College football team will wear awesome patriotic helmets on Election Day urging people to vote
The Eastern Michigan Eagles will take on Ball State in a college football game on Tuesday night that maybe, just maybe, will be overshadowed by the presidential election.
In honor of the big day, Eastern Michigan plans to wear special election-themed helmets. They feature the names of all 44 US presidents, a stars-and-stripes "E" on each side, and — best of all — a nose bumper that includes the word "VOTE" with the "E" in the traditional EMU lettering.
The helmets not only look good aesthetically but are also a good reminder that sports, politics, and patriotism can in fact mix in a healthy, positive way. Usually it results in varying degrees of jingoism, but not here.
Voting is an incredible privilege afforded to Americans, and one that EMU is celebrating. Good on them.
Take a look:
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