Gallaudet Bison

Gallaudet Bison Bison

57th in NCAA Division III
NCAA OK's Gallaudet's helmet for deaf, hard-of-hearing QBs NCAA OK's Gallaudet's helmet for deaf, hard-of-hearing QBs

The NCAA has given full approval for Gallaudet's football team to use a helmet designed for players who are deaf or hard of hearing. The technology involves a visual display inside the quarterback's helmet.

Gallaudet unveils football helmet for deaf, hard-of-hearing QBs Gallaudet unveils football helmet for deaf, hard-of-hearing QBs

AT&T and Gallaudet University have developed a football helmet to assist deaf or hard-of-hearing QBs who communicate using American Sign Language.

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Deaf and hard of hearing Gallaudet's drive to Division III playoffs Deaf and hard of hearing Gallaudet's drive to Division III playoffs

For Gallaudet, the hurdles range from not hearing whistles to not being able to change plays, but a dedicated group has learned how to excel.

2024 NCAA Division III Standings Standings

American Rivers Conference OVR CONF
Coe College - 1.000
Wartburg Colle.. 1 1.000
Buena Vista 2 1.000
Dubuque 2 1.000
Nebraska Wesle.. 1.5 0.000
Central Colleg.. 1 0.000
Simpson Colleg.. 2 0.000
Luther 2.5 0.000
Loras College 3 0.000
American Southwest OVR CONF
Hardin-Simmons - 1.000
East Texas Bap.. - 0.000
Mary Hardin-Ba.. 1 0.000
Howard Payne 2 0.000
CCIW OVR CONF
North Central Co.. - 1.000
North Park - 1.000
Washington Unive.. - 1.000
Augustana (IL) 0.5 0.000
Elmhurst 1.5 0.000
Illinois Wesleya.. 1.5 0.000
Wheaton 1.5 0.000
Carroll (WI) 1 0.000
Carthage 2 0.000
Millikin 2 0.000