Maryland to Go Traditional vs. Virginia

Nov. 2, 2011

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COLLEGE PARK, Md. - Maryland will wear white helmets with red jerseys and white pants, a traditional combination, for Saturday's Virginia game.

Head coach Randy Edsall made the announcement on his twitter account @RandyEdsall Wednesday evening.

It marks the ninth different uniform combination of the season:

Miami - Maryland Pride uniforms

West Virginia - Black helmets, black jerseys and black pants

Temple - Black helmets, gold pants and black pants

Towson - Black helmets, red jerseys and black pants

Georgia Tech - Black helmets, black jerseys and gold pants

Clemson - Black helmets, red jerseys and red pants

Florida State - White helmets, white jerseys and black pants

Boston College - Black helmets, black jerseys and red pants

In August, the Terps unveiled their 32 uniform combinations, which were designed by Under Armour.

The team wore its special occasion Maryland Pride uniforms for the season opener vs. Miami.

Maryland's four team captains - Andrew Gonnella, Davin Meggett, Kenny Tate and Joe Vellano - pick the uniform combination each week with Edsall scheduled to make the announcement each Wednesday.

Saturday's game is scheduled to kick off at 12:30 p.m. from Capital One Field at Byrd Stadium. It marks the final home game for 16 Terrapins, including 15 seniors.

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Players Mentioned

#78 Andrew Gonnella: OL; 6' 4"; Freshman

#95 Joe Vellano: DL; 6' 3"; Freshman

#8 Davin Meggett: RB; 5' 8"; Sophomore

#12 Kenny Tate: DB; 6' 4"; Sophomore

Players Mentioned

#78 Andrew Gonnella
: 6' 4"; Freshman
: OL

#95 Joe Vellano
: 6' 3"; Freshman
: DL

#8 Davin Meggett
: 5' 8"; Sophomore
: RB

#12 Kenny Tate
: 6' 4"; Sophomore
: DB