infrared41 Posted December 28, 2016 Share Posted December 28, 2016 This season got off to a bit of a slow start, but it is finishing strong. Week 16 was another week of solid uniform match ups - and another week of really tough choices for the best list. As @the admiral predicted, one of this week's games is a contender for game of the year, there were a couple train wrecks, and for the first time, a game that made the best list based solely on the strength of a jersey. Put 60 seconds on the clock and let's play our game. As always, the lists are just my opinion. Your opinion may vary. Best: 1. Colts - Raiders: The one thing that drives me nuts with these lists is being unable to find a picture that does justice to the game. This is one of those games. Anyway... A few weeks back, the admiral said to keep an eye on this one as a contender for game of the year. I'm thinking he was right. Two classic looks and an easy choice for the top spot this week. Every game should look this good. I wish I could have found a picture that does this game justice. 2. 49ers - Rams: I'm not as big a fan of the Rams throwbacks as most people are, but put the throwbacks in the sunshine matched up with the 49ers and I like them a whole lot more than I usually do. The drab dome lighting in St. Louis really sucked the life out of this great uniform. Maybe the poor lighting was my only issue with them. In any case, this was a great looking game. Put this one on the "any other week" list. 3. Vikings - Packers: Great looking match up of modern and traditional. Loved how the colors popped in this one - which is no mean feat in Green Bay in December. The Vikings should be on page one of any "this is how you modernize/update your uniform" manual. 4. Indigenous Peoples - Bears: At the start of this season, I didn't much care for Washington's white over burgundy combo. Fast forward to week 16 and here I am liking it quite a bit. It really works against the right teams and the Bears are one of those teams. Great looking game that would easily take the top spot in a week with less competition. 5. Steelers jersey: Can't say I cared for the monochrome black uniform, but the jersey was all sorts of awesome. I'd be the last person to suggest the Steelers change their current look, but if they wanted to wear this jersey full time, I wouldn't complain. Come up with some gold pants to match the jersey and dare I say it, the Steelers might look better than they already do. 6. Lions - Cowboys: Time for the Lions to make their weekly appearance. Good looking game. Worst: 1. Cardinals - Seahawks: Going back to the "this is how you modernize/update your uniform" manual, these two teams should be pages one and two in the "this is what you don't want to do" chapter. Seattle has some good looking combos and this one isn't any of them. The Cardinals need to read page one of the "this is how you modernize/update your uniform" manual and go from there. 2. Buccaneers - Saints: The Bucs look bad because they don't have a choice. The Saints chose to look this awful. That's it for this week. I hope you all are having a great holiday season. Thanks for taking a look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWhiz96 Posted December 28, 2016 Share Posted December 28, 2016 The Steelers' color rush uniforms are indeed beautiful (getting past the monochrome). I wouldn't mind those being paired with our usual gold pants for a 3rd uniform combo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CreamSoda Posted December 28, 2016 Share Posted December 28, 2016 IDK, if you ask me the Lions game only looked good in the first half! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leopard88 Posted December 28, 2016 Share Posted December 28, 2016 I thought the Ravens-Steelers matchup might sneak on to the list in its entirety since the Ravens were in their all white uniform. Most Liked Content of the Day -- February 15, 2017, August 21, 2017, August 22, 2017 ///// Proud Winner of the CCSLC Post of the Day Award -- April 8, 2008 Originator of the Upside Down Sarcasm Smilie -- November 1, 2005 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infrared41 Posted December 28, 2016 Author Share Posted December 28, 2016 16 minutes ago, leopard88 said: I thought the Ravens-Steelers matchup might sneak on to the list in its entirety since the Ravens were in their all white uniform. I gave it some thought, but I couldn't get past the Steelers black monochrome. The only monochrome look I like is all white. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leopard88 Posted December 28, 2016 Share Posted December 28, 2016 1 minute ago, infrared41 said: I gave it some thought, but I couldn't get past the Steelers black monochrome. The only monochrome look I like is all white. I assumed that was the answer. I generally feel the same way, but the Steelers black wasn't terrible, for some reason. Most Liked Content of the Day -- February 15, 2017, August 21, 2017, August 22, 2017 ///// Proud Winner of the CCSLC Post of the Day Award -- April 8, 2008 Originator of the Upside Down Sarcasm Smilie -- November 1, 2005 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infrared41 Posted December 28, 2016 Author Share Posted December 28, 2016 5 minutes ago, leopard88 said: I assumed that was the answer. I generally feel the same way, but the Steelers black wasn't terrible, for some reason. No, it wasn't terrible. As monochrome looks go, that Steelers set is one of the better ones. For what it is, I thought it looked good, but I didn't think it looked best list level good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leopard88 Posted December 28, 2016 Share Posted December 28, 2016 8 minutes ago, infrared41 said: No, it wasn't terrible. As monochrome looks go, that Steelers set is one of the better ones. For what it is, I thought it looked good, but I didn't think it looked best list level good. I don't disagree with any of that. I was just happy to see the Ravens in all white late in the season . . . even if the result of the game wasn't to my liking. Most Liked Content of the Day -- February 15, 2017, August 21, 2017, August 22, 2017 ///// Proud Winner of the CCSLC Post of the Day Award -- April 8, 2008 Originator of the Upside Down Sarcasm Smilie -- November 1, 2005 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnPheitseog Posted December 28, 2016 Share Posted December 28, 2016 Monochrome and all, I loved the Steelers in all black. And I'm one of those anti non white monochrome people as well. Formerly known as DiePerske Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daniel75 Posted December 28, 2016 Share Posted December 28, 2016 Another cra cra list, keep it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infrared41 Posted December 29, 2016 Author Share Posted December 29, 2016 1 hour ago, daniel75 said: Another cra cra list, keep it up. Sorry, but I don't know what that is supposed to mean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infrared41 Posted December 29, 2016 Author Share Posted December 29, 2016 1 hour ago, leopard88 said: I don't disagree with any of that. I was just happy to see the Ravens in all white late in the season . . . even if the result of the game wasn't to my liking. The Ravens primary looks are really nice. They should stick to the basic purple over white and all white and throw the rest in the trash. The occasional black alternate jersey over white would be OK too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KCScout76 Posted December 29, 2016 Share Posted December 29, 2016 Infrared41, good insight on many of these unis. I do like the Rams old/throwback Blues. I agree that when the 49ers & Rams play, their unis match up well. Good call on the Colts/Raiders combo - reminds me of the days of Baltimore @ Oakland in the 1970s. Cowboys/Lions was my #3 choice on the list. Good stuff my friend!!! Kansas City Scouts (CHL) Orr Cup Champions 2010, 2019, 2021 St. Joseph Pony Express (ULL) 2023 Champions Kansas City Cattle (CL) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ark Posted December 29, 2016 Share Posted December 29, 2016 The Steelers need to go back to block jersey numbers immediately. This is the most intimidating sports uniform of all time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWhiz96 Posted December 29, 2016 Share Posted December 29, 2016 4 hours ago, infrared41 said: Sorry, but I don't know what that is supposed to mean. "Cra", "cray", or "crae" is slang for "crazy", meaning good. 1 hour ago, Ark said: The Steelers need to go back to block jersey numbers immediately. This is the most intimidating sports uniform of all time While I like the block-numbered uniforms, the stylized font they currently use is now consistent with the helmet numbers (which have been stylized since at least the 60s). What slightly irks me with the Steelers is that the jersey numbers are italicized. Normalize them and I'd be 100% satisfied. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FinsUp1214 Posted December 29, 2016 Share Posted December 29, 2016 This was one of those weeks where I just can't pick a winner. I lean one way then find myself getting swayed by another soon after. I'll just have to slap a "Tie-1st" on IND/OAK, SF/LA, MIN/GB, and WSH/CHI. Side note, though: I'm SO glad to see burgundy pants again for Washington. I'm pretty tired of the gold pants, and think white pants at home and burgundy on the road are far better combos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scraw28 Posted December 29, 2016 Share Posted December 29, 2016 4 hours ago, Ark said: The Steelers need to go back to block jersey numbers immediately. This is the most intimidating sports uniform of all time I endorse this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leopard88 Posted December 29, 2016 Share Posted December 29, 2016 12 hours ago, infrared41 said: Sorry, but I don't know what that is supposed to mean. 8 hours ago, JWhiz96 said: "Cra", "cray", or "crae" is slang for "crazy", meaning good. My 12 year old daughter could have told you this. Most Liked Content of the Day -- February 15, 2017, August 21, 2017, August 22, 2017 ///// Proud Winner of the CCSLC Post of the Day Award -- April 8, 2008 Originator of the Upside Down Sarcasm Smilie -- November 1, 2005 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infrared41 Posted December 29, 2016 Author Share Posted December 29, 2016 12 minutes ago, leopard88 said: My 12 year old daughter could have told you this. I know "cra cra" means crazy. I wasn't sure if he meant it in a good way or if he was telling me my lists are crazy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leopard88 Posted December 29, 2016 Share Posted December 29, 2016 19 minutes ago, infrared41 said: I know "cra cra" means crazy. I wasn't sure if he meant it in a good way or if he was telling me my lists are crazy. Good point. The last time my daughter used "cra cra" in any connection to me, she was describing my hair in a picture from the late 70s. Most Liked Content of the Day -- February 15, 2017, August 21, 2017, August 22, 2017 ///// Proud Winner of the CCSLC Post of the Day Award -- April 8, 2008 Originator of the Upside Down Sarcasm Smilie -- November 1, 2005 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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