richarjo

November 4th, 2009 at 9:41 PM ^

Ohio State Football Uniform Statement
One-time homage to be paid to 1954 national champions

COLUMBUS, Ohio – A statement from Ohio State director of athletics Gene Smith:

“During spring, 2009, Ohio State was invited by Nike to participate in its Rivalry uniform program with several other universities from around the nation. They offered us a chance to try a new uniform product featuring cutting-edge fabrics and technology; participation in the program also offered us a one-time opportunity to salute one of those great championship teams that have built the Ohio State football tradition.

“Our coaches and players were excited to see the different elements Nike presented in the prototype designs and samples. The uniform elements are still in production, and we are extremely eager to see the finished product when it arrives.

“For this special program, we chose to recognize the achievements of our undefeated 1954 national championship team, winning the Big Ten title outright before capturing a Rose Bowl victory. These great Buckeyes celebrated their 55th anniversary with us at the Minnesota game, and this is another way for us to pay homage to their stellar achievements.

“Our fans will be able to get the first look at these unique uniforms on Sunday, Nov. 15, when we will share photos of the finished product on our website OhioStateBuckeyes.com. Fans can also take a look at the actual uniform up close that week in our official Team Shop in the Schottenstein Center. And our team will wear these custom designs when the Buckeyes take the field Nov. 21 up north in Ann Arbor.

“Again, this is a one-time opportunity to honor a great championship team. We have no plans to make any changes to the traditional Buckeye uniform for the foreseeable future.”

the_white_tiger

November 4th, 2009 at 9:44 PM ^

Dude, why would you even say that? They were one of the best college football teams of all time! No one could beat them, maybe not even the Minnesota Vikings! Michigan got shelled by them the year before, bad. This Schembecler guy is new, how could he do better?

Oh, yeah. Lolprogramdefiningwin.

UMphd

November 4th, 2009 at 9:56 PM ^

...they should wear the HELMETS of the 1954 team. I don't just mean the design, I mean 1954 plastic and padding, too.

Yeah, that's the ticket.

Bando Calrissian

November 4th, 2009 at 11:05 PM ^

Take off the tinfoil hat and just enjoy the throwbacks, man. It's Michigan-Ohio State, it's not a road game against Iowa. This game, by its very nature, is special, and honors the past just as much as it celebrates the present.

Who the heck cares if they're wearing throwbacks on the road?

Tater

November 4th, 2009 at 11:56 PM ^

AAMOF, I have a big problem with it. OSU has gotten so arrogant that they are showing blatant disrespect to not only the current UM team, but to the rivalry itself. Gimmicks are for other teams and other games; the UM/OSU rivlary doesn't need any of that shit. OSU knows that, but they choose to rub their current streak in UM's faces.

Maybe they will have one of their most painful upsets to "celebrate" in 2064.

bringthewood

November 5th, 2009 at 9:21 AM ^

If we could only get a few hundred Woody lookalikes and a few hundred dressed like Clemson football players and replay the hit over and over again throughout the stands during the game that would really be something.

That and a banner showing each OSU coach and the date of his firing (you don't get to resign or retire at OSU).

Bando Calrissian

November 4th, 2009 at 10:38 PM ^

OSU's Scout board has people saying that Michigan has agreed to wear throwbacks as well, which strikes me as odd because, well, we already wear throwbacks. Unless we decide to put numbers on the helmets and use the old-school number font.