{
  "id": 156152,
  "title": "Colts Superfan Gets Wild Haircut to Support the Team",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/05/colts-superfan-gets-wild-haircut-to-support-the-team",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-05T02:26:08.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Newsweek",
    "slug": "newsweek",
    "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/sports/nfl/colts-superfan-gets-wild-haircut-to-support-the-team-12284864"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "An Indianapolis Colts superfan, Seth Irskens, showcased his unwavering support for the team through a unique haircut. Irskens, who was honored as the Colts' Fan of the Year in 2024 and penned the \"Colts Anthem,\" collaborated with two barbers to craft an artistic masterpiece. The sides of Irskens' head are trimmed short, with a horseshoe-shaped cut on the left and his nickname, \"Da Flow,\" on the right. The back of his head, however, is where the true artistry lies - a prominent horse head flanked by a larger horseshoe, with negative space around the elements making them stand out. Irskens shared his new hairstyle with the world on social media, crediting Jones Barbershop's Steve Nixon and Chandler for their work. He jokingly signed off with a horse neigh, echoing the iconic sound he created at the end of his \"Colts Anthem.\" Irskens' \"Colts Anthem\" is a reimagined version of Phil Wickham's \"This is Our God,\" tailored to serve as the team's fight song, adapting weekly to correspond with each opponent. Irskens told the Indianapolis Star that the anthem brought him fame, but his dedication to the team remains his driving force. \"My fame and fandom mean a lot because after watching all the games for many years, going through the evolution of it all, all the growing pains and quarterback changes, I inspired my team to get pumped up whether we win or lose,\" Irskens shared. With his fresh, eye-catching haircut, it's clear that Seth Irskens will continue to be a prominent figure as the season progresses.",
  "summary": "Indianapolis Colts superfan Seth Irskens got a new haircut ahead of football season, and it's turning heads.",
  "key_points": [
    "Indianapolis Colts fan Seth Irskens gets unique haircut",
    "Horseshoe-shaped cut on left side, nickname \"Da Flow\" on right",
    "Back features prominent horse head and larger horseshoe"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Seth Irskens' bold haircut cements his status as a creative and dedicated superfan, showcasing his passion for the Colts and solidifying his role as a team motivator and personality.",
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  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}