Jan 6, 2010, Newport Beach, CA, USA; Texas Longhorns and Alabama Crimson Tide helmets at press conference for the 2010 BCS National Championship at the Newport Beach Marriott Hotel & Spa. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee/Image of Sport-USA TODAY Sports
The helmet is the visual identity of a football team. Some teams in the NFL, like the Cowboys, Steelers, Packers, 49ers and Raiders, to name a few, have had the same helmets for decades.
The same goes in college football. When you think of Michigan, you think of the gold wings. When you think of USC you think of the Trojan. Notre Dame and Penn State? You think of a plain canvas of gold and white respectively.
I love helmets. I have autographed helmets all over my house. As a Texas fan, I’m very proud of the Longhorns helmet. It is iconic. That’s a fact. I’ve also covered all of college football for a long time. I have strong opinions on what makes a good helmet, what makes a boring helmet and what makes a weird helmet.
I love traditional helmets. Helmets that are instantly recognizable. Helmets that are classic and iconic. I like newer helmets that look cool. Even new helmets can be its own tradition, like in Oregon.
Now that the Horns are moving to the SEC, let’s rank the helmets in the “new” league as a lifelong Longhorns fan and longtime member of the college football media.
October 2, 2010; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Greg McElroy (12) passing during warmups before their game against the Florida Gators at Bryant Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports
Simple. Classic. Instantly recognizable. Unique. Alabama’s helmet defines iconic. No need for fancy gimmicks or flashy logos. All you need is the player number. Bama’s helmet oozes college football tradition.
The Tide went to its current basic helmet style in the early 60s –…
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Publish date : 2024-08-19 13:09:52
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