As you are no doubt aware, tomorrow marks the 15th anniversary of one of the darkest days this country has ever faced.
To commemorate and honor those souls lost in New York City, Washington D.C. and Shanksville, as well as the military that continues to keep us safe, teams all across the country used the Week 2 game-day stage to wear helmets and uniforms -- and gloves and cleats -- in remembrance of 9/11. Below are but a few of those:
(Writer’s note: schools or fans, if I’m missing any -- and I’m sure I am -- forward them to me at John.Taylor AT nbcuni.com and I’ll add them.)Saturday’s @AggieFootball helmet remembering the 15th anniversary of 9/11 #12thMan pic.twitter.com/MHmOL4lEYQ
— Texas A&M Athletics (@12thMan) September 9, 2016
In appreciation of our military, we will be wearing these helmets for #SicSMU. https://t.co/92SisoEiHq
— Baylor Football (@BUFootball) September 9, 2016
Here’s the helmet @UHCougarFB will be wearing for today’s game! #America pic.twitter.com/h16PBIGqNx
— UHEquipment Managers (@UHEquipment) September 10, 2016
It’s #HeroesDay at Ryan Field. Honored to recognize all those who have dedicated their lives to service. #B1GCats pic.twitter.com/nmrJeh7mBX
— #B1GCats Football (@NUFBFamily) September 10, 2016
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— UMass Football (@UMassFootball) September 10, 2016
Tommy Rapier applying the decals on the Military helmet this week. #AyZiggy pic.twitter.com/9a1EJvvAdC
— BG Football (@BG_Football) September 6, 2016
As practice gets going, here’s a closer look at the patriotic @UAFootball cleats the #Bearcats will wear vs Purdue. pic.twitter.com/AQOqvbCIOG
— Cincinnati Football (@GoBearcatsFB) September 6, 2016
A look at the patriotic gloves the #Bearcats are wearing for today’s game vs. Purdue. #BeatPurdue pic.twitter.com/OjDiksbIP0
— Cincinnati Football (@GoBearcatsFB) September 10, 2016