We still don't know if college football is officially canceled (so far it looks like it might happen) but we do know LSU football players aren't thrilled about the new face shields on their helmets.
LSU linebacker Soni Fonua and offensive lineman Austin Deculus appeared to have a tough time Friday with the new helmets to prevent players from contracting the coronavirus while out on the field.
The Tigers in July unveiled splash shields on their helmets, which sit in between players’ facemask openings. Fonua and Deculus tried them on and didn’t appear to be happy with the fit.
“I can’t f—king breathe under this thing,” Fonua said.
Deculus added: “It’s like breathing in a Ziploc bag.”
College and professional football players will have to adjust to the new equipment regardless of whether they have difficulty performing as it appears the coronavirus pandemic isn’t going to go away by the time the football season is set to begin.
LSU began reporting positive cases almost as soon as student-athletes returned to campus on June 8. At least 30 students were quarantined in June for either testing positive or having been around someone who did, Sports Illustrated reported at the time.
BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA - OCTOBER 12: LSU helmets are seen on the field prior to the game against the Florida Gators at Tiger Stadium on October 12, 2019 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. (Photo by Marianna Massey/Getty Images)