Wisconsin vs Nebraska / Night Games Open Thread:

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---#3 LSU vs. Towson (7p)

---#6 S. Carolina vs. Kentucky (7p)

---#15 TCU vs. SMU (7p)

---#12 Texas vs. Oklahoma St. (7:50p)

---#19 Louisville vs. S. Miss (8p)

---#22 Nebraska vs. Wisconsin (8p)

---#1 Alabama vs. Ole Miss (9:15p)

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The_Doc

September 29th, 2012 at 10:54 PM ^

   Nebrasksa and Wisconsin's new Adidas uniforms are really something to talk about. Last year, when watching this game, it was difficult to tell each team apart. Both featured strictly red and white in their uniforms, a boring combination IMO. In addition, they both featured two stripes along side the pants and shoulder pads. Even the letters on the helmets looked similar to each other.

In order to solve this aesthetic crisis, Adidas deccided to incorporate black into Nebraska's unis, and gave Wisconsin red above the shoulder pads and a different W. Nebraska's black helmet looks sharp; however, it clashes with the red pants and jerseys. A black pant would compliment the black helmet well. Having too much black though could upset the Nebraska tradidtionalists who are used to seeing the regular red and white on Saturdays. 

     In Wisconsin's case the jersey looks nice, with the exception that the W is oversied and unintimidating. The block W, like the block M, brings more to the table and looks less elementary. In conclusion, I applaud Adidas's attempt to eliminate the homogenous apperances of these two teams and give them more of an identity. A few adjustments here and there can go a long way in improving these teams normally below average uniforms. 

On a side note, Nebraska and Wisconsin need to returf their fields. Their paint is so worn down that the red has turned into a purplish brown. I understand not every program has the luxuries that Michigan has, but these turfs are brutal IMHO.

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aiglick

September 29th, 2012 at 11:12 PM ^

C'mon Wisconsin O get it in gear. Put together one of those infuriatingly long grinding drives you're good. For the love of the game don't run it straight into the teeth of the defense. Try the edges.

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Bodogblog

September 29th, 2012 at 11:16 PM ^

Have you seen Ohio sell out their traditions twice today? Once for AT&T and some assholes on college FB tour, and again for dotting the i with Hyundai. Arizona likewise dispensing with all self-respect, so I guess that's a thing now.

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