Florida Gators, Nike Unveil Uniform That Looks Like Alligator Skin
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GAINESVILLE (CBSMiami/AP) — Alternate uniforms are becoming as big a part of college football as bands and mascots.
The Florida Gators will actually look the part when they host Texas A&M on Saturday.
The Gators and Nike unveiled an alternate uniform Monday night that literally looks like alligator skin.
The camouflage-styled jerseys will be paired with "swamp-green" helmets, pants, socks, shoes and gloves.
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There will be very little orange and blue, marking the first time in school history that Florida strayed from its traditional colors.
Helmets will have a Gators head logo on one side only.
The school says the new uniform took 18 months to design and produce and will be worn just once.
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