UGA Pro Combat

[aawagner011]

Something still seems fishy here. You cant buy these anywhere. Normally Nike and UGA are so money hungry they would of been up online or at least at the book store when it opened this morning and my buddy back home said they weren't. hmmm...

Yeah I haven't seen a single Pro Combat jersey, tshirt, hat, or any other merch usually associated with the PC line. There's nothing in the bookstore as of 5 hours ago.

[andrewharrington]

I am proud that Georgia actually made a massive change unlike the Pro Combat teams of Texas and Alabama. I mean, hell, if you gonna try something different, then you might as well go all out. 8 out 10.

When you eradicate your decades-old visual history in order to participate in a Nike promo, you're only pandering to commercialism and getting people to talk about Nike. You're not advancing your own brand or reinforcing to your new generation of fans how important the history of your program is to the future of it. Texas' approach to the Pro Combat promo was far and away the best of anyone. They said, 'Fck you. We're the University of Texas. When people come to the game, we want them talking about us, not you, and we want everyone who flips by our game on TV to instantly be able to recognize us as Texas. We'll showcase your innovative technology, but we're not running a promo for you. We're running a promo for us, in association with you.'

And that's how it should have been with about 80% of the Pro Combat line. Unfortunately, only a few teams had the balls to stand up for their own brands.

[gdu]

Something still seems fishy here. You cant buy these anywhere. Normally Nike and UGA are so money hungry they would of been up online or at least at the book store when it opened this morning and my buddy back home said they weren't. hmmm...

The TCU and Boise stuff came out less than a week before the game last year. The VT stuff was out the earliest.

[gdu]

I am proud that Georgia actually made a massive change unlike the Pro Combat teams of Texas and Alabama. I mean, hell, if you gonna try something different, then you might as well go all out. 8 out 10.

When you eradicate your decades-old visual history in order to participate in a Nike promo, you're only pandering to commercialism and getting people to talk about Nike. You're not advancing your own brand or reinforcing to your new generation of fans how important the history of your program is to the future of it. Texas' approach to the Pro Combat promo was far and away the best of anyone. They said, 'Fck you. We're the University of Texas. When people come to the game, we want them talking about us, not you, and we want everyone who flips by our game on TV to instantly be able to recognize us as Texas. We'll showcase your innovative technology, but we're not running a promo for you. We're running a promo for us, in association with you.'

And that's how it should have been with about 80% of the Pro Combat line. Unfortunately, only a few teams had the balls to stand up for their own brands.

Eh, depends on your reason for doing it. Most teams did it to help recruiting. If anything, the PC stuff strengthened TCU's brand, rather than muddying it. TCU also stood up and said no the the PC uniforms nike wanted them to wear in the Rose Bowl so it isn't just about corporate pandering.

[DCDuck]

And that's how it should have been with about 80% of the Pro Combat line. Unfortunately, only a few teams had the balls to stand up for their own brands.

Some teams (like Miami and VT) have brands that seem to change every five minutes. The only things that stay constant with them are the logo and the colors. And I can only think of a handful of teams where that tradition and branding mean more than the appeal to recruits and the bump in national attention (Penn State, Notre Dame, Southern Cal, etc).

[Sport]

I am proud that Georgia actually made a massive change unlike the Pro Combat teams of Texas and Alabama. I mean, hell, if you gonna try something different, then you might as well go all out. 8 out 10.

When you eradicate your decades-old visual history in order to participate in a Nike promo, you're only pandering to commercialism and getting people to talk about Nike. You're not advancing your own brand or reinforcing to your new generation of fans how important the history of your program is to the future of it. Texas' approach to the Pro Combat promo was far and away the best of anyone. They said, 'Fck you. We're the University of Texas. When people come to the game, we want them talking about us, not you, and we want everyone who flips by our game on TV to instantly be able to recognize us as Texas. We'll showcase your innovative technology, but we're not running a promo for you. We're running a promo for us, in association with you.'

And that's how it should have been with about 80% of the Pro Combat line. Unfortunately, only a few teams had the balls to stand up for their own brands.

Well said.

[nuordr]

I am proud that Georgia actually made a massive change unlike the Pro Combat teams of Texas and Alabama. I mean, hell, if you gonna try something different, then you might as well go all out. 8 out 10.

When you eradicate your decades-old visual history in order to participate in a Nike promo, you're only pandering to commercialism and getting people to talk about Nike. You're not advancing your own brand or reinforcing to your new generation of fans how important the history of your program is to the future of it. Texas' approach to the Pro Combat promo was far and away the best of anyone. They said, 'Fck you. We're the University of Texas. When people come to the game, we want them talking about us, not you, and we want everyone who flips by our game on TV to instantly be able to recognize us as Texas. We'll showcase your innovative technology, but we're not running a promo for you. We're running a promo for us, in association with you.'

And that's how it should have been with about 80% of the Pro Combat line. Unfortunately, only a few teams had the balls to stand up for their own brands.

Most of the reasoning for teams to change uniforms in the first place is money, second is for recruiting purposes (believe it or not but athletes care about what they wear), finally, the history is in the past and at some point it is alright for teams for upgrade and get out of the past. The Longhorns are one of those teams that need to get real and move out of the past. Their uniform is plain boring and they need a major update (especially on their away uniforms, maybe some burnt orange pants). But, I do understand your point that Nike wants to reap the benefits of designing uniforms for teams, just like other colleges that change their uniforms often wants to reap the benefits by selling their fans more merchandise. Therefore, I cannot argue with you over the "reaping awards" or "promos" because that is what sports are all about, the dollar bill.

[gdu]

I am proud that Georgia actually made a massive change unlike the Pro Combat teams of Texas and Alabama. I mean, hell, if you gonna try something different, then you might as well go all out. 8 out 10.

When you eradicate your decades-old visual history in order to participate in a Nike promo, you're only pandering to commercialism and getting people to talk about Nike. You're not advancing your own brand or reinforcing to your new generation of fans how important the history of your program is to the future of it. Texas' approach to the Pro Combat promo was far and away the best of anyone. They said, 'Fck you. We're the University of Texas. When people come to the game, we want them talking about us, not you, and we want everyone who flips by our game on TV to instantly be able to recognize us as Texas. We'll showcase your innovative technology, but we're not running a promo for you. We're running a promo for us, in association with you.'

And that's how it should have been with about 80% of the Pro Combat line. Unfortunately, only a few teams had the balls to stand up for their own brands.

Most of the reasoning for teams to change uniforms in the first place is money, second is for recruiting purposes (believe it or not but athletes care about what they wear), finally, the history is in the past and at some point it is alright for teams for upgrade and get out of the past. The Longhorns are one of those teams that need to get real and move out of the past. Their uniform is plain boring and they need a major update (especially on their away uniforms, maybe some burnt orange pants). But, I do understand your point that Nike wants to reap the benefits of designing uniforms for teams, just like other colleges that change their uniforms often wants to reap the benefits by selling their fans more merchandise. Therefore, I cannot argue with you over the "reaping awards" or "promos" because that is what sports are all about, the dollar bill.

The second sentence I bolded is probably the most ridiculous thing I have ever read on here and it is because of precisely the reasons you listed in the first sentence I bolded. Texas Football already has more money than anyone. Texas is already #1 in merchandise licensing revenue. Texas is already #1 in recruting over the last decade or so.

[nuordr]

I am proud that Georgia actually made a massive change unlike the Pro Combat teams of Texas and Alabama. I mean, hell, if you gonna try something different, then you might as well go all out. 8 out 10.

When you eradicate your decades-old visual history in order to participate in a Nike promo, you're only pandering to commercialism and getting people to talk about Nike. You're not advancing your own brand or reinforcing to your new generation of fans how important the history of your program is to the future of it. Texas' approach to the Pro Combat promo was far and away the best of anyone. They said, 'Fck you. We're the University of Texas. When people come to the game, we want them talking about us, not you, and we want everyone who flips by our game on TV to instantly be able to recognize us as Texas. We'll showcase your innovative technology, but we're not running a promo for you. We're running a promo for us, in association with you.'

And that's how it should have been with about 80% of the Pro Combat line. Unfortunately, only a few teams had the balls to stand up for their own brands.

Most of the reasoning for teams to change uniforms in the first place is money, second is for recruiting purposes (believe it or not but athletes care about what they wear), finally, the history is in the past and at some point it is alright for teams for upgrade and get out of the past. The Longhorns are one of those teams that need to get real and move out of the past. Their uniform is plain boring and they need a major update (especially on their away uniforms, maybe some burnt orange pants). But, I do understand your point that Nike wants to reap the benefits of designing uniforms for teams, just like other colleges that change their uniforms often wants to reap the benefits by selling their fans more merchandise. Therefore, I cannot argue with you over the "reaping awards" or "promos" because that is what sports are all about, the dollar bill.

The second sentence I bolded is probably the most ridiculous thing I have ever read on here and it is because of precisely the reasons you listed in the first sentence I bolded. Texas Football already has more money than anyone. Texas is already #1 in merchandise licensing revenue. Texas is already #1 in recruting over the last decade or so.

They may be number #1 in sales, but that is because of the state they live in. Heck any team should be able to sell merchandise down there with that many people in one state. What I was saying was my own opinion about the University of Texas and their ugly football uniforms. Did I mention anything about their sales of their equipment? NO! I was expressing my own opinion. But if you want to throw numbers all over the place, how many BCS championships have the University of Texas and the Big 12 won? How many have the SEC won? So if you want to talk about recruiting my friend, then you might want to re-think your strategy, because you can recruit all day in the Big 12, but you cannot win titles like the SEC!

[Guest]

They may be number #1 in sales, but that is because of the state they live in. Heck any team should be able to sell merchandise down there with that many people in one state. What I was saying was my own opinion about the University of Texas and their ugly football uniforms. Did I mention anything about their sales of their equipment? NO! I was expressing my own opinion. But if you want to throw numbers all over the place, how many BCS championships have the University of Texas and the Big 12 won? How many have the SEC won? So if you want to talk about recruiting my friend, then you might want to re-think your strategy, because you can recruit all day in the Big 12, but you cannot win titles like the SEC!

You're digging yourself into a really deep hole. Besides, you're a Kentucky fan. Who are you to talk about BCS titles?

[gdu]

I am proud that Georgia actually made a massive change unlike the Pro Combat teams of Texas and Alabama. I mean, hell, if you gonna try something different, then you might as well go all out. 8 out 10.

When you eradicate your decades-old visual history in order to participate in a Nike promo, you're only pandering to commercialism and getting people to talk about Nike. You're not advancing your own brand or reinforcing to your new generation of fans how important the history of your program is to the future of it. Texas' approach to the Pro Combat promo was far and away the best of anyone. They said, 'Fck you. We're the University of Texas. When people come to the game, we want them talking about us, not you, and we want everyone who flips by our game on TV to instantly be able to recognize us as Texas. We'll showcase your innovative technology, but we're not running a promo for you. We're running a promo for us, in association with you.'

And that's how it should have been with about 80% of the Pro Combat line. Unfortunately, only a few teams had the balls to stand up for their own brands.

Most of the reasoning for teams to change uniforms in the first place is money, second is for recruiting purposes (believe it or not but athletes care about what they wear), finally, the history is in the past and at some point it is alright for teams for upgrade and get out of the past. The Longhorns are one of those teams that need to get real and move out of the past. Their uniform is plain boring and they need a major update (especially on their away uniforms, maybe some burnt orange pants). But, I do understand your point that Nike wants to reap the benefits of designing uniforms for teams, just like other colleges that change their uniforms often wants to reap the benefits by selling their fans more merchandise. Therefore, I cannot argue with you over the "reaping awards" or "promos" because that is what sports are all about, the dollar bill.

The second sentence I bolded is probably the most ridiculous thing I have ever read on here and it is because of precisely the reasons you listed in the first sentence I bolded. Texas Football already has more money than anyone. Texas is already #1 in merchandise licensing revenue. Texas is already #1 in recruting over the last decade or so.

They may be number #1 in sales, but that is because of the state they live in. Heck any team should be able to sell merchandise down there with that many people in one state. What I was saying was my own opinion about the University of Texas and their ugly football uniforms. Did I mention anything about their sales of their equipment? NO! I was expressing my own opinion. But if you want to throw numbers all over the place, how many BCS championships have the University of Texas and the Big 12 won? How many have the SEC won? So if you want to talk about recruiting my friend, then you might want to re-think your strategy, because you can recruit all day in the Big 12, but you cannot win titles like the SEC!

This reply is even less intelligent than the original one I responded to. Didn't think it was possible.

[nuordr]

They may be number #1 in sales, but that is because of the state they live in. Heck any team should be able to sell merchandise down there with that many people in one state. What I was saying was my own opinion about the University of Texas and their ugly football uniforms. Did I mention anything about their sales of their equipment? NO! I was expressing my own opinion. But if you want to throw numbers all over the place, how many BCS championships have the University of Texas and the Big 12 won? How many have the SEC won? So if you want to talk about recruiting my friend, then you might want to re-think your strategy, because you can recruit all day in the Big 12, but you cannot win titles like the SEC!

You're digging yourself into a really deep hole. Besides, you're a Kentucky fan. Who are you to talk about BCS titles?

When your a fan of one SEC school, you are a fan of them all!

[Guest]

They may be number #1 in sales, but that is because of the state they live in. Heck any team should be able to sell merchandise down there with that many people in one state. What I was saying was my own opinion about the University of Texas and their ugly football uniforms. Did I mention anything about their sales of their equipment? NO! I was expressing my own opinion. But if you want to throw numbers all over the place, how many BCS championships have the University of Texas and the Big 12 won? How many have the SEC won? So if you want to talk about recruiting my friend, then you might want to re-think your strategy, because you can recruit all day in the Big 12, but you cannot win titles like the SEC!

You're digging yourself into a really deep hole. Besides, you're a Kentucky fan. Who are you to talk about BCS titles?

When your a fan of one SEC school, you are a fan of them all!

No, you're not a fan of every SEC school. You are a Kentucky fan. Oregon fans don't root for UCLA, Baylor fans don't root for Kansas, etc. etc.

[IceCap]

Most SEC programs have traditional uniforms and are doing just fine recruitment-wise.

[nuordr]

They may be number #1 in sales, but that is because of the state they live in. Heck any team should be able to sell merchandise down there with that many people in one state. What I was saying was my own opinion about the University of Texas and their ugly football uniforms. Did I mention anything about their sales of their equipment? NO! I was expressing my own opinion. But if you want to throw numbers all over the place, how many BCS championships have the University of Texas and the Big 12 won? How many have the SEC won? So if you want to talk about recruiting my friend, then you might want to re-think your strategy, because you can recruit all day in the Big 12, but you cannot win titles like the SEC!

You're digging yourself into a really deep hole. Besides, you're a Kentucky fan. Who are you to talk about BCS titles?

When your a fan of one SEC school, you are a fan of them all!

No, you're not a fan of every SEC school. You are a Kentucky fan. Oregon fans don't root for UCLA, Baylor fans don't root for Kansas, etc. etc.

I do hate Tennessee, but if they are playing for the National Title, then I would be a Tennessee fan for one night. Heck, at least once a year for the past 5 I have been an Auburn, Alabama, LSU, and Florida fan.

[Guest]

Then you're doing it wrong. Rooting for a conference foe shows disloyalty to your school.

[Gothamite]

Then you're doing it wrong. Rooting for a conference foe shows disloyalty to your school.

Except when a conference foe's victory increases the respect, money or attention your conference will get. There are times when you have to close your eyes and hope your rival wins.

[nuordr]

Then you're doing it wrong. Rooting for a conference foe shows disloyalty to your school.

No, rooting for the Louisville Cardinals is a disloyalty to my school. I am trying to understand you position on this, but I have always felt like this so I won't be changing my mind anytime soon.

[BlazerBlaze]

Then you're doing it wrong. Rooting for a conference foe shows disloyalty to your school.

Its a SEC/southern thing Kevin. An extension of southern hospitality. Its kinda like your pumpkin didn't make it to the state fair but your neighbor's did, so you pull for your neighbor's to win.

[Brave-Bird 08]

Then you're doing it wrong. Rooting for a conference foe shows disloyalty to your school.

Its a SEC/southern thing Kevin. An extension of southern hospitality. Its kinda like your pumpkin didn't make it to the state fair but your neighbor's did, so you pull for your neighbor's to win.

amen to that. seriously, Kevin, it's just different. between the lines and inside the cement stadiums, rivalries are intense.

but SEC fans get a long with eachother like brothers and sisters on gameday. It's kind of like a 90,000 strong family reunion.

I have friends at Auburn, Clemson, SC, Tennessee, Bama...the culture is exactly the same at each school, and you could wear a UGA shirt into an Auburn bar, get treated to a few playfull jokes, and then it's all fun and games after that.

We don't beat the crap out of eachother like they do in the northeast and west coast.

In fact, it's interesting that when I visit SEC schools, my proclamations of being a Georgia fan are welcomed.

But, when I visit Tech I always end up getting mean mugged by frat guys...