Jacob Pullen's mom would like her son to shave his beard. Pullen, knowing all the people that are watching, says it's not happening.
↵↵↵"I feel like I'm obligated to keep it now," Pullen said. "Kansas State and Nike would get mad if I cut it."
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Surprisingly, Pullen says more people recognize him for the beard than, you know, that pretty good Kansas State basketball team.
↵↵↵"I used to could just go get on planes and walk past people, but now, whatever state I'm in, people come up and say, 'You're that bearded guy! I know you, man! I've seen you on TV, man! The double-overtime game!'" Pullen said with a laugh. "I get it all the time."
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There are probably some marketing opportunities to be had with that beard. Gillette might pay to see him shave.