re: Recruits, Younger Fans, Midfield Logo, Uniforms

I like the first helmet in that post. Same as helmet we currently have, but switch the numbers with a script A.

I don't hate the first one, don't like the black accents.

Is this thread your way of hitting back for being banned a couple of weeks ago?

Thank you.

Other schools trot out that garbage as a way to get attention.

I think Alabama's results on the field are a much better attention getter than some tacky uniforms.

And the excuse that recruits like it? horseshite. Alabama has had the best recruiting in the country going on 10 years now. I think recruits like Bama just fine. Find me one quote from a recruit that states they chose another school over Bama because our uniforms are "boring".

Every picture posted in this thread is an abomination. To football AND fashion.

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White helmet still looks like shite.

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You know whats funny ? Is all the hate coming from the "fans" in this thread about the uniforms, and how they can't be changed in the slightest way for one game, but this has already happened. For instance the "fans" from the era of these white helmets would whip your arse for speaking ill of those white helmets.

The fans from the era of say the leather helmets probably almost stroked out when they first saw a modern helmet. The fans from the era when Bama had long sleeve uniforms were probably ready to riot when they went to short sleeve etc., etc., etc.,

The fact everyone is so damn sensitive about changing the uniform for 4 quarters is hilarious. The uniforms have not been the same since 1900 folks. They have changed several times throughout the years.

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Is this thread your way of hitting back

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The material in this thread makes you so uncomfortable that you feel violated/struck ? The mere "idea" of using an alternate football uniform has you feeling that way ?

Time to get a life, friend. I mean that in a nice way. Like in a take that first step toward recovery kind of way for whatever it is that ails you. Best of luck, and God speed.

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Other schools trot out that garbage as a way to get attention.

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I think its more likely they are just having a little fun, eh ? You may be a few decades too old to recall, but kids get excited about silly things like new uniforms. Hell even I like them, and even though admitting that to you makes me a book burning nazi in your very limited, ignorant, and obtuse opinion I will continue to stand by my opinion that it would be cool to see a different uniform once a year whether that be white helmets, or a throwback to yesteryear.

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And the excuse that recruits like it? horseshite. Find me one quote from a recruit

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Trendy Uniforms A Difference Maker

"I think it's great for recruiting," said Kansas coach Charlie Weis, who altered Kansas' uniforms to include five different sets for the 2013 season. "Recruits think, 'look at that helmet, if they wore this jersey with those pants.' Recruits love that stuff. So if it gives you a chance to get more players because they like the stuff, and ultimately help you win, that's what you have to do."

Athletic department officials agree that uniforms and recruiting go hand-in-hand.


"The student-athletes love it -- they absolutely love it," Michigan athletic director Dave Brandon said earlier this spring at Big Ten athletic director meetings. "The coaches love it, because the student-athletes love it. The recruits may love it even more than the student-athletes. I get this question a lot from recruits."

While uniforms had been used for decades as recruiting tools, Oregon took it to a new level starting in the early 2000s.

With the support of Nike founder and Oregon alumnus Phil Knight, Oregon unveiled in 2005 a new high-performances uniform that kicked things into high gear. Players were allowed to provide feedback into the design of the uniform, which the Ducks used a recruiting tool.

"It opened doors for us," said Oregon coach Mark Helfrich, who got his start as a graduate assistant at Oregon in 1997 and has been on the Ducks' staff since 2009 after stops at Boise State, Arizona State and Colorado.

Eventually, the school in the middle of nowhere became the trendiest program in college football.

Top recruits began mentioning Oregon as a school of interest. The Ducks' success on the trail has resulted in success on the field. Oregon's last four recruiting classes average 20th in the nation and the Ducks have played in four straight BCS games.

"You look at the history of Oregon football, and we have a spirit of innovation," Helfrich said. "It's something we pride ourselves on that started in the early '90s. [Uniforms] are how we got in the door at all. And now we're able to compete a little bit differently nationally with recruits, and we can at least get in the door. But more and more, it just puts you in front of some different people."

Other schools have taken notice.

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Every picture posted in this thread is an abomination. To football AND fashion.

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Yes, most of them are not all that great I agree, but to call them "abominations?" lol

Honestly, get a fricking grip. You sound like some sort of low brow cult lurker. Ease up on all the hostility toward ideas that you dont personally share, and it will probably open some doors for you.

Sorry bro, but nothing that you posted looks anywhere close to as good as this:









As far as your article, it's already been mentioned in this thread by more than one poster, and again, it's irrelevant to which schools the best players actually pick.

I think it's safe to say this idea is universally despised.

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He has good intentions.

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No doubt. I don't resent the general idea, I just think that all of the ideas that he has posted have been ugly.