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Within reason, wouldn't hurt UConn to have a "special look" for certain games. Loved Florida's White Alternate Helmet. Ditto for South Florida. Actually liked both the Bull's white helmets and green helmets better than the gold ones. Don't want anything crazy like Maryland or even some of Oregon's uni's. The Ducks have some nice outfits, but others . . .!!! Time for UConn to step out of the Penn State boring shadow and modernize a little (not crazy, just a little).
 
The rose petal infused "W" on the Wisconsin helmet was a cool, yet subtle, design.
 
If I'm a player I'd much rather wear UConn's uniform and helmet to Oregon or Maryland's anyday.
 
Fishy said:
Oregon has had some hideous uniforms and their home court floor is an abomination, but their helmets for the Rose Bowl were great.

I'd like to see a little continuity between UConn's uniforms in all sports. I think we generally have some very well-designed uniforms and they tie together better right now than they have, but there's some work to be done there.
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You have to reconcile football's use to the block C with basketball's use of the Husky. I'm not sure what would be the best way to do that.
 
Butchy said:
All we need is better looking jerseys. And maybe add some more silver to the helmets. Silver helmets would even be cool.
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Unis could use some red.
 
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Nostical said:
Like Penn St, Southern Cal and Alabama, we should keep our current unis and helmets as is. They will forever define Husky Football. These garrish Nike and Underarmour variations are a fad and remind me of those Houston Astro multicolored abominations of the 80's or the constant changes of several NBA teams.
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that's my view too. The real long term power programs don't change uniforms every other game. One basic pattern is all. Look at Michigan. they have worn the winged helmet forever. I know they did a one off for that ND game this year, but that uniform has not and won't see the light of day again. In fact, that uniform was dramatic BECAUSE it was so rare. They have worn a variation of the wing since 1938. Nebraska has worn the same helmet since 1970.
Oklhoma has basically worn th esame uniform since 1966. On the other hand, it is the wannabe programs that change uniforms and helmets every other year. I think in a few years, people will look back at the current uniforms as theylook at the Houston Astros uniforms of the mid-80s.
 
Nostical said:
If I'm a player I'd much rather wear UConn's uniform and helmet to Oregon or Maryland's anyday.
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If you were a player, you'd prefer Oregon's.
 
You people do realize that Oregon has been doing this for years right? If it were a passing fad then it would have passed. We'll see.

Those helmets are pretty awesome. The main reason Oregon can get away with this uniform scheme is that they win alot and they are talented. If your team goes 2-10 and you try to pull stunts like that then you just look silly, unless of course you don't put names on the jerseys.
 
Nostical said:
If I'm a player I'd much rather wear UConn's uniform and helmet to Oregon or Maryland's anyday.
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Some players pick Oregon just because of the uniforms.
 
Cell phones and laptops are just a fad... So are Facebook and Twitter and message boards.
 
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Nostical said:
Nonsense.
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And not because they are top 10 team every year and are fun to watch, get great national exposure and play against high level competition..Right.
 
Phil Knight made Oregon football what they are now. And there have been statements made of recruits being fascinated by their uniforms. I am sorry you didn't know.
 
Looks like some of you need to stick your noses up in the air just a little higher...
 
ZooCougar said:
The main reason Oregon can get away with this uniform scheme is that they win alot and they are talented. If your team goes 2-10 and you try to pull stunts like that then you just look silly, unless of course you don't put names on the jerseys.
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Did you just unintentionally describe Maryland?
 
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ZooCougar said:
Pretty much. We're the ones who are out of touch here.
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We may be a lot of things but the last thing we are is "out of touch". Ours are among the best uniforms and helmets in the country. The fads will come and go, but we'll remain true to who we are. And I still don't buy that SI article about players saying--"Thanks for the offer Texas and USC, but your uniforms are too staid, and that longhorn logo is so yesterday. I'm going where I can have a weekly change of uniforms in flashy double knit colors with platinum helmets. Hi Mom, look how fly I am"
 
Nostical said:
We may be a lot of things but the last thing we are is "out of touch". Ours are among the best uniforms and helmets in the country. The fads will come and go, but we'll remain true to who we are. And I still don't buy that SI article about players saying--"Thanks for the offer Texas and USC, but your uniforms are too staid, and that longhorn logo is so yesterday. I'm going where I can have a weekly change of uniforms in flashy double knit colors with platinum helmets. Hi Mom, look how fly I am"
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you consider our uniforms among the best in the nation?
 
Nostical said:
We may be a lot of things but the last thing we are is "out of touch". Ours are among the best uniforms and helmets in the country. The fads will come and go, but we'll remain true to who we are. And I still don't buy that SI article about players saying--"Thanks for the offer Texas and USC, but your uniforms are too staid, and that longhorn logo is so yesterday. I'm going where I can have a weekly change of uniforms in flashy double knit colors with platinum helmets. Hi Mom, look how fly I am"
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This post shows how out of touch you are
 
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Really? I don't think so. When Michigan trades their current helmet for a Platinum one with wings, then we'll talk. I guess you guys are still are wearing those John Travolta white disco suits. They were also all the rage once. In fact they looked real fly.
 
Nostical said:
Really? I don't think so. When Michigan trades their current helmet for a Platinum one with wings, then we'll talk. I guess you guys are still are wearing those John Travolta white disco suits. They were also all the rage once. In fact they looked real fly.
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John Travolta was well dressed at the time. That's the point. There are a handful of programs that have the tradition to remain true to classic (and it really is only a handful), but even those are bending a bit. See Notre Dame's new helmets?

But it is fine to think UConn has the best uniforms in the country - I salute your solidarity. At the same time (and I don't intend to offend you) I'll take the word of the players who are recruited to play the game, the coaches who recruit them and the ADs who set the course, rather than the UConn fan who probably hasn't done any of those three things and thinks his team wears the best uniforms in the country.
 
I stand by my evidently out of touch with reality comments, lol, but I will say this. If new unis would get our fans into their seats by kickoff, we can talk.
 
Nostical said:
We may be a lot of things but the last thing we are is "out of touch". Ours are among the best uniforms and helmets in the country. The fads will come and go, but we'll remain true to who we are. And I still don't buy that SI article about players saying--"Thanks for the offer Texas and USC, but your uniforms are too staid, and that longhorn logo is so yesterday. I'm going where I can have a weekly change of uniforms in flashy double knit colors with platinum helmets. Hi Mom, look how fly I am"
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It's clear that your sarcasm detector is functioning correctly.
 
Nostical said:
I stand by my evidently out of touch with reality comments, lol, but I will say this. If new unis would get our fans into their seats by kickoff, we can talk.
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Haha, likewise. And I'm not saying I'm a fan of the "fresh, fly" unis either - I thought Maryland looked silly on opening night in their "state flag" attire, and not just because Edsall is their coach. Well, that too.

But I will say that I tuned into the Rose Bowl not in small part to see what uniforms Oregon was wearing, and I would bet it all that more than a handful of recruits did, too.
 
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