Block C Helmet is back

[huskymedic]

From the Coaches’ Road Show in Glastonbury tonight:

 

[huskymedic]

 

[Ldandy]

About damn time. The program needs to reconnect to its traditions not continue to turn from them. It might seem like a small thing, but a high percentage of the fan base connects that helmet to winning and far better times. Hell I'd bring back Derp Dog on a helmet for 1 game to really blow people's minds.

 

[TheDoggPound]

Love the helmets but yeah they won't look good paired with the jerseys. Both are different shades of blue and no red. Where I'm conflicted though is I like our current jerseys but they'll likely have to be altered.

EDIT: saw the tweet above, for this year it'll look a little goofy. Oh well at least 2019 we'll have it right

 

[TheDoggPound]

Actually the more I think about it they should just save them entirely for 2019.

 

[buddy]

Warde destroyed the logo for a resume line.

Bring the whole thing back

He destroyed more than the logo

 

[UConnDan97]

BOOOOOM!!!!

 

[Austin316]

I love it. I will say the white helmets will look off from the stands with the solver outline. But... I love me some block c

 

[huskymedic]

 

[Da_Aisijimo_Gou]

These things are usually decals I thought? That's why you see helmets look that way at the senior bowl.

True, but UConn's had helmets with both white and national flag blue backgrounds, e.g., Corey Edsall's tweet picture and more recent Jonathan Husky eyes helmets.

 

[Jimdish255]

I'd scrap the White for Silver/Grey and the Blue C outlined in White and Red. Otherwise too plain. Love the Blue.

 

[Kemba429]

I think it will look stupid with the jerseys because of the red. They need to get matching unis.

 

[huskymedic]

 

[SubbaBub]

Block C sells more gear.
It also sends a message.

It won't improve the record.
It won't (or shouldn't) affect preparation.

It will be better for the UConn FB brand.

 

[huskiepride]

if anything we should try to collaborate with USF and Cincy to do like big east jersey throw back games this year and in the future. They could wear their old unis from the big east (if they have changed) and we will slap the C on the field for the home game against cincy!!! While also wearing our C helmets. I wish they would just bring the whole Uni back...

 

[DoctorWho85]

I like to new logo, its grown on me. I like the Block C as well as that's what they wore in 2003 when I was a freshman on opening day at The Rent with the marching band. I'd love to see a game or two every year with throw back uniforms. If it is viable of course.

 

[ConnHuskBask]

if anything we should try to collaborate with USF and Cincy to do like big east jersey throw back games this year and in the future. They could wear their old unis from the big east (if they have changed) and we will slap the C on the field for the home game against cincy!!! While also wearing our C helmets. I wish they would just bring the whole Uni back...

While we're at it, bring back West Virginia, Louisville, Rutgers, Pitt, and Syracuse.

 

[Husky25]

Curious question about helmets, do the players have two helmets, one the Block C and the second the normal helmet? Which helmet do they practice in? I can't believe you would wear a new helmet for the first time in a game.

The NFL mandates one helmet. A college player may have multiple helmets. There was an article a while back that says players will "break in" a helmet during practice leading up to a game. The game helmet is then painted and decalled a couple days before, and the player uses a different one for walkthrough and whatnot. UConn has Blue, white, and chrome helmets all with the Husky Dog. My guess is the husky dog blues are replaced with Block C blue(s) (Say it fast ).

 

[Alum86]

Have we ever worn the white block C? That’s new, yes?

 

[geordi]

Too bad! The block C is unimaginative, boring, doesn't sell the image. Might as well go back to leather helmets if we are going to recreate the 1930s. Yuuuuuck!

 

[Husky25]

Too bad! The block C is unimaginative, boring, doesn't sell the image. Might as well go back to leather helmets if we are going to recreate the 1930s. Yuuuuuck!

Leather helmets might reduce concussions, but modern players don't know how not to lead with their head.

 

[Exit 4]

I'd like to combine the block C with some interesting undertones and background graphics to jazz it back up. Regardless, the block C does say something; power, toughness, tradition that the jonathan helmet did not convey. We can combine the Block C with some wild stuff and be the best of both worlds.

 

[Husky25]

I'd like to combine the block C with some interesting undertones and background graphics to jazz it back up. Regardless, the block C does say something; power, toughness, tradition that the jonathan helmet did not convey. We can combine the Block C with some wild stuff and be the best of both worlds.

Helmet stickers!!!!

 

[BlueDogs]

Classic, flagship, tradition...acting the part at least in the apparel category...now we need some Ws to go along with it

 

[Waquoit]

Whatever. Just win, baby.

 

[Palatine]

The block "C" is big, bold and strong. Powerful. Unambiguous. Unapologetic. Classic.

 

[CL82]

Wouldn't mind seeing superimposed over the State of Connecticut.

 

[RSTuthill]

Let's go back to the 2010 uniforms. UConn doesn't need fancy uni's. Old school understated.

 

[Woof 101]

Too bad! The block C is unimaginative, boring, doesn't sell the image. Might as well go back to leather helmets if we are going to recreate the 1930s. Yuuuuuck!

Not in for a spitting match here geordi, just a very difference of opinion. The block C was the only tad of tradition we had going as a D1 program. Recognizable any where in the country just like our smiling Husky. Warde sold out to Nike trying to make an apparel splash which in my opinion was a rookie AD mistake.
Spoke to him personally and asked as a Michigan alum if he would want to get rid of their block M. The only question he skirted in our chat. Now he has the chance and nothing on any changes at Michigan yet.

How imaginative or exciting can a helmet logo get and still be appreciated up close and at a distance? The block C gets my vote to remain as long as we have football.
Sure hope we can get more games with the block S and the block R on a regular basis while on the topic. I actually find it a bit sad so many think football has to be a fashion show.

 

[blue93]

Spoke to him personally and asked as a Michigan alum if he would want to get rid of their block M. The only question he skirted in our chat. Now he has the chance and nothing on any changes at Michigan yet.

In fairness, I think the idea was for UConn to move to one logo across all sports programs to have a more consistent and uniform brand. Michigan doesn’t have that problem.

I agree with the rest of your point though.