"SUNSHINE" NO MORE -- C.J. BEATHARD CUTS HIS HAIR

We don't normally cover too many follicle-related stories around these parts, but when Iowa's new starting quarterback gets rid of his trademark locks (and probably the most recognizable hair to adron a Hawkeye player since Mitch King), well, we make an exception.

Three years later and it was finally long enough to give to Wigs For Kids! Gonna miss the flow but glad I could help out a good cause! #noflow #cancersucks #gohawks

A photo posted by C.J. Beathard (@ceejaybeat_hard) on May 21, 2015 at 8:28pm PDT

Goodbye, C.J.'s hair.  Adios, "Sunshine" jokes.  Perhaps we'll meet again someday... Kudos to C.J. for giving up his hair for a very good cause, though.  As ESPN notes, Wigs For Kids donates custom-made wigs (valued at $1800 per wig) to children who have lost their hair due to cancer treatments.

Now we're just left with the hope that, unlike the mighty Samson, Beathard's hair was not the source of his powers. The Iowa offense has enough question marks already without C.J. losing the mojo that made so many fans (and, eventually, coaches) become infatuated with his ability.

Meanwhile, at least we still have Drew Ott's mullet... OH DAMMIT.

EDIT: The Gazette has a gallery of C.J.'s hair through the years.  Here's our recommended musical accompaniment as you flip through that gallery:

(H/T to Chad Leistikow at The Des Moines Register)