The Philadelphia Eagles paid tribute to Garrett Reid, the son of head coach Andy Reid who died Sunday morning at the age of 29, during last night’s pre-season opener against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Every Eagles player wore a decal on the back of their helmet containing the initials “GR”, as
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Big Ten Logo Now Required on All Jerseys
NCAA’s Big Ten conference instituted a new rule this off-season requiring all their member schools to wear the B1G logo on their uniforms. With this news the fine folks over at the Big Ten Network (btn.com) have assembled some shots of NCAA football players wearing the B1G logo on their
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
Commish says No Ads on NFL Unis
Thankfully the National Football League still has some sense left in them. “It’s not something that’s actively being considered in the NFL,”, Roger Goodell, commissioner of the NFL told the Detroit Free Press yesterday during a visit to Detroit Lions training camp. Goodell continued, “We like the look that we have on
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
Mississippi State Bulldogs Unveil New Unis For 2012
Mississippi State teased via Twitter over the past month that they would have new jerseys unveiled today, and now we can all see them. The new uniforms are the traditional school colours of maroon and white and offer a new silver pant option. Silver, white, and maroon pants are available
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,
UNLV changing up their helmet design
The Rebels will sport a slightly tweaked helmet design for 2012. A little darker silver, grey facemasks, a white UNLV with a red outline, and a large stripe down the center. It has been reported that UNLV helmets featured a center stripe from 1968 through 1988, but it has been absent since
Texas A&M Releases New Adidas Uniforms, Inspired By 1970’s Look
The Aggies and Adidas announced the new uniforms for the 2012 season, the team’s first in the SEC. One helmet color, coated by the wizards at HydroGraphics Inc. Maroon jerseys over white pants. White jerseys over maroon. Its almost as if taste and discretion prevailed in this design. This uniform