Uniform/Helmet/Shoe design thread (merged)

[FiremedicVOL127]

Really don’t want the black outlines on the road jerseys.

I know my opinion doesn't matter but I do like it, especially with the return of the black cleats that grey outline pops and I liked the grey/ black names on the back as well for the away unis.

 

[tinman23]

From this picture it looks like the helmets were orange with a white stripe down the middle and ear to ear in the late 30's and early 40's

Where can I get this in a frame???

 

[marvin616]

The 1920s-mid 1940s helmets were brown leather with white stripesView attachment 165449


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Hard to tell color when pics are in black and white.

 

[pismonque]

Hard to tell color when pics are in black and white.

Yeah, if they didn't always joke about it, I'd never have realized Lucy was a redhead.

 

[DeerPark12]

I hope they make the practice jerseys permanent Im loving that black outline on the numbers

It’s not black, it’s actually dark gray.

 

[DeerPark12]

I don't like the black outlines at all. Someone tweeted in that string that black was not within the branding guidelines of UT and could not be used. I hope that is true. If they have to outline the numbers, why not use smokey grey?


Edit: But aren't the numbers on the white basketball jerseys outlined in black?

No, they are Smokey Grey, as are the outlines on every other sports jerseys.

 

[RDU VOL#14]

I know my opinion doesn't matter but I do like it, especially with the return of the black cleats that grey outline pops and I liked the grey/ black names on the back as well for the away unis.

I don’t mind the Grey, but I didn’t want just the black outline. I don’t mind the black cleats, I wouldn’t hate it if we wore black socks either . Although many probably won’t agree with me on the socks.

 

[butchna]

Those Holloway era jerseys are pretty fugly to me.

They’re awesome. Glad they’re coming back.

 

[lionfoorest]

i really like the orange around the collar. to be honest the unis the couple of years are by far my fav of all time i think. even the 1 time a year alt unis. to be honest the only change i would make to the uni selection would be to wear orange pants once at home and once away. other than that i think last years and the years before unis are the best they have ever been. call me crazy.... i dont mind the black out line but i wouldnt bring it back.

 

[RowdyTop]

Really don’t want the black outlines on the road jerseys.

I agree the white and orange are simple and look great.

 

[jakez4ut]

They’re awesome. Glad they’re coming back.

 

[illvol]

I agree. Last year they were perfect for me EXCEPT I was never a fan of the checkerboard on the helmet and pants stripe. If they fixed that and left everything else the same I’d be a happy camper.
Regardless of what they trot out in though on Saturday I’ll be happy cause it’ll be FOOTBALL TIME!!!

 

[Nationdom]

I agree. Last year they were perfect for me EXCEPT I was never a fan of the checkerboard on the helmet and pants stripe. If they fixed that and left everything else the same I’d be a happy camper.
Regardless of what they trot out in though on Saturday I’ll be happy cause it’ll be FOOTBALL TIME!!!

They also need to go back to the more traditional font for the “Vols” on the front of the helmet, eliminate the orange collar, and put black outlines around the away numbers along with the black cleats.

 

[Nationdom]

Also need a bigger power T on the helmet

 

[lonelawyer]

BRING BACK THE ORANGE PANTS!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[VolsSportsFan]

BRING BACK THE ORANGE PANTS!!!!!!!!!!!

#FreeTheOrangePants

 

[Pruitt Will Do It]

BRING BACK THE ORANGE PANTS!!!!!!!!!!!

Bring back these Tennessee football uniforms

 

[SayNoToJorts]

I'm calling solid white pants, no stripe. The Phil Fulmer signature.

 

[VolForLife83]

Who's in charge of the uniforms? Fulmer?

 

[RDU VOL#14]

No, they are Smokey Grey, as are the outlines on every other sports jerseys.

DP,
You said they were trying to get the 2 stripes back on the pants, but it would take too much time or something along those lines. Why would that be the case? Not questioning you, but I wanted to know if there is contract issue to it or some other reasons if Pruitt and Fulmer decided in say January or February how they wanted the next template why it would take so long.

TIA

 

[pismonque]

DP,
You said they were trying to get the 2 stripes back on the pants, but it would take too much time or something along those lines. Why would that be the case? Not questioning you, but I wanted to know if there is contract issue to it or some other reasons if Pruitt and Fulmer decided in say January or February how they wanted the next template why it would take so long.

TIA

Come on man, those little kids can only sew so fast.

 

[DeerPark12]

DP,
You said they were trying to get the 2 stripes back on the pants, but it would take too much time or something along those lines. Why would that be the case? Not questioning you, but I wanted to know if there is contract issue to it or some other reasons if Pruitt and Fulmer decided in say January or February how they wanted the next template why it would take so long.

TIA

Uniform designs are finalized more than a year in advance. Jerseys absolutely cannot be changed, because they make replicas for retail and have those ordered and shipped. Pants are easier from a wanting to make a change standpoint, however the double stripe pants are on a different template for Nike, so they basically have to go back and create something new from scratch. I was told in the spring they would not be able to do it for fall, it is certainly possible something is changed on that front.

I expect the grey outline to come to the numbers next year, but as you have probably seen if you have been to a store around town, the road retail jerseys for this year are already available and they do not have the outline. It is highly doubtful that Nike would allow Tennessee to wear something different on the field than is available at retail.

 

[JCHateSteve]

The black cleats and number outline drive me nuts. They look terrible and out of place. They were a practical choice back in the day and in no way a tradition. In this day and age of easily color matched shoes and 4k tv they just look outdated and bush league. I wouldn't mind seeing the orange collar on the away jersey go away though. I guess I'm in the minority but the uniforms should be orange and white period. I liked the checker board stripe, but meh, the solid single stripe or double stripe look good too.

 

[RDU VOL#14]

Uniform designs are finalized more than a year in advance. Jerseys absolutely cannot be changed, because they make replicas for retail and have those ordered and shipped. Pants are easier from a wanting to make a change standpoint, however the double stripe pants are on a different template for Nike, so they basically have to go back and create something new from scratch. I was told in the spring they would not be able to do it for fall, it is certainly possible something is changed on that front.

I expect the grey outline to come to the numbers next year, but as you have probably seen if you have been to a store around town, the road retail jerseys for this year are already available and they do not have the outline. It is highly doubtful that Nike would allow Tennessee to wear something different on the field than is available at retail.

Thanks for your response, I didn’t realize how the process worked.

 

[Brave Volunteer]

For me, I'm all about symmetry and it makes no sense to have a wide solid stripe down the helmet and two skinny stripes down the pants. The wide solid stripe down the pants makes more sense IMO.