Locust Point-based Under Armour designed alternate Navy Football uniforms for the Midshipmen’s rivalry game next weekend against Army. The uniforms, which are receiving a flurry of positive reviews on social media, feature seven different hand-painted helmets that make up the U.S. Naval Fleet.
About the uniforms from Navy Athletics:
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, assigned by position. Additionally, the rally cry “damn the torpedoes!” is featured on the uniform as a nod to Admiral Farragut’s historic Naval victory at the Battle of Mobile Bay in 1864.
Design Details:
• Uniform font replicates the design and font used on Navy ships.
• Battleship gray color featured on the cleats, baselayer sleeves and jersey shoulders.
• Eagle, Globe and Anchor Marine Corps logo highlighted on the uniform pant.
• Baselayer features the overhead sketch of the seven Naval ships featured on the helmets.
• “Damn the Torpedoes!” scripted on the uniform pant and jersey hem as a reminder of the historic battle cry that rallies the U.S. Naval Fleet.Helmet Details and Position Assignment:
• 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.
Twitter Reactions:
Shut it down. Navy has the best, most badass uniforms ever https://t.co/VXN3PWXGPr pic.twitter.com/De3I2DH99b
— Matt Brown (@MattSBN) November 30, 2015
.@NavyAthletics‘ uniforms for Army are SO GOOD. Specific ships for each position: https://t.co/GRCJjwStrO pic.twitter.com/GDK08yjlVA — SB✯Nation CFB (@SBNationCFB) November 30, 2015
Does Navy have the best alternate uniforms in college football??? They just strengthened their case: pic.twitter.com/LIRgR4MrTq — Jim Weber (@JimMWeber) November 30, 2015
Navy’s Under Armour Uniforms For The Army-Navy Game Are The Sickest Uniforms In College Football History — https://t.co/IeCQhnC7AF
— BroBible (@BroBible) December 1, 2015
Wow: Navy players will wear 7 different types of hand painted helmets for their game this week vs Army pic.twitter.com/Aas5b7SI3i — Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) November 30, 2015
Navy will wear hand-painted helmets unique to position groups for the Army-Navy game and they are so, so sick. pic.twitter.com/TzHoDCYyTn
— College GameDay (@CollegeGameDay) November 30, 2015
It’s official. These are the best uniforms ever. DAMN THE TORPEDOES! https://t.co/CBdapVZASi pic.twitter.com/L7D9OIIXQJ
— Cameron Cox (@CamCox12) November 30, 2015
Photos From the Navy Athletics Facebook Page: 
All the different ship helmets that Navy’s different position groups will wear vs. Army! @UAFootball 🏈 ⚓️ pic.twitter.com/YFQvjdRGxg — Navy Athletics (@NavyAthletics) November 30, 2015
