BucsItaly Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 I cannot believe why to waste such an unique scheme (florida orange & red). The new unis are cool, but red jerseys are really abused in pro sports.As a Bucs fan since the '80s, I'd love a permanent return of the orange uniforms (I think I'm the last straight man on Earth to love Bucco Bruce logo... btw, a white helmet with the red flag and red/orange vertical stripes could be OK, too). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBTV Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 Here's the deal on the jerseys. These jerseys were the original orange jerseys from the 1976 season. They only worn them once, a pre-season game against Miami. They wore the white jerseys at home and on the road the rest of the year. As a kid, I wrote the team a letter and ask them why they never wore the orange as I really like the shade. They replied by saying fans sitting high up in the stands could not make out the numbers on the orange clearly. They "redesigned" the jersys so the numbers would show up better on the orange for the 1977 season along with switching to red numbers on the white jerseys. Yes, the jerseys yesterday were "a lighter shade of orange" than in the latter part of the 70s and 80s. They "darken" the light orange slightly after the 76 season. If you noticed the shade of orange jerseys the 1979 team players were wearing was a darker orange than the team wore on the field yesterday which was historicly correct. The numbers were screen printed and the orange striped socks were what they worn in 1976. The team will wear the throwbacks again for at least one game a year over the next 5 years as required by the league.Where is this documented? I can think of several throwback jerseys that were worn as one-game / one-season deals (the Eagles yellow/light blue comes to mind).I understand saying that if you come out with a new jersey, you can't come out with another new one for five seasons, but not a rule that states that you have to actually wear it. I'd love to see what the actual rule is regarding this. It's been brought up several times on the boards before, and so far, it's all just hearsay.I can't believe how scared some people seem to be about the fact the team may actually wear the 76 orange jerseys again in the future....Its not that their switching to them full time, its just an alternate. If you have an alternate, you should wear them at least once a year, if not more. What's the point of having them if you are just going to wear them once ? And whats wrong with the shade of orange ? The University of Tennessee wears the same shade and no one seems to complain about that. I really don't think its the orange but rather the orange shade being associated with a pirate really doesn't work but the pastel orange does seem the fit the warm sunny climate of Florida.Whoa - easy there. Remember, I'm the #1 proponent of the green Seahawks jersey, so I ain't scared of nothin'. Just disputing a statement that often gets presented as fact, even though there's no evidence to back it up. I couldn't care less if they wear them for five years. "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 November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 I'd like to see the evidence as well.You seem to have totally missed his point, which is why it's dangerous to ascribe motives to your fellow posters. Let's stick to the facts and leave the dimestore psychology for another forum. The Green Bay Packers Uniform Database! Now in a handy blog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buster Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 I LOVE LOVE LOVE these uniforms. I wish they'd switch back to them full time.Great photos on that link posted a few pages back.WOW...(another) Doug Williams fan!Of course, I'm a big fan of his playing days when he wore #17. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IceCap Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 Here's the deal on the jerseys. These jerseys were the original orange jerseys from the 1976 season. They only worn them once, a pre-season game against Miami. They wore the white jerseys at home and on the road the rest of the year. As a kid, I wrote the team a letter and ask them why they never wore the orange as I really like the shade. They replied by saying fans sitting high up in the stands could not make out the numbers on the orange clearly. They "redesigned" the jersys so the numbers would show up better on the orange for the 1977 season along with switching to red numbers on the white jerseys. Yes, the jerseys yesterday were "a lighter shade of orange" than in the latter part of the 70s and 80s. They "darken" the light orange slightly after the 76 season. If you noticed the shade of orange jerseys the 1979 team players were wearing was a darker orange than the team wore on the field yesterday which was historicly correct. The numbers were screen printed and the orange striped socks were what they worn in 1976. The team will wear the throwbacks again for at least one game a year over the next 5 years as required by the league.Where is this documented? I can think of several throwback jerseys that were worn as one-game / one-season deals (the Eagles yellow/light blue comes to mind).I understand saying that if you come out with a new jersey, you can't come out with another new one for five seasons, but not a rule that states that you have to actually wear it. I'd love to see what the actual rule is regarding this. It's been brought up several times on the boards before, and so far, it's all just hearsay.I can't believe how scared some people seem to be about the fact the team may actually wear the 76 orange jerseys again in the future....Its not that their switching to them full time, its just an alternate. If you have an alternate, you should wear them at least once a year, if not more. What's the point of having them if you are just going to wear them once ? And whats wrong with the shade of orange ? The University of Tennessee wears the same shade and no one seems to complain about that. I really don't think its the orange but rather the orange shade being associated with a pirate really doesn't work but the pastel orange does seem the fit the warm sunny climate of Florida.Hey, if they want to wear these once or twice a year as alternates I don't mind. I'm just saying they shouldn't (and won't) become the primary set. 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...
sacker12 Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 I LOVE LOVE LOVE these uniforms. I wish they'd switch back to them full time.Great photos on that link posted a few pages back.WOW...(another) Doug Williams fan!Of course, I'm a big fan of his playing days when he wore #17. Looks like someone is showing some love for Dilfer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buster Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 I LOVE LOVE LOVE these uniforms. I wish they'd switch back to them full time.Great photos on that link posted a few pages back.WOW...(another) Doug Williams fan!Of course, I'm a big fan of his playing days when he wore #17. Looks like someone is showing some love for Dilfer.No way, that's Doug Williams! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DGivens87 Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 I LOVE LOVE LOVE these uniforms. I wish they'd switch back to them full time.Great photos on that link posted a few pages back.WOW...(another) Doug Williams fan!Of course, I'm a big fan of his playing days when he wore #17. I nominate this for post of the day due to the sheer fact that this is the coolest thing I've seen all week. Maybe even this month. A large cheese pizza, just for me.New England's source for soccer newsAnd hey, I made it to ESPN! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powersurge Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 I didn't understand the appeal of the Creamsicles when I was growing up and I honestly don't see it now. They are just terrible IMO. I absolutely love their current look and hope they never decide to make the change back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbojohnny56 Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 Throw it back for good. Love the Creamsicles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevis Meseroll Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 Love them retro Bucs uniforms, an the bike ROCKS too... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myartsaywhat Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 Keep the throwbacks...period! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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