During last week’s Monday Night game against the Broncos, officials were suspicious that San Diego Charger players were violating league rules by using a substance similar to Stickum on their hands. NBC sports is now reporting that a company named Gorilla Gold supplied the Chargers with hand towels that are specifically made for athletes.
“In regards to the recent NFL controversy involving Norv Turner and the San Diego Chargers,” the company said in a statement, “they were not the first, nor are they the only team or players to use Gorilla Gold. It has been in use by many teams including the CFL for over ten years on the field, on the sideline, and in the training room.”
Chargers coach Nor Turner said his players weren’t using Stickum but were just using a type of towel that the Chargers have used for years. However, Turner did not specify what kind of towel it was.
The company claims the Chargers were using Gorilla Gold’s Grip Enhancer Towels, which uses “all-natural resins” to improve the grips of athletes in many sports. Gorilla Gold says its products leave no residue on the football and are not against the rules.
The NFL has not said publicly whether Gorilla Gold towels are permitted under league rules, and is currently investigating as to whether or not the towels are in violation of league policy. But for the mean time, coaches should aware of what players are putting on their hands and the equipment used throughout a game.
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