The Truth On The New Uni's Has Arrived

I really wish the Freep had a pic of the jersey rear - I wanted to see where the M's were -if it was on the collar or under it, and I'm interested in seeing how the road piping looks on the back.

Damn those road jersey's look like WVU. No joke. That sucks.

The U is going to 'officially' unveil them today. It looks like the Freep article was just a sneak preview. I'm assuming there will be players modeling them. The "M" is on the collar, not below it. For some reason, the replica jerseys look heinous and that is why the M was dropped lower. It entices people to buy the authentic. The replica road unis look...atrocious. Overall, I dig this design. I'm open to messing with the white jerseys anyways, so a little bit of side striping doesn't upset me.

"Beyond the jersey, TechFit PowerWeb - featured in a special calf sleeve for players that improves oxygen delivery to the leg and increases blood flow. It is proven that Tech Fit can improve run times by 1.1 percent and provide 5.3 percent more power." Now that sounds like snake oil.

Free Press has a gallery now: http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/gallery?Site=C4&Date=20080713&Category=SPORTS06&ArtNo=713002&Ref=PH&Params=Itemnr=1

The replicas look cheap.

How can the replica and authentic road jerseys be so vastly different? That doesn't make any sense at all.

and why are they so long? looks like the players will be tucking them into their socks.

Does that mean we'll be wearing high socks for all games this year?

They should have just gone all the way and put a crotch with snaps in it like a baby's jammy. The reception the jerseys get is directly proportional to the won-loss record. If we have a successful season, then the bitching about the road unis will be minimal. If god forbid we have a losing record, then the Uniform and Jersey Division of Ann Arbor Torch & Pitchfork will be doing a brisk business by season's end.

I like the away jersey, three stripes in back collar to replicate the helmet was a cool idea.

Is there any speculation or knowledge as to how much the authentic jerseys will cost? I think I'll head down to The MDEN on August 1 to pick up an authentic, because the replicas look pretty shoddy in comparison.

 I think Nike's were about $150

MGoBlue.com's article about them, it said that Bo's famous "Those Who Stay Will Be Champions" is embroidered on the inside hem of the jersey, along with prints of each of Michigan's 42 Big Ten championships...I think that is a very good motivation technique, as well as just being plain fucking cool as hell.

I think the "wal-mart" jerseys look better than the quality of the replicas. I think MATW hit the nail on the head - addidas is making a cheap replica in the hopes everyone will want to upgrade to the authentic.

I don't care what they wear really. I'm glad M will make bank on the new purchases of the licensed goods. I also do see that it will be tough on some folks to rake $150 out of the wallet in today's economy. That's just the facts of life. Can't criticize folks for that. Unlike some comments I've read, I DON'T think you're "more" of a fan if you have the authentic or the replica or a Steve & Barry's T. As long as it's Maize & Blue, says Mighican on it, and you're showing pride in the team, I'm cool with it! Trust me, I catch HELL for wearing Michigan stuff to the gym in the land of Ohio State AND WVU but I wear it just about EVERY day. Let' 'em hate!!! I DO smell a LARGE sale on the NIKE versions though coming up VERY very soon. Someone let me know if you see one! LOL!