App's New Uniforms

[Apphole]

xlovex

http://image.cdnllnwnl.xosnetwork.com/pics33/640/BU/BUBKEMTTLDODNBQ.20130627224128.jpg

http://www.goasu.com/PhotoAlbum.dbml?ATCLID=208532661&SPSID=104458&SPID=12811&DB_LANG=C&DB_OEM_ID=21500&PALBID=949249

[The Cats]

Just my opinion, but.....


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[Apphole]

Just my opinion

I stopped reading here

[NoDak 4 Ever]

xlovex

http://image.cdnllnwnl.xosnetwork.com/pics33/640/BU/BUBKEMTTLDODNBQ.20130627224128.jpg

http://www.goasu.com/PhotoAlbum.dbml?ATCLID=208532661&SPSID=104458&SPID=12811&DB_LANG=C&DB_OEM_ID=21500&PALBID=949249

BOOM. Isn't the sound of a blocked PAT?

[CID1990]

BOOM. Isn't the sound of a blocked PAT?

No, it's the sound of a blocked punt followed by a run into the end zone.

I like the matte helmets, BTW

[IBleedYellow]

Matte helmets are legit. Too much white I always remember App State's tops as black, but I don't know much.

Galaxy S4

[Apphole]

Matte helmets are legit. Too much white I always remember App State's tops as black, but I don't know much.

Galaxy S4

We've always had an all white jersey for away games (sometimes with black pants though). These look much better.

My only complaint is the block A. I like the black and yellow one as an alternate but it's a shame to permanently change a logo with as much renown as the block A with the white. That is a nationally recognized logo.

[ASUMountaineer]

Just my opinion, but.....


http://www.conservative-view.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/man-holding-nose-225x300.jpg

Shocking...

xrolleyesx

[cmaxwellgsu]

Is this your new permanent uniform? It's sharp, edgy, and current, but I like the ones y'all have had for the past few years a lot. I will admit though that I don't like matte helmets.

[ASUMountaineer]

Is this your new permanent uniform? It's sharp, edgy, and current, but I like the ones y'all have had for the past few years a lot. I will admit though that I don't like matte helmets.

Yes, they are the new unis.

I love the matte helmets--my favorite part of the new digs. Our previous unis were stale and The U ripoffs from 2000. We were in dire need of an update. I like these a lot!

[Herder]

Yes, they are the new unis.

I love the matte helmets--my favorite part of the new digs. Our previous unis were stale and The U ripoffs from 2000. We were in dire need of an update. I like these a lot!

Are you heading to the Sunbelt or the Arena league? I do like the "Bison" on the gloves.

[Apphole]

Are you heading to the Sunbelt or the Arena league?

FBS Football

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http://cdn.nikeblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/West-Virginia-Pro-Combat-Uniform2.jpg

[Smitty]

The matte helmets are good but what the hell happen to the rest?

Just looked at the all white and black, you should have linked those pictures. They are a lot better...

[Apphole]

The matte helmets are good but what the hell happen to the rest?

Just looked at the all white and black, you should have linked those pictures. They are a lot better...

The all black is my favorite. Black is our color. It strikes fear into the hearts of our foes. Any other color on the jersey is taking up valuable space that could otherwise be black. I feel the same way about chocolate ice cream vs moose tracks ect.

[ASUMountaineer]

Are you heading to the Sunbelt or the Arena league? I do like the "Bison" on the gloves.

What? Bison?

[CID1990]

It strikes fear into the hearts of our foes.

We were so afraid we were running away from you all day.

[Hammerhead]

BOOM. Isn't the sound of a blocked PAT?


Boom is the word Jon Stewart uses to make a point.
http://i1263.photobucket.com/albums/ii630/cardipwn/Gifs/JohStewartBOOM.gif

[Apphole]

We were so afraid we were running away from you all day.

You were for the countless losing efforts you took before lest year's fluke as you will be this year.

[PaladinFan]

I'm glad you all could see those photos. Not sure who the ad wizard was that decided to take photos of black uniforms on a black background.

Not sure how the work as football uniforms, but you can certainly sneak up on people at night with them. Boom!

[ASUMountaineer]

I'm glad you all could see those photos. Not sure who the ad wizard was that decided to take photos of black uniforms on a black background.

Not sure how the work as football uniforms, but you can certainly sneak up on people at night with them. Boom!

Our first three games are night games...hmmm....xlolx

[PaladinFan]

You were for the countless losing efforts you took before lest year's fluke as you will be this year.

This is a fluke: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VNiChtd8bBQ

This is getting your butt kicked. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCms3ZG3sao

[Uncle Rico's Clan]

The helmet with Yosef looks sweet.

[SpeedkingATL]

Always hated the traditional App white-on-white, but these look a lot better. Love the black, but would rather see a gold than grey alternate jersey. The helmets are great. Most importantly, I bet the players love them.

[ursus arctos horribilis]

I like the helmets. I'm gonna take mom's advice on the jersey's though.

[CID1990]

You were for the countless losing efforts you took before lest year's fluke as you will be this year.

Hopefully your players will feel the same way you do, because that will be the recipe for a farewell loss at JHS.

[Saint3333]

Worst case we finish with a 67% winning % vs. citadel...

[Apphole]

Hopefully your players will feel the same way you do, because that will be the recipe for a farewell loss at JHS.

They won't. Purely from an emotional point of view (I really don't think you have a sorry team or anything), we're more likely to lose to NC A&T than Cid this year.

[asumike83]

Photo in the OP is the gray alternate with the vintage Yosef logo. Those will be used once or twice and auctioned off.

Primary home:
http://www.goasu.com/pics33/640/JG/JGHCLEFCOFNFXDA.20130628062151.jpg

Primary away:
http://www.goasu.com/pics33/640/KO/KOPRKSETOGVJDGM.20130628062150.jpg

Personally, I love the new threads. Only complaint is that I wish the white Block A stayed on the helmets. Like the matte black a lot.

[ursus arctos horribilis]

Photo in the OP is the gray alternate with the vintage Yosef logo. Those will be used once or twice and auctioned off.

Primary home:
http://www.goasu.com/pics33/640/JG/JGHCLEFCOFNFXDA.20130628062151.jpg

Primary away:
http://www.goasu.com/pics33/640/KO/KOPRKSETOGVJDGM.20130628062150.jpg

Personally, I love the new threads. Only complaint is that I wish the white Block A stayed on the helmets. Like the matte black a lot.
Those two look pretty good man.

[PaladinFan]

I can't really tell, is "Mountaineers" still written in that weird Comic Sans-type font?

[Mountaineer]

I can't really tell, is "Mountaineers" still written in that weird Comic Sans-type font?

The script Mountaineers was, I believe, written by Jerry Moore himself. And it's not Comic Sans.

http://i.imgur.com/lXjDT.gif

This is Comic Sans:

http://i.imgur.com/c3Wm3KW.png

[PaladinFan]

The script Mountaineers was, I believe, written by Jerry Moore himself. And it's not Comic Sans.

http://i.imgur.com/lXjDT.gif

This is Comic Sans:

http://i.imgur.com/c3Wm3KW.png

Mountaineers

I realize it isn't comic sans. I don't have "Jerry Moore's handwriting" in my list of fonts.

[CID1990]

They won't. Purely from an emotional point of view (I really don't think you have a sorry team or anything), we're more likely to lose to NC A&T than Cid this year.

I LOLed


Sent from the center of the universe.

[Mountaineer]

Mountaineers

I realize it isn't comic sans. I don't have "Jerry Moore's handwriting" in my list of fonts.

Yeah, those two look nothing alike. xlolx You did mention the "weird Comic Sans-type font", which is how I guess how you're referring to Jerry's handwriting? Nice try at another dig, FailadinFan. xblehx

[Apphole]

I LOLed


Sent from the center of the universe.

Well after you're done LOLing, perhaps you can sack up and take my avatar bet on the vegas spread of the game.

[bjtheflamesfan]

This is a fluke: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VNiChtd8bBQ

This is getting your butt kicked. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCms3ZG3sao

By the basic definition, last year actually would be classified as more of an aberration than a fluke. Accodring to the App State media guide, they led the series 29-11 and until last year had won 17 of the last 18 matchups

[Apphole]

By the basic definition, last year actually would be classified as more of an aberration than a fluke. Accodring to the App State media guide, they led the series 29-11 and until last year had won 17 of the last 18 matchups

Exactly

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[Mattymc727]

I really like the new uniforms, very slick looking! UNH just got matte helmets too, so I hope new slick looking uni's are around the corner too.

[CID1990]

Well after you're done LOLing, perhaps you can sack up and take my avatar bet on the vegas spread of the game.

Still backpedaling on your 40 point spread?

[AppMan]

I'm OK with 'em except for that abomination of the Block A on the shoulder and that horrible yellar thing on the helmets. Never was a fan of the candy cane stripe across the old jersey. Would prefer gloss black to the satin, but hey I'm an old fart and for some stupid reason I like tradition. Would like to see some gold - again not yellar - pants.

[Mntneer]

Love the matte helmets, and like the rest pretty well too. But like many others, I don't care for the black block A logo. Might be nice for a special uniform, but agree that changing it permanently sucks.

[ASUG8]

I love the whites, like the alternate, and am lukewarm on the home unis (too plain). I like the matte a lot, but not so much a fan (like many here) of the yellow block A.

[md64179]

I love the new uni's. It was time for a little change to usher in the new era of APP Football.

[eaglewraith]

How much money do ya'll get from Nike every year for your uniform deal?

[Saint3333]

Not sure but for 2012 we were #80 for unversities that sale lincensed Nike gear. Really hoping to break into the top 75, which they consider their first tier.

This is one of the reasons we are able to do an alternate jerseys each year.

[Accelerati Incredibilus]

Yeah, those two look nothing alike. xlolx You did mention the "weird Comic Sans-type font", which is how I guess how you're referring to Jerry's handwriting? Nice try at another dig, FailadinFan. xblehx

Have to admit the script Mountaineers is a tad odd looking. I didn't take PaladinFan's comments as a dig.

[Accelerati Incredibilus]

How much money do ya'll get from Nike every year for your uniform deal?

Not very much. I believe it is comes back to the school in more of a kick back on sales of Nike merchandise. It wasn't enough to keep the baseball team from going with another company that gave us a much better deal.

[EKU-n-GSU]

Less is more, as with our uni's. A lot of FCS program uni's are garish, as if the extra flourishes will make the team better. As for some of the more recent FBS uni changes, if you've got the money, then go for it (Oregon).

[Big Dawg]

I love the uniforms...they aren't too flashy and are pretty simple...very clean design. I didn't like the current black uniforms that App State wore because they were exactly identical to a uniform that FAMU, Miami, and Norfolk State wore back in the early 2000's( I didn't like them on us either lol).

But nice change ASU...very well done

[Southern Bison]

New unis look pretty good...looking forward to seeing them in person this fall.

[Willie]

I like 'em.

[eaglewraith]

Not very much. I believe it is comes back to the school in more of a kick back on sales of Nike merchandise. It wasn't enough to keep the baseball team from going with another company that gave us a much better deal.

That's interesting. Nike wasn't paying us anything either. We just switched to Adidas because they offered to actually pay us to use their gear.

[sdgriz24]

Cant wait to see them vs. our new ones this year! Gonna be a great season

[Mountaineer]

Nice little 36 second clip of the helmets and uniforms.


http://vimeo.com/69330627

[Accelerati Incredibilus]

Less is more, as with our uni's. A lot of FCS program uni's are garish, as if the extra flourishes will make the team better. As for some of the more recent FBS uni changes, if you've got the money, then go for it (Oregon).

I really like GSU's uniforms. They say a lot about the mindset of a team. Some may say they are plain and dull, but from a image standpoint they tell people the Eagles are all business and a blue collar, hardworking group. All the flashy stuff is like the smallest kid in the neighborhood jumping up and down screaming "pick me - pick me" for a neighborhood backyard game. Other than the occasional throwback or special occasion, delivering a message of strength is why traditional powers like Alabama, LSU, Oklahoma, Penn State, Nebraska, Michigan and Notre Dame stick to simple uniforms. Plus, when you turn on the TV nobody has to tell you who is on.

[Grizo406]

Nice work, ASU!xthumbsupx

[GOODY26]

Maybe I getting old, these unis that college teams are sporting today just don't do anything for me:(

[cannonballgsu]

For the most part - I like them. I really like matte helmets in general.

I do, however, think they have way too many logos on them.

[ASUMountaineer]

I'm OK with 'em except for that abomination of the Block A on the shoulder and that horrible yellar thing on the helmets. Never was a fan of the candy cane stripe across the old jersey. Would prefer gloss black to the satin, but hey I'm an old fart and for some stupid reason I like tradition. Would like to see some gold - again not yellar - pants.

You don't like the old Yosef? Isn't that tradition?

The white block A started in 1989, is that when our tradition started? If not, then yellar is more of a tradition than the white block A.

Please don't take this as being combative, I'm just surprised at how many App fans don't like the new digs. I am just happy that we've FINALLY moved past the circa 2000 Miami unis.

[ASUMountaineer]

Love the matte helmets, and like the rest pretty well too. But like many others, I don't care for the black block A logo. Might be nice for a special uniform, but agree that changing it permanently sucks.

Are they changing it permanently? Are they taking the white block A's off the sides of the Athletics Complex and replacing it with black block A's?

[ASUMountaineer]

I really like GSU's uniforms. They say a lot about the mindset of a team. Some may say they are plain and dull, but from a image standpoint they tell people the Eagles are all business and a blue collar, hardworking group. All the flashy stuff is like the smallest kid in the neighborhood jumping up and down screaming "pick me - pick me" for a neighborhood backyard game. Other than the occasional throwback or special occasion, delivering a message of strength is why traditional powers like Alabama, LSU, Oklahoma, Penn State, Nebraska, Michigan and Notre Dame stick to simple uniforms. Plus, when you turn on the TV nobody has to tell you who is on.

Their throw backs and alternates scream the opposite (though I like them). Of course, they aren't every-game jerseys, but ya know...

[AppMan]

You don't like the old Yosef? Isn't that tradition?

The white block A started in 1989, is that when our tradition started? If not, then yellar is more of a tradition than the white block A.

Please don't take this as being combative, I'm just surprised at how many App fans don't like the new digs. I am just happy that we've FINALLY moved past the circa 2000 Miami unis.

I know you aren't being combative.

I attended App in the mid 70's and to me that Yosef is our authentic mascot. I also think we should still be using a real person dressed up as a Mountaineer and not some goofy costume character. Also hoping to see the day the old shade of gold is brought back. The "athletic" gold of today started in 1982. Our uniform provider at that time, Cooks Sporting Goods in North Wilkesboro, only did business with certain manufacturers and they discontinued "Old Gold" (as it was called back then). Several other uniform makers did, but Cooks made a sizable contribution in the form of a kickback from sales to the Yosef Club and evidently that was more important than keeping alive a tradition that had been in place since the 1920's. Originally PMS 109 was used for the new gold but that somehow changed to the considerably lighter and more yellow PMS 115 over the years. There is a link to the Pantone chart below.

I take a great deal of pride in being the guy who is responsible for bringing back what the school likes to call "vintage" Yosef. In 2005 I started selling "vintage" Yosef car magnets at my parking spot in the Stadium Lot. I was amazed how many people, many of them students and younger alumni, wanted one. I sold over 200 the first year and as word began to spread double that for several years after. I got my old room mate who runs Mountaineer Mania and Jodie at Sports Fanatic to sell some as well. I even looked into trademarking it since the school had not used it in so long, but my attorney said the school had first right of refusal since it had been their primary mark in the past. The school didn't care until AppFan.com started selling merchandise with the old guy on it and taking $ out of their pocket. The school has never said a word to me about selling them. I stopped in 2011 when the school brought him back. Mission accomplished. I've always liked the Block A as a secondary logo, but never like it replacing Yosef on the helmet. Didn't care much for Mack Brown's flying Yosef that Sparky continued to use. I understand the younger folks not knowing much about the old guy & colors because our school does a horrible job of teaching the history & tradition of our program.

Never was a fan of the Miami stripe uniform either and happy to see a change. Except for the A I have no issues with the new digs. I actually don't like the solid black and white A's used on the pants. IMO, 2 or 3 different versions of the same logo shouldn't be used. On the solid black unis the A on the shoulder is outlined in white nut the A on the helmet is all yellow. On the all white unis the solid black A doesn't match the A on the helmet or pants. I actually like the gray with the Yosef on the helmet and shoulder. Personally would prefer Yosef in place of the A's on all the jerseys. The matte finish helmets are not my favorite, but I can live with 'em. They will go out of style in a few years just like the plain black evolved into black with gold flecks in it we've worn the last 7-8 years. This old man hopes to see the next phase is a return to real gold.

Sorry for rambling, but you asked!

http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=pms+115U+color&go=&qs=n&form=QBIR&pq=pms+115u+color&sc=1-14&sp=-1&sk=#view=detail&id=A8D08490C2939E8886DE73117358BB84A3749CAE&selectedIndex=1

[AppMan]

Are they changing it permanently? Are they taking the white block A's off the sides of the Athletics Complex and replacing it with black block A's?

That won't change. This new outlined version of the A was introduced by the new baseball coach and is just a phase we're going through. I can't see it replacing the traditional Block A, designed by Jerry Moore, simply because we've got too much money tied up in those things.

[ASUMountaineer]

I know you aren't being combative.

I attended App in the mid 70's and to me that Yosef is our authentic mascot. I also think we should still be using a real person dressed up as a Mountaineer and not some goofy costume character. Also hoping to see the day the old shade of gold is brought back. The "athletic" gold of today started in 1982. Our uniform provider at that time, Cooks Sporting Goods in North Wilkesboro, only did business with certain manufacturers and they discontinued "Old Gold" (as it was called back then). Several other uniform makers did, but Cooks made a sizable contribution in the form of a kickback from sales to the Yosef Club and evidently that was more important than keeping alive a tradition that had been in place since the 1920's. Originally PMS 109 was used for the new gold but that somehow changed to the considerably lighter and more yellow PMS 115 over the years. There is a link to the Pantone chart below.

I take a great deal of pride in being the guy who is responsible for bringing back what the school likes to call "vintage" Yosef. In 2005 I started selling "vintage" Yosef car magnets at my parking spot in the Stadium Lot. I was amazed how many people, many of them students and younger alumni, wanted one. I sold over 200 the first year and as word began to spread double that for several years after. I got my old room mate who runs Mountaineer Mania and Jodie at Sports Fanatic to sell some as well. I even looked into trademarking it since the school had not used it in so long, but my attorney said the school had first right of refusal since it had been their primary mark in the past. The school didn't care until AppFan.com started selling merchandise with the old guy on it and taking $ out of their pocket. The school has never said a word to me about selling them. I stopped in 2011 when the school brought him back. Mission accomplished. I've always liked the Block A as a secondary logo, but never like it replacing Yosef on the helmet. Didn't care much for Mack Brown's flying Yosef that Sparky continued to use. I understand the younger folks not knowing much about the old guy & colors because our school does a horrible job of teaching the history & tradition of our program.

Never was a fan of the Miami stripe uniform either and happy to see a change. Except for the A I have no issues with the new digs. I actually don't like the solid black and white A's used on the pants. IMO, 2 or 3 different versions of the same logo shouldn't be used. On the solid black unis the A on the shoulder is outlined in white nut the A on the helmet is all yellow. On the all white unis the solid black A doesn't match the A on the helmet or pants. I actually like the gray with the Yosef on the helmet and shoulder. Personally would prefer Yosef in place of the A's on all the jerseys. The matte finish helmets are not my favorite, but I can live with 'em. They will go out of style in a few years just like the plain black evolved into black with gold flecks in it we've worn the last 7-8 years. This old man hopes to see the next phase is a return to real gold.

Sorry for rambling, but you asked!

http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=pms+115U+color&go=&qs=n&form=QBIR&pq=pms+115u+color&sc=1-14&sp=-1&sk=#view=detail&id=A8D08490C2939E8886DE73117358BB84A3749CAE&selectedIndex=1

I give you a big credit for what you've done for the vintage, old school, or balding (I prefer folliclely-challenged) Yosef. I have bought your magnets, and you even were nice enough to drop some off at my house a couple of years back. I love the old Yosef and believe that it and the block A should be our only logos forever and ever. I get why people don't like the black block A, but I don't think us using it is balking at tradition.

I actually like the yellow and the old gold and am fine with either color. The only change I would make to the uniforms would be adding some yellow to the pants in the form of a stripe. If the outcry was large enough for the white block A, I'd do that too, but I like the black as well.

[ASUMountaineer]

That won't change. This new outlined version of the A was introduced by the new baseball coach and is just a phase we're going through. I can't see it replacing the traditional Block A, designed by Jerry Moore, simply because we've got too much money tied up in those things.

Agreed. I think this is more for the players and driving interest. I love the new unis, just wish we had some yellar pants!

[BluBengal07]

http://image.cdnllnwnl.xosnetwork.com/pics33/640/BU/BUBKEMTTLDODNBQ.20130627224128.jpg

http://www.goasu.com/PhotoAlbum.dbml?ATCLID=208532661&SPSID=104458&SPID=12811&DB_LANG=C&DB_OEM_ID=21500&PALBID=949249

not feeling the jersey so far. must be a better pic out there somewhere. the helmet is fire(wondering about what's the main logo) and the gloves are fire. what is the BOOM referring to though?

[ASUMountaineer]

not feeling the jersey so far. must be a better pic out there somewhere. the helmet is fire(wondering about what's the main logo) and the gloves are fire. what is the BOOM referring to though?

Check out the link below the picture....................

[BluBengal07]

Check out the link below the picture....................

the link is blocked here at work. xrulesx

[ASUMountaineer]

the link is blocked here at work. xrulesx

Sucks for you! xlolx

Keep in mind, the grey jersey in the post you quoted is our alternate jersey that would be worn, at most, twice this season. Our home unis are all black, and the road unis are all white--but, the pants can be switched up to create a white/black road uni and black/white home uni.

The main logo for the helmet is a black block A with "Mountaineers" in white script (reversed from our usual logo). The alternate helmet's logo is a yellow Yosef head...a throwback version of our mascot logo.

[ASUMountaineer]

the link is blocked here at work. xrulesx

Here are some pics:

http://instagram.com/p/bFMYiRlWgP/

http://instagram.com/p/bFCl71iA1c/

https://twitter.com/appstequipment/status/350377600432107520/photo/1

https://twitter.com/CoachC_Foster/status/350377155714224129/photo/1

https://twitter.com/CoachC_Foster/status/350377289608986626/photo/1

https://twitter.com/appstequipment/status/350374775840989184/photo/1

[BluBengal07]

Sucks for you! xlolx

Keep in mind, the grey jersey in the post you quoted is our alternate jersey that would be worn, at most, twice this season. Our home unis are all black, and the road unis are all white--but, the pants can be switched up to create a white/black road uni and black/white home uni.

The main logo for the helmet is a black block A with "Mountaineers" in white script (reversed from our usual logo). The alternate helmet's logo is a yellow Yosef head...a throwback version of our mascot logo.

it's coo. at least i can get on there.
thanks for the detail on the uni's, they sound better now. i'll check the link out when i get off. (still curious on the BOOM gloves)


p.s.
those pics that you just posted didn't come through. thanks though.

[ASUMountaineer]

it's coo. at least i can get on there.
thanks for the detail on the uni's, they sound better now. i'll check the link out when i get off. (still curious on the BOOM gloves)


p.s.
those pics that you just posted didn't come through. thanks though.

I just went back and posted the direct links...not sure why it didn't work posting them as images.

I'm not sure about the "boom." To my knowledge it has nothing to do specifically with App State. My assumption is it is a basic Nike template for their gloves.

[Apphole]

the link is blocked here at work. xrulesx

DAMN! Is your office in North Korea?

[bisonnation]

Wow looks sharp!

[AppMan]

I give you a big credit for what you've done for the vintage, old school, or balding (I prefer folliclely-challenged) Yosef. I have bought your magnets, and you even were nice enough to drop some off at my house a couple of years back. I love the old Yosef and believe that it and the block A should be our only logos forever and ever. I get why people don't like the black block A, but I don't think us using it is balking at tradition.

I actually like the yellow and the old gold and am fine with either color. The only change I would make to the uniforms would be adding some yellow to the pants in the form of a stripe. If the outcry was large enough for the white block A, I'd do that too, but I like the black as well.

Do you live off 77 near Huntersville?

[AppMan]

Good to see the alternate jerseys are the only ones with Always Attack on them. It's a neat slogan, but not on every jersey.

[SpeedkingATL]

I know you aren't being combative.

I attended App in the mid 70's and to me that Yosef is our authentic mascot. I also think we should still be using a real person dressed up as a Mountaineer and not some goofy costume character. Also hoping to see the day the old shade of gold is brought back. The "athletic" gold of today started in 1982. Our uniform provider at that time, Cooks Sporting Goods in North Wilkesboro, only did business with certain manufacturers and they discontinued "Old Gold" (as it was called back then). Several other uniform makers did, but Cooks made a sizable contribution in the form of a kickback from sales to the Yosef Club and evidently that was more important than keeping alive a tradition that had been in place since the 1920's. Originally PMS 109 was used for the new gold but that somehow changed to the considerably lighter and more yellow PMS 115 over the years. There is a link to the Pantone chart below.

I take a great deal of pride in being the guy who is responsible for bringing back what the school likes to call "vintage" Yosef. In 2005 I started selling "vintage" Yosef car magnets at my parking spot in the Stadium Lot. I was amazed how many people, many of them students and younger alumni, wanted one. I sold over 200 the first year and as word began to spread double that for several years after. I got my old room mate who runs Mountaineer Mania and Jodie at Sports Fanatic to sell some as well. I even looked into trademarking it since the school had not used it in so long, but my attorney said the school had first right of refusal since it had been their primary mark in the past. The school didn't care until AppFan.com started selling merchandise with the old guy on it and taking $ out of their pocket. The school has never said a word to me about selling them. I stopped in 2011 when the school brought him back. Mission accomplished. I've always liked the Block A as a secondary logo, but never like it replacing Yosef on the helmet. Didn't care much for Mack Brown's flying Yosef that Sparky continued to use. I understand the younger folks not knowing much about the old guy & colors because our school does a horrible job of teaching the history & tradition of our program.

Never was a fan of the Miami stripe uniform either and happy to see a change. Except for the A I have no issues with the new digs. I actually don't like the solid black and white A's used on the pants. IMO, 2 or 3 different versions of the same logo shouldn't be used. On the solid black unis the A on the shoulder is outlined in white nut the A on the helmet is all yellow. On the all white unis the solid black A doesn't match the A on the helmet or pants. I actually like the gray with the Yosef on the helmet and shoulder. Personally would prefer Yosef in place of the A's on all the jerseys. The matte finish helmets are not my favorite, but I can live with 'em. They will go out of style in a few years just like the plain black evolved into black with gold flecks in it we've worn the last 7-8 years. This old man hopes to see the next phase is a return to real gold.

Sorry for rambling, but you asked!

http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=pms+115U+color&go=&qs=n&form=QBIR&pq=pms+115u+color&sc=1-14&sp=-1&sk=#view=detail&id=A8D08490C2939E8886DE73117358BB84A3749CAE&selectedIndex=1

I too graduated in the mid 70's and I agree with your entire post, especially about bringing back a real Yosef and put the cartoon one in the stands to entertain the kids.

[Apphole]

I too graduated in the mid 70's and I agree with your entire post, especially about bringing back a real Yosef and put the cartoon one in the stands to entertain the kids.

I hear where you two are coming from, but a live-action Yosef would just seem like a complete WVU knockoff to me.

[ThompsonThe]

Agree, put cartoon figures in the stands to entertain the kids. We need a real live Yosef on the line of West Virginia Mountaineer that is a real person.http://i1096.photobucket.com/albums/g321/CRE48/Banners-%20Conference%20Maps-%20School%20Emblems/127_zpsebde0b0a.jpg (http://s1096.photobucket.com/user/CRE48/media/Banners-%20Conference%20Maps-%20School%20Emblems/127_zpsebde0b0a.jpg.html)

[BluBengal07]

Agree, put cartoon figures in the stands to entertain the kids. We need a real live Yosef on the line of West Virginia Mountaineer that is a real person.

that would be a plus. getting a guy like your sig ThompsonThe would put the WestV to shame. lol

[PaladinFan]

would a live action Yosef defeat a live action Sir Paladin? I can see Yosef having success from distance, with the musket and all, but Sir Paladin's armor is pretty sturdy. Close range, I think Sir Paladin takes it easily. Musket and coon skin caps are great, but not so useful against a broad sword.

[AppMan]

I hear where you two are coming from, but a live-action Yosef would just seem like a complete WVU knockoff to me.

Knock off? App used a real person from the late 20's until 1982. Boone resident Charlie Fox was the last "real" Yosef and resumed his role in 1999 when alumni and students vehemently disapproved after Borkoski's kid friendly Shoney's Big Boy version of Yosef was unveiled at Auburn. This is what happens when academic types get involved with athletics.

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[AppMan]

would a live action Yosef defeat a live action Sir Paladin? I can see Yosef having success from distance, with the musket and all, but Sir Paladin's armor is pretty sturdy. Close range, I think Sir Paladin takes it easily. Musket and coon skin caps are great, but not so useful against a broad sword.

You do realize they make armor piercing rounds!

[ExpandSpanos]

Good looking uniforms.

I especially like the Iconic Yosef Uniform and helmet..

http://www.goasu.com/pics33/640/BH/BHLLLVHMPGKJZPS.20130628062150.jpg

It gets people interested in the program more- and is a cool Mascot logo. Very iconic.

[PaladinFan]

You do realize they make armor piercing rounds!

Not for a frontier musket, I wager.

[Skjellyfetti]

Kentucky Longrifle would penetrate the Paladin's armor.

Source: Deadliest Warrior episode showing a blunderbuss penetrating a knight's armor. Kentucky longrifle would have more penetrating power than a blunderbuss.

Edge: Yosef

[ASUMountaineer]

Do you live off 77 near Huntersville?

Sure do!

[ASUMountaineer]

I too graduated in the mid 70's and I agree with your entire post, especially about bringing back a real Yosef and put the cartoon one in the stands to entertain the kids.

I graduated in 2003 and I agree with this wholeheartedly.

[ASUMountaineer]

Knock off? App used a real person from the late 20's until 1982. Boone resident Charlie Fox was the last "real" Yosef and resumed his role in 1999 when alumni and students vehemently disapproved after Borkoski's kid friendly Shoney's Big Boy version of Yosef was unveiled at Auburn. This is what happens when academic types get involved with athletics.

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xsmhx I remember that FAIL.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Interesting look...

[AppMan]

Sure do!

I remember you!

[AppMan]

xsmhx I remember that FAIL.

Felt sorry for the kid in the costume. Not only was it about 100 degrees that day, App fans were so disgusted with it they booed him off the field. I can only imagine what the Auburn folks must have thought.

[SpeedkingATL]

The Shoneys Yosef should never be shown again. Maybe gave Michelin a great idea............

[eaglewraith]

would a live action Yosef defeat a live action Sir Paladin? I can see Yosef having success from distance, with the musket and all, but Sir Paladin's armor is pretty sturdy. Close range, I think Sir Paladin takes it easily. Musket and coon skin caps are great, but not so useful against a broad sword.

Close range Sir Paladin would still lose cause he'll fall off his horse and be defenseless on the ground.

It's happened before :D

[Apphole]

Not for a frontier musket, I wager.

I would wager his weapon is a Kentucky long rifle and not a smooth-bore musket. The Christian Knight has no chance.

*edit. Just read the rest of the thread and Jelly beat me to it.

[ASUMountaineer]

Felt sorry for the kid in the costume. Not only was it about 100 degrees that day, App fans were so disgusted with it they booed him off the field. I can only imagine what the Auburn folks must have thought.

xlolx no doubt!

[CID1990]

The Paladin would also be dismounted after we "dealt with" his horse.


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