Pharos04 Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 The past two years when the Patriots opened the new season at home on Thursday night they came out wearing a special commemorative patch acknowledging their victory in the previous Super Bowl. Here's an example of the SB XXXIX Champions Patch:i'm looking for an example of the SB XXXVIII one but it is very similar in design. Was wondering if the Steelers will also be wearing a patch to commemorate their championship and if anyone had a shot of what it will look like Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luigi74 Posted September 6, 2006 Share Posted September 6, 2006 The Steelers are selling a jersey with a patch but I don't know if that means they will wear one since Dan Rooney has said he does not want to do anything over the top to celebrate the Super Bowl during the upcoming season, but I have a feeling the NFL may make them wear it because they want to sell more jerseys and teams have worn them the past few seasons for the first game.http://news.steelers.com/catalog/product/68351/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pharos04 Posted September 6, 2006 Author Share Posted September 6, 2006 Hey thanks for the link. I had looked for something like that on the Steelers website. Here's a closeup of the patch for everyone to see: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OB33 Posted September 6, 2006 Share Posted September 6, 2006 So this go opposite of the Steelers logo or in place of it on the jerseys? #CHOMPCHOMPCHOMP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred T. Jane Posted September 6, 2006 Share Posted September 6, 2006 According to ltp74's link, it's on the opposite side. [Croatia National Team Manager Slavan] Bilic then went on to explain how Croatia's success can partially be put down to his progressive man-management techniques. "Sometimes I lie in the bed with my players. I go to the room of Vedran Corluka and Luka Modric when I see they have a problem and I lie in bed with them and we talk for 10 minutes." Maybe Capello could try getting through to his players this way too? Although how far he'd get with Joe Cole jumping up and down on the mattress and Rooney demanding to be read his favourite page from The Very Hungry Caterpillar is open to question. --The Guardian's Fiver, 08 September 2008 Attention: In order to obtain maximum enjoyment from your stay at the CCSLC, the reader is advised that the above post may contain large amounts of sarcasm, dry humour, or statements which should not be taken in any true sort of seriousness. As a result, the above poster absolves himself of any and all blame in the event that a forum user responds to the aforementioned post without taking the previous notice into account. Thank you for your cooperation, and enjoy your stay at the CCSLC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VandyDelphia Mike Posted September 6, 2006 Share Posted September 6, 2006 The SB champions patch looks alright with the NFL logo on its own, but seems a bit redundant on the jersey itself, with it being so close to the NFL equipment collar logo. NCAA Baseball Champions | 2014, 2019 facebook Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pharos04 Posted September 8, 2006 Author Share Posted September 8, 2006 Well it's been confirmed, they aren't wearing the commemorative patch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
statebully Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 why did they not wear the patch? was it just a marketing gimmick to sell more jerseys? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJTank Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 Maybe the team didnt like how they looked or Cowher didnt wnat them to wear it . www.sportsecyclopedia.com For the best in sports history go to the Sports E-Cyclopedia at http://www.sportsecyclopedia.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxSteeler Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 why did they not wear the patch? was it just a marketing gimmick to sell more jerseys? I think they would have sold more if they had worn it. I'm sure its a marketing gimmick, i believe every team would do it if given the chance. but i'm glad the team felt it unneccessary to wear them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SabreGuy Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 I'm glad they didn't wear it, because I think it's TACKY for a team to wear a super bowl patch the year AFTER they win. It's not the same team anymore, almost moreso in the NFL than in any other sport, because of the salary cap and free agency.That being said, I feel bad for anyone who got duped in to buying the jersey with the patch on it. They now have a jersey that was never worn. "You could put an empty orange helmet on the 50-yard line at Cleveland Browns Stadium and 50,000 fans would show up to stare at it."-Terry Pluto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitedawg22 Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 Well it's been confirmed, they aren't wearing the commemorative patch. oh ,my god ,i strong recommend you to have a visit on the website ,or if i'm the president ,i would have an barceque with the anthor of the articel . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Power Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 Eh. Most teams don't wear patches to commemorate championships anyway. I know the White Sox are wearing one on their home jersey this year. And the Marlins did in 2004 I think. I can't think of any other instances, though I'm sure there are a few.So no big deal that the Steelers aren't wearing one. Though it sucks that a jersey was marketed with one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Youppi! Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 in st louis you used to be able to get mcgwire bp jerseys only they had a stupid "home run king 70" or something patch on it. so its not unheard of Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pharos04 Posted September 8, 2006 Author Share Posted September 8, 2006 Eh. Most teams don't wear patches to commemorate championships anyway. I know the White Sox are wearing one on their home jersey this year. And the Marlins did in 2004 I think. I can't think of any other instances, though I'm sure there are a few.So no big deal that the Steelers aren't wearing one. Though it sucks that a jersey was marketed with one.Red Sox did in 2005: White Sox did this year: Patriots did also in 2004: and 2005: Doesn't bother me that teams do that. I think it's great that they acknowledge the previous championship with a special ceremony and they get to showcase being champions during the regular season. I think it would be tacky to do it the entire year, but opening night at home is a special night and they should do that. So long as it's not as obvious as these guys: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBM Posted September 9, 2006 Share Posted September 9, 2006 This patch is WAY better than the Browns ones they're wearing all season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Admiral Posted September 9, 2006 Share Posted September 9, 2006 I think the Marlins and White Sox wore theirs all year. ♫ oh yeah, board goes on, long after the thrill of postin' is gone ♫ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budbowl77 Posted September 9, 2006 Share Posted September 9, 2006 didnt the Red Sox just wear those Worlds Champions jerseys and patches just on opening day. am i correct but didnt those opening day red sox jerseys have numbers in gold? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pharos04 Posted September 9, 2006 Author Share Posted September 9, 2006 didnt the Red Sox just wear those Worlds Champions jerseys and patches just on opening day. am i correct but didnt those opening day red sox jerseys have numbers in gold? yeah, they had a small gold outline around the numbers and Red Sox in the front. it was miniscule and hard to see from further than 3 feet but didn't look half bad up close. the patch really made it though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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