chestnutz Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 So I've been searching for inspiration for my next team to make a concept for, and it came for none other than my favorite college team, the Syracuse Orange. Living about an hour away from campus, and it being the biggest college in my area, I hear about it a lot and naturally like the sports there. Everyone knows Syracuse keeps changing their uniforms as much as Pam Anderson does cup sizes, and I'm trying to give the team some consistency and hopefully a look they can keep for at least 2 years, looking at the past for inspiration.I saw the trailer for The Express - The Ernie Davis story, and couldn't help but marvel at the uniforms displayed. They were simply awesome in my mind, and what I tried to do here was make something similar to that, while also making it look a bit more modern.The jerseys are largely based off those uniforms the Orange used in the 60s, while the helmets and pants look more like the Donovan McNabb era. The socks were borrowed from the NY Titans uniforms the Jets wore this past week, as I think that style is kickass.Oh, and this is my first ever concept using Illustrator, so yeah. erikas | go birds | dribbble Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEW.ERA Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 I'd like to see what the Numbers on the Helmet would look like in maybe a Throwback Alt but great job on these JETS|PACK|JAYS|NUFC|BAMA|BOMBERS|RAPS|ORANJE| Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spearhead Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 I really like these. Classic design. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capsfan1000 Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 The jerseys look really nice, I really like the socks also. Not as big a fan of the helmet, never liked the block S. Maybe try it with numbers or with no longer. My final complaint is why is there no orange jersey for a team called the orange? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chestnutz Posted September 30, 2008 Author Share Posted September 30, 2008 Off the top of my head, Syracuse ditched orange jerseys in the mid century. They brought them back a couple of years ago, and the general consesus was that they were one of the ugliest uniforms in the country. So, no orange. erikas | go birds | dribbble Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McCall Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 Basically what we have here is the Cleveland Browns' uniforms with navy replacing brown and the navy block 'S' thrown on the sides of the helmet.I likes. https://dribbble.com/MakaioCall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamikel Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 Off the top of my head, Syracuse ditched orange jerseys in the mid century. They brought them back a couple of years ago, and the general consesus was that they were one of the ugliest uniforms in the country. So, no orange.Do you mean these? Because I don't think that all orange jerseys should be written of for that folly. This concept, their McNabb-era unis, and their current duds really show how good Syracuse's basic identity is. It's amazing how they were able to keep screwing it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rambulance Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 Was their some significance in the name change from "Orangemen" to "Orange"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearcats Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 Was their some significance in the name change from "Orangemen" to "Orange"?from wikipedia...Orange is the official school color, adopted as such in 1890. Prior to that time, the school's colors were rose pink and pea green. Orange, blue, and white are traditionally used for athletic uniforms.The athletic nickname derives from the official color. Prior to 2004, the official nicknames of the athletic teams were the "Orangemen" and "Orangewomen." These former nicknames are still affectionately used by some fans. However, beginning with the 2004?2005 school year, the official nickname was changed to the "Orange." This revision is gender-neutral, concise, and reflects the basis of the nickname as being the school color. Other nicknames over the years have included the "Hilltoppers," for the school's location on a hill, and the "Saltine Warriors," for a former mascot.The pink and green color combination sounds pretty unique. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamikel Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 The pink and green color combination sounds pretty unique.The closest I've seen in action is Green Hope High School in Cary, NC. They wear green and a light maroon that's kind of pinkish. Looks pretty good, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarperK Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 this is very nice. I think this year was a huge step in the right direction, and could def live with the look. the only thing i didnt care for were the shoulder stripes they have. i think the should get rid of them all together. Sleeve stripes look nice. i was actually working on a concept of my own for my favorite team on earth.. ʎɐqǝ uo pɹɐoqʎǝʞ ɐ ʎnq ı ǝɯıʇ ʇsɐן ǝɥʇ sı sıɥʇ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chestnutz Posted October 1, 2008 Author Share Posted October 1, 2008 All I wanted was nyy's approval, the resident Orange fanatic erikas | go birds | dribbble Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KJTALBOT Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 I always thought a team named the Orange or Orangmen should have an orange jersey. Not with orange pants though. Everyone loves a roundel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chestnutz Posted October 1, 2008 Author Share Posted October 1, 2008 Can people please post about the concept itself? Half of the posts have been about their history or some other thing instead of the concept. I've already stated Syracuse never really has worn orange jerseys except way way back, and they've always worn orange pants. erikas | go birds | dribbble Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottysprings Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 I personally prefer their current template and striping to this design but I think a Giants striping pattern could look cool as well, see how that looks. I like the socks, helmet, and pants very much so don't touch those.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarperK Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 yeah socks are nice, and could be optional...like only worn for certain games...i like the no-socks look as well. An Orange jersey could definitley look good, with white pants only though, and since you added that option to the mix all is well. Then a straight accurate 1959 throwback is must, to be broken out for one big game a year, or homecoming... ʎɐqǝ uo pɹɐoqʎǝʞ ɐ ʎnq ı ǝɯıʇ ʇsɐן ǝɥʇ sı sıɥʇ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chestnutz Posted October 2, 2008 Author Share Posted October 2, 2008 By popular demand, an orange jersey and a throwback to the 1959 ernie davis days in which this concept was inspired by. erikas | go birds | dribbble Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KJTALBOT Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 Now that's some visual crack right there. Everyone loves a roundel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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