LOOK: Navy to wear 7 different, hand-painted helmets for Army game
Each Navy position group will have a different helmet design with a different ship on it for the Army-Navy game.
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The 115th Army-Navy game will be played on Dec. 12 on CBS, and Navy is going all out with new helmets and uniforms for the game.
Navy is wearing seven different, hand-painted helmets of different naval ships for the game. Each position group is represented by a different ship and will wear helmets with that ship painted on them.
Here are all of the helmets and the description of why each ship represents that position group, from the Navy release.
Linebacker: Cruiser -- Provides anti-air defense and packs the biggest punch of Naval surface ships representative of the linebackers on the Navy football team.
Defensive Back: Destroyer -- Known for significant fire power, speed, and anti-missile defense as are Navy’s defensive backs.
Wide Receiver: Submarine -- Predominantly utilized as blockers, wide receivers play a key role in driving the Navy rush attack, taking on a stealth-like persona as they blend into the rhythm of the offense but bring significant fire power when called upon, just like a Naval submarine.
Lineman: Amphibious Assault Ships -- Just as a lineman’s job is the create a hole for a running back or linebacker, these ships are utilized to establish the “beach head” that enables the invading force to gain access and ultimately accomplish their objective.
Quarterback: Aircraft Carrier -- The QB of the Naval Fleet, the aircraft carrier is the ultimate decision maker; the “quick strike” weapon of the Naval fleet.
Running Back: Littoral Combat Ship -- Like running backs, these fast and nimble ships can navigate through both crowded shallow and deep waters.
Kicker/Special Teams: Minesweeper -- Much like the specific task of the Navy special teams, this small ship has a unique mission of identifying and eliminating mines.
Along with awesome new helmets, Navy will have a new uniform and gloves for the game. The gloves read "Damn the torpedoes," which might be the best slogan ever put on a football uniform.
