South Dakota State Unveil New Uniforms

[mmiller_34]

New direction for the Jackrabbit look. What do you guys think?


http://www.gojacks.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=15000&ATCLID=205572430

I like them much better now that I've seen them all together. That leaked photo earlier this summer did not give it justice.

[clenz]

Not a fan....

[BisonHype!]

They would look better if they were in the garbage, doused with gasoline, and engulfed in flames.xthumbsupx

[BisonBacker]

I don't see anything wrong with them particularly. What I don't understand is why do all these teams think they need to have different uniforms every damned year? What happened to tradition?

[MplsBison]

I'd dump the all Blues.

Don't think the blue helmet, white shirt, yellow pants combo looks particularly good either. The other two should be good.


Might I suggest a blue helmet, yellow shirt, blue pants option?

[89rabbit]

Not a fan....

Shocker! xeekx xrolleyesx

[89rabbit]

I don't see anything wrong with them particularly. What I don't understand is why do all these teams think they need to have different uniforms every damned year? What happened to tradition?

I can't speak for everyone, but we switched from Nike to Under Armor

[89rabbit]

I like the video.

[NoDak 4 Ever]

I don't see anything wrong with them particularly. What I don't understand is why do all these teams think they need to have different uniforms every damned year? What happened to tradition?


It has been sold to Nike and Under Armour

[BisonHype!]

Everyone wants the Nike Pro Combat look...

[UNDColorado]

I think they look pretty good, well done!

[darell1976]

I think they look good.

[clenz]

Shocker! xeekx xrolleyesx

Something about the sleeve/shoulder area.

Too much going on in a small area....

Less is more to an extent.

[darell1976]

Something about the sleeve/shoulder area.

Too much going on in a small area....

Less is more to an extent.

You are talking about cheerleader uniforms right.xsmiley_wix

[Hammerhead]

They look OK to me except for the all blue. I think the yellow pants look better with the white jerseys as well, but blue is alright.

[ValleyChamp]

Old one's were way better.

[WeAreNorthDakota]

Never a fan of using 3 different colors for helmet, jersey, and pants so I don't think the blue helmet, white jersey, yellow pants will be a great combo but I really like the other 3.

[MplsBison]

Never a fan of using 3 different colors for helmet, jersey, and pants so I don't think the blue helmet, white jersey, yellow pants will be a great combo but I really like the other 3.

Not a fan of three different or all the same. Both are tacky.

Also don't like helmet and shirt to be the same, but not as bad.


The ideal is the helmet and the pants the same color, shirt contrasting.

[Jacked_Rabbit]

These may be the ugliest uniforms in the Nation... Wow. It looks like some 8 year old kid won a contest on Playstation and we chose his design.

I just hope our team plays better than we're gonna look.

[WeAreNorthDakota]

I don't see anything wrong with them particularly. What I don't understand is why do all these teams think they need to have different uniforms every damned year? What happened to tradition?

I think the sticking to tradition only applies to schools with truly iconic uniforms. Not the case for SDSU or any FCS schools I can think of off the top of my head. When it comes to tradition, I wouldn't touch USC, Alabama, Penn State, or Notre Dame. I'm incredibly upset that Adidas decided to do an alternate jersey for my beloved Huskers. That game against Wisconsin is gonna have me wanting to scratch my eyes out.

[WeAreNorthDakota]

Not a fan of three different or all the same. Both are tacky.

Also don't like helmet and shirt to be the same, but not as bad.


The ideal is the helmet and the pants the same color, shirt contrasting.

I agree that pants and helmet matching is ideal but I also think all one color can work. I like Texas in all white and the Ravens in all black, personally.

[MplsBison]

I agree that pants and helmet matching is ideal but I also think all one color can work. I like Texas in all white and the Ravens in all black, personally.

I hate all whites. They should be banned.

All blacks are just as tacky.

[clenz]

Rumor had it that UNI will be using a storm trooper look at home vs illinois state this year....white helmet, white road uni, white home pants....

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[BisonHype!]

It's not good when even Jack Rabbit Fans don't like the jersey...

[BisonHype!]

Rumor had it that UNI will be using a storm trooper look at home vs illinois state this year....white helmet, white road uni, white home pants....

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Are they actually calling it the "Storm Trooper" look? It would be funny if the coach or QB was dressed in all black. LOL

[ValleyChamp]

Its been rumored that Mark Farley is in fact the real Darth Vader.

[Ginsbach]

I'm not a fan.

I especially don't like the fact that it just says "State" on the jersey considering that North Dakota State, Indiana State, Illinois State, and Missouri State are all in the conference as well.

[clenz]

Are they actually calling it the "Storm Trooper" look? It would be funny if the coach or QB was dressed in all black. LOL

I've just always called the the white on white on white "Storm Trooper"

Here is UNI with white pants and white top (purple helmet)....imagine it with a white hemlet with the UNI logo

http://www.cyclonefanatic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Tirrell-Rennie.jpg

http://www.winterinkphotography.com/UNIFootball2010/content/images/large/Tiller_JeromeUNI2010FB20506.jpg

http://www.winterinkphotography.com/UNIFootball2010/content/images/large/McDonough_JakeUNI2010FB20644.jpg

http://www.winterinkphotography.com/UNIFootball2010/content/images/large/Capello_JamesUNI2010FB20709.jpg

http://images4.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb57524/starwars/images/b/b5/Stormtrooper_armour.jpg


Oddly enough, after that game Farley swore off white on white every again because of how we played.....not that we played bad just WAY to many TO's

[msupokes1]

I like the color scheme but I am not a fan of the "State" on the front of the jersey.

[89rabbit]

Our uniforms usually say STATE on them. Last year's did.

http://image.cdnllnwnl.xosnetwork.com/pics32/400/XG/XGFTHPCLMDFEHXG.20120524184451.jpg

Basketball

http://image.cdnllnwnl.xosnetwork.com/pics32/400/QJ/QJWYDBVICXLIOOB.20111214211652.jpg

http://image.cdnllnwnl.xosnetwork.com/pics32/800/SA/SAALXEKMKEJWDAT.20101130153437.jpg


It work for us. xnodx

[Catbooster]

Since you've been using state, I can see why SDSU fans wouldn't mind it, but add me to those who aren't wild about the state on the front. It'd be ok if it was at least "SD State"

Generally, I like simple, traditional uniforms. These are fine IMO - not great, not crappy.


Our uniforms usually say STATE on them. Last year's did.

http://image.cdnllnwnl.xosnetwork.com/pics32/800/SA/SAALXEKMKEJWDAT.20101130153437.jpg


It work for us. xnodx
And I think maybe one of the silliest things in uniforms is the basketball shorts like these. Looks like they're wearing skirts to me.

[clenz]

That uniform style is a generic Nike style that probably HUNDREDS schools across the nation (D1-JUCO) use.

[Catbooster]

I know they're common, but that doesn't change my opinion of them.

[MplsBison]

They're trying to copy the thing that Michigan State does with just "State" on the uni.

Mich St I believe was the original "State" and was the school that the stand alone land grants were modeled after, Ag and Mechanical.

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

I like the new threads.

Look good.

[89rabbit]

They're trying to copy the thing that Michigan State does with just "State" on the uni.

Mich St I believe was the original "State" and was the school that the stand alone land grants were modeled after, Ag and Mechanical.


Whoa slow down there hoss. Our basketball jerseys have had the word STATE on them since 1919. True story. xnodx

[344Johnson]

I think the new jerseys are fine. Nothing special, nothing terrible.

[BlueHenSinfonian]

I think the sticking to tradition only applies to schools with truly iconic uniforms. Not the case for SDSU or any FCS schools I can think of off the top of my head. When it comes to tradition, I wouldn't touch USC, Alabama, Penn State, or Notre Dame. I'm incredibly upset that Adidas decided to do an alternate jersey for my beloved Huskers. That game against Wisconsin is gonna have me wanting to scratch my eyes out.

PSU is supposedly throwing away decades of tradition this year and adding names to the back of the uniforms, tacky.

http://www.businessinsider.com/penn-states-iconic-football-uniforms-will-soon-be-history-2012-7

[Sycamore51]

They don't look bad, but I thought your old ones, a little more simple, were some of the best around

[JSUBison]

FB uniforms look fine. The only problem I see with SDSU's uniforms is that they have black basketball jersey's.

[344Johnson]

PSU is supposedly throwing away decades of tradition this year and adding names to the back of the uniforms, tacky.

http://www.businessinsider.com/penn-states-iconic-football-uniforms-will-soon-be-history-2012-7

I love the old school penn state look. names aren't a big deal i guess.

[joeybrownerhof]

Whoa slow down there hoss. Our basketball jerseys have had the word STATE on them since 1919. True story. xnodx

I know you are saying this with tongue in cheek but not true.

[MR. CHICKEN]

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[clenz]

I know you are saying this with tongue in cheek but not true.

While not likely....I guess it's possible


The university was founded on February 21, 1881 as Dakota Agriculture College. The first building, with funding from the territorial legislature, was built in 1883, six years before the State of South Dakota was incorporated. Numerous expansions were funded in the late 19th century and early 20th century. The name was changed in 1904 to South Dakota State College of Agricultural and Mechanic Arts. In 1964, the name was changed to South Dakota State University, reflecting the more comprehensive education offered at the university.


Although during the 1918-1919 season SDSU didn't play a game....trying to find photos of SDSU basketball circa 1919 sucks....


Although I did find this photo in last seasons BB media guide from the 64-65 team....jerseys didn't say State....the said SDSU....

http://i348.photobucket.com/albums/q340/unipanthers10/NewPicture-5.jpg

[89rabbit]

I know you are saying this with tongue in cheek but not true.

No seriously. The 1919 team's jerseys have STATE on them. I have seen the picture in the 1919 yearbook. Over the years there have been times when there was nothing on the jerseys, there was also a time when the school was trying to change its name from South Dakota State College to South Dakota State University that we used SDSC and then SDSU on the jerseys (it was a political thing - our friends at USD didn't want the State to allow it), and for awhile they had Jacks written on them. But the majority of the time since 1919 the jerseys have had STATE on them. True story. xnodx


Bottom line we are not trying to copy Michigan State.

[89rabbit]

While not likely....I guess it's possible


The university was founded on February 21, 1881 as Dakota Agriculture College. The first building, with funding from the territorial legislature, was built in 1883, six years before the State of South Dakota was incorporated. Numerous expansions were funded in the late 19th century and early 20th century. The name was changed in 1904 to South Dakota State College of Agricultural and Mechanic Arts. In 1964, the name was changed to South Dakota State University, reflecting the more comprehensive education offered at the university.


Although during the 1918-1919 season SDSU didn't play a game....trying to find photos of SDSU basketball circa 1919 sucks....


Although I did find this photo in last seasons BB media guide from the 64-65 team....jerseys didn't say State....the said SDSU....

http://i348.photobucket.com/albums/q340/unipanthers10/NewPicture-5.jpg

That is SDSC we became SDSU in 1964.

[McNeese75]

I can't speak for everyone, but we switched from Nike to Under Armor

xthumbsupx I approve xnodx

[89rabbit]

Another fun video

http://www.gojacks.com/mediaPortal/player.dbml?catid=12007&id=942008

[frozennorth]

i think they are fine

[UNIFanSince1983]

I really don't mind them. I am really not a fan of what UA does with unis most of the time. These kind of remind me of San Jose State though.

[MplsBison]

I really don't mind them. I am really not a fan of what UA does with unis most of the time. These kind of remind me of San Jose State though.

Yeah...they usually ad some kind of odd geometric shapes in almost random places...I guess to make each uniform a unique design?

[BisonHype!]

I love the old school penn state look. names aren't a big deal i guess.

Penn State Uniforms...prally a reason they look like prison uniforms!

[BigGoosie13]

No seriously. The 1919 team's jerseys have STATE on them. I have seen the picture in the 1919 yearbook. Over the years there have been times when there was nothing on the jerseys, there was also a time when the school was trying to change its name from South Dakota State College to South Dakota State University that we used SDSC and then SDSU on the jerseys (it was a political thing - our friends at USD didn't want the State to allow it), and for awhile they had Jacks written on them. But the majority of the time since 1919 the jerseys have had STATE on them. True story. xnodx


Bottom line we are not trying to copy Michigan State.

SDSU has in fact used state since atleast 1922... http://www.gojacks.com/PhotoAlbum.dbml?ATCLID=205572430&SPSID=64624&DB_LANG=C&DB_OEM_ID=15000&PALBID=449947

[MplsBison]

No seriously. The 1919 team's jerseys have STATE on them. I have seen the picture in the 1919 yearbook. Over the years there have been times when there was nothing on the jerseys, there was also a time when the school was trying to change its name from South Dakota State College to South Dakota State University that we used SDSC and then SDSU on the jerseys (it was a political thing - our friends at USD didn't want the State to allow it), and for awhile they had Jacks written on them. But the majority of the time since 1919 the jerseys have had STATE on them. True story. xnodx


Bottom line we are not trying to copy Michigan State.

History has nothing to do with it.

Mich St is one of the most well known college bball brands in the nation. They own "State".

http://cdn.bleacherreport.net/images_root/slides/photos/000/223/203/kelvin-torbert-michigan-state-basketball-jersey_over_display_image.jpg?1273705020

[NoDak 4 Ever]

History has nothing to do with it.

Mich St is one of the most well known college bball brands in the nation. They own "State".



I genuinely wish that you had gotten in to one of these big schools you worship so much. You could leave those of us who like our small, "not well known" schools alone. We like the way things are, you just like to piss all over them.

[TheBisonator]

I genuinely wish that you had gotten in to one of these big schools you worship so much. You could leave those of us who like our small, "not well known" schools alone. We like the way things are, you just like to piss all over them.

If I opened up an Argument Office (like in Monty Python) in Mpls's neighborhood, I'd make a killing. He'd be my only client and I could afford a new BMW every year.

[ursus arctos horribilis]

I'm not a fan.

I especially don't like the fact that it just says "State" on the jersey considering that North Dakota State, Indiana State, Illinois State, and Missouri State are all in the conference as well.

it is definitely not an upgrade in my eyes either and have it just "State" is just dumb to me. Just conjures up images of having little imagination in the design to me and being very generic.

http://www.savingadvice.com/images/blog/generic-beer.jpg

[Grizo406]

I think the new Jack Rabbit uniforms look really good!

Well done, SDSU!!xthumbsupx

[JackJD]

No seriously. The 1919 team's jerseys have STATE on them. I have seen the picture in the 1919 yearbook. Over the years there have been times when there was nothing on the jerseys, there was also a time when the school was trying to change its name from South Dakota State College to South Dakota State University that we used SDSC and then SDSU on the jerseys (it was a political thing - our friends at USD didn't want the State to allow it), and for awhile they had Jacks written on them. But the majority of the time since 1919 the jerseys have had STATE on them. True story. xnodx


Bottom line we are not trying to copy Michigan State.

re: the "political thing" comment. When SDSU was called SDSC, there were occasions USD referred to itself as the State University of South Dakota and there are even some references to South Dakota's State University. (If my memory is accurate, the bronze plaque inside the main doors to USD's ID Weeks library -- the one where the year construction was completed, architects, prime contract, governor, board of regents etc are identified -- states State University of South Dakota.) Some USD old timers continue to call SDSU either "State" or "State College". As 89Rabbit noted, it's been State for a long, long time.

I think Michigan State can lay claim to the distinctive font used for "State" on its uniforms and other athletic gear. [However, it's possible to acquire a yellow and blue South Dakota State hat with "State" in a font quite similar to the font I tend to associate with the Spartans. I didn't realize until reading this thread that SDSU changes its uniforms and uses just "State" to simply bug certain NDSU fans. Who woulda guessed... :) ]

http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u148/JackJD/10696392l.jpg