Equipment: Block M removed from home jersey and pants
We know there will be a new road jersey this season in the final year with adidas, but there has also been an expected tweak to the home jersey.
The criticized block M above the nameplate has been removed. Hopefully the M on the front bumper of the helmet follows it out the door.
New authentic jerseys at MDen. Methinks they'll have a tough time selling adidas gear this year.
At media day for team photo, the players wore their 2014 home jerseys with the nameplate Block M covered up on the back. Presumably since the 2015 game jerseys aren't ready yet or haven't been made.
edit: brought to my attention in the thread.
The new actual Maize colored pants no longer have the Blue Block M on them. Those have been on the pants since 1993.
August 11th, 2015 at 8:33 PM ^
/sobs to death
August 11th, 2015 at 9:30 PM ^
Rightfully have what the michigan football program has earned.
"m"
August 11th, 2015 at 11:41 PM ^
was regarding the fact that we still have posts about clothing
August 11th, 2015 at 8:33 PM ^
Criticized? Who cares, honestly? It just seems like people are looking for reasons to bash Adudas at this point.
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August 11th, 2015 at 8:54 PM ^
I spoke with someone at the M Den while i was in town over Art Fair & ask about any concerns they had selling Adidas gear this year with Nike coming in next year.
Her response: "In Harbaugh's first year? I don't think we're going to have any problems!"
August 11th, 2015 at 9:18 PM ^
90% of fans don't give a flying fuck which brand the Michigan shirt they buy once a decade is.
The other 10% posts here.
August 11th, 2015 at 10:07 PM ^
90% of fans
That seems low...
August 11th, 2015 at 10:29 PM ^
This is so true. My wife went back to Michigan this week and asked me if I wanted anything from MDen. It was a struggle not to ask her if she was stupid.
August 11th, 2015 at 9:20 PM ^
people all pissed at Adidas think Joe fan walking into MDen cares...most really don't care to that extent. and if you're walking in that place it's so overwhelming, you'll get caught up and buy something. I'm sure Adidas will survive and take their sales. They might be a bit down, but we will see if it's all that noticeable.
August 11th, 2015 at 9:29 PM ^
I have a favorite Michigan shirt that I wear to watch every Michigan game on TV. I got it in 1995 at the M-Den stand during the "Kickoff Classic" versus Virginia. Great game.
To this day, and to your point, I still don't know who made the shirt. And I don't care.
August 11th, 2015 at 9:40 PM ^
I have a few shirts from the mid-90s myself that still see airtime, if you will, and I am in the same boat - I don't know exactly who authorized them and I am not sure I care really. One of the pitfalls of having one of the more highly engaged and passionate segments of the fanbase is that we become ensnared in debates / discussions that perhaps other segments of the fanbase don't necessarily, but we all signed up for that when we made accounts here.
August 11th, 2015 at 10:18 PM ^
That day was hotter than hell.
Great memories from that day.
August 11th, 2015 at 10:35 PM ^
To be honest Most of the game we looked like toast....Then the Miracle comeback in the waning seconds...Great End of the game Great Win ..UVA was pretty good that year If I remember correctly and yes it was HOT HOT HOT that day
August 11th, 2015 at 11:41 PM ^
Well, neither Nike nor Adidas would be well served to build their business model on guys like you--or me by the way with my favorite Go To Michigan shirts from about 2005!--but the younger fans may have a preference and could actually buy more shirts because of style/design/Nike cache.
August 11th, 2015 at 9:19 PM ^
Adudas? Is that supposed to be a combination of Adidas and Judas? Are you suggesting they were paid 30 pieces of silver by Brandon in order to betray all that is pure about Michigan? I like where this is going.
August 11th, 2015 at 10:04 PM ^
Adudas is what all the young dudes wear.
Except for WD.
August 11th, 2015 at 11:44 PM ^
Damn you that was hilarious and it hurts to laugh.
August 11th, 2015 at 8:35 PM ^
In fairness, some people seemed to be REALLY offended by that M.
Edit: Was replying to Swazi.
August 11th, 2015 at 8:35 PM ^
With Harbaugh, I'm sure all the jerseys go to a simple classic look. No extra crap.
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August 11th, 2015 at 8:35 PM ^
Simpler the better.
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August 12th, 2015 at 2:09 AM ^
Der neue Adidas - "weniger, aber besser."
August 11th, 2015 at 8:36 PM ^
I disagree about the M on the helmet bumper. I think that looks good.
August 11th, 2015 at 10:52 PM ^
So do I. I just cannot comprehend how someone can dislike it. I just think WD likes everything old fashion. I am surprised he is not clamoring for leather helmets and no face masks.
August 11th, 2015 at 8:38 PM ^
Is sweet on the helmet and the jersey
August 11th, 2015 at 8:39 PM ^
Clean, Classic, just the way it's supposed to be!
August 11th, 2015 at 9:56 PM ^
Except for the block M has been on the pants for the last 23 years.
August 11th, 2015 at 11:30 PM ^
I still think he's doing a fantastic job but Hackett is going all-out on the return to glory/un-Brandonify everything campaign. The block M on the pants is iconic for anyone under 30 and I'm sad to see it go. But once his coach starts putting dicks in the dirt on Fall Saturdays, I'll get over it.
August 11th, 2015 at 8:40 PM ^
Anyone find it ironic that some fans whose lives are overflowing block M's feel the need to shit on this particular block M?
August 11th, 2015 at 8:44 PM ^
The thing is, there isn't a need for a Block M on that particular part of the jersey nor has there ever been, Just keep it classic.
August 11th, 2015 at 8:41 PM ^
They look sharp. Did I read somewhere that the block "M" is coming off the pants too?
August 11th, 2015 at 8:50 PM ^
Thanks for bringing this to my attention. I didn't even notice it.
I don't really like there being no Michigan logo on the pants but there being an apparel company logo.
They've worn block M's on the pants since 1993
and have had the big M since 1994
Michigan won the national championship with those pants.
August 11th, 2015 at 8:56 PM ^
I'm indifferent about the "M" on the pants. I knew it went back quite a while, but I remember then without as well. I like the new streamlined look though.
August 11th, 2015 at 8:57 PM ^
I like the Block M on the pants. If it's good enough for Charles, it's good enough for me.
August 11th, 2015 at 9:07 PM ^
I'm actually going to miss the M on the pants. For whatever reason I really liked that particular element.
August 12th, 2015 at 8:09 AM ^
Dump the M and go with argyle... or multiple Block Ms
August 11th, 2015 at 9:56 PM ^
This is what Michigan football uniforms look like.
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August 12th, 2015 at 12:01 AM ^
this is perfection, stop f'n with it. just stop.
//waves fist at "powers that be"
August 12th, 2015 at 12:47 PM ^
Except a lot of people here supposedly wouldn't be cool with that shade of maize, at least according to that very flawed poll Seth put up.
I know I shouldn't blame Brian, but part of me feels his ardent (but lately unmentioned) quest for a return to some mythical maize-ier maize has turned us into MSU with their ever-shifting green. I wish he'd speak up and own it, now that it seems we're returning to an orange-hued maize we haven't worn in 30 years.
August 12th, 2015 at 1:41 AM ^
Can't wait for football to start.
August 12th, 2015 at 4:53 AM ^
Exactly.
When you come back Nike . . . just dig these up, hang them in the lockers, and walk away.
August 11th, 2015 at 11:44 PM ^
Block M, Nike Swoosh, Master Baller--now that's a trifecta!!!
August 11th, 2015 at 8:43 PM ^
For being partially color blind I can certainly tell the difference in shades on those 2 examples. Anyone else notice this? I know the pants looked better too.
August 11th, 2015 at 9:14 PM ^
Yes, it looks like darker shade of maize. Hopefully it matches the winged helmets.
August 11th, 2015 at 8:44 PM ^
Who the hell criticized this? And who the hell cared if someone criticized it?
August 11th, 2015 at 8:53 PM ^
That's exactly what I was wondering. I love the Block M.
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August 11th, 2015 at 8:47 PM ^
Damn, I love our uniforms and helmet. Best in the land and it's not close.
August 11th, 2015 at 8:48 PM ^
The block M on the pants looked good, sad to see it go.
August 11th, 2015 at 9:02 PM ^
How do we know its gone for good?