Navy's Helmets for the Army-Navy Game Are Sweet

"Jcarr" (jcarr) 12/01/2015 at 13:39 • Filed to: Sports, Army, Navy

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The Navy football team will wear Under Armour-Designed “Navy Fleet” uniforms and hand-painted helmets for the Army-Navy Game presented by USAA on Dec. 12 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia at 3 PM on CBS.

The uniform is inspired by and pays homage to seven of the historic ships that make up the U.S. Naval Fleet. Each ship is detailed on one of seven hand-painted helmets that each player will wear.

• 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

TractorPillow > Jcarr 12/01/2015 at 13:48

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Go Army! Beat Navy!

Oh the constant disappointment. You don't know how pumped up West Point gets prior to the game and then always get so deflated at the game.

Snuze: Needs another Swede > Jcarr 12/01/2015 at 13:49

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That is pretty sweet. Though I noticed they are showing both variants of the Littoral Combat Ship. I hope they give the Independence class to their 2nd stringer... heh

Jcarr > TractorPillow 12/01/2015 at 13:52

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I feel bad for all those cadets. They deserve a win.

Chariotoflove > Jcarr 12/01/2015 at 13:53

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Cool!

ttyymmnn > Jcarr 12/01/2015 at 13:55

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Those are cool, but I hope they’ve cleared them with the NCAA. Are teams allowed to wear different helmets in a game?

TractorPillow > Jcarr 12/01/2015 at 13:55

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My sister was a senior the last time they won. She is now a Major in the Army with almost 13 years since graduating. My senior year we were up at half time and I thought for sure we'd win....of course army never wins the second half.

Jcarr > ttyymmnn 12/01/2015 at 13:56

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Good question. I’m sure they were cleared, though. If not, I hope they said, “Screw you, we’re the United States Navy.”

Jcarr > TractorPillow 12/01/2015 at 14:00

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A guy I grew up with was a freshman (plebe?) the last time they won and he’s a Major now as well.

TractorPillow > Jcarr 12/01/2015 at 14:04

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Yep, plebe. We have funny names for what year you are. plebe, yuk or yearling, cow, and firstie.

Stapleface-Now Hyphenated! > Jcarr 12/01/2015 at 14:15

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As someone who works with the Navy, I can tell you this is an appropriate answer.