Aside from conference logos and the like, it’s not often that you see two players on different teams wearing the same jersey patch. But that’s the case with Kansas State’s Ian Campbell and Army’s Mike Viti. What are they wearing? A Kansas State fan who prefers to remain anonymous explains:
K-State is very near Fort Riley, home of the Big Red One and now the 28th Infantry, known as the Black Lions. The football team has been partnering with them in several ways since Coach Ron Prince arrived last year. The latest is the Black Lion Award, which traditionally has been given to high schools all over the country. It is currently given to only two universities: the U.S. Military Academy at West Point and, now, Kansas State.
What is the award? It honors Don Holleder, a West Point All-American who was asked (and agreed) to change positions his senior year despite losing any chance at individual honors. He later was killed in Vietnam while attempting to rescue other members of his unit — the Black Lions. The award is given to one player each year who represents this unselfishness, courage, leadership, and the act of putting the team before the individual.
When you win the award, you get a certificate and also a jersey patch. Our winner at K-State this year was Ian Campbell, a very successful defensive end for us who’d been asked (and agreed) to change positions for this year. He will be wearing a Black Lions patch on his jersey all season. In addition, coach Prince has been wearing a Black Lion collar pin.
Interesting stuff. But listen, while I’m sure all the recipients of this award have been very deserving, could someone please explain exactly what’s so remarkable about changing positions when your coach tells you to? Like, isn’t that what you’re supposed to do? Just askin’.
Iggles Exposed as Dangerous Left-Wing Radicals: As has been discussed here several times, last Sunday’s Eagles throwbacks were based on the Philly city flag, which was in turn based on the colors of the Swedish national flag — or at least that’s what I thought. But reader Jonathan Nussbaum has just contributed some new insights, courtesy of a recent lecture in his American history class:
In 1933, one of the first acts of the New Deal was to establish the National Recovery Administration, which sought to stem unemployment by coordinating prices and wages in certain industries. Participation was voluntary, and companies who did participate would display the Blue Eagle symbol of the NRA.
That year, over 250,000 people marched in Philadelphia to support the NRA. Lud Wray and Bert Bell, who had just bought and resurrected a Philadelphia football team, were so inspired that they named the team the Eagles in honor of that Blue Eagle symbol. The blue and yellow on the NRA symbol happened to match the city flag, so that is how the team’s uniform was designed.
Big thanks to Jonathan for that insight. Now let’s sit back and see how many malcontents complain about the New Deal reference constituting “inappropriate political content” on the site.
(Oh, and speaking of the Eagles’ throwbacks, they’re the basis for a little video rant currently running on Yahoo Sports.)
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Membership News: We had a software glitch yesterday on the membership roster. I’ll spare you the details, but the practical result is that about 90 enrollees got wiped off the page. We are (read: John is) restoring them, but it may take a few days, so don’t be alarmed if you suddenly don’t see your name listed. Actually, that brings up a question I’ve been pondering: I know people like to keep up with the latest additions to the card design gallery, but does anyone even look at the membership roster? Or do you just check it once to see that your name is there and then never look at it again? Just wonderin’.
Uni Watch News Ticker: As you can see at the top of the page, we have a new sponsor, Jersey-Joe, which is offering a discount to Uni Watch readers. A fine operation that I’m proud to have represented on the site, just like our other display advertisers. Check out their stuff. … The Hornets unveiled a new alternate logo yesterday — not bad. It will be worn as a patch on the team’s uniforms and will be called — wait for it — the Fleur de Bee. Read-it-to-believe-it details here. … Who knew there was an NFL Alumni logo? (Robert Eden did, actually.) … UGA linebacker Dannell Ellerbe’s helmet has gone askew or come off completely several times this year, so he plans to wear a different helmet model this weekend (with thanks to Brent Hardman). … Amazing case of logo creep discovered by Andy Head: “My wife is taking an online business course through a local community college, and she just got her textbook yesterday. Look what’s on the cover! And the spine, too! I thought, well, surely the author is somehow connected to that company, but no, she’s a proffessor at Lehigh U. Well, maybe there’s a major Nike business case discussed inside, right? It’s a business book, so they are discussed, but the sections on, say Starbucks and Wal-Mart are much, much more substantial.” Incredible. … Not hard to guess what Sunday’s Open Thread photo will be, because New Mexico State will be wearing pink tomorrow. … Throwbacks aren’t limited to sports: James Yeh reports that the Navy is testing some old-school khakis that haven’t been used since the Vietnam era. … Jason Marquis’s helmet logo was AWOL on Wednesday night (with thanks to Ryan Kendall). … Spectacular article here on the varied styles of pinstriping. Although written with the collectors’ market in mind, it’s filled with worthwhile info for any Uni Watch reader — highly recommended (with thanks to Todd Radom, who sent me the link over a month ago but it got buried in my in-box until I discovered it yesterday — sorry, Todd!). … The Astros have been wearing their brick red road jerseys on the road for months now, because owner Drayton McLane prefers them. But last night was the final road game of Craig Biggio’s career, so the team honored his request to wear the road grays one last time. A team source tells me they had to make road jerseys for all the September call-ups — just for this one game. … Speaking of the ’Stros, Brian Crisp attended a recent game at Minute Maid park and noticed that the ushers had ad patches on their right sleeves. And what was the ad for? Here’s a closer look. “And just so you don’t think it is a coincidence, that dealership is owned by THE Alex Rodriguez,” says Brian. “It’s a good thing he doesn’t own dealerships in Boston. Can you think of another active player sponsoring another team?” … The Vikings will be wearing 1970s throwbacks this Sunday. … Yusuke Toyoda notes that Chivas de Guadalajara has been wearing off-center uni numbers. … Here’s a better (i.e., non-Photoshopped) look at the new Iowa State helmet (with thanks to James Ferguson). … By the time you read this, I’ll be headed upstate for a long-weekend getaway on the lovely shores of Lake Seneca. Vince will be minding the store until Monday, so if you have any site-related issues (spam filter acting up, abusive commenters, etc.), let him know. Ticker contributions can still come to me. See you Monday.
#1 by Josh from Pittsburgh in Boston on 09.28.07 7:52 am |
The Fort Wayne Komets (IHL) have a “design a jersey” contest.
#2 by Frank on 09.28.07 8:18 am |
Lake Seneca? Are you sure you don’t mean Seneca Lake, one of the Finger Lakes?
I grew up in Ithaca, on the South end of Cayuga Lake, or as I like to call it, the ‘Middle Finger’ Lake.
#3 by Dane on 09.28.07 8:20 am |
I read through the New Mexico State press release a few times, and I don’t think it actually says the the players will wear pink. The coaches will wear pink shirts, the fans will be encourage to wear pink, and there will be pink ribbons painted on the field. But I haven’t found anything about the on-field attire.
Maybe pink zebra stripes for the refs?
#4 by Richard on 09.28.07 8:42 am |
Only Drayton McLane would think those Astros brick, sand and black uniforms look nice. I can’t wait until he sells the team. maybe then the Astros under a new owner will look and play like a real team.
I’m not too sure I like the Chargers’ uniforms. The yellow bolt may be bordered by navy and powder blue, but on distant shots their white helmets look almost logoless. As much as I detest dark colors, the dark blue helmets looked better. I do wish the Chargers would turn things around and make powder blue their primary color and use the navy as a trim color.
#5 by Ed on 09.28.07 8:44 am |
Hmm. I wonder if those cars from A-Rod’s dealership come with chokes?
ed
#6 by NateL on 09.28.07 8:45 am |
Anybody see SportsCenter or the Mets game last night? Pedro Martinez changed his jersey in the middle of the game! The stats showed he pitched better after that. Anyone know why he switched?
Not that it mattered. The Mets continued one of history’s biggest choke jobs.
#7 by sj32 on 09.28.07 8:46 am |
I was watching the Cardinals version of the broadcast and they said that Pedro was having problems with the buttons coming undone on the first jersey.
#8 by Mark in Shiga on 09.28.07 8:51 am |
Why do people hate the red Astros jerseys so much? I like them — that color hadn’t been used by any other teams when they introduced it (I wish the Phillies still had it), and it’s nicer-looking than dull, featureless gray.
I’ve never understood why people like gray so much in these pajama-pants days. Forty years ago, when every player showed colored socks, and the gray was that “heathered” stuff and not plain polyester, things were a little more colorful. I don’t think it’s a coincidence that the explosion of alternate uniforms in the last ten eyars has coincided with the pajama-pant look — they need to get some color in there somewhere!
Gray is only acceptable if all the players have their pants pulled up. Otherwise it is dull and boring.
#9 by Mark in Shiga on 09.28.07 8:58 am |
Actually, there is one thing I really hate about those Astros jerseys. I can’t find any photos now, but they position the name and number way too far down the player’s back. If someone like Mike Fontenot were to be traded to Houston, his number would be stuffed down the back of his pants.
#10 by john on 09.28.07 8:58 am |
Here’s a photo gallery from ABCNews showing a sample of the trading floors of the world. Scroll through and check out the vintage football helmet one trader at the Chicago Board of Trade was wearing one day.
#11 by Miguel on 09.28.07 9:03 am |
I look at the membership roster every couple of weeks to see the pictures of people. Maybe it’s kind of weird, but I like to see what my fellow unifreaks look like.
Also, FDR was a hack! I come here for uniforms, not content on American history. Just kidding, keep up the great job.
#12 by derek on 09.28.07 9:04 am |
Yeah because arod didnt get any game winning hits this year has he? And lets also forget about his 51 homeruns and 151 rbi’s, none of those were important were they?
#13 by Mark in Shiga on 09.28.07 9:05 am |
One more red Astros jersey update: here’s a photo of the terrible unbalance on the backs. Justin Towles isn’t quite as bad, but it’s still off. (Batboy jersey with Astros font “BB” in the background there, if you’re interested.)
The home jerseys don’t have this problem. Anyone know why this is?
#14 by Robert on 09.28.07 9:09 am |
I like the Fleur de Bee. They did a nice incorporating some local flavor into the logo. The lower part of the bee’s body could use some tweaking, however. It looks like a raccoon tail.
#15 by Ian on 09.28.07 9:11 am |
Fleur de Bee is great, even if its not Paul’s favorite colors. I like that it really connects to New Orleans (or Quebec if the franchise ever moves there, haha)
About the A-Rod Mercedes Benz dealer, I believe Lou Pinella owns car dealerships in NJ, even though he’s been managing other teams since.
#16 by PhillyDude on 09.28.07 9:15 am |
Re: the Yahoo! sports rant about the Eagles throwbacks–take a look at the set’s background colors for the Yahoo! Sports video…it’s the same frickin’ yellow and blue!!!! Talk about hypocrisy!
#17 by hott rodd on 09.28.07 9:18 am |
Am I the only one that finds irony in this poster’s name?
#18 by Robert on 09.28.07 9:21 am |
My primary complaint about the Astros’ uniforms is that they wear the brick jersey in nearly all of their road games. The traditional gray should be the primary jersey, while the brick should be used as an alternate.
#19 by James P. on 09.28.07 9:22 am |
There was some talk about the Astros looking in to signing A-Rod after his Yankees contract was up…I wonder if this was the reason…
#20 by xyz on 09.28.07 9:30 am |
Here is a partial run down for the teams that wore MaxPro helmets in the 70’s and early 80’s. Pro teams; Cowboys, Eagles and Steelers all had numerous players wear them. College; Penn State, Pitt, SMU, Baylor, Maryland and Auburn all had numerous players wear them. Helmet Hut has a few odds and ends like a Bengals and Texas A&M. Also, I know Iowa State had at least one sample made.
#21 by Boston Nick on 09.28.07 9:34 am |
What a shock, Mexican soccer jerseys looking stupid.
The national team’s new kits are ugly and formulaic, and teams like Pumas, Chivas and Club America all wear really, really ugly designs.
I guess it’s appropriate that I hate their uniforms since Mexico is my least favorite soccer nation. A bunch of hacks.
#22 by Eriq Jaffe on 09.28.07 9:36 am |
Well, the ’stros did play in a World Series under his ownership, so it could be worse.
#23 by Kris McInnis on 09.28.07 9:37 am |
This would have been a better comment on yesterday’s entry: Given all the hooplah over the Iowa St. helmet votes being ultimately moot, I found it odd when I opened my mailbox this morning to find this email:
Dear Chaminade Logo Contest Entrant:
The Chaminade Logo Contest was a tremendous success and I can assure you that selecting the new Silversword logo was a very difficult process because of all of the great work that we had to consider. More than 25 artists submitted more than 30 entries, all of which were excellent. I am sorry to say that your entry was not selected. I want to thank you so much for all of your hard work. I assure you that we will keep all of your contact information and consider the best artists for future graphic design work for Chaminade.
Understandable. I wouldn’t pick something that looked like a weird, creepy, fruits-of-my-bordom, woolly-mammoth, Furby-lookin’ creature either. I STILL don’t even know what a Silversword is. So I wasn’t expecting a winner. But then the letter goes on to say this:
The logo that was selected will be unveiled soon. It was a collaborative effort between several entities and portions have been used previously by Chaminade sports teams so the unveiling will not be as big of a deal as anticipated.
‘Not as big a deal as anticipated’? What does that even mean? The way it’s worded makes it seem like the whole deal ended up being an in-house project.
#24 by Art Mah on 09.28.07 9:39 am |
The NFL Alumni logo has been around for quite a few years. If you take a look at photos of past HOF inductions, all the enshrined members are wearing the gold jackets with that logo on it.
#25 by dm00n on 09.28.07 9:40 am |
It seems that the story about the Eagles taking their name from the National Recovery Act is true, but the bit about the colors seems to be questionable. The eagle symbol they used was dark blue, with red text. I think the only yellow is the yellowing of old paper or fabric. Doesn’t look anything like Swedish colors.
(as an aside, I don’t really care either way about non-uni portions of the blog. My only thought about the bit yesterday was that it was going to cause a shitstorm in the comments. Most readers let it lie, and didn’t feel the need to get caught up with it in one way or another. But it seems weird to try to goad a response the next day when you deleted all of the discussion about it yesterday)
#26 by kings33 on 09.28.07 9:46 am |
Take a look at the bad eyebrows and the bad spread collar of the commentator!!! Talk about Hypocrisy!!!
#27 by Stuby on 09.28.07 9:46 am |
Kris, I really dig your ‘Flying Furby’ Chaminade design. Kind of has an Oscar the Grouch feel to it.
As far as the Georgia player’s helmet not staying on, I’ve seen this quite a bit this year in both college in pros. I would say 95% of the time the player is wearing dreadlocks. Makes me think that maybe that isn’t the best hairstyle for football.
#28 by Pete on 09.28.07 9:47 am |
I like the Iowa State helmet a little better now that I see the logo. The “I” has a beveled 3-D look to it, and the red therefore looks slightly lighter than the helmet, so it stands out more.
I would still prefer to see the gold helmet, and the new uni looks a little too USC-like, but it’s at least better than I thought.
#29 by ryan S. on 09.28.07 9:49 am |
does anyone even look at the membership roster? Or do you just check it once to see that your name is there and then never look at it again?
I used to go and check it out, but it got boring and seems pointless.
#30 by DW in Tampa Bay on 09.28.07 9:53 am |
Even a blind squirrel finds a nut every so often.
#31 by CV on 09.28.07 9:54 am |
I don’t know if it has been reported here, if it has I missed it, but the Vikings will be wearing their thorwbacks to the early 70’s this Sunday.
#32 by Robert on 09.28.07 9:56 am |
The Rangers are still looking for that nut.
#33 by Stuby on 09.28.07 9:56 am |
Its in today’s Ticker.
#34 by Chitown Joe on 09.28.07 9:58 am |
Lifelong Cub fan and Wilmette native Bill Murray was in Florida cheering on the Cubs wearing the approriate road hat even though it is hard to tell in this photo.
#35 by Boznia on 09.28.07 9:59 am |
Hornets Fleur-de-bee is a nice touch. The Fleur-de-lis is a common theme in southern Louisiana, from the obvious to the more subtle.
I think it would great as a center court design.
#36 by Chitown Joe on 09.28.07 10:01 am |
Here is a better Murray/Cub pic. Look at those socks!
#37 by Joey Guns on 09.28.07 10:04 am |
Not uni-watch related AT ALL, but logo related:
http://wcbstv.com/lo...
#38 by Kip Whiffle on 09.28.07 10:09 am |
Derek? Derek Jeter? Is that you?
#39 by dm00n on 09.28.07 10:11 am |
Vikings.com on the throwbacks:
#40 by Tod H. on 09.28.07 10:15 am |
Wow! Thanks for pointing that out!
I also recently found out the the interlocked N and Y on the Yankees’ hats stand for “New” and “York.”
#41 by dm00n on 09.28.07 10:18 am |
Vikings throwback jerseys pic.
Front/back.
#42 by Perry on 09.28.07 10:18 am |
The solution is simple: MAKE THEM SHOW SOCKS!
#43 by Frank on 09.28.07 10:18 am |
Why do the Astro’s brick unis look so bad? The same reason EVERY team looks like crap when they wear their dark tops with either the home white or road gray pants. This is baseball. The shirts are supposed to match the pants. Period. When a team wears their dark tops, they look like they’re wearing practice uniforms.
As much as I detest the Yankees, they do get their uniforms right - when was the last time you saw a regular-season or playoff Yankee game when they wore their solid navy blue shirts? NEVER!! Because they’re smart enough not to have one!!!
#44 by Jay on 09.28.07 10:20 am |
Interesting stuff. But listen, while I’m sure all the recipients of this award have been very deserving, could someone please explain exactly what’s so remarkable about changing positions when your coach tells you to? Like, isn’t that what you’re supposed to do? Just askin’.
Think of it this way: Your Uniwatch column finished second for a Web journalism award last year. This year, ESPN.com wants you to write the Tuesday Morning Quarterback column.
While it’s likely that you could do it and succeed, it requires a whole new approach and arguably skill set.
Similarly in football. If you finish as a 2nd team All-Conference performer at Defensive End and the coach asks you to move to Tight End, you’ve very likely cost yourself any shot at First team honors and you have to go back and learn the inticaies of blocking, releasing from the line, etc.
Good coaches always ask a player to move, rather than tell him.
#45 by muskiejim on 09.28.07 10:21 am |
Much better than their current jerseys. Love the sleeve stripes over all that extraneous piping that have now. If only players would still wear sleeves.
#46 by possum on 09.28.07 10:25 am |
This is fairly common in minor league hockey. You can see some of the ECHL Charlotte Checkers’ designs at my flickr page. They’re the ugly(est) ones if you can’t find them. LOL
#47 by Jabooby on 09.28.07 10:30 am |
Amen. The Yankees have the best uniform in all of sports. Iconic, unchanged, classic.
#48 by derek on 09.28.07 10:31 am |
How do you actually design the jersey once you have the templete? I havnt found out how to and i would really like to know how to. It looks like fun. Thanks in advanced
#49 by Christopher on 09.28.07 10:35 am |
Well, unchanged since 1936… they did have 30+ years of differing uniforms before that.
;)
#50 by Robert on 09.28.07 10:37 am |
I love that they are using helmets with the matte finish. I can’t stand the shiny ones.
#51 by CV on 09.28.07 10:38 am |
Qouted for thruth. If there is one sport where traditional unis are the rule, it’s baseball. Baseball tradition = American history. For my money, the Yanks and the Tigers have the best unis going.
As a Brewers fan I do have to admit I kinda like the Brewers navy jerseys as a stand alone jersey though. And I’m sure I’m the only one here that thinks so, but after watching last nights game, I have to admit I like the Paders sand color road unis. :)
#52 by Justin on 09.28.07 10:40 am |
A little sensitive are we… His true choking has always come in the playoffs… so we’ll have to wait and see.
#53 by Chris on 09.28.07 10:42 am |
Enjoyed the site while it lasted. Everybody is entitled to their own opinion but I come to this site to read about uni-information not Paul’s Political views. I find it strange that all of the post that did not agree with the comment in yesterday’s column was taken off the site but the comment that started it all was left up and the so called it’s just a joke excuse did not cut it with me, I was expecting so sort of my bad guys lets just stick to uniforms in todays column but instead it seems like you were trying to get another firestorm started.
#54 by Justin on 09.28.07 10:44 am |
Has anyone ever seen a blind squirrel find a nut? Is this even true?
#55 by Stuby on 09.28.07 10:44 am |
I treat the political chatter the same way I treat rugby chatter. Ignore it and move on.
#56 by GB on 09.28.07 10:46 am |
Anybody know why the 28th Infantry adopted the Lion of Flanders as their symbol? I understand that it is technically a representation of a “black lion,” but the identical black lion rampant symbol has been a symbol of a the Flanders region of Belgium since the 12th century.
See the official Flanders flag here: http://www.crwflags....
Odd that a US military regiment would adopt a well-knon symbol of a foreign country as their own. Anybody know the history of the adoption by the 28th of the Flanders Lion?
#57 by Jabooby on 09.28.07 10:47 am |
The only reason alternate jerseys exist in baseball is to sell more jerseys to the public. They often look better as street clothes than they do on the field. The jerseys that look best on the field, like the Yankees’ pinstripes, tend to not look right with jeans or shorts.
Call me cynical, but this whole alternate jersey trend is just a money maker.
#58 by Jim on 09.28.07 10:47 am |
I remember in past posts someone asking if the new NHL jerseys had a fight strap on them?
Well I was at the Red Wings/ Lightning game last night and seeing TB was wearing their white unis, you could clearly see an outline of a fight strap on the inside. It was kind of distracting.
#59 by Justin on 09.28.07 10:50 am |
Check this out. It’s a survey of best NFL Uniforms.
#60 by Jabooby on 09.28.07 10:51 am |
What’s a fight strap? Something that keeps people from pulling your sweater over your head in a fight?
#61 by Ben N on 09.28.07 10:54 am |
Anyone care to explain why the jocktag on the Royals jersey in the raffle say says “Genuine Merchandise” and not Authentic Collection?
#62 by Andy on 09.28.07 10:55 am |
I’m pretty sure the site is still “lasting.”
I’m also pretty sure that if Paul’s political views were in line with yours, you wouldn’t be complaining about his tiny little political comments here and there in his overwhelmingly uni-centric blog posts.
I mean…there’s no way I’d ever vote for Hillary, but I still read and enjoy Paul’s blog. :)
#63 by CV on 09.28.07 10:59 am |
Lot’s of diverse, and homeristic, opinions there. Mine best would be:
1) Rams home
2) Bucs (either)
3) Cowboys Blue
Worst:
1) Buffalo (either, esp. white’s)
2) Cleveland (white)
3) Jacksonville Teal (teal to me is as purple is to Paul L)
#64 by Perry on 09.28.07 11:00 am |
Philllies?
http://deadspin.com/...
#65 by Jason G. on 09.28.07 11:00 am |
Exactly.
#66 by Jim on 09.28.07 11:01 am |
Yes. It is a strap that snaps a loop around the past so the jersey does not come off. If it becomes unattached in a fight, you are supposed to be ejected from the game, but I’ve seen it where they are not as well.
If I was more handy at this I would post a picture of a fight strap. But for now……. go here
http://www.johnsonsj...
#67 by Tom on 09.28.07 11:01 am |
Regarding the Bobby Hull photo, the sweater may say Gunzo’s, which is a Chicago area hockey apparel/equipment store.
#68 by dm00n on 09.28.07 11:04 am |
Amen. (Although I’d add soccer and WNBA to the list too)
#69 by Michael on 09.28.07 11:07 am |
Tomorrow’s Grand Final for the Australian Football League (to be held at the Melbourne Cricket Ground) will feature the Geelong Cats against the Port Adelaide Power.
Views of the jumpers (jerseys), current and historical, for the entire league are here.
#70 by Graf Zeppelin on 09.28.07 11:08 am |
Best:
1. Raiders
2. Jets
3. Packers
4. Bucs
5. Giants (white)
Worst:
28. Titans
29. Bengals
30. Falcons
31. Cardinals
32. Vikings
#71 by RS Rogers on 09.28.07 11:11 am |
CV, you’re not the only person here who both likes the Brewers and loves the Padres’ sand unis. Unlike several gray-wearing teams that wear a shade of gray so light it cannot be distinguished from white in direct sunlight, the tan Padres cannot possibly be confused for the home team, even at a glance or in one’s peripheral vision. From a simple purpose-of-the-design point of view, the Padres simply have the best-designed road uniforms in baseball.
I love the idea of the Army sponsoring an award for players who “take one for the team.” Makes me wish they still ran the program nationwide for high school players.
#72 by Jabooby on 09.28.07 11:16 am |
Unfortunately they are also ugly. Very ugly.
#73 by Cosmo Kramer on 09.28.07 11:17 am |
I don’t think the Black Lion represents only changing positions. Think selflessnenss. Team unity. Leadership. It’s what the Army and West Point is all about.
And in case anyone wonders, after all of his back-and-forth during his two years in Oklahoma City…George Shinn is clearly taking a page from Sally Field with this new logo. He’s telling New Orleans, regardless of all of the uncomplimentary things he said about them the past two years…”I like you! I really like you!”
#74 by Stuby on 09.28.07 11:17 am |
Your reasoning is exectly why teams should consider returning to the powder blue road unis.
A thought: Could teams be dragging their feet on the powder blues because it would be harder to match the pants with a dark alt. jersey, and therefore harder for them to move merchandise?
#75 by Matt from L.A. on 09.28.07 11:17 am |
That ISU helmet needs some minor changes. If that is an actual helmet, the reds are quite different and I think it would stand out better on a white or yellow /gold helmet. IMO
#76 by Matt on 09.28.07 11:18 am |
Now come on, not this again!!!
Some people just need to let stuff roll off of their backs.
I would rather kill myself than listen to Rush Limbaugh but I don’t go out and call his show and complain about how I dont agree with what he says. I just change the station.
If Mr. Lukas wants to include political jokes in his blog, then he will. If you get that fired up about it, then please leave.
I have never seen a country so divided with hatred among the parties.
And now back to uniforms!!!
#77 by Kevin M on 09.28.07 11:19 am |
Paul, Are Mets fans sick of seeing the Cardinals yet, or what? Shut out by Joel Piniero? Yikes.
#78 by Marty Met on 09.28.07 11:23 am |
don’t you mean boring, unchanged, ugly?
#79 by William Harrison on 09.28.07 11:25 am |
Exactly. Players, especially enforcers, used to have the equipment manager stitch in a loop for tying it down to the pants with a skate lace. That way Tiger Williams et al couldn’t pull your shirt over your head and beat you into a bloody pulp.
The league mandated fight straps in the 80’s, I think. Too many shots of guys brawling in stinky, sweat-stained hockey equipment (before the current days of concussion-causing body armor). Now they are stitched right into the jersey, with a nice fat velcro closure.
Too bad the new RBK edge jersey stretch and tear easily, which defeat the purpose of the fighet strap
#80 by Chance on 09.28.07 11:27 am |
Agreed. I tend not to believe the bit about the colors - strains credulity a little too far.
Surprised Paul took it at face value, since the link he chose to illustrate the claim was navy and red.
As far as I know, the Eagles have always recognized the inspiration for the nickname.
#81 by Jabooby on 09.28.07 11:28 am |
Yes, as opposed to the super attractive use of black by the Mets.
#82 by Chance on 09.28.07 11:28 am |
Unchanged? Yes.
Boring and ugly? Not in the slightest. Frankly, the Mets would have been better off not changing their uniforms - they took a classic and made them extremely ugly.
#83 by Jabooby on 09.28.07 11:32 am |
Unchanged? Yes.
Boring and ugly? Not in the slightest. Frankly, the Mets would have been better off not changing their uniforms - they took a classic and made them extremely ugly.
Exactly. The Mets’ uniforms are heinous. They are one of the worst offenders when it comes to adding black as a third color in a misguided attempt to look more hip.
#84 by Jabooby on 09.28.07 11:34 am |
Sorry, Chance, I screwed up the formatting where I quoted you.
#85 by Marty Met on 09.28.07 11:35 am |
Just look at the Yankee uniform graphicly and don’t compare it to the Mets. The NY looks like it was drawn by a drunkard. The NY on the cap is different than the NY on the jersey and there is nothing to the uniform. No color, no style. nothing. plain. boring. YUCK!!
Yes I agree the Mets should ditch the black but that has nothing to do with the fact that the Yankees have boring uniforms.
#86 by Nate on 09.28.07 11:40 am |
Worst:
28. Titans
29. Bengals
30. Falcons
31. Cardinals
32. Vikings
What’s wrong with the Titans’ unis? I think they look good. And the cowboys’ white jerseys with the greenish-silver pants need to be in the list of worst unis.
#87 by Chad G on 09.28.07 11:41 am |
The Mets better be in blue caps and pinstripes tonight and the rest of the weekend. They need a little of the ‘69 miracle mets vibe. (or Tom Seaver pitching a complete game shutout)
#88 by Jabooby on 09.28.07 11:42 am |
I don’t think you get it.
/and it’s graphically
#89 by scott on 09.28.07 11:42 am |
Why do people hate the red Astros jerseys so much? I like them — that color hadn’t been used by any other teams when they introduced it (I wish the Phillies still had it), and it’s nicer-looking than dull, featureless gray.
As one who HATES dark-colored alternates, I take offense at the idea that gray uniforms are “dull, featureless.” Baseball teams look terrific in white and gray, and, like the Astros, look bush league when wearing dark tops. Biggio has more common sense than his owner, thankfully.
#90 by Stuby on 09.28.07 11:50 am |
I just like the fact that the team had to specially make their PRIMARY road uniforms for their September call-ups.
#91 by Nate on 09.28.07 11:51 am |
my personal list(I know that alot of you hate these unis):
1. Titans (White jerseys with light blue pants, or navy jerseys, with any color pants.
2. Panthers (Black jerseys, silver pants)
3. Chargers (powder blue jersey)
4. Saints (Black jersey with gold pants, i’d like to see the gold pants have a white stripe in between the black.)
5. Broncos (Orange alternate jersey, only worn once but still active)
#92 by Ian K on 09.28.07 11:52 am |
Re: Membership roster
I do look at the roster from time to time. When I first joined I was the only #4 and now there are 12. I like reading each member’s reasoning for choosing a number, and makes me wish I kept the same number throughout my youth baseball career rather than changing every year. I also like the member pictures, especially since most feature the member decked out in his/her favorite sports team’s colors. I wish more members would submit pictures, but it’s cool seeing what a wide variety of people we Uni Watchers are.
#93 by Eric in MN on 09.28.07 11:57 am |
Any other 1980’s Viking fans find it interesting that Jarvis Redwine is considered an alumni of the NFL? I mean, 3 years, 17 carries, 1 catch? Technically an alumni, I suppose, but…almost like saying that the guy who delivers pizzas to Yale is an alumnus.
With my luck, Jarvis Redwine reads this and can still kick my a$$ all over the block.
#94 by Marty Met on 09.28.07 11:58 am |
Oh I get it. I just happen to think that their uniforms are very ugly. Just because they haven’t changed them doesn’t mean they’re any good.
#95 by El Santo on 09.28.07 12:01 pm |
I remember a reader response on TMQ from a European reader claiming that the uniform style was an important factor in rooting for a football team. He had an interesting mix of what he thought was good: he had traditional outfits like Packer and Raiders, but he also had newer uniform styles like the Broncos and the Patriots.
So a question to European readers about the Eagles uniforms: are they fab or drab? They look ugly to most American eyes, but do they look great when you factor in European sensibilities? I mean, they’re using the colors of a Swedish flag and all. Or, based on my trip to Europe earlier this year, do the fashion trends favor muted colors?
(By the way, I hope I’m not the only one who did a double take when Paul equated NRA with Left-WIng Radicals. I had to read that through again to realized it was the OTHER NRA.)
#96 by Kerry on 09.28.07 12:03 pm |
I couldn’t agree more. It would look awesome at center court in the greenhouse next to the dome.
Heck, the FLEUR DE BEE will probably result in this New Orleans-area native buying his first ever New Orleans Hornets merchandise.
#97 by Nate on 09.28.07 12:03 pm |
and the worst unis:
1.Bengals (Black jersey with black pants, worst unis ever.)
2.Seahawks (All jerseys)
3.Vikings (Purple jersey with white pants, but the white/purple looks is ok)
4.Cowboys (White jerseys with greenish-silver pants)
5.Patriots (Navy jerseys with navy pants)
#98 by Nate on 09.28.07 12:05 pm |
whoops, i meant to say the white/purple look on the vikings is ok, not looks is ok.
#99 by Dwight on 09.28.07 12:07 pm |
Worst:
28. Titans
29. Bengals
30. Falcons
31. Cardinals
32. Vikings
Agree 100%
What’s wrong with the Titans’ unis? I think they look good. And the cowboys’ white jerseys with the greenish-silver pan