duncan228
10-19-2008, 11:09 PM
You got schooled: Face it - Pop's beard must stay (http://www.mysanantonio.com/sports/spurs/You_got_schooled_Face_it_-_Pops_beard_must_stay.html)
Chris Ferrell - Express-News
Dear Gregg Popovich,
Please do not shave. I'm begging you.
The beard rules. Why else would it get as much attention as Manu Ginobili's injured ankle?
You see, it's been a tough month for beards, with mixed martial arts star Kimbo Slice's shocking loss to Seth Petruzelli, and all.
Kimbo had been carrying the beard flag for most of the year. He was primed to assume the title of baddest man on the planet, until he and his totally awesome beard were knocked out in 14 seconds — by a guy with pink hair.
That's why the beard world needs you to champion its cause, Pop. Last time a guy with pink hair tested you, he was sent packing. And the Spurs still got a handful of championship rings by doing things your way.
You've got a hall-of-fame résumé and have proven that you aren't a guy who caves to peer pressure. This is certainly not the time to start, no matter how many jokes about Moses you might hear.
Your beard even comes with a great story. It sprouted during a fishing trip into the Canadian wilderness, and after a brief encounter with a grizzly bear, it stayed.
You should be proud. I've begun the beard-growing process countless times. It rarely makes Week 2.
Anyone can start a beard. Being able to stick with it to the end says something about a man's toughness. They get itchy. There's a long stretch where they don't look good. And they aren't always popular with the ladies.
But nothing says “that guy is a real man,” like a strong beard — well, except for maybe the list of women romantically linked to Justin Timberlake. And even JT has been known to sport some facial hair while bringing Sexy Back.
So you're in good company.
The Bible is full of guys with beards. Abraham Lincoln, Ulysses S. Grant, Rutherford B. Hayes, James Garfield and Benjamin Harrison rode their beards to the White House.
ZZ Top and its beards made it all the way to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Kenny Rogers and his beard served up numerous hits and tasty chicken.
And is there any doubt that Bob Ross' own brushy beard gave him the insight needed to perfectly paint happy little trees?
But if you need another reason, consider this: A bearded Phil Jackson couldn't lead the Lakers past the Celtics in the NBA Finals last season. Everyone knows what the Spurs tend to do in odd numbered years — they win championships. Wouldn't that be a nice little jab at the Zen Master, who showed up for work clean-shaven this year?
Sincerely,
A guy who wishes he had the guts to grow that beard
Chris Ferrell - Express-News
Dear Gregg Popovich,
Please do not shave. I'm begging you.
The beard rules. Why else would it get as much attention as Manu Ginobili's injured ankle?
You see, it's been a tough month for beards, with mixed martial arts star Kimbo Slice's shocking loss to Seth Petruzelli, and all.
Kimbo had been carrying the beard flag for most of the year. He was primed to assume the title of baddest man on the planet, until he and his totally awesome beard were knocked out in 14 seconds — by a guy with pink hair.
That's why the beard world needs you to champion its cause, Pop. Last time a guy with pink hair tested you, he was sent packing. And the Spurs still got a handful of championship rings by doing things your way.
You've got a hall-of-fame résumé and have proven that you aren't a guy who caves to peer pressure. This is certainly not the time to start, no matter how many jokes about Moses you might hear.
Your beard even comes with a great story. It sprouted during a fishing trip into the Canadian wilderness, and after a brief encounter with a grizzly bear, it stayed.
You should be proud. I've begun the beard-growing process countless times. It rarely makes Week 2.
Anyone can start a beard. Being able to stick with it to the end says something about a man's toughness. They get itchy. There's a long stretch where they don't look good. And they aren't always popular with the ladies.
But nothing says “that guy is a real man,” like a strong beard — well, except for maybe the list of women romantically linked to Justin Timberlake. And even JT has been known to sport some facial hair while bringing Sexy Back.
So you're in good company.
The Bible is full of guys with beards. Abraham Lincoln, Ulysses S. Grant, Rutherford B. Hayes, James Garfield and Benjamin Harrison rode their beards to the White House.
ZZ Top and its beards made it all the way to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Kenny Rogers and his beard served up numerous hits and tasty chicken.
And is there any doubt that Bob Ross' own brushy beard gave him the insight needed to perfectly paint happy little trees?
But if you need another reason, consider this: A bearded Phil Jackson couldn't lead the Lakers past the Celtics in the NBA Finals last season. Everyone knows what the Spurs tend to do in odd numbered years — they win championships. Wouldn't that be a nice little jab at the Zen Master, who showed up for work clean-shaven this year?
Sincerely,
A guy who wishes he had the guts to grow that beard