Maryland is commemorating the 200th anniversary of "The Star-Spangled Banner" in the uniforms the Terps will wear Saturday against West Virginia. Paul Lukas breaks down the uniforms and writes that "one interesting touch is that 'Triumph' will appear on the backs of the jerseys instead of the players' names. NCAA regulations normally bar all schools except military service academies from using slogans on the backs of jerseys, but a Maryland spokesperson said the school had been granted a one-time exemption by the NCAA to wear the 'Triumph' jerseys on Saturday."
Sat. @MarylandPride gears up in Honor of the 200th Anniv. of the Star Spangled Banner. @UnderArmour #GoTerps #TeamUA pic.twitter.com/NSHkAUTH4g
— Maryland Athletics (@umterps) September 9, 2014The helmets feature an outline of Fort McHenry and the U.S. flag that inspired our national anthem. #GoTerps #TeamUA pic.twitter.com/anfzj1FlCk
— Maryland Athletics (@umterps) September 9, 2014The jersey sleeves, helmet & footware highlight the poem "Defence of Fort McHenry" #TeamUA #GoTerps pic.twitter.com/RAFjec11at
— Maryland Athletics (@umterps) September 9, 2014Team captains will don red belts as American military captains did during the battle. @UnderArmour #TeamUA #GoTerps pic.twitter.com/ohPQqc9Do3
— Maryland Athletics (@umterps) September 9, 2014