September 7th, 2013 at 11:32 AM ^
September 7th, 2013 at 11:40 AM ^
September 7th, 2013 at 11:46 AM ^
They're is going to be an increase in uniform sales to the young, hip crowd.
September 7th, 2013 at 11:33 AM ^
September 7th, 2013 at 11:36 AM ^
Am I mistaken or did DB not say quite clearly there would be no alternate jerseys this year? If this is true so help me I will pen quite the angry blog post.
September 7th, 2013 at 11:40 AM ^
September 7th, 2013 at 11:36 AM ^
September 7th, 2013 at 11:41 AM ^
September 7th, 2013 at 11:47 AM ^
September 7th, 2013 at 1:20 PM ^
But your argument here is weak sauce. Yes, there have been "changes". That's not even in the same ballpark of the UNIFORMZ we have been subjected to under Brandon's regime. Just ugh.
September 7th, 2013 at 12:24 PM ^
Tiny tweaks over several decades isn't the major changes we are complaining about here. And this isn't one change; it's 6 major overhauls in 26 games:
--UTL 2011 uniforms
--Bumblebee 2011
--Sugar Bowl 2012
--Alabama 2012
--Outback Bowl 2013 (which were illegal according to NCAA regulations)
--Possibly tonight
Add in the changes to the helmets (Matte finish and added numbers) and that's an awful lot of change happening in a short period of time. My only hope is they truly do look like NASCAR uniforms so people such as yourself join our ranks.
September 7th, 2013 at 11:38 AM ^
Brady Hoke said there won't be any alternates this year.
BRADY HOKE WOULDN'T LIE TO US WOULD HE?
But seriously people, calm the hell down and let's just win.
September 7th, 2013 at 11:37 AM ^
My shirt is different. #fashionz
September 7th, 2013 at 11:39 AM ^
September 7th, 2013 at 11:43 AM ^
September 7th, 2013 at 11:44 AM ^
If this is true, they should bring back the 2011 UTL ones. Those were definitely the best of the alternates.
September 7th, 2013 at 11:48 AM ^
Although the bar is low
- MSU Bumblebee disaster
- South Carolina "What number is he wearing" mess
- Alabama maize shoulders (admittedly ok)
- Virginia Tech blue shoulder stripes - actually this is probably either the best or 2nd best
FEAR THE BUMBLEBEE
September 7th, 2013 at 11:54 AM ^
September 7th, 2013 at 12:08 PM ^
September 7th, 2013 at 1:21 PM ^
Disagree. I still cringe when I see those. I thought they were hideous.
September 7th, 2013 at 11:45 AM ^
I suppose I'm ok with alternate uniforms as long as they don't look like total sh*t which Dave Brandon has not proven to be adept at yet. After the bumblee debacle, I'll never trust again
September 7th, 2013 at 11:46 AM ^
If we live in a day and age in which we have to exploit every possible avenue to make more money, and, if our normal home jerseys are the best in college football, why don't we waltz out in our bee costumes against IU and Minnesota, and actually wear our classic uniforms for the classic games.
(Yes, I know that if we beat a big team while wearing uniformz, people will buy more of them.)
/getoffmylawntoo
September 7th, 2013 at 11:47 AM ^
Ah well. Gotta push the brand in prime time.
September 7th, 2013 at 11:55 AM ^
September 7th, 2013 at 12:00 PM ^
September 7th, 2013 at 12:07 PM ^
"Turn back the clock" night in honor of Tom Harmon.
Basically the same as today's with all the bells and whistles and stripes and logos removed. And a block M on the socks.
September 7th, 2013 at 12:09 PM ^
September 7th, 2013 at 12:19 PM ^
This is not about Dave Brandon. Its about the Michigan uniform. The question is, are alternate uniforms an enhancement or a detraction. On the one hand, is the camp that really hates them. On the other hand is the camp that does not care (neutral). There are maybe three people that like them. Thing is, if they were tastefully done, that would be one thing. They are all inferior to the traditional uniforms.
Dave Brandon has been a magnificent AD, otherwise. He just has little fashion sense.
September 7th, 2013 at 12:27 PM ^
interested in seeing what they came up with.
I'm not a member of the "hate all changes to the Jersey" crew. get with it or get over it.
who knows, Adidas might get it right. /s
September 7th, 2013 at 12:28 PM ^
September 7th, 2013 at 12:28 PM ^
Respect The Process guise. I really don't like DB at all anymore if this is true. He's done great in raising dollars, and expanding the athletic campus, but he's killing The Brand (ironically).
September 7th, 2013 at 1:03 PM ^
September 7th, 2013 at 2:06 PM ^
Yes, he is. Have a seat scparks.
September 7th, 2013 at 1:34 PM ^
Yeah, I think he is. If this happens as suggested here, I think he's gone way too far. Again, if it happens.
And no, I don't think I'll "sit this one out". Explain to me why your opinion on the matter has more merit than mine...
September 7th, 2013 at 12:32 PM ^
They add nothing to the game and look really boring compared to the regular, modern uniforms. I don't have a problem per se with special game uniforms, but at least make them cool and modern somehow.
September 7th, 2013 at 12:36 PM ^
If true - and if it's not a completely subtle/trivial change...
Fuck you, Brandon. The only thing I don't like about seeing video and photos from UTL is not seeing Michigan against Notre Dame in each team's classic uniform. To me, those images would be much nicer if we had been wearing, you know, the best uniform in sports. This crap is so misplaced for a home game against Notre Dame.
Okay, rant over and time to calm down and get back to getting excited for the game.
September 7th, 2013 at 1:01 PM ^
September 7th, 2013 at 2:07 PM ^
STFU. You are incorrect always.
September 7th, 2013 at 12:36 PM ^
Michigan in alternate uniforms is like the guy that buys a brand new Mercedes E class or BMW 5 series and then prompty goes and buys 22 inch spinners and adds wheel well chrome to boot.
These people never understand that subtlety is the mission plan.
September 7th, 2013 at 1:02 PM ^
And the away uni maize piping and number trim is like putting aftermarket gold pinstripes all over either of those cars.
September 7th, 2013 at 1:16 PM ^
Michigan's an S Class
September 7th, 2013 at 1:17 PM ^
Actually Michigan is an M5. A performance machine full of only purpose. An S class is for luxury buffs. Serious drivers want more performance.
September 7th, 2013 at 1:23 PM ^
an M5? ehh.. to each his own.
I'm damn sure were no E Class though.
September 7th, 2013 at 1:38 PM ^
Agreed. Although I'd take an E55 AMG E class over an S class any day.
September 7th, 2013 at 12:40 PM ^
Big games and special uniforms will attract the interest of our high profile recruits attending tonight. The direction of the program is trending upwards... so don't let an alternate uniform put a bad taste in your mouth.
September 7th, 2013 at 12:56 PM ^
The game will draw attention, the alternate uniformz are just distraction. That has become our culture. Get off my lawn.
September 7th, 2013 at 2:16 PM ^
Alabama doesn't need uniformz to recruit and we do?
September 7th, 2013 at 12:46 PM ^
Oh heavens! Better light my degree on fire!
September 7th, 2013 at 12:54 PM ^
September 7th, 2013 at 1:02 PM ^