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re: Spinoff Thread: Best Helmets
Posted on 2/19/13 at 12:01 pm to Crowknowsbest
Posted on 2/19/13 at 12:01 pm to Crowknowsbest
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Honestly I like LSU's colors even though I don't usually like purple or yellow. The combo makes sense for LSU though
The colors do look good the way our uniforms are set up, but I'd like to see old gold more. I loved the gold Nike helmets.
And the jerseys weren't too great themselves, but I think white pants/purple jerseys/white helmet is a good look. Maybe even golden helmets instead.
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Posted on 2/19/13 at 12:02 pm to TeLeFaWx
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So clean.
I like it but think they should shrink the aTm a bit.
Posted on 2/19/13 at 12:08 pm to Crowknowsbest
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There's not much on the back of UGA's helmet to obscure. I like them as long as they're small. UGA and FSU's are good in that way. Ohio State's helmet stickers are too big
But look how in your picture the bones are encroaching on the side to the point of partially surrounding the "G". I've seen FSU and Ohio State helmets nearly completely covered with stickers. I agree Ohio State's are the worst but they can all get outta control.
Posted on 2/19/13 at 12:11 pm to hogminer
Always found the similarity between Mississippi State and Iowa State logos to be interesting.
Posted on 2/19/13 at 12:14 pm to sorantable
Do LSU fans like the gold version of the helmet?
Posted on 2/19/13 at 12:17 pm to BAMAisDIESEL09
I love the gold helmet.
Posted on 2/19/13 at 12:22 pm to zachary77
That is a badass looking helmet. All the new helmets are looking so much better.
Just looking at the traditional helmet:
1.
-- Classy. Original. Time-tested. Recognizable. No need for a gimmick. Bama is the real deal. 'nuff said.
2.
-- See Bama. They actually made a pig look cool and ferocious.
3.
-- See Bama. It's number 3 only because the Packers ripped it off and watered down the brand. Still one of the most recognizable helmets.
4.
-- Clean. Incorporates the color scheme perfectly. That helmet gives Auburn a lot of credibility.
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-- I like the white better, but this is a classic look.
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-- It may not be the prettiest helmet, but it is unmistakable. Nobody has that same Block Letter design. The new look black and white helmets are a welcome change-up and I LOVE the matte finish maroon helmets.
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-- See Arkansas. Made a chicken cool. The Maroon one at the top is the best, bar none, but this one is pretty good.
Posted on 2/19/13 at 12:27 pm to BAMAisDIESEL09
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Do LSU fans like the gold version of the helmet?
Meh, too gold for me. I really prefer the current color, but the late 70s early 80s helmets (and unis) were a darker yellow that looked pretty good.
Posted on 2/19/13 at 12:42 pm to KaiserSoze99
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-- See Bama. It's number 3 only because the Packers ripped it off and watered down the brand. Still one of the most recognizable helmets.
quote:Official UGA Website
The Georgia "G" Helmet
In 1963 after becoming the Bulldogs' Head Football Coach, Vince Dooley redesigned the football uniform choosing a red helmet with a black "G" on a white background as the dominant feature of the new uniform for the 1964 season.
He discussed with his staff that a forward-looking "G" would be an appropriate emblem for the helmet of the Georgia team. Dooley had just hired John Donaldson, former Georgia player from 1945 to 1948, as backfield coach. John was keen on the idea of a new image and volunteered his wife, Anne, who had a BFA in commercial art from UGA to design a logo for the new Georgia helmet with the general specifications Dooley had outlined. Dooley accepted Anne's original "G" which fit his vision for a forward look to Georgia's new emblem.
Since the Georgia "G"- though different in design and color- was similar to Green Bay's "G", Coach Dooley thought it best to clear the use of Georgia's new emblem with the NFL team. Athletic Director Joel Eaves called for permission which was granted. However, since its inception in 1961, the Green Bay "G" has been redesigned several times and now looks like Georgia's original 1964 "G." Georgia is proud that the Packers apparently liked the special nuances of the Bulldogs' forward-looking "G."
Georgia's oval "G", eventually replacing Georgia's old block "G" as the official UGA symbol, has stood the test of time. It made its first appearance in the opening game in 1964 and was an immediate hit with the Georgia fans, especially after Dooley's first three teams were so successful--highlighted by the 1966 SEC Championship.
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The team used a number of different logos prior to 1961, but the "G" is the only logo that has ever appeared on the helmet.[44][45] The Packers hold the trademark on the "G" logo, and have granted limited permission to other organizations to utilize a similar logo, such as the University of Georgia and Grambling State University.[46] Adopted in 1964, the Georgia "G", though different in design and color, was similar to the Packers' "G". Then-Georgia head coach Vince Dooley thought it best to clear the use of Georgia's new emblem with the Packers.[citation needed]
Posted on 2/19/13 at 12:45 pm to BAMAisDIESEL09
quote:I love the gold helmets, but I think the color combination on LSU's regular uniforms is perfect.
Do LSU fans like the gold version of the helmet?
Posted on 2/19/13 at 12:46 pm to ConwayGamecock
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ConwayGamecock
I stand corrected.
frick YOU, GEORGIA, you trade-mark stealing loser, Bama-wannabe, overrated, underachieving, arse clowns. Your Helmet BLOWS arse, is a disgrace, and is a sorry excuse for a dunce cap. I award you NO RANKING and may GOD HAVE MERCY ON YOUR SOULS!!!
Is that better?
Posted on 2/19/13 at 12:48 pm to ConwayGamecock
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ConwayGamecock
Always wondered which "G" logo was the first, GB or UGA. Thanks for clearing that up
Posted on 2/19/13 at 12:52 pm to CauleyHog
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1. Hogs classic red with hog.
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13. lsu
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Arkansas fan
Makes sense.
Posted on 2/19/13 at 12:58 pm to JimMorrison
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Under Armour>>Nike
this is non-negotiable.
Yup...
Posted on 2/19/13 at 1:01 pm to TbirdSpur2010
Green Bay's "G" logo originally was closer to a football-shaped oval, with an almost perceptible point on either end, much like a football. While UGA's "G" was a more uniform oval shape. Within a few years Green Bay's oval became more similar to UGA's, but the cosmetic difference is really barely perceptible and only when the original Packers logo is compared to UGA's side-by-side.
But the UGA "G" - whether inspired by Green Bay's "G" or not - obviously was close enough to make Dooley who was it's creator feel the need to seek Green Bay's approval....
But the UGA "G" - whether inspired by Green Bay's "G" or not - obviously was close enough to make Dooley who was it's creator feel the need to seek Green Bay's approval....
Posted on 2/19/13 at 1:17 pm to The_Joker
This is a highly biased thread IMO...most of the SEC helmets are actually pretty boring...
Here's my top 5:
1. Missouri's new helmets
Missouri got rid of the stupid M and got a cool tiger graphic
2. Arkansas
Arkansas has a distinct look that is both graphical and traditional
3. South Carolina
South Carolina does a good job at mixing the Letter with the logo
4. Auburn
The Auburn helmet is a "Letter" helmet, but it has a good classic look to it, similar to Oklahoma
5. LSU
LSU had a good blend between the lettering and the tiger image.
Honorable mentions: Florida and Ole Miss aren't bad with the Cursive names...Miss State's latest helmets look descent
Just plain dumb:
Alabama's helmet is retarded...lose the numbers, it's not the 50's anymore
Tennessee's helmets are just plain boring
Here's my top 5:
1. Missouri's new helmets
Missouri got rid of the stupid M and got a cool tiger graphic
2. Arkansas
Arkansas has a distinct look that is both graphical and traditional
3. South Carolina
South Carolina does a good job at mixing the Letter with the logo
4. Auburn
The Auburn helmet is a "Letter" helmet, but it has a good classic look to it, similar to Oklahoma
5. LSU
LSU had a good blend between the lettering and the tiger image.
Honorable mentions: Florida and Ole Miss aren't bad with the Cursive names...Miss State's latest helmets look descent
Just plain dumb:
Alabama's helmet is retarded...lose the numbers, it's not the 50's anymore
Tennessee's helmets are just plain boring
Posted on 2/19/13 at 1:17 pm to Henry Jones Jr
I think the OM uni's are great, but I've never really liked any of the helmets very much. Best in the conference are LSU and UGA, IMO.
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