Cool new CFB helmets

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August 30th, 2012 at 9:12 AM
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Cool new CFB helmets

Season is just HOURS away....

ESPN (yes, I know, boo, hiss, etc. etc.) has a page summarizing D-I* (*I refuse to use the FBS/FCS titles) uniform and helmet changes.... http://espn.go.com/espn/playbook/story/_/id/8312659/uni-watch-comprehensive-preview-2012-college-football-gear-part-1

A couple of helmet changes caught my eye, they are REALLY kewl:

Rutgers is going with a "chrome" helmet, but not a smooth or glittery finish aka tUOS, but kind of like marks from swords after battle, they call them "battle scars" -- its pretty neat, up close.  Whether it plays nice of TV is another matter; definitely would have been lost on a standard def TV ten years ago, but on a 52" HDTV, it should be pretty popping ..... http://media.nj.com/star-ledger/photo/2012/05/10930004-standard.jpg

Army is moving to this bizarre, "toasted" colors with brown stripe -- it's not as nice as the camoflage helmet they had a few years ago against Navy (Best. Uniform. Ever.*) (*other than one with wings), but its very eye-catching.  Now, if it's still eye-catching after 3 hours, I'm not so sure.  But at first blush, it's nice... .http://farm9.static.flickr.com/8293/7807948246_4a84c6a955_o.png

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August 30th, 2012 at 9:16 AM | Considering that Rutgers is (Score:5 Normal)
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Considering that Rutgers is the "Scarlet Knights", I really like the changeup of the helmet to look more like armor.  Really cool IMO

 

August 30th, 2012 at 1:42 PM | Can't believe this hasn't been done yet (Score:2)
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August 30th, 2012 at 9:17 AM | -1 for saying kewl. (Score:5 Normal)
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-1 for saying kewl.

August 30th, 2012 at 9:41 AM | Yes (Score:-1 Flamebait)
August 30th, 2012 at 9:46 AM | -1 (Score:5 Normal)
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August 30th, 2012 at 9:19 AM | The Army helmet looks like a (Score:3 Normal)
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The Army helmet looks like a marshmellow after it sits on top of a camp fire. It is almost the perfect burn-ness. 

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August 30th, 2012 at 9:23 AM | Saw the uniwatch column (Score:2)
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Thanks for sharing. At least, as of yesterday, MSU wasn't in the "B1G" section of the preview.

 

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August 30th, 2012 at 9:26 AM | So... (Score:2)
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I'm the only one who thinks the Rutgers helmets look over done? Shouldn't the scratches be on AFTER the game?

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August 30th, 2012 at 10:58 AM | Seriously. Check out pics of (Score:2)
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Seriously. Check out pics of Mike Martin after a hard game. Scratches should be earned.

August 30th, 2012 at 11:09 AM | Yes! (Score:1)
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I just responded to an earlier post saying the same thing. If they are going to make scars they should come naturally throughout the game/season and worn like a helmet sticker...the scarred ones showing those getting after it the most (for the most part - save the qb).

August 30th, 2012 at 9:29 AM | Honest quesiton here (Score:2)
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Seriously, now, because I don't know and I'm not sure where to look for it. Looking at these helmets made me think of something.

How will Elliot Mealer, or any player with the wiry, bushy beard that stands off a few inches from the chin, fasten their hin strap? That ain't a whispy think you can just brush out of the way.  Do they just strap it under the jaw instead?

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August 30th, 2012 at 10:00 AM | Mealer's beard is his chin (Score:3 Normal)
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Mealer's beard is his chin strap.

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August 30th, 2012 at 10:31 AM | +1 for EPIC avatar! I didn't (Score:4 Normal)
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+1 for EPIC avatar!

I didn't realize that UM was not going to be wearing the numbers on the helmets this year. All I can say is "Thank (insert favorite deity-like figure)!". I really hated those numbers.

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August 30th, 2012 at 11:01 AM | I think the players did (Score:2)
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I think the players liked the numbers.  But they were the only ones that did.  The color didn't even match the wings!

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August 30th, 2012 at 9:45 AM | Wow I can't beleive Nebraska and Wisco (Score:4 Normal)
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I can't beleive that Nebraska and Wisco are actually going to wear those absolutely hideous jerseys.  I don't know who designed them or who approved them both get an EPIC FAIL for those jerseys.  Even when we have terrible alternate uni's (ie the evil bumble bee that was MSU) they are still nowhere near that bad. 

August 30th, 2012 at 9:52 AM | I like Rutgers' helmet (Score:1)
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It's different and of course it's shiny like a lot of new designs. Thumbs up

August 30th, 2012 at 10:13 AM | I actually kind of like (Score:2)
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I actually kind of like Minnesota's matte helmet.

August 30th, 2012 at 10:55 AM | Agreed. (Score:2)
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I do too.  Overall, I'm a fan of the matte helmets, except for OHIO.  It doesn't look good in green.

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August 30th, 2012 at 10:23 AM | Those (Score:3 Normal)
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Those Army ones are pretty sweeeeeeet...

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August 30th, 2012 at 10:45 AM | That Rutgers helmet is one of (Score:1)
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That Rutgers helmet is one of the sickest helmets I've ever seen. Good for them, honestly.

August 30th, 2012 at 11:05 AM | Only thing that gets me (Score:1)
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Why fabricate the battle scars? why not just never clean and polish up your helmet for the whole season and let them come naturally? That would almost be a sign of a helmet sticker, shows who's getting after it and right up there on the front lines.

August 30th, 2012 at 10:53 AM | Oregon puts what color to wear on the ticket (Score:2)
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If we ever want to get a Maize Out right (has that been abandoned?), we should go with the Oregon way: put what color to wear on the ticket.  http://www.goducks.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=500&ATCLID=205667768

So ours would say to wear "BLUE, BLUE, BLUE, MAIZE, BLUE, BLUE" or whatever.  It's never going to happen, is it?

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August 30th, 2012 at 11:01 AM | Wrong (Score:3 Normal)
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The tickets should say maize, maize, maize, maize, maize, maize, maize. Go blue, wear maize. Always.

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August 30th, 2012 at 11:04 AM | Well, yes (Score:2)
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Well, yes, but people outside the student section wear primarily blue.  If we could get them to do one game of Maize, it would be great.

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August 30th, 2012 at 1:24 PM | Unless it's freezing outside, (Score:2)
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Unless it's freezing outside, then people outside the student section wear whatever coat is warmest, regardless of color.

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August 30th, 2012 at 11:01 AM | This has happened (Score:1)
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I have old tickets that say MAIZE OUT on them.

August 30th, 2012 at 11:05 AM | I mean more obvious (Score:2)
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I mean make it more obvious.  "Wear Blue" on all tickets but one might be dumbed down enough for people to figure it out.  Or not.

I know we used to have them; does this year have a Maize Out?

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August 30th, 2012 at 10:56 AM | Rumors aswirl (Score:1)
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about new Georgia Tech helmets. 

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1316635-breaking-down-the-new-georgia...

I, personally, think they're super badass.

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August 30th, 2012 at 10:56 AM | This all (Score:3 Normal)
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makes me want to die

August 30th, 2012 at 11:01 AM | Agreed. (Score:1)
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And I can not believe that Michigan is wearing those uniforms.  They look like a bad joke version of Michigan.

August 30th, 2012 at 11:16 AM | The fact that (Score:4 Normal)
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the article began with "The big trend in college football uniforms this year is..." made me shudder.

This is football, not a Paris haute couture fashion show.

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August 30th, 2012 at 11:02 AM | Arizona Copper (Score:2)
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The alternate Arizona helmet is pretty sweet.  They claim to be the first team to ever wear a copper helmet, which is somehow surprising even though I can't think of a school with copper as a color.

August 30th, 2012 at 11:04 AM | Trends (Score:1)
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I like that the general trend in uniforms is towards simpler, bolder jerseys and matte finish helmets.  I'm not a big fan of the gray jerseys or the nike flywire collar that every team seems to be rocking but I expect to see more teams going towards that thanks to the nfl.

 

August 30th, 2012 at 11:08 AM | Eastern (Score:2)
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I hope Eastern wears the new grey uni at home...they will be invisible on the backdrop of that stadium.

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August 30th, 2012 at 11:10 AM | CMU (Score:1)
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I thought their unis stood out and looked to be quite an improvement from previous years.

August 30th, 2012 at 11:25 AM | Auburn practice shorts (Score:1)
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Seems like Kenny is a trend setter.

August 30th, 2012 at 11:33 AM | This helmet uniform situation (Score:1)
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This helmet uniform situation is getting out of control

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August 30th, 2012 at 11:42 AM | Maryland Trims Down (Score:2)
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"Last year, Maryland had approximately 1,372 uniform combinations." - from the article

I had wondered about this. Whatever the actual number, Maryland became to uniforms what Imelda Marcos became to shoes, it seemed. In any case, it is nice to see they've trimmed this down to a home uniform and an away uniform, although I will say that the black and gold piping on the shoulders and legs makes me wonder if I should just avoid the Terps all the same. The helmet is not the "pride" helmet, but I am starting to solidify my belief that Maryland's flag is not terribly uniform-friendly.

The West Virginia gray uniforms actually aren't bad, in my opinion. In comparison to some of the others here, they are actually somewhat understated, which isn't a bad thing necessarily.

 

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August 30th, 2012 at 1:17 PM | matte (Score:1)
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I love the matte paint jobs on helmets (and cars). It wouldn't work for Michigan (if it isn't broke...) but it looks good on solid, dark helmets (like the Duke helmet). Like it alot.

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