Athletics aesthetics doesn’t get much better-looking, or more fun, than yesterday’s NHL Winter Classic. The Penguins looked totally friggin’ awesome; the Sabres looked totally friggin’ awesome. You had just enough snow to be beautiful but not enough to ruin the game, you had hockey players wearing eye black, you had officials wearing those not-quite-ski-mask thingies, you had Buffalo goalie Ryan Miller wearing a Sabres sock turned into a toque (apparently by these guys), you had Sergei Gonchar wearing a little towel on the back of his right glove so he could wipe the snow off his visor (kudos to Sean Doherty for catching that one), and you had lots of people smiling (that’s Buffalo’s backup goalie, Joceclyn Thibault). Hell, you even had the gorgeous panorama of Buffalo, and let’s face it, how often are you gonna hear those words in the same sentence?
In short, the whole thing was a hoot. Okay, so the goalies didn’t wear plain brown pads after all, which was a mild letdown, but that’s the only bad thing I have to say about this event. Kudos to all involved, and let’s do it again as soon as possible.
Incidentally, we’ve now had hockey in the snow, football in the snow, and baseball in the snow all within the past nine months. All we need now is a snowy NBA game (which, at the very least, would probably lead to some high-sock action), an idea I offer to David Stern at no extra charge.
Latest Reason to Take the Gas Pipe: I have a friend who recently got a management job with Nike, and she’s been working at the big NikeTown store in Manhattan. She tells me that the sales associates who work the floor (there are about 50 of them) have an interesting ritual before the store opens each morning: They gather around and put their hands together in the center of the bunch, like a football team before a game. Then they chant — and I’m not making this up — “Just do it! Just do it! Just do it! SWOOSH!!” And they raise their arms while saying that last word.
And people wonder why we’re getting our asses kicked in the global economy.
Uni Watch News Ticker: This page has a great video clip of the Lakers talking about their short shorts prior to Sunday night’s game (big thanks to Ty Nowell). … And according to this story, the Lakers had to get the shorts made by a local supplier, because — get this — Adidas “did not have a physical pattern for them.” Good thing Adidas is, y’know, a big-time apparel manufacturer. … Just when you thought you’d seen everything: plaid basketball shorts. The team is the Buchan Bakers, a barnstorming squad from the 1950s. Details here (with thanks to, uh, someone whose e-mail I accidentally deleted — whoever you are, please get in touch so I can give you proper credit). … I love the Packers’ uniforms, but this is a bit much. … Too much information. … Matt Benz notes that one of the refs in Saturday’s Oilers/Wild game had thin white stripes on his pants. “He had no number on back of his jersey either,” writes Matt, “he must have had his bag misplaced by the airlines.” … Michael Romero notes that Chad Henne’s Capital One Bowl patch was coming loose yesterday (plus he sent along a screen grab of New Year’s Day’s best bowl uni). … Michael Rich notes that Fresno State appears to have merit decals in three different colors. Anyone know what their system is all about? … According to this page, Kentucky will have new football uniforms next season (with thanks to Derrick Jewell). … Interesting soccer note from Jeremy Brahm, who writes: ” Normally when a soccer team wins a cup or championship, they will have the trophy ceremony right after the match and the players will still be in uniform to accept their trophy or medal. But the Kashima Antlers did something a little odd on New Year’s Day, when they won the Emperor’s Cup in Japan. During the match, which they won, the Antlers wore their road grays; but for the trophy awarding, they wore their home uniform on top of their road shorts.” … Enough already with all the patches. … Uni Watch mascots Tucker and Caitlin’s new year’s resolution: more snuggling!
#1 by AJ Connelly on 01.02.08 8:22 am |
Re: Kashima Antlers swtiching jerseys for the trophy ceremony.
I’m certain Real Madrid did the same thing a few years ago, they played the European Cup final in their gorgeous black with gold road uniforms and then broke out the classic all-white home jerseys for the presentation. I’m sure it was them, but if it wasn’t then some team somewhere has certainly pulled the trick before.
#2 by Rick From Cedar Park, TX on 01.02.08 8:42 am |
Nike targetting Kentucky’s football unis? Say it isn’t so! First Oregon’s tire tracks, then Oregon State’s sports bras. What in God’s name could Swooshville have in store for my beloved Wildcats?
#3 by Denis Hurley on 01.02.08 8:44 am |
You’re correct AJ, but Barcelona did the same when they won the European Cup in 1992, putting on their red and blue striped shirts over the orange kit they had worn against Sampdoria
#4 by LI Phil on 01.02.08 8:45 am |
ok
#5 by ML on 01.02.08 8:53 am |
Not uni-related at all, but those are some of the cutest kitties evarrrrrr
#6 by Gabe on 01.02.08 9:05 am |
More info about the Buchnan Bakers here. The site is run by a guy named Bruce Kitts who’s apparently an expert about barnstorming-related info.
#7 by jeff on 01.02.08 9:05 am |
Actually, Dany Sabourin wore old school brown equipment for the outdoor game. Unfortunately for him, and us, the Pens decided to start Ty Conklin in goal.
#8 by Jason G. on 01.02.08 9:08 am |
The article said that they are probably going to get multiple color combinations. Last time I checked Kentucky only has 2 colors. I smell a black home jersey coming. I don’t particularly like our current jerseys, but I only see them getting worse with this revamp.
#9 by dm00n [Doug] on 01.02.08 9:17 am |
I noticed those USC cheerleader Rose Bowl sweaters during the game and thought the same thing. Throwback-y and classic.
#10 by Rick From Cedar Park, TX on 01.02.08 9:20 am |
Ooooo … maybe they should add some more color … how about Louisville Red or Florida orange. NO!! Better yet … Tennessee orange! Grrrrrrrrrrrrr.
#11 by Kim on 01.02.08 9:20 am |
Of course, they’re not exactly throwback-y if they’ve never changed away from those uniforms, they’re just classic.
#12 by Kek on 01.02.08 9:20 am |
I wanted to clarify something that I might have seen in the comments the past few days, not remembering the post exactly, but I think someone said something about the logo on Ty Conklin’s supercool mask had the skating penguin logo with the scarf.
That scarf wearing Penguin was the original logo, but it never actually made the sweater. Details can be found on this page: http://penguins.nhl....
#13 by kings33 on 01.02.08 9:22 am |
Uni Watch mascots Tucker and Caitlin’s new year’s resolution
I like how the calico seems to have gotten the long hosiery memo, but the gray cat with the white only going to his front paws’ “ankles” clearly doesn’t “Get It”.
#14 by Robb on 01.02.08 9:26 am |
The only good jersey Nike has made lately is the U of Georgia Black alternate. Hopefully they keep it around as an alternate
#15 by Brad on 01.02.08 9:26 am |
What’s the deal with Sidney Crosby’s little sock suspenders? I’ve never seen that before.
#16 by Craig on 01.02.08 9:27 am |
Nike could use more advertising like that. I have looked at that swoosh 12 times in the last 3 minutes…make it 13…ok I gotta go.
#17 by LI Phil on 01.02.08 9:27 am |
c dick pass
lets hope this is then end of the metallic monocrap cardinal red…if you’re going to wear the red, at least keep it matte
/just sayin
#18 by Stuby on 01.02.08 9:30 am |
Anyone know what Illinois QB Juice Williams’ real name is? He wears ‘I. Williams’ on his jersey so I’m assuming Juice isn’t his given name. Ichabod perhaps?
#19 by Jim on 01.02.08 9:32 am |
Its a garder belt, keeps socks up during play. Players either wear those, or have shorts that have Velcro on them to keep them up, which also has the cup sewn in too. I wear the shorts myself, I like my garders on women only…..
#20 by Pat on 01.02.08 9:34 am |
Isiah is his “real” name.
#21 by Mickel Yantz on 01.02.08 9:38 am |
Here’s an article about the Phiten necklaces that athletes are wearing to help healing time. The Phiten store in Seattle has a display of athlete autographs from those players who are also customers. http://seattlepi.nws...
#22 by ross on 01.02.08 9:38 am |
i believe it’s Isaiah
#23 by James P. on 01.02.08 9:39 am |
I’m surprised there wasn’t anything about Hawaii’s silver helmets from last night’s butt whoopin’. UGA still looks odd in a black jersey…
#24 by Shaftman on 01.02.08 9:42 am |
I disagree, if you’re going to look like crap..do it with gusto.
On a separate note; I want to wish the people (and animals) of uniwatch a very happy and healthy new year.
#25 by Jeremy Brahm on 01.02.08 9:46 am |
Real Madrid with white tops and black shorts
#26 by Joe K on 01.02.08 9:46 am |
I have been in rural Iowa for the last few days without and internet connection, so please forgive if this has already been brought up.
As I was watching the Maryland Bowl game a few nights ago they showed the QB and his helmet. As the light hit is just right you could see white numbers on the white helmet. They were on the back left hand side. Same number as his Jersey, #10. I couldnt tell if anyone else had this same thing going on. Did anyone else see this? I was not able to find a pic on the web. Very interesting, Anyone know the story?
#27 by Stuby on 01.02.08 9:46 am |
Isn’t that their standard road helmet?
#28 by Scott on 01.02.08 9:48 am |
Why is it that Portis does not get reprimanded by the league for his ST tributes? For a league that is so freakin strict on uni violations, they seem to be giving Mr. Portis a pass every time he lifts up his shirt after a touchdown. I don’t get it.
#29 by James Craven on 01.02.08 9:48 am |
Does anyone remember when Southern California played in the Orange Bowl in 2003 that the song girls had sweaters with oranges on them?
No, get thine brains out of the gutter, there were chenille oranges on the sweaters where roses usually were.
#30 by Michael Romero on 01.02.08 9:54 am |
The best uni story involving Florida was that they made the throwback style unis permanent. Now, I’m assuming that the two color thing they had a couple of years back is no longer kosher with the NCAA gods (thankfully), but Nike sure could have messed them up with a bib, a sports bra, or some tire tracks.
#31 by Kevin on 01.02.08 9:54 am |
Forget about the Hawaii helmets what about those goofy looking pants they were wearing last night. The QB looked like he was ready for a dance recital. I think they actually looked worse then when the Ravens go the same leotard looking route.
#32 by Charles werme on 01.02.08 9:56 am |
Did anyone notice the logo creep on UGA’s jersery?
Didn’t know Nike made dog jerseys.
#33 by John on 01.02.08 9:58 am |
It’s Ike.
#34 by DouginGA on 01.02.08 10:02 am |
Mark Richt has been quoted that you will see UGA in black one home game per year. I personally believe you will see it in Jacksonville next yoear for the WLOCP.
#35 by dw438 on 01.02.08 10:03 am |
“Incidentally, we’ve now had hockey in the snow, football in the snow, and baseball in the snow all within the past nine months. All we need now is a snowy NBA game (which, at the very least, would probably lead to some high-sock action), an idea I offer to David Stern at no extra charge.”
We’ve had a season-long NBA snow job here in NY from someone whose real name is Isiah Lord Thomas.
#36 by Brian on 01.02.08 10:03 am |
I was watching the Capital One Bowl and noticed that the NOB of Mario Manningham’s jersey seemed to have wider spacing than his teammates’ jerseys. Does anybody have a pic to verify this? Here is a pic from when UM played Notre Dame to compare to.
#37 by Brian on 01.02.08 10:04 am |
Link
http://media.scout.c...
#38 by Kek on 01.02.08 10:08 am |
I wasn’t crazy about the white pants from Hawaii but I did like the silver helmet.
It appeared that they duplicated the award stickers to the new helmet based on each player’s helmet and from what I remember them having on the other helmet. Is this a first as far as a team wearing an alternate helmet and transferring awards?
As to Fresno State, not sure what the three colors of bones signify, and a quick search of the school’s website shows nothing.
#39 by Rick on 01.02.08 10:08 am |
I remember one cup final where both teams already exchanged their shirts before the ceremony, which resulted in the winning team receiving the cup wearing their opponents shirts.
#40 by Rick on 01.02.08 10:08 am |
I remember one cup final where both teams already exchanged their shirts before the ceremony, which resulted in the winning team receiving the cup wearing their opponents’ shirts.
#41 by Matt Powers on 01.02.08 10:09 am |
I am very sad to bid adieu to the Nike-clad Michigan football uniforms! The three stripes will take over this coming year!
Let us pray that they not mangle their uniforms as they have with the likes of Louisville.
#42 by Matt Powers on 01.02.08 10:11 am |
By the way…the USC cheerleader outfit ranks above the Princessl Leia gold bikini for me!
#43 by Jeremy Brahm on 01.02.08 10:12 am |
USC Girls at the Orange Bowl
#44 by B Jackson on 01.02.08 10:19 am |
if you go to the USC Song Girl’s web-site (posting newbie and don’t know how to post the link) you’ll see that they are wearing red Asics shoes in their team photos and not Nike shoes they were wearing last night
#45 by Matt Powers on 01.02.08 10:25 am |
I always looks forward to the Big bowl games because Nike previews their gloves and cleats for the upcoming season. LSU has been wearing the new cleats, but so did some of the players from Florida and USC. I checked both school’s websites and the only good pic I found were numbers 5 and 18 in this gallery:
http://grfx.cstv.com...
#46 by Matt Powers on 01.02.08 10:26 am |
USC photo gallery didn’t allow the link…so go here instead:
http://usctrojans.cs...
#47 by Yoke on 01.02.08 10:28 am |
If anyone has video of the Wild game against the Oilers, they talk about the ref not having his gear, and using borrowed stuff. Not sure what part of the game though, sorry.
#48 by S. Menecola on 01.02.08 10:31 am |
That is called a garter belt. And yes most hockey players who don’t opt for the boxer(under-wear) style jock usually wear the cup and belt system. I know I do as it helps keep the socks pulled up. That hockey game was so beautiful to watch. I only watched it because of the jerseys
#49 by Mark Doescher on 01.02.08 10:32 am |
New Era has made a new line of caps called MLB Twisted that features a teams official logo transplanted on various other teams base hat-i.e. the Cardinals’ STL set on an Oakland or Pittsburgh official hat. Some of the hats are quite an upgrade-some loof suprisingly good (I personally love the Twins set to the Brewers’ hat scheme) while others (most notably the Brewers and Indians) are completely horrendous. Interesting to look at and think of the possibilities.
http://www.lids.com/...
#50 by Matt Powers on 01.02.08 10:32 am |
Hers’s the link to the Florida website…man do those Wolverine unis look good.
Some of the gators are wearing the new Apocalpyse by Nike, widely regarded as the best line of football cleats ever.
You can also see the strange pant stripe as well as the differences in helmets that UF uses: Revolution, VSR, Air Advantage, and the DNA.
http://www.gatorzone...
#51 by dm00n [Doug] on 01.02.08 10:33 am |
Ah, I don’t follow cheerleading, good for USC then.
#52 by BJ Lanier on 01.02.08 10:37 am |
Can you say WAAAAAY to many logos?
Under Armour All Star Game
#53 by LI Phil on 01.02.08 10:40 am |
i was gonna post this last night, but im NOT a fan of colt brennan’s wearing these in lieu of socks, which definitely gives the impression of a unitard another view
i hope this was a colt decision, and not a nike decision…cold weather gear is fine in the cold, not a dome…are nike-clad legs better than sockless ones?
#54 by joe on 01.02.08 10:42 am |
typical hockey gear for keeping up your socks.
#55 by BrianC on 01.02.08 10:42 am |
The throwbacks were great, but the one thing they got wrong was the Buffalo socks. The originals had three sets of stripes, like Toronto (which I think was deliberate on the part of Punch Imlach).
When will the league realize that fans like REAL hockey uniforms, NOT something designed by a marketing committee?
#56 by James P. on 01.02.08 10:42 am |
You’re correct. I had not noticed they started using road helmets…which they should use all the time. The silver looks 100% better than the dark green. You can see the helmet decals a hell of a lot better on the silver…
#57 by Hank on 01.02.08 10:46 am |
Just loved the Winter Classic. From the setting to the unis to the game.
It was mentioned during the broadcast that the Pens have petitioned the league to make their throwback blues their alternate jersey for next season.
#58 by Charlie on 01.02.08 10:50 am |
No mention of Arkansas’ monochrome look in the Cotton Bowl? I believe the announcers said it was the first time ever in school history for the red on red.
#59 by al on 01.02.08 10:54 am |
Several Georgia defenders do not buckle-up and why didn;t Hawaii wear the leg stripe?
#60 by James P. on 01.02.08 10:57 am |
I find it interestng that they didn’t go with “twists” relating to Division Rivals. I would love to see an Astros hat in Cards or Cubs colors. Seeing one in Braves colors is almost a nightmare for me. The other “twists” are just boaring. At least none have a Rockies purple scheme…
#61 by ThresherK on 01.02.08 11:00 am |
To my eyes, the Sabres look just like the Minnesota Vikings did in their throwbacks: So natural and right that I’d forgotten they’d switched to some other, lesser, kit in the meantime.
#62 by Tape on 01.02.08 11:00 am |
watching the Winter Classic was awesome. it would be hard to envision a better-looking game on all fronts… especially with the snow! the snow was amazing.
aside from the cheesy Edge rounded hemline, I thought the unis were top notch.
#63 by Bruce on 01.02.08 11:04 am |
I like the Twisted hats, its a good way to support your team if you aren’t in love with their cap style and like another team’s more. Although it will definitly confuse alot of people.
#64 by LI Phil on 01.02.08 11:05 am |
does anyone else think it’s appropos that these guys outfit these guys
#65 by Perry on 01.02.08 11:09 am |
On Christmas Day Fox Soccer Channel ran a marathon of old FA Cup Final games from England, several of which I recorded. Being an Arsenal fan, I was particularly interested in seeing two of the famous victories in their history, the 1971 final vs. Liverpool (Arsenal won 2-1 in a 30-minute extra period after the regulation 90 ended 0-0); and the 1979 final vs. Man United (Arsenal took a 2-0 lead to halftime, then in the last 5 minutes of the game ManU scored 2 to tie it before Arsenal scored the winner with seconds to go).
The basic look of the soccer uni hasn’t changed much since the 70s (although the look of the English league’s top-flight players has – they’re now bigger, stronger, and no longer all white). But I still did make some uni-related mental notes when I finally got around to watching my recordings the last couple of days:
• Uniform numbers were 1-11, and strictly by position – keeper #1, fullbacks #2-3, center forward #9, etc. Only one substitute was allowed and only one dressed, always wearing #12.
• For some reason, in the ’71 match Liverpool keeper Ray Clemence wore an un-numbered jersey. Otherwise, both keepers wore identical green jerseys; both also wore caps (we’d call them baseball caps; the Brit announcers called them golfing caps) when defending the goal facing the sun. Actually, you still occasionally see this today.
• No ads on the jerseys, nor any logos that I saw, except the team crests. One of the teams did have a big Adidas equipment bag strategically placed in front of their bench in the ’71 game.
• As I mentioned, players are bigger today, even in soccer. One bigger player in ’79 was referred to as “Arsenal’s 6-footer” – that would obviously not be a particular distinction today. The complete absence of black players was certainly striking. Just as they do today, the announcers bemoaned the shortage of English players on the pitch – but the non-Englishmen were all Irish and Scots! Now, of course, EPL players come from all over the world, and Arsenal (for one example) has only 2 English players, who seldom start. And black players from all nations abound.
• The most amazing thing – the ’71 game was played in exceptionally hot weather, and as the game went on more and more players rolled their socks down, discarding on the field the laces and pieces of tape that had been holding them up. They could easily do this because: almost nobody wore shin guards! I couldn’t believe it. Does anybody know when shin guards became common? I guess I’d thought they were a lot older than the 70s. (I also noticed a lot of players missing front teeth – they looked more like hockey players than soccer players.)
#66 by Matt Powers on 01.02.08 11:10 am |
Very enlightening, Strong Island Phil!
#67 by joe on 01.02.08 11:11 am |
From the other day.
(Rant ON) As a long-time play-by-play broadcaster, “duplicate numbers” oughtta be outlawed!!! As is, they’re only permissible in NCAA football; which leads to abominations like this! The “dupes” aren’t allowed on the field at the same time, which is why running back Jimmy Jackson and safety William Moore both get to wear #1!
Identical numbers have been on field at the same time. I have season Tickets to Northern Illinois. last year (2006) our backup QB at the time was number 19 and handed off to a 3rd string tailback number 19. That was quite impressive.
#68 by Rick From Cedar Park, TX on 01.02.08 11:13 am |
And quite against the rules. Was there a penalty on the play? There certainly should have been.
#69 by Ryan B. on 01.02.08 11:19 am |
It really says something, doesn’t it, that my favorites in that cap line are all the various logos when placed on the green and gold caps of the Oakland A’s?
Happy New Year, UniWatchers.
#70 by Matthew H on 01.02.08 11:22 am |
http://www.usc.edu/s...
#71 by The Ol Goaler on 01.02.08 11:25 am |
Now that Reebok’s proved they can make real hockey uniforms, can we please get rid of the damn “Bettman bib” and return to real unis for my beloved ‘Note?
#72 by Mark on 01.02.08 11:27 am |
I noticed that in the disturbing picture of Crosby in his cup, the player standing up looks like he is wearing an elastic waistband on his pants. I looked back at the other pictures and it appears that the throwback pants are just a shell over there regular pants. In the picture of Jochen Hecht, you can see the horrible Sabres pants poking out underneath.
#73 by Kek on 01.02.08 11:30 am |
That NIU example is bad. The only possibility of dupe numbers would be special teams, but I don’t think the rules allow that either.
Fans of the ESPN Classic show Cheap Seats might remember the Sklar Brothers doing a show about an old rose bowl game and Washington had two players with the same number and they both scored. I think it was an RB on offense and a CB returning an INT on defense. They were like I thought that number was the other guy!
Personally, I don’t have a problem with this and I see it as a quirk of the college game. Sure they could all have eligible numbers with the relaxed code of college numbering, but why not let a guy pick a number he really wants? The majority of D1 players don’t go pro and this is the last meaningful football they’ll play.
The play-by-play rant is bunk. If common sense can’t tell you that John David Booty is a QB and Brian Cushing a LB, find a different line of work! I know all examples are not obvious as this one, but still. Rules state that the players must be one offense and one defense. Use different colored highlighters on your roster when you’re calling the game.
#74 by Stephen on 01.02.08 11:30 am |
No pic, but I did see the same thing. Seemed like his NOB had extra spacing…you can see it about a minute into this video, though….
~E~
#75 by Robb on 01.02.08 11:38 am |
Yeah, but at least the helmets are nice. I liked what UA did to Maryland’s uniforms and what they didnt do to Auburn, but after Texas Tech and South Carolina, I’m not too excited to see that game.
#76 by Jet on 01.02.08 11:38 am |
Right on! Yes, both teams did look totally friggin’ awesome, but I did notice that small detail. Always liked those old Buffalo socks. Another minor irritation was the Sabres logo on the shoulders. That is another example of clutter for clutter’s sake. It’s not an integral part of the overall design; it looks more like an afterthought. And the old Buffalo jerseys didn’t have those shoulder patches.
-Jet
#77 by derek on 01.02.08 11:43 am |
Umm just to let you know bettman doesnt create the uniforms, Reebok creates them and then the team has to approve them.
#78 by PhillyGuy on 01.02.08 11:49 am |
Interesting Uni photo. Here is a photo of Philadelphia Eagles’ Reno Mahe locker clean-out. You can see the black alternate jersey still in the polybag. The Eagles did not wear the third jerseys this season.
#79 by PhillyGuy on 01.02.08 11:49 am |
Interesting Uni photo. Here is a photo of Philadelphia Eagles’ Reno Mahe locker clean-out. You can see the black alternate jersey still in the polybag. The Eagles did not wear the third jerseys this season.
http://www.philadelp...
#80 by Ronnie Poore on 01.02.08 11:55 am |
my thoughts exactly re: Hawai’i. there’s is one of the few modern uni designs i really like. and that one leg garter stripe pattern is very cool. it looked like they borrowed some penn state pants for the game.
#81 by Ronnie Poore on 01.02.08 11:55 am |
my thoughts exactly re: Hawai’i. their’s is one of the few modern uni designs i really like. and that one leg garter stripe pattern is very cool. it looked like they borrowed some penn state pants for the game.
#82 by S Bennett on 01.02.08 11:56 am |
Here’s your proof.
It was also mentioned that players used to wear 1-11 on the pitch. Too true - tha’s why you’ll see an ad for a George Best video where you’ll see him wear numbers, 7, 11, 9 and 8 depending on where he lined up on the field. He’s often associated with the number 7 shirt, but it wasn’t his only number for United.
This only changed around 1992 when England’s top teams broke away to create the Premiership. That’s when squad numbers came into play. However, squad numbers were part and parcel of World Cup play for quite some time. Teams had different ways to determine who got what number; some went with seniority’s choice, others went with straight seniority (Scotland did this in the 92 European Cup. More caps = lower number). Others again, like Argentina in 78, went with alphabetical order. Holland tried this too, but Johan Cruyff insisted on his number 14. (and an interesting uni modification - mentioned here before - because he wasn’t an Adidas athlete.)
SB
#83 by College Kid on 01.02.08 12:04 pm |
Duplicate numbers are not allowed on special teams–happened to our team this year. Two guys who both wore #32, a WR and a LB, were both put on the kickoff coverage team towards the end of the season (lots of special teams changes for us, rarely had the same lineup every game for kicks). The first game after the new lineup was established, both players with #32 lined up for kick coverage…and we got away with it, simply because the refs missed it. At halftime the LB was given a #27 jersey, and he wore it for the remainder of the year.
#84 by S Bennett on 01.02.08 12:19 pm |
#85 by Jeff on 01.02.08 12:19 pm |
I have been in rural Iowa for the last few days without and internet connection, so please forgive if this has already been brought up.
As I was watching the Maryland Bowl game a few nights ago they showed the QB and his helmet. As the light hit is just right you could see white numbers on the white helmet. They were on the back left hand side. Same number as his Jersey, #10. I couldnt tell if anyone else had this same thing going on. Did anyone else see this? I was not able to find a pic on the web. Very interesting, Anyone know the story?
They have been doing that since changing the helmets in ‘02 or ‘03. Kinda dumb…they should just make numbers part of the helmet design.
#86 by Ian K on 01.02.08 12:21 pm |
At first glance watching the Michigan/Florida bowl game, I thought “I can’t believe UofM covered the swoosh with their bowl patch!” Upon further review, the swoosh is on the neckline, a little more understated. This gets a thumbs up from me, since there isn’t patch overload, as I mentioned last week about East Carolina:
http://d.yimg.com/us...
Anyone know what the patch is over the swoosh?
#87 by Teebz on 01.02.08 12:26 pm |
If anyone wants to check out the gallery of pictures from various sources (AP, Reuters, Paul’s blog, etc.) I have compiled of the Winter Classic, please click here.
Lots of glorious views of the game at various times as well.
#88 by KT on 01.02.08 12:32 pm |
What?
Florida has been wearing blue in football since 1990. They wore orange from 1979 to 1989. The throwbacks they wore with white helmets against Alabama in 2006 (image) haven’t been repeated or made permanent. Unfortunately. They’re pretty sharp.
But when I was in school there, they wore these orange jerseys, but Steve Spurrier brought back the blue when he took over.
Except for some sleeve striping differences, the blues they wore in the 1996 championship season were the same as in the 2006 championship season and they’re the same ones they wore yesterday.
Or are you talking about basketball or some other sport?
#89 by Shane on 01.02.08 12:49 pm |
some of them were cool i guess.
However what is wrong with the Mariners hat
They didn’t have the little design in the middle of the S
#90 by Brian on 01.02.08 12:50 pm |
Did anyone notice the Ref’s shoes in the Cotton Bowl. They appeared to be green. I know that the entire field was painted and a lot of green ended up everywear but I was catching green shoes for the Ref’s. Anyone else??????
#91 by Speedy Ed on 01.02.08 1:00 pm |
Except we’re NOT getting our asses kicked in the global economy. Stick to uniforms, about which you have knowledge.
#92 by Stuby on 01.02.08 1:08 pm |
However what is wrong with the Mariners hat
They didn’t have the little design in the middle of the S
That looks like an 80s version of the Mariners cap logo.
#93 by Stuby on 01.02.08 1:12 pm |
I wonder how many of these have been sold by the LIDS gang. Just wrong, man.
#94 by jason on 01.02.08 1:15 pm |
its really interesting since he even has that jersey, since he wore a different number last season (34?). He has only been wearing 25 since he was resigned after the greg lewis/jr reed punt returning debacle
#95 by KT on 01.02.08 1:19 pm |
Speaking of the Iggles, best use of a throwback jersey.
#96 by LI Phil on 01.02.08 1:19 pm |
so wrong stoob, so wrong
#97 by Shane on 01.02.08 1:20 pm |
Thanks for that
I’m pretty sure that is the correct hat
on that site they also have this Mariners logo
so it makes sense now
#98 by 9/9 on 01.02.08 1:33 pm |
The one customer review on there is priceless.
#99 by Rick From Cedar Park, TX on 01.02.08 1:34 pm |
Absolutely!!!
#100 by Stuby on 01.02.08 1:37 pm |
Oh, the irony.
#101 by Brandon on 01.02.08 1:38 pm |
How awesome did the Sabres coaching staff look in those jackets? Talk about a great touch!
#102 by Shane on 01.02.08 1:40 pm |
good list here of Sports Illustrated’s top 10 ugliest college football unis.
Its good list, except I personally love the Notre Dame greens
Well the dark green as shown on the site not this
#103 by Mark Mayall on 01.02.08 2:12 pm |
A guy named Ryan Grote used to post on a track and field/running listserv I subscribe to, and he once worked at the Niketown in Portland in the mid-90s. He described having to do the exact same ritual and how it made his skin crawl. A Jersey boy, he returned east and opened a shoe store called runner’s pace. I may be wrong but I think he doesn’t carry nikes at all.
#104 by Will on 01.02.08 2:17 pm |
The University of Georgia’s athletics website has posted an article on how (in a basic sense) merit decals are awarded for the Dawgs’ football team.
Being Bone-a-Fide
#105 by Kek on 01.02.08 2:20 pm |
I wonder what some of your opinions on this are:
http://www.post-gaze...
I’m of course referring to the “Throwbacks could throw viewers off” blurb near the bottom of the story.
I get the point of trying to attract new hockey viewers but I think the throwbacks were an important part of this promotion. Sure, it was marketing in order to make more money (I saw so many of these jerseys at the Pens/Sabres game in Pittsburgh Saturday).
To a person not familiar with hockey, I thought NBC did a good job stating they were special uniforms, etc. I would think the excitement of the game and the players would be what would bring non-fans back, but on the other hand, the uniform is what we use to identify one team from another.
Any thoughts?
#106 by LI Phil on 01.02.08 2:21 pm |
here?
#107 by KT on 01.02.08 2:28 pm |