Ute Tribe uniforms

The University of Utah and the Ute Indian Tribe jointly announced they have signed a memorandum of understanding allowing the University to continue using the name “Utes” for its sports teams. As part of the outreach effort of this new agreement, Utah will wear a Ute Tribe-designated design at one home game each year.

"Honoring Ute Tribal Members through a Ute Tribe-designated design that will be incorporated into team uniforms at one home game annually in recognition of Native American Heritage Month. In addition, the Tribe shall have the right to have its Honor Guard bear the flags at the opening ceremony at one home game during Native American Heritage Month."

.@UUtah players will wear special jerseys during a Nov. game under deal w/ #Ute tribe. It’s Native American Heritage Month.

— Geoff Liesik (@GeoffLiesik) April 15, 2014

The Ute Indian Tribe football jerseys are not yet designed. The tribe's business committee sought a warbonnet helmet but the U. declined.

— Matthew Piper (@matthew_piper) April 15, 2014

Proceeds from the jersey sales will help the tribe open a Boys & Girls Club for reservation youth.

— Matthew Piper (@matthew_piper) April 15, 2014

@dogs_13 @LyaWodraska The tribe will select from a couple of options, and yes, this year.

— Matthew Piper (@matthew_piper) April 15, 2014