Dyed eyebrows and half-shaved beards: football players pose in odd roster pictures

DENVER ( KDVR ) — Colorado School of Mines posted its 2024 football roster , which showcases the new and returning players, many of which went all out with some unconventional looks for media day.

From freshmen with dyed eyebrows to seniors with half a beard or handlebar mustaches, many players among the over 100-person team participated in this fun tradition.

While these roster photos are unorthodox for the average roster pictures, these photos are not so uncommon in the program.

You probably wouldn’t be as shocked if you went through roster photos in years past, where players are pictured throughout the seasons with mohawks, pigtails, and many handlebar mustaches.

Tim Flynn, assistant athletic director for communications at Mines, said it started in 2016 or 2017, although it has “evolved” over the years.

In years past, what started as possibly a silly grin or a few players with headbands turned into players with half their beards shaved and dyed eyebrows for picture day.

Flynn doesn’t believe there’s any real reason behind the photos, other than “Just the guys having fun with it,” Flynn said.

Don’t worry, there are many more silly roster pictures on the full 2024 roster that can be found on the Colorado School of Mines football website.

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