Before the season even gets going, Florida linebacker Alex Anzalone may have already won the award for the best looking hair in the SEC.
During his media availability Monday, the linebacker made some waves on Twitter thanks to his Thor-like haircut:
Apparently some people call #Gators LB Alex Anzalone 'Thor.' He's no Victor Hedman, but… pic.twitter.com/mmafohvRrc
— Matt Baker (@MBakerTBTimes) August 29, 2016
Anzalone even claims to have been mistaken for the god of thunder while out dining:
Alex Anzalone said he's mistaken for Thor at Mi Apa (@eddypineiro1's spot). Think he just needs the hammer though. pic.twitter.com/3vQ4Ls7WfL
— Patrick Pinak (@pinakk12) August 29, 2016
Anzalone making a case for first team All-Hair consideration. https://t.co/Ilp8cECi9U
— Brandon Zimmerman (@BZSEC) August 29, 2016
#TheFlow https://t.co/L04NQsQrxv
— Andy Olson (@ByAndrewOlson) August 29, 2016
While he may not shy away from the Thor comparisons, Anzalone wants no part of being lumped into a certain Remember the Titans character:
One nickname #Gators LB Alex Anzalone isn't crazy about with his long blond hair: Sunshine.
— Andy Olson (@ByAndrewOlson) August 29, 2016
Now among the few experienced players at linebacker for the Gators entering the season, Anzalone is attempting to return from an early season shoulder injury which cost him all but two games in 2015. The linebacker also lost significant action due to injury in 2013. If Anzalone makes it through the year unscathed, he may want to consider keeping his hair for good luck.
A graduate of the University of Tennessee, Michael Wayne Bratton oversees the news coverage for Saturday Down South. Michael previously worked for FOX Sports and NFL.com
