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I thought of these silly "new uniform" threads while watching the Oregon/Arizona game.Oregon uniforms are C-R-A-P !!! The names on the back are in white on a white jersey.The numbers look like somebody used duct tape to make them. They looked horrible.The current Zips gear is 100 times better. We have WAY better things to worry about!:horse:

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I realize that many new coaches like to change the uni too, but I'd rather the Zips stay the course in this area. I like our uniform. I also think that it's a red flag for a losing program when you see them change unis every 4 or 5 years. There is never any time for a visual identity to gain any traction. Leave em alone.

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I realize that many new coaches like to change the uni too, but I'd rather the Zips stay the course in this area. I like our uniform. I also think that it's a red flag for a losing program when you see them change unis every 4 or 5 years. There is never any time for a visual identity to gain any traction. Leave em alone.
+1Though I might add, I don't care what they do... as long as we stick with the gold helmets.
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The new ones are not good, too much white on the sides, I dont like the team name on the front either. Oregon's are sweet, especially the all black with silver letters and the carbon fiber helmet.
I agree with you on Oregon. I can't believe people dont like them, they have GREAT jerseys.
To continue this amusing although irrelevant thread: The question is, which Oregon uniforms are you talking about? They have about fifteen, including at least four different helmets. A huge expense, until you understand that this is being underwritten by the Great God Nike. Probably a generation gap here, as I (a Boomer) hate those uniforms, while my football-playing son loves them. Uniforms might have a slight impact on potential recruits if they think they're COOL.
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I'm not renewing season tickets unless we get:1. Flying A circa 1991 on one side of helmet2. Script "Zips" on the other side3. Pants that feature a logo of the polymer building on the thighsThese are my demands.
OH HELL YES to the Polymer Building side pant panels. That is completely and utterly PIMPTASTIC in every way. I do sorta kinda wish that UA had players' names on their jerseys. I know why they don't, but in a thread about uni wishes, that's mine.
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The new ones are not good, too much white on the sides, I dont like the team name on the front either. Oregon's are sweet, especially the all black with silver letters and the carbon fiber helmet.
I agree with you on Oregon. I can't believe people dont like them, they have GREAT jerseys.
To continue this amusing although irrelevant thread: The question is, which Oregon uniforms are you talking about? They have about fifteen, including at least four different helmets. A huge expense, until you understand that this is being underwritten by the Great God Nike. Probably a generation gap here, as I (a Boomer) hate those uniforms, while my football-playing son loves them. Uniforms might have a slight impact on potential recruits if they think they're COOL.
I like them all. And yes i would think it does have an small impact on recruiting. Oregons best jerseys are not worn by football but by baseball...i cant find a good picture but their pin stripes are their fight song words. It's awesome.
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What is our contract with Adidas? I know sometimes a new coach brings along a new brand, but I have to believe more often that is a coincidence.Anywho, seems that if we could, it would be nice to sport the first "L23" football unis in college football.Though I liked the new home uniforms, I think it was total bush league/Division 1-AA or LOWER esque to only have new home uniforms. I have never heard of ANY school doing that.I would still love to see a more traditional style with a bit of "new age" flair.

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To continue this amusing although irrelevant thread: The question is, which Oregon uniforms are you talking about? They have about fifteen, including at least four different helmets. A huge expense...
I was speaking of the ones they wore during the Arizona game. The names on the back are in white on a white jersey.The numbers were shiny gray. At first I thought it was a prank and they used duct tape to make them. Not a fan of them at all.If I lined up against any of them I would make fun of those girly uniforms all day long.The current Zips uniforms are way better. PS If a recruit decides on a school for the uniform, I don't want that recruit.oh yeah....:horse:
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To continue this amusing although irrelevant thread: The question is, which Oregon uniforms are you talking about? They have about fifteen, including at least four different helmets. A huge expense...
I was speaking of the ones they wore during the Arizona game. The names on the back are in white on a white jersey.The numbers were shiny gray. At first I thought it was a prank and they used duct tape to make them. Not a fan of them at all.If I lined up against any of them I would make fun of those girly uniforms all day long.The current Zips uniforms are way better. PS If a recruit decides on a school for the uniform, I don't want that recruit.oh yeah....:horse:
I don't think I have heard of a kid choosing a school BECAUSE of the uniform (though I have heard of kids choosing a school b/c their # was available...you HOPE that, in that case, the kid has everything else even with another school and needs something litlle to push him one way or another). HOWEVER, a kid might have some interest to see/investigate that school b/c of the uniform. Kid that grows up watching the tradtional unis of an OSU, PSU, UM, Georgia, Tennessee, etc. Or the kid that likes the "new age" look of Oregon, Boise, et. Uniforms represent, at least partially, the image of the team, which can transcend to the coach, school, etc. Having a recognizable brand is big in drawing interest and uniforms are a huge part of that brand.At least Oregon teases the fans with the names on the back. I hate that we don't do it. Screw this team unity thing having ANYTHING to do with names on the back. If you want to get fans familiar with players, build fan interest, etc., it helps to have the names on the uniforms. And, to be brutally honest, if part of what a kid wants to see is his name on the back of a uniform, good for him. He has earned it. Why put even 1 recruit and fans that follow the game at a disadvantage by NOT having the name on the jersey. Sorry, we are not the NY Yankees or Notre Dame football.
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To continue this amusing although irrelevant thread: The question is, which Oregon uniforms are you talking about? They have about fifteen, including at least four different helmets. A huge expense...
I was speaking of the ones they wore during the Arizona game. The names on the back are in white on a white jersey.The numbers were shiny gray. At first I thought it was a prank and they used duct tape to make them. Not a fan of them at all.If I lined up against any of them I would make fun of those girly uniforms all day long.The current Zips uniforms are way better. PS If a recruit decides on a school for the uniform, I don't want that recruit.oh yeah....:horse:
I don't think I have heard of a kid choosing a school BECAUSE of the uniform (though I have heard of kids choosing a school b/c their # was available...you HOPE that, in that case, the kid has everything else even with another school and needs something litlle to push him one way or another). HOWEVER, a kid might have some interest to see/investigate that school b/c of the uniform. Kid that grows up watching the tradtional unis of an OSU, PSU, UM, Georgia, Tennessee, etc. Or the kid that likes the "new age" look of Oregon, Boise, et. Uniforms represent, at least partially, the image of the team, which can transcend to the coach, school, etc. Having a recognizable brand is big in drawing interest and uniforms are a huge part of that brand.At least Oregon teases the fans with the names on the back. I hate that we don't do it. Screw this team unity thing having ANYTHING to do with names on the back. If you want to get fans familiar with players, build fan interest, etc., it helps to have the names on the uniforms. And, to be brutally honest, if part of what a kid wants to see is his name on the back of a uniform, good for him. He has earned it. Why put even 1 recruit and fans that follow the game at a disadvantage by NOT having the name on the jersey. Sorry, we are not the NY Yankees or Notre Dame football.
Now we're getting somewhat relevant. Uniforms are important. A "sweet" looking uniform will draw a kid's attention to a school (again I'm basing this on my 18 year-old's opinion). Therefore, it should be given some thought. After all, why do the Zips and other MAC schools play on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday nights (besides the $$$)?
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At least Oregon teases the fans with the names on the back. I hate that we don't do it. Screw this team unity thing having ANYTHING to do with names on the back. If you want to get fans familiar with players, build fan interest, etc., it helps to have the names on the uniforms. And, to be brutally honest, if part of what a kid wants to see is his name on the back of a uniform, good for him. He has earned it. Why put even 1 recruit and fans that follow the game at a disadvantage by NOT having the name on the jersey. Sorry, we are not the NY Yankees or Notre Dame football.
I agree, put the names on the back. Better for the fans & players. Going out of your way to not put them on, makes the coach seem like he is doing something he is not. PS There is no difference between no names on the back and what Oregon does. You CAN'T see them. PSS The name thing is a much more interesting subject than if the uniforms look cute on the players or not. :D
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Say what you want about Oregon and Boise State, but their "gimmicks" have been part of what has brought them attention and, in some ways, led to their success.Smurf Turf in BoiseRidiculous, (like them or not), obscene # of combinations, and ever-changing (even DURING the game) uniforms for Oregon.Gold turf, pink uniforms. That will win us championships. :-)

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The new ones are not good, too much white on the sides, I dont like the team name on the front either. Oregon's are sweet, especially the all black with silver letters and the carbon fiber helmet.
I agree with you on Oregon. I can't believe people dont like them, they have GREAT jerseys.
To continue this amusing although irrelevant thread: The question is, which Oregon uniforms are you talking about? They have about fifteen, including at least four different helmets. A huge expense, until you understand that this is being underwritten by the Great God Nike. Probably a generation gap here, as I (a Boomer) hate those uniforms, while my football-playing son loves them. Uniforms might have a slight impact on potential recruits if they think they're COOL.
I like them all. And yes i would think it does have an small impact on recruiting. Oregons best jerseys are not worn by football but by baseball...i cant find a good picture but their pin stripes are their fight song words. It's awesome.
couldn't find a close up of the stripes but here you go:large_Uniforms.jpgnow if we could get these in our colors we'd be set:large_osuuniforms1.jpg:rofl:
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Nice panties on the OSU players. The look is better at Hooters.The Oregon baseball player with the yellow "O" on his chest is just ridiculous. :puke: Looks like he plays for team Cheerio.Girls should stick to designing dresses, not sports uniforms.

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