What do you think about the Naval Acemedy's new position specific helmets?

2015-11-30T20:26:47-05:00

I think that these uniforms look cool. While I have no idea how money works in big Navy I think it might be a bit excessive getting a new football uniform every year or so. I can see the PR attraction but is this necessary? Ahh, who am I kidding? I just want Under Armour pt gear. Thoughts?

For the first time in NCAA history, a college football team will have its players wearing different helmets during the game based on the position they play.

And no, it's not the Oregon Ducks.

The Navy Midshipmen will be wearing special "Navy Fleet" uniforms for the Army-Navy game on Saturday, Dec. 12, in Philadelphia.
Although the uniforms look sharp, the new look is all about the helmets.

There will be a total of seven different hand-painted helmets worn by Midshipmen players during the game, representing "seven of the historic ships that make up the U.S. Naval Fleet." Each position group will be assigned a specific helmet that will pay tribute to one of the seven ships.

Response by SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL made Nov 30 at 2015 8:30 PM

2015-11-30T20:30:24-05:00

LT Private RallyPoint Member this is a game-changer and brings pride upon the military and its heritage.

Response by PO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 30 at 2015 8:30 PM

2015-11-30T20:30:24-05:00

Likely paid for by this: http://www.navysports.com/supportnavy/navy-blue-gold.html

It is 100% necessary!!

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Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 30 at 2015 8:31 PM

2015-11-30T20:31:52-05:00

I like it! I'm all about a uniform when it comes to football!
1) Oregon
2) Maryland

Response by LCDR Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 30 at 2015 8:34 PM

2015-11-30T20:34:21-05:00

Navy football is one of if not the only profitable service academy sport, so taxpayer money isn't supplying the uniforms and it isn't part of the defense budget. So I'm all for new uniforms :)

Response by CPT Ahmed Faried made Nov 30 at 2015 8:37 PM

2015-11-30T20:37:40-05:00

meanwhile sequestration...

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 30 at 2015 8:41 PM

2015-11-30T20:41:46-05:00

Those are some sharp helmets.

--is that to help them to know where they have to line up?

GO ARMY!!! BEAT NAVY!!!!

*disclaimer*. Yes I know we don't stand too much of a chance this year, but still have to root for Army..

Response by LCDR Rabbah Rona Matlow made Nov 30 at 2015 8:45 PM

2015-11-30T20:45:41-05:00

I remain unconvinced of the benefit of Service Academies in general, but I know I'm in the minority...

Response by PO1 William "Chip" Nagel made Nov 30 at 2015 8:48 PM

2015-11-30T20:48:14-05:00

Now that is Pretty Cool!

Response by LTC Stephen C. made Nov 30 at 2015 9:20 PM

2015-11-30T21:20:12-05:00

LT Private RallyPoint Member, there's something to be said for trendy uniforms, and the helmets are something to behold. I guess it started with Oregon. I think among all the uniforms and accessories, Oregon could wear a different uniform every game for the next 100 years!
I personally prefer tradition and continuity with football uniforms. My alma mater, Auburn University (we're terrible this year, I know), has worn essentially the same uniforms (home and away) since at least 1957.
I really dislike the current trend of schools wearing uniforms that have nothing to do with school colors. Teams take the field with gray or black uniforms, and their school colors may be red and white or green and gold, etc. I'm glad that Auburn has resisted those changes thus far.

Response by COL Charles Williams made Nov 30 at 2015 11:27 PM

2015-11-30T23:27:37-05:00

Those are very cool... except they are Navy

Response by PO1 John Miller made Dec 1 at 2015 1:57 AM

2015-12-01T01:57:39-05:00

Go Navy beat Army!

Response by SSG Keven Lahde made Dec 1 at 2015 6:18 AM

2015-12-01T06:18:27-05:00

LT Private RallyPoint Member Sir I am prior Navy, so I am torn in this game....lol. Love the idea though

Response by LCDR Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 1 at 2015 7:59 AM

2015-12-01T07:59:28-05:00

Not to sound like an old grump...but even when I was there, the Football team seemed like an entirely separate entity from the Brigade. I'm pretty neutral to what they wear...so long as they BEAT ARMY!

Response by MAJ Tex Hall made Dec 1 at 2015 11:17 AM

2015-12-01T11:17:00-05:00

They look Awesome! Great idea for the coverage that this will get the Service Academies -- Navy recruiting tool for sure. But I still say "Go ARMY, Beat navy" and maybe THIS year ...

Response by SSG Warren Swan made Dec 1 at 2015 1:34 PM

2015-12-01T13:34:30-05:00

If the Army was serious about stopping this ridiculous trend of allowing the Navy to win every year, they'd drop all the officers off the team and let the Hardest Hittin NCO Corps in the history of Mankind lead the way. We're DAMN good at taking and holding ground (yards too) and breaking everything in sight, and with our immensely effective E4 Mafia, you wouldn't even realized you lost until the next day. #DUTYFIRSTGOARMYBEATNAVY

Response by MCPO Roger Collins made Dec 1 at 2015 1:50 PM

2015-12-01T13:50:03-05:00

IMV, its what is under the helmet, not the helmet itself. Losing doesn't look good, regardless of what you wear.

Response by LCDR Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 2 at 2015 1:02 AM

2015-12-02T01:02:17-05:00

That sounds super lame, honestly. Then again, it's the Academy; when your whole life is scripted, you have to take whatever bit of color life can give you, I guess.

Response by SFC Joseph Weber made Dec 2 at 2015 5:09 AM

2015-12-02T05:09:54-05:00

Show offs!

Response by SFC Stephen King made Dec 2 at 2015 5:19 AM

2015-12-02T05:19:31-05:00

Great design being a Navy Dependent I have a great appreciation for the mighty fleets in our Navy. Particularly, the Aircraft carrier. There size is unquestionably massive.

Response by CPO Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 2 at 2015 8:32 AM

2015-12-02T08:32:27-05:00

I think the designs are awesome. I always knew us Minesweep Sailors were special.

Response by MAJ Tex Hall made Dec 2 at 2015 11:03 AM

2015-12-02T11:03:13-05:00

And just because nobody else mentioned it -- Look at them goood navel ackedimee spellering in the tietle of this thread!!! (I'm SURE it was an auto spell thing....Riiiight) :)

Response by MAJ Pete Joplin made Dec 2 at 2015 3:20 PM

2015-12-02T15:20:13-05:00

LT Private RallyPoint Member Notwithstanding the butchered title, let's look at sentence #1, shall we? "I think that these uniforms look cool."
These helmets are not "uniform," so...

From the NCAA at: http://fs.ncaa.org/Docs/rules/fielddiagrams/football.pdf
RULE 1-4 / THE GAME, FIELD, PLAYERS AND EQUIPMENT FR-33
Mandatory Equipment
ARTICLE 4. All players shall wear the following mandatory equipment,
which shall be professionally manufactured and not altered to decrease
protection:
...
b. Helmet. .... Players of a team shall wear helmets of the same color and design, and face masks of the same color.
...
Note: If a player is not wearing mandatory equipment in compliance in all
respects with Rule 1-4-4, the team shall be charged a timeout and the player
shall not be permitted to play until he complies. VIOLATION—Rules 3-3-6
and 3-4-2-b-2 [S23, S3 or S21].

I'd say that seven designs are in direct violation of this rule.

Response by CW4 Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 3 at 2015 3:17 AM

2015-12-03T03:17:38-05:00

You can put a dress on a pig, but its still a pig.

Response by CW2 Fred Baker made Jul 30 at 2017 1:00 PM

2017-07-30T13:00:35-04:00

I was Army. I loved their helmets and the final score!

Response by AN Christopher Crayne made Jul 30 at 2017 1:58 PM

2017-07-30T13:58:05-04:00

Being a NAVY veteran all I can say is, Hell ya! To the rest. MEH.........