They've got a foxtail inventory issue in Atlanta.
"We can't keep 'em in the store," says Domenick Towns, manager at Exclusive Game Style House.
The foxtail sales escalated quickly after Cam Newton, who often shops there, wore one to a postgame news conference during the regular season. He's followed that with a poof ball hat and zebra pants in the postseason. The pants, which he wore on his flight to the Bay Area for Super Bowl 50, sold out quickly despite a $850 price tag.
Newton is already a big name in football, but fashion experts say he might become one in the style world as well. And not just because a North Carolina city is giving out awards for the best "Cam Pants" at a Panthers rally.
"Designers definitely love him, trust me," said Yahoo Style editor-in-chief Joe Zee.
Newton's appeal lies beyond the eye-popping accessories at the exorbitant prices, though. He has made an imprint by pairing the wilder elements of his wardrobe with conservative elements as well. The zebra pants, designed by Versace, were paired with a dark sweater and tie.
"By taking the zebra pants and then toning it down with a sweater and jacket, that shows he knows how to wear fashion, right there," said stylist and fashion expert Dawn Del Russo.
Del Russo, who was largely unfamiliar with Newton before looking over his wardrobe choices this week, said the combinations that he wears make him stand out even more than he otherwise would.
"I look at someone like Cam," says Zee, "and what's worked for athletes in the past is that fine line between good taste and over-the-top vulgar. There is something quite daring and bold about his sartorial choices. There is a coolness about it. I do think it works on Cam."
California dreaming
TBS's Conan O'Brien, after noting that the Dow ended the day down 249 points: "I'm sorry, did I say the Dow? I meant the Lakers."
Under par for course
From Dwight Perry of The Seattle Times:
"Seven teenagers who took a joy ride aboard some golf carts from a course in La Joya, Texas -- and left a half-dozen of them submerged in a nearby canal -- face possible theft and/or criminal-mischief charges after causing about $100,000 in damage.
"In other words, that could be one costly 6-under."
Headline
From sportspickle.com:
"Jim Harbaugh opens foster home for troubled 2017 five-star recruits"
Sports quiz
What player is credited with the longest kickoff return in a Super Bowl game?
Sports answer
Jacoby Jones, Baltimore vs. San Francisco, XLVII (108 yards)
Sports on 02/07/2016