Junior All-Big Ten LB Jake Ryan, who tore his ACL recently, is known for his flowing blonde hair flailing out of his helmet as he crushes running backs and harasses QB's. Almost as much as Denard Robinson's deadlocks, Ryan's viking-like locks have made him a universally know player among Big Ten football fans.... but not anymore.
Ryan, who is recovering from surgery this week, shaved off his hair and donated it, he announced on Twitter.
The ladies of Ann Arbor all just shed a tear...
Jake as a freshman
Jake this past fall as a sophomore
Jake: Before and after
No more golden locks
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