A week after Hurricane Harvey devastated the state of Texas and the Gulf Coast, Florida and surrounding states were hit by Hurricane Irma, displacing many and claiming the lives of more than 68 people.
College football was one of the many entities to show solidarity to victims of the hurricanes, with many programs across the nation showcasing helmet decals in support of victims of Harvey last weekend.
This weekend saw similar support for areas affected by Irma. Tennessee and Florida followed suit, with the Volunteers wearing “Florida Strong” stickers on their helmets for their Saturday afternoon head-to-head matchup.
#FloridaStrong pic.twitter.com/LtbvSmgtCw
— Tennessee Football (@Vol_Football) September 16, 2017
Florida is sporting special helmet decals as well.
The Vols and the Gators are both wearing special Florida decals this afternoon. pic.twitter.com/uStlduk68h
— SEConCBS (@SEConCBS) September 16, 2017
Tennessee was also one of many points of refuge for Florida evacuees looking to avoid Irma’s impact.
Rocky Top served as a refuge from #HurricaneIrma for our #Team121 Florida families
Catch the full story during Sunday’s Butch Jones Show pic.twitter.com/QDLsTUwxJM
— Tennessee Football (@Vol_Football) September 16, 2017
It’s nice to see two SEC rivals come together.
Minnesota is sporting a decal supporting victims of both Hurricanes Harvey and Irma, as well:
#Gophers helmet sticker today for everyone in Texas and Florida who was affected by recent weather tragedies. pic.twitter.com/bmz3uqQ2Zd
— Minnesota Football (@GopherFootball) September 16, 2017
Tennessee State will wear “Florida Strong” stickers this week.
New Decal for today. Florida we stand strong with you. #FlaStrong #TSUEQ @TSU_Tigers @tsu_football pic.twitter.com/ZjlCJIv4qZ
— TSUEquipment (@TSU_Equipment) September 16, 2017
Still showing their love for Texas, Rice sported these decals in their game against Houston:
Outstanding “Houston Strong” heart helmet tonight for Rice (via @joseph_duarte) pic.twitter.com/TRE6KEBkfy
— Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) September 17, 2017
