2012 CFB Uniform Changes (NEW: Oregon helmet first look)

[8timechamps]

This is my 2nd annual college football uniform update…last year, I did it later in the season and in blog-fashion. Since that seems to be an underused feature of SF.com, I’ll post it here so that other uniform nerds, like me, can read it.

Last year we saw the continued Nike “Pro-combat” line, the Under Armor Maryland “Pride” uniform and the continued use of camouflage and black. It doesn’t look like we’ll be seeing less of that this year.

So far, several teams have announced major changes to their uniforms. First up, the former Big XII school Missouri. Major changes to both helmet design (loss of the traditional “M”) and overall uniform.

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Out with one school in the Big XII, in with a new member, TCU. TCU has changed their helmet several times over the past few years, but this year brings a new helmet and uniform.

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Another former Big XII team, Nebraska will change their traditional uniform for one game in 2012. No images have been released, but Husker AD Tom Osborne said it will “shock some long-time fans, but not be too over the edge”. They will be "Futuristic", what does that even mean?!

(No images released) LINK (http://www.omaha.com/article/20120402/BIGRED/704039991) to story

And to round out the former/current Big XII…and it shouldn’t come as a big surprise…Coach Gundy has displayed a potential fourth helmet for little brother (flat orange). No confirmation whether these will ever see the field, but I’m betting they will.

LINK (http://www.pistolsfiringblog.com/osus-orange-helmets) to image


Now, onto some other conferences.

Rutgers has unveiled a completely new set of uniforms complete with a mirror finished helmet. I didn’t think there was anything wrong with the uniforms they had, but here are the new ones.

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BYU hasn’t changed their uniform in a long time (with the exception of the failed attempt at a combo home/away uniform], but it looks like they are joining the flat black band wagon in 2012. (No official confirmation that these will see the field in 2012)

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Not so much of a new uniform, but Houston has ditched the cross-eyed cougar in favor of this cookie cutter logo and a new beveled interlocking UH. (New logo on the right)

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More to come...

[8timechamps]

Add Arkansas to the list of teams with a black uniform…and a white helmet. These were chosen by former coach Petrino and sounds like Coach Smith will use them.

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The Domers got shiny new gold helmets last year, and this year they got new “Irish” cleats for their game against Navy.

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Left out another Big XII team, West Virginia. They will add a grey alternative for 2012.

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There will be more to come (with Nike revealing their Pro Combat line in the coming weeks), so I'll update the thread as warranted.

[rock on sooner]

Well, just as long as the Sooners stand pat....

[ouflak]

Nothing too ridiculous so far.

[sooneron]

Am I wrong to think that a matte black helmet will be hotter than a glossy one? There's no reflectivity going on with matte.Seems like boiling scalps waiting to happen.

[KantoSooner]

go with one that's clear over black kevlar weave. That'd look pretty cool.

[Seamus]

Those Irish cleats kick much arse!

Sláinte!

[Jeronimo]

You can't polish a turd. :)

[King Crimson]

let's not forget Nebrasky wore some horrible Tron type crap in 00 or 01 or 02.

Arkansas, for a team whose look we kinda copped when we went to the crimson helmet......sure change a lot. like the pig logo, but not all the other garbage looks.

[EatLeadCommie]

While I'm a traditionalist, I don't mind the changes that Mizzou made to their helmets. They're probably wanting to usher in a new era of non-pussitude, so I can't say I blame them.

[marfacowboy]

Awful. Just awful. Not surprised by Arkansas since Petrino never had even the foggiest idea about tradition or loyalty.

[8timechamps]

New additions (7/12/12)

Yesterday, Vanderbilt unveiled their newest combination of uniforms (from Nike). No surprise, they are also going with three different helmets. Personally, I really like these.

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Southern Miss will be wearing a throwback uni this year (although I'm not sure if it's for the entire season, or just a game):

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Iowa will also wear a throwback uni this year (for only one game):

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Syracuse is going with a new metallic orange helmet this season:

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Texas A&M will be revealing their new football unis sometime today. I can't imagine that they did much to them (besides adding a giant SEC patch), but I'll post images of them once they are available.

[badger]

Syracuse is going with a new metallic orange helmet this season:

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You know what it looks like?

An orange.

Almost good enough to put in a bowl.

Not a bowl game, just a bowl. :P

[cccasooner2]

What about flashing lights on the shoe heels? The under 7 crowd would go wild.

[8timechamps]

Texas A&M new 2012 uni - Not much of a change, but a few adjustments to their old uniform:

LINK (http://www.aggiesports.com/article/20120712/AS01/120719873/1001/as) to images.

[8timechamps]

What about flashing lights on the shoe heels? The under 7 crowd would go wild.

The way things have gone in the past few years...give it time.

[badger]

Texas A&M new 2012 uni - Not much of a change, but a few adjustments to their old uniform:

LINK (http://www.aggiesports.com/article/20120712/AS01/120719873/1001/as) to images.

Not much of a change, eh? If you were an A&M fan, your eyes would immediately squeal with delight at the SEC logo, but I notice something else:
http://bcweb.sx2.atl.publicus.com/storyimage/BC/20120712/AS01/120719873/AR/0/AR-120719873.jpg
What does this look like to me?
http://image.shutterstock.com/display_pic_with_logo/765256/765256,1312922438,1/stock-photo-a-d-man-run-over-with-tire-marks-on-his-back-82506787.jpg

Very fitting for what they'll have to go through this coming football season :rcmad:

[badger]

Oh and holy sh!t on these pics:
http://aggieathletics.com/fls/27300/site_graphics/lonestar-techfit/web-large/maroon-4.jpg?DB_OEM_ID=27300
He's wearing a football uniform like a walk-on. PUFF OUT THAT CHEST TO HIDE THE FACT THAT YOU HAVE NO MUSCLE, 12TH MAN!

[Phil]

As others have said elsewhere, A&M has become Mississippi State.

[Seamus]

I am a traditionalist and do no want OU's uniforms deeked around with. However, there are a few scenarios for which I could accept some one-time-only changes. For instance, I loved the hell out of the time we wore the throw-backs during the Jason White era. Those were brilliant and simply paid homage to our history and heritage.

Here's a few possibilities:

1. The fortieth anniversary of the 1974 and 1975 national titles are coming up. Wear a throwback ensemble to commemorate those teams.

2. Even better, uniform-wise, the 30th anniversary of the 1985 national champs is coming up. How sick would it be to see a return of the fishnet uniforms:

http://cdn.bleacherreport.net/images_root/slides/photos/001/786/443/281526_display_image.jpg?1326253022

3. The 20th anniversary of the Murrah disaster is coming up. For this solemn occasion I could see using a black uniform, which would then be sold for a victims fund or some such.

4. As much as we'd hate to think of it, the King won't be with us forever. A special black uniform to honor him could be done, and like the one above, sold to establish some sort of memorial scholarship in his honor.

Those possibilities aside, I hope we don't give in to all this trendy, hip nonsense.

We have tradition. We're Oklahoma.

[cccasooner2]

I am a traditionalist and do no want OU's uniforms deeked around with...... Even better, uniform-wise, the 30th anniversary of the 1985 national champs is coming up. How sick would it be to see a return of the fishnet uniforms:........

Sick? I think fishnets would be a nice addition to the black unis you later suggested.

http://slanchreport.files.wordpress.com/2009/08/46612138.jpg

[soonerboy_odanorth]

4. As much as we'd hate to think of it, the King won't be with us forever. A special black uniform to honor him could be done, and like the one above, sold to establish some sort of memorial scholarship in his honor.



The only ones in a uniform to honor him should be the coaching staff. Break out the crimson polyester pants an snug-fitting polyester white top with Barry embroidered in script:

http://www.joeroth12.com/photos/Tributes/t1_switzeroklahoma.jpg

[kbsooner21]

I think the flat black helmets look good for the most part

[soonerboy_odanorth]

I do like the Mizzou uni on the far left... gold tops with the suggestion of tiger stripes, and the matte black helmet with tiger relief.

Don't really care for their other combo's or helmet change.

[8timechamps]

The only ones in a uniform to honor him should be the coaching staff. Break out the crimson polyester pants an snug-fitting polyester white top with Barry embroidered in script:

http://www.joeroth12.com/photos/Tributes/t1_switzeroklahoma.jpg

NOOOOOO. BV wore crimson pants against TT last year. At first I thought it was a great idea, then I hoped he burned them after the game (which he may have...they never made another appearance).

I think it would be cool if Stoops came out in one of those shiny polyester jackets that the King used to wear on the sidelines (while he smoked).

[8timechamps]

I am a traditionalist and do no want OU's uniforms deeked around with. However, there are a few scenarios for which I could accept some one-time-only changes. For instance, I loved the hell out of the time we wore the throw-backs during the Jason White era. Those were brilliant and simply paid homage to our history and heritage.

Here's a few possibilities:

1. The fortieth anniversary of the 1974 and 1975 national titles are coming up. Wear a throwback ensemble to commemorate those teams.

2. Even better, uniform-wise, the 30th anniversary of the 1985 national champs is coming up. How sick would it be to see a return of the fishnet uniforms:

http://cdn.bleacherreport.net/images_root/slides/photos/001/786/443/281526_display_image.jpg?1326253022

3. The 20th anniversary of the Murrah disaster is coming up. For this solemn occasion I could see using a black uniform, which would then be sold for a victims fund or some such.

4. As much as we'd hate to think of it, the King won't be with us forever. A special black uniform to honor him could be done, and like the one above, sold to establish some sort of memorial scholarship in his honor.

Those possibilities aside, I hope we don't give in to all this trendy, hip nonsense.

We have tradition. We're Oklahoma.

I've gone back and forth about whether or not we should make any changes. Finally, I've just given in to the historical consistency of our uniforms and decided no change is really needed.

All of the uniform changes you see are usually for teams that don't really have a successful tradition in place. That's why OU, Alabama, Notre Dame, USC, etc. still wear the same uni. However, I am never opposed to a special uni once in a while. I liked the Nike Pro Combat unis we wore a few years back (the white throwbacks), although I think we lost to Tech in those.

Right now, the big changes you see are more about teams looking for a recruiting edge, and don't have it on the field.

[8timechamps]

More updates from the past week:


Nebraska - Adidas and NU released a short video showing the new uniform they will use for one game. Definitely NOT traditional Nebraska:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bPYyzsXWvp8

Here's a closer look at the helmet:

http://m5.paperblog.com/i/7/71020/black-husker-helmets-new-evidence-L-6apNja.jpeg




Mississippi State - A funny thing happened when A&M changed their uniforms, they looked more like MSU. Now, MSU has revealed a new uniform that ensures the two teams almost look identical:

http://www.saturdaydownsouth.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/2012-miss-state-football-uniforms.jpg


Michigan - Adidas has been busy this week. Michigan revealed their "Cowboy Classic" uniform that will be worn for the game in Dallas vs Bama:

http://blacksportsonline.com/home/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Michigan-Uniforms.jpg


Northwestern - Adidas again? Not this time. Under Armour and NU revealed their new uniforms on Thursday, complete with the 'Northwestern Stripe' across the chest:

http://news.sportslogos.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/feature.jpg

[SoonerInFortSmith]

I hate to say it but the flat black Missouri helmet is frickin awesome.

[SoonerofAlabama]

Those new busker uniforms are gonna look a lot like Stanford's pro combat last year.

[marfacowboy]

As others have said elsewhere, A&M has become Mississippi State.

State's unis weren't so bad back in Rocky Felker days ('70's). Pants were a lot like Bama's (white with two red stripes) and the helmets had "MS" on the side.

Nebraska's alternate unis are horrible.

http://img.fanbase.com/media.fanbase.com/8/15326/a7c7c18781b5c2e2a019c76918810b4258be62e7.jpg?x=492&y=363&sig=9cde1f9028ffbe83e1eda28039982015

[Phil]

Bob Devaney is spinning in his grave.


More updates from the past week:


Nebraska - Adidas and NU released a short video showing the new uniform they will use for one game. Definitely NOT traditional Nebraska:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bPYyzsXWvp8

Here's a closer look at the helmet:

http://m5.paperblog.com/i/7/71020/black-husker-helmets-new-evidence-L-6apNja.jpeg

[ouwasp]

this is one o' those cfb trends I don't care for... but I'm 49... my 19 yr old son likes the weird uni combos. Whatever.

I just don't get it when a team adopts a black theme when black isn't one of their colors.

[PalmettoSooner]

More updates from the past week:


Nebraska - Adidas and NU released a short video showing the new uniform they will use for one game. Definitely NOT traditional Nebraska:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bPYyzsXWvp8

Here's a closer look at the helmet:

http://m5.paperblog.com/i/7/71020/black-husker-helmets-new-evidence-L-6apNja.jpeg




Mississippi State - A funny thing happened when A&M changed their uniforms, they looked more like MSU. Now, MSU has revealed a new uniform that ensures the two teams almost look identical:

http://www.saturdaydownsouth.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/2012-miss-state-football-uniforms.jpg


Michigan - Adidas has been busy this week. Michigan revealed their "Cowboy Classic" uniform that will be worn for the game in Dallas vs Bama:

http://blacksportsonline.com/home/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Michigan-Uniforms.jpg


Northwestern - Adidas again? Not this time. Under Armour and NU revealed their new uniforms on Thursday, complete with the 'Northwestern Stripe' across the chest:

http://news.sportslogos.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/feature.jpg

Nebraska's is ugly...kind like Michigan...don't like Northwestern

[cleller]

In lieu on dangling gold chains, cars or money, we now have the gaudy uniform wars.

[marfacowboy]

Speaking of unis...Penn State is trying to put lipstick on a pig (at least it's no longer little boys)

Penn State uni change? (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/ncaaf--fbc-penn-state-uniform-change.html)


There is perhaps only one thing more iconic about Penn State football than Joe Paterno.

The uniforms.

They are blue and white, austere and arguably the most identifiable in the sport.

But after the recent conviction of former assistant coach Jerry Sandusky on sexual assault charges and the severe NCAA sanctions that followed this month, those uniforms mean something different than they have for so many years. And that's why they may be changing.

[OUTrumpet]

More updates from the past week:


Nebraska - Adidas and NU released a short video showing the new uniform they will use for one game. Definitely NOT traditional Nebraska:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bPYyzsXWvp8

Here's a closer look at the helmet:

http://m5.paperblog.com/i/7/71020/black-husker-helmets-new-evidence-L-6apNja.jpeg

I'm not the only one looking at this and being reminded of Texas Tech am I?

[tycat947]

Huskers are grabbing for straws now that their program is on the verge of irrelavance!

[soonerboy_odanorth]

Have you seen the full NU uni? It is atrocious. It isn't hip, cool, or badass. It just... SUCKS!

If they aren't revolting... well, they should be.

"Verge" of irrelavance. No I'd say this feeble attempt is a strong indication they are mired in irrelavance.

I wish I could say I feel bad for them, but I don't. Osborne in all his smugness and holier-than-thou arrogance had it coming.

P.S. With the new uni they have even altered the red from scarlet to "cherry". I hope Wisconsin gives them a genuine beat-down when they wear these abortions.

[8timechamps]

Have you seen the full NU uni? It is atrocious. It isn't hip, cool, or badass. It just... SUCKS!

If they aren't revolting... well, they should be.

"Verge" of irrelavance. No I'd say this feeble attempt is a strong indication they are mired in irrelavance.

I wish I could say I feel bad for them, but I don't. Osborne in all his smugness and holier-than-thou arrogance had it coming.

P.S. With the new uni they have even altered the red from scarlet to "cherry". I hope Wisconsin gives them a genuine beat-down when they wear these abortions.

If you watch the video, you get the whole picture. And, I agree, it's awful.

I have a friend that's a die-hard Husker, and he tried to tell me they were great. He said "we've (the fans) been wanting something to pay tribute to the black shirts for a long time, and this is it!". I laughed. Pay tribute to the black shirts (who are mediocre, at best) by wearing all red? That's Husker logic.


And Phil's right, Devaney is spinning like a top in his grave. Nebraska was one of the few teams left that stuck to tradition when it came to uniforms. With this, they have officially arrived on the "We need all the help we can get with recruiting" list. Sad.

[SoonerofAlabama]

I think BC and Utah St. got new uniforms this year.

[SoonerAtKU]

I actually like the Northwestern ones. It's something you don't see in football often, and looks unique in a good way.

[PMKMDJ]

I hate NU with a passion but don't mind these uni's. However, all the Husker fans hate them so maybe I just naturally gravitate to the opposite side of them on any debate.

[SoonerofAlabama]

Wyoming has gone camo.

http://i1237.photobucket.com/albums/ff472/SoonerofAlabama/wyomingcamojersey_medium.jpg

[badger]

Huskers are grabbing for straws now that their program is on the verge of irrelavance!

I know that B1G football is slow and boring, but Nebby did make the B1G championship game last year. Not quite irrelevant yet. :)

[Clever Trevor]

We are SO going to own the B1G with those sharp unis!!!

[Spartan(Sooner at Heart)]

I know that B1G football is slow and boring, but Nebby did make the B1G championship game last year. Not quite irrelevant yet. :)

Nebraska 5-3 .625 third place in their division, fifth in the conference last year. Losing their significance faster than you think!

[badger]

Nebraska 5-3 .625 third place in their division, fifth in the conference last year. Losing their significance faster than you think!

My bad, the red team was the Badgers, not Nebrasky. It was Wisky 42, Meatchick State 39.

I guess that Nebbish hasn't been relevant since 2001, the last time they were competing for a national title. Since then, about the only stink they've raised was when Donkeykong Suh Nut Stomper was chasing down Colt McCoy in the Big 12 championship game in 2009.

[8timechamps]

Wyoming has gone camo.

http://i1237.photobucket.com/albums/ff472/SoonerofAlabama/wyomingcamojersey_medium.jpg


This isn't a game uniform. Wyoming will wear these for their upcoming Camp and two-a-days. But, please continue to post anything you see that I may have missed.

[cccasooner2]

No general uniform changes for OU, just one specific simple change.

Change David Maximus King's jersey number to XC. The 90 just doesn't fit.

https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/409604_10150994482882005_1365258502_n.jpg

[SoonerofAlabama]

Maryland is getting a new alternate unifrom for 2012. Just a few minor tweaks to their Pride unifroms from last year.

http://www.cbssports.com/collegefootball/blog/eye-on-college-football/19739096/photo-maryland-under-armour-football-uniforms-for-2012

http://i1237.photobucket.com/albums/ff472/SoonerofAlabama/MarylandOfficialUnderArmour2012.jpg

[8timechamps]

Baylor's new black alternate for 2012:

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8286/7720585388_8e10097434_o.jpg


UMass makes it's debut in the FBS this year, and they've also added a new (all black) uniform:

http://maroonmusket.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/UMassUniforms.jpg


North Carolina has added a white helmet for this season:

http://no2minutewarning.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/White-North-Carolina-Football-Helmet-2.jpeg

[8timechamps]

Maryland is getting a new alternate unifrom for 2012. Just a few minor tweaks to their Pride unifroms from last year.



Those are just strange. I liked the "pride" helmets from last year, but those look like a cross between last year's helmets and the Rice Owls.

[8timechamps]

Here's Wisconsin's uniforms for the game against Nebraska:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=36zTGy5DbZY

http://cdn.bleacherreport.net/images_root/article/media_slots/photos/000/509/068/wisconsinuni_original.jpg?1344280697

[SoonerofAlabama]

Baylor's new black alternate for 2012:

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8286/7720585388_8e10097434_o.jpg

I don't like whatever they call that stitching pattern, but I really like those All-blacks. Also, those UMass unifroms look high school to me.

[cccasooner2]

Those are just strange. I liked the "pride" helmets from last year, but those look like a cross between last year's helmets and the Rice Owls.

I'm just an owl that can't say what, I'm in a terrible fix.

http://twistedsifter.sifter.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/owl-look-of-disapproval.jpg

[8timechamps]

I don't like whatever they call that stitching pattern, but I really like those All-blacks. Also, those UMass unifroms look high school to me.

Nike calls it the "flywire" pattern. I don't think it serves any purpose other than aesthetics.


The UMass uni's look too shiny. Plus it looks like they are mesh jerseys, not the mesh we're used to seeing on the college/pro field, but the kind of mesh you see in high school/pee wee football.

[8timechamps]

UTEP will wear an all orange ("Orange Crush") uniform for the opener against OU:

http://www.lostlettermen.com/wp-content/uploads/utep-new-uniforms.jpg

[SoonerofAlabama]

UTEP will wear an all orange ("Orange Crush") uniform for the opener against OU:

http://www.lostlettermen.com/wp-content/uploads/utep-new-uniforms.jpg

Well, that will be fun for my eyes. :)

[SoonerofAlabama]

Also, I've heard about Penn State's uniforms adding names to the back and the ribbon. Any word on where the ribbon is going? I've heard a large one on the side of the helmet but not sure if that's true.

[8timechamps]

Also, I've heard about Penn State's uniforms adding names to the back and the ribbon. Any word on where the ribbon is going? I've heard a large one on the side of the helmet but not sure if that's true.

They are adding names and a ribbon somewhere (confirmed), but not sure where the ribbon will go.

[SoonerofAlabama]

So much for Wisconsin being subtle.

http://espn.go.com/blog/playbook/fandom/post/_/id/8237/wisconsin-maryland-unveil-new-uniforms

http://i1237.photobucket.com/albums/ff472/SoonerofAlabama/play_wiscon1_600.jpg

http://i1237.photobucket.com/albums/ff472/SoonerofAlabama/Wisc_unis.jpg

[8timechamps]

So much for Wisconsin being subtle.



Yeah, when I first saw a notice about the new uniform, it was the same uniform they wore last season (the one I originally posted). I noticed one image of the "new" uniform, but it looked so much like the one unveiled for Nebraska, that I thought it was fake. Turns out it was real. I went back and riposted the one you posted (plus video). It seems crazy to me that the two uniforms look so much alike.

[Seamus]

Wisconsin's uniform looks like something you'd find in the birth control section of the pharmacy.

[SoonerofAlabama]

Camo for VT:

http://i1237.photobucket.com/albums/ff472/SoonerofAlabama/untitledkkkkk.jpg

[SoonerofAlabama]

And App. State is going with a lot of "flywire":

http://i1237.photobucket.com/albums/ff472/SoonerofAlabama/untitled777.jpg

[85sooners]

Lol at all this fly gear!!

[SoonerofAlabama]

Houston revamping some more:

New helmets:
http://i1237.photobucket.com/albums/ff472/SoonerofAlabama/houston-helmets.jpg

New patch they'll be wearing this year:
http://i1237.photobucket.com/albums/ff472/SoonerofAlabama/Azs-_UOCYAAHfai.png

[SoonerofAlabama]

A little more info. I found:

UNLV's new helmet:
http://i1237.photobucket.com/albums/ff472/SoonerofAlabama/Ax8lVsaCEAAybmL.png

Colorado State's New Uniforms:
http://i1237.photobucket.com/albums/ff472/SoonerofAlabama/Az4hezZCEAAsnG6.jpg

Duke's New Helmet(s):
http://i1237.photobucket.com/albums/ff472/SoonerofAlabama/untitled0.jpg

BGSU's new uniform and old uniform:
http://i1237.photobucket.com/albums/ff472/SoonerofAlabama/bgsu-unis-3.jpg
http://i1237.photobucket.com/albums/ff472/SoonerofAlabama/Falcons-Morgan-takes-a-few-defensive-steps-up.jpg

zSeS5hPEgEs

If you watch the video, you'll see they went Oregon on us. Theyt added wing to the shoulders.

[8timechamps]

The company that made Oregon's chrome helmets (and VT camo) made Army's new helmet. Looks like the "flat" colors are the latest fad. Here's Army's new flat gold helmet:

http://www.nikeblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/New-Army-Football-Helmet-3.jpg


We've already seen the VT camo helmet, so here's the jersey that will go with them:

https://p.twimg.com/A0MJipYCIAAryhH.jpg


University of Utah will be the latest in a long list of teams wearing black helmets throughout the year. No official images have been released, but here's the story: LINK (http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/blogsutahsports/54689311-59/black-helmet-unveil-utes.html.csp)

[marfacowboy]

please make it stop

[8timechamps]

please make it stop

I don't think there's any way to get the toothpaste back in the tube. I suspect it's only going to get crazier.

[SoonerofAlabama]

I don't have pics but Oregon's duck wings on the shoulder pads are getting even bigger this year.

[arizonasooner]

Wow some of those uniforms are simply awful while some are okay. I hate to say it, but OSU's versions are not too bad compared to the others.

I rather like that if we had a throwback uniform it would look pretty much the same as the current one. OU's tradition is fine as is.

[8timechamps]

New Notre Dame uniform (the worst helmet I've ever seen):

http://a.espncdn.com/photo/2012/0816/play_nduni1_sy_576.jpg


We've seen the new UMass uniforms from a distance, so here's a view of the new helmet:

http://www.lostlettermen.com/wp-content/uploads/UMass-Helmets-slider.jpg

[8timechamps]

Kentucky unveiled their 17 uniform combinations today. Personally, I think the black looks like crap, but Kentucky probably has to try anything they can to get recruits interested. I'm not going to post all 17 combinations, but here are a few (and you can get the idea):

https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/s720x720/547296_412004478847821_1688663556_n.jpg
https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/380497_412004588847810_1692495137_n.jpg
https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/599331_412004678847801_134970841_n.jpg
https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/524341_412004775514458_1806064577_n.jpg

North Dakota is introducing a new black alternative for this year, this one's not so bad (I think the green goes better with black):

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7272/7818628930_f85595cef1_o.jpg


And finally, this year's version of the Oregon helmets were leaked. Looks like they have sublimated the duck wings on to the chrome and mirrored green helmets:

http://www.lostlettermen.com/wp-content/uploads/Oregon-2012-Helmets.jpg

[8timechamps]

Today, Oregon reveled their 2012 jersey. Looks pretty similar to last year except the font is different, the green is more like their old color and the duck wings are bigger on the shoulders:

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8287/7834769282_85ee26a487_o.jpg

Also, Oregon never wore the gray uniform they unveiled for the bowl game. There is a rumor that it will enter the uniform rotation this year:

http://www.nikeblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Nike-Oregon-National-Championship-Uniform.jpg

New stars & stripes helmet for Washington:

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8430/7834669558_b13f884466_o.jpg


I can't imagine any more new unveilings this close to the season, but there's bound to be one or two surprises (like the Maryland "pride" uniform last year).

[marfacowboy]

Here's an ESPN piece (http://insider.espn.go.com/blog/colleges/oklahoma/post/_/id/12472/roundtable-should-ou-consider-alternate-uniforms#comment) about OU changing its unis. I frankly didn't think the white throwbacks looked so bad, and I don't believe there as a connection between the uniforms and how they played that day. Maybe the white throwback helmet every once in a while would be ok. But the basic design should be hands off. Some of our best looking clothing for fans and athletes (t-shirts, jackets, hats) often has a lot of white with the red OU emblazoned on it.

I'll copy the whole thing since some folks may not have insider access...

http://a.espncdn.com/photo/2012/0822/rn_a_landryjones1_ms_576.jpg

Today's question: Should OU consider having alternate uniforms?

• OU has one of the best brands in college football. So no, the Sooners shouldn't be doing what Oregon and Oklahoma State have been. But I do think there's an opportunity to have fun once in awhile. What does that mean? Maybe when it's time to take part in the Nike Pro Combat, do something forward instead of looking back. The Sooners' white throwbacks against Texas Tech in 2009 were an admirable attempt to honor the past. But the uniforms came out looking dull and unattractive (OU played even worse than the uniforms and got routed by Tech that day). The next time, OU should wear something different that will excite the players and the fan base. The tradition of the school lends itself to exciting uniform possibilities. Should it be something OU does every week? Or even once a year? No. But every few years? I think it would be fun for the fans, and even cooler for the players.

- Jake Trotter


Karl Anderson/Icon SMI

Landry Jones threw one touchdown and one interception in the loss to Texas Tech.


• Should Oklahoma undergo a complete overhaul of its uniforms complete with a bevy of combinations? No. But the Sooners should have uniform options that would allow them to wear different gear at least twice (one home game, one road game) each season. Why? Because it would help in recruiting. Anyone who believes there is not a direct correlation between Oregon's rise and their uniform explosion is fooling themselves. Even though the Sooners don't need it, uniform combinations would help spark interest on the recruiting trail. If one player the Sooners covet picked OU over another school just because they liked the uniforms better, it would have paid off. It's pretty simple... if winning is all you care about, it's a no brainer. The answer is yes.

- Brandon Chatmon

• Call me a traditionalist or out of touch, it doesn't matter to me, but OU should stick with its classic design. There are certain schools that when you see that jersey represent what college football is all about, and you have to put the Sooners in that category. OU doesn't need some gimmick jersey to bring attention to itself. Championships and tradition have sold the school just fine through the years and will still do the trick in the future. It's the trendy thing to do right now, obviously, but for OU, it isn't the right thing to do.

- Bob Przybylo

• I'll admit, I'm not a fan of most of the new uniform trends in college football. Maryland's uniform combination against Miami last season -- inspired by Maryland's state flag -- were hideous, for instance. But there are tasteful ways to change up uniforms. The Sooners' minimalistic throwbacks in 2009 were a noble effort to try something different, but the way they were dismantled on the field probably tainted some fans' opinions. There's no harm in trying different uniforms every so often. After all, they're just uniforms, right? And Brandon's correct; 18-year-old recruits and care about these things. They want something shiny, something new and fresh. (At least they're not choosing schools based on fast food proximity. Oh, wait.) So yes, I think OU should consider alternate uniforms every so often.
- Dane Beavers

[8timechamps]

Here's an ESPN piece (http://insider.espn.go.com/blog/colleges/oklahoma/post/_/id/12472/roundtable-should-ou-consider-alternate-uniforms#comment) about OU changing it's unis. I frankly didn't think the white throwbacks looked so bad, and I don't believe there as a connection between the uniforms and how they played that day. Maybe the white throwback helmet every once in a while would be ok. But the basic design should be hands off. Some of our best looking clothing for fans and athletes (t-shirts, jackets, hats) often has a lot of white with the red OU emblazoned on it.

I'll copy the whole thing since some folks may not have insider access...




Agreed. My thoughts have continued to evolve on this issue, but I I'd like to see us add a white helmet (maybe the one in your pic, the throwback). Otherwise, I can't think of a thing I would want to change.

Thanks for your post and the info.

One more uniform unveiling today, New Mexico State went from this:

http://image.cdnllnwnl.xosnetwork.com/pics32/640/MF/MFBYIJZOKFQHUNO.20111207193528.jpg


to this:

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7110/7857029344_9396037e98.jpg

[marfacowboy]

For a trip back in time and into the avant garde, check out Duryea (Pennsylvania) High School. Why are people in Pennsylvania so bizarre? Apparently, the pants were so thin, you could see through them....hmmm.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4095/4856888733_53d8bd3fcb.jpg

In the Sandusky stance:

http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4080/4857509036_545c838464_o.jpg

[Land Run Sports]

I'm not a fan of tampering with tradition, but I like the look of this...

http://i1234.photobucket.com/albums/ff410/LandRunSports/OURetroHelmetII.jpg

http://i1234.photobucket.com/albums/ff410/LandRunSports/OURetroHelmet.jpg

[8timechamps]

I'm not a fan of tampering with tradition, but I like the look of this...

http://i1234.photobucket.com/albums/ff410/LandRunSports/OURetroHelmetII.jpg

http://i1234.photobucket.com/albums/ff410/LandRunSports/OURetroHelmet.jpg

Yep. The white helmet is a throwback to the old school helmet, with the current logo. Is this going to be worn this year, or did someone just mock up a design?

[soonergirlNeugene]

That kinda looks like those "throwbacks" we wore vs tech a few years back..

[C&CDean]

Why does the jersey have Kotex on the shoulders?

[8timechamps]

Why does the jersey have Kotex on the shoulders?

It was to stop the bleeding in Lubbock.

[8timechamps]

That kinda looks like those "throwbacks" we wore vs tech a few years back..

Looks like the same jersey, but the helmets that year only had a stripe (no logo). The only crimson OU logo decal I've seen that size (the same size as the current helmet decal) is the kind you order for your car window. That's why I'm curious if this could be an alternate for this year. Probably not, but I think it looks pretty good.

[marfacowboy]

I like the white as an alternate. It looks good and is part of the OU tradition.

[8timechamps]

New flat green helmet for Ohio:

http://farm8.static.flickr.com/7277/7874795066_f5275b7226_o.jpg

New jersey for UAB:

http://farm8.static.flickr.com/7266/7872188926_9b0cd433e1_o.png

New alternate jersey for Ivy League University of Penn:

https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/459386_10151125490627375_709197945_o.jpg

[Phil]

Here's a new one - Georgia Tech's honeycomb helmets.
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[SoonerAtKU]

I dig it, except that Yellow Jackets don't build honeycombs. Is there a team with a honey bee mascot?

[Phil]

I dig it, except that Yellow Jackets don't build honeycombs. Is there a team with a honey bee mascot?

What are you, an entomologist?

[SoonerAtKU]

Nor did I stay in a Holiday Inn Express last night.

[OUDoc]

Here's a new one - Georgia Tech's honeycomb helmets.
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It looks like a golf ball.

[Phil]

It looks like a golf ball.

I report - you decide.

[Lott's Bandana]

One thing all these teams with new unis have in common?

They don't win ****.