View Full Version : Montana wearing throwback Unis to honor Dave Dickenson
BadlandsGrizFan
September 20th, 2018, 03:07 PM
What do you all think????
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Silenoz
September 20th, 2018, 03:17 PM
People love them or hate them. I dig it.
I keep picturing Jamaal Jones wearing those, so we must have done it recently. I just can't remember when.
BadlandsGrizFan
September 20th, 2018, 03:20 PM
I love em!
grizband
September 20th, 2018, 03:33 PM
People love them or hate them. I dig it.
I keep picturing Jamaal Jones wearing those, so we must have done it recently. I just can't remember when.
Montana brought them back against Montana State in 2008, for the first time since the 1995 championship team (worst kept secret). I believe they were brought back in 2013, or 2015, which would have coincided with Jamaal's playing career.
ASU33
September 20th, 2018, 03:35 PM
Nice!
Laker
September 20th, 2018, 03:38 PM
My sister brought back a Montana Grizzlies shirt after a college graduation trip out to the West Coast in 1972. It was gold with "copper" lettering. Decades later I had an argument with a guy who said that their colors were maroon and silver. I asked him when they changed it and he said in the mid 90s. I had to look it up.
The Yo Show
September 20th, 2018, 03:47 PM
I think these are pretty cool UNIs not gonna lie. xthumbsupx
grizband
September 20th, 2018, 03:50 PM
My sister brought back a Montana Grizzlies shirt after a college graduation trip out to the West Coast in 1972. It was gold with "copper" lettering. Decades later I had an argument with a guy who said that their colors were maroon and silver. I asked him when they changed it and he said in the mid 90s. I had to look it up.
My understanding, Montana's colors were originally Maroon and Silver, then were switched in the 60s, based on a connection someone in athletics had with Texas.
Laker
September 20th, 2018, 03:52 PM
My understanding, Montana's colors were originally Maroon and Silver, then were switched in the 60s, based on a connection someone in athletics had with Texas.
Yes, I found some info under "Uniforms" that gave some good information.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Montana_Grizzlies_football
katss07
September 20th, 2018, 04:56 PM
I prefer the maroon and silver just because that is what I associate Montana football with. I wasn’t alive to see them in copper. I prefer the newer colors.
Lion1983
September 20th, 2018, 05:04 PM
I like both, but I think these are the best. Not a Montana alum or anything, but I would vote for these all the time
BadlandsGrizFan
September 20th, 2018, 05:13 PM
My understanding is that yes, Montana had a Texas connection, but at one point were told that Texas will not allow the Burnt orange to be used by any other schools, and also Montana was looking for colors that would be much easier to market, therefor you get the maroon and silver, which btw probably a good move as the maroon Griz script is one of the most easily identifiable if not the most popular logo in the FCS world.
I like the old school colors tho just because theyre so ugly that theyre awesome lol
cx500d
September 20th, 2018, 06:45 PM
What do you all think????
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awesome....best griz Uni ever! Needs a bigger “Montana”. Dave Dickenson where are you?
ST_Lawson
September 20th, 2018, 06:53 PM
Doesn't really do anything for me, but I don't think I'm the target audience on this one.
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Derby City Duke
September 20th, 2018, 10:11 PM
Can't tell if the pants are white or some shade of grey/pewter. White pants would provide better contrast. Wouldn't want them to be more than a throwback/occasional use uni, but like ST_Lawson says, I'm not in the target demographic for this one.
ursus arctos horribilis
September 21st, 2018, 02:14 AM
Can't tell if the pants are white or some shade of grey/pewter. White pants would provide better contrast. Wouldn't want them to be more than a throwback/occasional use uni, but like ST_Lawson says, I'm not in the target demographic for this one.
Nope, it's for us and not even all of "us" really. When the Griz came out in 2008 with those on the energy in the stadium was unbelievable, electric, and still talked about almost every time any Griz fan gets into any discussion about the past. The entrance that day matched the intensity of any big playoff game.
Doesn't show the entrance unfortunately but here is the game highlights...which I love.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O21nI-uvU60
Grizo to this day has been trying to buy an old school helmet but in spite of high dollar offers has yet to come up with one. At first some people were bitching the money spent on the throwback but they sold out so fast it created a bit of a dilemma for the Athletic Dept. On top of that I think they were provided by Nike anyway.
https://helenair.com/news/state-and-regional/griz-players-getting-first-crack-at-buying-throwback-jerseys/article_79890b6a-6a1b-56e6-af72-1b0b9d842793.html
MTfan4life
September 21st, 2018, 03:35 AM
Nope, it's for us and not even all of "us" really. When the Griz came out in 2008 with those on the energy in the stadium was unbelievable, electric, and still talked about almost every time any Griz fan gets into any discussion about the past. The entrance that day matched the intensity of any big playoff game.
Doesn't show the entrance unfortunately but here is the game highlights...which I love.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O21nI-uvU60
Grizo to this day has been trying to buy an old school helmet but in spite of high dollar offers has yet to come up with one. At first some people were bitching the money spent on the throwback but they sold out so fast it created a bit of a dilemma for the Athletic Dept. On top of that I think they were provided by Nike anyway.
https://helenair.com/news/state-and-regional/griz-players-getting-first-crack-at-buying-throwback-jerseys/article_79890b6a-6a1b-56e6-af72-1b0b9d842793.html
This. I was in the student section for that one and we lost our ***** when they came out of the tunnel like that! We were anywhere from 5-9 years old the last time the Griz wore those colors and it was still just as electric for us as well. If I remember correctly they warmed up in the regular maroon uniforms, right? And then came out of the tunnel donning the old colors as a total surprise, but such an ovation, which is impressive considering the fans were already stoked for the rivalry game. It's definitely one of my most sustaining memories from going to Griz games. It helps that the following result was pretty fun to see, too.
mvemjsunpx
September 21st, 2018, 03:59 AM
These are basically the same as the ones they wore for the 1995 20th. anniversary game against NAU (in 2015). I think the only difference this time is that the helmets are silver instead of white.
The Griz haven't worn the actual throwbacks since the '08 Bobcat game shown above, and they haven't worn the White & Copper road unis from that era since the 1995 championship game.
Derby City Duke
September 21st, 2018, 09:13 AM
Nope, it's for us and not even all of "us" really. When the Griz came out in 2008 with those on the energy in the stadium was unbelievable, electric, and still talked about almost every time any Griz fan gets into any discussion about the past. The entrance that day matched the intensity of any big playoff game.
Doesn't show the entrance unfortunately but here is the game highlights...which I love.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O21nI-uvU60
Grizo to this day has been trying to buy an old school helmet but in spite of high dollar offers has yet to come up with one. At first some people were bitching the money spent on the throwback but they sold out so fast it created a bit of a dilemma for the Athletic Dept. On top of that I think they were provided by Nike anyway.
https://helenair.com/news/state-and-regional/griz-players-getting-first-crack-at-buying-throwback-jerseys/article_79890b6a-6a1b-56e6-af72-1b0b9d842793.html
Nice game; hope you guys sent a big thank you card to the MSU QB for the gift wrapped turnovers that day. Missed two handoffs and I'm not sure I didn't see him say 'Here ya go big fella' on the INT. Easy to see how jacked up the Griz were that day.
BadlandsGrizFan
September 21st, 2018, 10:36 AM
Hey until you beat us why dont you just shut the hell u.......oh...oh wait....nevermind
Doesn't really do anything for me, but I don't think I'm the target audience on this one.
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MR. CHICKEN
September 21st, 2018, 10:50 AM
.......COPPER/SILVER/GOLD........REMINDS ONE.....UH DUH..............49-48.................xhypedx........................ ......AWK!
ST_Lawson
September 21st, 2018, 10:51 AM
Hey until you beat us why dont you just shut the hell u.......oh...oh wait....nevermind
Hehe, don't worry, you'll get another chance in a few years back up in MT.
As for the uniforms, you longtime Griz fans have historical/emotional reasons for liking that color scheme, and that's great. It doesn't really do anything for me because I don't have that connection and they're just colors to me.
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McCowboys
September 23rd, 2018, 07:09 PM
What do you all think????
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I love it! This is the color of the uniforms the Griz were wearing when I first "discovered" Montana many years ago. This copper color is pretty unique. I do not know why the switch to maroon which is a fairly common color.
veinup
September 24th, 2018, 10:40 AM
the copper is always a good look imo. i wouldn't even mind if we brought it back permanently.
Winterborn
September 24th, 2018, 10:58 AM
I like the helmets. The color of the letting contrast nicely with the silver.
MR. CHICKEN
September 24th, 2018, 11:28 AM
I like the helmets. The color of the letting contrast nicely with the silver.
....OWN-LAH NEED........MATCHIN' SILVER SLIPPERS.......AN'.....COPPER/GOLD....VARIEGATED LACES..........DEN....PLAY SOME GAMES IN....SOUFF BEACH......xlovex....AWK!
Silenoz
September 24th, 2018, 01:05 PM
Couldn't watch the game, but they look sharp. I'd be down with us rocking this more often
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cx500d
September 24th, 2018, 07:59 PM
Couldn't watch the game, but they look sharp. I'd be down with us rocking this more often
https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/helenair.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/d/6c/d6c53e2e-072c-52c5-a91d-2c986d4297cb/5ba6c4370e31d.preview.jpg?crop=1754%2C987%2C0%2C97&resize=1120%2C630&order=crop%2Cresize
I liked these better; there's no doubt where this team is from...You need a magnifying glass to read what's written on the front of the above jersey. Its a good way to start weaning off the loser maroon though.
http://static-40.sinclairstoryline.com/resources/media/8a415c4e-bb31-48ed-989e-cc1a2658e454-large16x9_Still0108_00001.jpg?1515459756155
Schism55
September 24th, 2018, 08:22 PM
I dig 'em.
Agree with cx that the older incarnation is a lil better. The yellow helmets with a matte finish could be awesome xthumbsupx
kalm
September 24th, 2018, 10:03 PM
Badass in any iteration. The silver is a nice touch though. Isn’t there some connection to mining as well? I think there might be for Idaho too.
cx500d
September 24th, 2018, 10:40 PM
Badass in any iteration. The silver is a nice touch though. Isn’t there some connection to mining as well? I think there might be for Idaho too.
copper, gold? ya think
veinup
September 24th, 2018, 10:52 PM
oro y plata
MTGrizzFan
September 29th, 2018, 03:42 PM
Very cool look
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