Once A Bengal Always A Bengal: A Plea To Marvin Lewis To Bring Back The 'Stache

by Josh Kirkendall on Oct 20, 2010 3:25 PM EDT in Analysis

Just in case you didn't know, Marvin Lewis' football career hasn't always been about coaching. At one point, he was actually a linebacker for the Idaho State Bengals -- yes, everything in life goes in full circle. Along with being a three-time All-Big Sky Conference linebacker between 1978-1980, Lewis actually came to Idaho State as a quarterback. After graduating, Lewis moved into the coaching ranks as a linebackers coach for the Idaho State Bengals before moving on to Long Beach State, New Mexico and the University of Pittsburgh. Lewis joined the NFL ranks in 1992 as a linebackers coach with the Pittsburgh Steelers until he was hired as a defensive coordinator with the Baltimore Ravens in 1996, who just relocated from that city north.

As they say, the rest is history.

That being said, that's not the point of this post. Idaho State University did a piece on Lewis with these AWESOME mustache bravado Lewis pictures when he was a linebacker in college.

Now that's badassery.

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That thing...

Is pure sex. I bet Marvin had to beat women away with two baseball bats.

by IFChris on Oct 20, 2010 4:03 PM EDT reply actions

Lando

He totally looks like a buff Lando Calrissian. I think i just found a new nickname. . .

by Mike Asher on Oct 20, 2010 4:18 PM EDT reply actions

You're totally right!

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by Josh Kirkendall on Oct 20, 2010 4:20 PM EDT up reply actions

What I've learned today is that Marvin Lewis should wear a cape and grow back his mustache.

This is our year!

by Paul Cannon on Oct 20, 2010 4:54 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs

If it would motivate the locker room, I’m all for it.

by FriarBob on Oct 20, 2010 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions

Fly like Dolemite!

It ain't easy being greasy...

by D-Day77 on Oct 21, 2010 2:29 AM EDT up reply actions

this

www.fantasydaddy.com

by Joe Goodberry on Oct 20, 2010 4:26 PM EDT up reply actions

+1

get this man some Colt 45!

by Rocket_Man_G on Oct 20, 2010 5:30 PM EDT up reply actions

+1

by Throw the ball on Oct 20, 2010 5:48 PM EDT up reply actions

Works every time!!

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by TennBengalfan on Oct 20, 2010 7:35 PM EDT up reply actions

Billy Dee was an O.G.

It ain't easy being greasy...

by D-Day77 on Oct 20, 2010 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions

I am going to shave off my goatee, keep the porn stash, and get me some 70's leather zip up boots.

Then I am going to put on some shoulder pads and be like Ike Turner and smack somebody up!

It ain't easy being greasy...

by D-Day77 on Oct 21, 2010 2:28 AM EDT up reply actions

+1

by smoormandiddy on Oct 21, 2010 6:11 AM EDT up reply actions

+1!

by Rocket_Man_G on Oct 20, 2010 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions

Whoopie Goldberg and Behar just walked off the stage!

"If we always agree, one of us is not necessary"

by JUNGLEJOHN on Oct 21, 2010 8:29 AM EDT up reply actions

in other moustache related news

If anyone is interested, there has recently been a movement picking up speed across the globe for a male-oriented cancer awareness, specifically it benefits Prostate Cancer Foundation. YES I am dead serious, and its a pretty cool way to contribute while also raising awareness and looking really f’ing good. it’s called “Movember” and you can find out more details on how to register/donate or get involved at http://us.movember.com/

Thanks

by TruWhoDey on Oct 20, 2010 5:18 PM EDT reply actions