Vol uniform/helmet design discussion (merged)

[GOATeric14berry]

Perhaps you would like to humor us by naming one UT great from the pre-1920 era that you are hoping to honor by wearing non-school colors.

So the original vols don't deserve to be honored because they wore black.......gtfo

 

[brianlsanders]

Perhaps you would like to humor us by naming one UT great from the pre-1920 era that you are hoping to honor by wearing non-school colors.

This. And I can't understand his posts. Horrible typing skills.

 

[bleedorange0037]

So the original vols don't deserve to be honored because they wore black.......gtfo

That's not even remotely what I said. My point was, every Vol that we consider to be "great" has suited up in orange and white. I don't understand why people think putting on the same uniform that Doug Atkins, Johnny Majors, Condredge Holloway, Reggie White, and Peyton Manning wore isn't good enough anymore. For some reason we need to wear black because that's what other teams do. Why can't we just be Tennessee?

 

[onevol74]

Please see the football record to nullify your point.

Yes, we have been cursed since Kiffin brought those black jerseys here.

 

[brianlsanders]

 

[griffdog14]

i think ut needs to add more of that dark, slate grey. looks good with orange. I love what alabama does with their grey undershirts, and they would go really well with the orange.
I'm sure everyone is going to get enraged at the thought of being like alabama, but come on.

 

[ansleyr815]

Yeah, and then we'll have the last laugh this fall when UT comes out each week in an appropriately colored uniform, just like they have (with one pathetic exception) every year in all of our lifetime's. Then we'll get to listen to you and your type whine for another year that UT's uniforms aren't flashy enough to win. Thankfully the people in charge over at UT have enough respect for the tradition that has been built over the years to not piss all over it by running the team out in some embarrassing monstrosity like everyone here promotes.

I don't think most fans calling for changes to the uniform are asking for monstrosities. This forum is a place to share design ideas (good and bad), and also thwart the idea that you can never make changes without pissing on tradition. Tennessee could incorporate an Orange Helmet with a white Power T, or a checkerboard shouldered jersey, or a Smokey colored alternate jersey gleeming with UT Orange numerals....while completely honoring all the Traditions of this great university.

If the friggin' Dallas Cowboys can wear alternate uniforms on Thanksgiving, and retain the most storied football tradition in the world... then I think that UT has nothing to fear. I can only speak for myself, but I have never promoted for UT to resort to gimmicks. No Highlighter Orange required, no Maryland Terrapin chaos welcome, no metallic helmets needed, and I am not fond of most combat uniforms.

But I refuse to be a stick in the mud, and I refuse to sit silent while our football uniform decisions are made by an Amish council. And I certainly can't stand when our program refuses to modernize in the name of Penn State and Alabama. Folks... we are not Alabama, or Penn State, or Michigan. We are the University of Tennessee. Our team is full of 18-22 year old kids who get excited about simple things like a uniform. Believe me, I am not wearing the Polyester Plaid Suit that my father used to wear... so we should give these kids a voice in what uniform designs they prefer within reason.

 

[bleedorange0037]

I don't think most fans calling for changes to the uniform are asking for monstrosities. This forum is a place to share design ideas (good and bad), and also thwart the idea that you can never make changes without pissing on tradition. Tennessee could incorporate an Orange Helmet with a white Power T, or a checkerboard shouldered jersey, or a Smokey colored alternate jersey gleeming with UT Orange numerals....while completely honoring all the Traditions of this great university.

If the friggin' Dallas Cowboys can wear alternate uniforms on Thanksgiving, and retain the most storied football tradition in the world... then I think that UT has nothing to fear. I can only speak for myself, but I have never promoted for UT to resort to gimmicks. No Highlighter Orange required, no Maryland Terrapin chaos welcome, no metallic helmets needed, and I am not fond of most combat uniforms.

But I refuse to be a stick in the mud, and I refuse to sit silent while our football uniform decisions are made by an Amish council. And I certainly can't stand when our program refuses to modernize in the name of Penn State and Alabama. Folks... we are not Alabama, or Penn State, or Michigan. We are the University of Tennessee. Our team is full of 18-22 year old kids who get excited about simple things like a uniform. Believe me, I am not wearing the Polyester Plaid Suit that my father used to wear... so we should give these kids a voice in what uniform designs they prefer within reason.

I couldn't possibly disagree with the bold more.

As for the rest, unlike you, I'd like to see UT look exactly the same 50 years from today as they did last year, but for someone advocating jersey changes, that was a fairly levelheaded post.

 

[brianlsanders]

I don't think most fans calling for changes to the uniform are asking for monstrosities. This forum is a place to share design ideas (good and bad), and also thwart the idea that you can never make changes without pissing on tradition. Tennessee could incorporate an Orange Helmet with a white Power T, or a checkerboard shouldered jersey, or a Smokey colored alternate jersey gleeming with UT Orange numerals....while completely honoring all the Traditions of this great university.

If the friggin' Dallas Cowboys can wear alternate uniforms on Thanksgiving, and retain the most storied football tradition in the world... then I think that UT has nothing to fear. I can only speak for myself, but I have never promoted for UT to resort to gimmicks. No Highlighter Orange required, no Maryland Terrapin chaos welcome, no metallic helmets needed, and I am not fond of most combat uniforms.

But I refuse to be a stick in the mud, and I refuse to sit silent while our football uniform decisions are made by an Amish council. And I certainly can't stand when our program refuses to modernize in the name of Penn State and Alabama. Folks... we are not Alabama, or Penn State, or Michigan. We are the University of Tennessee. Our team is full of 18-22 year old kids who get excited about simple things like a uniform. Believe me, I am not wearing the Polyester Plaid Suit that my father used to wear... so we should give these kids a voice in what uniform designs they prefer within reason.

I always thought this would be awesome like once a year.

 

[Coach Grizz]

The Giants wear Red alternate jerseys twice per year, and changed from "Giants" on their helmets to "NY" several years ago:

The Steelers wear Yellow helmets twice per year, and last year wore the infamous Jailbird uniforms:

The Colts have worn blue helmets:

The Packers wore these God-awful uniforms:

Checkmate

1960's uniform.

 

[Coach Grizz]

The original packers uniform 1929

 

[VolsSportsFan]

Tampa Bay broke out of their funk, immediately following major uniform/color scheme changes as well. It does seem to provide a bit of a morale boost. I bet Cleveland would benefit from a decent change...stepping out of the 1940's and into the 21st century. But no...they'll keep their stodgy look...along the dismal record that goes with it. But, but , but....what about tradition? Kick it to the curb, if it's a losing one. And send Deerpark along with it.

And almost immediately went back into the funk. They haven't been relevant in years.

 

[VolsSportsFan]

The Giants unis have changed in the last 25 years.

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Yes, and went back to their older ones, but it was hardly a gigantic change. They still wear a traditional looking uniform.

 

[volatil]

i think ut needs to add more of that dark, slate grey. looks good with orange.Bama sucks with their grey undershirts, and they would go really well with the orange.
I'm sure everyone is going to get enraged at the thought of being like alabama, but come on.

fyp

 

[Coach Grizz]

Yes, and went back to their older ones, but it was hardly a gigantic change. They still wear a traditional looking uniform.

Bingo

 

[VolsSportsFan]

Finally somebody took the bait!! LOL.

So you are saying the throwback uniforms were "traditional"? How on Earth did the teams change them then? :nono:

So we can't change UT's uniforms because of "tradition"? Yes...that is a corner you just backed into. :yess:

So basically that would mean ONLY wearing a black jersey that looks like the one they wore 100 years ago would be good under the circumstances you've put forth.

 

[ansleyr815]

Bingo

I am unsure of what you are trying to prove by posting original pics of throwback uniforms. You don't even realize that you are unintentionally proving that iconic football teams can change their "traditional" uniforms. At some point in history...these teams stopped wearing those old uniforms. Call the police!!...they must have broken the law!! God forbid that UT might do the same.

Does anybody else ever feel like they are talking to a wall? Lol.

 

[Coach Grizz]

I am unsure of what you are trying to prove by posting original pics of throwback uniforms. You don't even realize that you are unintentionally proving that iconic football teams can change their "traditional" uniforms. At some point in history...these teams stopped wearing those old uniforms. Call the police!!...they must have broken the law!! God forbid that UT might do the same.

Does anybody else ever feel like they are talking to a wall? Lol.

And they went back to them didn't they? Except greenbay. Y'all thought the 80's NYG uni was the traditional uni and the current was the new and improved uni. Get your history books out!! I'm tring to prove a point that most of your traditional teams don't have attention whore uniforms!! Yeah I know they might think outside the box and put one on for one game but to get away from what we've had through history to put on a fashion show is for high school girls and limp wrist folks....

 

[ansleyr815]

So basically that would mean ONLY wearing a black jersey that looks like the one they wore 100 years ago would be good under the circumstances you've put forth.

Obviously to intelligent life...I was cleverly pointing out the absurdity of the current "we can't overhaul our uniform because they are tradition" way of thinking. By proving that football programs have abandoned iconic uniform designs in the past...it completely negates the current "we can't change our uniforms due to tradition" argument. Anyone still arguing this "traditional" excuse (like a few previous posters), now look completely incompetent. At this point...it is just entertaining to see them try to grasp at straws.

There is NO reason for CBJ and our team to be restricted in any way from updating our uniforms.

 

[Coach Grizz]

I don't think most fans calling for changes to the uniform are asking for monstrosities. This forum is a place to share design ideas (good and bad), and also thwart the idea that you can never make changes without pissing on tradition. Tennessee could incorporate an Orange Helmet with a white Power T, or a checkerboard shouldered jersey, or a Smokey colored alternate jersey gleeming with UT Orange numerals....while completely honoring all the Traditions of this great university.

If the friggin' Dallas Cowboys can wear alternate uniforms on Thanksgiving, and retain the most storied football tradition in the world... then I think that UT has nothing to fear. I can only speak for myself, but I have never promoted for UT to resort to gimmicks. No Highlighter Orange required, no Maryland Terrapin chaos welcome, no metallic helmets needed, and I am not fond of most combat uniforms.

But I refuse to be a stick in the mud, and I refuse to sit silent while our football uniform decisions are made by an Amish council. And I certainly can't stand when our program refuses to modernize in the name of Penn State and Alabama. Folks... we are not Alabama, or Penn State, or Michigan. We are the University of Tennessee. Our team is full of 18-22 year old kids who get excited about simple things like a uniform. Believe me, I am not wearing the Polyester Plaid Suit that my father used to wear... so we should give these kids a voice in what uniform designs they prefer within reason.

Still, the Dallas cowboy uni on thanksgiving is a throwback ain't nothing new.....

 

[ansleyr815]

And they went back to them didn't they? Except greenbay. Y'all thought the 80's NYG uni was the traditional uni and the current was the new and improved uni. Get your history books out!! I'm tring to prove a point that most of your traditional teams don't have attention whore uniforms!! Yeah I know they might think outside the box and put one on for one game but to get away from what we've had through history to put on a fashion show is for high school girls and limp wrist folks....

What? Lol. Put down the bottle dude.

 

[Coach Grizz]

Obviously to intelligent life...I was cleverly pointing out the absurdity of the current "we can't overhaul our uniform because they are tradition" way of thinking. By proving that football programs have abandoned iconic uniform designs in the past...it completely negates the current "we can't change our uniforms due to tradition" argument. Anyone still arguing this "traditional" excuse (like a few previous posters), now look completely incompetent. At this point...it is just entertaining to see them try to grasp at straws.

There is NO reason for CBJ and our team to be restricted in any way from updating our uniforms.

This ain't no fashion show it's football, and the last time I checked kids ain't flocking to bama because of gimmick uniforms and a fashion show!! I didn't grow up looking at that ugly **** and if some 18 year old want to look at a fashion statement go buy a GQ magazine. Oh yeah by the way I'm 31 so not all old farts don't want change

 

[Coach Grizz]

What? Lol. Put down the bottle dude.

When we get back to winning in same datgum uniform we been wearing for years people will pay this crap no mind

 

[Coach Grizz]

Once we start winning kids won't care how "plain" our uniforms are. We just win.

 

[ansleyr815]

Still, the Dallas cowboy uni on thanksgiving is a throwback ain't nothing new.....

Sooooo...now nobody can design a new uniform after the year 1972? HaaaaaaaaaaHaaaaaaaa!! Lmao!!

I am glad you weren't the president of the "World -wide Technological Advancements Dept.". We wouldn't have cell phones, internet, microwaves, flat-screen TVs, front wheel drive, consumer security systems, etc... Lol. Tell me more... Please....!!! Oh never mind, the Andy Griffith Show is on right now. I know you are watching.