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I also check for the NOCSAE reference on the face mask. It's almost always the most time-consuming part of the equipment check, because quite often I run into teams that have different-model helmets. Some are on the inside of one of the bars, either on the left or right side. Some have a little solid tab near the earhole that has the stamp, again either on the left or right side. Some have a large plate affixed to the outside of the bill where you'll find it. It's almost as if the helmet manufacturers look for different places to put them just to $%^# with us.
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