New Uni's coming

[DanielLaRusso]

Interesting note from the Desperate News. The Utes "currently working with the [Under Armor] to redesign and unveil new football and basketball uniforms." I think most people that know me, know that I have some great sources and am usually aware of the specific design changes coming down the pipe...but they've kept oddly quiet on this one.

[DanielLaRusso]

I'm just going to turn this into the general repository for college football uni-related news.

Anyhoo, Georgia updates their entire brand (http://www.georgiadogs.com/ot/brand-identity.html). Pretty good except for Nike's giant collar fascination of late

[Diehard Ute]

Word is Basketball will get the redesign first, with the uniforms showing up for this upcoming season. We won't see Football until 2014, then other sports after that.

[DanielLaRusso]

Word is Basketball will get the redesign first, with the uniforms showing up for this upcoming season. We won't see Football until 2014, then other sports after that.

Which doesn't really fit with their recent MO of doing exactly what Georgia (and countless others) did above. Big, flashy, brand updates to generate a lot of attention. It would seem they really value getting eyes on Maryland, South Carolina, and Northwestern (and maybe even CSU)...but Utah is an afterthought with TTech and South Florida. Hell, remember when they didn't even have our uni's ready on time 2 years ago?!

[Diehard Ute]

Which doesn't really fit with their recent MO of doing exactly what Georgia (and countless others) did above. Big, flashy, brand updates to generate a lot of attention. It would seem they really value getting eyes on Maryland, South Carolina, and Northwestern (and maybe even CSU)...but Utah is an afterthought with TTech and South Florida. Hell, remember when they didn't even have our uni's ready on time 2 years ago?!

There may have been other issues there.

Given how few schools have deals with UA like we do I don't worry too much about it.

I think some of the rebranding may be at the request if Utah in terms of time frame

I know UA treats us better than Nike ever did.

[DanielLaRusso]

Cal released their new uni's, font, and logo a few hours ago...here they are (http://www.calbears.com/ot/unifythebears_uniforms.html)!

[DanielLaRusso]

UConn releases its new logos (http://today.uconn.edu/blog/2013/04/a-new-husky-for-a-new-era/). I think this rebrand is a downgrade. Thoughts?

[wuapinmon]

UConn releases its new logos (http://today.uconn.edu/blog/2013/04/a-new-husky-for-a-new-era/). I think this rebrand is a downgrade. Thoughts?

Somewhere in there is a copyright violation:

http://www.jaehakim.com/wp-content/uploads/2002/01/Snow-Dogs.jpg

[jrj84105]

UConn releases its new logos (http://today.uconn.edu/blog/2013/04/a-new-husky-for-a-new-era/). I think this rebrand is a downgrade. Thoughts?
It's pretty awful, but not nearly as bad as the '59 version.

PS: did you see this Marshall fan concept (http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8090/8581734806_5b294a7362_o.jpg)?

[DanielLaRusso]

UNC revealed their new uni's. There's black, there's chrome (not pictured), there's italicization. It's all bad.


(http://www.goheels.com/PhotoAlbum.dbml?DB_LANG=C&SITE=UNC&DB_OEM_ID=3350&PALBID=798848)

[Bacana Ute]

Didn't the unis just get redesigned the last couple of years? I don't see what changes are going to be made at this point. My guess would be the drum and feather are on the way out and the Block U will be the only symbol on the helmets.

[DanielLaRusso]

Didn't the unis just get redesigned the last couple of years? I don't see what changes are going to be made at this point. My guess would be the drum and feather are on the way out and the Block U will be the only symbol on the helmets.

Still a few years before that happens. Uniforms typically have 2-4 year timetables, which means we are due. As the first article indicates, there is going to be movement to spotlight a mountain motif on our uniforms...likely based on the topographical map that already appears on them (IMO). If we read the uni trends out there a couple things could make an appearance: new colors; a helmet that feature only a motif , rather than a logo; chrome, etc...

[Bacana Ute]

I guess I just don't understand the uniform movement these days. I for one am not a fan of all the alternate motif uniforms. The whole mountain motif thing was a disastrous look for the Jazz back in the 90s and early 2000s so I can't say I look forward to anything along those lines. I don't care for the topographical map stuff either. But I suppose the more uniforms you produce, the more replicas you can sell to the fans. Personally I was fine with just adding the black unis and helmets, although i don't really like the matte style on the black helmets. Other than Maryland, I don't recall UA really doing much motif, but I suppose you have to follow Nike's lead.

[DanielLaRusso]

The modern uniform trend, while certainly about money, is also about brand buzz and recruiting.
New football powers: Modernist uniforms represent our new status of visibility. Coming out in new uniforms represents progress and moving forward, rather than being bogged down in our woeful past (whether or not we're any good). A handful of teams have connected their brand to past iconic performance and years as top dogs (the Notre Dame's and Alabama's of the world). The simplicity of those uniforms really only benefits those teams because it supports the tradition behind the brand. We have to build our iconicness, not free-ride.
Athletics companies: Hey, remember us? We haven't advertised to you for a few minutes, so we're going to rebrand your alma mater, knowing the news will move swiftly across the interweb. We're also going to use this to move products entirely unrelated to the one's we plan on selling to your school's fanbase. Nike's color "volt" was nothing until Oregon wore it in the BCS Championship. Now it's pretty standard on athletics gear from every apparel company. Just Do It.
Recruiting: The buzz from the aforementioned events happens to impress recruits...who like any teenager want what's new and cool. Like it or not, recruits can be pickier than they ever have before and thus they can make choices about schools based on things like uniforms or school colors. Who doesn't want swag? It may as well be from a brand you prefer, in colors or patterns you like, right?

That said, I don't think Utah has a choice but to follow modernism. We don't have an old, classic brand. Being shitty in the 70's and 80's will do that. I don't think we have to go all-out Maryland, but I think UA's motif work on Northwestern was inspired and makes me hopeful. They are apparently doing one for CSU, as well. Personally, since we ARE getting a mountain motif...I'd take the Jazz over the inscrutable topo map. The matte black look has really been overplayed, but I've never really found any of Utah's helmets to be anything special (i guess the candy-apples were pretty neat, but still).

[Bacana Ute]

I did like what UA did with Northwestern, it was more of a classic look as opposed to the modern mess of Maryland. I wouldn't mind seeing some sort of white helmet/Uni combination similar to Texas A&M from last year. I just don't know what sort of motif you put on the helmet other than the block U or the drum and feather. But I certainly agree with the idea of producing different unis for recruits. I believe it was that Eubanks kid who committed to ASU over the U that said he would have committed to Utah if they had the Black unis and helmet when he was looking. Whether that is entirely true or not is debatable but you are spot on in Utah needed to be more cutting edge since nobody outside of the region really even knows who Utah is due to the lack of a national brand.

[FountainOfUte]

I believe it was that Eubanks kid who committed to ASU over the U that said he would have committed to Utah if they had the Black unis and helmet when he was looking.

If this is even remotely true, I might start drinking this very day.

[Sheik Yerbouti]

UNC revealed their new uni's. There's black, there's chrome (not pictured), there's italicization. It's all bad.


(http://www.goheels.com/PhotoAlbum.dbml?DB_LANG=C&SITE=UNC&DB_OEM_ID=3350&PALBID=798848)

They look like the Carolina Panthers.

[DanielLaRusso]

i should also note that I'm not going to post EVERY new football uni that comes out...just the ones that I suspect will get the most interest. Sorry Ole Miss...

[Hot Lunch]

UConn releases its new logos (http://today.uconn.edu/blog/2013/04/a-new-husky-for-a-new-era/). I think this rebrand is a downgrade. Thoughts?

UConn's new helmets are awful.

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[DanielLaRusso]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-JFfN5pKzFU

Here's a link (http://www.wfsb.com/story/22015585/uconn-reveals-new-uniforms) to the full rebrand with all new uni's

[HuskyFreeNorthwest]

The UConn helmets would be cool as an alternate helmet, with a pro combat type uni.

[DanielLaRusso]

Here's WVU's reveal. That's gotta be one of the most unusual numeral fonts I've ever seen.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=14OthOSwp3o#!

[OrangeUte]

The UConn helmets would be cool as an alternate helmet, with a pro combat type uni.

I loved their navy and white look w the old school block C. These are terrible as regular helmets.

[Crimsonute]

Really for Utah to compete will all these is add a white helmet.

[UteBeliever aka Port]

Here's WVU's reveal. That's gotta be one of the most unusual numeral fonts I've ever seen.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=14OthOSwp3o#!

Thoroughly enjoy the badass posing at the end of that video. lol

[UteBeliever aka Port]

Really for Utah to compete will all these is add a white helmet.

Your right could compete add white helmet in future uniforms cool.

[Utah]

I wouldn't mind this as the white helmet:

http://thedahlelama.com/uu-white-white.png

[DanielLaRusso]

Your right could compete add white helmet in future uniforms cool.

That opinion good differently me feel that ok though

[OrangeUte]

I wouldn't mind this as the white helmet:

http://thedahlelama.com/uu-white-white.png

I have to admit that is really sweet.

[OrangeUte]

So do we have a release date for the new unis yet?

[scottie]

I wouldn't mind this as the white helmet:

http://thedahlelama.com/uu-white-white.png

I would prefer a single block U over the double U.

[Diehard Ute]

I would prefer a single block U over the double U.

The double U is no longer an authorized logo I believe so the single U would have to be used.

[DanielLaRusso]

The double U is no longer an authorized logo I believe so the single U would have to be used.

True, but there's no rule saying we can't reauthorize the use of that logo or even update it for new use.


So do we have a release date for the new unis yet?

Nope. UA tends to be a bit of a wild card when it comes to full rebrands. Nike and UA are pretty good about releasing their designs in early spring and late summer to get fans buying merch for the upcoming athletics season. UA *seems* to release stuff when they want to with no real timetable. Reports are we won't see the new stuff until basketball season, which is odd, which fits the UA profile I just noted.

[Crimsonute]

All white unis with a white helmet look great (see Penn State and Texas).

All black unis with a black helmet look great.

I dislike all whites/blacks with a colored helmet, though our sugar bowl look was better than our cherry-on-top blackout look.On NCAA football on the XBOX, the Crimson Helmet, Black Shirt, and Crimson Pants looks awesome!

[DanielLaRusso]

Semi-related post regarding UA...Here are the helmet options (https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BIysydWCEAALes4.jpg) they are providing to TTech this year

[utebehindenemylines]

Semi-related post regarding UA...Here are the helmet options (https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BIysydWCEAALes4.jpg) they are providing to TTech this year

That one in the back with the raider on the horse!!! So jealous.

[OrangeUte]

True, but there's no rule saying we can't reauthorize the use of that logo or even update it for new use.



Nope. UA tends to be a bit of a wild card when it comes to full rebrands. Nike and UA are pretty good about releasing their designs in early spring and late summer to get fans buying merch for the upcoming athletics season. UA *seems* to release stuff when they want to with no real timetable. Reports are we won't see the new stuff until basketball season, which is odd, which fits the UA profile I just noted.

Dang - so there might not be new football uniforms this year - only new basketball unis. bummer.

[Diehard Ute]

The plan is to start with hoops and go through each sport. Football will come for 2014

[DanielLaRusso]

Ok, we've got a couple of official releases today...

First, SDSU has updated their brand and will no longer use gold (http://i41.tinypic.com/2wdr6up.jpg) (Look close, the helmet is just red, black, and white now). They also now have their own font, as you can see.

Baylor confirmed their look for next year will include C3PO's head (https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BJSOD3uCMAAJ8x0.jpg)...

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[Crimsonute]

This is becoming the, "Everyone but Utah is getting new Uni's thread".

http://youtu.be/00cSA-0vo-Q

[DanielLaRusso]

Wow, Arizona. Abandoning your classic triangle-stripes for that? A bad gradient effect? Italicized numbers? and worst of all...a monochrome red uniform? You can't spell monochrome without "oh no"

[Jarid in Cedar]

This is becoming the, "Everyone but Utah is getting new Uni's thread".

http://youtu.be/00cSA-0vo-Q

Heh. That was my thought as well.

[DanielLaRusso]

And this has to be the fail (https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BJtuFTDCMAANFjv.jpg) of the year so far....wow, UCF...

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[Applejack]

And this has to be the fail (https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BJtuFTDCMAANFjv.jpg) of the year so far....wow, UCF...

That high school will have great unis.

[UteBeliever aka Port]

All white unis with a white helmet look great (see Penn State and Texas).

All black unis with a black helmet look great.

I dislike all whites/blacks with a colored helmet, though our sugar bowl look was better than our cherry-on-top blackout look.


I know I'm in the minority, but I hate all-white uniforms.

I also hold the unpopular view that I like the all-red look.

[Crimsonute]

So do we have a release date for the new unis yet?
The University of Utah is redesigning its football and basketball uniforms, looking to integrate a mountain theme that will be applied to all Utah's athletic teams in coming years. The new uniforms will debut in the winter of 2013 with the men's basketball team, and football will follow shortly after. (http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765625618/Underneath-the-logo-Utes-Under-Armour-to-redesign-hoops-unis-for-2013-14-season.html?pg=all) Just hope they don't look like the old-new Jazz uniforms. But I guess styles do run in 20 year cycles.

[Devildog]

I also hold the unpopular view that I like the all-red look.

I like the all-red look also. The Hell with popularity. The Utes all red look is sharp.

[DanielLaRusso]

I like the all-red look also. The Hell with popularity. The Utes all red look is sharp.

That's ok. We can't all be tasteful.

[Hadrian]

I like the all-red look also. The Hell with popularity. The Utes all red look is sharp.
I like it as well.

[OrangeUte]

I like it as well.

I have to include myself in this camp. I also like the all Whites, the white on red (both versions) and the all black. I'm not a fan of mixing in the black pants with the red or white jerseys.

I think all white with a white helmet would look pretty sweet.

[DanielLaRusso]

The Rainbow Warriors are back (http://www.staradvertiser.com/sports/breaking/20130514_Jay_UH_mens_teams_will_be_Rainbow_Warrior s.html?id=207401211)...hopefully with some classic WAC uni's...

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[DanielLaRusso]

Paul Lukas' Uni Watch blog today talks about a mystery surrounding "Utah Style" stripes (http://www.uni-watch.com/2013/05/15/a-utah-buffalo-connection/)...

[DanielLaRusso]

Houston shows off a new helmet (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v72/gocoogs/BJ8TQ76CQAAEb4r_zps82ff81b8.jpg)...which should show you basically what our interlocked U's logo would look like on a new helmet.

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[DanielLaRusso]

Two weeks and no one wanted to talk about Rainbow Warriors? I thought that would be an inspired conversation! Anyhoo, in the next few weeks Penn State will be revealing its new, less-Paterno-y uni's...so look forward to that uni-followers.

[Applejack]

Can I make a hopefully constructive suggestion for this thread? I like uni-related news, but I am lazy about clicking links. (Just now I looked at the Utah stripes and the Hawaii links and thought they were discussion-worthy.) You might post a teaser picture/quote combo to peak interest.

[DanielLaRusso]

Can I make a hopefully constructive suggestion for this thread? I like uni-related news, but I am lazy about clicking links. (Just now I looked at the Utah stripes and the Hawaii links and thought they were discussion-worthy.) You might post a teaser picture/quote combo to peak interest.

Do you need me to wipe your butt for you too?!?!?!?!? But seriously, I'll try to add any relevant pics available on the sites I'm referring to. Also I'll try not to be a bandwidth hog, so I'll try to provide small images when possible. You'll still have to click...once...but you might be better lured.

[Applejack]

Do you need me to wipe your butt for you too?!?!?!?!? But seriously, I'll try to add any relevant pics available on the sites I'm referring to. Also I'll try not to be a bandwidth hog, so I'll only provide small images. You'll still have to click...once...but you might be better lured.

Wow! Retroactive updating! That is true customer service.


The Rainbow Warriors are back (http://www.staradvertiser.com/sports/breaking/20130514_Jay_UH_mens_teams_will_be_Rainbow_Warrior s.html?id=207401211)...hopefully with some classic WAC uni's...

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I love the Rainbow Warriors. My favorite non-Utah WAC squad. It's nice to see a little more flamboyance back in college football.

[DanielLaRusso]

Hey, remember the Big East? (http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/college/2013/05/29/american-athletic-conference-new-logo/2369991/)......


Obviously this is a media world we live in, and we wanted to make sure we had the kind of mark that would be distinctive and would make an impact when people saw it.

Yeesh...

[Crimsonute]

Again. Everyone but Utah it seems.

http://youtu.be/FsGsAhBKG84

[DanielLaRusso]

That Indiana reveal is a prime example of what I DONT want Utah to do to build a stronger uni identity. With the exception of one of those helmets, all they have done is thrown sh*t at a wall to see what sticks. The state flag, Illini rip-off, and numerals are utterly stupid with no rooting in the Hoosier brand and will certainly be discarded to the refuse bin of history. The striped helmet does the trick. It's unique, but its uniqueness is derived from people's association between Indiana and those stripes. I think the chrome weakens it, but otherwise it's the right idea.

[Utah]

Eh. The "new" helmets and uni's will be traded out in a couple of years for "new" uniforms.

[Redbird]

If UA and Utah ever did something similar to what Indiana is doing, here's the helmet combos I would prefer:

-Crimson w/DNF
-Matte black w/DNF
-Silver w/interlocking U's (1960's throwback)
-White w/block U (possibly red or gray for the facemask; I can't decide which would be best)

[FountainOfUte]

If UA and Utah ever did something similar to what Indiana is doing, here's the helmet combos I would prefer:

-Crimson w/DNF
-Matte black w/DNF
-Silver w/interlocking U's (1960's throwback)
-White w/block U (possibly red or gray for the facemask; I can't decide which would be best)

I'd like to see a red block U on white and vice versa. I think that would be a fun alternative helmet. Sure, it's a little obvious and generic, but I also like that it's so collegiate and classic.

[DanielLaRusso]

At a recent expo, Riddell and Hydrographics (the people behind every noteworthy helmet of the past few years) discussed the idea of team-centric facemasks. Today, these images were floated down the internet. They look to be a fan mock-up, but unintentionally reveal the potential horror trend that may be coming to college football.

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[DanielLaRusso]

Well, turns out those face masks are REAL.

"Arizona confirmed that the helmets were not being considered for on-field use — not yet, anyway — with a spokesperson saying there was “no chance” of them seeing the field. But there has been no official statement on exactly what the helmets featuring the new face masks will be used for. One possibility is prominent placement in the brand-new Lowell-Stevens Football Facility, which will open this year as part of a massive renovation project at Arizona Stadium."

"While on-field use would seem to be the logical next step in a college football landscape in which uniform ubiquity is considered the worst thing ever, one of the holdups is getting the face masks certified by NOCSAE, the standard safety certifier for athletic equipment such as helmets. MacFerran said he is “in the process” of getting certification for his face masks."

[WhiskyPriest]

I just hope we hold onto the drum and feather... I am not overly impressed by any of these "new" uniforms.

[DanielLaRusso]

For the first time, breast cancer awareness will subsume an entire team's identity.
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[DanielLaRusso]

Nebraska has revealed their alternate uni for their game against UCLA. It gets a meh from me.
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[SavaUte]

How come none of the models are white?

[DanielLaRusso]

How come none of the models are white?
Are you referring to human models or mannequins?

[SavaUte]

Are you referring to human models or mannequins?

Both, at least on this page

[DanielLaRusso]

Both, at least on this page

Probably because most football players are black...by a pretty wide margin. I wouldn't be surprised if there was some marketing data behind it as well (i.e. people perceive the product differently based on the person in the uniform).

[SavaUte]

Probably because most football players are black...by a pretty wide margin. I wouldn't be surprised if there was some marketing data behind it as well (i.e. people perceive the product differently based on the person in the uniform).


Yeah, I really have no problem and I'm sure it does help perception. I was being facetious.

[DanielLaRusso]

And now UCLA's uni from the Nebraska game has been revealed...same stupid pattern. Adidas must think they are ultra-clever with this one.
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[roseparkutes]

I'd like to see a full feather head dress type helmet, with the black jersey's, or all white and white helmet.

[Diehard Ute]

I'd like to see a full feather head dress type helmet, with the black jersey's, or all white and white helmet.

So you're saying you want a new team nickname

[DanielLaRusso]

No surprise here, but may as well post it...vbulletin apparently doesn't like twitter images. So just click and behold Oregon's new helmets.

https://twitter.com/ALLDAY_03/status/349364010229059584/photo/1

[roseparkutes]

So you're saying you want a new team nickname

no way! utes for life

[Diehard Ute]

no way! utes for life

Well, your proposed helmet would cause the Ute Tribe to revoke their approval.

[roseparkutes]

I know its not PC and the U of U has to be careful on what they say and or do with the utes tribe but IMO it would be pretty awesome. there are a few mock up that are floating around that I have seen and they look pretty nice.

[Jarid in Cedar]

I know its not PC and the U of U has to be careful on what they say and or do with the utes tribe but IMO it would be pretty awesome. there are a few mock up that are floating around that I have seen and they look pretty nice.

I have seen them as well, and they are sweet....just not gonna happen. I am still hoping for a white helmet with interlocking U's

[Diehard Ute]

I have seen them as well, and they are sweet....just not gonna happen. I am still hoping for a white helmet with interlocking U's

Not a fan of white or the double U. And from all I've read and heard, the double U is officially retired

[DanielLaRusso]

Not a fan of white or the double U. And from all I've read and heard, the double U is officially retired

Which is really a pretty meaningless designation as long as the U holds the trademark. It just means university marketing wont use it until they do.

[Utah]

No surprise here, but may as well post it...vbulletin apparently doesn't like twitter images. So just click and behold Oregon's new helmets.

https://twitter.com/ALLDAY_03/status/349364010229059584/photo/1

Those are pretty awesome.

[DanielLaRusso]

Charlie Weis vine's...yeah...the entire set of new Kansas uni's and helmets
https://vine.co/v/haUBmzPUT2z

[roseparkutes]

Not a fan of white or the double U. And from all I've read and heard, the double U is officially retired

I was at fanzz today and they had a lot of t's with the double U

[jdart]

I was at fanzz today and they had a lot of t's with the double U

Some of the people who order gear for the bookstore like the double U, and there is a whole new retro line for fans with it. I assume that is what you saw at Fanzz as well. I like the logo so I welcome it, but what the bookstore has is all faded colors to look retro which I don't like

[Diehard Ute]

And what's used on fan shirts and what the University will use on uniforms are two different worlds

[DanielLaRusso]

Will it happen? The first pics of a rumored chrome Washington helmet appear. Chrome is definitely the new black.
The file is too big to post, so warm up your clicking finger.

http://www.uni-watch.com/wp-content/uploads/UW.jpg

[utebehindenemylines]

I'm not a huge fan of chrome unless it's already one of your colors. Since one of UW's colors is gold, it fits well. For us it would just look odd.

[jrj84105]

Charlie Weis vine's...yeah...the entire set of new Kansas uni's and helmets
https://vine.co/v/haUBmzPUT2z

Is the powder blue a historical color for Kansas?

[DanielLaRusso]

Is the powder blue a historical color for Kansas?

KU briefly wore columbia blue in the early 1960's. Apparently those were some good years.

[roseparkutes]

IMO the powder blues for Kansas kinda looks like UNC

[DanielLaRusso]

A bunch of new uni releases ahead of training camp. Sadly, they mostly follow the pattern of chrome helmet, grey uni, etc... So here's 3 that I figure most here will find semi-interesting.
Houston (https://twitter.com/PhilHecken/status/359758254957535233/photo/1)

Fresno black out (https://twitter.com/UniWatch/status/359990686956797953/photo/1)

A certain team who actually knows how to draw feathers (http://twitpic.com/d3x8zz)

[DanielLaRusso]

There is no god (https://twitter.com/PhilHecken/status/360164392622489600/photo/1)

Alternative title: Speaking of feathers...

[utebehindenemylines]

Those Houston Unis are awful. I hate those bib looking cut outs on the shoulders.

The Fresno isn't bad

Miami- I don't even

[DanielLaRusso]

Effective proof that brain damage sustained while playing football is a scourge: ESPN polled the players at Big 12 media days, asking about the best and worst uniforms in the league, and here's what they said:

Who has the best uniforms in the league?

Oklahoma State, 43%
TCU, 21%
Baylor, 14%

What they said:

“I really like Oklahoma State’s – they’re pretty cool.”

"Kansas’ new baby blues are icy."

“The best is Baylor’s black uniforms.”

Who has the worst uniforms?

Kansas State, 32%
Iowa State, 18%
Oklahoma, 18%
Texas, 14%

[jrj84105]

I love this Michigan concept
http://pic.twitter.com/hjnNYBmL

[Sullyute]

I love this Michigan concept
http://pic.twitter.com/hjnNYBmL

That is pretty cool.

[Crimsonute]

Lots of Twitter Rumors about Utah having a White Helmet, Red Jersey, and White Pants vs Utah State. Hence the, Stripe the Stadium idea.

[DanielLaRusso]

So someone's brother's, roommate's, uncle's, gardener's butcher picked up a tasty tidbit?

[sancho]

Lots of Twitter Rumors about Utah having a White Helmet, Red Jersey, and White Pants vs Utah State. Hence the, Stripe the Stadium idea.

That makes sense with the stripe thing. I've waited a long time for an all white look, and this just mocks me.

[jrj84105]

That makes sense with the stripe thing. I've waited a long time for an all white look, and this just mocks me.

If true, I'd be really surprised if we didn't have a white out game.

[DanielLaRusso]

Not directly uni-related, but Utah brand related. Oregon has some interesting embellishments in their new football facility.

A carpet that features Puddles beating up other school's mascots. Swoop is making a hasty retreat at the top (http://www.goducks.com/pics33/1024/AY/AYSEMUXBOGTWMME.20130730211920.jpg).
They plan to eat their enemies...Swoop is on the menu (http://image.cdnllnwnl.xosnetwork.com/pics33/1024/DA/DALVKRWTJQOTMJZ.20130730235352.jpg).
You can see everything here (http://www.goducks.com/PhotoAlbum.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=500&PALBID=970348#.UfkKZ3yh6YW.twitter).

[LA Ute]

Not directly uni-related, but Utah brand related. Oregon has some interesting embellishments in their new football facility.

A carpet that features Puddles beating up other school's mascots. Swoop is making a hasty retreat at the top (http://www.goducks.com/pics33/1024/AY/AYSEMUXBOGTWMME.20130730211920.jpg).
They plan to eat their enemies...Swoop is on the menu (http://image.cdnllnwnl.xosnetwork.com/pics33/1024/DA/DALVKRWTJQOTMJZ.20130730235352.jpg).
You can see everything here (http://www.goducks.com/PhotoAlbum.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=500&PALBID=970348#.UfkKZ3yh6YW.twitter).

I have to admire this. It's good-natured and fun.

[Diehard Ute]

Looking at those pics, I like our facility better.

[LA Ute]

Looking at those pics, I like our facility better.

Ours is a good reflection of our program's culture (and Kyle's style) -- pretty much all business, with lots of pride.

[Diehard Ute]

Ours is a good reflection of our program's culture (and Kyle's style) -- pretty much all business, with lots of pride.

Yup. Seems far more functional and less of a "Parade Of Homes" show piece

[Hadrian]

Despite being functional and probably really nice inside, I personally don't like the design of our football center.

Utah:
http://s17.postimg.org/halqfj1n3/Utah_Football_Facility.jpg
(taken July 26th)
Oregon:
http://s7.postimg.org/4j4t6hpkb/Oregon_Football_Facility.png

[sharpone]

Any "parade of homes" pics of our new facility? I saw the video kscott did before it was taken down, but would like to see some "dressed up" photos if they exist.

[LA Ute]

Any "parade of homes" pics of our new facility? I saw the video kscott did before it was taken down, but would like to see some "dressed up" photos if they exist.

I was told they want to wait until it's totally finished and they're doing the big rollout on August 15. Can't really blame them for that.

If it helps, I can say that it's beautiful inside and really looks world-class.

[sharpone]

I was told they want to wait until it's totally finished and they're doing the big rollout on August 15. Can't really blame them for that.

Agreed. I'm just anxious.

[roseparkutes]

I'm like the black Nebraska unis http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/9510382/penn-state-texas-oregon-indiana-notable-uniform-developments

[DanielLaRusso]

Oh hey, remember those really creative (read: stupid) Arizona facemasks from a few pages back? Well...

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[DanielLaRusso]

UA-brothers Texas Tech have revealed their uniforms for the season. They are pretty underwhelming (fitting of their uniform tradition), but I'm going to highlight the helmet (http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/text/sports/m-footbl/auto_player/9113416.jpeg)...perhaps black chrome could turn around the matte black trend?

[Mormon Red Death]

I'm like the black Nebraska unis http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/9510382/penn-state-texas-oregon-indiana-notable-uniform-developments

How are you like them?

Sent from my SGH-T999 using Tapatalk 2

[sancho]

perhaps black chrome could turn around the matte black trend?

I hope not. The matte black is great. I'd like that trend to stick around long enough for me to enjoy it. We really have botched our blackouts so far with the cherry on top red helment.

[DanielLaRusso]

UA provides South Carolina (http://www.flickr.com//photos/scgamecocks/sets/72157634909862499/show/with/9427438127/) with what I believe is their 4th new set in 6 years. Mind boggling.

[UteBeliever aka Port]

UA provides South Carolina (http://www.flickr.com//photos/scgamecocks/sets/72157634909862499/show/with/9427438127/) with what I believe is their 4th new set in 6 years. Mind boggling.

I think it's fairly clear that UA doesn't really hold Utah in much higher esteem than Nike did.

We aren't really getting many more favors from them than we did Nike.

[Diehard Ute]

I think it's fairly clear that UA doesn't really hold Utah in much higher esteem than Nike did.

We aren't really getting many more favors from them than we did Nike.


That's far from true.

The UA contract pays more and provides a much larger expense account for each sport to a much larger degree. The old contract did not include uniforms for most sports, instead requiring Utah to buy the uniforms from Nike.

It's a night and day contract, judging it on when we get a redesign is silly

[Utah]

I want a chromed silver helmet with a grey uni.

[DanielLaRusso]

Go home, Georgia Tech. You're drunk. (https://twitter.com/TreyKlock15/status/364146601838657537/photo/1)


People often ask me why I'm not in favor of Utah using a traditional look over making a new one for ourselves. NC State does a good job illustrating (https://twitter.com/NCStateFBEquip/status/364114439529701376/photo/1) my contentions. Red and white teams have a propensity towards "safe" uniform designs that are completely interchangeable among schools. I'm leary of what UA will do to us next season, but I'm also no fan of looking like everyone else.

[DanielLaRusso]

And now for a team that very rarely gets it wrong...and has gotten it right, yet again.
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[DanielLaRusso]

There's throwbacks...and then. there's. throwbacks (http://www.cyclones.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=10700&ATCLID=208939961#.Uf-0sUZY1E4.twitter).

[DanielLaRusso]

CSU reveals their innaugural UA uniforms. Biggest surprise is that the school apparently chose not to use the new "bone horn (http://cdn2-b.examiner.com/sites/default/files/styles/image_content_width/hash/12/3f/123faafc198d9176b07d2273211654b1.jpg)" design on the helmet


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dXmfr6ghV_c&feature=player_embedded

[Two Utes]

CSU reveals their innaugural UA uniforms. Biggest surprise is that the school apparently chose not to use the new "bone horn (http://cdn2-b.examiner.com/sites/default/files/styles/image_content_width/hash/12/3f/123faafc198d9176b07d2273211654b1.jpg)" design on the helmet


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dXmfr6ghV_c&feature=player_embedded


The video shows the helmets with horns

[DanielLaRusso]

The video shows the helmets with horns

It shows the standard CSU helmet, not the articulated "bone horn" that I linked to in my prior post.

[DanielLaRusso]

God, I bleeping hate topography maps (https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/944621_10151575058441801_270288868_n.jpg).

[UteBeliever aka Port]

God, I bleeping hate topography maps (https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/944621_10151575058441801_270288868_n.jpg).

Yep. But someone up at the U. thinks it's a great idea.

[DanielLaRusso]

Sigh. Tennessee... (https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BRuIWYwCcAE1yYx.jpg:large)

[fuegote]

I may be in a camp of one but I like the topography maps on the uniforms. What sets Utah apart is the amazing mountains and I love how the topography reflects that.

[Senioritis]

I may be in a camp of one but I like the topography maps on the uniforms. What sets Utah apart is the amazing mountains and I love how the topography reflects that.

You are in a camp of 2. Let's name this camp together. I would suggest something that incorporates either the word "Two," or the concept of two.

[UteBeliever aka Port]

I may be in a camp of one but I like the topography maps on the uniforms. What sets Utah apart is the amazing mountains and I love how the topography reflects that.

I'm not sure that our mountains really set us apart. I, too, am very partial to the Beehive State. It courses through my veins like a drug.

That being said, Washington, Oregon, California and even Colorado all have mountains that are....dare I say it? Equally if not more impressive.

What truly sets Utah apart as a state is our culture, if we are to be honest. I think we ought to have a background of Moroni's, Books of Mormon, Wagon Wheels and jello packets. And watered down beer.

If not, and if you really want to go with geography, then it is our southern region that sets us apart. Nowhere else in the world is like it. It truly is unique and unparalleled.

I'd drop the topo lines in a second.

[sancho]

even Colorado

even Colorado?

[UteBeliever aka Port]

You are in a camp of 2. Let's name this camp together. I would suggest something that incorporates either the word "Two," or the concept of two.

I'd suggest the name include the word "camp," also, as many people go to the "amazing mountains" to camp.

Perhaps Camp Two.

There is a place nicknamed Camp 18 in Oregon's amazing mountains of the coast range.

Camp Two seems about right.

[UteBeliever aka Port]

even Colorado?

Look, it's not easy trying to generate a rivalry, got it?

[Senioritis]

I'd suggest the name include the word "camp," also, as many people go to the "amazing mountains" to camp.

Perhaps Camp Two.

There is a place nicknamed Camp 18 in Oregon's amazing mountains of the coast range.

Camp Two seems about right.

If we are just going basic name, I would suggest something like Cayump Tyooo, with a full on Cedar City-Loa accent. That's really unique to Utah.

[DanielLaRusso]

Look, I've been all about creating a Utah-centric, unique motif for our uniforms that could set us apart in an otherwise unremarkable field of red and white teams....but it ain't a topography map.

If you look at the 4 other motifs that UA has developed (Maryland's shell pattern, Hawaii's flowers, BC's stained glass, and Northwestern's new Northwestern stripe), ours sticks out in how utterly befuddling it is. Guess what? When people think of Utah and mountains...they don't picture squiggly lines. When this motif was released, most reviewers thought it was just a dumb pattern...akin to the mess that you see on those Adidas uni's I've been posting all off season. Any potential meaning and hipness to a design is lost when people have to have it explained to them.

The fact is, UA got too clever with this. I can understand not wanting to simply put some triangles on a uniform and call it mountains...which has been done a lot. The designers, however, went too far the other direction and failed to create anything recognizably mountain-like, Utah-related, or iconic.

Worst of all, the early, confused reviews of the pattern are going to be repeated more vociferously when we release our new uni's that heavily draw on this pattern. We are in danger of having some "ugliest uniforms ever" chatter around this, unless there has been some major retooling behind the scenes.

[Jarid in Cedar]

I may be in a camp of one but I like the topography maps on the uniforms. What sets Utah apart is the amazing mountains and I love how the topography reflects that.


I like the topo lines as well.

[UteBeliever aka Port]

Look, I've been all about creating a Utah-centric, unique motif for our uniforms that could set us apart in an otherwise unremarkable field of red and white teams....but it ain't a topography map.

If you look at the 4 other motifs that UA has developed (Maryland's shell pattern, Hawaii's flowers, BC's stained glass, and Northwestern's new Northwestern stripe), ours sticks out in how utterly befuddling it is. Guess what? When people think of Utah and mountains...they don't picture squiggly lines. When this motif was released, most reviewers thought it was just a dumb pattern...akin to the mess that you see on those Adidas uni's I've been posting all off season. Any potential meaning and hipness to a design is lost when people have to have it explained to them.

The fact is, UA got too clever with this. I can understand not wanting to simply put some triangles on a uniform and call it mountains...which has been done a lot. The designers, however, went too far the other direction and failed to create anything recognizably mountain-like, Utah-related, or iconic.

Worst of all, the early, confused reviews of the pattern are going to be repeated more vociferously when we release our new uni's that heavily draw on this pattern. We are in danger of having some "ugliest uniforms ever" chatter around this, unless there has been some major retooling behind the scenes.

:clap:

[DanielLaRusso]

What other UA team (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dEUS3D6_9ho) is wearing white shells on opening day?

Also, this is a thing (http://saturdaydownsouth.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/BSSJiEUCMAA80at.jpeg)...

[chrisrenrut]

TCU adding red highlights to their uni's for the opener with LSU to signify blood. . .

http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/ncaaf-dr-saturday/tcu-unveils-blood-streaked-uniforms-season-opener-against-232803612.html

[Slapaho Tribe]

I suppose the next logical step will be the helmets spraying actual blood at opponents. I could get on board with that.

[roseparkutes]

I suppose the next logical step will be the helmets spraying actual blood at opponents. I could get on board with that.
epic. the Utah can spry arrows?

[Crimsonute]

Man. Even Fresno St has white helmets.
http://media.fresnobee.com/smedia/2013/08/30/00/34/40Av4.AuSt.8.jpeg

[Diehard Ute]

Man. Even Fresno St has white helmets.
http://media.fresnobee.com/smedia/2013/08/30/00/34/40Av4.AuSt.8.jpeg

All the more reason to not get them

[DanielLaRusso]

Look, I've been all about creating a Utah-centric, unique motif for our uniforms that could set us apart in an otherwise unremarkable field of red and white teams....but it ain't a topography map.

If you look at the 4 other motifs that UA has developed (Maryland's shell pattern, Hawaii's flowers, BC's stained glass, and Northwestern's new Northwestern stripe), ours sticks out in how utterly befuddling it is. Guess what? When people think of Utah and mountains...they don't picture squiggly lines. When this motif was released, most reviewers thought it was just a dumb pattern...akin to the mess that you see on those Adidas uni's I've been posting all off season. Any potential meaning and hipness to a design is lost when people have to have it explained to them.

The fact is, UA got too clever with this. I can understand not wanting to simply put some triangles on a uniform and call it mountains...which has been done a lot. The designers, however, went too far the other direction and failed to create anything recognizably mountain-like, Utah-related, or iconic.

Worst of all, the early, confused reviews of the pattern are going to be repeated more vociferously when we release our new uni's that heavily draw on this pattern. We are in danger of having some "ugliest uniforms ever" chatter around this, unless there has been some major retooling behind the scenes.

Today saw the unveiling of a new UA motif...Temple's owl feathers. It looked almost as painfully stupid as our little squiggly lines.


All the more reason to not get them

I also use Fresno as a good case of why we should never wear monochrome red.

[DanielLaRusso]

UA has unveiled a uniform reveal page on their website. According to this, these are the remaining football uniforms that are going to be revealed this season:
/colorado-state-university-home-uniforms
/university-of-south-carolina-gamecocks-away-uniforms
/colorado-state-university-away-uniforms
/texas-tech-black-guns-up-uniforms
/texas-tech-gray-guns-up-uniforms
/university-of-maryland-pride-uniforms
/texas-tech-lone-survivor-uniforms
/northwestern-university-wounded-warrior-uniforms
/university-of-hawaii-rainbow-warrior-throwback-uniforms
/university-of-toledo-power-in-pink-uniforms
/texas-tech-lone-star-uniforms

[DanielLaRusso]

UCLA unveils an LA Nights uniform (http://images.ftw.usatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/adidas-UCLA-Uniform_FRONT.jpg) for the second year in a row...gotta say last year's were superior (http://cdn.sneakerreport.com/assets/2012/10/Bruins-1.jpg).

[DanielLaRusso]

UA has unveiled a uniform reveal page on their website. According to this, these are the remaining football uniforms that are going to be revealed this season:
/colorado-state-university-home-uniforms
/university-of-south-carolina-gamecocks-away-uniforms
/colorado-state-university-away-uniforms
/texas-tech-black-guns-up-uniforms
/texas-tech-gray-guns-up-uniforms
/university-of-maryland-pride-uniforms
/texas-tech-lone-survivor-uniforms
/northwestern-university-wounded-warrior-uniforms
/university-of-hawaii-rainbow-warrior-throwback-uniforms
/university-of-toledo-power-in-pink-uniforms
/texas-tech-lone-star-uniforms

I'm quoting this so it makes it to the next page.

Here are 5 facts (http://www.bizjournals.com/boston/blog/mass_roundup/2013/09/nike-adidas-college-campus-business.html?page=all) that I bet many of you didn't know about apparel contracts.

[DanielLaRusso]

And chrome hits Utah...so are they promotional or do they see game time?

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Taken from this photo shoot

http://vimeo.com/73300412

[Diehard Ute]

And chrome hits Utah...

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Gotta admit...that's pretty cool looking

[Applejack]

I dislike the chrome - and I like Oregon's chrome. This looks too much like one of those mirrors that some women are constantly looking at - I believe they are called compacts.

[roseparkutes]

I really like those, Easy to switch between the red, white and chrome ones for select games. Could they add those to the red helmets?

[DanielLaRusso]

I really like those, Easy to switch between the red, white and chrome ones for select games. Could they add those to the red helmets?

Sure, but I think the shade of red we use on our shells is a bit too bright to add chrome to (You can search pics of Houston's chrome cougar helmets to see why). Darken it a shade or two and it would pop better. Not that I'm advocating, of course.

[Bacana Ute]

Very interesting, I wonder if they make it the Black Out Game. Also utefans is rumoring that a white helmet is debuting this saturday. Can't find anything solid on it, anyone seen anything official on a white helmet?

[DanielLaRusso]

Very interesting, I wonder if they make it the Black Out Game. Also utefans is rumoring that a white helmet is debuting this saturday. Can't find anything solid on it, anyone seen anything official on a white helmet?

Not to sound like a pompous ass...but if you didn't hear a uni-rumor from me, you can bet it's bs. I can tell you that the U/UA has inquired about a white helmet with some manufacturers, but nothing solid has happened.

[Bacana Ute]

Not to sound like a pompous ass...but if you didn't hear a uni-rumor from me, you can bet it's bs. I can tell you that the U/UA has inquired about a white helmet with some manufacturers, but nothing solid has happened.
That's why I was asking you, all of your info has evidence to back it up.

[DanielLaRusso]

Would anyone want to see another version of this thread for basketball season?...considering we are actually getting new uniforms in that sport?

[sancho]

Would anyone want to see another version of this thread for basketball season?...considering we are actually getting new uniforms in that sport?

Yes, please. I love seeing your uniform posts, even if you don't like all-whites.

[LA Ute]

Yes, please. I love seeing your uniform posts, even if you don't like all-whites.

So do I. So yes, please.

[Diehard Ute]

Can't you see all whites downtown? ;)

[Jarid in Cedar]

Hmmm.....


Andrew Lawrence @andrewute1 (https://twitter.com/andrewute1)
I have confirmed Utah is wearing new jerseys tomorrow. What I was told is they are just epic!#goutes (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23goutes&src=hash) #beatthebeavers (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23beatthebeavers&src=hash)
9:30 PM - 13 Sep 2013 (https://twitter.com/andrewute1/statuses/378722477544701952)

[DanielLaRusso]

Alright, I'll try to start a bball thread this weekend. The trouble I have with basketball uni's is that they have largely stayed pretty conservative, so they aren't nearly as fun to mock...however, there have been some doozies this off-season that deserve some scorn!


Hmmm.....


Andrew Lawrence @andrewute1 (https://twitter.com/andrewute1)
I have confirmed Utah is wearing new jerseys tomorrow. What I was told is they are just epic!#goutes (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23goutes&src=hash) #beatthebeavers (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23beatthebeavers&src=hash)
9:30 PM - 13 Sep 2013 (https://twitter.com/andrewute1/statuses/378722477544701952)


Fascinating. This runs totally against UA's announced schedule...and certain things I've heard from my sources. I'm guessing I'll know what the dealio is in the morning.

[Diehard Ute]

Alright, I'll try to start a bball thread this weekend. The trouble I have with basketball uni's is that they have largely stayed pretty conservative, so they aren't nearly as fun to mock...however, there have been some doozies this off-season that deserve some scorn!



Fascinating. This runs totally against UA's announced schedule...and certain things I've heard from my sources. I'm guessing I'll know what the dealio is in the morning.

Not just UA's announcements but the athletic departments announcements. I don't buy it

[Utah]

Are the Utes going to wear the black helmets with the chrome D&F? I wonder if that is the "new" unis.

[OrangeUte]

Are the Utes going to wear the black helmets with the chrome D&F? I wonder if that is the "new" unis.

It says new jerseys.

[Diehard Ute]

The tweets from today indicate a new "combo", guessing its just which colors of what they're wearing rather than anything "new"

[DanielLaRusso]

It says new jerseys.


Not to sound like a pompous ass...but if you didn't hear a uni-rumor from me, you can bet it's bs.

Ah, my track record remains untainted.

[Diehard Ute]

The big change is black face masks on red helmets. Red Jersey's black pants

[Utah]

Also, the white in the D&F is snazzied up. Chromed? Spit polished? Shiny-ied?

Anyways, looks good.

[DanielLaRusso]

Also, the white in the D&F is snazzied up. Chromed? Spit polished? Shiny-ied?

Anyways, looks good.

Just an illusion caused by the overall darker look the black face mask provided.

[DanielLaRusso]

Well, they're here. If you've been keeping track of the UA announcement schedule I posted then you knew it was only a matter of time before Maryland dropped another poorly conceived uni set (http://www.flickr.com/photos/65516705@N00/sets/72157635674031804/detail).........enjoy!

[sancho]

Well, they're here. If you've been keeping track of the UA announcement schedule I posted then you knew it was only a matter of time before Maryland dropped another poorly conceived uni set (http://www.flickr.com/photos/65516705@N00/sets/72157635674031804/detail).........enjoy!

You know, if Maryland was a state people were really proud of with a lot of great recruits, that would sell. I can't imagine the Florida recruits are too excited about the Maryland state flag.

[U-Ute]

Well, they're here. If you've been keeping track of the UA announcement schedule I posted then you knew it was only a matter of time before Maryland dropped another poorly conceived uni set (http://www.flickr.com/photos/65516705@N00/sets/72157635674031804/detail).........enjoy!

They look like moto-cross helmets.

[U-Ute]

New South Carolina helmets

http://www.tigernet.com/forums/message.jspa?messageID=14377337#14377337

Not really... but they should be.

[hostile]

New South Carolina helmets

http://www.tigernet.com/forums/message.jspa?messageID=14377337#14377337

Not really... but they should be.

lol

Spurrier went on to say that a special team training session was called to acclimate the player to the new look. "We had to tell them, 'Look, this s***t isn't real, so don't be trying to sell it, or hold a torch to it, or scrape pieces of it off.'". Despite the warnings, the school has ordered an additional 87 replacement helmets, just in case.

[DanielLaRusso]

Go home Under Armour, you're drunk. (https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BXsi_Z0CQAAXKsD.jpg:large)

[roseparkutes]

are the utes wearing the American flag DnF helmet sticker for the ASU game?

[NinerUte]

They are wearing the American flag D&F decal for this week https://twitter.com/URedZone/status/396391436309901312/photo/1

[DanielLaRusso]

Wounded Warrior=ouch (https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BYPbn33CIAAwqFd.jpg). Serously, UA, get your act together.

[sancho]

Wounded Warrior=ouch (https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BYPbn33CIAAwqFd.jpg). Serously, UA, get your act together.

Is that blood? I don't like that.

[OrangeUte]

Is that blood? I don't like that.

ditto. it looks like a dexter crime scene ready for blood splatter analysis. otherwise it is okay, but not great.

[DanielLaRusso]

Is that blood? I don't like that.

Nah, it's an attempt to make the flag look weathered. It happens to look a lot like a blood splatter...apparently, it's up to you to decide which message is worse.
What tops that for me is that if you stripped the name from the front of the shirt, you would have no idea what team you were looking at. Not one fleck of purple on the uni and the NW logo is hidden and nearly invisible. Cardinal sin of sports apparel #1: Your corporate brand overwhelms your team brand.

[DanielLaRusso]

This needs to be posted. Hawaii's throwbacks for this weekend. While they didn't pick my favorite classic design, this all just screams "Hawaii football" (http://uniformcritics.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/2013-rainbow-warriors-retro-uniform-620x816.jpg) to me.

[Applejack]

This needs to be posted. Hawaii's throwbacks for this weekend. While they didn't pick my favorite classic design, this all just screams "Hawaii football" (http://uniformcritics.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/2013-rainbow-warriors-retro-uniform-620x816.jpg) to me.

Love it. Of all the teams that have abandoned classic looks, Hawaii's new unis make me the saddest.

[DanielLaRusso]

This video makes me worried that Hawaii is going to mess up this great uniform by wearing their standard helmet, rather than a white throwback.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XEB8xRhVzmM

[sancho]

I wish LaRusso were still posting these. Louisville is making twitter news this morning for the reveal of an awful uniform:

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Under Armor did a lousy job with us, but it's nice to know that it could have been worse.

[U-Ute]

I wish LaRusso were still posting these. Louisville is making twitter news this morning for the reveal of an awful uniform:

Under Armor did a lousy job with us, but it's nice to know that it could have been worse.

I think that a football uniform or camouflage?

[Dwight Schr-Ute]

I wish LaRusso were still posting these. Louisville is making twitter news this morning for the reveal of an awful uniform:

1482

Under Armor did a lousy job with us, but it's nice to know that it could have been worse.

Wow. As a biologist, I've dealt with my fair share of pissed off song birds before, but that one is straight out of a cheap Hitchcock remake.

[sancho]

Check out the new Aztec helmet:

http://www.sbnation.com/college-football/2015/8/4/9096457/san-diego-state-aztecs-helmet-calendar

Reminds me of the great old Mexico soccer jerseys with the Aztec shield. Never should have gone away from those.

[DrumNFeather]

Throwbacks!!!!!!!

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[chrisrenrut]

Throwbacks!!!!!!!

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The jersey is great! Helmet is nice for a throwback, I prefer the D&F for regular use. Pants are ok, the stripes are a bit weird, but not stupid.

So I guess we are wearing these for the Cal game? I wonder if we have another season of mountain sleeves for our regular uni's.

[Diehard Ute]

The jersey is great! Helmet is nice for a throwback, I prefer the D&F for regular use. Pants are ok, the stripes are a bit weird, but not stupid.

So I guess we are wearing these for the Cal game? I wonder if we have another season of mountain sleeves for our regular uni's.

It was announced some time ago there aren't changes to the regular uniforms this year

Apparently Utah and Maryland were the only schools with UA's newest uniform material last season, others are getting it this year.


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[jrj84105]

I feel so strongly about this uniform being our base uniform that I should probably post it in the religion category.

As long as our brand identity is wrapped up in the DnF and Utes name, we'll have to be very cautious in how we use that name/imagery so that we don't risk losing core components of our brand. I think if we were to go away from the DnF and Utes name as our primary branding, it would actually allow us to be more flexible and creative with how we use them. The U-T-A-H on the historic fieldhouse, the interlocking UU, and these throwback inspired uniforms, to me, very much fit and even highlight the evolving brand of Utah football being a blue collar, defense first, field position kind of throwback team. With a high profile game against Michigan, a potential breakout season, and with DTV potentially coming on board and given lots of people essentially a first look at Utah football this season, I think it would be an opportune time to go out and establish this throwback-inspired brand as Utah Athletics. If we're going to make a brand transition, I think this is perfect timing.

That doesn't mean doing away with the DnF or Utes name, it means using that name/imagery more strategically and being able to take more chances with incorporating additional NA motifs during Ute Proud week and a few marquis games.

[DrumNFeather]

I feel so strongly about this uniform being our base uniform that I should probably post it in the religion category.

As long as our brand identity is wrapped up in the DnF and Utes name, we'll have to be very cautious in how we use that name/imagery so that we don't risk losing core components of our brand. I think if we were to go away from the DnF and Utes name as our primary branding, it would actually allow us to be more flexible and creative with how we use them. The U-T-A-H on the historic fieldhouse, the interlocking UU, and these throwback inspired uniforms, to me, very much fit and even highlight the evolving brand of Utah football being a blue collar, defense first, field position kind of throwback team. With a high profile game against Michigan, a potential breakout season, and with DTV potentially coming on board and given lots of people essentially a first look at Utah football this season, I think it would be an opportune time to go out and establish this throwback-inspired brand as Utah Athletics. If we're going to make a brand transition, I think this is perfect timing.

That doesn't mean doing away with the DnF or Utes name, it means using that name/imagery more strategically and being able to take more chances with incorporating additional NA motifs during Ute Proud week and a few marquis games.

I hope not...I don't want to have to change all my monikers to InterLockingU

[Diehard Ute]

I'm not a fan of the double U. Never have been.


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[Rocker Ute]

I'm not a fan of the double U. Never have been.


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I love it. I've intentionally not sold my cars so I can keep the interlocking U. Or I am a cheap bastard...


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[chrisrenrut]

. . .and with DTV potentially coming on board. . .

Where are you hearing this? I haven't seen any talk about this in a long time.

[jrj84105]

Where are you hearing this? I haven't seen any talk about this in a long time.
The PAC's primary media partner is AT&T. AT&T acquired DTV last week (or a few weeks ago). PAC will be on DTV (I think most people see this as a near certainty) but potentially not in time for football season.

[sancho]

Throwbacks!!!!!!!

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I like the throwbacks posted on utefans much more. Big block u on the chest.

[Dwight Schr-Ute]

And here I was dumb enough to believe that Under Armour wouldn't be able to screw up the Utah stripe.
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Can we go back to the mountains?!


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[mUUser]

Well those are a far cry from great, but, a million times better than those vomitous mountain sleeves -- A dark & embarrassing period in utah uniforms. :Ashamed:

[sancho]

Those are awful. The stripes are so bad.

It's really not that hard. I guess this is an example of groupthink making things worse. A classic red/white would be so easy to do. A black/white too. But they just can't resist making it busy.

[Dwight Schr-Ute]

This tweet is perfect.

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[Utah]

In my opinion, Utah fans whine too much.

[sancho]

In my opinion, Utah fans whine too much.

I'm just stating a precedence for good looking uniforms. It kind surprises me that some people don't care about appearance.

[tooblue]

I'm just stating a precedence for good looking uniforms. It kind surprises me that some people don't care about appearance.

Gotta be honest. These are so ugly I can't even bring myself to trolling ya'll by making fun of them.

[Scorcho]

Gotta be honest. These are so ugly I can't even bring myself to trolling ya'll by making fun of them.

some of us on this forum need to face the hard truth that we're no longer 20 something, and our sense of fashion may be a bit antiquated.

I may or may not be writing this wearing penny loafers, acid wash jeans, a braided leather belts and a sweet light gray members only jacket.

:)

[tooblue]

some of us on this forum need to face the hard truth that we're no longer 20 something, and our sense of fashion may be a bit antiquated.

I may or may not be writing this wearing penny loafers, acid wash jeans, a braided leather belts and a sweet light gray members only jacket.

:)

Ugly is ugly, regardless the era. Look, if the designers were striving for an AC Utah Futbol club aesthetic, they really missed the mark. Or maybe the athletic department is thinking about incorporating a new mascot: the Utah Coral Snakes, or Utah Black Widow spiders? Even still, they didn't get it right. A good designer can make red and white work, in a classic, tradition proud sense. But I guess, maybe since there really is no classic, proud tradition aesthetic to draw upon at Utah in the first place, you end up with you got: something that looks like it belongs in a bordello.

[Utah]

Ugly is ugly, regardless the era. Look, if the designers were striving for an AC Utah Futbol club aesthetic, they really missed the mark. Or maybe the athletic department is thinking about incorporating a new mascot: the Utah Coral Snakes, or Utah Black Widow spiders? Even still, they didn't get it right. A good designer can make red and white work, in a classic, tradition proud sense. But I guess, maybe since there really is no classic, proud tradition aesthetic to draw upon at Utah in the first place, you end up with you got: something that looks like it belongs in a bordello.

As long as you guys wear those shiny royal blue uniforms and blackout uniforms, you have no say in what looks good.

[tooblue]

As long as you guys wear those shiny royal blue uniforms and blackout uniforms, you have no say in what looks good.

You mean these classic uniforms ... tied to a proud tradition:

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[USS Utah]

You mean these classic uniforms ... tied to a proud tradition:

http://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/heraldextra.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/a/0c/a0ca5ec0-770a-11e3-abce-001a4bcf887a/.image.jpg

Actually, BYU needs to go back to royal blue permanently.

I like Navy blue, but it just isn't BYU's color.

[USS Utah]

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The Utah Stripe from the throwback uniforms.

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The new uniforms.

[Utah]

You mean these classic uniforms ... tied to a proud tradition:

http://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/heraldextra.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/a/0c/a0ca5ec0-770a-11e3-abce-001a4bcf887a/.image.jpg

Nope. Not those. I'm talking about the shiny travesties and the ridiculous Blackout uni's.

[sancho]

Nope. Not those. I'm talking about the shiny travesties and the ridiculous Blackout uni's.

That's the part that makes Utah's poor uniform choices easier to deal with. Very few schools have avoided similar issues, and many have even been worse.

The classic look will make a comeback soon. I want to hope that Utah can be part of that, but it's more realistic to think we'll be two years behind the trend.

[Scorcho]

You mean these classic uniforms ... tied to a proud tradition:

http://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/heraldextra.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/a/0c/a0ca5ec0-770a-11e3-abce-001a4bcf887a/.image.jpg

ah yes, that proud tradition of 1984 of not defeating a single team finishing in the top 40 and finishing up squeaking by a Michigan team that finished 6-7

[tooblue]

ah yes, that proud tradition of 1984 of not defeating a single team finishing in the top 40 and finishing up squeaking by a Michigan team that finished 6-7

It's all the years leading up to and following. But that's beside the point. Utah's First Orderesque, bawdy house best uni's are ugly. A lack of a proud tradition to draw on is largely to be blamed.

[Utah]

It's all the years leading up to and following. But that's beside the point. Utah's First Orderesque, bawdy house best uni's are ugly. A lack of a proud tradition to draw on is largely to be blamed.

How's it feel to know your tradition and glory years are over 30 years old. BYU is quickly becoming Tulane. Lol.

[tooblue]

How's it feel to know your tradition and glory years are over 30 years old. BYU is quickly becoming Tulane. Lol.

No matter how much you want it to, tradition can't be manufactured and it can't be taken away. So, I feel great about my team's tradition and it's prospects going forward.

Now, if you are a Ute fan, you hope Whitingham can establish an equally remarkable era, from which traditions can be passed down. Utah had the talent to be a playoff team last year, but didn't get there. So, you'll just have to keep waiting. As for now, Utah is the new Arizona.

[Utah]

No matter how much you want it to, tradition can't be manufactured and it can't be taken away. So, I feel great about my team's tradition and it's prospects going forward.

Now, if you are a Ute fan, you hope Whitingham can establish an equally remarkable era, from which traditions can be passed down. Utah had the talent to be a playoff team last year, but didn't get there. So, you'll just have to keep waiting. As for now, Utah is the new Arizona.

I'd rather be Arizona than Tulane. Arizona has a shot at greatness. Tulane? They have their glory days. Ha ha.

[USS Utah]

Uniform smack is as lame as attendance smack.

[tooblue]

I'd rather be Arizona than Tulane. Arizona has a shot at greatness. Tulane? They have their glory days. Ha ha.

Uhmm I'd rather be BYU than anyone ... lol

[Scorcho]

Uhmm I'd rather be BYU than anyone ... lol

Thanks Peter Priesthood