate 1969 National Championship With Throwback Uniforms
Texas will celebrate the 50th anniversary of its 1969 national championship by wearing throwback uniforms during this Saturday’s game against Kansas (8 p.m. on the Longhorn Network). The biggest difference between the Longhorns’ current burnt orange home jersey and the throwback set is the lack of the school name across
Auburn Tigers Nix New Primary Logo
They say history repeats itself — and in the case of Auburn attempting to change its logo, this is truer than ever. Back in 1995, the Tigers asked the public to submit designs that would replace the university’s primary logo. The idea was met with opposition from fans, students and
Arizona Wildcats To Wear Desert Swarm Throwback Uniforms For Homecoming
As a nod to the “Desert Swarm” defense of the 1990s, Arizona announced it will wear throwback uniforms for its homecoming game against Oregon State on Nov. 2. The Wildcats put together one of the nation’s fiercest defenses under the guidance of legendary head coach Dick Tomey, holding opponents to
Samford Offensive Lineman Changes Name To Honor Stepfather
When Samford senior offensive lineman George Grimwade took the field against No. 25 The Citadel on Sept. 28, he did so with a new last name on the back of his jersey. The 6-foot-8, 313-pounder from Miami had legally changed his name to George Grimwade-Musto in honor of his stepfather,
Syracuse Orange Unveil New Basketball Court Design
Syracuse’s Jim Boeheim Court will have a new look this season, as the Orange are set to officially unveil the redesigned hardwood during their annual Orange vs. White scrimmage on Oct. 11. Naturally, Syracuse’s Block “S” and Jim Boeheim’s signature remain at center court. But the court, which has been
Louisville Cardinals Hand Out Gold Jersey To Top Practice Performer
In an effort to make practices more competitive, Louisville head coach Chris Mack bestows a gold jersey to one of his players each week. It’s a tradition that dates back to his days as an assistant at Xavier, and allows the team to see which player has been most productive
Iowa Hawkeyes Tease New Basketball Uniforms
With the college basketball season right around the corner, programs across the country have started unveiling their new uniforms. The latest team to do so was Iowa, which offered a glimpse of its new home threads on Tuesday evening. While we’ve yet to get a full head-to-toe look at Iowa’s
Purdue Boilermakers Unveil Moon-Themed Helmet For Homecoming
Purdue will celebrate its connection to space travel and pay tribute to the 50th anniversary of the moon landing with brand new helmets for the Boilermakers’ homecoming game against Maryland. The white helmet features moon craters in the Motion “P” logo, as well as footprints on the silver stripe down
Syracuse Orange Unveil New Basketball Uniforms
While Syracuse’s contract extension with Nike this offseason resulted in a significant uniform overhaul for the football program, the Orange men’s basketball team received only subtle changes to its look for the 2019-20 campaign. As you can see in the video posted Wednesday night, the school name remains prominently displayed