The Truth On The New Uni's Has Arrived

Submitted by Glen Masons Hot Wife on

The Final verdict on the New Uni's is in:

http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080713/SPORTS06/80713…

The Lightning Streaks on the Road Jerseys is the real deal. I'm okay with that. As long as the Home Uniforms stay the same.

I know tradition is important, and great at Michigan, but the Road Jerseys have always been subject to change, never having that same striking effect as the home uniforms.

So let them play with the road Jerseys some more. I bet they'll still be better than...... YOU KNOW WHAT?  I change my mind. Fuck these lightning streaks, this is Michigan Dammit!!!

DEATH TO THE PIPING.  PleaseOPlease make it stop; the piping haunts my dreams. 

 

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Jim Harbaugh S…

July 14th, 2008 at 4:19 AM ^

I really wish the Freep had a pic of the jersey rear - I wanted to see where the M's were -if it was on the collar or under it, and I'm interested in seeing how the road piping looks on the back.

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ts

July 14th, 2008 at 8:20 AM ^

Yeah, they don't even show the back in the official announcement:

http://mgoblue.com/football/article.aspx?id=141310  

What's up with this tiny picture? It would have been nice to see several views and maybe even players modeling them. It looks like there are two huge vertical maize stripes on the back of the road jersey in the Free Press photo but maybe that's just the thing they talked about that keeps the jersey tucked in.

 

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MATW

July 14th, 2008 at 8:29 AM ^

The U is going to 'officially' unveil them today. It looks like the Freep article was just a sneak preview. I'm assuming there will be players modeling them. The "M" is on the collar, not below it. For some reason, the replica jerseys look heinous and that is why the M was dropped lower. It entices people to buy the authentic. The replica road unis look...atrocious. Overall, I dig this design. I'm open to messing with the white jerseys anyways, so a little bit of side striping doesn't upset me.

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rlc

July 14th, 2008 at 8:38 AM ^

"Beyond the jersey, TechFit PowerWeb - featured in a special calf sleeve for players that improves oxygen delivery to the leg and increases blood flow. It is proven that Tech Fit can improve run times by 1.1 percent and provide 5.3 percent more power." Now that sounds like snake oil.

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Don

July 14th, 2008 at 10:05 AM ^

They should have just gone all the way and put a crotch with snaps in it like a baby's jammy. The reception the jerseys get is directly proportional to the won-loss record. If we have a successful season, then the bitching about the road unis will be minimal. If god forbid we have a losing record, then the Uniform and Jersey Division of Ann Arbor Torch & Pitchfork will be doing a brisk business by season's end.

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Flood

July 14th, 2008 at 12:17 PM ^

Is there any speculation or knowledge as to how much the authentic jerseys will cost? I think I'll head down to The MDEN on August 1 to pick up an authentic, because the replicas look pretty shoddy in comparison.

 I think Nike's were about $150

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TMos53

July 14th, 2008 at 1:58 PM ^

MGoBlue.com's article about them, it said that Bo's famous "Those Who Stay Will Be Champions" is embroidered on the inside hem of the jersey, along with prints of each of Michigan's 42 Big Ten championships...I think that is a very good motivation technique, as well as just being plain fucking cool as hell.

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Jim Harbaugh S…

July 14th, 2008 at 3:22 PM ^

I think the "wal-mart" jerseys look better than the quality of the replicas. I think MATW hit the nail on the head - addidas is making a cheap replica in the hopes everyone will want to upgrade to the authentic.

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Casa Grande

July 14th, 2008 at 4:34 PM ^

I don't care what they wear really. I'm glad M will make bank on the new purchases of the licensed goods. I also do see that it will be tough on some folks to rake $150 out of the wallet in today's economy. That's just the facts of life. Can't criticize folks for that. Unlike some comments I've read, I DON'T think you're "more" of a fan if you have the authentic or the replica or a Steve & Barry's T. As long as it's Maize & Blue, says Mighican on it, and you're showing pride in the team, I'm cool with it! Trust me, I catch HELL for wearing Michigan stuff to the gym in the land of Ohio State AND WVU but I wear it just about EVERY day. Let' 'em hate!!! I DO smell a LARGE sale on the NIKE versions though coming up VERY very soon. Someone let me know if you see one! LOL!

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