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Astronaut Neil Armstrong in space suit in 1969. (AP Photo)

University of Arizona in history

Pittsburgh quarterback Dan Marino appears contemplative during stretching exercises at a weekend practice session Dec. 23, 1979, as the Panthers prepare for their Fiesta Bowl game against the University of Arizona on Christmas Day, Phoenix, Az. (AP Photo/Saxon)

New look for Cats Wildcats will unveil copper helmets as part of special alternate uniform

Arizona's new football helmet style

New look for Cats Wildcats will unveil copper helmets as part of special alternate uniform

As reported Thursday, the Arizona Wildcats will wear copper helmets as part of an alternate uniform. Today we offer a sneak peek.

Arizona football: 4 reasons why you shouldn't blow your top over copper helmets

The twitterverse, the Arizona Daily Star’s comment section, my cell phone and my email inbox all simultaneously exploded Wednesday night, when UA athletic director Greg Byrne announced that the Arizona Wildcats have added a third, copper-colored helmet to their football uniforms.