[Editor's Note: A year ago, Chris Markham showed everyone how to make a helmet cup holder. Today he's back with his latest DIY project.]
By Chris Markham
Here in Rochester, we don’t really have a hometown MLB team root for. While most people generally root for the Yankees or Mets, we’re actually situated much closer to the Blue Jays, Indians, and Pirates. So while growing up in the early 1990s, I had my football and hockey teams — the Bills and Sabres — but I didn’t a baseball team. Then came the 1993 expansion Rockies and Marlins. Long story short, I ended up picking the Rockies.
Fast forward to today: After 15 years of watching baseball, I have discovered that I enjoy the distinctive elements of a team’s scoreboard. The arches at Yankee Stadium, the NYC skyline at Shea, the pinwheels at Comi-, uh Cellular Field, the Royals’ crown, the prowling tigers at Comerica Park, the birds in St. Louis, etc.
But since I’m a Rockies fan, my favorite is the mountains at Coors Field. I’ve always liked the mountain logo separated from the arch. I don’t know why they don’t use that in more places. Plus the baseball is also a clock — clever. Anyway, one day I decided I was going to make a replica of it for my “man cave” basement.
First, I imported the Rockies logo into Illustrator and started from there. I removed the Colorado arch, arched the Rockies text and recolored it. I picked up two 30″ x 20″, 1/2″-thick pieces of poster board (seemed like the easiest and cheapest option) and the necessary paints. Then I used Illustrator to size the mountains at 28″ x 14″ and set it to an X,Y coordinate of 0,0. This made it possible for me to get the X,Y coordinates of each line, map it on the poster board, play connect the dots, and cut out the finished shape.
For the letters, I printed out an outline of each letterform, traced it onto the other piece of poster board, and cut out each letter individually.
Since the mountains are the biggest part of this project, I put painter’s tape over all of the parts that are not purple and used a small paint roller to paint over the entire mountain range. After removing the tape, I had to accurately get the stitching of the ball on the mountain, I printed out a to-scale outline of the ball, cut out the stitching on the piece of paper, and traced it on the poster board. Then I painted the rest of the mountain and letters.
Last but not least, the clock. I went out to my local Wal*Mart and picked up some cheap clock for $4. I took off the face of clock and was left with the battery pack and hands. In Illustrator, I found the exact center of the ball was made a hole all the way through the poster board. I then traced around the battery pack, dug a hole in the poster board, and dropped the clock in.
So here is the finished product (plus a side view). It wasn’t very expensive to create and it makes a great addition to my room. Maybe my next project will be getting it to light up.
Paul here. Pretty cool stuff, right? And as long as we’re talking DIY, James Huening reports that he took a cheap Chisox replica jersey and turned it into a 1950s/’60s version (“complete with yellowed fabric aging effect,” he notes), plus he turned some gym shorts into Bears pants. “These are more ‘entry-level’ or ‘remedial’ than some of the masterpieces you’ve featured in the past,” he says, “but I’m pretty proud of them, especially since I have virtually zero artistic talent.” Lots of additional photos here.
Why yes, I am a bit cranky today, why do you ask?: Major e-mail problems here at Uni Watch HQ. I’ll spare you the details and just say this: (a) If you happen to see an Earthlink executive walking by, please apprehend him as violently as possible and then give me a call. (b) If you’ve sent me some good material within the past 36 hours and haven’t seen it in the Ticker, it’s not because I’m ignoring you. Probably. And (c) Until further notice, please use this address for all Uni Watch communiqués: beerframeguy@yahoo.com.
Uni Watch Stirrup Club Update: Comrade Robert Marshall has returned from the front lines of the hosiery wars with a stirring report. I hereby surrender the floor to him and urge you to pay close heed to his words:
Fearless leader preaches the gospel of toeless hosiery in the daily Watcher, and I believe we, as cadre in colouful strype, have furthered the cause on ball fields throughout the land. Let us continue with four new choices to further the tapestry of the movement.
Now the bad news. Unfortunately, I not only have the writing style of a lunatic but the fiscal sense of an artist. The short version: I have lost a dollar-plus per pair for the last couple hundred pair. Please do not try to make anything up to me — the people who will want to do that are exactly the type of people to whom I am happy to say this: It was a necessary evil within the revolution, so let us continue to look forward in this fight. From each according to his styrrup, to each according to his strype.
However, the directions/prices for ordering have changed slightly — please check out the new procedures here.
I’m going to overrule Robert on his “Don’t bother to throw in a few extra bucks” admonition. In other words, please do throw in a few extra bucks for him. His envelope-stuffing and post office-schlepping alone are worth it, to say nothing of his hot new teevee commercial.
Last chance to make me proud: Couldn’t believe nobody responded to this on Wednesday, and I figure you can’t all be Dave Matthews fans, so let’s try this again: One of history’s most entertainingly sociopathic bands is playing at Southpaw tomorrow night, and I have two extra tickets that I’d be happy to sell at a discount. Remember, my regular e-mail’s all messed up, so use this address if you’re interested in the tix.
Uni Watch News Ticker: You may have noticed that Oregon’s offense and defense trotted onto the field last week in uni-numerical order (and yes, they have multiple players with the same number, but that’s nothing new). What’s more interesting is that they also went in numerical order when leaving the field after the first half (as spotted and photographed by Mike Kingery). … Holy NASCAR — literally (with thanks to Ryan Connelly). … The Dolphins have signed up for Club Douchebag. … Reprinted from yesterday’s comments: Yesterday’s Ticker mention of Shoelace Robinson, who never ties his cleats, reminded Graham Bakay of former NHL linesman Ray Scapinello, who often didn’t tie his skates. Bizarre. … So here’s the latest design revision of that stupid-ass basketball arena they’re trying to build down the road from my house. Nice to see that the architects are taking inspiration from such highbrow sources. … Exactly one entertaining thing has happened at Shea all season long, but what’s even more entertaining is the guy’s “punishment”: He’s banned from the stadium for a year. Doesn’t this seem more like a gift than a sanction? … Some examples of logo creep are even stupider than others (thanks, Kirsten). … Kyle Hinstorff notes that Georgia Stech’s single-digit TV numbers are off-center, almost as if they were two-digit numbers with the first numeral removed. … I collect salesman sample catalogs and love neon signage, so it’d be nice if one of y’all could get me this for Xmas (Kirsten already did her part by bringing it to my attention). … Neckwear note from Matthew Porges, who points out that Al Michaels and Chris Collinsworth’s neckties matched the Titans’ and Steelers’ team colors, respectively, last night. … Here’s a great little item: When the Falcons wear their throwbacks on September 20th, they’ll also have a throwback ticket design. That news comes from Todd Vaught, who came up with the idea and whose design firm, Sky Design, executed it. “The tickets will show the old uniforms, explain the reason for the gold stripe on the helmet, etc.,” he writes. “We’re doing it die-cut with scalloped corners like old-school tickets. They’re being printed now.” … Florida A&M has some seriously weird pants. … The mighty Fleer Sticker Project has a great post about the cloth MLB team logo patches that were packaged in boxes of Sugar Crisp in 1955. Details here.
#1 by Portland Joe on 09.11.09 8:24 am |
Portland logo being 5 0n 5 was cool to learn yesterday.
Thanks
#2 by Portland Joe on 09.11.09 8:31 am |
I can’t look at the Rockies logo without thinking this…
http://www.beertees....
Especially with Coors as such a major sponsor, it just seems lame.
#3 by Eric Sing on 09.11.09 8:44 am |
It looks to me that the only Duck out of order leaving the field is #9 Lagarrette Blount (between #22 and #23). A sign of trouble to come?
#4 by Eric Sing on 09.11.09 8:47 am |
NASCAR Jesus is no suprise, Jesus loves NASCAR!
http://www.racingfor...
#5 by mmwatkin on 09.11.09 8:51 am |
What is wrong with Dave Matthews?
#6 by LI Phil on 09.11.09 8:52 am |
great job chris!
(also, JTH)
i need a DIY hobby
#7 by Portland Joe on 09.11.09 8:53 am |
Eric Sing said:
Good eye! I missed that. I just wish the team had that much discipline while playing the game! Tough to be a duck this week. But, I still wore my Oregon cap. One bad apple plucked from the tree… (blah b… b…)
I can’t wait to see if they do this at home tomorrow night.
#8 by leon on 09.11.09 8:56 am |
Nice clock, Chris. Just one question:
Is it set for Mountain Time?
#9 by Chris M on 09.11.09 9:01 am |
leon said:
Haha, good one!
#10 by Portland Joe on 09.11.09 9:01 am |
mmwatkin said:
Only that ESPN is going to make college football fans listen to them all season long. Nothing against DMB, but there’s nothing there to excite me for football. I WANNA ROCK!
They should come up with a bitchin’ theme song and stick with it. Hey, it worked for MNF.
BTW…
Is anyone else getting increasingly annoyed with ESPN? Used to love it, now it’s like, “ughh I have to watch it on ESPN”?!
#11 by leon on 09.11.09 9:05 am |
Portland Joe said:
Not much could be worse than that pregame crapola troweled out by NBC last nite. Thank God there was GaTech/Clemson to toggle to (on ESPN: sorry,Joe).
#12 by Dane on 09.11.09 9:08 am |
Brooks Orpik of the Pittsburgh Penguins had to give up his number… for an hour or two.
http://community.pos...
http://community.pos...
#13 by Dane on 09.11.09 9:14 am |
The Hockey News “Jersey Tournament” is in progress:
http://www.thehockey...
(Why not “Sweater Tournament”?)
#14 by Hank on 09.11.09 9:15 am |
Ducks-in-a-Row brings to mind an old NFL Films coaches hightlight piece with Richie Kotite yelling at the Eagles on the sideline ‘low to the high, low to the high’ before the National Anthem was played.
#15 by Brad on 09.11.09 9:17 am |
Anybody notice that on that Falcons game ticket the QB (Bartkowski?) has his chin strap un-snapped?
#16 by leon on 09.11.09 9:24 am |
Dane said:
For some reason, I’m reminded of the Crimson Tide.
#17 by M.Princip on 09.11.09 9:24 am |
mmwatkin said:
Good question, I’m thinking he’s got some form of mental dysentery?
Paul, I would surely join you for the Samoans gig, alas, not in the Brooklyn area. On a similar note, anyone see this Bad Brains documentary?
#18 by Portland Joe on 09.11.09 9:26 am |
leon said:
NFL is a whole different animal.
I just want to see 22 people lined up equally on opposite sides of a football, and go. I don’t need all of the extra garbage and analysis. The boobs in the booth just go on and on about nothing.
I like when they point out plays and schemes. And show a bit of personality. I really miss Keith Jackson. He was great.
…now I’m rambling.
#19 by Peter on 09.11.09 9:26 am |
mmwatkin said:
Maybe Paul was on the Chicago River one day checking out signage and…
#20 by ATLShaun on 09.11.09 9:29 am |
Guess the game from the scoreboard people should have a field day with that post!
#21 by Ricko on 09.11.09 9:31 am |
Hank said:
Under Bud Grant, every year the Vikings spent one entire early training camp session devoted to “how we stand for the national anthem”. Helmet on left hip, feet pointed a certain angle, stand along this line, spaced just so far from the player on either side of you, etc. Meticulous planning. And the players did it that way, perfectly, every single time the anthem was played, without being told. Because that’s what you did if you were a Minnesota Viking. Period.
—Ricko
#22 by Chris in Nashville on 09.11.09 9:39 am |
The Nashville Sounds have a pretty unique scoreboard as well. http://farm1.static....
#23 by Hank on 09.11.09 9:43 am |
Ricko said:
And that’s where any comparision between Grant and Kotite begins and ends.
#24 by Peter on 09.11.09 9:47 am |
NO!! NO!! NO!! KOTITE!! FLASHBACKS to 95 & 96!!! NO!!! THOSE NIGHTMARES WENT AWAY….AND YOU BRING THEM BACK WITH THE MENTION OF HIS NAME!!
#25 by leon on 09.11.09 9:49 am |
It looks to me that the only Duck out of order leaving the field is #9 Lagarrette Blount (between #22 and #23).
Guess that won’t happen again this season.
#26 by PhillyDude on 09.11.09 9:49 am |
Kyle Hinstorff notes that Georgia Stech’s single-digit TV numbers are off-center, almost as if they were two-digit numbers with the first numeral removed. …
The Philadelphia Eagles have been doing this for years now.
http://www.meigray.c...
#27 by Ricko on 09.11.09 9:49 am |
Hank said:
Does say something about “preparation” and “organization” (or lack thereof), doesn’t it.
#28 by Ricko on 09.11.09 9:52 am |
I bet Powers knows where Kotite played college ball.
#29 by bourbon soaked idiot on 09.11.09 9:59 am |
The “Ratner” Arena will never be built. The most likely senario is that he will end up selling the Nets and the will play in “The Rock” in Newark. Which BTW is a much nicer arena than any of the designs Ratner has unveiled.
#30 by Hott Rodd on 09.11.09 10:04 am |
Chris M said:
Chris, don’t know if I ever praised you for your amazing helmet idea last year. I immediately went out and created a throwback cowboys one for myself. Great work and keep it up!
#31 by bourbon soaked idiot on 09.11.09 10:06 am |
Dane said:
Quad City Mallards are getting a lot of support. NICE!! Those sweaters are great.
#32 by Ricko on 09.11.09 10:08 am |
bourbon soaked idiot said:
The Newark Nets?
Wow, talk about a throwback, takes me back to the days of the Rochester Royals and Fort Wayne Pistons.
Not dissing Newark. Think it’s actually quite cool.
(Oh, I know they likely wouldn’t call themselves “Newark”; I just liked the vintage sound of it).
—Ricko
#33 by LI Phil on 09.11.09 10:10 am |
ATLShaun said:
heh…had the same thoughts while reading today’s article
#34 by Dave on 09.11.09 10:12 am |
Ugh, it’s a shame how awful those Georgia Tech uniforms are. they’ve really screwed that one up. And now that Clem(p)son has normal pants striping, it’s a joke to see how they clash with the piping on their jerseys. These teams have done it much better before and last night could have been such an aesthetically pleasing experience (even with the all-purple, I say).
#35 by Chris M on 09.11.09 10:12 am |
Hott Rodd said:
That’s awesome! Do you have any pictures of it? I’d like to see how it turned out!
#36 by Robert Eden (formerly Robert in Dallas) on 09.11.09 10:16 am |
re: ESPN
It is unwatchable. Aside from games that I just must see, and which are carried only on that station, I never watch it. There are too many much better alternatives when it comes to getting desired information.
#37 by Hott Rodd on 09.11.09 10:23 am |
Chris M said:
Yeah I have pictures of part of the creation, I was taking step by step pictures and then got way into it and next I knew it was done. I also have pictures from the Cowboys @ Cardinals game last october, before security politely asked me to take it off.
I’ll try to figure out where the are at on my computer and get them flickrized after I get home tonight.
#38 by Ricko on 09.11.09 10:25 am |
Thinking of old NBA got me looking through list of teams in early “NFL” (American Professional Football Association). Swear to god, had never before heard of the…
“Tonawanda Kardex” (played in 1921 only)
Actually there were plenty of others new to me, but that one was the best.
Okay, here’s a project for the designers among us…
Have no idea what their colors were, but…
Design 2009-era unis for any of these four “One and Done in ‘21″ teams that played only during the league’s second season:
Cincinnati Celts
New York Brickleys Giants
Tonawanda Kardex
Washington Senators
(This oughta be fun).
Unfortunately, I’m also thinking of how much I wish LEATHERHEADS had been a better movie, LOL.
—Ricko
#39 by Peter on 09.11.09 10:26 am |
re: ESPN
The “ME” network…or, How we only tell the stories we want and never want to ask real questions & forget that there are markets that may actually NOT INTERESTED in New York Yankees / Boston Red Sox…
When SNY came around, I was so happy…
#40 by Wally1912 on 09.11.09 10:26 am |
We may have a sneak peek at the Boston Bruins’ Winter Classic jersey. This was making the rounds at HFBoards, Icethetics, and Chris Cramer’s site last night.
http://farm3.static....
It is a screen grab from this video about Tim Thomas and his recent NHL media tour.
http://www.youtube.c...
#41 by Ricko on 09.11.09 10:27 am |
Ricko said:
Or, design logos for any of ‘em.
#42 by JTH on 09.11.09 10:29 am |
LI Phil said:
(Thanks.)
Now I just need to know what color pants the Bears are wearing with the white jerseys this year. Y’know, so I’m dressed appropriately at Lambeau this Sunday.
They went blue in the preseason, but last year they did that and went white for the real games.
Such a predicament. I mean, c’mon, if I wear the blue and they white, I’ll look like some kind of rube.
#43 by Ricko on 09.11.09 10:31 am |
Oh, this is TOO good…
re: Tonawanda Kardex.
“They played their games in Tonawanda, New York, a suburb of Buffalo. The team is most notable for their ONE GAME as a member of the National Football League, the shortest lived team in the league’s history.”
—Ricko
#44 by LI Phil on 09.11.09 10:32 am |
Ricko said:
and for those of us unable to get a mental image of a card-filing system that allows quick reference to the particular needs of each patient for certain aspects of nursing care…we’re just gonna go with lumbermen
#45 by chance michaels on 09.11.09 10:33 am |
Ricko said:
Amen, brother. With all that material, it should’ve been excellent.
Can’t believe that was the hill Clooney wanted to die on. If you’re going to pull out of the Guild over a credit dispute, shouldn’t it be because they wouldn’t let you put your name on a good script?
#46 by JTH on 09.11.09 10:34 am |
LI Phil said:
How’s this?
#47 by steve on 09.11.09 10:36 am |
Funny Adrian Beltre story to go with the “cup” entry from yesterday.
“Adrian Beltre stepping to the plate with the “Nutcracker” music playing over the loudspeakers. Ken Griffey Jr. strikes again …”
http://blog.seattlep...
#48 by Ricko on 09.11.09 10:36 am |
I know one thing. If I ever decide to get into fantasy football, we’re gonna be the “Tonawanda Kardex Lumbermen”.
#49 by RS Rogers on 09.11.09 10:39 am |
Love the scoreboard, Chris. Makes me wish the Nats had a similarly distinctive scoreboard that could fit on a wall in miniature. But your excellent Rockies DIY has me thinking of applying your how-to to just the curly-W clock portion of the Nats scoreboard. I have some clock-sized empty wall space in my den — I’m old school, so I don’t have a man-cave, I have a den — between Penxa paintings of Johnson and Gibson.
Also, it can be stipulated that Bud Grant was a god. And a really sweet guy, at least to children; after he retired, he used to come to my elementary school in Eden Prairie to pick up his granddaughter once a week or so, and not many adults were ever friendlier to little children than Coach Grant. Not so sweet to the men he coached; some of the black players used to joke about Coach Grant trying to turn them white with his long outdoor practices in the Minnesota winter.
#50 by bourbon soaked idiot on 09.11.09 10:43 am |
Ricko said:
Since the Devils play there and go with New Jersey, I doubt the Nets would change. If they were to change, the Newark Mules named after the old ABL franchise would be a much better name.
http://en.wikipedia....(1925-1955)
#51 by chance michaels on 09.11.09 10:44 am |
JTH said:
It’d be cool, if I had the slightest confidence that logo was ever used by the club.
#52 by leon on 09.11.09 10:45 am |
Tonawanda Kardex
As an opponent of most “singular” nicknames, I wish they had gone by “Kardices” or, at least “Ecru Kardex”.
#53 by Ricko on 09.11.09 10:46 am |
For the shoe freaks among us (Powers and others), note Randy Johnson’s cleats in th photo of the Falcon ticket.
They’re K-SWISS, from their brief foray into the cleated shoe market in the early to mid-60’s.
He has them taped, which covers some of the stripes, but that’s the clearest photo I’ve seen of them.
http://farm3.static....
—Ricko
#54 by chance michaels on 09.11.09 10:49 am |
Chris, very cool work.
I love the “Rockies” script from the scoreboard.
So now the Rockies have two great wordmarks – the scoreboard and the vertically arched team magazine logo – that would look better than the radially arched jersey wordmarks.
#55 by DenverGregg on 09.11.09 10:51 am |
Outstanding DIY project today!
I always wondered (well, since ‘95) why the Rox used that particular text arch on the scoreboard since they don’t use it on jerseys, jackets and the like. Only sometimes on things like media guides.
#56 by JTH on 09.11.09 10:52 am |
chance michaels said:
Well, it’s on the Wikipedia entry so there’s no doubt used.
#57 by Squiddie on 09.11.09 10:52 am |
Another thing about Bud Grant is he questioned why the networks would regularly cut away from the national anthem for a commercial break.
I’m sure the NFL and networks loved him for that.
#58 by JTH on 09.11.09 10:53 am |
Dang.
*no doubt IT WAS used*
#59 by Hott Rodd on 09.11.09 10:55 am |
JTH said:
A wearing my Blue ‘Boys jersey at work today because and only because Tampa is going to wear white at home Sunday. i know how you feel.
/toungue-in-cheek but only kind of.
#60 by LI Phil on 09.11.09 10:55 am |
Squiddie said:
harry peter grant=good
#61 by skott daltonic on 09.11.09 10:56 am |
a. those Atlanta Falcons throwbacks are pretty much THE perfect football uniform, in my opinion.
b. i like those Bruins’ uni’s. if they use them i’d be okay with it.
c. this might be the best NFL season since the merger for uniforms.
#62 by Ricko on 09.11.09 11:00 am |
JTH said:
Wikipedia has entries for all four of the “One & Done in ‘21″ teams, including their supposed colors.
My favorite?
“New York Brickley’s Giants”…Black, Orange, Old Gold & Cream.
Sounds like in 2009 they’d look a little like either the Detroit Wheels (WFL) or Las Vegas Outlaws (XFL).
#63 by Greenie on 09.11.09 11:01 am |
JTH said:
You may look like a rube anyway, you know, dressed like that in Lambeau. And I really shouldn’t say that anyway, being a Packers fan that owns a Bears jersey (swear I found it at a rummage sale and appreciate it for the aesthetic value). Always did like the GSH shout out to Halas on the sleeve though, and wondered if the Pack would benefit from an ECL on the sleeve for Earl “Curly” Lambeau.
#64 by Hott Rodd on 09.11.09 11:01 am |
LI Phil said:
Jame and Lily always seemed to pop out good kids.
#65 by Zak on 09.11.09 11:03 am |
Paul, I think the current term for that POS Ratner wants to build is ‘Darth Arena’. YMMV, of course.
#66 by Ricko on 09.11.09 11:03 am |
Any truth rumor that Harry’s grandfather was an American named “Sherman T.”? Was in Korea, I think.
#67 by bill on 09.11.09 11:07 am |
Robert Eden (formerly Robert in Dallas) said:
I have pulled a page out or our father’s playbook by watching with the volume off. Now if I could only learn to ignore all of the garbage scrolling along the bottom of the screen…….
#68 by Chris M on 09.11.09 11:12 am |
RS Rogers said:
Yeah, their W-script clock would work just as well I think!
#69 by Hott Rodd on 09.11.09 11:12 am |
Ricko said:
Come to think of it, didn’t he mention having an uncle walter at one point?
#70 by JTH on 09.11.09 11:14 am |
Greenie said:
Well, the fashionistas that frequent that place have set the bar pretty high so I guess I’m SOL no matter what I wear.
#71 by LI Phil on 09.11.09 11:33 am |
Chris M said:
fixed
#72 by JimV19 on 09.11.09 11:34 am |
bill said:
How to make ESPN watchable? (besdies bringing back the CFL and Aussie Rules) UniWatch the TV show! C’mon, Paul, pitch that idea!
By the way, if you don’t want to see the stuff scrolling on the bottom of the screen, get a standard definition TV. I wasn’t going to spring for an HDTV, even though sometimes I can’t see the occasional ticker. No big deal to me.
#73 by JimV19 on 09.11.09 11:36 am |
Peter said:
Oh, don’t get this flyover country boy started on the Yanks vs. the Sox. Enough already. FOX Sports is just as guilty on that one.
And Portland Joe, I miss Keith Jackson too.
#74 by Peter on 09.11.09 11:41 am |
Jim V: That’s why I specifically said SNY, I hate Fox Sports…Granted, SNY is slanted in certain respects, it’s at least more level and open than the others
#75 by Hott Rodd on 09.11.09 11:43 am |
JimV19 said:
Ugh.. Yanks-Sox Who Cares! No one west of New York is my guess.
#76 by Ricko on 09.11.09 11:48 am |
Hott Rodd said:
ESPN, et al, always reminds me of something a woman I know actually said to me once…
“I used to think everyone was watching me and interested in everything about me. I’m not like that anymore, though. But I’m sure you’ve already noticed.”
—Ricko
#77 by leon on 09.11.09 11:52 am |
“New York Brickley’s Giants”…Black, Orange, Old Gold & Cream.
Drank a bunch of those back in the 70’s.
(While watching football with the volume turned down and listening to the Bad Brains turned up)
:)
#78 by JimV19 on 09.11.09 11:56 am |
Great work, Chris and James!
Oh, Mr. Marshall, now I have to take up softball again so I can need those awesome Senators and Pirates stirrups. Maybe I could rock them on the wiffleball field. Say hi to Helga for me…
Paul, I’m serious – UniWatch TV. Think about it.
Bud Grant is probably the reason my hands get so chapped in the winter now. When we played football at the schoolyard, no matter how much it was snowing, I never wore gloves. Because Bud Grant’s players never wore gloves and I liked him.
What’s wrong with Dave Matthews? Besides making John Mayer look great? Well, neither of them compares to this http://www.youtube.c...
#79 by Ricko on 09.11.09 11:58 am |
As we head into another Saturday of NCAA football, a relevant observation.
Most effective college nickname ever?
(From the perspective of college age males, that is.)
Tufts Jumbos.
Coeds can choose their teeshirts/sweatshirts
(“Tufts” or “Jumbos”) appropriately.
—Ricko
#80 by JimV19 on 09.11.09 11:59 am |
Peter said:
I was agreeing with you. Just when I hear those two teams mentioned together my response is always “Oh, don’t get me started…”
#81 by chance michaels on 09.11.09 11:59 am |
JTH said:
:D
#82 by Paul Lukas on 09.11.09 11:59 am |
JimV19 said:
An entire show is probably too much. But a regular segment on one of ESPN’s shows is a distinct possibility, and is currently being discussed. Can’t say more than that for now.
#83 by Hott Rodd on 09.11.09 12:01 pm |
Paul Lukas said:
Good luck Paul! That would, in fact, be awesome!
#84 by chance michaels on 09.11.09 12:02 pm |
Greenie said:
No, thanks. The unis are cluttered enough as they are.
But the team should retire #1 for the only Packer who ever wore it – Curly himself.
#85 by leon on 09.11.09 12:02 pm |
An entire show is probably too much. But a regular segment on one of ESPN’s shows is a distinct possibility, and is currently being discussed. Can’t say more than that for now.
Sponsored by……..?
:)
#86 by Peter on 09.11.09 12:09 pm |
Jim V: Understood…Sometimes I (we all do) mis-read text…
TV productions!?! I would like to think I know a little something like that ;)
#87 by Hott Rodd on 09.11.09 12:10 pm |
leon said:
Nike of course
/ducks
#88 by JimV19 on 09.11.09 12:11 pm |
Ricko said:
I wouldn’t mind trying to DIY a ’20s style version of the Senators. I’m going to go out on a limb and guess they were red, white and blue.
#89 by Ricko on 09.11.09 12:12 pm |
Hott Rodd said:
Not by earthlink, I’ll wager.
#90 by Peter on 09.11.09 12:16 pm |
re: Leatherheads:
I wish it was a better movie too, but I do find a guilty pleasure in it, but according to this, there might be a reason certain “details” had to be left out:
(From IMDB)
In an interview on The Late Show with David Letterman, Clooney mentioned the plot is loosely based on George Halas’s signing of University of Illinois football star Harold “Red” Grange. Grange was signed to a contract with the Chicago Bears in 1925, the day after his final game at Illinois. Some have wondered why the football team depicted in the movie is named the Bulldogs. Duluth’s 1926 National Football League franchise was actually called the Duluth Eskimos, a team that still technically exists in the form of the Washington Redskins. However the team is loosely based on the Eskimos. Clooney later explained that “We wanted to call them the Eskimos, but because we were drinking in the movie, the NFL said we couldn’t use the actual names”.
#91 by Ricko on 09.11.09 12:18 pm |
JimV19 said:
According to Wiki, royal and white.
You make a good point. Maybe would be fun to let the 1921 versions come from DIYers as jerseys….then let the photoshop-oriented folks take it from there, fast forwarding to the 2009 look in photos.
Could stir in a lot of people that way.
—Ricko
#92 by JimV19 on 09.11.09 12:19 pm |
Dave said:
I’ll give Tech a pass since they run the option and run it so well. I’d love to see them play Navy.
#93 by LI Phil on 09.11.09 12:24 pm |
leon said:
nexium
#94 by Ricko on 09.11.09 12:26 pm |
“We wanted to call them the Eskimos, but because we were drinking in the movie, the NFL said we couldn’t use the actual names”.
Plus, I think there was some suggestion of—Shhhh—non-marital sex in that film, too.
#95 by Ricko on 09.11.09 12:28 pm |
Yet, the NFL did assist in the filming of BLACK SUNDAY.
I guess they aren’t as down on terrorism.
#96 by chance michaels on 09.11.09 12:32 pm |
Ricko said:
Not for long. ;)
Seriously, though – those colors appear to all come from the SSUR. Don’t know what his source is, but his credit is good.
#97 by chance michaels on 09.11.09 12:33 pm |
Ricko said:
Well, it’s not like the players piloted the blimp or anything….
#98 by Paul Lukas on 09.11.09 12:33 pm |
LI Phil said:
Crack-up.
#99 by JimV19 on 09.11.09 12:46 pm |
JTH said:
And someone made it into a gumball helmet:
http://farm4.static....
#100 by Gusto44 on 09.11.09 12:50 pm |
It’s too bad Georgia Tech downgraded their uniforms starting last year, with the silly striping patterns which have become popular in college football. I’d like to see Tech return to a more traditional look, but add a yellow jacket logo to either the sleeves or pants.
#101 by Hodges14 (formerly Alex) on 09.11.09 1:01 pm |
I have to say, I like the new design for the Barclays Center, but there is one problem with it:
It looks like a giant wang.
#102 by JimV19 on 09.11.09 1:01 pm |
“Florida A&M has some seriously WFL-looking pants” would be another way to desribe them…
#103 by bartusball on 09.11.09 1:03 pm |
mmwatkin said:
Absolutely nothing! Their lastest CD is awesome btw. In fact one of my fantasy football teams is named Shake Me Like A Monkey
I’ve got some problems logistically with buying the tix, mainly travel distance and work, otherwise….
#104 by Ricko on 09.11.09 1:04 pm |
JimV19 said:
Maybe a royal jersey with white “friction strips” forming a “W” on the front?
Or did some team already do such a thing back then?
#105 by Chris on 09.11.09 1:06 pm |
Does anyone here know what the Bruins design is based on. To me, it looks like a bastardization of the crest from the 1948-48 sweaters, sans 24 and 49 and the sweater, though with various striping patterns, from 1955-67. It seems like they took a page out of the Blackhawks book, with the mongrelization of non-concurrent designs. Just ordered a pair of Pilots stirrups and cannot wait.
#106 by bartusball on 09.11.09 1:08 pm |
leon said:
They should have had pictures taken with #44 drinking out of the cup. That would have been extremely cool. Could have had that conversation over some beers using the Lord Stanley’s trophy. Don’t tell me Obama wouldn’t have gotten major props. Just sayin’
#107 by DenverGregg on 09.11.09 1:10 pm |
Gusto44 said:
The old GT unis were among my favorites. Probably because the first uni I ever got to wear was based on this(as to colors, stripes, numbers only). Glad there’s something we can agree on ;-)
#108 by bartusball on 09.11.09 1:12 pm |
Wally1912 said:
Those Bruins sixties, Orr era jerseys are solid. Just solid!
#109 by Rob Ullman on 09.11.09 1:18 pm |
LOVE the Falcons tickets…you should see some of the other ideas Todd has rollin’ around in his head!
#110 by JimV19 on 09.11.09 1:19 pm |
Ricko said:
I have a plain teal shirt…would that be ’20s enough? ;)
#111 by Jeff Morris on 09.11.09 1:20 pm |
Is there an e-mail address I can contact Chris Markham at?
#112 by LI Phil on 09.11.09 1:25 pm |
LI Phil said:
do you wear it with your johnny mac circa 1981 wimbledon shorts?
#113 by JimV19 on 09.11.09 1:27 pm |
LI Phil said:
you betcha…
#114 by Scott Davis on 09.11.09 1:30 pm |
JTH… what kind of agent did you use for the aged look? Was it Rit dye or something similar?
Looks fantastic!
#115 by Ricko on 09.11.09 1:34 pm |
JimV19 said:
Sure. Just call it a “Washington Senators 1921 jersey” and you’re done!
Easiest DIY in history.
—Ricko
#116 by Ricko on 09.11.09 1:40 pm |
Jeff Morris said:
To which someone said, “Don’t you know you shouldn’t end a sentence with a preposition?”
To which he replied, “is there an e-mail address I can contact Chris Markham at, asshole?”
#117 by JimV19 on 09.11.09 1:43 pm |
leon said:
Hillshire Farm? “Go Meat!”
#118 by Hott Rodd on 09.11.09 1:48 pm |
JimV19 said:
Beef: it’s what’s for Dinner. With Matthew M doing the intro
” Now, Live from the Land of Lean Beef…”"
#119 by Ricko on 09.11.09 1:53 pm |
Hott Rodd said:
SPAM just gets no love, does it.
#120 by don d. on 09.11.09 1:53 pm |
Brad said:
I think Bartkowski was playing for Bucsher High in 1966.
#121 by Oakville Endive on 09.11.09 1:55 pm |
skott daltonic said:
Well maybe not perfect, but definitely better than their current uni, (the pants in particular look sharp) maybe a good candidate , along with Buffalo’s to be adopted full time
Interesting to see Niagara hockey team wears silver pants, that’s the closest I’ve seen to recreating the Washington Capitals white pants.
#122 by Ricko on 09.11.09 1:59 pm |
don d. said:
That’s Randy Johnson. Falcons’ first reg. QB. Played at Texas A&I. #85 is background is TE Bill Martin (former Bear and Georgia Tech Yellowjacket).
#123 by JTH on 09.11.09 2:00 pm |
JimV19 said:
High praise from a DIY master. Thanks.
Scott Davis said:
Thanks.
Yes, that’s right. It’s Rit. Golden yellow, to be exact. (Thanks to Robert Marshall for that tip.)
Best 2 bucks I ever spent at Kmart.
#124 by Chris M on 09.11.09 2:05 pm |
Jeff Morris said:
Jeff,
cmarkham20 (at) gmail dot com
#125 by Ry Co 40 on 09.11.09 2:05 pm |
chance michaels said:
why didn’t you guys like the movie?
i thought it was an entertaining movie. plus, i like movies where clooney just acts silly. like o brother, or intolerable cruelty
#126 by LI Phil on 09.11.09 2:14 pm |
LI Phil said:
as opposed to say, men who stare at goats
#127 by Ricko on 09.11.09 2:20 pm |
Ry Co 40 said:
From my standpoint (in no particular order)…
Why the gold/sepia tint to everything? Yeah, old photos look like that, but the world didn’t.
Really, where’s the story arc?
Why is every game played in mud?
Relies WAY to much on period music to establish the era, instead the script.
Oh, wow, the “big game” ends with fiendishly clever play that, in real life, quite probably could never happened. Not that I expect reality in comedy, but I do expect good, inventive comedy.
The “Red Grange” character? Actor looks FAR too much like a basketball player (tall and thin) rather than a mega-star football player.
More development of some of the possibly quite funny minor characters would have given the film a whole lot more depth and charm. Hell, even the BATBOY got his due in THE NATURAL.
(I’ll stop).
—Ricko
#128 by leon on 09.11.09 2:20 pm |
Nice headshot of Ted Williams in that Sugar Crisps copy.
#129 by Mike N. on 09.11.09 2:25 pm |
Is it me, or do college teams with gold in their scheme have a more liberal interpretation of what their school colors are than other schools when it comes to apparel?
For my school, Georgia Tech, you can go to their official shop and buy a school bus yellow hat to go with a Vegas gold jersey, an old gold flag and a banana yellow t-shirt. Just a handful of schools that I have noticed with the same problem are Wake Forest, Notre Dame, and Baylor. I am sure that there are lots of other examples.
How come these GOLD schools aren’t more strict about what color represents their sports programs? Just curious if anyone else gets bothered about this like I do, or if I’m the oddball. :) I’m betting on ‘oddball’.
#130 by tosaman on 09.11.09 2:36 pm |
This is a stupid petty little thing, but is anyone else annoyed with the trend in cap/small cap display text having the last letter capialized?
http://blog.mpl.org/...
How & when did this get started?
And don’t even mention upper/lower/upper case:
http://www.coral-lab...
My apologies if this is my own personal obsessive quirk, but if this message board doesn’t understand, no one will.
#131 by tosaman on 09.11.09 2:37 pm |
Check that. It should be “last letter capitalized”.
#132 by JimV19 on 09.11.09 2:39 pm |
#133 by leon on 09.11.09 2:40 pm |
Mike N.
I believe you’re a evenball-at least I hope so.
While not as passionate as you sound on the subject, this question of what is “gold” has entered my mind as well. My favorite professional grid teams colors are officially Burgundy and Gold. There hasn’t been any metallic looking gold in their uni since the 70’s. I believe the yellower “gold” has more pop on the TV screen, but those more knowledgeable than I can probably expand on that. Do not give up your quest!
Have you hailed your Skins today?
#134 by Hott Rodd on 09.11.09 2:44 pm |
leon said:
*checks his right sleeve, checks his left sleeve* yep metallic silver for the old silver and blue.
How ’bout dem Cowboys!?
#135 by Ricko on 09.11.09 2:45 pm |
#136 by Squiddie on 09.11.09 2:47 pm |
Given recent discussions on UW, this one should be easy
Mental Floss College Football Traditions Quiz
#137 by Craig MacHenry on 09.11.09 2:48 pm |
Flyers unveiled their Winter Classic Jerseys today. Here is a link.
http://www.puckdrawn...
Here is another photo of the rumored Bruin’s Classic Jersey.
http://thebostonspor...
#138 by mmwatkin on 09.11.09 2:52 pm |
Squiddie said:
Whoo hoo! 100%!
#139 by Paul Lukas on 09.11.09 2:54 pm |
tosaman said:
Hate it, and have voiced that opinion quite a few times over the years. Not sure where it started, although I’m disappointed to say that my friend Todd Radom is a frequent practitioner.
#140 by Gusto44 on 09.11.09 3:13 pm |
It would be great if the Atlanta Falcons, Minnesota Vikings,Arizona Cardinals, and Buffalo Bills returned to a more traditional uniform look.
The Falcons throwback uniform is almost jarring, compared to the wandering stripes they currently use. Have to say, Buffalo is the worst, I’d really like to hear from any Bills fans on this board, I’ve heard Buffalo’s AFL style uniform is popular in that area.
#141 by Bill on 09.11.09 3:13 pm |
Wally1912 said:
Looks for real; just like my Bruins to make an announcement about unveiling them next week, then let a player wear one for an interview:
http://www.aww-kitta...
#142 by LI Phil on 09.11.09 3:17 pm |
Paul Lukas said:
when it’s done for NO reason, it’s infinitely annoying…
when there is a reason (“r” & “s” used to stand for Robert Short)…
it’s still annoying, but a bit more understandable
#143 by JimV19 on 09.11.09 3:19 pm |
leon said:
Shoulda been in “Frosted” Mini Wheats.
#144 by anotherguy on 09.11.09 3:23 pm |
leon said:
EXACTLY: I’m looking for some pregame about the game of football, and suddenly someone from Hollywood Tonight is talking about who’s singing. Don’t bill that as a pregame show. Tell me when the football game starts or someone who knows about football is going to talk.
And if John Cougar Mellowcrap comes out during the World Series I will personally arrange for his little pink house to burn to the ground.
#145 by anotherguy on 09.11.09 3:25 pm |
Ricko said:
Ricko, you’re aware that Tufts is famous for it’s dental school, don’t you?
#146 by anotherguy on 09.11.09 3:27 pm |
Peter said:
HEY NOW! WE DID NOT DO THAT!! YOU CAN CHECK WITH THE BUS COMPANY AND EVERYTHING….
oh wait, maybe it was us.
Never mind.
#147 by RS Rogers on 09.11.09 3:28 pm |
tosaman said:
The capitalized last letter when the middle is lc is just wrong from any standpoint.
The last-letter-large thing when all the letters are caps is about as old as written language, so there’s little use arguing against it now. (Seriously, I’ve seen the equivalent of this in ancient Bible manuscripts, and you see it all the time in nineteenth century print advertising and signage.) I’m not a fan of the practice, but I’ve taught myself not to let it bother me too much, since it’s just as unalterably a part of typography as the shape of the letter F. Plus, unlike the capitalized last letter on an lc word, it is possible to do the large last letter in all caps well. See the Washington Nationals for a prime example of how the bookends thing can be done elegantly.
(And that is the only element of the Nats unis I have ever called “elegant.”)
#148 by tosaman on 09.11.09 3:29 pm |
when it’s done for NO reason, it’s infinitely annoying…
when there is a reason (“r” & “s” used to stand for Robert Short)…
it’s still annoying, but a bit more understandable
Being ignorant, I Wikipedia’d Robert Short http://en.wikipedia.... and found the story behind this banner http://farm2.static....
Good for a Friday afternoon LOL.
#149 by leon on 09.11.09 3:32 pm |
JimV19 said:
(nod of approval)
#150 by M.Princip on 09.11.09 3:34 pm |
Paul Lukas said:
I actually like what this does graphically in that it creates a visually interesting symmetry with the wordmark. Visually interesting, in a similar way that a single upper case letter is used to represent both city and it’s team moniker. However, I will say it’s just not as smart as the latter.
#151 by anotherguy on 09.11.09 3:35 pm |
I’ll risk the UniWatch sanctions and ask if there’s a joke about Georgia “STECH” that I’m not getting.
I’m familar with the SUNY-Atlanta reference, but this is a new one on me.
#152 by Ricko on 09.11.09 3:37 pm |
Gusto44 said:
Well, you’re gonna find this coming Sunday’s subject interesting, that’s for sure.
—Ricko
#153 by anotherguy on 09.11.09 3:37 pm |
leon said:
Headshots are all you can get from Ted Williams these days, correct?
And usually he has an icy glare on his face.
#154 by WSCopic on 09.11.09 3:47 pm |
Was someone actually comparing The Natural to Leatherheads..?
That’s just wrong. Can we make a rule not to mention those two movies in the same post from now on? It just doesn’t seem right.
:)
#155 by JimV19 on 09.11.09 3:51 pm |
Paul Lukas said:
Here’s an idea:
Paul hosts a different celebrity sporting event (softball, flag football, 3-on-3 halfcourt hoops, street hockey, indoor soccer, etc.) each week…kinda the Wide World of UniWatch. Celebrity men and women would wear the latest jerseys, or throwbacks, depending on the subject of the day’s show. Paul would do play-by-play, then breaking from the action to give a little more info on the featured unis of the day.
With the female celebrities involved, think of a real-life version of Rob Ullman’s artwork…with short pants, of course.
This could be a way to introduce new unis to the public before the teams wear them, or to showcase some great throwbacks.
Can’t find enough matching throwbacks? No problem – Paul’s highly skilled, highly paid staff of DIY experts could make some for the show…
Think about it. Beats watching poker on ESPN.
#156 by Ricko on 09.11.09 3:59 pm |
JimV19 said:
An infomercial peddling Starch Blockers beats watching poker on ESPN.
#157 by Ricko on 09.11.09 4:00 pm |
anotherguy said:
Frosted Ted Williams?
#158 by LI Phil on 09.11.09 4:06 pm |
Ricko said:
indeed
you may actually quite enjoy what’s in store for you in sunday’s post
#159 by Beardface on 09.11.09 4:09 pm |
Major props to the Flyers for going with the original white jerseys for the Winter Classic…
Is there any question now that they’ll go with the throwback look full time in 2010-2011?
#160 by anotherguy on 09.11.09 4:13 pm |
JimV19 said:
Barbara Walters, Oprah, Rosie O’Donnell and Joan Rivers all wear short pants and go bowling.
Makes your investment in Hi-Def TV worth it right there, doesn’t it?
JimV19 said:
“I’ll see your raise Barbara, and raise you….”
#161 by anotherguy on 09.11.09 4:14 pm |
Ricko said:
THE DUAL SAW, SO GOOD WE NEED TWO SPOKESMEN!!
#162 by anotherguy on 09.11.09 4:15 pm |
Ricko said:
Splendid Splinter-sicles?
#163 by Brad on 09.11.09 4:29 pm |
great, ive had the crappiest week ever, and now Paul is ripping on me for being a Dave Matthews Band fan. not cool. as much as Paul hates purple, thats how much i love DMB.
besides this little hiccup, so glad to have uniwatch back. thanks Paul!!
#164 by =bg= on 09.11.09 4:37 pm |
I guess I know what Sunday will be like.
10am PT: Cowboys @ Bucs FOX
1pm PT: Niners @ AZ FOX
1pm PT: USO Mens Final CBS
1pm PT: Giants @ LA FSN
The way I figure, if Fed doesn’t make the final, I’ll bag the Open. If the Giants get whacked tonite and Sunday, I’ll pass on the Giants. Tho I am wearing my BEAT LA shirt.
And just now, I discovered a PIZZA GUYS SPECIAL flyer on the front door…a positive omen.
#165 by Hott Rodd on 09.11.09 4:40 pm |
=bg= said:
That is the same lineup I have for sunday, except without the tennis and baseball filler. hmm we must be in the same geographic region… Don’t forget, broncos @ bengals at 10 on cbs
#166 by War Damn Eagle on 09.11.09 4:44 pm |
Anyone else notice that the Nats wore their Stars & Stripes blue alt last night, but wore the regular red home cap, not the alt cap.
http://sports.yahoo....
#167 by LI Phil on 09.11.09 4:47 pm |
=bg= said:
brinke,
it’s been raining here ALL DAY and the forecast doesn’t look all that promising for tomorrow either…
although we’re looking at about a 2 hour window today (with all three matches scheduled to go off simultaneously) so maybe we get em in, especially if rafa wins that 2nd set tie breaker and the women both only go 2 sets
may be another monday finals…just FYI
#168 by Mike Engle on 09.11.09 4:51 pm |
War Damn Eagle said:
I strongly doubt you.
http://sports.yahoo....
#169 by rpm on 09.11.09 4:52 pm |
finally cleared the inbox…
i couldn’t agree more with jim mothervilker, tech gets a pass because they run the option.
awesome on the diy’s today. i always wanted to make a clock, but never have. and jth, i was wondering how you made it cream, i had forgotten i told you about the rit, what, a year ago? did all that go smoothly? did you get the desired colour the first time, or did you have to play with it?
re:revolutionary stirrup party
i think most of us are smart enough to understand this without me saying anything, but everybody realizes that the use of commie imagery is a joke right? and not about celebrating, or endorsing the 1917 revolution? it’s about the juxtapostion of one kind of zealot with another. or we are as cuckoo for our coco puffs as they were about theirs. and how we, as fanatical partisans, will stop at nothing when it comes to spreading our ideology(he he). who knows, maybe like in real life we will find out that the pajamists had it right all along, but i doubt it. anyway, my personal politics aside, it is in no way politically driven, and i am going to continue to paint us as zealots in one way or another. and don’t forget, as a boy i lived in communist east berlin, so i do have a first hand knowledge of what living in that system was like. there, i said it, so there should be no confusion,hugs kisses and stirrups~rpm
#170 by Mike Engle on 09.11.09 4:52 pm |
Mike Engle said:
And now, you’re definitely mistaken.
http://sports.yahoo....
#171 by Ricko on 09.11.09 4:56 pm |
Mike Engle said:
Now THAT’S a softball uniform.
#172 by War Damn Eagle on 09.11.09 4:59 pm |
whoops. guess that’s the soldiers cap, not the regular home cap.
#173 by Jeff on 09.11.09 5:09 pm |
http://www.shorpy.co...
Ummmm….. yeah.
#174 by Ricko on 09.11.09 5:14 pm |
ESPN talking heads are discussing NFL overtime system.
And, yeah, it’s dumb. Too much depends on coin toss.
But Woody Paige is right in saying ties aren’t the end of the world. What was goofy was the way the NFL treated them, simply throwing them out and going by won-lost percentage based on one less game for the two teams that tied. In theory, back then a team could go 1-0-11, and win the title.
This is probably too simple, but why not just say neither team can attempt a field goal until their second possession of the overtime?
—Ricko
#175 by JTH on 09.11.09 5:15 pm |
rpm said:
Yeah. I had to play with it to get the cream.
*pause*
First time through, I only used half of the dye powder because I didn’t want it to be too dark. It looked great when I pulled it out of the dye bath, but once I washed it, it looked terrible. So I dumped the rest of the powder into the mixture and did it all over again.
#176 by Ricko on 09.11.09 5:29 pm |
JTH said:
But weren’t the ‘59 pins about as white as the World Series stirrups?
http://farm4.static....
Now, early 50s, that’s something else.
—Ricko
#177 by LI Phil on 09.11.09 5:38 pm |
Ricko said:
think he opted for the set on the right
#178 by rpm on 09.11.09 5:53 pm |
JTH said:
#179 by rpm on 09.11.09 5:54 pm |
what the? what i do? did i break it? is some plane going to crash into an island?
#180 by rpm on 09.11.09 5:56 pm |
Ricko said:
that’s just the pixture in the sun, they were cream. team even wore cream throwbacks when they played the dodgers, and throwbacks are never wrong!
#181 by Ricko on 09.11.09 6:04 pm |
Oh, yeah, I forgot about the veracity of throwbackery.
(Actually, by the time White Sox added the shoulder TVs the unis were considerably whiter than their predecessors. Not as white as the doubleknits that would come later, but whiter. I say that because I never thought the original Twins looked cream at all; in fact was struck by the fact that they had achieved “white”. Always wondered if perhaps that was because by the late 50’s teams decided they could afford dry cleaning instead of regular laundry).
—Ricko
#182 by rpm on 09.11.09 6:08 pm |
Ricko said:
i agree with everything you just said. i am late, need to go call balls and strikes
#183 by Ricko on 09.11.09 6:10 pm |
‘59 World Series. Much of uni and stirrups not in direct sun. Not much “cream” indicated.
http://farm3.static....
—Ricko
#184 by JTH on 09.11.09 6:10 pm |
Ricko said:
Originally, I was just going to color over the silver with the red fabric marker and leave it at that. But when I did that, in no way at all did it resemble a 50s-era jersey. It just looked like a cheap fashion jersey with “twisted” colors. So I added the yellow dye to make it look aged.
#185 by JTH on 09.11.09 6:11 pm |
Ricko said:
But the hose definitely look a bit paler, no?
#186 by Ricko on 09.11.09 6:19 pm |
JTH said:
I agree with your “tinting” from a aethetic point of view, absolutely. Woulda done the same thing.
Re: the photo. Blow it up to 400% or so and you’ll see the stirrups and pants are pretty much the same color.
—Ricko
#187 by Ricko on 09.11.09 6:33 pm |
Ricko said:
One other thing. Good bet those unis were new for the W-S. A few more laundering/cleanings and they might have gone “cream”.
#188 by Gusto44 on 09.11.09 6:36 pm |
Ricko said:
Have to disagree about your take on the sudden death rule in the NFL. It’s strange how this question has come out of nowhere the last couple of years. As a Steelers fan, I remember well the 2003 overtime playoff loss to the Titans after losing the coin toss. The format just never bothered me then, or now.
I think the teams that truly deserve to win are able to stop the winner of the coin toss. Don’t like the idea of giving another possession or prohibiting field goals on the first possession by each team. Injuries would increase on both sides if the 5th quarter was artificially extended. Even without injuries, the physical toll a longer overtime period would be a big negative for both teams the following week.
With the NFL possibly moving to a 18 game season, that’s all the more reason not to artificially extend regular season games.
#189 by Ricko on 09.11.09 6:40 pm |
Gusto44 said:
Only would be, possibly, two more series per team.
And I was just saying that’s about the least complex alternative.
Cuz don’t like the college solution all that much, either. Seems like a whole different game.
—Ricko
#190 by bartusball on 09.11.09 6:45 pm |
Ricko said:
In Hawaii!
#191 by leon on 09.11.09 6:49 pm |
Re:NFL Overtime
How about basing who receives the ball first on some sort of measurable performance for the first four quarters? Say total yardage or time of possession or some geeky fantasy shit. Rather than leave it up to the randomness of a coin flip.
(Or maybe on least accumulated time under arrest for total roster).
#192 by Ricko on 09.11.09 7:01 pm |
Maybe it’s as simple as…if you have possession at the end of regulation you’re the one to kick off in the overtime? But you choose which goal to defend.
Haven’t really thought it through, but you’d have been the last team with a chance to score…so you give it back to the other guy.
Might generate a lot of second down punts in the last few seconds, though. LOL
Aw, shoot, I dunno. But it seems to me I saw some stats one time that suggest winning the toss has a marked affect on who wins and who loses. And that seems out of whack.
—Ricko
#193 by LI Phil on 09.11.09 7:07 pm |
re: NFL overtime
im wont to agree with gusto…it aint really broke, so why fix it?
how did they decide the GGEP in 58?
seemed to work then…no way should they change it to either the NC2A format(s) or prohibit a team from kicking a field goal in the first series…what if the defenders STOP the lucky team who wins the coin flip? should THEY be prohibited from kicking a FG? that doesn’t seem very fair…you stopped team x…marched 65 yards back on them, but sorry, you have to go for it on 4th and 4 from the 35
leon may be on to something about the coin flip…
in all seriousness, except in the super bowl, one team is given a home field advantage; why not just establish at the outset that the home team will automatically have the choice to recieve or kick off to begin overtime? it’s as arbitrary as a coin flip, but the home team should be given some consideration (due to schedule in regular season and due to regular season performance in the playoffs)
so…my take: keep it as it is now, but if you change it, DO NOT adopt some college style format, and do not forbid field goals
#194 by bartusball on 09.11.09 7:09 pm |
Craig MacHenry said:
Wow, that Flyers sweater is real effin’ original. Lets get out our electrical tape for the nameplate. If they had real balls they would have used the Philadelphia Quakers sweater.
In fact, the Bruins should go way back to 1930-31 as well. Check out the sweaters on NHL Uniforms
Click on the 1930-31 tab to see both. That would be a winter classic.
#195 by Ricko on 09.11.09 7:12 pm |
Jeez, all I said was for one series each, make teams focus on a touchdown. After that, it’s business as usual.
You only get to the 35, either go for it on fourth down and risk giving up somewhat decent field position…or pooch kick. Not so terribly abnormal.
Didn’t say they couldn’t punt.
—Ricko
#196 by Scott Davis on 09.11.09 7:15 pm |
Red overload at Fenway.
AHHHH….. My eyes!
#197 by LI Phil on 09.11.09 7:16 pm |
LI Phil said:
let me just clarify that: im saying that in every regular season game (unless a hurricane renders your stadium unplayable), each team gets 8 home games and 8 away games — that should count for something; in the playoffs, you earn the home field, and that also ought to count for something…super bowl’s “home” team (unlike the world series, where an exhibition game determines such) is decided based on AFC-NFC rotation … so in that instance, a coin-flip is only “fair” way to determine choice of possession in overtime
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one other thought…why “restart” the game at all? why not just have overtime be a continuation of the fourth quarter — just do what you’d do at the end of first or third quarters — change ends and keep going? or maybe offer defense the opportunity to decide which goal to defend, but game resumes the same way as regular play ended
of course, i don’t see what’s so bad about having ties in the regular season to begin with
#198 by leon on 09.11.09 7:20 pm |
one other thought…why “restart” the game at all? why not just have overtime be a continuation of the fourth quarter — just do what you’d do at the end of first or third quarters — change ends and keep going? or maybe offer defense the opportunity to decide which goal to defend, but game resumes the same way as regular play ended
Like this idea unless there is some sort of wind advantage that a team might “stall” into. (no pun intended, pilots out there).
of course, i don’t see what’s so bad about having ties in the regular season to begin with
me either
#199 by Ricko on 09.11.09 7:23 pm |
Ricko said:
re: GGEP. You think that would have been as memorable if it had been four or five plays and a field goal? Maybe. Maybe not.
Colts had at LEAST three situations in OT when a 2009 team would have kicked the FG and walked off, but they didn’t. Even they understood it could look–and feel–way too easy that way.
I’m NOT saying change the present model. Just saying if the quick FG bugs people (and coaches and players, btw), just push it into the background for one series each. It would be the least gonzo way to modify things a little.
—Ricko
#200 by LarryB on 09.11.09 7:29 pm |
When I was at YSU over 20 years ago, A really cute girl sat by me in a chemistry class. She was from Rochester. I liked how she said Ro CHEST er or something like that. The way the accented the name.
Anyhow great work today. I admire such talented guys.
#201 by LarryB on 09.11.09 7:33 pm |
Interesting Oregon numerical picture. In one of my Ohio State Michigan books it has some rosters in it. Back in the Chic Harley, Ohio State’s 1st superstar. The Buckeyes starting lineup went from #1 and up numerically. In that game it had Chic Harley as #10
#202 by LarryB on 09.11.09 7:36 pm |
chance michaels said:
One of my buddies in an online helmet club is from Tonawanda. He has emailed me with information about the Kardex team. It was a while ago since I read anything about them.
#203 by LI Phil on 09.11.09 7:37 pm |
LI Phil said:
i still think it would have been the GGEP, no matter how it ended, or how quickly
LI Phil said:
maybe so, maybe not … i was under the impression that, perhaps due to the “magnitude” of the game, but more likely condition of the field, time of evening (by that time), and lack of faith in steve myrha, despite his last second kick to send the game into overtime (remember, field goals then were hardly givens, especially on a cold december day with swirling yankee stadium winds)…weeb wanted to make sure
… by running it in
not saying they wouldn’t or couldn’t have kicked it before ameche’s run…but weeb knew the giants were exhausted and he was probably pretty sure (especially with johnny u) that a touchdown was a given…and inevitable
#204 by Ricko on 09.11.09 7:45 pm |
LI Phil said:
Central point: Was more exciting cuz they went all the way to the endzone. And virtually any NFL OT that ends with an TD—or if the FG came after each team has had a possession–just seems to leave everyone with a better feeling. Even if the opening kickoff gets run back it feels better.
Maybe we could call it minimizing The Gramatica Effect. LOL
—Ricko
#205 by Patrick in MI on 09.11.09 7:56 pm |
Haven’t yet read the main entry, the ticker or even the comments so forgive me if this is a repeat. Jays and Tigers (and even the umps) are wearing red caps with the star-spangled logo. I suppose the Jays are wearing the Maple leaf-spangled logo. To top if off, Toronto is wearing the black alt tops and gray pants. Even if I had screengrab capabilities, I wouldn’t.
P.S: Wicked sideburns on that Jays pitcher!
#206 by Ricko on 09.11.09 8:18 pm |
Patrick in MI said:
If one aspires to the elegant lifestyle of “My Name is Earl”, yes.
#207 by Jeff P on 09.11.09 8:23 pm |
So Jeter could get the Yankees hit record today, in an event that will be replayed for years… In a game featuring those damned red hats. At least he’ll be wearing a batting helmet for the moment itself.
Yuck.
#208 by JimV19 on 09.11.09 8:47 pm |
Only half joking, but if you don’t like the coin toss, how about a jump ball or a scrum to start OT?
I don’t have a problem with ties, either. Just do a point system like CFL or soccer – 3 points for a win and 1 for a tie. Then you could eliminate regular season OT, but keep it as is for the playoffs.
#209 by Matt English on 09.11.09 9:09 pm |
Jays @ Tigers:
As someone mentioned, Jays are wearing their black alt jerseys paired with their gray road pants. Now, the Jays generally wear their black jerseys with their white pants, and they do so for home night games, not away games. Something’s up. Maybe the black jerseys matched the hideous red 9/11 hats better? Also, something bugs me about a Canadian team having to wear American flag imagery on their hats, but that’s a whole other story.
Jays pitcher Brian Tallet, who’s been an on-again off-again darling for his flirtations with stirrups, has gone pajamas-pantsed for this one – guess his last outing with stirrups on didn’t go too well. I suppose a combination of red hats, black jerseys, gray pants, stirrups and giant muttonchops would be such a uni-overload that Paul would have a heart attack at the sight of a professional baseball player looking like that.
#210 by Ricko on 09.11.09 9:11 pm |
JimV19 said:
As many pitfalls as that might have of its own, it makes more sense in a lot of ways. There’s just something about “win toss, get two or three first downs, kick field goal” that’s just, I dunno…an anti-climax? Yes, the famous Dolphins-Chiefs and Chargers-Dolphins games ended with field goals but, man, they were great OT’s. Trouble is, they’re the exception rather than the rule.
Plus, one scoreless period and the tie stands is contradictory to the whole notion. If ties are important enough to break during the regular season, then BREAK them, no matter how long it takes.
—Ricko
#211 by JTH on 09.11.09 9:15 pm |
Ricko said:
You’re right. Blow up the photo and everything appears to be white. Must be a trick of the shadows + the pinstripes making the fabric appear off-white.
#212 by JimV19 on 09.11.09 9:15 pm |
Ricko said:
I don’t like anything that suggests minimizing the kicking game. Whether or not the big tubs of goo who block and tackle like it, kickers are just as much a part of the game. If a nose tackle sits on a QB in the endzone for a safety, is that any better way to end a game than if a kicker wins it with a field goal? It’s called “FOOTball” for a reason. Let’s not diminish the role of the guys who put the foot in football.
#213 by Matt English on 09.11.09 9:16 pm |
I’m also watching some CFL, Hamilton and Toronto are both wearing neat throwback jerseys – and given the history of these teams (the clubs go back to the 1860s and 1870s respectively) these could be paying homage to anywhere within the past century, I’m not enough of a CFL uni purist to know. The unis themselves are nice, but they’re totally ruined by the advertising patches near the shoulders (pretty much standard for CFL uniforms, I hope that’s not a shock to American readers).
Then there’s the horrible look of the Rogers Centre field they’re playing on. When the Jays and Argos have back-to-back games (Jays played at the Centre née Skydome yesterday) they don’t have time to fully change over from the baseball setup, and it just looks awful with bases in the middle of the field combined with giant Tim Hortons and Wendy’s ads painted on the turf. But hey, it’s the CFL.
#214 by Ricko on 09.11.09 9:19 pm |
Truth is, of course, NFL wants games to end quickly. Can’t have an early game running too far into the late games, or a late game running too far into the Sunday night game.
Allowing more than one overtime would mean they honestly cared about breaking ties.
—Ricko
#215 by JimV19 on 09.11.09 9:23 pm |
Matt English said:
The field is in a lot better shape these days. Ten years ago they had those mismatched strips of astroturf which were uglier than the ads. I don’t mind the dirt area (kinda old-school), and if you’re going to have ads at least Tim Horton’s is a good one to have. Just trying to find the silver lining in the cloud…
#216 by Jeff P on 09.11.09 9:26 pm |
And Jeter does it, and the team comes out to meet him at first in red hats.
In a few years when they’re showing the highlights we’re all going to cry.
#217 by Ricko on 09.11.09 9:28 pm |
JimV19 said:
And a great coffin corner kick that pins a team inside their five after the first possession in OT doesn’t emphasize the kicking game?
LOL. Now I’m just pullin’ your chain a little.
The real point is, short of going to the college system or something close to it there really isn’t a better way.
Except playing additional OT’s if necessary. :)
—Ricko
#218 by JimV19 on 09.11.09 9:34 pm |
Ads or no ads, those are some sweet throwbacks, eh?
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Speaking of sweet, anyone looking forward to the sight of UCLA vs. Tennessee?
#219 by Ricko on 09.11.09 9:40 pm |
JimV19 said:
Yes on both counts. The powder and white UCLA jerseys were SO different in their day. Likewise the Ti-Cats’ multi-striped sleeves. Wildly different from one another, but two of the all-time best.
—Ricko
#220 by Stuby on 09.11.09 9:42 pm |
Matt English said:
Aren’t the Jays wearing this hat?
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#221 by JimV19 on 09.11.09 9:43 pm |
#222 by JimV19 on 09.11.09 9:52 pm |
Seeing the Ti-Cats/Argos picture made me wonder: anyone think the UFL will be around long enough to have a throwback game?
#223 by LI Phil on 09.11.09 9:53 pm |
LI Phil said:
please tell me you just mean infield dirt
i mean, they don’t leave the bags in the ground for a football game, right?
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LI Phil said:
yes on the first count
im sure fox or cbs wouldn’t really care if they ran into nbc’s game
#224 by JTH on 09.11.09 9:55 pm |
leon said:
The problem with treating the start of OT like a quarter change is that there’s absolutely no incentive for the offensive team to win it in regulation if the score is tied. At least when faced with the prospect of having to kick the ball away if they don’t, there’s a sense of urgency to score.
Of course, that might actually speed the game up because there would no longer be a reason to call timeouts inside the last 2 minutes, for ball carriers to run out of bounds, for QB’s to spike the ball…
#225 by LI Phil on 09.11.09 10:01 pm |
JTH said:
what aboot this then…if they don’t score on the last play to tie (which would then result in them having to kick off to start OT)…
they are required to “restart” from their own 20 no matter where they ended their possession
#226 by LI Phil on 09.11.09 10:05 pm |
ok…watching ti-cats vs. argos…
game going to OT
/this is why the NFL is better
#227 by JTH on 09.11.09 10:09 pm |
LI Phil said:
Yeah. Not bad. Unless of course the game ended with them inside their own 20, then I’d imagine they’d need to pick it up from that spot.
OK, that settles it. On to the competition committee with this. Maybe Joe Skiba can pass it along to John Mara.
#228 by JimV19 on 09.11.09 10:13 pm |
LI Phil said:
You’ll need more reasons than that to convince me the NFL’s better…
#229 by =bg= on 09.11.09 10:14 pm |
LI Phil said:
Yeah I saw the radar. Figures, sunny for two weeks, and then BAM.
#230 by Ricko on 09.11.09 10:15 pm |
JTH said:
And maybe to avoid second down punts to change possession, they also forbid punting on anything but fourth down in the final minute of the fourth quarter of a tie game? Because why else WOULD someone punt on anything but fourth down?
–Ricko
#231 by LI Phil on 09.11.09 10:15 pm |
LI Phil said:
yes…
just thought of another problem…what if the game ends and it’s like fourth and 30 (could happen)…do they get a fresh set of downs in OT with 20 yard line start?
(and to answer my question from earlier — no, they removed the bases, but agree, looks odd with infield dirt)
#232 by LI Phil on 09.11.09 10:17 pm |
JimV19 said:
i mean the NFL OT is better
but i’d still prefer ties are just ties
…no OT at all
#233 by JTH on 09.11.09 10:17 pm |
LI Phil said:
If it’s 4th and 30 when the 4th ends, it’s 4th and 30 when OT starts.
#234 by JimV19 on 09.11.09 10:21 pm |
LI Phil said:
No arguments with this post at all!
#235 by LI Phil on 09.11.09 10:22 pm |
LI Phil said:
on the 20?
or at the spot?
#236 by JTH on 09.11.09 10:28 pm |
LI Phil said:
on the 20 (or inside it if that’s where they stopped).
Ah, fuck it. Abolish OT.
#237 by Glenn on 09.11.09 10:31 pm |
My 2 cents on the NFL OT debate…..current rules, but with one exception: If team A wins the OT coin toss and goes down to score on the opening drive (either FG or TD), then team B gets one drive (beginning with receiving the kickoff) to go down and score. They must go for the win, and cannot force another tie score (if team A scored a TD, team B must score a TD and go for 2-point conversion). If Team B holds Team A on opening possession of OT and forces a punt or turnover, then regular OT rules apply (sudden-death), but a tie still would be possible except in playoff situations as it currently is.
#238 by MPowers1634 on 09.11.09 10:41 pm |
To all of my UW friends: I apologize for slacking in the comments section but I have been INCREDIBLY BUSY lately.
Did any one catch Larry Jordan’s speech at the HOF Induction ceremony?
He mentioned something that has been KILLING me for 15 years…In MJ’s return against Indiana, he wore his shorts backward.
This had been urking me for so long that this might have been my UW turning point!
#239 by LI Phil on 09.11.09 10:48 pm |
MPowers1634 said:
pics?
LI Phil said:
the what now?
LI Phil said:
turning point?
#240 by MPowers1634 on 09.11.09 11:06 pm |
LI Phil said:
1. Moved from one school to two older schools…setting up the shops has been a tall order.
2. Michael Jordan’s induction to the basketball Hall of Fame. His brother, Larry, gave the speech.
3. When I noticed his shorts backwards and attempted to let me friends know…their reactions to my uni-obsessiveness caused me to think that I might have a gift, uh, problem.
Notice the lacking NBA logo on MJ’s right thigh…it was on his back left hamstring:
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#241 by Tony Miller on 09.11.09 11:12 pm |
MPowers1634 said:
As opposed to what other left hamstring?
#242 by JimV19 on 09.11.09 11:17 pm |
#243 by pflava on 09.11.09 11:25 pm |
Glenn said:
Totally agree with this. Makes more sense than any other argument I’ve read here. Simple, effective and fair (something the current system is not).
#244 by mtjaws on 09.11.09 11:26 pm |
I’m fine with the NFL’s overtime because one team tries to stop the other from winning. If they do stop them, they can go win it. If not, then they need to improve their defense.
I also like the college overtime rules too. Sure it could go on longer than it should, but it is competitive, and both teams have their chances. The format may not be perfect, but it is WAY better than having the old tie games. Those solved/determined nothing.
In uni world, some baseball teams should just not wear red hats. The gesture is nice, but doesn’t look good for most teams.
#245 by JTH on 09.11.09 11:57 pm |
JimV19 said:
Overrated? In what respect? Because he traveled legally? Please. And there were guys, like Dominique Wilkins to name one, doing it before Jordan came along so don’t say he legalized it.
I’m not going to get into the Magic vs. Michael argument with you. If you think Magic was better, fine. (but are you basing part of that on the fact that Magic’s career FG% was 2 points higher?) If you think Julius Erving was better, OK. If you think Lebron James is better, that’s great.
But there’s a good reason the Bulls had to go out and get better players to win a title. (Wait. A title? Try 6 in an 8-year span.) They were doormats before he was drafted. The Lakers? Magic Johson was the final piece of the championship puzzle in his rookie season. It was already a solid team that happened to have a guy on it guy by the name of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and later would add James Worthy.
Who was sharing the court with Michael Jordan his first few years? Guys like Dave Corzine, Brad Sellers, Granville Waiters, Gene Banks and Sam Vincent. How often do you see a team with one superstar and a bunch of nobodies win championships?
As for the “making players around him better” argument, do you really think Jordan didn’t make Scottie Pippen* a better player? Or BJ Armstrong? Or John Paxson? Or Jud Buecheler, Steve Kerr, Craig Hodges, Bill Cartwright, Horace Grant, Luc Longley, et cetera, et cetera?
* Not to take anything away from Scottie. There’s no way the Bulls win 6 championships without him.
#246 by MPowers1634 on 09.12.09 12:23 am |
Tony Miller said:
I guess it’s later than I thought. :)
#247 by Jerry Meyerowitz on 09.12.09 12:42 am |
Chris,
Great piece. Can you shed some info as to why the original logo was changed. I understand that the Rockies faced a copyroght infraction putting the ball in the middle of the logo and had to move it higher up.
I also seemed to remember reading in SI a number of years ago that they faced problems with the interlocking CR on the cap. A company Chemical Resources claimed they had a copyright on that logo.
I appreciate any info.
#248 by Ricko on 09.12.09 1:11 am |
Traveling? Shoot, Elgin Baylor traveled all the time. As kids last year Lakers were here in Mpls. we’d go to games, count his steps and marvel that he never got called for it.
—Ricko
#249 by rpm on 09.12.09 1:41 am |
JTH said:
sam vincent was the greatest player of all time next world b free, and sugar ray richardson.
#250 by rpm on 09.12.09 1:56 am |
Ricko said:
son of a saginaw fisherman, i like it cream either way. and i am going to find something from 59 that looks creamy.
#251 by Ricko on 09.12.09 2:07 am |
rpm said:
White socks with cream? How classic Wimbledon.
Or maybe Boca Raton.