Penn State's uniforms DO look like a Division II school's uniforms. They're the most bland, boring, generic looking uniforms I've ever seen at the D-I level. Obviously, their football team is pretty darn good, so their uni's have developed a certain cachet that always accompanies winning. But that doesn't change the fact that their uniforms are horrid. We don't need to copy Penn State. Keep the names on the back.
Names on Jerseys
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yeah i agree in the whole team concept and the name on the front definitely IS more important than the name on the back, but I am a fan of names being on there...its easier to identify the players and if this is about any financial reason (which i really doubt) than they could just auction those babies off at the end of the year. you know some guys' jerseys would sell for big bucks.
A team can get by without having names on their jerseys if their uniforms in general look awesome.
Our uni's, however, blow (quality wise), and look cheesier than some high school uni's.
If you noticed the last couple of seasons, many walkons didn't have their name on their jerseys... it looked REALLY bad. Now the whole team? Yikes...
O well, only one more year till new uni's!
Our uni's, however, blow (quality wise), and look cheesier than some high school uni's.
If you noticed the last couple of seasons, many walkons didn't have their name on their jerseys... it looked REALLY bad. Now the whole team? Yikes...
O well, only one more year till new uni's!
Just my 2 cents here.
This whole "name on the jersey is all about the team instead of just one player" was a good idea when the first 10 teams did it about 30 years ago. Now I think it just your typical coach speak. I think there are a lot better ways to preach the team concept better than removing names off of the uniforms.
I played high school football and I can't imagine that this would make me play more as a team player but maybe the college experience is different. I think it looks good for the newspapers but does little for the players.
At the start of the year it makes like a lot easier for the fans to know who is playing without looking through the guide the whole game.
This whole "name on the jersey is all about the team instead of just one player" was a good idea when the first 10 teams did it about 30 years ago. Now I think it just your typical coach speak. I think there are a lot better ways to preach the team concept better than removing names off of the uniforms.
I played high school football and I can't imagine that this would make me play more as a team player but maybe the college experience is different. I think it looks good for the newspapers but does little for the players.
At the start of the year it makes like a lot easier for the fans to know who is playing without looking through the guide the whole game.
Can you guys really read the names on the back of the Jersey's from the stands? I'm telling ya, down in section 20 I sure as hell can't. I'm surprised some of the people in the balcony have that good of eyes.
I couldn't even make out Vanstrom's name, and he was the closest to the crowd wearing a super clean jersey, waiving a towel like a cheerleader. How could you read the name of the O-Lineman that was flat on his back in the middle of the field?
I understand the arguments that it doesn't do anything for unity, or may look divII, but the only time i've been able to read the names is on TV... and if you go to the games in person you'll need to learn the numbers anyway so it doesn't matter.
I couldn't even make out Vanstrom's name, and he was the closest to the crowd wearing a super clean jersey, waiving a towel like a cheerleader. How could you read the name of the O-Lineman that was flat on his back in the middle of the field?
I understand the arguments that it doesn't do anything for unity, or may look divII, but the only time i've been able to read the names is on TV... and if you go to the games in person you'll need to learn the numbers anyway so it doesn't matter.
I agree with you about not being able to see the names from the stands. I'm more concerned about not having the names from a TV standpoint. During our good years, ISU has had as many as 7 or 8 games on TV. With no names on the jerseys, I guess we're going to have to rely on the announcers to get the players' names right. Good thing Fred White only announces basketball games.
we are not Penn State, USC, or Notre Dame. also if we plan on no names, they better switch to twill numbers and raise them a bit because there is too much space between the numbers and the neck. Also someone last year asked me why Bret Meyer was returning kicks, I ofcourse laughed. but proves the names can be difficult for some people to see, It ALSO proves that some people cant identify players at a glance. I think its a players pride to have their name on the back of their Jersey. Havent you ever seen that peyton manning commercial where he is talking about how he never expected it? he said you start off in highschool, no name on the back of that jersey and before i know it im at college name on the back of my jersey full of pride and then the NFL number on helmet, replica jerseys everywhere...
Players want that recognition. Its selfish but it is the truth
Players want that recognition. Its selfish but it is the truth
My response from Jamie Pollard was..
Quite honestly I am not aware of whether Coach will have names or no names on the jerseys. Personally, it makes no difference to me. I leave that to the coaches to decide since it is a personal preference.
Evidently he still has the option of putting them on. I guess we are not use to seeing the players in uniform this early in summer and the name tags may still be in play. Especially if Pollard hasnt even heard if they will or will not be on there. Ill let you know on any follow up
Quite honestly I am not aware of whether Coach will have names or no names on the jerseys. Personally, it makes no difference to me. I leave that to the coaches to decide since it is a personal preference.
Evidently he still has the option of putting them on. I guess we are not use to seeing the players in uniform this early in summer and the name tags may still be in play. Especially if Pollard hasnt even heard if they will or will not be on there. Ill let you know on any follow up
That's Pollard alright and that's why he's been successful and will continue to be. He's got his hands wrapped around nearly everything yet knows when it's time to let the coaches to their stuff.
