Lights Out Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 Gray mask + Non-gray team = automatic fail.LONG live the grey facemask... its classy.No it isn't. It clashes with most color schemes and only looks good on a select few teams who have worn them forever. POTD: 2/4/12 3/4/12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldschoolvikings Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 9 times out of 10 I'm a color facemask guy, but all this silly handwringing over the Bills gray mask makes me wanna support it. http://dstewartpaint.blogspot.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 9 times out of 10 I'm a color facemask guy, but all this silly handwringing over the Bills gray mask makes me wanna support it.Amen! Grey it is. and so we end this debate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewharrington Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 Gray mask + Non-gray team = automatic fail.LONG live the grey facemask... its classy.No it isn't. It clashes with most color schemes and only looks good on a select few teams who have worn them forever.Okay, let's get this straight. Gray is the ultimate neutral. It doesn't clash with any color scheme. It recedes accordingly and gives the colors in the rest of the uniform greater dominance. I still don't have a website, but I have a dribbble now! http://dribbble.com/andyharry [The postings on this site are my own and do not necessarily represent the position, strategy or opinions of adidas and/or its brands.] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red&Blue Crew Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 From what I gather they will look a lot like SMU, which is a great thing.Red facemasks would work for the Bills I think.SMU doesnt like this LOL.I believe they are changing to red this season Nobody ... I mean nobody ... circles the wagons like The Buffalo Bills Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lights Out Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 Gray mask + Non-gray team = automatic fail.LONG live the grey facemask... its classy.No it isn't. It clashes with most color schemes and only looks good on a select few teams who have worn them forever.Okay, let's get this straight. Gray is the ultimate neutral. It doesn't clash with any color scheme. It recedes accordingly and gives the colors in the rest of the uniform greater dominance.You honestly think that gray looks good with, say, the Browns' color scheme? Especially without gray appearing anywhere else in the uniforms? POTD: 2/4/12 3/4/12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gothamite Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 Yes, I do. Far better than white, which over-emphasizes the facemask. The Green Bay Packers Uniform Database! Now in a handy blog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBTV Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 Gray mask + Non-gray team = automatic fail.LONG live the grey facemask... its classy.No it isn't. It clashes with most color schemes and only looks good on a select few teams who have worn them forever.Okay, let's get this straight. Gray is the ultimate neutral. It doesn't clash with any color scheme. It recedes accordingly and gives the colors in the rest of the uniform greater dominance.People like to say words even though they don't know what they mean.Gray mask + Non-gray team = automatic fail.LONG live the grey facemask... its classy.No it isn't. It clashes with most color schemes and only looks good on a select few teams who have worn them forever.Okay, let's get this straight. Gray is the ultimate neutral. It doesn't clash with any color scheme. It recedes accordingly and gives the colors in the rest of the uniform greater dominance.You honestly think that gray looks good with, say, the Browns' color scheme? Especially without gray appearing anywhere else in the uniforms?You really don't understand how to have an argument.You said gray clashes. AH explained that it doesn't clash because it is the "ultimate neutral". You then reply that "you honestly think that gray looks good with..."He never said that gray looks good with anything. Only that your use of the word clash was wrong. Another example of you jumping to an extreme with one of your arguments. Do you honestly wonder why you're seen as a total clown? "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...
FiddySicks Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 Grey works with some teams, but not with others. The Raiders, Cowboys, Giants, and Colts are all examples of teams that I feel look great with the grey masks. The 49ers and Bills on the other hand don't. In the Bills case it's strictly because I feel that a colored mask would make the entire set pop just that much more. The Bills would look better with a red or blue mask, but grey is still passable. The 49ers on the other hand, look atrocious with a grey mask and always have. There's something about that light gold and the way it works with the white stripe and red accent stripes that just screams red face mask to me. It looks SO out of place with a grey mask. On 11/19/2012 at 7:23 PM, oldschoolvikings said: She’s still half convinced “Chris Creamer” is a porn site.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrandMooreArt Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 Gray mask + Non-gray team = automatic fail.LONG live the grey facemask... its classy.No it isn't. It clashes with most color schemes and only looks good on a select few teams who have worn them forever.Okay, let's get this straight. Gray is the ultimate neutral. It doesn't clash with any color scheme. It recedes accordingly and gives the colors in the rest of the uniform greater dominance.+1why does it look good only on teams who havnt switched to a color mask? i said id rather see blue too, but it will grow on you. after some time it wont be an issue. 10 years from now they might wnt to go blue and opinions could change because its established some equitybut, i cant fault anyone for not liking it, we all perceive colors differently and have different taste. GRAPHIC ARTIST BEHANCE / MEDIUM / DRIBBBLE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBTV Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 Grey works with some teams, but not with others. The Raiders, Cowboys, Giants, and Colts are all examples of teams that I feel look great with the grey masks. The 49ers and Bills on the other hand don't. In the Bills case it's strictly because I feel that a colored mask would make the entire set pop just that much more. The Bills would look better with a red or blue mask, but grey is still passable. The 49ers on the other hand, look atrocious with a grey mask and always have. There's something about that light gold and the way it works with the white stripe and red accent stripes that just screams red face mask to me. It looks SO out of place with a grey mask.So I've been thinking more about the "facemask = equipment" argument. Does any team that uses a gray facemask (where gray is not one of their colors) NOT wear black shoes? If you're a non-natural gray-mask team (AZ, CLE, BUF, etc.) then I think you should wear black shoes, because you're treating those things as equipment and not design. If every other part of your uniform (including shoes) is matched per design requirements and you still choose a gray mask, then that's just GFGS.For the most part I think that gray masks look ridiculous. I think I can accept the Colts or any team where they only have one color + white (at least the gray adds something there) but I'd still prefer that they have a blue mask. Other than that, I can't think of a single non-natural gray-mask team that wouldn't be better off with a colored mask (exception being Cleveland.)Also - IMO white masks are almost as bad as gray masks. Almost. "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...
Joe Kane Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 White helmet plus a gray mask usually looks solid.The Colts looked terrible with the lighter shade of blue and the blue facemask imo. That subtle change made them a top 5 look in the league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panthers Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 Chargers and Chiefs in 1974. Other teams rapidly followed:1975: Browns, Broncos, Giants1976: Bills, Saints1977: Steelers1978: Jets, Redskins, Colts, Falcons1979: 1980: Bengals, Dolphins, Packers1981: Oilers, Rams1982: Patriots, Bears1983: Seahawks1984: LionsNot even close1974: Chiefs, Chargers, Broncos1975: Browns, Giants1976: Bucs, Falcons, Saints1977: Bills, Steelers1978: Jets, Colts, Redskins1979:1980: Bengals, Dolphins, Vikings, Packers1981: Oilers, Rams1982: Patriots, Bears1983: Seahawks1984: Lions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
29texan Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 I still say grey facemask sucks for a "new" uniform. I just don't think grey masks work for EVERY team..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guest23 Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 Grey works with some teams, but not with others. The Raiders, Cowboys, Giants, and Colts are all examples of teams that I feel look great with the grey masks. The 49ers and Bills on the other hand don't. In the Bills case it's strictly because I feel that a colored mask would make the entire set pop just that much more. The Bills would look better with a red or blue mask, but grey is still passable. The 49ers on the other hand, look atrocious with a grey mask and always have. There's something about that light gold and the way it works with the white stripe and red accent stripes that just screams red face mask to me. It looks SO out of place with a grey mask.So I've been thinking more about the "facemask = equipment" argument. Does any team that uses a gray facemask (where gray is not one of their colors) NOT wear black shoes? If you're a non-natural gray-mask team (AZ, CLE, BUF, etc.) then I think you should wear black shoes, because you're treating those things as equipment and not design. If every other part of your uniform (including shoes) is matched per design requirements and you still choose a gray mask, then that's just GFGS.For the most part I think that gray masks look ridiculous. I think I can accept the Colts or any team where they only have one color + white (at least the gray adds something there) but I'd still prefer that they have a blue mask. Other than that, I can't think of a single non-natural gray-mask team that wouldn't be better off with a colored mask (exception being Cleveland.)Also - IMO white masks are almost as bad as gray masks. Almost.unless you are going 100% retro to the gray facemask era you should use a colored mask...and in addition if you are doing a throwback to pre mask days (packers/bears) your mask should be the color of the shell+1 to disliking white masks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewharrington Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 Gray mask + Non-gray team = automatic fail.LONG live the grey facemask... its classy.No it isn't. It clashes with most color schemes and only looks good on a select few teams who have worn them forever.Okay, let's get this straight. Gray is the ultimate neutral. It doesn't clash with any color scheme. It recedes accordingly and gives the colors in the rest of the uniform greater dominance.People like to say words even though they don't know what they mean.Gray mask + Non-gray team = automatic fail.LONG live the grey facemask... its classy.No it isn't. It clashes with most color schemes and only looks good on a select few teams who have worn them forever.Okay, let's get this straight. Gray is the ultimate neutral. It doesn't clash with any color scheme. It recedes accordingly and gives the colors in the rest of the uniform greater dominance.You honestly think that gray looks good with, say, the Browns' color scheme? Especially without gray appearing anywhere else in the uniforms?You really don't understand how to have an argument.You said gray clashes. AH explained that it doesn't clash because it is the "ultimate neutral". You then reply that "you honestly think that gray looks good with..."He never said that gray looks good with anything. Only that your use of the word clash was wrong. Another example of you jumping to an extreme with one of your arguments. Do you honestly wonder why you're seen as a total clown?Thanks. That about sums it up. But to answer Lights Out's question, yes, I think grey looks stunning with dark brown and bright orange. It's a great color scheme. Grey can be jarring on teams like the Vikings or Bears, who have very dark helmets, but I still think they look good in grey masks. I'm just not used to seeing it. I prefer either a grey mask, or a mask that is the same color as the helmet (when the helmet is dark, like navy blue, purple, or black). I still don't have a website, but I have a dribbble now! http://dribbble.com/andyharry [The postings on this site are my own and do not necessarily represent the position, strategy or opinions of adidas and/or its brands.] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sacker12 Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 From what I gather they will look a lot like SMU, which is a great thing.Red facemasks would work for the Bills I think.SMU doesnt like this LOL.I believe they are changing to red this seasonHuh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmhtfld Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 From what I gather they will look a lot like SMU, which is a great thing.Red facemasks would work for the Bills I think.SMU doesnt like this LOL.I believe they are changing to red this seasonHuh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sacker12 Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 Sorry, I thought that you meant that they are switching to red facemasks, which the already have. Looks like the red jersey will be SMU's primary home this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnySeoul Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 Good lord that looks cheap. JohnnySeoul's WikipageIF ONE IS CONSIDERED RACIST, THEN BOTH MUST BE CONSIDERED RACIST.BOTTOM LINE: NEITHER ONE IS RACIST. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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