Last year, my little brother, Geoff, was quite upset at BYU Head Football Coach Bronco Mendenhall because Bronco did not want Nike to make Pro Combat jerseys for BYU's big games. I wasn't upset but thought Bronco was being a little bit silly when he declined to allow Nike to alter our jerseys for the big games...until I saw the jerseys Nike game out with. Here are some of the jerseys for your viewing displeasure.
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Remember the XFL a few years ago? Maybe the University of Georgia and Nike were sad to see it go and wanted to go "retro" in rememberance. The two color facemask is particularly interesting. |
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I guess this isn't technically Pro Combat...but they're still terrible. |
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Remember what I said about Boise? Double it for ASU. |
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As an unashamed Florida Gator/Tim Tebow hater, I would personally like to thank you, Nike. |
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I am a little disappointed that Nike has not come out with Pro Combat jerseys for East Carolina. I don't know if you could put two worse colors together than ECU did (well, maybe feces colored Wyoming) but I think Nike might be able to pull it off in making them looking even worse, particularly with a Pirate logo.
But...I guess Nike isn't the only the crazy one. Or even the craziest one. Did you check out Under Armour's destroying of any credibility Maryland may have ever had?
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Jerseys like these make me glad the U of Maryland didn't accept me! |
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Finally, here is what somebody believes BYU's jerseys might look like if they were Pro Combatted? I personally think this jersey is way too good normal for Nike to make.
Call me a traditionalist but I like the fact that Bronco brought back the old style uniforms and the fact we don't change them for every game just to push sales. There is no tradition in college sports anymore and that is what made it great.
ReplyDeleteOkay, I think Nike should come up with snappy little pirate outfits for East Carolina. Like an eyepatch there, a red sash there, some sexy pantaloons and BOO-YAH! You got yourself a uniform that makes a statement, son!
ReplyDeleteMom, I think I should invite you to write for this blog. We really need to know which jerseys are "cute" and which ballplayers are "handsome."
ReplyDeleteI like them because they look Florida look stupid.
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