Gallaudet Bison

Gallaudet Bison Bison

87th 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
Wartburg Colle.. 0.5 1.000
Coe College - 0.875
Central Colleg.. 1.5 0.714
Dubuque 4.5 0.571
Simpson Colleg.. 4.5 0.429
Nebraska Wesle.. 5.5 0.286
Buena Vista 6.5 0.286
Loras College 6.5 0.286
Luther 7.5 0.000
American Southwest OVR CONF
Hardin-Simmons - 1.000
Mary Hardin-Ba.. 4 0.600
East Texas Bap.. 3.5 0.400
Howard Payne 7.5 0.000
CCIW OVR CONF
North Central Co.. - 1.000
Wheaton 2 0.875
Washington Unive.. 2 0.750
Illinois Wesleya.. 4 0.625
North Park 4 0.500
Carroll (WI) 5 0.375
Augustana (IL) 5 0.375
Elmhurst 7 0.250
Carthage 7 0.250
Millikin 9 0.000