Big news item yesterday, in case you missed it, is that Seahawks kicker Josh Brown marked himself as a big wuss and an even bigger idiot by announcing that he’ll be wearing heated pants for Saturday’s playoff game against the Packers in Green Bay, thereby dishonoring the spirit of the Ice Bowl, the 1982 AFC Championship Game, and Bud Grant’s “No heaters on the sideline” rule (and, more importantly, depriving us of our God-given right to watch a grown man shiver in the cold while we sit in our nice cozy homes, which is what playoff football is all about).
As you might imagine, this story was like chum in the water for assorted media sharks. In Green Bay, the Press-Gazette immediately posted this photo, with the following caption: “Seahawks kicker Josh Brown, who plans to wear heated warmup pants in Saturday’s NFC playoff game at Lambeau Field, isn’t trying to stay warm in this picture. He’s being hugged by teammate Grant Wistrom after kicking a game-winning field goal against Detroit in September 2006. Of course, that game was played inside, at Ford Field.” And in Seattle, the blog Seattlest compared Josh Brown to James Brown, the latter of whom, of course, had a big hit in 1971 with “Hot Pants.”
The hunch here is that Brown isn’t the first NFL player to resort to heated pants — he’s just the first one stupid enough to admit it. I hereby predict that his ill-advised revelation will lead to the following actions:
• More cheeseheads than usual will show up at Lambeau wearing shorts.
• The aforementioned James Brown tune will be played over the Lambeau sound system at every opportunity.
• At least one tailgater will burn Brown in effigy, accompanied by a little sign that reads, “Hey, Josh, hot enough for ya?”
Incidentally, while googling “hot pants” in search of a photo to run with today’s entry, I was intrigued to come across this, which linked back to this. Who knew?! Certainly not me.
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Uni Watch News Ticker: Liberty started the basketball season with new uniforms (home, road) but has now taken the unusual step of making a mid-season switch — to NikeWorld, unfortunately (here’s a rear and side view). Jonathan Carone, provided all of these pics, notes that while most of the NOBs were direct-sewn, Alex McLean had a nameplate when the new design debuted on Tuesday night. “I can only assume that the original was messed up,” he writes. Also, one of the reserves was stuck wearing one of the old jerseys, although he had the new shorts. … Michael Seabaugh notes that Ohio State had a bad omen before Monday night’s BCS game had even started. … Yesterday I asked if anyone knew about Arizona State wearing gold uniforms against Arizona in 1989. ASU media relations rep Randy Policar promptly responded with this, this, and this. “We actually wore them twice,” he writes. “Once against Arizona in 1989 and once against USC in 1990. We got beaten badly both times, and they have never been worn again.” … Reprinted from yesterday’s comments: A set of one of history’s greatest stirrup designs is available on eBay. … Eagle-eyed catch by Nicole Haase, who noticed a TV graphic that showed UConn with a Longhorns logo. … Newest Uni Watch reader: Rob Klingenberger’s mascot, Katana, who apparently finds the site rather fascinating.
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#1 by Rick From Cedar Park, TX on 01.10.08 8:02 am | Quote
Okay, I’ve decided, I do not like all yellow uniforms. They hurt my eyes and do not do anything to support the masculinity of a male athlete. I put yellow below purple on my list.
#2 by Stuby on 01.10.08 8:06 am | Quote
Can’t help but think of Charlie Finley’s famous ‘Hot-Pants Day’, which gave free admission to an A’s game to any woman wearing said article of clothing.
#3 by derek on 01.10.08 8:15 am | Quote
Goose is going to be wearing a yankees cap in the hall, also is it just me or is he stupid for saying he would have used steroids if they were more prevalent in baseball when he played.
#4 by Brian on 01.10.08 8:16 am | Quote
First Seattle scraps the NFL’s best uniforms (silver helmets and royal blue jerseys with the hawks on the sleeves) for the monstrosities that they currently wear. Then they decide to trick them out with snot green gloves and cleats. Now they have a kicker wearing heated pants? Almost makes me ashamed to be a Seahawks fan. Full shame will come if I hear “we want the ball and we’re gonna score” come out of Matt Hasslebeck’s mouth on Saturday.
#5 by derek on 01.10.08 8:16 am | Quote
http://sportsillustr...
heres the link
#6 by Chris The Goalie in Miami on 01.10.08 8:16 am | Quote
Hey Paul,
I was watching the Miami Heat- Milwakee Bucks Pregame (about the only Highlight of a Heat Telecast now a days), and noticed Maurice “Mo” Williams has a Captains C on his Right Shoulder. Once Clip I saw was from last weeks Bucks/Heat Tilt last week. On another, the C was visible in white on the Green Jersey.
Is this news?
Chris
#7 by Paul Lukas on 01.10.08 8:23 am | Quote
Nope. The Bucks have been using captaincy “C”s for several years now.
#8 by Robert on 01.10.08 8:25 am | Quote
Josh Brown went to college at a cold Midwestern school that shall remain nameless, so he should be used to the cold. I am ashamed.
#9 by Assgrabber on 01.10.08 8:30 am | Quote
I came across this picture this morning of the Hershey Bears.
http://blog.pennlive...
Do all NHL/AHL affiliates have their parent’s organizations on thier uniforms?
#10 by Breezy on 01.10.08 8:34 am | Quote
Are you kidding me? Will people actually buy these things?
http://www.sportrobe...
#11 by Bruce on 01.10.08 8:35 am | Quote
Nebraska
#12 by LI Phil on 01.10.08 8:37 am | Quote
hot pants patrol
#13 by Jerry on 01.10.08 8:39 am | Quote
That UCONN, Longhorns link looks alot like they used a Memphis logo with Marquette.
#14 by Chris The Goalie in Miami on 01.10.08 8:39 am | Quote
Thanks for the Quick Reply. I went and microwaved my breakfast, and BAM…it was there. Like an F on a Final Exam.
;) BTW, how depressing is it that the only good thing on TV opposite of Mike and Mike is BECKER. And M&M has WAY too many commercials and breaks in programming.
Chris
#15 by teamcinnamon on 01.10.08 8:39 am | Quote
Yes - the ‘Hot Pants Patrol’! A few years ago when they knocked down the Vet, with all the nostalgia and whatnot, I remember them being mentioned and an interview with one of the members of the old squad.
Needless to say, she looked much better in the 70’s.
Now - Is this a natural evolution from this?
Perhaps.
#16 by Jerry on 01.10.08 8:41 am | Quote
I see what you mean with the UCONN, Texas thing as well.
But it also looks like they used the Memphis logo for Marquette, it’s hard to tell with the quaility of the picture.
#17 by Kek on 01.10.08 8:42 am | Quote
Not stupid, just honest. I have to respect that. More truthful than, oh, I don’t know, going before congress and pointing your finger and people claiming you’ve taken any performance enhancers and then have cloudy piss the next time you’re tested!
#18 by todd krevanchi on 01.10.08 8:47 am | Quote
they look surprisingly accurate, so i’d say yes, there probably is a good market for them.
although ive never been a “robe guy”, i’d accept a bulls jordan one as a gift with no reservations.
#19 by Shaftman on 01.10.08 8:50 am | Quote
In all fairness I was at the Mets Clubhouse Shop during the holiday buying (mad rush) season and saw the Mets one based on their pinstripe uni’s and I almost bought one for my brother. I thought that they were awesome looking.
#20 by Ryan B on 01.10.08 8:52 am | Quote
I’m pretty sure the Hartford Wolf Pack do (at least in the past they did). Don’t have a pic handy, if I find one I’ll post it.
#21 by Shaftman on 01.10.08 8:53 am | Quote
The Albany River Rats do.
#22 by DJ on 01.10.08 8:54 am | Quote
Do all NHL/AHL affiliates have their parent’s organizations on thier uniforms?
The Blackhawk affiliate in Rockford does. The Chicago Wolves, who are affiliated with the Atlanta Thrashers, do not.
#23 by Shaftman on 01.10.08 8:56 am | Quote
Look on the right shoulder.
#24 by todd krevanchi on 01.10.08 8:56 am | Quote
as a product of that “era”, i tend to flip between M&M, and Saved by the Bell while getting ready. its always a treat when they show “the college years” episodes, because as Mike Golic takes me to commercial, i can then flip over to see his brother Bob helping Zach and Slater out of another jam…
sometimes its nice to stay on espn2. although she is terrible as on air talent, sage steele has a phenomenal body, and is smoking hot.
#25 by werthj on 01.10.08 8:56 am | Quote
The Marquette logo looks fine to me
#26 by Stuby on 01.10.08 8:58 am | Quote
I’d accept one as a gift too, but would you wear one to a game?
#27 by John on 01.10.08 8:59 am | Quote
No I’m pretty sure thats a Marquette Logo becasue ESPN uses a Memphis logo with a tiger that is clearly visible.
#28 by todd krevanchi on 01.10.08 9:02 am | Quote
a. shaftman, thanks for starting my day off right with that pic of my girl sue…
b. obvious that asu wore them in 2 separate games based on darren woodson’s 2 different facemasks…
c. in that third photo darren woodson is pictured with phillippi sparks, father of 07 american idol winner jordin sparks.
#29 by Shaftman on 01.10.08 9:04 am | Quote
No never to a game…unless that game is in my living room with my big screen.
#30 by LI Phil on 01.10.08 9:04 am | Quote
if this guy dresses like that…i doubt he’d be to proud to wear one to a game
of course, i’m fairly certain this guy will be wearing one at lambeau
#31 by Matt D. on 01.10.08 9:05 am | Quote
It’s not mandatory, but some do. Those who share the parent team’s name (including the two within driving distance for me, WB-Scranton and Binghamton),of course, have no need. I just did quick research on this year’s Rochester Americans uni and they have no buffaslug on their uniform (Thank Heavens!)
I grew up watching the Binghamton Whalers and i remember, during the 4 seasons of being a joint farm team with Washington, they has a Capitals patch on one shoulder. I don’t remember exactly (and can’t track down a picture), but I think they recolored the Caps patch green to match the rest of the jersey.
#32 by LI Phil on 01.10.08 9:05 am | Quote
*too proud
#33 by Shaftman on 01.10.08 9:06 am | Quote
I do it all for my buddy from Lawn Guyland.
#34 by LI Phil on 01.10.08 9:10 am | Quote
hey…you can see my house in that pic :{
#35 by Matt D. on 01.10.08 9:10 am | Quote
Sweet mercy, are those ASU uniforms hard on the eyes!
#36 by Rick From Cedar Park, TX on 01.10.08 9:11 am | Quote
Thanks Phil! We can always count on you to get the important images.
#37 by LI Phil on 01.10.08 9:14 am | Quote
if she were old enough back then, she would have been a charter member of the HPP, no question
and rick, yer welcome
#38 by Ben on 01.10.08 9:15 am | Quote
Looks like Matt Hasselbeck is wearing those Phiten bands
http://www.jsonline....
#39 by Ben on 01.10.08 9:15 am | Quote
Looks like Matt Hasselbeck is wearing those Phiten bands
http://www.jsonline....
#40 by Mike V. on 01.10.08 9:18 am | Quote
Wilkes-Barre / Scranton Penguins do
#41 by Mike Engle on 01.10.08 9:20 am | Quote
As do the Hurricanes’ affiliate.
#42 by mg12 on 01.10.08 9:23 am | Quote
Does anyone else find it funny that Liberty has the word “flames” written on the back side of their shorts.
http://photos-b.ak.f...
Maybe it’s just a little Montezuma’s Revenge.
Sorry, it is early and my humor is still stuck in elementary mode.
#43 by Breezy on 01.10.08 9:24 am | Quote
Those Baby Penguins jerseys (sweaters, whatever) are sweet. It’s too bad they gave up the baby blue though, I always kind of liked those.
#44 by Philly William on 01.10.08 9:31 am | Quote
The Devils just went ahead and renamed their AHL and ECHL teams the Devils as well.
#45 by Mike on 01.10.08 9:34 am | Quote
I do not know if this would be worthy of a full article, but many police and fire organizations across the country have sports teams. Of course being the largest FD in the country, the FDNY has teams in the major sports such as: hockey: http://www.fdnyhocke... basball: http://nyfd.com/base... and soccer: http://www.fdnysocce...
This weekend here in the DC area the FBI and the Secret Service are playing a charity hockey game between their two teams. Some do a better job at uniforms than others http://www.dcfirehoc...
Anyway, does your community have a public safety sports team?
http://www.npsfl.com...
#46 by Seth H on 01.10.08 9:35 am | Quote
The Albany River Rats do.
The River Rats are no longer a Devils’ affiliate. As shown in post 41, Albany is Carolina’s top minor league team.
The Lowell Devils are now the Devils’ top minor league team. There is no NJ shoulder patch: http://www.lowelldev...
Of course, the team affiliation is pretty clear from the name.
The Bridgeport Sound Tigers, the Islanders’ affiliate, have a patch: http://www.soundtige...
#47 by Shaftman on 01.10.08 9:39 am | Quote
I didn’t realize that they had switched. Either way though…. The Albany River Rats have a patch of their NHL team.
#48 by Rick on 01.10.08 9:43 am | Quote
Paul, I read that “O-O-H-I” goof occurred when the teams were running out onto the field after halftime, not before the game…….
#49 by Nicole on 01.10.08 9:45 am | Quote
Here’s a little clearer, less zoomed photo of the Marquette graphic
http://bp3.blogger.c...
Otherwise, go here and you can see the two pics next to each other.
http://cutesports.bl...
#50 by Justin on 01.10.08 9:51 am | Quote
Ahh I wish we could see a little more hot pants in everyday life. Look at this Southwest Airlines ad from the 70s.
#51 by Chris The Goalie in Miami on 01.10.08 9:52 am | Quote
The Rochester Americans share an affiliate with the florida panthers I believe.
Most teams that do not have a affliate on the jersey probably share the team.
In addition, Todd. The worst thing about save by the bell for me is the wardrobe.
Unfortunatly, I fall asleep at night with Sportscenter on… and I wake up with Mike and Mike’s Sage Steele blabbing about the same stories… lol.
Chris
#52 by Eriq Jaffe on 01.10.08 9:52 am | Quote
Back in the early ’70s, the White Sox had something similar to the HPP they called the Soxettes.
In this photo (the only one I could find of them), Bill Melton shows 3 Soxettes how well he, uh, handles his stick.
#53 by Kim on 01.10.08 9:55 am | Quote
Yes consider yourself lucky.
I was there both times they ran out in the banana uniforms. The first time I was in complete shock like many other fans, the second time there was a considerable groan.
In both instances there was no previous announcement of wearing a different uniform, much less one seemingly sponsored by Chiquita.
#54 by DZ on 01.10.08 9:56 am | Quote
The Grand Rapids Griffins do as well (Red Wings AHL club).
#55 by Rick on 01.10.08 9:56 am | Quote
Paul, I read that “O-O-H-I” goof occurred when the teams were running out onto the field after halftime, not before the game…….
Amen
This is allegedly the final straw that got Kris traded from the Mets. Her Mrs. Claus outfit……. http://blogs.nydaily...
#56 by Shane on 01.10.08 9:57 am |