I spoke earlier this week with Ole Miss equipment manager Ken Crain.
He and his staff have to stay on top or trends in football equipment, especially helmets.
“Every time you turn around there are changes with those things. A new helmet comes out that’s lighter and is supposed to sustain more blows. You have to keep up with those things,” he said.
When those advances take place Ole Miss equipment and medical staff review new products and make sure what they purchase is the most advanced and functional product for their needs.
New helmets typically go for about $350 to $400 a piece.