Texas Tech will wear special uniforms on Nov. 9 against Kansas State that honor the Lone Survivor Foundation.
The foundation offers support to wounded veterans and their families, and Texas Tech will host 400 Purple Heart recipients for the game. It will be the largest gathering of Purple Heart recipients ever on American soil.
The wings on the helmet and shoulder pads pay tribute to the foundation's logo, and its motto "Never Quit" will be on the back of each player's jersey.
Here's a closer look at the uniforms:
#TexasTech Lone Survivor #neverquit pic.twitter.com/zlJDnlGf0f
— Krista Pirtle (@AJ_KristaPirtle) October 28, 2013
The helmet. #NeverQuit pic.twitter.com/1fDFgbMUzD
— Blayne Beal (@BlayneBeal) October 28, 2013
Marcus Lutrell, a Houston native who founded the Lone Survivor Foundation, will also be in attendance, and Texas Tech's socks will honor him and those who died while serving with Luttrell.
19. Represents Marcus Luttrell's fallen comrades. #NeverQuit pic.twitter.com/2yboawXTG6
— Blayne Beal (@BlayneBeal) October 28, 2013
Here are a couple more looks at the entire uniform:
Front View #NeverQuit pic.twitter.com/KgQZyGtZEv
— Blayne Beal (@BlayneBeal) October 28, 2013
Back view. #NeverQuit pic.twitter.com/dbcyMp5OUm
— Blayne Beal (@BlayneBeal) October 28, 2013
Texas Tech's game against Kansas State on Nov. 9 kicks off at 11 a.m. ET.
