Buckeyes to wear "special" uniforms in Ann Arbor
http://freep.com/article/20091104/SPORTS06/91104084/1322/Ohio-State-to-…
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OSU's gonna wear special Nike uniforms at the Big House in a few weeks....not big news, just thought I'd share.
November 4th, 2009 at 9:19 PM ^
i bet the uniforms are scarlet
November 4th, 2009 at 9:24 PM ^
I bet you're right.
November 4th, 2009 at 9:25 PM ^
not trying to be a smart ass, i meant their home jerseys because of the rule change this year
November 4th, 2009 at 9:32 PM ^
Oh no, I know. It's just that the "special" jersy thing really would suggest scarlet especially after the rule change. I was agreeing.
November 5th, 2009 at 9:36 AM ^
It is suppose to be all silver, pants, jersey, and helmet.
November 4th, 2009 at 9:26 PM ^
The whole group: a douche-canoe
November 5th, 2009 at 3:03 PM ^
Will they be a Failboat? Here's hoping.
November 4th, 2009 at 9:22 PM ^
red and silver like usual
November 4th, 2009 at 9:40 PM ^
It's sad, but this is not as bad as visiting the freep's site.
November 4th, 2009 at 9:31 PM ^
White helmet, red stripe. That's what I was told. I can't really verify it.
November 4th, 2009 at 9:37 PM ^
A quick Google search says that you're right.
November 4th, 2009 at 9:42 PM ^
The lack of stickers will be even more apparent on Pryor's helmet
November 5th, 2009 at 1:12 AM ^
Then again, everyone would have stickers.
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.”
November 5th, 2009 at 5:34 AM ^
It looks like the cover to an off-Broadway all-male revue of "The Chorus Line."
November 5th, 2009 at 7:06 AM ^
Check out the jazz hands the OSU punter has going on.
November 5th, 2009 at 10:09 AM ^
was so important back then! Never forget!!!
November 6th, 2009 at 11:50 AM ^
I have no idea how I can verify this one, but the current rumor is that Nike paid off Michigan, Ohio State, and Adidas, and that Michigan will be wearing Nike unis for the game.
November 4th, 2009 at 9:32 PM ^
they wear the "commemorative" 1969 jerseys.
Clearly Nike is clueless. Adidas it is.
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.
November 4th, 2009 at 9:55 PM ^
it made me sad that the tiger ate Roy.
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.
November 4th, 2009 at 10:07 PM ^
This is going to look very cool. I was pretty excited when the NCAA lifted their asinine rules on jersey colors for road teams, and was hoping something like this would happen.
November 5th, 2009 at 1:15 AM ^
didn't mean to plagiarize your joke in my post above...didn't read yours until after I posted.
Me = Lame
November 5th, 2009 at 8:45 AM ^
That joke belongs to no one man.
November 5th, 2009 at 10:05 AM ^
I liked it. I gave you a +1.
November 4th, 2009 at 10:25 PM ^
their 1954 championship team (they beat UM 21-7 that season) in the Big House.
That is like a slap in the face.
If anyone on the team needed extra motivation to get fired up, here it is.
November 4th, 2009 at 10:56 PM ^
This is a huge slap in the face. You do not honor teams past when you are on the road.
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?
November 4th, 2009 at 11:19 PM ^
in the Big House.
My problem is that they are sending out press releases about how they are paying tribute to their '54 championship team in the Big House.
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.
November 5th, 2009 at 1:16 AM ^
Methinks the vest won't try this sort of thing when we're actually good again.
November 5th, 2009 at 6:11 AM ^
Bite your tongue!
November 4th, 2009 at 10:35 PM ^
In honor of the 31st Anniversary of Woody's last game.
November 5th, 2009 at 8:47 AM ^
Your best post ever.
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).
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.
November 5th, 2009 at 12:05 AM ^
has people who shit in coolers on it. I wouldn't take their word as gospel.
November 5th, 2009 at 12:18 AM ^
Or maybe they will look toward the future and finally wear the maize jerseys!
November 5th, 2009 at 9:03 PM ^
We'll make 'em glow in the dark, so we can haz our NITE GAMEZ! EEEEEEE
November 5th, 2009 at 1:18 AM ^
and gray face masks
November 4th, 2009 at 10:41 PM ^
They should be wearing straight jackets.
November 4th, 2009 at 10:43 PM ^
http://sportsdesigner.blogs.com/photos/uncategorized/bayha2.jpg
They will be silver.
November 5th, 2009 at 1:47 AM ^
Maybe they will be silver sweatervests. That would tie together their douchy 1906 uniforms with their douchy 55th anniversary celebration and their douchy coach. It all comes full circle.
November 4th, 2009 at 10:57 PM ^
Who celebrates the 55th anniversary of a championship?
Now, the 40th anniversary of 24-12? THAT means something.
November 4th, 2009 at 11:09 PM ^
They could wear Pink for all I care and I still wouldn't give two shits about Ohio State. They all should wear targets!