Jersey Changes?

[peteswell4]

Taking the numbers off the helmets would be terrible. White helmets. Maybe. But never take the numbers off.

 

[tidefanblake]

What are yall's opinions of some jersey changes for Bama? I personally would kinda like to see a script A on the helmet instead of the number, although the number on the helmet is kinda oldschool I guess. I also know that in '92 there was a Denny Chimes thing on the side of the jerseys...I think that looked kinda cool. I know we used to wear white helmet for away games. I didnt really like that look, but what do yall think about these ideas?:BigA:

The ONLY change we should make is to go back to the dull richer crimson of the old Russell jersies, i realize that there have been fabric 'innovations' since then, but i'm sure they could recreate the look of those old polyester jersies in new age fabric.

Five minutes in Tuscaloosa should reveal to anyone that UA and Tuscaloosa...hell, the state of Alabama...are places that only change things when there's a dang good reason to, that goes from football jersies or ANYTHING else.

Change is for schools have a sorry product and are looking to market it to draw fans...i'm not a fan at all of the newest Tide logo as a matter of fact, and when i buy anything UA and i can find it available, i always go with the old block A Elephant logo. Roll Tide.

 

[4DaTIDE]

i'm not a fan at all of the newest Tide logo as a matter of fact, and when i buy anything UA and i can find it available, i always go with the old block A Elephant logo. Roll Tide.

I agree. The "New Constipated Elephant" logo was a case of someone creating a fix for a problem that didn't exist...Next to the "eye of the tiger" suppository that auburn plasters on everything, it's one of the worst logos in sports. Why? It's an awkward shape, it's busy and it's predominant colors are black and gray. Alabama is NOT black and gray, we are Crimson and white. Nothing about it is instantly recognizeable. I simply will not buy anything with it.

I love the Old Elephant logo you mention, and really like the Cursive A and the Athletic seal that Alabama is going toward now. It's everything that the "new" elepahnt (who's been around ten unfortunate years almost) isn't: Classic, Simple, INSTANTLY recognizeable as representing Alabama, classy and understated, like the University. I'm glad to see that the powers that be are getting away from the constipated elephant, too.

Hopefully it'll be a soon forgotten relic of the DuBose Error.

Just my (correct) opinion,

4Da

Oh, and the uniforms need no changes whatsoever. They're perfect just like they are and have been essentially in the modern era. I mean, would Coca-Cola change the shape of the bottle? Would Chevrolet dump the bowtie? No.

 

[GrantM62890]

Same here...I love the athletic seal and I also really like the old block A,as well as the script A....not a big fan of the new elephant

 

[Crimson Swoosh]

For those interested in a white helmet for one "throwback" game.
Could look like this...........pretty cool, for one game. I still think I like the crimson helmets better overall.


http://cgi.ebay.com/1984-ALABAMA-FOOTBALL-MEDIA-GUIDE-MIKE-SHULA-C-BENNETT_W0QQitemZ290011708260QQihZ019QQcategoryZ73429QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

 

[tripler]

Tear away jerseys that are half length. Old face masks too. Leave everything else as is....



:BigA: rtr

 

[derek4tide]

For those interested in a white helmet for one "throwback" game.
Could look like this...........pretty cool, for one game. I still think I like the crimson helmets better overall.


http://cgi.ebay.com/1984-ALABAMA-FOOTBALL-MEDIA-GUIDE-MIKE-SHULA-C-BENNETT_W0QQitemZ290011708260QQihZ019QQcategoryZ73429QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

OMG, I remember those u-g-l-y white helmets and white Pony shoes!:eek2: What was Perkins thinking!?:conf2: Even Bobby Humphrey couldn't make that uniform look good!

 

[TideRollsInVa]

No, this is what happens when someone posts asking for a uni change. The Bama Nation does not take kindly to posts asking for a change of the best uniforms in all of college football, bar none. Ask a silly question and you will get replys just as silly!:tongue: :wink:

I think we just said the same thing. I had quoted the original posters comments that seemed surprised at the tone of the responses. Never have I been a proponent of uniform changes. Don't want that on my pernament record here on the Board!

 

[NOSty]

NO CHANGES PLEASE! I'll bet that most of the people who favor changes are 30 and under.

Not too state the obvious, but those 20s somethings become the 50 60 somethings that support the school when us current 30 40 somethings are gone.

Change is not something to fear. I personally like the jerseys that are not glitz and glamour, but something that would add "flair" to the current uni isn't a bad thing...IMHO. I personally like the Wisconsin uniform that has the "script W" on the shoulder pads, but wouldn't want to "copy it". That's flair...

 

[NOSty]

I'm going to state the obvious...it isn't the uniform that makes the team, it's the players.

I thought bama's tradition was heart, desire, dedication, victory, tenacious, etc, not "uniforms stay the same".

 

[Dr. Van Nostran]

I got railed about this 6 months ago, but I'll try it again. Crimson Pants at away games!

 

[hightide323]

The last time we wore the white helments was against Vandy in '84 I think. Having been at the game it was really something to see those boys run out on the field in all white.When asked why he did it, Coach Perkins responded "We won National Titles in white helments when I played". I personally liked it.

 

[Crimsongator]

I agree. The "New Constipated Elephant" logo was a case of someone creating a fix for a problem that didn't exist...Next to the "eye of the tiger" suppository that auburn plasters on everything, it's one of the worst logos in sports. Why? It's an awkward shape, it's busy and it's predominant colors are black and gray. Alabama is NOT black and gray, we are Crimson and white. Nothing about it is instantly recognizeable. I simply will not buy anything with it.

I love the Old Elephant logo you mention, and really like the Cursive A and the Athletic seal that Alabama is going toward now. It's everything that the "new" elepahnt (who's been around ten unfortunate years almost) isn't: Classic, Simple, INSTANTLY recognizeable as representing Alabama, classy and understated, like the University. I'm glad to see that the powers that be are getting away from the constipated elephant, too.

Hopefully it'll be a soon forgotten relic of the DuBose Error.

Just my (correct) opinion,

4Da

Oh, and the uniforms need no changes whatsoever. They're perfect just like they are and have been essentially in the modern era. I mean, would Coca-Cola change the shape of the bottle? Would Chevrolet dump the bowtie? No.

I happen to like the 'New" logo and I think the cursive A looks just like the Atlanta Braves - this is just to let you know this is the Correct opinion - just ask Me.

 

[cbi1972]

I mean, would Coca-Cola change the shape of the bottle? Would Chevrolet dump the bowtie? No.

I don't see too many glass bottles anymore, but they still exist. Most of the bottles are plastic, but have the same distinctive shape. Even more important than the bottle, Coca-cola changed the formula in the 1980s. There was such an uproar that they quickly switched back. This is the formula change that most people who were around then remember. Not many people seem to mind that they use corn syrup now instead of cane sugar, because it's cheaper. This is surprising because Coke sweetened with corn syrup tastes a lot different than Coke sweetened with cane sugar. It tastes sweeter and cleaner with sugar, while corn syrup makes it taste thicker and stickier, leaving a filmy coating on the tongue. You can still get the cane sugar Coke in Mexico, and from some American markets that import Mexican Coke.

Coke's marketing plan is not to maintain trademarks for tradition's sake, but because it's good business. By that reasoning, a uniform manufacturer could make Alabama an "offer they can't refuse" which could result in undesirable uniform changes. Our uniforms have changed in the past, and it's reasonable to think they may change in the future.

 

[GrantM62890]

I'm going to state the obvious...it isn't the uniform that makes the team, it's the players.

I thought bama's tradition was heart, desire, dedication, victory, tenacious, etc, not "uniforms stay the same".

What he said....notice before each game in the video Tide Tradition...it says "Our tradition is built on...". Then notice that nowhere in that video does it say "jerseys that never change"

Im not saying we necesarily should change our jerseys...but we dont have to keep the same ones forever just because some people say that it takes away from our tradition

 

[Alabama Larry in Ky]

The Nike Swoose was added and also a small "A" in the vee neck of the Jersey. And Grant I *disagree with you about the tradition. Like I posted earlier other schools Penn St. Michigan, USC and so forth don't change jerseys either. Hey man I disagree with my wife and I still love the old girl*.

 

[4DaTIDE]

I happen to like the 'New" logo and I think the cursive A looks just like the Atlanta Braves - this is just to let you know this is the Correct opinion - just ask Me.

Wal Mart called: your new Bama stuff just came in. :rolleye2:

Sorry , but I couldn't resist. :biggrin2: :biggrin2: (For the record, folks, I have bought Bama stuff at wal-mart. But nothing with that logo...LOL)

Seriously, You obviously don't do graphics design for a living.

I do.

There is nothing redeeming about that logo. It's simply a poor design, that wasn't needed.

Fortunately for the rest of us, the University disagrees with you, as do the majority of consumers: The "A" logo is outselling and replacing 'ol Constipated elephant on darn near everything.

Notice that he ain't on any of the official stuff worn by the coaches?
Ain't on the stadium? Or on the floor at Coleman anymore? Or in the Joe?
He ain't even on the top of the scoreboard at BDS anymore.

To each their own, I suppose, but the day that logo's an just afterthought of the DuBose era can't come soon enough for me.

4Da

 

[ROTYDE]

Why mess with perfection?????????:cool2:

 

[cbi1972]

Fortunately for the rest of us, the University disagrees with you, as do the majority of consumers: The "A" logo is outselling and replacing 'ol Constipated elephant on darn near everything.

Is this the constipated elephant?

 

[Crimson Swoosh]

Just for arguments sake, since a lot of folks don't like the "constipated" elephant logo, wonder what the new script A logo would look like, if combined with an elephant design. Something inspired from the old block A logo with the elephant busting through, with the scroll that said Crimson Tide underneath.
That could be an interesting project.......for any of you graphics guys (which I happen to be). Maybe if it were updated a bit and modernized just enough but pull some of that old school feeling back into it, it could go over big........just a thought.