Unis

by heeltuckitandrun on Feb 15, 2009 2:07 PM CST

I'm wondering what everyone here thinks of the Horn's new basketball uniforms. I know this is the second year they've worn this style, so they may not qualify as 'new,' but still...I remember first seeing this style, Nike's 'System of Dress' unveiled during the 2007 NCAA Tournament with a few teams (Ohio State, Florida, a few others) and thinking, "Those look terrible, I hope Texas never goes that route."

Fast forward to the beginning of last season and sure enough, the Horns-and many other school for that matter-are rocking the ultra snug tops with the billowy dress-like shorts. Horrible.

Maybe I'm missing something here, but what was wrong with the previous issue? I loved the duds that TJ took us the Final Four in, and that KD wowed us in two years ago. Let me know what y'all think, and if I'm totally off-base and the only one who hates this look, by all means, call me out.

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Lets be honest here

Texas b-ball can make any changes they want to the uniforms, so long as they promise to NEVER, EVER, EVER bring back the all black and burnt orange unis.

"Stats are for losers, I like winning games."

by SuperBentley on Feb 15, 2009 2:35 PM CST reply actions

Just the game I thought,

Jersey’s looked cool but they stunk it up that game

Blazz

by blazzinken on Feb 15, 2009 4:07 PM CST up reply actions

I loved the all-black....

….and I’ve forgiven the Duke ass-whipping at this point. I’m ready to see ’em again! I think I heard a rumor that they were going to wear them for a tourney game a season or two ago, but ultimately decided against it. Can anyone confirm this?

by junglerules on Feb 15, 2009 9:42 PM CST up reply actions

totally disagree with you....I thought the all black jerseys with the white lettering and burnt orange trim looked really good

however….they did get smashed by duke but they looked good doing it

by koryg10 on Feb 15, 2009 3:56 PM CST reply actions

I don't mind the "Halloween" jerseys

maybe it’s because Halloween is one of my favorite holidays, but I like any jersey with a black background.

by goingforthecorner on Feb 15, 2009 4:49 PM CST reply actions

Black Jerseys are awesome

And if Texas football could guarantee a win whilst wearing them, then by all means they should don those black and orange jerseys when they play those bastards from Lubbock this year. Unfortunately, I associate any black jerseys with the carpetbombing at MSG in 2005 against Duke. That was horrible, and has yet to be forgotten.

"Stats are for losers, I like winning games."

by SuperBentley on Feb 15, 2009 7:26 PM CST reply actions

basketball is all about style and expensive sneakers

so let Nike keep dressing us there… it seems the recruits dig the look, so leave it be….

by the1austin on Feb 15, 2009 9:16 PM CST reply actions

I'd rather not have the football team wear black

that might kill a few players in the hot summers. I’m not joking btw.

by goingforthecorner on Feb 15, 2009 11:54 PM CST reply actions

I've seen

..the QB’s wear them, IIRC, but agree that it would suck for lineman to have to wear those.

by vy til i die on Feb 16, 2009 12:21 AM CST up reply actions

They're only worn by the QBs in practice

by TXinDC on Feb 16, 2009 5:31 AM CST up reply actions

Why change the nicest looking uni's in college athletics?

If it aint broke, don’t fix it. Just as I hate Notre Dame in Green, Texas should not change it up on the gridiron. It would be like if Michigan put an “M” on their helmets or if Oklahoma won a bowl game. Tradition makes college football great.

by the1austin on Feb 16, 2009 7:33 AM CST up reply actions 1 recs

Michigan

I don’t know if you noticed but they switched over to adidas this season and their uniforms have changed. They are no longer attractive in any way as the maize was changed to some hideous form of neon yellow. As far as the changing of uniforms goes as well, Nike releases new styles every year and if you pay attention, even ours have changed. The general style has stayed the same, but the cut, fabric and overall design of the jersey itself has drastically changed within the last 10 years.

by 10isgod on Feb 16, 2009 2:35 PM CST up reply actions