Pro-style socks Iowa wears

[GTO]

God, I hate the off-season.

 

[BCClone]

The op?

Could be him also.

 

[JM4CY]

God, I hate the off-season.

 

[NorthCyd]

 

[ClonesTwenty1]

 

[ClockHawk69]

It's widely recognized by those outside the bubble, iowa does not offer a particularly exciting brand of football. There's obviously no shortage of reasons the "iowa way" is akin to ambien and historic kinnick field is the DMV of college football. However, I want to offer one humble theory regarding a lesser talked about aspect as to why this undeniable fact is particularly striking to the naked eye when one watches iowa.

THE SOCKS.

On rare occasion you will find a few hoks over the years that will acknowledge Iowa bore-ball to an extent, but they usually explain it away by claiming Iowa does this by design to take advantage of the fact that Iowa is the epitome of strength and physical ball control big ten football, as the Iowa way is all about having the manliest men who have ever stepped on a college gridiron. Whether pro or college, uniforms in their entirety are not flattering to the big fellas of legitimate quality. Something that Iowa has admittedly produced at times over the years. However, they don't touch the ball. They are allowed to look slow. They are in the trenches. It doesn't matter.

The visual rub here is the distinct difference between skill guys who we usually see wearing the pro style socks on Sundays, THE PROs, and their college imposter counterparts, Iowa skill position players often plucked away from the MAC because although they aren't particularly athletic by p5 standards, they won't wear their hat backwards, will turn a blind eye to abuse, do things Kirk's way and this was their only notable offer. Their bodies are not close to pro bodies, nor their athletic skill and speed. That's fine and all, but ditch the pro-style socks already. They aren't doing iowa any favors. And our NFL loving eyes have been unconsciously honed over the years to recognize this immediately. The discrepancy is offensive to the well-trained eye. Disgusting.

We want to do stupid arguments about uniforms? Fine. ISU needs to quit copying Iowa’s black uniforms

 

[jmb]

We want to do stupid arguments about uniforms? Fine. ISU needs to quit copying Iowa’s black uniforms

Not one person has supported the op. Let us handle this little guy.

 

[deadeyededric]

I hate the Hawkeyes as much or more than the rest of you, but I have to admit the overall "cleanliness" of this look, where the socks clearly contrast with the pants above them --

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Compare that to this look, where the cardinal pants *and* socks end up looking like a leotard...

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I think two black stripes on the pants would look better than one oversized one.

 

[RezClone]

Not one person has supported the op. Let us handle this little guy.

Laid it on pretty thick big guy. Even liked most reactions. For shame.

 

[deadeyededric]

The tigerhawk logo still blows away anything we've had since the 80's tornado logo.

 

[JM4CY]

The tigerhawk logo still blows away anything we've had since the 80's tornado logo.

 

[RezClone]

actually stuck in the NICU on Memorial Day weekend. Thankfully things are going well all things considered. Have watched all ISU football related content. Resorted to clicking on recent Iowa pump up video for this year. Happened to have Cowherd's fake ID rant in the background while guys lifted. Lol. Later scrolled through the thread titles in the cave, but this time armed with a little fresh perspective i actually found them kind of funny. Given her stable condition I thought it would be a fun distraction to do a herdesque take and see what reactions roll in. It was actually pretty fun for a while and I thank most of you who weren't jerks even if you didn't get it. Most. It was fun.

 

[Gonzo]

actually stuck in the NICU on Memorial Day weekend. Thankfully things are going well all things considered. Have watched all ISU football related content. Resorted to clicking on recent Iowa pump up video for this year. Happened to have Cowherd's fake ID rant in the background while guys lifted. Lol. Later scrolled through the thread titles in the cave, but this time armed with a little fresh perspective i actually found them kind of funny. Given her stable condition I thought it would be a fun distraction to do a herdesque take and see what reactions roll in. It was actually pretty fun for a while and I thank most of you who weren't jerks even if you didn't get it. Most. It was fun.

Hope things keep going well and get better.

 

[BCClone]

actually stuck in the NICU on Memorial Day weekend. Thankfully things are going well all things considered. Have watched all ISU football related content. Resorted to clicking on recent Iowa pump up video for this year. Happened to have Cowherd's fake ID rant in the background while guys lifted. Lol. Later scrolled through the thread titles in the cave, but this time armed with a little fresh perspective i actually found them kind of funny. Given her stable condition I thought it would be a fun distraction to do a herdesque take and see what reactions roll in. It was actually pretty fun for a while and I thank most of you who weren't jerks even if you didn't get it. Most. It was fun.

Hope everything turns out well. Scary when they are older but even worse when so young. Prayers and thoughts to a speedy and full recovery.

 

[Gonzo]

I think two black stripes on the pants would look better than one oversized one.

 

[RezClone]

I think two black stripes on the pants would look better than one oversized one.

I actually agree but Steelers tho. Will say I actually like Iowa numbers better I don't like Steeler font. Seems like a lame semi pro stock car font. Or a design firm that's trying too hard but all the good original ideas are already taken. (See Casey's Gen Store)

 

[BCClone]

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Wouldn’t be the Steelers then, amiright?

 

[Gonzo]

Wouldn’t be the Steelers then, amiright?

Oh you.

 

[JM4CY]

Wouldn’t be the Steelers then, amiright?

Or a honeybee

 

[deadeyededric]

Are the wings upside down?