Why do we have to wear black uniforms?

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Originally Posted by NCMSTFAN

Nearly every major team has a variety of alternate uniforms and color patterns. Oregon made it very popular several years ago with all of the different uniform combinations they put together and yes young kids like to see it and be part of it. I understand alot of the old school fanbase doesn't care for it but it is mostly about recruiting. I personally don't mind it, I just want to see wins and could care less.

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I think the novelty has worn off. All the talk of branding, wearing the same helmet every game like Bama would be good for brand recognition.

2 good uniforms would be great. It would also save money. Look at MTSU.

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Originally Posted by HoopsDawg

I think the novelty has worn off. All the talk of branding, wearing the same helmet every game like Bama would be good for brand recognition.

2 good uniforms would be great. It would also save money. Look at MTSU.

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I have a teenager playing High School football right now and as dumb as it sounds to us, these kids love the variety of different "drip" as they call it. They want to look good while playing good, I get on my son about it all the time. Only a few teams out there have that brand recognition of only wearing 2 to 3 uniforms, one being Bama. Even traditional programs like Notre Dame have vastly expanded their colors and options... this has been going on for several years now and I don't see it stopping anytime soon.

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Originally Posted by NCMSTFAN

I have a teenager playing High School football right now and as dumb as it sounds to us, these kids love the variety of different "drip" as they call it. They want to look good while playing good, I get on my son about it all the time. Only a few teams out there have that brand recognition of only wearing 2 to 3 uniforms, one being Bama. Even traditional programs like Notre Dame have vastly expanded their colors and options... this has been going on for several years now and I don't see it stopping anytime soon.

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UGA has a black uniform
Ohio St has grey and black alternates
Michigan has a yellow alternate
Notre Dame has green and they have one special alt a year
Penn St has started introducing some alternate elements

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Originally Posted by NCMSTFAN

I have a teenager playing High School football right now and as dumb as it sounds to us, these kids love the variety of different "drip" as they call it. They want to look good while playing good, I get on my son about it all the time. Only a few teams out there have that brand recognition of only wearing 2 to 3 uniforms, one being Bama. Even traditional programs like Notre Dame have vastly expanded their colors and options... this has been going on for several years now and I don't see it stopping anytime soon.

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Same and its not just jersey and pant colors. Its all the accesories too- turf tape, eye black, glove color and style, the pre-wrap under the kneecap, all the different types of mouthpieces (some guys will have a practice and then a game one), wrists being taped, shoes being spatted. Getting dressed for games now is a damn fashion show

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Originally Posted by Coach34

Same and its not just jersey and pant colors. Its all the accesories too- turf tape, eye black, glove color and style, the pre-wrap under the kneecap, all the different types of mouthpieces (some guys will have a practice and then a game one), wrists being taped, shoes being spatted. Getting dressed for games now is a damn fashion show

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100% Accurate

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Originally Posted by Coach34

Same and its not just jersey and pant colors. Its all the accesories too- turf tape, eye black, glove color and style, the pre-wrap under the kneecap, all the different types of mouthpieces (some guys will have a practice and then a game one), wrists being taped, shoes being spatted. Getting dressed for games now is a damn fashion show

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That has been happening for a long time but it just used to be the kids that didn’t play that did it.

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Originally Posted by StarkVegasSteve

UGA has a black uniform
Ohio St has grey and black alternates
Michigan has a yellow alternate
Notre Dame has green and they have one special alt a year
Penn St has started introducing some alternate elements

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I don't keep up with Penn State much, but I don't think I've ever seen them wear anything different from their traditional uniforms. What "alternate elements" have they introduced?

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Originally Posted by NCDawg

I don't keep up with Penn State much, but I don't think I've ever seen them wear anything different from their traditional uniforms. What "alternate elements" have they introduced?

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It's their generations of greatness alternate that they started in 2017. It's subtle though. Added numbers to the helmets, white face-mask instead of blue, different number font on their jersey and white shoes instead of black.