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The Battle of the Beards 2014 - Round 1


Jeremy Igo

Round 1: Kalil vs Turner   

94 members have voted

  1. 1. Who has the better beard?

    • Ryan Kalil
      90
    • Trai Turner
      4


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While other websites are concerning themselves with the usual reporting of seemingly important Panthers news, we at the huddle focus on things that get to the heart of what makes a man great.

 

That is, of course, his beard.

 

 

The winner moves on to round the next round. Single elimination, go strong or go home.

 

The winner of the beard contest will be presented with a grooming kit worthy of such a masterful piece of face art.

 

 

ROUND 1

 

 

Ryan Kalil vs Trai Turner

 

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The wiley veteran against the young upstart.

 

Judge beards on growth, style, and character. What does the beard say about the man and does it ring true?

 

Place your vote in the poll at the top of this page.

 

 

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Hmm....Kalil's is rugged and free-spirited, while Turner's is strictly groomed and authoritative. Turner's is the beard of a man who wants to inflict his will on someone else, fitting for an offensive guard looking to open holes in the run game. Kalil's is a beard of experience, one that comes from training his focus and skills on things far more important that something as simple minded as shaving, and that experience and wisdom is what makes him a fantastic leader of the offensive line and makes those around him better for it.

Strong entries, but Kalil is of course the winner simply because Turner's beard is greatness projected while Kalil's is greatness achieved.

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