Fyrwulf Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 http://www.miami.com/mld/miamiherald/sport...ns/16683889.htmBasically, the blue drop shadow is being made somewhat smaller for people to read the numbers more easily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M59 Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 If they were to drop the drop shadow altogether, and not use that weird font, they'd be much better off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBTV Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 Hmmm... I never thought their numbers were indistinguishable. I rather liked the font + shadow.There are teams with far worse legibility issues. "The views expressed here are mine and do not reflect the official opinion of my employer or the organization through which the Internet was accessed." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gothamite Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 Oh, I do think that the blue made the numbers less legible, especially on the white jersey.This is a step in the right direction.Interesting -''The Dolphins logo is not being changed,'' (Club representative Harvey) Greene said. "I know there are rumors out there, but they are not true.'' The Green Bay Packers Uniform Database! Now in a handy blog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmw_29 Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 Aside from the fact that I hate the drop shadows (Dolphins/Niners), the blue drop shadow on the green jerseys is too slight in contrast to make it worth anything anyways. I don't mind a touch of navy in their color scheme (I love it in the logo), but I also don't think it should be forced in if it doesn't need it. I don't mind it if it is used as a minor accent, similar to how Detroit uses the little bit of black on their pants/jerseys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBTV Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 OK, I'll concede that it could be an issue on the white jerseys. The ones pictured in the article where the aqua ones though. "The views expressed here are mine and do not reflect the official opinion of my employer or the organization through which the Internet was accessed." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitedawg22 Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 The two best things about the article:-The poster child for the Dolphins' uniform is evidently their third-string QB.-"A tackle by Jeff Zgonina sometimes looks as if it was made by Matt Roth, and vice versa"... wait, why would they be indistinguishable? Is it because all white guys look alike?Oh yeah, and the fact that drop shadows are being phased out... maybe the Niners will get the hint. 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...
rmackman Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 It says there is a possible uniform revamp coming up. I hope they do a complete overhaul. The current set has run its course. Please get rid of the navy! "Every morning in Africa, a gazelle wakes up. It knows it must run faster than the fastest lion or it will be eaten. Every morning in Africa, a lion wakes up. It knows it must outrun the slowest gazelle or it will starve. It doesn't matter whether you're a lion or a gazelle. When the sun comes up, you'd better be running." - Unknown | Check out my articles on jerseys at Bacon Sports Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gothamite Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 OK, I'll concede that it could be an issue on the white jerseys. The ones pictured in the article where the aqua ones though.True, but since the Dolphins wear the white jersey in the majority of their games, I think how it impacts the white jersey is much more important (despite the choices of the paper's art editor). The Green Bay Packers Uniform Database! Now in a handy blog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slapshot Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 If the Dolphins used a more standard block font with bigger counters (holes), legibility wouldn't be an issue. Back-to-Back Fatal Forty Champion 2015 & 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fyrwulf Posted February 13, 2007 Author Share Posted February 13, 2007 Oh yeah, and the fact that drop shadows are being phased out... maybe the Niners will get the hint.It says the shadow is being made smaller, not phased out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gothamite Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 If the Dolphins used a more standard block font with bigger counters (holes), legibility wouldn't be an issue.I think it still might be an issue, especially on the shoulders.Compare these wordmarks:One jumps off the jersey, and one is made muddier and harder to read by a black dropshadow. The Green Bay Packers Uniform Database! Now in a handy blog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBTV Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 They could do something similiar to the 80s / early 90s Lakers (and possibly Heat) and apply the shadow only to the outside of the numbers, not the "counters."Actually, I always thought that the shadowed Lakers numbers would look pretty sweet on an NFL jersey, but that's a different topic. "The views expressed here are mine and do not reflect the official opinion of my employer or the organization through which the Internet was accessed." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TruColor Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 I like this news...I do like the Navy trim (although I always thought a medium-to-dark Gray would be a better accent color for a team called the Dolphins), but the amount used in the drop-shadow was disproportionate to the amount in the rest of the uniform.Thinning it out makes more sense to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmackman Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 Here's an example:I tried to find a good Marty Booker photo but I'll have to settle with Oronde Gadsden (which isn't so bad b/c this photo is of one of the best catches I've ever seen). Since this photo is smaller it gives the illusion that he's further away from you, and you can see that you could mistake his number to be #88 instead of #86. Here's Matt Roth: "Every morning in Africa, a gazelle wakes up. It knows it must run faster than the fastest lion or it will be eaten. Every morning in Africa, a lion wakes up. It knows it must outrun the slowest gazelle or it will starve. It doesn't matter whether you're a lion or a gazelle. When the sun comes up, you'd better be running." - Unknown | Check out my articles on jerseys at Bacon Sports Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dennisbergan Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 OK, I'll concede that it could be an issue on the white jerseys. The ones pictured in the article where the aqua ones though.True, but since the Dolphins wear the white jersey in the majority of their games, I think how it impacts the white jersey is much more important (despite the choices of the paper's art editor).Hopefully the new head coach won't be so anal about the teams uniforms. The all white look for 14 of the 16 games last year was drab and boring (kinda like the Dolphins offense). Hopefully we see the aqua jerseys a few more times and hopefully the aqua pants are brought back now that The Nicktator is gone to Tuscaloosa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nwtrailtrekker Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 its a good idea, especially for the road jersey. it's needed. but why reduce it? either have it or trash it all together i say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IceCap Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 Get rid of the drop shadow, but keep the navy. Keep it as a simple outline. PotD 26/2/12 1/7/15 2020 BASS Spin the Wheel, Make the Deal Regular Season Champion 2021 BASS NFL Pick'em Regular Season Champion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoFlaFish Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 Hopefully the new head coach won't be so anal about the teams uniforms. The all white look for 14 of the 16 games last year was drab and boring (kinda like the Dolphins offense). Hopefully we see the aqua jerseys a few more times and hopefully the aqua pants are brought back now that The Nicktator is gone to Tuscaloosa.The Dolphins will never wear an aqua jersey at home for a day game. The white jersey gives them an advantage in the September and October heat of South Florida, especially if you force your opponent to have to wear a dark jersey. Aesthetics have nothing to do with their choice of white at home during day games.Plus, the aqua pants were one of the worst creations in the history of man. It made the players look like my three year old son wearing pajamas! White/White is much more classy (especially since the 'Fins wear white helmets). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRM_PTX Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 They should switch back to these... Then I told that teacher lady the only three letters I need to know are U, S, and A. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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