Why do people use long under armor shirts in football?

Question

LIKE I SEE SOME RUNNING BACKS WITH IT... MY RUNNING BACK ON THE TEAM HAS UNDER ARMOR AND HE KEPT FUMBLING THE d**n BALL BECASUE IT WAS ALL SLIPPERRY.... and i see defensive players with it.... why is that? isnt it slipperry? i mean wtf is it for show? ill give the best answer lots of points if u let me why people wear it?

Answer 1

Under Armor is the most comfortable thing u will ever wear close to wearing nothing - it's that comfortable. Once u get a sweat going it feels like u have nothing on. It keeps u dry, apposed to a regular shirt which absorbs sweat and becomes wet and heavy. It also prevents cuts and scrapes; especially the cold gear line which uses thicker material.

I fumbled once in a drill with it on...but it was an old slick football to begin with so...LOL. We had to have the worst batch of footballs ever.

Answer 2

It can be worn either for style or to keep warm. If you saw the Seattle-Green Bay playoff game this last season, you know how snowy it was and nearly every player from both teams was wearing sleeves. I never liked it personally, but I play in California, so it is uncommon to see anyone (apart from some DBs) wearing it.

Answer 3

they use it to stay warm in cooler climates usually... that, or they just use it for show.

Answer 4

Under armor sells shirts for both cold and have recently made shirts for warm weather.  I find them to be much more effective in cold weather.  There is nothing better on the market today.  they are very slippery and i highly advise against a running back wearing a long sleeve under armor shirt.  It is perfect for anyone that doesn't have to tuck the ball away though.