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1 hour ago, GDAWG said:

 

Why couldn't it be steroids? Like a normal player!?!? It certainly didn't help him at all. 

Not sure if this was posted, but here's a good look at the original and revised Orlando City crests. I think this new crest was based of a Fraser Davidson design. 

47 minutes ago, aawagner011 said:

Colorado: it’s fine. I don’t mind the checkers. But I think their brand is a bit stale. Didn’t they have a kit with contrasting sleeves (either white or light blue) a while back? I think that could be a more signature look, and preferably with contrasting shorts, too.

I think the contrasting sleeves would have worked with the raglan design. I also think that they should go that route as a way to tie into Arsenal. 

1 minute ago, burgundy said:

 

They finally brought back the motto last year after dropping it about 20 years ago. The other mottos they used were "So much to discover" and "Find it here." Generic as hell, and total duds.

 

The nod on the back of the neck is definitely a nice touch. If only the front of the shirt wasn't a nod to America's favorite blockhead.

 

I like the idea of using the stadium for your designs, but at some point there are other parts of Columbus that would have been better used when designing the shirt. I still like this design though. The only thing I don't like is that the black shorts from last year are only available in size S. 

13 minutes ago, BlazerBlaze said:

And the Charlie Brown Crew kits are confirmed. That 3rd star is awfully large. 

https://x.com/ColumbusCrew/status/1758521629393469950?s=20

Love the "Ohio, the Heart of it All" nod on the back. Is that still the state motto they put on all of the welcome signs? 

28 minutes ago, officeglenn said:

Minnesota United "Starry Night" primary kit:

 

St. Louis CITY SC "Confluence" secondary kit:

I feel like that Minnesota shirt would have looked better with a flat design star pattern instead of what looks like a sublimated print. St. Louis looks so boring and unfortunately I think that pattern will disappear most of the time. 

44 minutes ago, Digby said:

Sorta off-topic but these unveil photoshoots have become so strange. Who is wearing a jersey tucked in to pleated khakis???

 

 

Maybe he's waiting until the game starts to untuck it? 

Are the shorts green, or white? Because I haven't seen them yet. I'd expect them to be green, but seeing what happened with New England who's wearing the same template, who knows? 

I actually like this shirt, but the one thing that strikes me as wrong is using the Lamar Hunt memorial patch as a jock tag. Either put it on a sleeve, the back collar, or center it at the front of the jersey between the adidas logo and FC Dallas patch. 

Today's the day!!!!!

1 hour ago, GFB said:

Yeah, surprised to see the hate on the Sounders look. Kit of the year for me.

Only thing I don't like is that the socks are white instead of matching the jerseys. 

https://theathletic.com/5276097/2024/02/14/notre-dame-army-yankee-stadium-2024/

Army vs Notre Dame at Yankee Stadium! Both needed to add games to their schedules and this also recognizes the 100th anniversary of the Four Horseman game. 

"The worst-kept secret around Notre Dame football no longer is one. After months of delays, Notre Dame announced its new 12th game for the 2024 schedule, a familiar opponent in a familiar venue: The Irish will bring back the Shamrock Series for the second time under Marcus Freeman, returning to Yankee Stadium to face Army on Nov. 23.

That means the Irish will finish next season on both coasts — Notre Dame plays at USC a week later — while also making two trips to the New York area. The Irish face Navy at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., on Oct. 26".

Da Bears!

https://media1.tenor.com/m/PERWumeWzNwAAAAC/bears-chicago-bears.gif

https://www.theufl.com/news/2024/february/15/ufl-debuts-official-league-game-ball

The game ball is officially released. Not sure who's making it, It's being made by Big Game. Most of the merchandise in the shop is still made by off brands, though Under Armour is supposed to eventually supply fan gear as well. 

Silverbacks, gotta love the allusion to the Columbus Zoo. 

LAFC with BMO sponsor

Just now, Digby said:

I don't think these copywriters have ever seen ripples in water before. Also a miss to go with navy shorts again, this one would benefit even more from the red shorts. But, I suppose this is nitpicking in the grand scheme.

 

I was thinking the same thing when I saw just the shirt. They're using the same design as Bayern Munich, make sure the shorts match the sleeves! 

4 minutes ago, docbrass said:

Charlie Brown ???

 

That's what the Crew fans are saying. As much as MLS has crapped on their original team, Charlie Brown seems appropriate. 

Reported Crew home shirt. The Massive Reddit group posted links to Rally House that have since been killed. Not a bad look, but a surprise to be certain based on previous discussions about what the shirt was supposed to represent, as a "return to home" impression. I think this shirt would look better with black shorts than yellow, but we'll see. I don't like that the yellow is lighter with this shirt, but it's not that big a deal if it helps the design stand out. I can't make out what the wording is on the state silhouette, but based on teasers I believe it's the GPS coordinates for Lower.com Field. 

I also like that they have included the Spanish phrase, "Everyone's Invited". There had been issues with the Spanish speaking supporter groups and the front office all the way back to when the Hunt's were running the team. 

On 2/8/2024 at 6:12 PM, oldschoolvikings said:

I've been using Imgur to host my concept images for years, but I'm pretty unhappy with whatever it is they've recently changed to.  Now whenever I try to upload anything, I get a pop up telling me my image is too big.  Is anybody else running into this?  And is there another site I can use that will just let me upload my images so I can post them here?

 

I'm old and hate change.  Why can't everything just stay the same?  The next time some friggin' site makes an update "to improve user experience" that actually improves my experience, will be the first time. 

I've had to shrink the basketball court designs that I make when trying to load them into Imgur. But to be fair they're like 10500x6000 when they are saved as a PNG. I haven't had issues with any of my other images. 

Especially since teams can't overload like they can in college.

31 minutes ago, burgundy said:

 

 

My prediction for the Tigers:

- Navy blue jersey with "MOTOR CITY" arched across the front in block font, in the style of the 84 road. Gray sleeve numbers and no piping or cuff stripes, in the style of the 68 road.

- Navy blue pants, no piping.

- Gray socks

- Gray hat with navy bill, navy squatchee, and navy Old English D.

 

They'll look like mechanic coveralls.

 

Letter and numbers will probably be in chrome. 

1 minute ago, Digby said:

 

I noticed that as well, which makes me curious about the final product -- does the old one belong to their old league? Did they think it was too cringe to put on a shirt in this era of Take Us Seriously MLS? Or maybe just a clever merging of eras if they use fonts and lions that are closer to the current one.

MLS probably refuses to use the actual logo since it wasn't part of their properties. 

1 hour ago, adsarebad said:

People are (rightfully so) :censored:ing on fanatics..... but aren't Nike the ones that produce the jerseys,? In the same factory in Easton, PA where Majestic made them?

 

Or is that over with now

I think it's the same deal as NFL uniforms. Someone else puts them together, and then another site adds the logos and wordmarks. 

https://www.theufl.com/news/united-football-league-rules-for-2024-announced

The rules have been confirmed.

2024 UFL RULES HIGHLIGHTS

Points After Touchdown

Teams will have three scrimmage play (run/pass) options following a touchdown.

2-yard line = 1 point for a successful try
5-yard line = 2 points for a successful try
10-yard line = 3 points for a successful try

Kickoffs

Kickoffs will look like more traditional college/NFL kickoffs but will take place from the 20-yard line of the kicking team. A kickoff out of bounds will give possession to the receiving team 30 yards from the spot of the kickoff or at the spot where the ball went out of bounds. A kickoff that is untouched by the receiving team may only be recovered by the kicking team up to 20 yards from the spot of the kick.

Other Kicking/Touchback Rules

All touchbacks on kicks (punts or kickoffs) will be placed at the receiving team's 25-yard line. Any punt that goes out of bounds inside the receiving team's 25-yard line will be considered a touchback and placed at the 25-yard line. Non-kicking touchbacks will also be placed at the 25-yard line.

Alternate Possession Option

While onside kicks are allowed at any time during the game, teams will have an alternate option to retain possession in the fourth quarter. If a team is tied or behind during the fourth quarter, it may elect to retain possession after a score with a 4th-and-12 from its own 28-yard line.

Two Forward Passes

Teams will be allowed, as they were in both leagues last season, to throw two forward passes on one play. The ball cannot cross the line of scrimmage at any time prior to the second forward pass being thrown.

Catch Definition

A completed catch or interception is defined as a player securing control of the ball prior to the ball touching the ground; and touching the ground inbounds with both feet or with any part of his body other than his hands.

Defensive Pass Interference

Defensive pass interference will result in a 15-yard penalty or a spot foul if the foul occurred less than 15 yards downfield. Intentional defensive pass interference will result in a spot foul if it is beyond 15 yards downfield.

Replay Reviews

Designated members of the officiating department may stop a game at any time before the ball is next legally put in play to review a play if the play is reviewable, there is reasonable evidence to believe an error was made in the initial ruling and it would have a direct, competitive impact on the game. These reviews will be made from a secure location separate from the site of the game. Any call or non-call related to player safety is also subject to review at any point during the game, as well as any officiating ruling in the last five minutes of the fourth quarter or overtime that is obviously incorrect and will have a significant impact on the outcome of the game.

Coach Challenges

Each coach may challenge any ruling, including fouls or potential fouls, one time during the course of a contest, provided the team has a timeout remaining. A successful challenge will not result in a loss of a timeout, while the timeout is lost if the challenge is unsuccessful.

Overtime

Overtime will consist of alternating attempts to score from the opponent's 5-yard line with no kicks allowed. It will be a best-of-three format or until a winner has been determined.

On 2/12/2024 at 11:46 AM, GDAWG said:

This man's delusion still continues:

 

 

20 teams to start!?!?!? Hahahahahaha!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Not sure how viable that is when they are looking to play in a 5,000 seat stadium in Salt Lake. 

https://theathletic.com/5271062/2024/02/13/college-football-helmet-communication-rules-bowls/

Looks like we could be closer to radio comms this upcoming season. 

https://www.operationsports.com/schools-confirming-their-participation-in-ea-sports-college-football-on-february-15/

Reportedly, schools that are in the new EA Sports game are going to start identifying themselves. This doesn't mean we'll see any media from EA on the day. 

https://stanforddaily.com/2024/02/13/new-ncaa-video-game-features-stanford/

Interesting note in terms of compensation:

"With the NCAA now allowing student-athletes to capitalize on their name, image and likeness, EA can compensate athletes to appear in the game. While a report last spring claimed that EA would offer athletes $500 to be in the game, this has not been confirmed by the company or any University.

Risso also did not specify the compensation student-athletes would receive when asked by The Daily. Neither did Risso confirm whether face scans of current players would be included in the game.

Each school will receive a certain amount of payout money that depends on the “tier” a team lands in. Tiers are based on the number of AP Top 25 finishes over the past decade, according to a 2021 memo obtained acquired by Matt Brown of “Extra Points” via the Freedom of Information Act".

7 minutes ago, aawagner011 said:

Better look at the new Orlando shirt. It’s fine for a one-off, but seeing this makes me glad they updated the crest when they jumped up to MLS.

 

I actually like this logo better, but I understand that they needed a logo that can work in digital presentations better.

16 hours ago, habsfan1 said:

I would love to see this again. one half with CFL rules, one half with NFL rules. They stopped doing these games before I ever got a chance to see them.