
B/R 5th Down: Donald Trump Calls the Hogs, Dabo Swinney Attempts the 'Whip'
Editor's Note: The 5th Down captures the top social college football stories of the week. Because the long, grueling offseason is underway, we'll focus on things that make us laugh, think or maybe cry, but mostly laugh.
1. Here's Donald Trump Calling the Hogs in Hot Springs, Arkansas
Nope, we're not talking about anything else political here. This ain't politics. It's football, and calling the hogs is always great no matter who's doing it, so we're just going to leave this here for you to enjoy.
(Glances into comment section.)
(Weeps.)
2. RARE FOOTAGE: Dabo Does the 'Whip'
What we have here rivals any homemade footage of Bigfoot or the Loch Ness Monster. It's grainy, short and doesn't show everything. We think Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney is doing the "Whip," as seen in Silento's music video for "Watch Me," but is it authentic? It could be a man DISGUISED as Dabo. You decide for yourself.
3. Check out This Video of a Skydiver Parachuting into Montana's Washington-Grizzly Stadium
We don't dive into the FCS ranks too often around here, but this is a warranted exception. Check out this cool footage of a skydiver parachuting into Montana's Washington-Grizzly Stadium. You have to get all the way through to see him land, but the view is pretty spectacular.
Also, bonus points for the Bon Jovi soundtrack.
4. Behold the World's Newest Baylor Fan: Briles Baer
Since Big 12 media days start Monday, it's appropriate that we include a Baylor story about a boy named Briles.
No, not Art Briles. Briles Baer, who was born July 5. Brice Cherry of the Waco Tribune-Herald had this gem of a story:
"When Justin Baer learned he was going to have a little boy, a feeling of joy and wonder swept over him.
All the natural questions sprang to mind: He imagined what his son might look like, what his personality would reflect. He envisioned future games of catch and trips to the ballpark.
What Justin didn’t need to ponder was the boy’s name. He had a good one picked out already — Briles Randall Baer.
"
What did Art Briles think of the name?
“I was just kind of like, well, OK, here we go,” Briles told Cherry. “It’s kind of funny, but also a proud moment. Certainly from my point of view, it makes me feel pretty good, because when somebody names their child it’s a huge deal.”
5. Miami's New Uniforms Are...Not Bad, Actually
Adidas gets a bad rap for its uniforms, unfair or not. However, the company did pretty well with Miami's new Techfit uniforms, which you can see in the tweets above. The all-white Stormtrooper look is especially sharp.
6. The Autonomy Whatsthatnow?
So, this is new. "The Autonomy 5," huh? Is that, like, official or something? Did we get a press release? Or is this an interchangeable phrase for Power Five? This is important, because #brands.
Also, first of all, The Autonomy 5 sounds like the title of a coming-of-age indie film about a group of friends who are road-tripping to find themselves, and "Autonomy 5" is the name of the mix tape they made. You know, because it's metaphorical and they're free spirits and all that. Boom, there's your title.
Second, group-conference naming seems to fluctuate frequently. First it was BCS and non-BCS. Then it was Power Five and Group of Five. Now it's Autonomy 5. According to whom, we're not sure. But...
We have to do better, people. There's nothing wrong with saying a conference is major or mid-major. Or, we can just not name them at all. There is that.
7. The Beamermobile Is Exactly What You Think It Is
Virginia Tech prides itself on doing things the old-fashioned way. You know, the blue-collar, lunch pail-in-hand type of way. It's why the Hokies would be PFTCommenter's favorite college football team—if PFTC cared about college football, that is.
So when given the choice between taking a private jet or the BEAMERMOBILE to the ACC kickoff, Virginia Tech naturally chose the Beamermobile, which, we think, is a certified pre-owned Subaru. Safe, reliable, but not too flashy.
Then again, Blacksburg, Virginia, to Pinehurst, North Carolina, where the ACC kickoff is held, is about a four-hour drive with no convenient, major airports nearby. So it's probably a matter of ease as much as anything else.
8. Cardale Jones Has Game
Hey, man. When you got it, you got it. And Ohio State quarterback Cardale Jones has got it. Jones attended the ESPYs last week in Los Angeles and decided that he was going to use the opportunity to tweet some virtual head nods and winks toward Ronda Rousey, who won the Best Fighter and Best Female Athlete awards.
Jones' efforts did end up catching Rousey's eye, and apparently they made an impression.
Well done, sir. Game respect game.
9. Your College Football Quote of the Week
There will never be another coach like Steve Spurrier. That's why he's so beloved. His level of wit is unmatched and troll-tastic. But, it feels like Arkansas coach Bret Bielema isn't too far behind as far as quote machines go.
SEC media days were, as usual, full of great one-liners. But I don't know if any one topped this from Bielema:
10. Your College Football GIF of the Week
Speaking of Spurrier...
Ben Kercheval is a lead writer for college football. He's at Big 12 media days, asking all the important questions, and on Twitter @BenKercheval.
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