December 16th, 2011 at 12:22 PM ^
I still miss nike...
December 16th, 2011 at 12:25 PM ^
Yea so do I
December 16th, 2011 at 12:54 PM ^
Let Nike continue to make Oregon look like clowns on the field while giving their athletic department a blank check. I don't want any UM $$ to help with that.
December 16th, 2011 at 1:08 PM ^
Almost wouldn't have hurt as much had we not worn them against Spartina in Trash Tornado Spartyland. Even their ridiculous Colorado State knock-offs couldn't conceal the truth. OMG CLOWNS!
December 16th, 2011 at 2:55 PM ^
"Trash Tornado Spartyland" FTW
Spartina...srsly?
December 16th, 2011 at 2:32 PM ^
I am far too lazy to put in the vast amonut of time and effort that would require.
December 16th, 2011 at 4:16 PM ^
the University staff who approved this design - not Adidas. The fixation on Nike v Adidas has always baffled me. The only way that ever made sense to me is if someone actually said they like the swoosh and they do not like the three-stripe triangle.
It is really interesting to see how strong of an emotional connection people have to Nike/Adidas. I wish people would just admit that is the basis for their opinion because the stuff for sale to the public from both companies is quite comparable.
And no I am not an Adidas employee :-)
December 16th, 2011 at 1:13 PM ^
I think it is old vs young in this situation. Lots of younger kids/recruits really like the Oregon uniforms. It may seem ugly or insignificant to some, but that kind of stuff catches the eyes of recruits.
December 16th, 2011 at 2:09 PM ^
As a member of the "younger" generation, I can assure you this is not the case. Boo Adidas and your 15,000 uniform variations!
December 16th, 2011 at 3:56 PM ^
As a marathon runner...BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!
I find running 26.2 miles rather fun.
December 16th, 2011 at 12:27 PM ^
I don't understand why people miss Nike. Nike and Adidas apparel are basically the same other than the logo.
December 16th, 2011 at 12:30 PM ^
Cus this is Michigan. We like things the way the used to be.
I'm only being half-sarcastic because I actually do miss Nike and I have no idea why...
December 16th, 2011 at 10:29 PM ^
bring back the local seamstresses! TRADITION!
December 16th, 2011 at 12:30 PM ^
I personally think the Maize in adidas stuff is way too bright. If it's a maize shirt, or a white/gray/blue shirt with a lot of maize writing or piping they usually don't look good.
probably just my personal preference, but there is a definite difference.
December 16th, 2011 at 12:38 PM ^
There is a noticeable difference between the more mustard-maize of Nike pre-2008 and the highlighter-maize of Adidas that's always reminded me of the blinding Oregon and West Virginia yellow.
December 16th, 2011 at 12:57 PM ^
Nike had plenty of florescent yellow, i think the change in color happened over time, not when M switched companies. Be mad at the school for not holding Adidas to maize Adidas is just doing what they think will sell, hard to blame a money making business for trying to make money. I just really haven't seen much of a difference.
December 16th, 2011 at 2:18 PM ^
Yeah I remember reading somehting about how the maize used in the 2006 (good year) season shirts was the "actual" maize. No idea if it's true and I definitely preferred the deeper shade.
December 16th, 2011 at 3:55 PM ^
I've heard that Nike actually "owned" that color of Maize and that has something to do with why we're no longer using it.
December 16th, 2011 at 4:28 PM ^
December 16th, 2011 at 1:04 PM ^
It's true. The Maize went way more neon with Adidas' arrival; especially the casual apparel. That, and it seemed like Nike respected our wishes to not change too much year-to-year. Then again, this was pre-"Combat unis/Oregon Weekly Abomination" era Nike. My Hart #20 home jersey is the only one I'll wear and I oh-so-badly want to get a #16. The Adidas track jacket is pretty dope, though.
December 16th, 2011 at 2:05 PM ^
December 16th, 2011 at 3:16 PM ^
that guy sounds like Nathan Explosion.
December 16th, 2011 at 2:30 PM ^
Disagree. Obviously this is subjective, but I feel Nike gear fits better than Adidas, and usually looks better too.
December 16th, 2011 at 6:02 PM ^
The numbers, and letters were falling off before halftime. In most games our players were wearing different styles of jerseys; never happened with Nike.
December 16th, 2011 at 2:31 PM ^
That dude isn't even wearing Nike (at least that can be seen).
December 16th, 2011 at 12:36 PM ^
December 16th, 2011 at 12:45 PM ^
I often have trouble figuring out the relative age of my 1997 National Championship t-shirt.
December 16th, 2011 at 12:39 PM ^
Had more imagination with their designs. Adidas, for the most part, are boring and baically cut and paste from school to school. Plus the highlighter yellow maize is awful (although that may be a TV visibility deal).
December 16th, 2011 at 12:43 PM ^
I have experienced a (percieved?) improvement in quality of construction and materials in the Adidas apparel I have purchased. The seams hold up better, and the fabric seems to me to maintain it's feel and color better.
December 16th, 2011 at 12:54 PM ^
I kind of like Adidas and the colors they use, but thats just me liking vibrant colors. It wouldn't bug me on which maize Michigan uses, the color is not the reason why I love Michigan!
December 16th, 2011 at 1:06 PM ^
We only talk about sports apparel company's that are with Michigan.
December 16th, 2011 at 1:23 PM ^
for the UTL unis, they are simply embarassing and the fiasco at Spartyland was salt in the wound.
The Sugar Bowl unis are OK, but this overdone stripe thing has to go!
I like the old Russel away unis, I would just add the maize trim around the blue numbers.
Nike didn't push to screw with our uniforms so much, but Adidas materials seem more durable and wearable. ClimaCool and ClimaLite are fantastic ideas, especially golf/polos and tees for the summer.
December 16th, 2011 at 2:34 PM ^
You do realize all of these companies make fabric similar to the ClimaLite? Nike has DriFit, UnderArmour is basically all made of similar materials, etc.
December 16th, 2011 at 4:37 PM ^
I have a Nike Barcelona jersey with fabric that is pretty much identical to the ClimaCool or whatever is in the Michigan jerseys. That said, I don't mind Adidas too much. Most of their gear has held up pretty well for me.
December 16th, 2011 at 5:18 PM ^
Did you happen to see how many jerseys got shredded this year? How many times the players changed at halftime?
I 100% respect your opinion, but mine is the uniforms kinda sucked this year. We as a brand have enough weight to keep Nike honest. Terrible examples, but look at Alabama & Penn State. Same uniform. Traditional & clean. Sponsered by Nike. Adidas dressed us up like rodeo clowns. Not to mention Nike is a far superior product. imho
December 16th, 2011 at 5:23 PM ^
Nike fits a lot better on MANBALL size guys. I'm 6'5 250 and Adidas makes nothing you can buy at the store.
December 16th, 2011 at 1:34 PM ^
All the BCS games have apparel provided by Nike.
http://www.shopncaasports.com/NCAASports_Michigan_Wolverines
There are several options for Michigan.
December 16th, 2011 at 1:45 PM ^
I've had an idea for a Michigan home uni for a few years now. the purest would hate it but personally i think it would look awesome. I'm terrible with graphic design or I might try and make a pic of my idea. I'll try and explain it Blue pants with maize piping down the side and maize block M at the hip. Blue Jersey with the Wings from the helmets on the shoulder pads. It would have to designed so the front of the wings (as on the helmet) hit right at the edge of the shoulder pads.
December 16th, 2011 at 1:51 PM ^
Hell No!
December 16th, 2011 at 2:35 PM ^
I am a purist. Not purest. And a graphic designer. Geezus god no.
December 16th, 2011 at 2:01 PM ^
Tell me where to buy the apparel with no advertising and I will be interested.
December 16th, 2011 at 2:16 PM ^
I go back and forth between saying it like Beavis and then like the Terminator.
Adi-das. aDEE...DAS. Adidas. Yeah. Adidas.