Florida's Nike Pro Combat Uniforms; Good or Stupid?
by mlmintampa on Sep 1, 2010 11:55 AM EDT
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PrintOnce again, we channel our inner Paul Lukas and ask of the Gators' new Nike Pro Combat uniforms; is it good or is it stupid? Picture via here.
The helmet: While it is orange and has the Gators script, the striping is removed. Instead is an alligator scales pattern. Verdict? Stupid.
The jersey: The alligator scales continue to the numbers. Also, Albert's logo on the left chest is replaced by the basketball team's word mark in the center chest. The collar patch looks like the patch on the Gator basketball jersey. The sleeves have shoulder numbers and another set of Gator scales with random flourishes. Verdict? Stupid.
The pants: If these were solid blue pants, it would be ok. Instead, there is an orange stripe that begins as solid then becomes an alligator print, then fades out. Verdict? Stupid.
Florida will wear these uniforms against Georgia on October 30.
Obviously, I am a uniform traditionalist, so the only way I would have liked this is if it was a throwback. Instead, they want the football team to look like the basketball team.
What do you think?
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Compared to last year's
These are way way better. If you had a picture of the gloves, I’m sure you’d love them. The helmet scales aren’t too noticeable.
But the gloves, when you put the two palms together form the Florida Gator Head Logo in Black and Gray. And they say pride on the straps. They look pretty freaking sweet and I’d love to see Jon Bostic or Jelani Jenkins light up some RB and get up and show the camera and fans his Gator palms, it’s be better than the “U”.
Get out of my House!
I think the gloves are exactly the same as last season.
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They are
I like these, but not as much as last years. I am unlike mlm where I am not a traditionalist when it comes to uniforms. I think its cool to see the team in something different every now and then. I liked last years better, but these aren’t terrible. I actually think the best part is the helmet.
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by silverstreak3k on Sep 1, 2010 2:15 PM EDT up reply actions
The Helmet
Is nice, especially if it is done with that reflective sparkle car paint. I must’ve not noticed the gloves last year.
Get out of my House!
miami 's are ugly
did you see the press conference on gatorzone, another thing are they going to phase out the current unis
Watched It...
Is Michael Irvin done talking about Miami yet?
Almost as good as the Ohio State one that made you feel like we were fighting the Nazis and the Great Depression.
I hope next year Oklahoma is added and Billy Sims can introduce. BOOMERRRRRRRRR! (You have to click on that for a classic Jim Lampley rant too.)
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I just wish
we would wear Blue shirts and Orange pants for a home rivalry game
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you never saw it on NCAA football video game series
it looks great in the players(that was who I was talking about)
"It's here, it's here, it's finally here" :Strongbad on football season
try it
and after an offensive play start an instant replay and zoom in and get a good look at those uniforms. Those are my favorites
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I think it looks good
I don’t want to see a white jersey for a home game, it doesn’t make sense at all
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They are alright. The best were in 2005 with the sleeve. Those were great.
Last year’s were just downright horrible.
The Once and Future King
Really?
I thought those looked tacky. I would like to see the Orange Tops again though, what ever happened to them?
Get out of my House!
I think they are good.
Are they semi ugly? YES
Are they original uniforms better? YES
Has there been better? YES
For one game can we sacrifice our awesome uniform to look hip and cool on ESPN or whatever media station that covers the hell out of these odd futuristic uniforms. YES!
Besides, it’s fun.
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I think all the Nike Pro Combat unis are ridiculous
Call me old fashioned – but pick a uniform and go with it. I am shocked that Alabama agreed to wear them this season. They put all sorts of restrictions on what they would do because they are such traditionalists over there, but I think even the houndstooth numbers look silly.
I can’t believe anyone liked the 2005 sleeve jerseys. Those were hideous.
As long as we win the game, I’ll forget about the uniform.
I agree with most posters.
Not good, but a damn sight better than last year’s. (What were those things on the shoulders? Flowers? Gah.)
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They aren’t the worst, but at least its just one game this year. My biggest complaint is what is said with the stripe on the pants and the Gators across the throat, should really be the standard Albert head on it. I still love the Blue Jersey, White Pants home and White Jersey, Blue Pants road.
better than last year's
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