AndrewMLind 2,472 Posted February 28, 2019 It *is* the Vapor Untouchable template, just without the mesh collar insert (proof that it — much like Flywire — serves no real function or purpose). I was told it was simply "in the way" when Nike designed Oregon's oversized numbers, and early concepts made them sit down too far on the model's stomach to the point where the numbers could essentially be tucked in, depending on the player's height. And I can also confirm the Ducks are not the only team that will be wearing oversized numbers next season. 6 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CaliforniaGlowin 2,193 Posted March 2, 2019 I would love big square numbers for my teams. I know Baylor's getting new uniforms, could they be one of them? 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dont care 6,870 Posted March 2, 2019 1 hour ago, CaliforniaGlowin said: I would love big square numbers for my teams. I know Baylor's getting new uniforms, could they be one of them? You love everything I hate 8 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MJWalker45 6,008 Posted March 2, 2019 On 2/27/2019 at 10:22 PM, AndrewMLind said: It *is* the Vapor Untouchable template, just without the mesh collar insert (proof that it — much like Flywire — serves no real function or purpose). I was told it was simply "in the way" when Nike designed Oregon's oversized numbers, and early concepts made them sit down too far on the model's stomach to the point where the numbers could essentially be tucked in, depending on the player's height. And I can also confirm the Ducks are not the only team that will be wearing oversized numbers next season. Arizona, Texas and Oklahoma all wore larger numbers than usual on the front last year. Is Oregon's a full 13 inches on the front and back? 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_DietDrPepper_ 4,371 Posted March 2, 2019 18 hours ago, CaliforniaGlowin said: I would love big square numbers for my teams. I know Baylor's getting new uniforms, could they be one of them? I’m glad we have a 120% embodiedment of the unpopular opinions thread 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mafiaman 1,900 Posted March 3, 2019 On 2/27/2019 at 9:52 AM, CLEstones said: The garnet helmet is damn good looking. You misspelled “an abomination.” 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CLEstones 628 Posted March 4, 2019 On 3/3/2019 at 3:54 AM, mafiaman said: You misspelled “an abomination.” I know, I know... it's the old traditional style from a million years ago, therefore it must be complete trash. But the garnet helmet actually looks good. It was different that most gaudy, over the top alternates. They actually made it looks nice and fit within the uniform structure and balance. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kabbey520 140 Posted March 4, 2019 On 2/27/2019 at 9:22 PM, AndrewMLind said: It *is* the Vapor Untouchable template, just without the mesh collar insert (proof that it — much like Flywire — serves no real function or purpose). I was told it was simply "in the way" when Nike designed Oregon's oversized numbers, and early concepts made them sit down too far on the model's stomach to the point where the numbers could essentially be tucked in, depending on the player's height. And I can also confirm the Ducks are not the only team that will be wearing oversized numbers next season. Drop some names! 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jsr862 60 Posted March 5, 2019 Pitt will announce rebrand on 4/7/19 the Sunday before the spring game. Unknown if uniforms will be shown or just announcement of change of colors. But official 4-7-19 has been posted. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Green27 187 Posted March 5, 2019 I think I'm in the majority when I say I'm excited at the idea of this coming back permanently. 12 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
colinturner95 3,155 Posted March 5, 2019 14 hours ago, jsr862 said: Pitt will announce rebrand on 4/7/19 the Sunday before the spring game. Unknown if uniforms will be shown or just announcement of change of colors. But official 4-7-19 has been posted. Am I in the minority that I think Pitt looks better in Navy than Royal Blue? Don't get me wrong the royal/yellow isn't a bad look, but IMO when I look at it I see WVU not Pitt. 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BrandMooreArt 3,766 Posted March 5, 2019 On 2/27/2019 at 11:22 PM, AndrewMLind said: It *is* the Vapor Untouchable template, just without the mesh collar insert (proof that it — much like Flywire — serves no real function or purpose). I was told it was simply "in the way" when Nike designed Oregon's oversized numbers, and early concepts made them sit down too far on the model's stomach to the point where the numbers could essentially be tucked in, depending on the player's height. And I can also confirm the Ducks are not the only team that will be wearing oversized numbers next season. the FlyWire was designed to prevent stretching of the collar where it would slip under the shoulder pads sometimes. if memory serves, im pretty sure i saw that it made a positive difference, lowering the number of times it happened over a season. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WSU151 10,064 Posted March 5, 2019 1 hour ago, bkknight95 said: Am I in the minority that I think Pitt looks better in Navy than Royal Blue? Don't get me wrong the royal/yellow isn't a bad look, but IMO when I look at it I see WVU not Pitt. WVU is navy though. Pitt looks great in the royal. Both home and road jerseys are modern classics. 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Magic Dynasty 2,523 Posted March 6, 2019 3 hours ago, WSU151 said: WVU is navy though. Pitt looks great in the royal. Both home and road jerseys are modern classics. Agreed, but they aren’t “modern classics”. They’re just classic classics, for lack of a better term. Modern classics are, for example, the Vikings or Texans (both IMO, of course). Modern uniforms that, if they aren’t already, will soon be considered classics. The Pitt uniforms are just straight throwbacks. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
guest23 1,611 Posted March 6, 2019 3 minutes ago, Magic Dynasty said: Agreed, but they aren’t “modern classics”. They’re just classic classics, for lack of a better term. Modern classics are, for example, the Vikings or Texans (both IMO, of course). Modern uniforms that, if they aren’t already, will soon be considered classics. The Pitt uniforms are just straight throwbacks. Highly overrated throwbacks at that but they are distinctly Pitt so I guess they have that going for them. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
colinturner95 3,155 Posted March 6, 2019 4 hours ago, WSU151 said: WVU is navy though. Pitt looks great in the royal. Both home and road jerseys are modern classics. this is true. probably should have made that a little clearer. Idk, I just don't see Pitt as a royal/yellow team. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndrewMLind 2,472 Posted March 6, 2019 4 hours ago, BrandMooreArt said: the FlyWire was designed to prevent stretching of the collar where it would slip under the shoulder pads sometimes. if memory serves, im pretty sure i saw that it made a positive difference, lowering the number of times it happened over a season. If that were quantifiably true, then why doesn’t the Mach Speed template or Vapor Untouchable template have Flywire on the collar? Or why did numerous teams that wore the Speed Machine/Hypercool/Elite 51 templates opt for look over the supposed functionality. Not to mention the first Pro Combat, which had Flywire on the shoulders to supposedly help the jersey remain tight against the pads. You’d think both the teams and players would encourage Nike to continue to use it on their templates if it truly made a difference. It doesn’t have to be on the outside of the uniform, either, but rather inside the collar or shoulders. Double-sided tape and/or a tighter jersey works better at doing what Nike claimed Flywire did — and it’s worth noting this is all coming from someone who typically defends Nike. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
andrewharrington 4,973 Posted March 6, 2019 My guess? They probably designed (what they consider) a better looking collar that accomplishes the same goal for their newer templates. Maybe they saw that no one liked the Flywire collar and decided to address it? 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
guest23 1,611 Posted March 6, 2019 11 minutes ago, andrewharrington said: My guess? They probably designed (what they consider) a better looking collar that accomplishes the same goal for their newer templates. Maybe they saw that no one liked the Flywire collar and decided to address it? I agree. It was a design element that was destined to be short lived and was. Nike loves to emphasize the technical elements of their templates but eventually the element/feature becomes stale and in this sense it somewhat called out a design flaw, the jerseys required extra reinforcement which tends to imply a less than elegant design. What is funny is that they have swung to the other end of .the spectrum and created great minimal/sleek templates but those lack distinguishable/marketable design design elements will likely push their design back to the speed machine era 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BrandMooreArt 3,766 Posted March 6, 2019 agreed, probably more driven by aesthetics than anything. didn't everyone lose their minds over "toilet seat collars"? 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites