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Hate2SeeItEnd Hokie

Ahhh, good Ole Gazoo! A blast from the past

Posted: 01/19/2026 at 01:59 PM ET
(In response to this post by The Bear)

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what's up with some of the helmets having a padded cover? i see a couple
squarerootofone • 01/18/26 09:02 PM ET
for those with engineering background- VT Helmet Lab data
tallahasseehokie • 01/19/26 05:05 PM ET
Here is their research on helmet shell add-ons**
tallahasseehokie • 01/19/26 05:08 PM ET
The helmets remind me of the Great Gazoo on the Flintstones...
The Bear • 01/19/26 01:48 PM ET
I didn’t know anyone on this board was my age. Good call!**
Vtdfnz • 01/19/26 07:37 PM ET
Ahhh, good Ole Gazoo! A blast from the past** ◄
Hate2SeeItEnd Hokie • 01/19/26 01:59 PM ET
RVA's own Willie Lanier hit so hard, NFL had to change helmet design.
Riverguy • 01/19/26 11:18 AM ET
Makes them look like the helmets in Spaceballs**
section11hokie • 01/19/26 10:19 AM ET
How much more weight does it add
Hate2SeeItEnd Hokie • 01/19/26 09:41 AM ET
Minimal improve at best, brain still crashes into the scull.**
Hokieewbib • 01/19/26 09:28 AM ET
But no required use of mouth guards
turner66 • 01/19/26 09:10 AM ET
I call them the Alien Helmets, but they are better for reducing concussions
Stech • 01/18/26 11:24 PM ET
Can't imagine they're much more than a very modest improvement.
marcbvtgm • 01/19/26 08:41 AM ET
I think one poster mentioned 10% reduction, if so that’s a significant
Stech • 01/19/26 08:52 AM ET
reduces head impact by 10%**
VaTechie • 01/18/26 11:00 PM ET
It's a fashion statement. I got one for Christmas. Stunning.**
Coach McGuirk • 01/18/26 09:29 PM ET
Been going on. Extra protection for absorbing contact. **
IB4TECH • 01/18/26 09:15 PM ET
i'm surprised more players don't opt to use it.**
squarerootofone • 01/18/26 09:18 PM ET
Looks a bit strange, but worth it so you can remember your football career**
HokieInNooga • 01/18/26 09:49 PM ET
Seems someone could make them look more appealing so more wear them.**
Stech • 01/18/26 11:22 PM ET
It looks dumb, but it’s really smart. **
Foxhall Hokie • 01/18/26 09:42 PM ET
I'm not. They look ridiculous.**
MP4VT2004 • 01/18/26 09:39 PM ET
Tools, not jewels.
WholeLottaHokie • 01/19/26 05:51 PM ET
Oh I agree - it's a great idea - I'm just not surprised they are not...
MP4VT2004 • 01/19/26 05:54 PM ET
yeah they do. but if they help to prevent head injuries.......**
squarerootofone • 01/18/26 09:42 PM ET
It does make them look smarter. **
IB4TECH • 01/18/26 09:20 PM ET
They look like tootsie pops, but I think they’re
Marooned • 01/18/26 09:23 PM ET
Gazoo
crazylane • 01/18/26 10:39 PM ET
That’s the Great Gazoo**
HwoodHokie • 01/19/26 01:26 AM ET
Probably true but I thought it was voluntary also. **
IB4TECH • 01/18/26 09:25 PM ET
It is
Pylons • 01/18/26 09:50 PM ET