Reebok out, Nike in as NFL uniform supplier

[Dirtbag59]

Originally Posted by mooby

Not sure what kind of dramatic changes can be made, but I look forward to seeing it.

Nike's made some noise with their pro combat line, so I guess it was enough that the NFL took notice. Personally I think a handful of their alterations are ugly but the general style is pretty good. Anyway the point is they're selling.



Nike's also behind the Oregon uniforms that has worked for OU has a great part of their recruiting pitch.

A lot of you might remember these two alternates

[mooby]

Originally Posted by Dirtbag359

Nike's made some noise with their pro combat line, so I guess it was enough that the NFL took notice. Personally I think a handful of their alterations are ugly but the general style is pretty good. Anyway the point is they're selling.



Nike's also behind the Oregon uniforms that has worked for OU has a great part of their recruiting pitch.

A lot of you might remember these two alternates

Ugh. While I like the "Pro Combat" look in CF, that's exactly where it needs to stay. I like the colors of the teams in the NFL and you know Nike can't change anything up without a team's permission. I would hate to see a redesigned 'Skins jersey just because Nike wanted to do it. I'm lovin the burgundy jersey/gold pants look and we don't need to see anything switched up.

Like Summo said I would hope they are just talking about what materials they are using to make it, because I wouldn't want to see any drastic uniform changes once Nike starts making them.

[Takeuon]

Was in the market for a new Jersey. Glad I saw this thread...don't feel like dropping nearly $200+ only to see the design and/or materials change next season. Mine as well just wait now.

[Dirtbag59]

Where's this notion coming from that Nike would release jersey's without the teams permission?

"Vut Mr. Prezident ze team sez their current unis are wonderbar!"

"Forgetz them! Zey must know ze power of the swoosh!!!!!"

Obviously it's in Nike's best interest to have a team wear a particular jersey on gameday to generate sales. I'm pretty sure though that part of the reason the NFL recruited Nike was to start their own line of pro combat jerseys with wacky, out of this world designs. If anything it kind of felt out of place in the more traditional based college game.

[Ijaeger]

Originally Posted by scowan

Not to change the subject, but who do we talk to to get the Skins to wear their Gold pants again Sunday night? They are cool!

I think the reason they weren't worn on Sunday is because Green Bay wore their pee-pee pants. I know we are wearing Burgundy Jerseys at home this year, and probably had no choice but to wear white pants since GarBage wore their white jerseys and piss pants. The move was most likely made to avoid confusion I'd imagine, but really not quite sure.(anyone know about the specifics of pants on game day?) Anyhow,I expect to see them again soon. HTTR

[skinsfaninok]

yea I think GB would look better with White pants or even green

[Monkeydad]

The NFL is about to get very ugly.





They better not screw up any classic looks like the Packers, Bears, Colts...REDSKINS.

[DCtoAZ]

NIKE will be a sweet change for the NFL .. nobody wants to see the craziness of the Oregon Ducks unis .. however who didn't like those black VT jerseys they rocked on Monday Nite .. I think Nike making some advancements will be a very cool addition to the jersey collection already growing in my closet .. sucks to be Reebok, that has to the most lucrative jersey deal in all of sports.

[saden1]

Originally Posted by DCtoAZ

NIKE will be a sweet change for the NFL .. nobody wants to see the craziness of the Oregon Ducks unis .. however who didn't like those black VT jerseys they rocked on Monday Nite .. I think Nike making some advancements will be a very cool addition to the jersey collection already growing in my closet .. sucks to be Reebok, that has to the most lucrative jersey deal in all of sports.

Don't be talking shit about my Ducks yo. Ain't no colors besides burgundy and gold are better than Green on Black or Green on White.

[mooby]

I actually really liked the Nike Pro Combat uni's that VT rolled out against Boise State but that uniform was designed like that to pay homage to VT's background as a technical science college, hence the number design. That was just unique to VT's situation, we probably wouldn't see anything like that in the NFL.

[GusFrerotte]

Originally Posted by saden1

All I want to know is whether shit is going to cost less. Also, are PFT people Huskie fans? Please believe my Ducks have the best colors and uniform in College Football.

Glad to see the Ducks changed it up with the uniforms. That strictly black and green crap from a few years ago was a bad joke. I like how they have the 3 different looks now. Not sure about the feathers on the shoulders though.

[GusFrerotte]

Originally Posted by Dirtbag359

Nike's made some noise with their pro combat line, so I guess it was enough that the NFL took notice. Personally I think a handful of their alterations are ugly but the general style is pretty good. Anyway the point is they're selling.



Nike's also behind the Oregon uniforms that has worked for OU has a great part of their recruiting pitch.

A lot of you might remember these two alternates

I think OSU wore something like that as part of a throwback day, when they wore the 1950's uniform last season. It looked OK, but it is crappy compared to the present day uniform.

[InsaneBoost]

Is this where we finally change our colors around a little?

[Monkeydad]

Originally Posted by InsaneBoost

Is this where we finally change our colors around a little?

What do you mean "finally"?


Knowing Nike, they'll make our jerseys black and give us a flat black helmet. Our pants will be 24K gold-colored and have reptile scales on them.

[scowan]

Anyway to know in advance if the Skins will be wearing the gold pants again this week?