Social Hour: Frank Beamer gets a pedicure, mascot news and more
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After 29 seasons as head coach of Virginia Tech, Frank Beamer seems to really be enjoying retirement. Eating a milkshake while getting a pedicure? That’s hard to beat.
Coach Beamer getting a pedicure while enjoying a milkshake?
Yes, please!
HT @AyoKJones pic.twitter.com/Ea4wrdRxss— VT Football (@VT_Football) May 22, 2016
It’s been nearly 25 years since Clemson coach Dabo Swinney’s time as an Alabama wide receiver, but he showed he’s still got some skills in a recent flag football game.
It's been nearly 25 years since his playing days, but Dabo Swinney's still got some skills: https://t.co/1S3U9jK7Hm pic.twitter.com/q7z2brYAqT
— Dr. Saturday (@YahooDrSaturday) May 23, 2016
Texas freshman wide receiver Collin Johnson has some serious athleticism. Watch him catch a pass one-handed while doing a backflip.
Texas freshman WR Collin Johnson has crazy athleticism. A backflip catch? No problem. https://t.co/gx9N6bHHEh pic.twitter.com/aNK0GINGh9
— Dr. Saturday (@YahooDrSaturday) May 22, 2016
It looks like Michigan’s satellite camp in Australia will still happen, but the Wolverines need to find a new host first. ProKick Australia, UM’s initial host, was classified as a “recruiting agency” by the NCAA. According to MLive.com, it may not be long until UM announces a replacement.
Sorry to announce that due to some NCAA rules, Prokick can NOT host the Michigan Camp here in Australia. #crazytimes
— Nathan Chapman (@ProkickAus) May 23, 2016
Michigan's Australia camp can proceed as long as it secures a new host. It looks like Harbaugh is prepared, too. https://t.co/nhCcVVVi6N
— Dr. Saturday (@YahooDrSaturday) May 23, 2016
There was some bad news in the mascot world on Monday. LSU announced that Mike VI, its live tiger mascot, was diagnosed with an “extremely rare” form of cancer. Doctors said Mike VI’s “attitude and demeanor are unchanged” and could live for another 1-2 years with treatment.
From @LSU School of Veterinary Medicine: Mike VI Diagnosed with Cancer. https://t.co/A39m9Bl1y4 #LSU pic.twitter.com/YB71900T54
— LSU Tigers (@LSUsports) May 23, 2016
In other mascot news, Texas announced that its next live longhorn mascot, Bevo XV, has been chosen and will be revealed to the public in the season opener against Notre Dame on Sept. 4. Bevo XV succeeds Bevo XIV, who died in October 2015.
NEWS: Bevo XV to make public debut when Texas Football hosts Notre Dame. https://t.co/nbFsrjt8tW pic.twitter.com/eRyApnvCKH
— Texas Longhorns (@TexasSports) May 23, 2016
Mississippi State landed a commitment from a wide receiver who is an early candidate for our 2017 signing day all-name team.
In-state WR prospect Kymbotric Mason commits to Mississippi State https://t.co/AIq97OLkWl
— Michael Carvell (@Carvell_AJC) May 22, 2016
North Texas athletic director Rick Villarreal announced Monday that he will step down, effective June 20. Villarreal was hired as AD in April 2001.
MGB breaking news -- Rick Villarreal stepping down as UNT's athletic director: https://t.co/ksUWpsdDkr pic.twitter.com/cGBIERpkps
— Brett Vito (@brettvito) May 23, 2016
James Pierre, a three-star defensive back from Deerfield Beach, Fla., was officially added as a member of Syracuse’s 2016 recruiting class. Pierre originally signed with North Carolina, but was denied admissions.
Syracuse announced the addition of James Pierre, a cornerback from Deefield Beach, Florida. https://t.co/eWpOff3AXR
— Dr. Saturday (@YahooDrSaturday) May 22, 2016
It was announced Monday that the Arkansas State vs. Utah State game originally scheduled for September 17 has been moved to Friday, September 16. The game will be nationally broadcast on CBS Sports Network.
Utah State’s Home Football Game Against Arkansas State Moving to Friday, Sept. 16https://t.co/Deqm4Q4Hnu pic.twitter.com/LzSKw14MdB
— Utah State Football (@USUFootball) May 23, 2016