At Colorado State’s Media Day, the Rams showed off their new, sleek, clean, simple new uniforms for the 2012 season. Coach Jim McElwain didn’t think they were worth discussing, but most in attendance disagreed. The coach replied “I wish we’d wear our practice jerseys and our practice uniforms and learn how
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JR Francis is an actor, writer, director, graphic designer, UX guru, father, comedian, and craft beer snob. You can reach him at jrfrancis@sportslogos.net or on Twitter @JRFrancisSLN*One of several full-time uniform reporters this site has including its founder, Chris Creamer, who started his site in 1997
Penn State Uniform Changes Are Nothing To Get Excited About: Barely A Change At All
While fellow uniform enthusiasts (is there a name for that? There should be a name for us folks) are bombarded with headlines that scream “Nittany Lions Announce Uniform Changes!” “Penn State Forgoes Decades of Tradition And Alters Uniforms!” and “New Penn State Unis for the Fall!” This site, in our
Wisconsin shows their one-use Adidas Uniforms for Nebraska Game
After their first practice of 2012, Wisconsin showed their Adidas TechFit uniforms, especially for the Nebraska game. We’ve already seen the Nebraska uniforms in red and black, so these accentuate the white. Wisconsin posted: Our UNRIVALED adidas TECHFIT uniform for our UNRIVALED game against Nebraska will feature strategically integrated ventilation
UTEP to add modern-style Orange Uniform for the Oklahoma Game
Senior DB Derrick Morgan tweeted an Instagram photo showing the new orange set, with navy across the shoulders. Funny how breaking uniform news is found these modern days, from players’ Instagram accounts, through the Amaro filter. The orange uniform is in the “Pro Combat” style, blue shoulders, blue numbers, and
OFFENSE/DEFENCE: JR and Chris Debate the potential for new Penn State Uniforms
With all the drama going on in State College, word has been going around that Penn State is speaking with Nike regarding the potential for new uniforms for the football team. Are you for our against this concept? Yes, so are we. So let’s discuss. Welcome to Offense/Defence (note American
Wyoming Adds Yet Another Uniform Option: Light Grey, Digital Camo, Matte Brown Helmet
Wyoming, already a team with many Nike-supplied options, adds a new uniform to the mix. Yellow and brown digital camouflage on the shoulders and in pant stripes, on a VERY light grey jersey and pants. To top it off (yuk, yuk) is a matte brown helmet with a glossy logo sticker
Where is the Class in the Saints vs Falcons Statue Situation?
The New Orleans Saints owner Tom Benson commissioned a statute to celebrate the team’s return to the Superdome after Katrina, to be placed on the southwest Plaza Level of the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Everything since the commission itself has been nothing but drama. The statue was unveiled Friday July 27th. It
Nebraska Announces Special Uniforms for Sept 29 Game Against Wisconsin
Nebraska adds a special one-game uniform, including black helmets, a jersey with black shoulder stripes, and a large black N on the chest. Excusing the addition of black, designers have mentioned the fact that Nebraska vs Wisconsin is all red and white. Adding the black doesn’t sit well with long-time
Northwestern University will “Reclaim The Stripe” with their new 2012 Under Armour uniforms
The “Northwestern Stripe” is famous and prevalent across all manners of football and even sport. It originated in 1928 on the sleeves of the Northwestern football jerseys. (Yes, kids, football jerseys used to actually have sleeves.) Many years, the football team the started the stripes didn’t sport them. That will
Michigan Announces One-Use Jersey for Opening Game Against Alabama
When the Wolverines take the field in Arlington Texas, in the supersized Cowboys Stadium to take on Alabama in their opening game. They will be wearing special jerseys. Seen above, the traditional white is now shoulder-capped with maize, which in pinstriped in blue. The block M is in navy
Big Sky Conference Unveils New Logo by SME, with a Color Set for Each Team
Monday, at the Big Sky Summer Kickoff in Park City, Utah, the Conference announced a new logo by SME Inc. To follow will be logos for the conference’s 50th anniversary in the 2013-20124 season, and the 25th anniversary of women’s sports in the conference. School-colored version of the logo were also announced,
Are you ready for NBA to become NASCAR? Ads on jerseys is nearing approval
Ready or not, here they come. The NBA Board of Governors had discussions that were described as “mostly positive” about allowing sponsorship on game jerseys for the 2013-2014 season. No vote took place, so nothing is official or final, but as Scott Howard-Cooper posted on the NBA blog, the