i find this extremely interesting
The Commemorative Uniforms Have Landed
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This was inevitable, I guess. Jib your sail and batten your hats:
I am filled with a moderate distaste, so these are probably good as far as alternate uniforms go. I rank them above the infamous MSU bumblebee jerseys. So we've got that going for us unless the gloves…
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…look like that. That brings out the uniformz tag.
Upside: no helmet frippery. No numbers, either, but oddly the announcement says the Alabama uniforms will have them. It's just the rest of the season that won't:
Last season's practice of placing the player numbers on the famed winged helmet will be suspended after the season opener in Dallas.
Aaaand:
Michigan will wear its traditional home and road uniforms for the remainder of the regular season.
No six uniform changes this year, though the "regular season" leaves the door open for Commemorative Bowl Things.
BONUS: They're adding an American flag to the back of the helmet just to clear up any confusion about Michigan football's patriotism.
July 24th, 2012 at 1:51 AM | 
Dave Brandon played you
Dave Brandon played you
July 23rd, 2012 at 11:23 PM |
I like them. They're simplish
I like them. They're simplish
I like them. They're simplish and they don't have the weird coloring of their numbers that nike does, like VT did back 09, those were ugly.
July 23rd, 2012 at 11:26 PM |
Best of all
Best of all
Single color blue numbers on the away jersey!!! Thank you Adidas
July 24th, 2012 at 9:15 PM |
And a normal font that does
And a normal font that does
And a normal font that does not look like little kids drew them on.
M'Dog
July 23rd, 2012 at 11:27 PM |
I like the uniforms. Hope we
I like the uniforms. Hope we
I like the uniforms. Hope we see fitz in one.
July 23rd, 2012 at 11:27 PM |
I like the uniforms. Hope we
I like the uniforms. Hope we
I like the uniforms. Hope we see fitz in one.
July 23rd, 2012 at 11:28 PM |
If only
If only
If only Toussaint and Clark could wear them.
If only we could beat Bama.
July 24th, 2012 at 9:16 PM |
Might need more stripes.
Might need more stripes.
Might need more stripes.
M'Dog
July 23rd, 2012 at 11:28 PM |
I don't like the maize strip
I don't like the maize strip
I don't like the maize strip on the uniform, but the gloves don't bother me. I think the writing is only on the palm.
July 23rd, 2012 at 11:28 PM |
B1G championship game too
B1G championship game too
Prolly going to be a special Jersey for that too...if the team can stay on the field #scaredstraight
July 23rd, 2012 at 11:42 PM |
What are the odds, number 12s
What are the odds, number 12s
What are the odds, number 12s last name is Michigan...
"that's why you don't go to Ohio State, Lawrence"
July 23rd, 2012 at 11:46 PM |
Fanny pack
Fanny pack
What's with the front-facing fanny pack?
“We accept reality so readily, perhaps because we sense that nothing is real.”
July 23rd, 2012 at 11:55 PM |
Here's another idea:
Here's another idea:
Michigan and Alabama both wear home jerseys. Blue vs. Crimson would look spectacular out on the field.
July 24th, 2012 at 9:18 PM |
^^^ THIS.That's how they
^^^ THIS.That's how they
^^^ THIS.
That's how they used to do it before black and white TV. Once we had black and white TV, it was too hard to tell the teams apart, so they went with a rule that one of them had to wear white.
But I hear that color TV is supposed to be the next big thing, so I think we can switch back to color on color.
Michigan's and Alabama's colors compliment each other very well and would be awesome.
BTW, this is something I've been advocating over and over that we do for the Michigan - Ohio State game. That's the way we used to do it. If you read any of the accounts of the Big House Dedication game against Ohio State in 1927, you hear the descriptions of our blue uniforms and their scarlet uniforms. Talk about authentic throwback Unis.
M'Dog
July 24th, 2012 at 12:29 AM |
fixed
fixed
July 24th, 2012 at 12:42 AM |
I wish we could wear
I wish we could wear
I wish we could wear these:
Probably our best bet vs Bama.
“When your team is winning, be ready to be tough, because winning can make you soft. On the other hand, when your team is losing, stick by them. Keep believing” - Bo Schembechler
July 24th, 2012 at 1:13 AM |
But will these sell in
But will these sell in
But will these sell in Ohio???
July 24th, 2012 at 10:05 AM |
Yes.
Yes.
In ohio, getting one, subsequently in Dallas.
University of Dayton Class of '13 // The Twitterz
July 24th, 2012 at 2:35 AM |
These look like generic Arena
These look like generic Arena
These look like generic Arena League getups, but I agree with others that they would probably look ok if the maize shoulder band were changed to white. I dig the gloves, however, and think they're a definite improvement over the skinny Ms
July 24th, 2012 at 1:44 AM |
The uniforms look fine to me.
The uniforms look fine to me.
The uniforms look fine to me. Nothing to write home about., but in reality, the helmet is what really makes a Michigan uniform unique. The gloves are tacky, however.
Even without Clark and Fitz, I am finally looking forward to football. Given all the depressing news about the tragedy at Penn State, I really prefer to talk about the games themselves - win or lose.
July 24th, 2012 at 2:13 AM |
These unis are way better
These unis are way better
These unis are way better than the stupid away jerseys from the Rodriguez error. At least this is not that sweeping stripe around the lower back. Those were embarrassing.
July 24th, 2012 at 9:34 AM |
Yeah, apparently Hoke has
Yeah, apparently Hoke has
Yeah, apparently Hoke has better at designing jerseys than RichRod was.
July 24th, 2012 at 3:11 AM |
Helmet numbers
Helmet numbers
Jersey talk aside for a moment, why would we suspend the use of helmet numbers for the rest of the season? As far as I remember the players seemed to really like having them, and shouldn't that be the only thing that matters? It's just a number, let them have it I say.
As far as the actual jersey goes.... for some reason it strikes me as more of a hockey jersey than a football one... could just be me.
July 24th, 2012 at 3:34 AM |
Hello: Mountaineers
Hello: Mountaineers
Rich Rod just got a boner! Very WVesque.
July 24th, 2012 at 3:40 AM |
i like commemorative jerseys...
i like commemorative jerseys...
...as long as they're well designed, clean, cool (and preferably retro).
So far we are 0/3 in my opinion.
The ND game jerseys grew eventually grew on me so I'm hoping these will look better once I see them. But I highly doubt it.
"I do not agree with what you have to say, but I'll defend to the death your right to say it." -Evelyn Beatrice Hall
July 24th, 2012 at 6:28 AM |
Thats it. I am officially in
Thats it. I am officially in
Thats it. I am officially in the camp of no more stupid "commemorative" or "throwback" unis EVER. We clearly suck at this, while our standard unis are awesome. A curse on the house of Dave Brandon until this rule is adopted.
July 24th, 2012 at 6:29 AM |
Michigan will wear its
Michigan will wear its
Michigan will wear its traditional home and road uniforms for the remainder of the regular season.
Well, for a given definition of "traditional" anyway. By which I assume they mean the stupid belly-horn striped road jersey, which are actually much worse than these ones here.
"We've beaten Michigan the last four years. So where's the threat?"
- Mark Dantonio
Blogging the Virginia Cavaliers at http://fromoldvirginia.blogspot.com/<
July 24th, 2012 at 7:12 AM |
these guys have way too much time and money
these guys have way too much time and money
on their hands. Quit f'ing around with the unis or get someone who knows HOW to f around with em, cuz that looks cut rate.
July 24th, 2012 at 7:22 AM |
If Michigan fans refused to buy these things
If Michigan fans refused to buy these things
Brandon would stop doing it. Nobody should fool themselves that the main reason for bringing these out is because the players think they're cool—the main reason is to goose jersey sales, and as long as there is a steady stream of gullible UM fans who will buy anything new regardless of how ridiculous or over-designed it is, we'll keep seeing them.
July 24th, 2012 at 8:15 AM |
No he wouldn't...
No he wouldn't...
It attracts attention and he likes attention. Also, recruits and young people (some of which may be future recruits) think these are "cool." I'm willing to bet the majority of our team likes them.
So if recruits like them, if kids like them, if the team likes them, why would DB give a flying f*** what any of us think?
“True loyalty is that quality of service that grows under adversity and expands in defeat. Any street urchin can shout applause in victory, but it takes character to stand fast in defeat. One is noise — the other, loyalty.”
July 24th, 2012 at 8:46 AM |
Ha that's funny. Brandon
Ha that's funny. Brandon
Ha that's funny. Brandon cares about money and brand management. To the extent happy players serve that, he cares about happy players. That's it.
July 24th, 2012 at 10:03 AM |
I'm just hearing a whole
I'm just hearing a whole
I'm just hearing a whole bunch of get off my lawn talk. They look better than the legacy jerseys and a shit ton of people like them. Fans have 2 options now cry bitch about it or just accept that this is going to be every year going forward. I myself hated the legacy jerseys, but didn't say a word of negativity because young players love this. I can promise you that Shane Morris is excited as hell for the possibility of wearing alternate jerseys. It's about appeasing the new generation and making a buck off of them.
July 24th, 2012 at 10:11 AM |
It's about appeasing the new generation...
It's about appeasing the new generation...
Appeasement didn't work in 1938, and it will be a disaster now.
David Brandon = the Neville Chamberlain of Michigan football uniforms.
July 24th, 2012 at 2:07 PM |
Yes but in 1938 you won't be
Yes but in 1938 you won't be
Yes but in 1938 you won't be seen coast to coast. With the fast growth of technology that we have had the 1930's sadly seems as if it's the dark ages to the younger generation. ESPN is constantly talking about Oregon's uniforms, and let us not forget that there is no such thing as bad press. This is what younger kids want.
July 24th, 2012 at 2:25 PM |
Since you know Shane so well,
Since you know Shane so well,
Since you know Shane so well, think you can get me an autograph? On a hat please.
July 24th, 2012 at 8:50 AM |
The thing is
The thing is
these ones don't look cool. Neither did the clown unis.
July 24th, 2012 at 9:15 AM |
So if recruits like them, if
So if recruits like them, if
So if recruits like them, if kids like them, if the team likes them, why would DB give a flying f*** what any of us think?
Because "the kids" would also like all-black uniforms with black-and-silver winged helmets - you know they'd be hee-hee-ing over them and calling them "sick" - and the rich-ass donors (as well as the nickel-and-dime ones) would dry up the money well until they disappeared. So at some point, yes, he does give a flying fuck.
"We've beaten Michigan the last four years. So where's the threat?"
- Mark Dantonio
Blogging the Virginia Cavaliers at http://fromoldvirginia.blogspot.com/<
July 24th, 2012 at 8:40 AM |
Mark me Down
Mark me Down
If the sleeves don't go past the elbow on the ones we can purchase, I'm buying this one! I didn't like the length of the sleeves on the UTL fan jersey's but these I like and would purchase.
-The dogs bark, but the caravan moves on.
July 24th, 2012 at 7:40 AM |
Those
Those
are badass. Go Blue.
July 24th, 2012 at 8:18 AM |
Roundtree has really bulked
Roundtree has really bulked
Roundtree has really bulked up from those photos. Damn!!!!!!
July 24th, 2012 at 9:31 AM |
um
um
not sure if sarcasm, but didn't Roy switch to 21 this year?
Phil Brabbs FTW
July 24th, 2012 at 9:47 AM |
Yup
Yup
He did.
Football is both an identity and a terminal illness. A rhythm and a chaos and an opiate for the mind all at once.
-Johnny Danbury (umichedme.blogspot.com)
July 24th, 2012 at 9:55 AM |
Sorry, should of put the /s.
Sorry, should of put the /s.
Sorry, should of put the /s. Yes, it was sarcasm.
July 24th, 2012 at 9:55 AM |
That's because it's Devin
That's because it's Devin
That's because it's Devin Gardner, he's number 12 now. Roy Roundtree switch to the 21 jersey. Poor Shane won't get his number when he gets to school.
July 24th, 2012 at 10:07 AM |
Then Garner's pretty jacked
Then Garner's pretty jacked
Can't even put his arms all the way down.
University of Dayton Class of '13 // The Twitterz
July 24th, 2012 at 10:40 AM |
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July 24th, 2012 at 9:04 AM |
Big Ten Logo?
Big Ten Logo?
"For the first time, the Big Ten Conference logo will appear on the Wolverines' jersey .."
Why? There's enough suck on those things already between the fey shoulders and the vestigial marsupial pouch.
Leave the damn uniforms alone, Brand-on.
"Do not disturb my circles."
July 24th, 2012 at 9:07 AM |
What is the definition...
What is the definition...
...of "traditional" Michigan uniforms? I prefer my version of traditional to your version of traditional.
LSA '89 - MBB Natl Champions, Big 10/Rose Bowl Champions | @MGoShoe
July 24th, 2012 at 7:23 PM |
Finally
Finally
someone gets it. And I'm not being sarcastic.
GBOD
July 24th, 2012 at 10:13 AM |
If we beat Alabama in them,
If we beat Alabama in them,
If we beat Alabama in them, I'll buy one.
Denard has spent the offseason working really hard and smiling at people.
Bring out the bumblebee uniforms in year one so that subsequent variations don't look so bad in comparison.
(Me, I kinda like them. I will REALLY like them if we beat Alabama in them.)