Cardale Jones got fans talking Friday when he posted this photo on Instagram.
The picture? A photoshopped rendition of a black-and-red Ohio State uniform, something not yet in the Buckeyes' repertoire. "How Sick Would This Be," Jones wrote.
A special uniform like that would be long (and somewhat) overdue for the Buckeyes. Rumors of a black alternate uniform circulated last season before Urban Meyer halted the fun by saying there were no such plans. Still, Meyer said he would be fine with it "somewhere down the road."
It's definitely pretty slick. But, for whatever reason, it just seems like black is a great choice for a uniform. (Just ask Iowa fans.) Twitter was aflutter just three months ago for a similar wardrobe change at Penn State. Defensive back Jordan Lucas and running back Akeel Lynch excited the fan base with this Photoshop, and James Franklin was eventually asked about the possibility. The answer? Possibly, but time moves slow on uniform changes.
Maybe we'll see something similar in The Horseshoe soon enough. Or maybe schools should open up some sort of concept contest to fans because there's been some cool-looking mock-ups floating around. (Hint, hint, Maryland.)
Now, on to the links ...
If Nebraska DE Joe Keels was a bust last season, he had his reasons -- he learned his brother and father were killed in separate incidents on back-to-back days.
Ohio State running back Ezekiel Elliott is one of seven finalists for the Sullivan Award, which goes to the nation's top amateur athlete.
Retired ex-Wisconsin LB Chris Borland will return three-fourths of his signing bonus to the San Francisco 49ers.
Illinois QB Wes Lunt is welcoming the pressure.
Michigan WR Devin Funchess says he's still not 100 percent because of a severe toe injury that occurred during the season.
Quarterback Jake Rudock could still transfer to Michigan, and his former high school coach called him a "tremendous leader."
Michigan State running back Jeremy Langford wants to remain in-state at the next level by landing with the Detroit Lions in the NFL.
Redshirt freshman DeAndre Thompkins is one of a handful of standouts early on in Penn State's spring practice, according to coach James Franklin.
One blog believes Minnesota RB David Cobb could be a "mid-to-late round steal" in the NFL draft.
Several former Rutgers football players took part in a charity basketball game over the weekend, hosted by ex-LB Antonio Lowery.