Proc Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 I was watching the Ravens-Patriots game yesterday and it hit me -- I can't take these stupid ballet pants these players wear. I know its been discussed before, but ugh, enough. Man up already! I can't believe the players like these things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheo25 Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 I agree with you. For what's it's worth, I read something in the last couple of weeks about the Browns' players preference for the brown, stripeless pants, in part because not having stripes made the pants a little more comfortable. That's probably why we've seen more teams with dark, stripeless pants in recent years.That said, in this age of "dry-fit" "cool-base" and any other supposed tecnhological breakthrough with a marketing term, it seems like football pants with stripes could be made that wouldn't bother a player's comfort. Dark pants with no stripes just look bad. If I want to see spandex pants with no striping, I'd rather see them on a slim woman than a 300-pound offensive lineman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firefly Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 Maybe they just want longer pants like the current trend in baseball to have pants all the way down below the cleats? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkhaha Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 I was watching the Ravens-Patriots game yesterday and it hit me -- I can't take these stupid ballet pants these players wear. I know its been discussed before, but ugh, enough. Man up already! I can't believe the players like these things.Couldn't agree more! You know, the Ravens used to have white socks with black-purple-black stripes which could somewhat mitigate this disaster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc... Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 Its because he isnt wearing any pads in his pants. If this were college where the pads are required it wouldnt look so dumb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dennisbergan Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 The Ravens would look dope, with lotsa pointless stripes and a grey facemask. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jigga Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 Yeah! These guys all look like a bunch of ballet dancers out there. They need to be more like men! Gruntgruntgruntscratchscratchscratch...It might not be the most aesthetically pleasing thing, but I'm sick of this tired ass argument. They're men. They're more manly than we all are, they spend three hours hitting each other. We watch them from a seat. GTFOOH. On January 16, 2013 at 3:49 PM, NJTank said: Btw this is old hat for Notre Dame. Knits Rockne made up George Tip's death bed speech. ย Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBTV Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 The Ravens would look dope, with lotsa pointless stripes and a grey facemask. ...and sleeves down to their elbows. "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...
darkshadow1031 Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 Whether it looks "aesthetically pleasing" or not, it seems more important that the players are comfortable, safe, and able to play. So if it works for them then that should be the most important thing.Just my 2ยข on the matter. 2002-2006 ALUMNI 2007-2009 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintsfan Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 Whether it looks "aesthetically pleasing" or not, it seems more important that the players are comfortable, safe, and able to play. So if it works for them then that should be the most important thing.Just my 2ยข on the matter.Wrong freaking board to be making that comment on!! 2011/12 WFL Champions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rentz Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 Couldn't they just wear, for example, purple socks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkshadow1031 Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 Whether it looks "aesthetically pleasing" or not, it seems more important that the players are comfortable, safe, and able to play. So if it works for them then that should be the most important thing.Just my 2ยข on the matter.Wrong freaking board to be making that comment on!! All I'm saying is that players who play the game should be able to play comfortably. If they choose to look ridiculous then its their problem 2002-2006 ALUMNI 2007-2009 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Falcon Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 The Ravens would look dope, with lotsa pointless stripes and a grey facemask. What year is this...1991? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintsfan Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 Whether it looks "aesthetically pleasing" or not, it seems more important that the players are comfortable, safe, and able to play. So if it works for them then that should be the most important thing.Just my 2ยข on the matter.Wrong freaking board to be making that comment on!! All I'm saying is that players who play the game should be able to play comfortably. If they choose to look ridiculous then its their problemI'm kind of pulling your leg, but its an odd thing for someone to say on a board given over to the design of sports uniforms and logos. 2011/12 WFL Champions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cola Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 It is just a monochrome pants/sock combo with no pads in the pants. Those aren't leotards. What is the big deal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In 5..4..3..2..1 Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 Don't need lots of dope stripes and a grey facemask but how about those white striped socks from their Superbowl year with the black pants I don't care if there are no pads in the pants and no stripes but just stop this insanity of same color socks as as pants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M59 Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 Don't need lots of dope stripes and a grey facemask but how about those white striped socks from their Superbowl year with the black pants I don't care if there are no pads in the pants and no stripes but just stop this insanity of same color socks as as pants.Surprisingly--given that I prefer the long pants look for baseball--I dislike the stripeless pant/same color sock look in football. However, if the Browns players truly find sewn in stripes uncomfortable (and I can see how they could) technology now allows you to simply dye them into the pant! No seams, no discomfort...and those of us who like stripes get 'em back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldschoolvikings Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 Don't need lots of dope stripes and a grey facemask but how about those white striped socks from their Superbowl year with the black pants I don't care if there are no pads in the pants and no stripes but just stop this insanity of same color socks as as pants.Surprisingly--given that I prefer the long pants look for baseball--I dislike the stripeless pant/same color sock look in football. However, if the Browns players truly find sewn in stripes uncomfortable (and I can see how they could) technology now allows you to simply dye them into the pant! No seams, no discomfort...and those of us who like stripes get 'em back. Really? You can "see how they could"??? Because I think the quote about pants stripes slowing the players down is just about the single stupidest thing I've ever heard a player say. ย http://dstewartpaint.blogspot.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBTV Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 Whether it looks "aesthetically pleasing" or not, it seems more important that the players are comfortable, safe, and able to play. So if it works for them then that should be the most important thing.Just my 2ยข on the matter.Wrong freaking board to be making that comment on!! All I'm saying is that players who play the game should be able to play comfortably. If they choose to look ridiculous then its their problemI'm kind of pulling your leg, but its an odd thing for someone to say on a board given over to the design of sports uniforms and logos. I think it's a perfectly valid statement to make on this board, as sometimes we lose sight of practicality / function / safety when evaluating uniforms and design. People feel like things "need" to be a certain way, just because they always have been that way, ignoring the fact that as we advance, new materials are made that are more comfortable and allow for the cut of the uniform to be changed, new equipment comes out, new things are invented that change the way helmets look, etc. Not saying that the "stripes are restricting" argument is a good one, but it's not something that can be ignored, and if they actually believe that, then that has to be a consideration when evaluating a uniform design - how well do the elements work together given the restrictions put on the designer by the equipment and needs of the players.That being said, they should never wear solid black socks with solid black pants! Count me as one against the leotard look. "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...
Proc Posted October 6, 2009 Author Share Posted October 6, 2009 Yeah! These guys all look like a bunch of ballet dancers out there. They need to be more like men! Gruntgruntgruntscratchscratchscratch...It might not be the most aesthetically pleasing thing, but I'm sick of this tired ass argument. They're men. They're more manly than we all are, they spend three hours hitting each other. We watch them from a seat. GTFOOH.Yeah, they're men. And so is the ballet dancer in the other pic (in the first post). They need to look like a football players, not Baryshnikov the ballet dancer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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