Weber St. football: Morris helps Weber State look sharp

OGDEN — If there's one thing the Weber State Wildcats know about cornerback Josh Morris, it's that he's a cut above the rest.

He's also a pretty good football player.

But when some of the Weber State players need a stylish fade, a design cut into their hair or just a minor touchup, Morris is the person they turn to for help. He may be a lockdown corner, but Morris also contributes for the Wildcats as the team's barber.

"I can do any kind of fade you want," Morris said. "I do it all. That's like my little hobby and it keeps some change in my pocket. It's an honest business."

Business, however, is a little slow at the moment. The Wildcats are currently in their grueling fall camp, and the last thing on their minds is how their hair looks.

"Everybody's tired," Morris said. "Mine is even looking rough right now. It's camp. When you're not practicing, you're in a meeting, and when you're not in a meeting, you're sleeping, and when you're not sleeping, you're eating. Probably during media day I'll have a showcase (of nice-looking Weber State hairdos) out there."

Morris even cuts his own hair.

"I want to look good," Morris said. "I trust myself. Nobody is as good as me."

When it comes to stopping receivers in the Big Sky, Morris is just as efficient. As a senior this season, the Wildcats are counting on him to shut down an entire side of the field.

Morris is coming off a junior season in which he intercepted five passes, recorded 73 tackles, was named a first-team All-Big Sky pick and an honorable mention All-American by The Sports Network. That set the stage for Morris to earn several preseason accolades this summer. He was the only unanimous all-conference pick on defense for the Big Sky's preseason team. He was also named to the watch list for the Buck Buchanan Award, which is given out to the top defensive player in the Football Championship Subdivision.

Coach Ron McBride said Morris deserves the recognition.

"He's a true lockdown corner and he's got a lot of ability," McBride said. "He's a good player. He's kind of in a league of his own right now. He's a proven commodity."

Morris has become Weber State's shutdown corner without as much experience in football as other elite players. He only played one season in high school when he intercepted five passes and scored three touchdowns as a senior. He went to junior college for one season before transferring to Weber State prior to his sophomore year.