coogrfan Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 The story of the Pitt script is very interesting. The then-new athletic director didn't like the old colors and script, so he changed it. He was fired, then they brought him back a few years later. And now the script is back. Odd, but interesting.That's the same jackass (Steve Pederson) who, in between Pitt jobs, came to Nebraska and hired Bill Callahan.The hilarious thing is that after he got fired at Pitt, he then got fired at Nebraska - and then Nebraska indirectly helped his firing at Pitt - again. After his revolving door of semi-felon coaches at Pitt, the icing on the cake came from a snowball effect when NU canned Pelini and hired Mike Riley. Oregon State responded by snatching Gary Andersen from Wisconsin. The Badgers in turn nabbed Paul Chryst from Pitt and Steve Pederson got re-fired that same day.His PItt-logo tomfoolery further confirms his skill at ruining good things. Maybe he can join up with Drake or Jay-Z and run some already-bad NBA branding even further into the Earth's core, but knowing how college athletics works, he'll probably wind up at Notre Dame or Texas or someplace way awesomer than he deserves. Pedersen seems to be the Lane Kiffin of AD's - he just keeps failing upwards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicklas Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 Meanwhile I must be the only person on the planet who doesn't like it...#UnpopularOpinionI'm with you. It's good for throwback jerseys and merch, but shouldn't be brought back as the primary logo. The arched "PITT" is really solid.Sometimes it's about returning to an identity a team had when it last had success. Pitt won the last of 9 claimed national championships wearing that script and had another 2 unclaimed national championships while wearing it.It's a much stronger look than they had with the generic block PITT logo and the atrocious secondary logos they have had. Pitt is a former football power hoping to return to its roots. In my opinion, the classic Pitt script fits them far better than what they've used recently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WSU151 Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 Meanwhile I must be the only person on the planet who doesn't like it...#UnpopularOpinionI'm with you. It's good for throwback jerseys and merch, but shouldn't be brought back as the primary logo. The arched "PITT" is really solid.The block with drop-shadow was pretty bland. The new/old cursive script is distinct. Smart is believing half of what you hear. Genius is knowing which half. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbannon92 Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 Meanwhile I must be the only person on the planet who doesn't like it...#UnpopularOpinionI'm with you. It's good for throwback jerseys and merch, but shouldn't be brought back as the primary logo. The arched "PITT" is really solid.The block with drop-shadow was pretty bland. The new/old cursive script is distinct.Then they need to develop a full identity around it. Just throwing the throwback script in with the block wordmarks and whatnot doesn't work. And I have a feeling the script is going to be football only, which also bugs me. Same as the "Gators" script on the Florida helmet. That may just be personal preference, though. Nike + CFL 2015 | 2015-16 NBA Concepts | Complete College Football Redesign Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pianoknight Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 The story of the Pitt script is very interesting. The then-new athletic director didn't like the old colors and script, so he changed it. He was fired, then they brought him back a few years later. And now the script is back. Odd, but interesting.That's the same jackass (Steve Pederson) who, in between Pitt jobs, came to Nebraska and hired Bill Callahan.The hilarious thing is that after he got fired at Pitt, he then got fired at Nebraska - and then Nebraska indirectly helped his firing at Pitt - again. After his revolving door of semi-felon coaches at Pitt, the icing on the cake came from a snowball effect when NU canned Pelini and hired Mike Riley. Oregon State responded by snatching Gary Andersen from Wisconsin. The Badgers in turn nabbed Paul Chryst from Pitt and Steve Pederson got re-fired that same day.His PItt-logo tomfoolery further confirms his skill at ruining good things. Maybe he can join up with Drake or Jay-Z and run some already-bad NBA branding even further into the Earth's core, but knowing how college athletics works, he'll probably wind up at Notre Dame or Texas or someplace way awesomer than he deserves. Pedersen seems to be the Lane Kiffin of AD's - he just keeps failing upwards. Yeah, that's probably an apt description. He must give one hell of a job interview. 5th in NAT. TITLES | 2nd in CONF. TITLES | 5th in HEISMAN | 7th in DRAFTS | 8th in ALL-AMER | 7th in WINS | 4th in BOWLS | 1st in SELLOUTS | 1st GAMEDAY SIGN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiLeNt WaVe Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 Northern Iowa spring game unis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhlyBoy Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 I think that the North Carolina argyle is one of the greatest uniform elements in sports history. Glad they incorporated it into the football uniforms. Wish Alabama would work the Bear Bryant houndstooth in there somewhere. doesn't have to be obvious, like those pro combats a couple years back. Or even the houndstooth collars from even a little more farther back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BucksFan5 Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 http://news.nike.com/news/michigan-state-football-updates-nike-football-uniform-innovation-and-design"New" Michigan State Spartans uniforms, I personally love them. That alt looks great. I really like the pattern on the sleeves and pants.EDIT: I really like what I'm seeing from Nike in college lately, except TCU.ALT: ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinturner95 Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 the alt for Michigan State is beautiful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aawagner011 Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 Last two college sets for Nike (UNC and this) have been home runs, where as TCU and the new US women's World Cup kit are awful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR73SEN Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 The Greek patterning is gorgeous, but doesn't overwhelm the design, especially from distance. Awesome.Not a huge fan of the bronze alt, however. IOWA HAWKEYES // KANSAS CITY CHIEFS // MINNESOTA TWINS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waldowest Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 Not sure about the pant stripe block patch whatever it is, but the rest of the set is top notch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackBolt3 Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 Nike's last two college uniforms have been fantastic. Maybe Colorado won't be so bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPDesign Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 Not a fan of having "MSU" on the shoulder of the alt. But aside from that it's a really nice set. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_grateful_ted Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 That's gorgeous my goodness, did I read it right in the nikr article that they'll be getting a second white jersey with green sleeves? They've done that before can someone verify? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pianoknight Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 Nike seems to be hitting a stride. That MSU set is beautiful. 5th in NAT. TITLES | 2nd in CONF. TITLES | 5th in HEISMAN | 7th in DRAFTS | 8th in ALL-AMER | 7th in WINS | 4th in BOWLS | 1st in SELLOUTS | 1st GAMEDAY SIGN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lights Out Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 Interesting tweet from Harsin:https://twitter.com/bryanharsin/status/591091707371921408/photo/1I wonder if Boise is switching to the new template as well? With the roll Nike's CFB designers have been on lately, I'd be intrigued to see what they'd come up with for a less "traditional" team. POTD: 2/4/12 3/4/12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drdougfresh Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 Big fan of the understated pattern and new helmet finish, because it looks like they will finally match the uniforms. Not a huge fan of the alt, but I'm fairly conservative with my wishes for MSU. I think simple works so well for them. I'm sure it'll grow on me. That alt helmet though? That's the color they should've used for the NPC unis. Good choice on the hue and finish there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbannon92 Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 Those Michigan State unis are bea-u-ti-ful. The Greek patrern is very nice and very tastefully done, and the alt makes great use of copper and black, which I think look really good with the green.Nike seems to be trending upward right now in CFB. Let's hope it stays that way! Nike + CFL 2015 | 2015-16 NBA Concepts | Complete College Football Redesign Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrandMooreArt Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 besides the pants pattern application the MSU uni looks really good, alt version too. HGI's work just never disappoints. unless the photos colors have been altered, HGI matched the fabric color perfectly and like they're on a trend (maybe Nike's decision) of solid helmet colors. still a satin finish but dont remember seeing them use any flake or metallic in their paint since the Buccaneers. it's interesting to see Nike's CFB designs this year are all about applying things tastefully. well for the most part (TCU is wild). with MSU there's not really any new ideas here except the great pattern on the sleeve, but all the elements work well together. they're not going crazy with helmet designs (logo a bit too large on MSU though), not doing too much anywhere. i think MSU and UNC have uniforms they could wear forever now. sadly, it's the complete opposite for the NFL teams. still can't get over this templates mesh "zipper" on the jersey though. i cant wait to see them do away with that. GRAPHIC ARTIST BEHANCE / MEDIUM / DRIBBBLE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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