The University of Alabama is getting in the on-field sponsorship game as numerous schools have done this offseason.

For the first time in history, Nick Saban Field will bear a logo on the playing surface in Bryant-Denny Stadium.

In a partnership with the U.S. Navy’s Maritime Industrial Base (MIB) Program with the goal of expanding workforce development opportunities across Alabama and strengthen America’s shipbuilding industrial base — the cause is a good one.

“This partnership allows The University of Alabama to connect our students and communities with high-demand careers that serve both Alabama’s economy and our nation’s security,” new UA president Peter Mohler said.

“Our role as the state’s flagship institution helps create pathways that strengthen industries vital to our future. B

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