Nike must be stopped!

[RunLeeRun]

http://www.newsok.com/early-reactio...uniforms/multimedia/photos/gallery/3590127/1/

Oklahoma State is now following the Oregon lead in offering multiple combinations of uniforms and helmets. Nike has added gray to the Cowboy's color scheme and will have 48 possible combinations. This is a far cry from Oregon's 384 combinations.

No thank you. I like the tradition of the Penn State, Alabama, Michigan, Oklahoma, Texas, Nebraska, USC, UCLA, etc, etc..... may the football god's help those programs affiliated with Nike to fight the $ and those with Adidas to stay strong.

 

[Conan]

Just start a letter campaign telling them that their multiple uniforms for the Ducks is becoming too popular for your liking. Maybe someone will listen. Now if Nike made American Flags, that would be a completely different matter.

 

[Albatross]

I one would say that most of the Duck unies are terrible, but I think it is kinda cool to have the "new-age" schools doing this. Conan, was that Donald Duck helmet a Nike logo or was that before the swoosh splurge?

 

[Conan]

I'm not in a position to give you any Nike details that they haven't made public and I've never seen anything to that effect Albatross. But I do know that Disney signed away their rights to Donald Duck (by Walt Disney himself) and gave permission to the school to use Donald Duck's image any way they chose to assuming that it was sports team related. So what you are seeing on the field in Duck games is an authentic Donald Duck mascot.

I agree that there were a few examples of Duck uniforms that should have been ripped up in practice sessions and never reordered, but lately someone at the university has shown much better taste in combinations and color selections... but it wouldn't surprise me to see something else put on the players just to attract young players and peak their interest. I don't think even the NCAA would attempt to make some sort of subjective recommendation if anyone ever felt that this was an unfair recruiting ploy.

Give this another few years after conference realignment shakes itself out and all the big TV deals are said and done. I think many more athletic departments might feel that they can improve their TV image with more and different uniforms and attract more attention that way. You have to ask yourself how much of this is jealousy and how much of it is just wishing everyone would keep to tradition. When it has an impact in the marketplace, it's time to reappraise your situation.

 

[RunLeeRun]

Give this another few years after conference realignment shakes itself out and all the big TV deals are said and done. I think many more athletic departments might feel that they can improve their TV image with more and different uniforms and attract more attention that way. You have to ask yourself how much of this is jealousy and how much of it is just wishing everyone would keep to tradition. When it has an impact in the marketplace, it's time to reappraise your situation.

The thread title is just kind of a joke. But I think this works for programs like Boise (blue field) and Oregon that are really coming from nowhere (historically). But do you think conservative places like Alabama or just about anybody in the rust belt will be open to a myriad of uniforms deviating from years of tradition that are a focal point of pride? I know from being on Nebraska forums that it becomes almost sacriligious. Uniform change at Nebraska is ok when they are honoring something like the time they wore a 1962 throwback jersey in 2009. I dont think its jealousy, at least on my part. I suppose it could be Oregon or Oklahoma States way of creating some kind of tradition, where they lack on the magnitude of the many longtime power teams. JMO. To be honest Im not even really bothered by Oregons uniform flux. Im even a fan of the team. But I like my team to keep tradition. Thankfully they are with addidas, which so far that I know hasnt launched and pursuaded teams to do like Nikes Combat Gear. To each his own. One last comment, Ive never tuned in to an Oregon game to see what uniform they were wearing, or any other team for that matter.

 

[Albatross]

I'm not in a position to give you any Nike details that they haven't made public and I've never seen anything to that effect Albatross. But I do know that Disney signed away their rights to Donald Duck (by Walt Disney himself) and gave permission to the school to use Donald Duck's image any way they chose to assuming that it was sports team related. So what you are seeing on the field in Duck games is an authentic Donald Duck mascot.

I agree that there were a few examples of Duck uniforms that should have been ripped up in practice sessions and never reordered, but lately someone at the university has shown much better taste in combinations and color selections... but it wouldn't surprise me to see something else put on the players just to attract young players and peak their interest. I don't think even the NCAA would attempt to make some sort of subjective recommendation if anyone ever felt that this was an unfair recruiting ploy.

Give this another few years after conference realignment shakes itself out and all the big TV deals are said and done. I think many more athletic departments might feel that they can improve their TV image with more and different uniforms and attract more attention that way. You have to ask yourself how much of this is jealousy and how much of it is just wishing everyone would keep to tradition. When it has an impact in the marketplace, it's time to reappraise your situation.

Can't really tell if you were making a joke or trying a low blow, but regardless I somewhat agree with your thought on the TV image to a point. Being around HS athletes, I have heard many of them saying...man those unies are tight. I for one am on the fence on many of these uniforms. The traditional schools (like UGA, which I am most familiar with) I can't stand when they come out with the black helmet or jerseys. Red & Silver is perfect for that. Same with the likes of Penn State, those white on white looks great. As for your jealousy comment, why? I was making a reference that had no bias about it. The colors only go so far, where as field play and facilities make the most difference. I think that if your comment was meant for a low blow, you were out of line. But I do know you are really protective over west coast ball and I can't fault you there, but when I make an honest/friendly comment toward you, don't try to put down my comments toward a progressive idea. BTW, the Donald Duck unies I was referring to was not a rip. I always thought that scheme was rather creative.

 

[Conan]

No offense intended Albatross, not towards you or anybody else. I was just stating the facts as I have heard them. As for the jealousy comment, I'd never feel that way towards anyone's team, or uniform. That remark was aimed at a possible reaction by some people who have heard their own kid's comments that they were tight. No offense taken about any Duck helmets resembling DD's head either. I've never seen one. It probably wouldn't bother me if I did amidst some presumed wise cracks about them. Just think of what they could do with the Beavers.

 

[Conan]

One more thing about me you should know Albatross.... very rarely I will make a snapping remark towards someone but usually that happens as a result of reading something meant to offend or to be glib and classify teams or a team in a thoughtless way. But as I said, that is pretty rare and it ends as fast as it begins. The only other issues that will usually invoke some sort of defense or attack originate from the same source time and time again. I can count on my fingers on one hand the number of posters that qualify in that respect in my 12+ years on this site. You can usually tell who they are because I'm not alone with my reactions, perhaps just a little more animated about it than most. Sometimes my sense of humor doesn't register but I apologize if any of that sort of thing has offended you.

 

[Conan]

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[WinOne]

It's a huge selling point for potential recruits. The kids love the fact that they can start as a freshman and never wear the exact same uniform for each game of their college career. The kids really dig it. A couple of the kids at our 7on7 camp were looking forward to their official visits to both Oregon and Okie St (rumor got out in May) because of it.

 

[RunLeeRun]

It's a huge selling point for potential recruits. The kids love the fact that they can start as a freshman and never wear the exact same uniform for each game of their college career. The kids really dig it. A couple of the kids at our 7on7 camp were looking forward to their official visits to both Oregon and Okie St (rumor got out in May) because of it.

I've heard this argument before. Honestly, if the uniform is a deciding factor on where a kid will go play ball, what kind of kid is that program getting? I can see how it sparks interest with the kids. Fashion is a big part of life. And I admit I like a sharp looking uniform, but when you have 50 or 300+ combinations, does it become a topic of discussion/distraction during the week?

 

[REDEYE]

I've heard this argument before. Honestly, if the uniform is a deciding factor on where a kid will go play ball, what kind of kid is that program getting? I can see how it sparks interest with the kids. Fashion is a big part of life. And I admit I like a sharp looking uniform, but when you have 50 or 300+ combinations, does it become a topic of discussion/distraction during the week?

I kind odoubt that the uniform is the deciding factor, just one of the factors. In Oregon's case, you have argubally the best facilities in the country, a team that plays exciting football, a great campus in a beautiful state, and also a team playing in alot of big games. There are alot of reasons besides the uniforms, but the uniforms help.f

 

[Conan]

This too. It must be the uniform.

 

[Conan]

I've heard this argument before. Honestly, if the uniform is a deciding factor on where a kid will go play ball, what kind of kid is that program getting? I can see how it sparks interest with the kids. Fashion is a big part of life. And I admit I like a sharp looking uniform, but when you have 50 or 300+ combinations, does it become a topic of discussion/distraction during the week?

Lee, you'd be surprised. To answer the question, these days -- an average kid. Not the only factor... but very compelling.

 

[RunLeeRun]

This too. It must be the uniform.

Now if the theme were what uni will the cheerleaders be wearing, I might tune in to see that.

 

[BigdaddyQH]

IK find it hard to believe that the color of a uniform could be a big selling point to a high school recruit. If that is the case, the kid probably does not enough brains to pass the admissions tests. Teams like USC, Alabama, and OU constantly out recruit teams like Oregon, and Oklahoma State. I really do not think a kid is going to decide on his football future based on the color of a uniform.

 

[Albatross]

This too. It must be the uniform.

Surely this isn't the best Oregon has to offer...come on now.

 

[WinOne]

IK find it hard to believe that the color of a uniform could be a big selling point to a high school recruit. If that is the case, the kid probably does not enough brains to pass the admissions tests. Teams like USC, Alabama, and OU constantly out recruit teams like Oregon, and Oklahoma State. I really do not think a kid is going to decide on his football future based on the color of a uniform.

It can be a deciding factor. The kids like the colors. Hell, oregon has a computer that actually lets the kid model what the different matches look like. On top of that, like Red Eye mention, they have top notch facilities and the offense is exciting. They play a lot of kids.

 

[RunLeeRun]

It can be a deciding factor. The kids like the colors. Hell, oregon has a computer that actually lets the kid model what the different matches look like. On top of that, like Red Eye mention, they have top notch facilities and the offense is exciting. They play a lot of kids.

Exactly what I was thinking. Distraction, imo. I'd rather the players worry about the game and studying. Plus, I thought pretty much every major program had top notch facilities.

 

[Albatross]

Let the play speak for itself. Name the last National Champ that had "non-traditional" unies....Miami in 2001. They were one of the first schools to push the alternate uniforms.