We've always been big fans Troy Tulowitzki's once-prodigious mullet (bring it back, Troy!), but until today, we had no idea that it was also an homage to Tulo's younger days. Thanks to the Colorado Rockies' Instagram account, though, we can now enjoy this picture of a mulleted, 8-year-old version of Tulo.

We all owe our gratitude to tipster Matt, who spotted this "merm" (mullet + perm, he suggests) at the Packers' training camp recently. Matt called it "your very own Davy [Crockett] hat." I'd point out that it would also be perfect under a skiing or hockey helmet: there's no risk of helmet hair, because half of your hair is …

Your morning roundup for April 13, the day Justin Bieber reminded us that the Middle East is still fucked up.

In the 6th inning of last night's Rockies-Dodgers game, Vin Scully decided to carefully examine Troy Tulowitzki's hairstyle after learning it is called a mullet, which to Scully had always been—and always will be—a type of fish. Listen. [Wezen-Ball]

The nation of Iran has officially made mullets illegal. But if you've got one, you got $5 off at the Pittsburgh Zoo yesterday! This being said, there's never a good time to be in Iran or Pittsburgh.

Randy Johnson has had a tremendous impact on the San Francisco Giants' pitching staff, but not because of his experience and wisdom. It's because he has youngsters like Tim Lincecum believing in the power of the mullet.