Did we have alternate helmets?

Submitted by Brhino on September 8th, 2013 at 2:18 PM

So the buzz before the game was alternate uniforms and non-standard helmets. Then the team came out, and from my vantage point in row 85 (and later from the replay on BTN) it looked like our standard stuff. However, I'm browsing the Upchurch photo set and I see this one:

So I guess we had custom helmets after all, with little blue specks in them? Did anyone else watching at home or in person completely fail to notice this?

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FabFiver5

September 8th, 2013 at 2:20 PM ^

Yes, the entire helmet was sparkle paint. This differs from last year when only the wings were sparkle paint.

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NashvilleMaize…

September 8th, 2013 at 2:21 PM ^

I think they added the sparkles to the helmet last season

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EricTheActor

September 8th, 2013 at 2:41 PM ^

True story, speaking of sparkles, our waitress at the Jug on Friday was named Sparkles. I asked if that was her real name and she said, "no, I just like that color."

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Red_Lee

September 8th, 2013 at 3:14 PM ^

I love the sparkle color of the rainbow.

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gwrock

September 9th, 2013 at 12:54 AM ^

I like that color, too. And Europe is my favorite country.

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ArbitraryUserName

September 8th, 2013 at 2:22 PM ^

Relevant previous thread:

http://mgoblog.com/mgoboard/mvictors-uncovers-winged-helmet-paint-change

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The Geek

September 8th, 2013 at 2:23 PM ^

this was covered already

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Boomer519

September 8th, 2013 at 5:13 PM ^

That article stats thay the gold flecks were put in just the maize stripes. Last night's helmet had the full on bass boat treatment to entire thing, maize and blue.

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Gordon

September 8th, 2013 at 2:23 PM ^

What's the difference?

"Alternate uniforms" should only really count if it's a noticeable change.

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angry byrne

September 8th, 2013 at 2:30 PM ^

So the key for DB is to change the uniforms gradually, so that no one notices until WHAM three years from now we'll all realize they're wearing chrome helmets and pink pants.

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Brown Bear

September 8th, 2013 at 2:46 PM ^

Well they have gradually changed over the last 100+ years so I think we still have a ways to go before chrome and pink happens.

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Bando Calrissian

September 8th, 2013 at 2:49 PM ^

Aside from the addition of manufacturer and conference wordmarks, and a small Block M here or there, how have the home uniforms "gradually changed" in any meaningful or drastic way since the introduction of the winged helmet in 1938?

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The Barwis Effect

September 8th, 2013 at 2:57 PM ^

The font used for the uniform numbers has changed.

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snarling wolverine

September 8th, 2013 at 2:58 PM ^

We have tinkered a little with the shade of maize (and possibly also the blue - it seems to have gotten a tiny shade lighter from what it was in the '70s), and added names to the back of the jerseys.

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Brown Bear

September 8th, 2013 at 3:03 PM ^

This link summarizes all the changes over the years. http://mvictors.com/?page_id=63647 There haven't been any major changes or drastic changes and that is my point. There have been slight changes over the years and that is the nature of uniforms. If they totally redesign the uniform in a drastic manner ill be right there bitching with you but they haven't. Paint technology is constantly changing, this isn't even noticeable unless up close inspecting of it. If it looks better on tv though I see no harm in it. I saw nobody bitching last night during the game about these "new" helmets.

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Creedence Tapes

September 8th, 2013 at 5:52 PM ^

awesome. +1

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angry byrne

September 8th, 2013 at 7:00 PM ^

Your link is a neat look at the uniform transitions through the years. My original comment was a joke, primarily aimed at the 'sky is falling' and 'blame DB for everything' camps. Of course there are going to be minor changes and improvements as new materials become available, and for the most part, that's what UM does. But do you really think that the bumblebee uniforms fall into the 'minor' changes category?

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Brown Bear

September 8th, 2013 at 7:53 PM ^

I know you were kidding, my reply was directed at angry grumpy ol get off my lawn Bando. The bumblebee unis were a one game deal. Similar to a bowl game. Nothing to get overly worked up over. How about those gigantic rose bowl shoulder patches back in the day? Hideous! One game though and it's not a big deal. If they change the regular uniform to the bumblebee ill be right there with you pissed. One game deals I'm not going to get worked up over.

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M-Wolverine

September 9th, 2013 at 12:57 AM ^

The wings have gotten obviously more sleek over time and less blocky.

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angry byrne

September 8th, 2013 at 3:00 PM ^

That's what DB wants you to think. He's got you right where he wants you.

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SalvatoreQuattro

September 8th, 2013 at 2:30 PM ^

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Wolverine Devotee

September 8th, 2013 at 2:36 PM ^

Speaking of helmets, my friend suggested Michigan try Maize facemasks for a game.

No. Oh God, no. It looked like something Delaware would wear.

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stephenrjking

September 8th, 2013 at 2:37 PM ^

We did in fact have special jerseys and special, awesome helmets for the game yesterday.
Because our uniforms and helmets are totally awesome just the way they are.

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Cake Or Death

September 8th, 2013 at 3:46 PM ^

is right on the money.

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alanmfrench

September 8th, 2013 at 2:50 PM ^

Are actually called "Robin Sparkles." It's Canadian paint. Now I'm going to the mall. Peace out.

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MH20

September 8th, 2013 at 2:55 PM ^

I was going to be sorely disappointed if there wasn't a Robin Sparkles reference in here. Nicely done.

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tpilews

September 8th, 2013 at 2:50 PM ^

I did notice the metallic blue in the helmets during the broadcast last night. Nice, subtle change. I bet they look great out in the sun.

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the Glove

September 8th, 2013 at 3:00 PM ^

I think a lot of people owe David Brandon an apology for the meltdown about him yesterday. He was a man of his word and didn't mess with the uniforms. He also help put on a hell of an event.

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4godkingandwol…

September 8th, 2013 at 3:15 PM ^

Don't hold your breath on that one, but I agree.

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Sten Carlson

September 8th, 2013 at 3:18 PM ^

This x 1000! Grown men whining like 3 year olds about a rumor that there were might possibly allegedly be alternative uniforms -- all your panties in knots and the didn't even happen, fer fok sake! Guys going off on DB, talking all kinds of crap about tradition, branding, and generally being bitchly aught to be ashamed of themselves.

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Wee-Bey Brice

September 8th, 2013 at 3:55 PM ^

Agreed. Tired of seeing grown men acting like high school girls with all the constant whining about little to nothing. If anybody has the right to bitch about anything it should be Stephen Ross... who hasn't bitched about anything.

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DealerCamel

September 8th, 2013 at 3:27 PM ^

The students were up in arms and actually booed Dave Brandon when he walked onto the field because of the GA debacle.

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snarling wolverine

September 8th, 2013 at 3:56 PM ^

If by "debacle" you mean "actually having a full student section at kickoff," sign me up for more of them.

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TIMMMAAY

September 8th, 2013 at 5:10 PM ^

Even the sparkly helmets didn't bother me much at all. I hate the whole uniformz idea, and am not a fan of the way we're handling the "Legends" jerseys. This was well done.

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Trobdcso

September 8th, 2013 at 3:00 PM ^

Uhhh huuuh.

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rob f

September 8th, 2013 at 3:51 PM ^

go way back, even to the times of Tom Harmon:

Even alternate helmets.

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no joke its hoke

September 8th, 2013 at 4:18 PM ^

I've never bitched about any of the throw back stuff but get that bull shit glitter off the fucking helmets.

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I Hate Buckeyes

September 8th, 2013 at 4:30 PM ^

It's called flake... not sparkle.

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Boomer519

September 8th, 2013 at 5:18 PM ^

I noticed the fleck in the blue of the helmets last night. This was diffrent from last year when only the maize portion had the fleck as the previous article posted.

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