CHARLESTON, S.C. – The Citadel football team will have six different uniform combinations available for the 2015 season, head coach Mike Houston announced Thursday.

The uniform combinations were selected and named after uniforms worn by the South Carolina Corps of Cadets. In addition to the traditional home and away uniforms, the Bulldogs have added duty, blazer, summer leave and salt and pepper combinations.

"Our football team represents the South Carolina Corps of Cadets on the field, and this is one way to acknowledge that representation," Director of Athletics Jim Senter said. "We have made an intentional effort to better integrate our cadet-athletes with the Corps, and when adidas provided us with opportunities for unique football uniform combinations we wanted to honor and recognize the Corps of Cadets' uniforms on the field."

"The idea of modeling the uniforms on the field to match the Corps uniforms off the field shows the commitment the team has to the Corps of Cadets," said Commandant of Cadets, Navy Capt. Geno Paluso. "Cadet-athletes are cadets first and honoring the various uniforms of the Corps in this manner demonstrates that respect and love they share for their Corps."

Uniform combinations for each game will be announced during game week. The Citadel begins its season Sept. 5 at home against Davidson. To purchase tickets, call The Citadel Athletic Ticket Office at 843-953-DOGS (3647) or visit CitadelSports.com/tickets.

"Our team is excited about the new combinations, including a gray option for the first time," head coach Mike Houston said. "The Citadel is a special college, and we are happy to represent that on the field in a way that recognizes the support we receive from the Corps of Cadets and the vast network of alumni. Uniforms also are a piece of our program that appeals to current cadet-athletes as well as recruits, and these combinations give us another advantage with prospective cadet-athletes."

The Citadel's 2015 uniform combinations are below:

Home: The traditional home uniform for the Bulldogs, featuring white helmet, Citadel blue jersey and white pants.

Dress White: The dress white uniform is worn by cadets for formal ceremonies during warm weather. The football uniform is The Citadel's traditional all-white road uniform featuring white helmet, jersey and pants.

Duty: Cadets wear their duty uniform for daily routine on campus, including class and meals. The football uniform features white helmet, gray jersey and gray pants.

Blazer: The blazer uniform is worn by cadets during "Special Orders" beginning with the second semester of their junior year at The Citadel. The football uniform features white helmet, navy jersey and gray pants.

Summer Leave: The summer leave uniform is worn by cadets for parades at the beginning of the year and on leave. The football uniform features white helmet, white jersey and gray pants.

Salt & Pepper: The salt & pepper uniform is worn by cadets for parades, inspections and ceremonies in warm weather. The football uniform features white helmet, gray jersey and white pants.



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