Helmets?

[bigpigpimpin]

Whas up with the white stripes? Just practice helmets or a change for this year?

[theFlyingHog]

IIRC the stripes help coaches see on film where the players are looking. I believe only people around the ball have them, ie, linemen don't.

[woodhog14]

IIRC the stripes help coaches see on film where the players are looking. I believe only people around the ball have them, ie, linemen don't.

Correct. Mainly LB's and DB's.

[TScott562]

I believe that was something Coach Rhoads started when he first got here to help get the DBs on track with when and where they look.

[NuttinItUp]

Trying to be more like Alabama I think...

[NuttinItUp]

Just practice helmets or a change for this year?

Here are the new uniforms for this year:

[FANONTHEHILL]

Trying to be more like Alabama I think...

The top picture is of RB Maleek Williams. Bottom solo picture (not Olajabutu tackle) is TJ Hammonds.  They also have the stripe on tailbacks and skill position guys. It's for the same reason as the defensive guys.  In the RBs case, it's don't be looking where you're headed before the ball is snapped. 

[Boss Hog in the Arkansas]

Trying to be more like Alabama I think...

You can tell its just tape on that 2nd picture. It bubbles up slightly on the side

[MS_HogFan]

Maleek Williams reminds me of Edgerrin James

[010HogFan]

The top picture is of RB Maleek Barkley.  Bottom solo picture (not Olajabutu tackle) is TJ Hammonds.  They also have the stripe on tailbacks and skill position guys. It's for the same reason as the defensive guys.  In the RBs case, it's don't be looking where you're headed before the ball is snapped. 

That's Maleek Williams on the top pic

[The Boar War]

IIRC the stripes help coaches see on film where the players are looking. I believe only people around the ball have them, ie, linemen don't.

I've heard that too but wouldn't the facemask indicate the same thing?

[FANONTHEHILL]

That's Maleek Williams on the top pic

Corrected.  I'd just read Barkley on another threead and guess i had his name stuck in my head!

[Wildhog]

The stripes help the coaches tell where the players are looking. 

[theFlyingHog]

I've heard that too but wouldn't the facemask indicate the same thing?

From certain angles. I asked coach B and they have software that picks it up automatically and shows angles

[factchecker]

I've heard that too but wouldn't the facemask indicate the same thing?

Coaches usually stand behind their players during practice.

[The Boar War]

From certain angles. I asked coach B and they have software that picks it up automatically and shows angles

Thanks