Keep the white pants for road games or nah?

Submitted by Wolverine Devotee on

I say yes. I've gotten so used to them that it actually looked weird to me for a moment seeing the Citrus Bowl practice photos with the white jerseys and Maize pants.

Here's a mock up by a message board poster from SportsLogo.net of what it would look like next year with Maize pants.

 

 

 

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Victor Hale II

January 3rd, 2016 at 8:15 PM ^

I liked them but do hope they return to maize pants for 2016. I don't consider myself to be any sort of arbiter on who gets the #1, but I couldn't be upset if Jehu wore it come September. However, I don't like the number changes as a general rule. Historically I could always associate a given number with a given player (or players), and it stuck in my mind for years and years. The past few years has made that more difficult.

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Don

January 3rd, 2016 at 8:15 PM ^

and didn't like them any better forty years later.

However, they're not remotely in the same universe of sartorial suck as the clowniforms we wore during the previous AD/coaching regime, so if white pants are the worst it'll get under Harbaugh, I've got no complaints.

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megaswami

January 3rd, 2016 at 8:15 PM ^

I think the white jersey and pants needs to be cleaned up. I think the stripes have to go. I would like to see the white, navy, and maize paints used interchangeably. The key is to keep things simple, let the helmets carry the uniform.



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LSAClassOf2000

January 3rd, 2016 at 8:18 PM ^

I was skeptical of the white pants when they were announced, but I will admit that I didn't mind the look at all really once I saw it in an actual game. Although I would slightly prefer a switch back to maize as per the Jumpman preliminaries above, I wouldn't be terribly upset if the white pants hung around. No real strong feelings either way, just a slight aesthetic preference. 

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mastodon

January 4th, 2016 at 12:38 AM ^

This would be hilarious if it were just some Photoshop joke.  Sorry for the trip down memory lane, but wanted to show the block M white pants, which I think would be way better than the striped whites.

Whoever designed and/or approved these really should be shot.

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BlueInDallas

January 3rd, 2016 at 8:22 PM ^

I absolutely loved the clean, crisp look of the white jerseys, especially the minimalist stripes on the sleeves. I'm indifferent to the pants as long as the jerseys remain the same.

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Yostal

January 3rd, 2016 at 8:24 PM ^

Maize pants.  And fix the sleeve stripes to be the 1980s style.  But this is a minor quibble.  I have faith that Nike understands that the Michigan brand is not one that needs to be tinkered with extensively.

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Mr. Owl

January 3rd, 2016 at 8:25 PM ^

Hey, whatever the fans want.  I say we march an elected leader into Harbaugh's office to tell him exactly why the pants need to me maize.  And maybe some extra piping.  Maybe a chrome lightning bolt & numbers that are in a flame font.  Nike, yo!

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bamf16

January 3rd, 2016 at 8:31 PM ^

It's an iconic photo, and I have no reason to doubt those who say they've heard that the move to Nike and the Jumpman logo will help with recruits.

 

But I don't like it on a football uniform.

 

 

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swan flu

January 3rd, 2016 at 8:36 PM ^

WD, (or anyone else but I figure he will know for sure) When does the adidas contract expire and when can Nike sell Michigan gear? I haven't bought a thing since Nike won the contract and I'm jonesing for new stuff.

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kawter

January 3rd, 2016 at 8:38 PM ^

Hated them at first (especially seeing the game in person). But have to say I agree with OP 100% about seeing the traditional maize pants in practice and then seeing strange.



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