infrared41 Posted October 11, 2009 Share Posted October 11, 2009 If those uniforms were released today without any historical context, they'd be ripped to shreds by this community, including some of the people currently praising them. I'm not sure that this point is even debatable. The reasons Capn mentioned are only but a handful of the things that make these uniforms dated even for their time. I can understand the opinion that the old colors worked better than the current ones (I don't share that opinion, but I accept it's validity), but I just don't see how the current design isn't superior (keeping in mind today's templates) in every single way to this set.Their current set is absolutely is better in every single way. Capn was arguing my point that the Rams throwbacks, with all their issues, still look better than Minnesota's modernizer/updater wet dream. As far as throwbacks go this Rams set is middle of the pack at best. They aren't bad but even as an old school fool I just don't see what all the excitement is about. I like throwbacks when they are a clear improvement on the current set. These Rams uniforms do not achieve that. As I have said before, to me, the only important thing with a uniform is whether or not it looks good. Minnesota fails miserably in that department. That's what I was pointing out when Capn decided to take me to school. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Admiral Posted October 11, 2009 Share Posted October 11, 2009 I actually think we outplayed the Vikings ♫ oh yeah, board goes on, long after the thrill of postin' is gone ♫ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STL FANATIC Posted October 11, 2009 Share Posted October 11, 2009 I don't think anybody has really claimed these are better than what they've got. But I think these are truly successful throwbacks. It was a good and loved look when they had it. They're throwing back to celebrate a special team. And there's no strong talk about bringing those back or whatever. It's how a throwback should be done, IMO.And I don't really get the point of he picture, ad. I'd assume you're questioning the statement, but not sure. I realize how absurd it seems to lose that bad and think you played better, but 2 fumbles and an interception within the 10 yard line were the problems. Score on those plays and who knows. As Sod put it, the Rams were better between the 10s. The Rams didn't deserve to win, I'd never say that. I just think they overall outplayed the Vikings. But hey, good teams win games win they get outplayed, and bad teams lose even when they outplay another team.And historically awfully teams get blown out even when they outplay another team... apparently. JUSTIN STRIEBEL | PORTFOLIO | RESUME | CONTACT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infrared41 Posted October 11, 2009 Share Posted October 11, 2009 I actually think we outplayed the VikingsOK, I don't get it. Is that supposed to be a lamb? As in The Rams were more like the Lambs? If it is then maybe someone should point out that the animal in question is actually a dog. So now that we've settled that, is the dog questioning STL's statement? Or are you finally showing some sense and using the all white dog as an endorsement of The Rams going back to this look... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rams80 Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 <---- On 8/1/2010 at 4:01 PM, winters in buffalo said: You manage to balance agitation with just enough salient points to keep things interesting. Kind of a low-rent DG_Now. On 1/2/2011 at 9:07 PM, Sodboy13 said: Today, we are all otaku. "The city of Peoria was once the site of the largest distillery in the world and later became the site for mass production of penicillin. So it is safe to assume that present-day Peorians are descended from syphilitic boozehounds."-Stephen Colbert POTD: February 15, 2010, June 20, 2010 The Glorious Bloom State Penguins (NCFAF) 2014: 2-9, 2015: 7-5 (L Pineapple Bowl), 2016: 1-0 (NCFAB) 2014-15: 10-8, 2015-16: 14-5 (SMC Champs, L 1st Round February Frenzy) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Admiral Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 OK, I don't get it. Is that supposed to be a lamb? As in The Rams were more like the Lambs? If it is then maybe someone should point out that the animal in question is actually a dog. So now that we've settled that, is the dog questioning STL's statement? It's an Incredulous Puppy. He looked pretty incredulous to me. And cute! ♫ oh yeah, board goes on, long after the thrill of postin' is gone ♫ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-kj Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 STL's a big homer. This is not news.The Vikings look fine. Why are lots of "stripes" cool (and for the most part, I agree), but "piping" is bad and "for piping's sake"? Buy some t-shirts and stuff at KJ Shop! KJ Branded | Behance portfolio POTD 2013-08-22 On 7/14/2012 at 2:20 AM, tajmccall said: When it comes to style, ya'll really should listen to Kev. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tBBP Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 Cuz they haters. And hating is the thing to do around here. What..yean't heard?**lil bit of southern dialect fo' ya there, kinfolk. *Disclaimer: I am not an authoritative expert on stuff...I just do a lot of reading and research and keep in close connect with a bunch of people who are authoritative experts on stuff. || dribbble || Behance || Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infrared41 Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 The Vikings look fine. Why are lots of "stripes" cool (and for the most part, I agree), but "piping" is bad and "for piping's sake"?Listen up dude, you really need to stop making sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sodboy13 Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 I realize how absurd it seems to lose that bad and think you played better, but 2 fumbles and an interception within the 10 yard line were the problems. Score on those plays and who knows.And if Matt Holliday hadn't tried to catch a short fly ball with his cup...And if Wayne Gretzky had played with the Blues for the remainder of his career...And if Juice Williams learned how to consistently run and pass, or either of those things...All these stories and more can be found in the forthcoming collection of St. Louis sports fan fiction, tentatively titled "And If My Aunt Had Balls...", currently available for pre-order on Amazon.Now that I'm done entertaining myself, here's what's wrong with the Vikings' unis: The slightly rounded block numbers, the way the piping connects at the back, the rear neck logo, and the logo cutout at the top of the pants stripe. They were close to having a nice, modern design, but effed up in the details. On 1/25/2013 at 1:53 PM, 'Atom said: For all the bird de lis haters I think the bird de lis isnt supposed to be a pelican and a fleur de lis I think its just a fleur de lis with a pelicans head. Thats what it looks like to me. Also the flair around the tip of the beak is just flair that fleur de lis have sometimes source I am from NOLA. PotD: 10/19/07, 08/25/08, 07/22/10, 08/13/10, 04/15/11, 05/19/11, 01/02/12, and 01/05/12. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldschoolvikings Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 These require me to post this:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ix081prSiNcLove 'em. Make the helmet blue match the jersey blue and you're set. My biggest gripe with the new ones was that they "updated" the shoulder stripe so that it no longer looks like a Ram horn, which was the whole point of the shoulder stripe to begin with.Oddly enough, the horns on the shoulder are pretty much the one thing about this look I don't like. It just doesn't make sense to me. Rams have two horns... you know, ON THEIR HEADS. Not two on the head and another two on the shoulders... creepy.But that Royal blue and athletic gold... BEAUTIFUL!! We used to have the Rams, the Chargers, the Golden State Warriors, Seattle Mariners, the Brewers... all in this fabulous color scheme. Now they've all gone to the drab navy. Sucks. http://dstewartpaint.blogspot.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCL Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 I am a little upset that these throwbacks had real sewn on numbers, everyone knows that the Rams had those nasty shiny screen printed numbers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CS85 Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 Man I miss those jerseys.... Quote "You are nothing more than a small cancer on this message board. You are not entertaining, you are a complete joke." twitter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STL FANATIC Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 Weird. Didn't really even think I said anything too out there this time. I was just both impressed and frustrated by how evenly the Rams seemed to stack up to the Vikings on any given play. The announcers made the same observations, but dats coo.If you go back to those Deacon Jones unis, you'll see the Rams originally had shoulder stripes that had nothing to do with the Ram horns. I've always thought the current set was a pretty nice mix of their history with a more modern flare. JUSTIN STRIEBEL | PORTFOLIO | RESUME | CONTACT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldRamsFan Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 I don't think anybody has really claimed these are better than what they've got.O'm claiming it. The throwbacks are much better than the current set. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cujo Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 While it was nice to see the ram horns on the shoulders, there's nothing I really miss about these uniforms. I really dont get how 99.9% of you want to see the Rams' throwbacks come back full-time. It would be a massive downgrade if they ever did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STL FANATIC Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 While it was nice to see the ram horns on the shoulders, there's nothing I really miss about these uniforms. I really dont get how 99.9% of you want to see the Rams' throwbacks come back full-time. It would be a massive downgrade if they ever did.I don't think people are reading each others post real clearly. I think most people have not stated a desire to see these return. But maybe I'm the one misreading, that's happened before. JUSTIN STRIEBEL | PORTFOLIO | RESUME | CONTACT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sport Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 The rams got it right when they updated their update. The uniforms they wore against the Pats in the Super Bowl with the gold side stripes were not good. Removing that one element made them great. I love their number font and the shoulder stripes actually make it from the front of the armpit to the back. They don't need another set of pants besides the gold ones, that's where they're losing this current uniform. With their gold pants the Rams have one of the best, one of the most identifying looks in the league. These throwbacks are not better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Admiral Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 The Vikings look fine. Why are lots of "stripes" cool (and for the most part, I agree), but "piping" is bad and "for piping's sake"?Listen up dude, you really need to stop making sense.it's like 60 minutes on acid ♫ oh yeah, board goes on, long after the thrill of postin' is gone ♫ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmackman Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 "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...
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