Belt Loops: Look, The NFL Signed Someone From EMU

A handful of MAC links for this glorious Tuesday:

• It actually happened! Linebacker Neal Howey was given a chance in training camp with the Seattle Seahawks. In this interview he says he's looking to make an impact on special teams, as undersized linebackers are prone to do. [Monroe News]

• SBN's new Notre Dame blog examined the end zone patterns around the country, noticing that Kent State's slashes extend all the way to the boundary unlike ND's. Furthermore, Temple uses NO end zone tapestry. Perhaps they couldn't get that in the Lincoln Financial Stadium lease agreement. [One Foot Down]

• Graham Couch gives us five people to watch during their fall practice, or rather five people he may let you know about in the future since they are curiosities. One of them is backup quarterback Tyler VanTubbergen, who doesn't pose an immediate threat to Alex Carder for the job, but they say he's legit. [MLive]

•  The secret to CMU's success? Their kicker. [Morning Sun]