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Chris Beard spoke to the media after the game and gave some of his thoughts on the contest, starting with his praise for LSU. "A lot of respect for LSU basketball and the coach," Beard said.

Chris Beard directed his Ole Miss basketball team to a big lead against Kentucky, which it would beat, when he namedropped Bob Knight at halftime. Beard came up under the Knight coaching tree ...

I’ve never really had a problem growing a full beard as much as maintaining it without the itchiness or irritation. My facial hair is rather coarse and, at a certain length, has a slight curl to it.