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"To know that it actually happened and we 2made history, it's even better than I thought." 

Gallaudet University and AT& T creating the first 5G connected football helmet for 3deaf and 4hard of hearing football players that changes the game. 

"The most important thing was it opened up 5access to communication. Important. Sometimes I can't get the 6attention of our 7quarterback."

Over the weekend that was used for the first time in the win against the Hilbert College Hawks. 

"I think it's 8mind-blowing using this kind of technology, super advanced, especially when you are talking about using it in the game of football. So, truly 9blown away and I can see how it benefits us in a game-time situation, so hats off to AT & T for making this happen." 

The helmet allows coaching staff to send plays via a tablet to a digital display located in this 10visor. 

"With this helmet, you don't have to look to the sideline to try to see what the coach is saying. You can just focus on the huddle, get the play directly from the helmet." 

Quarterback Brandon Washington sees the play and is able to give clear communication to his team. 

"Yes, I really think it can change the game for us hard of hearing and deaf people, yes." 

"Unlimited possibilities for 11leveling the playing field, honestly. It's something that I never could have imagined can happen."

The university says it shouldn't go 12unnoticed that Gallaudet13 invented the modern-day 14huddle in 1894, a way to 15conceal hand signals from another deaf 16opponent.