Social Hour: LSU's new beer, Kentucky's new facility and more
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Both Conference USA and the Sun Belt unveiled its preseason media polls Thursday. Middle Tennessee is predicted to win C-USA’s East Division while Southern Miss takes the West.
Conference USA releases its preseason poll. MTSU picked in the East, USM in the West: https://t.co/J40dIbgdZK pic.twitter.com/yyYQSZFbA5
— Dr. Saturday (@YahooDrSaturday) July 21, 2016
In the Sun Belt, Appalachian State barely edged out Arkansas State in total points. Both schools received five first-place votes.
And here's your Sun Belt preseason poll. App State picked to win the league over Ark State: https://t.co/HkWPrK3qHw pic.twitter.com/pY2CGcJseC
— Dr. Saturday (@YahooDrSaturday) July 21, 2016
You’re going to like this, LSU fans. Tin Roof Brewery, based in Baton Rouge, announced a new premium lager Thursday called Bayou Bengal. The beer is officially licensed by LSU and has the school’s Tiger logo on purple and gold cans.
Coming soon to a cooler near you! #geauxlocal #geauxtigers #bayoubengal pic.twitter.com/uZNqcwKDOH
— Tin Roof Brewing Co. (@TinRoofBeer) July 21, 2016
Kentucky’s brand new, $45 million football facility is ready to go. Wildcats players got their first glance at the new digs. They were impressed and excited.
Kentucky players got a look at the school’s new $45M football facility: https://t.co/B8nKl66hMu (via @UKAthletics) pic.twitter.com/l00ZxgJhI0
— Dr. Saturday (@YahooDrSaturday) July 21, 2016
Kyle Boyd signed with Baylor back in 2011, but opted to serve in the Marines instead. Five years later, Boyd is back in Waco and officially on the Baylor roster.
After 5 years in the Marines, 2011 Mes Horn LB & #Baylor signee Kyle Boyd is with the Bears. Now 23 & a true frosh. pic.twitter.com/9XOIIDXu7w
— Kevin Lonnquist (@baylorrivals) July 21, 2016
Texas A&M head coach Kevin Sumlin made a promise to his team if the Aggies win the SEC this season. People won’t forget that one.
Highlight of the night at Dallas Coach's Night? @CoachSumlin agreeing to shave a block ATM into his head if Ags win 2016 SEC title
— Billy Liucci (@billyliucci) July 21, 2016
ESPNU turned asked several ACC coaches for their favorite Snapchat filter at media days Thursday. The results were, um, interesting.
We asked David Cutcliffe what his favorite Snapchat filter was…this is what happened. #ACCKickoff pic.twitter.com/ikaslJFfcf
— ESPNU (@ESPNU) July 21, 2016
NARDUZZI SMASH #ACCKickoff pic.twitter.com/5mo8tkMc0c
— ESPNU (@ESPNU) July 21, 2016
Bronco! @UVa_Football #ACCKickoff pic.twitter.com/JE3hhWIRbc
— ESPNU (@ESPNU) July 21, 2016
WE GOT PAUL JOHNSON TO DO SNAPCHAT #ACCKickoff pic.twitter.com/QlvQpnS2EO
— ESPNU (@ESPNU) July 21, 2016
Good news for Tulsa fans: You can now drink beer at H.A. Chapman Stadium.
Here's the story: Beer will be sold at #TulsaFB home games this season https://t.co/UcejeApdCK pic.twitter.com/0zgS0EzCl9
— Kelly Hines (@KellyHinesTW) July 21, 2016
In other stadium news, Penn State AD Sandy Barbour said Beaver Stadium will likely lose some seats when it undergoes upcoming renovations. Don’t worry, Penn State fans. It will still stay in six-figure territory – above 100,000.
Penn State AD Sandy Barbour says Beaver Stadium's capacity will likely decrease with renovation. Still 100,000+ https://t.co/p3skZV1ZNe
— Dr. Saturday (@YahooDrSaturday) July 21, 2016
Georgia Tech dismissed a promising back for violating team rules.
Georgia Tech B-back C.J. Leggett dismissed from team https://t.co/38Bm6cUD79 pic.twitter.com/2Ur9dT9QXU
— AJC Sports (@AJCsports) July 21, 2016
A few interesting quotes from ACC commissioner John Swofford:
1-on-1 w/Swoff: Says Notre Dame will receive full share of #ACCNetwork revenue, as opposed to the 1/5 share it gets from overall rights.
— David Teel (@DavidTeelatDP) July 21, 2016
Asked Swoff his opinion on 8/9 league football games. Said he leans 9 to enhance #ACC brand. Discussions continue. #ACCNetwork #ACCKickoff
— David Teel (@DavidTeelatDP) July 21, 2016