SI's College Football Worst Uniforms

[chantster]

Featuring two FCS Teams in Top Ten.

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/multimedia/photo_gallery/0706/campus.ugly.uniforms/content.8.html

[CopperCat]

URI I can understand (the helmets are goofy), but I want to know why Deleware made the list. Is it because they have the same helmet as Michigan?xeyebrowx

[NDSUFREAK]

URI I can understand (the helmets are goofy), but I want to know why Deleware made the list. Is it because they have the same helmet as Michigan?xeyebrowx

i would just say overall jersey.

[UNHWildCats]

both CAA teams

[Cobblestone]

Freakin' beautiful! The only publicity we get from SI is for 'bad' uniforms?
I'm sorry but I don't think they look all that bad.

[CopperCat]

i would just say overall jersey.

It is a little bland (circa 1976).

[NDSUFREAK]

http://i.cnn.net/si/multimedia/photo_gallery/0706/campus.ugly.uniforms/images/016133764.jpg

http://info.detnews.com/dn/pix/2005/10/07/sports/s007-hart-1005n_10-07-2005_G68VFM3.jpg

shade of blue

[MplsBison]

Seems like Delaware never matches the blue on the helmet with the blue on the jersey.

[Mountain Panther]

What the heck are wrong with these???

http://i.cnn.net/si/multimedia/photo_gallery/0706/campus.ugly.uniforms/images/Falco_02.jpg
http://i.cnn.net/si/multimedia/photo_gallery/0706/campus.ugly.uniforms/images/Notre_02.jpg

[danefan]

How can you not like the green ND uniform? Its great and nostalgic. These people are crazy.

Why so many pictures of kickers. All uniforms look bad on kickers.....for pete's sake.....they're kickers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[slycat]

looks like SI is bored during the offseason too.

[Mountain Panther]

And I'm pretty sure Wyoming does not even wear those yellow pants anymore...

http://graphics.fansonly.com/schools/wyo/graphics/wyo-06-top-photo-m-footbl.jpg
http://i.cnn.net/si/multimedia/photo_gallery/0706/campus.ugly.uniforms/images/War_M_04.jpg

[ButlerGSU]

I don't see anything wrong with Utah's either, I do think Oregon has some gross uniforms though.

[Go Bison]

[QUOTE=danefan;555148]How can you not like the green ND uniform? Its great and nostalgic. These people are crazy.
QUOTE]

I love the green Notre Dame jersey! It is a lot better than what they had in the past. I got it was a present for my wedding. I don't wear it as much as my NDSU jersey but I do get good use out of it.

[ucdtim17]

That's the first criticism of ND's green uniforms I've ever heard. They're beautiful.

And that Wyoming pic couldn't be too old, he's got a new helmet. They definitely deserve that spot

[NDSUFREAK]

What the heck are wrong with these???

http://i.cnn.net/si/multimedia/photo_gallery/0706/campus.ugly.uniforms/images/Falco_02.jpg
http://i.cnn.net/si/multimedia/photo_gallery/0706/campus.ugly.uniforms/images/Notre_02.jpg

helmet maybe? (for falcons)

[appsfan]

I must have bad uniform taste. I agree with the selection of Oregon and Syracuse- they have some ugly unis. However, the Rams and Blue Hens are getting a bad rap; I don't see anything wrong with theirs.

[MplsBison]

I don't really like the green ND unis either.

They should stick with blue.

[NDSUFREAK]

i just seriously don't know how you couldnt like the IRISH green. FIGHTING IRISH.

[ngineer]

I agree they must be bored, too. However I do agree that Oregon's are bad. Like trying to dress up football players in softball uniforms. Garish is the word.

[BearsCountry]

I dont see what is so wrong about Utah or Iowa State's.

[GannonFan]

Seems like Delaware never matches the blue on the helmet with the blue on the jersey.


They do match now - that picture just makes it look like they don't.

[Frosty The Snowbuff]

What the heck are wrong with these???

http://i.cnn.net/si/multimedia/photo_gallery/0706/campus.ugly.uniforms/images/Falco_02.jpg
http://i.cnn.net/si/multimedia/photo_gallery/0706/campus.ugly.uniforms/images/Notre_02.jpg




You tell me?????

I know people hate the Green Uni's because ND seems to find a way to blow games in them (especially when they are like top 5).....

But if ya ask me.....Air Force Uni's are one of the best out there (But then again....I'm a bit biased since I was actually in the Air Force)

I guess the reasoning behind hating the Falcon's Uni's is because of the Lightning Bolt (Falcon = Lightning Bolt xsmhx ).....But heh....history is history I guess....

[Frosty The Snowbuff]

I dont see what is so wrong about Utah or Iowa State's.

SI Hates Bright Red????? xeyebrowx xeyebrowx

[GannonFan]

No problem being on that list - at least half of the uniforms are fine - was probably just a disgruntled nova fan who came up with that list. xthumbsupx

[Frosty The Snowbuff]

i just seriously don't know how you couldnt like the IRISH green. FIGHTING IRISH.

It's not the Green Uni's they hate.....

It's the CURSE it brings to ND.....xlolx

[Eyes of Old Main]

Most of these aren't bad to me. I do hate Oregon's uniforms, but basically all the rest are fine with me. Maybe not Syracuse also.

How can they pick on Clemson? They invented the Tiger Paw logo that is probably one of the most copied in sports.

[Frosty The Snowbuff]

Most of these aren't bad to me. I do hate Oregon's uniforms, but basically all the rest are fine with me. Maybe not Syracuse also.

How can they pick on Clemson? They invented the Tiger Paw logo that is probably one of the most copied in sports.


See Clemson's Purple Uni's for an explanation.....

http://graphics.fansonly.com/photos/schools/clem/sport/m-footbl/05/05purple-lg.jpg

There's the Purple without the Orange Pants (Yes they wear Orange and Purple together....ugh)

[Frosty The Snowbuff]

See Clemson's Purple Uni's for an explanation.....

http://graphics.fansonly.com/photos/schools/clem/sport/m-footbl/05/05purple-lg.jpg

There's the Purple without the Orange Pants (Yes they wear Orange and Purple together....ugh)




Nevermind....

http://clemsontigers.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/040505aaf.html

Looks like they got rid of the Purple Pants Altogether....

Good Move Clemson xthumbsupx xthumbsupx xthumbsupx

[Go...gate]

You tell me?????

I know people hate the Green Uni's because ND seems to find a way to blow games in them (especially when they are like top 5).....

But if ya ask me.....Air Force Uni's are one of the best out there (But then again....I'm a bit biased since I was actually in the Air Force)

I guess the reasoning behind hating the Falcon's Uni's is because of the Lightning Bolt (Falcon = Lightning Bolt xsmhx ).....But heh....history is history I guess....

Not always, though. The 49-19 blowout of USC in '77, the '38-10 blowout of Texas in the '78 Cotton Bowl and the 38-37 1979 "Cotton Ice" Bowl win over Houston were all accomplished with the "wearin o' the green". They'll get their mojo back....

[Fresno St. Alum]

I like all of the jerseys except for Oregon's

[ucdtim17]

Not always, though. The 49-19 blowout of USC in '77, the '38-10 blowout of Texas in the '78 Cotton Bowl and the 38-37 1979 "Cotton Ice" Bowl win over Houston were all accomplished with the "wearin o' the green". They'll get their mojo back....

And the win over Army last year on senior day . . .



What's the story behind Delaware's uniforms vis a vis Princeton and UM?

[catbob]

Army's looks... like a high school team, I don't know.

I've always hated Notre Dames.

Same with Wyoming. Brown is just a bad choice period.

[PSUVikings]

And I'm pretty sure Wyoming does not even wear those yellow pants anymore...

http://graphics.fansonly.com/schools/wyo/graphics/wyo-06-top-photo-m-footbl.jpg
http://i.cnn.net/si/multimedia/photo_gallery/0706/campus.ugly.uniforms/images/War_M_04.jpg

UW is changing their school colors back, the uni SI showed will be their new uni, along with what is talked to be an all yellow look, pants, jersey, helmet....all of itxeekx

[lc83]

Utah: The design is fine but maybe too much of a single color.
ND: I do not see why this is on that list.
Iowa State: Again maybe to much of a single color.
Clemson: Clemson does not belong here, great helmet.
Air Force: I like it when they wear white pants better.
Delaware: I usually do not like blue and yellow together.
Syracuse: I think to much orange with the blue, I think uniforms are recent.
Rhoad Island: Could stand to have some more white in there.
Wyoming: Unique with the colors so I wouldn't want to see them change it.
Oregon: They have some of the most unique and numerous combos of any team and they love it. I like their all black.

[T-Dog]

The Oregon yellow unis make bad television. It's blinding to watch on a TV screen.

[Fresno St. Alum]

The Oregon Highlighter Pens

[Uncle Buck]

You know what they say, any publicity is good publicity.

As for the top ten, definitely teams that don't deserve to be in there. Then again, SI just flat out stinks sometimes.

[OL FU]

the only two they got right were Oregon and Clempsonxsmiley_wix

[Tealblood]

Utah: The design is fine but maybe too much of a single color.
ND: I do not see why this is on that list.
Iowa State: Again maybe to much of a single color.
Clemson: Clemson does not belong here, great helmet.
Air Force: I like it when they wear white pants better.
Delaware: I usually do not like blue and yellow together.
Syracuse: I think to much orange with the blue, I think uniforms are recent.
Rhoad Island: Could stand to have some more white in there.
Wyoming: Unique with the colors so I wouldn't want to see them change it.
Oregon: They have some of the most unique and numerous combos of any team and they love it. I like their all black.

I think Oregon St wears all black not oregon

[andy7171]

I agree with Oregon and Wyoming and perhaps Syracuse. The rest aren't that bad at all. Air Force and Clemson choices baffles me. Utah, Iowa State? Is it the red? URI uniforms are cool with the two blues, now the old stadium painted brown and light blue? That's another story.

Oh yeah, and no offense to the MEAC or SWAC schools, but y'all got some god aweful gawdy uniforms too!

[OL FU]

I agree with Oregon and Wyoming and perhaps Syracuse. The rest aren't that bad at all. Air Force and Clemson choices baffles me. Utah, Iowa State? Is it the red? URI uniforms are cool with the two blues, now the old stadium painted brown and light blue? That's another story.

Oh yeah, and no offense to the MEAC or SWAC schools, but y'all got some god aweful gawdy uniforms too!


Maybe the writer lives in Greenville SCxsmiley_wix

I shouldn't say that. I am a Clemson fan too:o

[Franks Tanks]

And the win over Army last year on senior day . . .



What's the story behind Delaware's uniforms vis a vis Princeton and UM?

An old Coach at Princeton came up with the helmet design, and brought it with him when he moved on to coach at Michigan This happened in like 1920, I suspect Delaware just copied as I believe they dont have any right to the original design.

[chantster]

When Clemson wears orange tops and white pants, looks pretty good.

http://www.tickets.cc/ncaa/football/images/clemson_tigers.jpg

But, the purple tops and orange pants are hideous.


https://www.onlineseats.com/upload/sports/780_spt_Clemson-t.jpg

[chantster]

Hawaii should of been in the Top Ten. Nasty Unis....

http://www.nationalchamps.net/2005/sub/pics/small/hawaii_samson_satele_sm.jpg

[chantster]

Thank gawd this didn't catch on. VaTech, Miami and UF tried it. I think Nike unis are ugly.

http://www.gatorzone.com/football/images/sun31/1130634228.jpg

[Spider]

looks like SI is bored during the offseason too.

I agree Sly, someone doesn't have alot to do......

[andy7171]

Thank gawd this didn't catch on. VaTech, Miami and UF tried it. I think Nike unis are ugly.

http://www.gatorzone.com/football/images/sun31/1130634228.jpg

Man I agree! The Orange arm Va Tech uniforms were hidious! In fact VA Tech should be on this list every year just based on the Maroon/Orange color scheme alone. xnonono2x

[813Jag]

I agree with Oregon and Wyoming and perhaps Syracuse. The rest aren't that bad at all. Air Force and Clemson choices baffles me. Utah, Iowa State? Is it the red? URI uniforms are cool with the two blues, now the old stadium painted brown and light blue? That's another story.

Oh yeah, and no offense to the MEAC or SWAC schools, but y'all got some god aweful gawdy uniforms too!

None taken, but out of curiosity who else besides these guys?
http://cmsimg.tallahassee.com/apps/pbcsi.dll/bilde?NewTbl=1&Avis=CD&Dato=20051030&Kategori=FAMU03&Lopenr=1030002&Ref=PH&Item=2&MaxW=600&MaxH=600&DsRadius=5&Q=90

[GannonFan]

An old Coach at Princeton came up with the helmet design, and brought it with him when he moved on to coach at Michigan This happened in like 1920, I suspect Delaware just copied as I believe they dont have any right to the original design.

I'll expand that - Fritz Crisler was the coach at Princeton way back when (1920's?) and he came up with the wing design on the helmet to aid the QB in determining where his receivers were when they were downfield. He then moved on to Michigan and coached there (notice Michigan's Crisler Arena is named after him). He took the helmet design with him. Delaware's two legendary coaches, Dave Nelson and Tubby Raymond (both in the College Hall of Fame) both played at Michigan for Crisler and both went on to coach at Delaware, where they then brought the helmet design (Nelson actually coached at several places before UD and brought the helmet design to every school he coached). It's coincidence that UD and Michigan have relatively similar colors, although officially Michigan's colors are maize and blue while UD's colors are blue and gold. As for the "right" to the original design, there is no copyright on it that I know of so no one has exclusive rights to the design.

[MplsBison]

How about:

http://www.draftshowcase.com/timmons1.jpg

[813Jag]

How about:

http://www.draftshowcase.com/timmons1.jpg
Nobody likes Valley. xlolx xlolx

[OhioHen]

Any list of "worst" or "ugliest" uniforms that doesn't include
Penn :pumpuke: State is entirely invalid, IMO.

As for the Notre Dame green -- if it isn't one of your official school colors, don't wear it! xoopsx

[NDSUFREAK]

Any list of "worst" or "ugliest" uniforms that doesn't include
Penn :pumpuke: State is entirely invalid, IMO.

As for the Notre Dame green -- if it isn't one of your official school colors, don't wear it! xoopsx

You don't like the Penn State football jerseys?!?'
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/media/photo/2006-09/25191096.jpg
The Traditional Blue & White is where it's at!

[andy7171]

None taken, but out of curiosity who else besides these guys?
http://cmsimg.tallahassee.com/apps/pbcsi.dll/bilde?NewTbl=1&Avis=CD&Dato=20051030&Kategori=FAMU03&Lopenr=1030002&Ref=PH&Item=2&MaxW=600&MaxH=600&DsRadius=5&Q=90
Yeah the Rattlers is who I was thinking of, I'll do a more in depth look, but on first thought, those god aweful orange shouldered Morgan State get ups would rank.

[Fordham]

this is the same SI that had Derek Jeter in it's top 100 busts of all time. When given the choice between accuracy and controversy, they choose the latter every time - it's the kind of stuff that produces several page threads on message boards like this.

To have UD and URI on there is ridiculous imo. However, taste is clearly subjective since I also love the Penn St. uni's and Ohio Hen differs (in today's 'me' world, I think it's great to see no names on the back of jerseys and just very simple, direct and classic uni's).

[Ivytalk]

The Oregon unis look like bad motel curtains. The Wyoming colors remind me of Brown's but, as one poster said already, brown is always a dicey uniform color. (Sorry, Lehigh!) Otherwise, the list is plain silly.

[andy7171]

Any list of "worst" or "ugliest" uniforms that doesn't include
Penn :pumpuke: State is entirely invalid, IMO.

As for the Notre Dame green -- if it isn't one of your official school colors, don't wear it! xoopsx
The PSU white and white, I'll agree with. But the Blue jersey is a classic!

813jag - how about when Grambling tries to work in red to the black and yellow and white?

I know personally, when Towson used to go gold and gold I felt like a jack ass on the field.:(

[andy7171]

The Oregon unis look like bad motel curtains. The Wyoming colors remind me of Brown's but, as one poster said already, brown is always a dicey uniform color. (Sorry, Lehigh!) Otherwise, the list is plain silly.

Brown and Yellow is a color combination that needs to stay in the bathroom.

[pete4256]

None taken, but out of curiosity who else besides these guys?
http://cmsimg.tallahassee.com/apps/pbcsi.dll/bilde?NewTbl=1&Avis=CD&Dato=20051030&Kategori=FAMU03&Lopenr=1030002&Ref=PH&Item=2&MaxW=600&MaxH=600&DsRadius=5&Q=90

The real question is which one of these teams is worst.

Though I've always secretly liked FAMU's unis.

[Ivytalk]

Brown and Yellow is a color combination that needs to stay in the bathroom.

If it's yellow, let it mellow! If it's brown, flush it down!

[Cobblestone]

None taken, but out of curiosity who else besides these guys?
http://cmsimg.tallahassee.com/apps/pbcsi.dll/bilde?NewTbl=1&Avis=CD&Dato=20051030&Kategori=FAMU03&Lopenr=1030002&Ref=PH&Item=2&MaxW=600&MaxH=600&DsRadius=5&Q=90

All I know is no matter what time that game was played, sunglasses would should have been a requirement. xcoolx

[andy7171]

All I know is no matter what time that game was played, sunglasses would should have been a requirement. xcoolx
Morgan State is cursed with that bright orange they force into all their uniforms. Those socks should be used for hunting and the Polish Army only!

[UncleSam]

Oregon is so bad that they should be awarded all 10 spots.

[89Hen]

See Clemson's Purple Uni's for an explanation.....
That was my first thought. The orange on white are absolutely fine, they just picked the wrong photo.

I have to say, this list is more than disappointing. The ONLY unis on that list that deserves to be there is Oregon and that's for selling out to Nike. I really don't like ISU's mustard and ketchup, but not really horrible. Picking Wyoming for old unis? ND's green is perhaps one of the all-time best unis IMO because they are good looking and only worn on special occassions. I agree with AFA's helmets being rather blah, but the rest of the uni is great. URI's colors have never bothered me one bit and UD has had those unis since the 50's... I think the statute of limitations on criticizing them has long since expired. xcoffeex

[89Hen]

Thank gawd this didn't catch on. VaTech, Miami and UF tried it. I think Nike unis are ugly.
You are correct. Nike needs to be taken out back to the woodshed for trying to change college unis to this crap. xnonono2x

[carney2]

If it's yellow, let it mellow! If it's brown, flush it down!

Now, there is some sound advice.

[89Hen]

Some of my top 10...

Bowling Green's orange on orange with brown trim xeyebrowx

http://www.tickets.cc/ncaa/football/images/bowling_green_falcons.jpg

VT's maroon on maroon with orange trim (do you see a theme yet?)

http://www.utvols.com/blog/uploaded_images/Ore-716260.jpg

Grambling's yelllow pajamas

http://www.gsutigers.com/multimedia/news_images/football/tiger_defense.JPG

Worst opponent combinations, Johnson C Smith vs Bowie State (local for me)...

http://www.bsubulldogs.com/images/photogallery/football/50903-jcsmith/shipp-1.jpg

[89Hen]

One honorable mention is Delaware State. It's not that their unis are that bad, it's that they're the HORNETS and they are RED and BLUE. xconfusedx xconfusedx xconfusedx xconfusedx

[andy7171]

One honorable mention is Delaware State. It's not that their unis are that bad, it's that they're the HORNETS and they are RED and BLUE. xconfusedx xconfusedx xconfusedx xconfusedx
You can't really blame a school for its mascot and colors not really matching. Maryland Terps, LSU Tigers, Clemson, Florida...

Personally, I like the red and light blue Hornets uniforms. I remember back in the early 90's they had dashed stripes down the side of their pants. Regular 3 stripes, just dashed every 3-4 inches. At the time, it was sweet looking. xthumbsupx

[89Hen]

You can't really blame a school for its mascot and colors not really matching. Maryland Terps, LSU Tigers, Clemson, Florida...

Personally, I like the red and light blue Hornets uniforms. I remember back in the early 90's they had dashed stripes down the side of their pants. Regular 3 stripes, just dashed every 3-4 inches. At the time, it was sweet looking. xthumbsupx
But the actual hornet is blue and red. xeekx

http://content.answers.com/main/content/wp/en/thumb/d/dd/120px-DelSt_2462.gif

Florida's Gator is not blue, nor is Testudo red.

[andy7171]

But the actual hornet is blue and red. xeekx

http://content.answers.com/main/content/wp/en/thumb/d/dd/120px-DelSt_2462.gif

Florida's Gator is not blue, nor is Testudo red.
I've seen alot worse mascots...

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/115/292681292_7ec6500773.jpg?v=0

[89Hen]

C'mon. Hornets are black and gold.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hornet

[HiHiYikas]

Pants seem to be the make-or-break ingredient when it comes to uniforms. Bright pants - particularly if they match the jersey - look pretty goofy. That's Air Force's problem - they look like they're wearing auto mechanic coveralls.

There are only about 4 colors of football pants that don't look stupid, and they're all fairly neutral (variations of black, white, old gold, gray, possibly navy). Yellow isn't terrible, but it isn't great, either. Even if one of those colors isn't in your team's color scheme, it isn't hard to do the Clemson thing and go with white.

This is more a conversation starter than a definitive list. I've never met anybody who likes Nike's Oregon attrocities, though.

I've heard rumors that Coach Moore has turned down Nike sponsorships in the past. Truly, the man is a genius.

[Lehigh Football Nation]

Although the blue turf is worse, after Oregon any conversation about terrible uniforms has to have Boise State in the conversation:

http://www.steveconnerphotography.com/BSU%20Football/2006/Sac%20State/images/Boise%20State%20vs%20Sac%20State%200071.jpg

The funny thing is Air Force is on the list, when there are three teams in their own CONFERENCE with worse uniforms than them (Hawaii, Boise State, Wyoming).

In FCS, it's awfully hard to top Morgan's home uni's or FAMU's orange-on-green nightmares. Orange is simply a huge error as a primary uni color - it only works as a secondary.

[89Hen]

Orange is simply a huge error as a primary uni color - it only works as a secondary.
Not always IMO...

http://i.a.cnn.net/si/2005/sioncampus/02/28/the_final0303/t1_final.jpg

http://images.burntorangenation.com/images/admin/majorbowl.jpg

[GannonFan]

This is more a conversation starter than a definitive list. I've never met anybody who likes Nike's Oregon attrocities, though.


Strange enough, I actually liked Oregon's uniforms, even the yellow ones, up until last year when they introduced the faux steel diamond plate pattern on the shoulders and the knees. I'm all for creativity in color, but putting that junk on the uniform just made them look comical.

[andy7171]

Not always IMO...

http://i.a.cnn.net/si/2005/sioncampus/02/28/the_final0303/t1_final.jpg

http://images.burntorangenation.com/images/admin/majorbowl.jpg

Good point with Tennessee! Those are damned fine uniforms. Have to disagree with calling Texas orange though.

[89Hen]

What I don't like...

- Same color pants and jerseys and yes, that includes white on white.

- Script names on helmets (sorry Griz and Colgate fans)... it's like you just gave up.

- More than two combos (Clemson has about 6).

- Something on backs other than the players name (sorry McNeese, I get the whole 'team' thing but just leave them blank then).

- Continually changing uniforms and more importantly, helmets (see Missouri State, Lafayette, Liberty...)

[89Hen]

Good point with Tennessee! Those are damned fine uniforms. Have to disagree with calling Texas orange though.
They call themselves that. http://www.burntorangenation.com/

[Go...gate]

What I don't like...

- Same color pants and jerseys and yes, that includes white on white.

- Script names on helmets (sorry Griz and Colgate fans)... it's like you just gave up.

- More than two combos (Clemson has about 6).

- Something on backs other than the players name (sorry McNeese, I get the whole 'team' thing but just leave them blank then).

- Continually changing uniforms and more importantly, helmets (see Missouri State, Lafayette, Liberty...)

Agreed. Colgate had a plain, elegant block "C" at one time but gave it up after the 1976 season for the "'gate" moniker, which has really become entrenched as the national Colgate logo (my AGS name comes from a maroon bumper sticker very popular during the first season of its use, in 1977).

[89Hen]

Agreed. Colgate had a plain, elegant block "C" at one time but gave it up after the 1976 season
I had done a mock up of one for Colgate13 with the block C and '13' inside, but I can't find it on my computer. I kinda liked it.

[MplsBison]

http://www.steveconnerphotography.com/BSU%20Football/2006/Sac%20State/images/Boise%20State%20vs%20Sac%20State%200071.jpg



I actually don't mind these.


It's those away ones with white shirts and solid orange pants that really bother me.

[YoUDeeMan]

helmet maybe? (for falcons)

Shazam! xrolleyesx

[813Jag]

The PSU white and white, I'll agree with. But the Blue jersey is a classic!

813jag - how about when Grambling tries to work in red to the black and yellow and white?

I know personally, when Towson used to go gold and gold I felt like a jack ass on the field.:(
I used to like the solid red jerseys they wore in the Eddie Robinson days. I also liked the unis they wore at the Classic this year.

[th0m]

Good point with Tennessee! Those are damned fine uniforms. Have to disagree with calling Texas orange though.

I think *I* may be the most qualified person on these boards to judge whether something's orange or not....;)

IMO, Texas' uni is definitely orange.

As far as the SI selection:

Utah: not really bad, just not too special either. Quite bland
Notre Dame: even though green may be the traditional one, I like the blue better
ISU: same as Utah pretty much, but the yellow collar makes it a bit easier on the eyes.
Clemson: nice uni's, but I hate the paws. I like the shade of faded orange (but then again, I just like orange) I also like the purple/orange jerseys.
Air Force: damn ugly. What's up with the thunderbolt. The black socks only make it worse. For modern, it looks too poorly done. Oregon's even more modern, but at least the detailing on that one is better.
Delaware: like the more faded darker blue Michigan has, don't like the round numbers at all.
Syracuse: I don't know. Again, orange is sweet. Orange/black is a good combo as well, but maybe just a bit too much black in this one. Works with the old school helmets with simply numbers on them. Faded over shiny black either way.
Rhode Island: what's that on the collar? Shaded diamonds? Also, the logo on the v-neck is just a bit weird. Nothing particularly wrong with the uni, but nothing special either. The helmet is alright.
Wyoming: Don't know if they're the only school sporting these colors, but I think it looks good. Do I want JMU to switch to brown and yellow? HELL NO, but with the simple WYOMING and the thick striping, I don't see anything wrong with it.
Oregon: hmmm what can I say. Really hate the diamond-plated shoulders. The yellow is off..it's just too damn modern. But it's better than Air Force modern.

[BrevardMountaineer03]

I'm sorry, I like the Oregon Green and Yellow. Just my preference.

[BDK@YSU]

Speaking of uniform jokes, anyone remember when Indiana University changed their uniforms to something absolutely ridiculous before the turn of the century?

http://graphics.fansonly.com/photos/schools/ind/sports/m-footbl/auto_action/218390.jpeg

http://www2.jsonline.com/badger/image/2000/111100/bennett1111.jpg

[appfan2008]

i think this a very subjective top ten... everyone has a different opinion

[TheValleyRaider]

The circled "IU" in the helmets is priceless. You have one of the most classic logos in sports, and you use that to market your football team? No wonder they stunk.

SI comes out with a list like this every once in a while, and it's different every time. That in and of itself is a reason not to care what they think. Most of the choices are lame, like Rhody, Air Force and Utah. To be fair, I don't care for Notre Dame's green, and Syracuse's new use of orange and navy is horrible. Wyoming, well, maybe Brown and Yellow just isn't a good idea (Lehigh, I'm looking at you...;)). Oregon's speak for themselves, quite loudly, in fact.

When I first saw Colgate's helmets, after deciding to go there, I didn't like it that much. It managed to grow on me pretty quickly, and to be honest I like how unique it is. The block "C" seems too, well, boring. I knew how much I liked it during the first game of 2005, when the decals hadn't arrived and the team played in plain maroon helmets. It just didn't seem like Colgate out there (although, losing to CCSU didn't quite seem like Colgate out there either).

[Franks Tanks]

Syracuse: I don't know. Again, orange is sweet. Orange/black is a good combo as well, but maybe just a bit too much black in this one. Works with the old school helmets with simply numbers on them. Faded over shiny black either way.

Syracuse is orange and Navy blue, everyone knows that xeekx , but I guess i'll cut you a breat cause your from Europe

[MplsBison]

You have one of the most classic logos in sports, and you use that to market your football team?

Exactly.

I felt the same way about Duke. They used to have "Duke" in script letters before switching to the blue devil logo.

[813Jag]

These uniforms are ugly:
http://www.grayquettiphotography.com/gallery2/d/56-4/_D9B5152+copy.jpg?
But this is the best dressed coach in football. xlolx
http://graphics.fansonly.com/photos/schools/fcs/galleries/2004_florida_classic/bethune5-lg.jpg

[lc83]

http://graphics.fansonly.com/photos/schools/ind/sports/m-footbl/auto_action/218390.jpeg

I like the red on red here.

[ucdtim17]

Ah how could I forget these guys

http://www.uab.edu/images/uabmagazine/fall05/45a.jpg

The helmet looks like it was designed by a tenth grade art class

[ASU_Chad]

My least favorites come from the state of Florida for some reason. Sorry Rattlers and Hurricanes but orange and green only go well on a pumpkin. And don't get me started about the Gators. I guess in the state with the most pink flamingo yard art per capita, color is not a sticking point.

[seantaylor]

Ugliest:

Georgia
Clemson
Citadel
South Florida
Minnesota

[th0m]

Syracuse: I don't know. Again, orange is sweet. Orange/black is a good combo as well, but maybe just a bit too much black in this one. Works with the old school helmets with simply numbers on them. Faded over shiny black either way.

Syracuse is orange and Navy blue, everyone knows that xeekx , but I guess i'll cut you a breat cause your from Europe

Whoops. In my defense I called it like I saw it in the pictures, and it's a damn dark shade of blue in that SI picture!

[DuckDuckGriz]

Blandest
http://www.tickets.cc/ncaa/football/images/utah_state_aggies.jpg

underrated (yeah the Ducks have some outrageous ones but i LOVED these this year)
http://www.azcentral.com/sshow/Sports/Colleges/4264_69425.jpg

[89Hen]

But this is the best dressed coach in football. xlolx
http://graphics.fansonly.com/photos/schools/fcs/galleries/2004_florida_classic/bethune5-lg.jpg

xeyebrowx Usually a matching shirt and pants = pajamas.

[WYOBISONMAN]

I like the WYO uniforms..........but then I am probably biased.........

[813Jag]

xeyebrowx Usually a matching shirt and pants = pajamas.
That's one of his tame outfits. I'll have to find a picture of the maroon jumpsuit. xlolx BTW my claim of best dressed coach is firmly tounge in cheek.

[CID1990]

The whole cover story thing is stupid, IMO. The choices were so arbitrary, they don't make any sense. For each choice made by SI, there was a better choice in the same category. For instance, if a uniform was chosen because it was plain (Utah and perhaps Clempson), then how did they arrive at those choices insyead of Penn State?

If the choice was made because a uniform was too gaudy, then why Oregon and not FAMU?

Dumb, arbitrary cover.


Oh, and by the way......


Ugliest:

Georgia
Clemson
Citadel
South Florida
Minnesota

Since when can GSU hack on anyone for fugly uniforms? If it weren't for the numbers on the helmet, you guys would look like Penn State in photo-negative.

[Kosty]

I think the problem with the Air Force and maybe Utah uni's is the wide stripes of color running down the sides, under the arms and on the legs. That makes those uni's look horrid.

And how can ANYONE bash the Penn State uniform??? Those are, hands down, the classiest and best uniforms in college football. They are simple, understated and classic. Period.

[CID1990]

I think the problem with the Air Force and maybe Utah uni's is the wide stripes of color running down the sides, under the arms and on the legs. That makes those uni's look horrid.

And how can ANYONE bash the Penn State uniform??? Those are, hands down, the classiest and best uniforms in college football. They are simple, understated and classic. Period.

Not the point. I like PSU's uniforms for their simplicity, also. However, it is obvious that plainness was one of the criteria that SI used to pick ugly uniforms. PSU's uniforms ARE plain, much more so than Utah's or Clemson's. That's why I said that the SI cover is arbitrary and stupid.

[SU Jag]

These uniforms are ugly:
http://www.grayquettiphotography.com/gallery2/d/56-4/_D9B5152+copy.jpg?
But this is the best dressed coach in football. xlolx
http://graphics.fansonly.com/photos/schools/fcs/galleries/2004_florida_classic/bethune5-lg.jpg



I like both!xnodx FAMU's unis are tight and so is the pants suit!

[Jax]

But this is the best dressed coach in football. xlolx
http://graphics.fansonly.com/photos/schools/fcs/galleries/2004_florida_classic/bethune5-lg.jpg

Is it me or doesn't Wyatt remind you of this guy?


http://us.movies1.yimg.com/movies.yahoo.com/images/hv/photo/contrib_pix/s/t/hds/steve_harvey.jpg

[89Hen]

Is it me or doesn't Wyatt remind you of this guy?

xlolx xlolx That is too funny. At first I was thinking Pryor, but then thought of Harvey and was even trying to find a picture before I saw your post and was about to post...

http://www.thescoopydoop.com/Steve%20Harvey.jpg

[Jax]

Gram's BC Unis 2006.
Clemson's Purple jerseys and orange pants.
When LSU went with purple pants and purple jerseys. xnonox

[Jax]

xlolx xlolx That is too funny. At first I was thinking Pryor, but then thought of Harvey and was even trying to find a picture before I saw your post and was about to post...

http://www.thescoopydoop.com/Steve%20Harvey.jpg

xlolx xlolx xlolx

Man, that's a running joke I have with a couple of frat brothers that went to BCC.

[89Hen]

Gram's BC Unis 2006.
To each his own. I liked their BC unis. Did you two have to flip a coin to see who got to wear the yellow pajamas? :p xsmiley_wix

[813Jag]

Is it me or doesn't Wyatt remind you of this guy?


http://us.movies1.yimg.com/movies.yahoo.com/images/hv/photo/contrib_pix/s/t/hds/steve_harvey.jpg

I've always called him Steve Harvey. I was singing "Break me off a piece of that funk" at the Gateway Classic and at the Florida Classic. xlolx

[813Jag]

To each his own. I liked their BC unis. Did you two have to flip a coin to see who got to wear the yellow pajamas? :p xsmiley_wix
Our yellow unis have more detail than Grambling's. xlolx

[89Hen]

Our yellow unis have more detail than Grambling's. xlolx
So do these


http://www.webundies.com/images/gy28sb.jpg

:p :p :p :p :p

[813Jag]

So do these


http://www.webundies.com/images/gy28sb.jpg

:p :p :p :p :p
That's why those are only worn once a year. xlolx

[PantherRob82]

I like all of them except for Oregon's. I like RI's. Love Wyomings too.

[GeauxColonels]

Gram's BC Unis 2006.
Clemson's Purple jerseys and orange pants.
When LSU went with purple pants and purple jerseys. xnonox
When was this?!?!

[ucdtim17]

I have to admit - those white Oregon unis from last year are not that bad

[Jax]

When was this?!?!

It had to have been when Chuck Wiley/Kevin Faulk or Rondell Mealy played or when DiNardo was heading out the door. I'd say 1995...I think they played UK.

[GannonFan]

I have to admit - those white Oregon unis from last year are not that bad

I still say the Oregon uni's are fine as long as they get rid of that stupid faux diamond plate pattern they have on the shoulders and knees. That's just too cartoonish. I love the shade of green they have, and the helmet is just classic with the simple "O" on it.

[dgreco]

I love URI's uni's too. I am not a huge fan of the helmets, but I think the uni's are pretty nice.

[813Jag]

It had to have been when Chuck Wiley/Kevin Faulk or Rondell Mealy played or when DiNardo was heading out the door. I'd say 1995...I think they played UK.

They only wore purple pants with white jerseys in that game against Kentucky. After they lost they sold them.

[813Jag]

Oregon State :pumpuke:
http://img110.imageshack.us/img110/7382/vxnxuufahvtvsuv20070427qo6.jpg

[Mountaineer]

Oregon State :pumpuke:


Wow..hideous..like Halloween colors. xlolx

http://img260.imageshack.us/img260/121/osuniui5.jpg

[JohnStOnge]

Whoever picked the worst uniforms lost all credibility when they included Clemson. Clemson has outstanding uniforms.

To me, any uniform that includes a lot of writing on the helmet is bad. Toledo is an example. Really, really ugly.

[TheValleyRaider]

Oregon State :pumpuke:
http://img110.imageshack.us/img110/7382/vxnxuufahvtvsuv20070427qo6.jpg

You know, maybe it's not Nike. Maybe it's just the state of Oregon xnutsx

[laxVik]

Maybe. The Viks are getting new unis this year as well which have many of us quite worried. xlolx

[dgreco]

i want to see UCF's uni's since they have a new helmet design. I must say also, that i love their helmet.

[Johnny5]

I wonder why they never came up with reasons....I do agree with Wyoming and Oregon. However, ND's are classics. Airforce isn't too bad nor are Clemson's...

[Za-KEE-uS]

Everything about that list was wrong

[DuckDuckGriz]

Whoever picked the worst uniforms lost all credibility when they included Clemson. Clemson has outstanding uniforms.

To me, any uniform that includes a lot of writing on the helmet is bad. Toledo is an example. Really, really ugly.

Admit it. You just like Clemson's because they are blue and orange. SHSU can make it work but I'm sorry Clemson's blue pants/orange uni color scheme looks hideous. (And I know I don't have much room to talk since I go to Oregon).

[813Jag]

i want to see UCF's uni's since they have a new helmet design. I must say also, that i love their helmet.
Here's the new UCF logo:
http://graphics.fansonly.com/photos/schools/ucf/sports/genrel/auto_action/1096188.jpeg

[HiHiYikas]

Here's the new UCF logo:
http://graphics.fansonly.com/photos/schools/ucf/sports/genrel/auto_action/1096188.jpeg
Now that's a good-looking logo. Strong lines, it conveys motion, bold, simple colors. Prominent use of black for definition. It's graphics only with no words so you can flip it to face left or right - that's perfect for helmet graphics.

It's a little stubby, maybe. Not terribly, though.

[813Jag]

Now that's a good-looking logo. Strong lines, it conveys motion, bold, simple colors. Prominent use of black for definition. It's graphics only with no words so you can flip it to face left or right - that's perfect for helmet graphics.

It's a little stubby, maybe. Not terribly, though.
It's all a part of the new direction UCF is headed. Changed the nickname from Golden Knights to Knights and a new on campus stadium.

[dgreco]

the helmet has the UCF logo on it, its on the helmet project.

[813Jag]

the helmet has the UCF logo on it, its on the helmet project.
I hope they keep the Gold jerseys and white pants.

[GeauxColonels]

Admit it. You just like Clemson's because they are blue and orange. SHSU can make it work but I'm sorry Clemson's blue pants/orange uni color scheme looks hideous. (And I know I don't have much room to talk since I go to Oregon).
Clemson is purple and orange.

[dgreco]

I hope they keep the Gold jerseys and white pants.

I hope they try something a little different, maybe some type f underarmor style uniform that can still use the gold jersey but have a different look to it with both black and white on top.

[813Jag]

I hope they try something a little different, maybe some type f underarmor style uniform that can still use the gold jersey but have a different look to it with both black and white on top.

There was a rumor they were going to under armor unis but they're sticking with adidas. Their all white looks nice in person. xthumbsupx

[redbirdtim]

I think Oregon could have 1-5 locked up for some of the crazy things Nike outfits them in.

[89Hen]

Now that's a good-looking logo. Strong lines, it conveys motion, bold, simple colors. Prominent use of black for definition. It's graphics only with no words so you can flip it to face left or right - that's perfect for helmet graphics.

It's a little stubby, maybe. Not terribly, though.
How about this one for UT-Martin?...

[PantherRob82]

Is it me or doesn't Wyatt remind you of this guy?


http://us.movies1.yimg.com/movies.yahoo.com/images/hv/photo/contrib_pix/s/t/hds/steve_harvey.jpg

exactly xthumbsupx

[Frosty The Snowbuff]

They only wore purple pants with white jerseys in that game against Kentucky. After they lost they sold them.

>>>>Still laughing at that game xlolx xlolx xlolx

[813Jag]

>>>>Still laughing at that game xlolx xlolx xlolx
That was easily one of the most embarassing things to happen to the Tigers. xlolx

[UncleSam]

I can't understand how Delaware's and Notre Dame's (green) uniforms are on the list, both look pretty good to me.

http://www.gohens.net/images/Game%206%20-%20Hofstra/sg1l0726.jpg


http://alumni.nd.edu/~ndc_memp/images/Brady1_001.jpg

[FCS_pwns_FBS]

I like all of those uniforms, except for Utah's and Iowa State's. Their uniforms are just too plain and they look just like NC State, Stanford, Wisconsin, Fresno State, and other who use boring red.

Oregon's isn't bad, but I liked the dark green and yellow things they used to have better.

But who am I to judge uniforms. I sort of liked Montana's old orange and yellow things they used to wear, and I'm probably alone on that one.

[dgreco]

I am not a fan of UDel colors, I know they are close, but they are to much for me. Maybe because I am used to Michigans, but they remind me of high school, I do love the ND Green uni's

[ShowMeBear2]

SU Jags I thought helmets are bad ass.

[Longhorn]

Good point with Tennessee! Those are damned fine uniforms. Have to disagree with calling Texas orange though.


Right on Andy. In Texas we know that the color is properly known/referred to as "Burnt Orange" xsmiley_wix

[Skyhawk]

5183



How can you not be intimidated of a hawk that can also fly an airplane?

[Johnny5]

No one mentioned the horrible Minnesota Uniforms with the line connecting the M's....or the BYU bibs...which are worse than just about everything on the list but Oregon.

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t259/John10781/ugly-unis-minnesota.jpg






http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t259/John10781/2407586.jpg

[813Jag]

No one mentioned the horrible Minnesota Uniforms with the line connecting the M's....or the BYU bibs...which are worse than just about everything on the list but Oregon.


I thought those Minnesota unis were kind of cool. I remember when the NCAA made BYU change their unis. xlolx
I kindly present the ULM Warhawks xlolx
http://graphics.fansonly.com/photos/schools/ulm/sports/m-footbl/auto_action/796540.jpeg

[Franks Tanks]

I thought those Minnesota unis were kind of cool. I remember when the NCAA made BYU change their unis. xlolx
I kindly present the ULM Warhawks xlolx
http://graphics.fansonly.com/photos/schools/ulm/sports/m-footbl/auto_action/796540.jpeg

Wow pretty bad, the Uni's by themselves arent terrible, but those helmets are putrid.

[813Jag]

Wow pretty bad, the Uni's by themselves arent terrible, but those helmets are putrid.
They used to be the Indians. They recently changed their name to the warhawks.
Here's one of their old helmets: http://www.nationalchamps.net/Helmet_Project/Louisiana-Monroe_OLD16.gif

[dgreco]

i dont mind ULM new uni's and the Minn and BYU ones are awesomely ugly.

[PantherRob82]

those BYU bibs are awful.

[AppMan]

I kinda like these...

[rcny46]

What the heck are wrong with these???

http://i.cnn.net/si/multimedia/photo_gallery/0706/campus.ugly.uniforms/images/Falco_02.jpg
http://i.cnn.net/si/multimedia/photo_gallery/0706/campus.ugly.uniforms/images/Notre_02.jpg

Nothing;they look fine to me.I don't think the Syracuse unis are all that bad either.They are right about Oregon and Wyoming though.

[th0m]

While we're on the topic of uniforms, how do you all feel about helmet-stickers? Personally I think it looks too cluttered, and kind of like you're in kindergarten. No offense to ASU (and other helmet-sticker using schools, OSU comes to mind).

[dgreco]

the only schools i think it looks good on are FSU and OSU. Florida St. looks great when they have a few in the back in a diamond shape, and I think OSU looks good just because they have a plain helmet.

[dgreco]

I really like AppSt. uni's though. That is a great "state-of-the-art" uni that looks clean.

[813Jag]

While we're on the topic of uniforms, how do you all feel about helmet-stickers? Personally I think it looks too cluttered, and kind of like you're in kindergarten. No offense to ASU (and other helmet-sticker using schools, OSU comes to mind).
As long as the stickers aren't too big, I don't mind.

[89Hen]

While we're on the topic of uniforms, how do you all feel about helmet-stickers?
Don't like 'em but don't care enough to say they shouldn't do them. xpeacex

[CopperCat]

While we're on the topic of uniforms, how do you all feel about helmet-stickers? Personally I think it looks too cluttered, and kind of like you're in kindergarten. No offense to ASU (and other helmet-sticker using schools, OSU comes to mind).

I have never liked helmet stickers, period. They're rather gaudy. I have a strong distaste for Ohio State's helmet stickers. I kinda hate to say it, but that picture of the App St. player with a whole bunch on his helmet is rather gaudy as well. But that's just me......an opinion is like a butt, everyone has one but you don't care to much to hear it out.......xlolx

[AppMan]

I have never liked helmet stickers, period. They're rather gaudy. I have a strong distaste for Ohio State's helmet stickers. I kinda hate to say it, but that picture of the App St. player with a whole bunch on his helmet is rather gaudy as well. But that's just me......an opinion is like a butt, everyone has one but you don't care to much to hear it out.......xlolx

That App State player with all the gaudy stickers is Kevin Richardson. He picked up several of those during a certain quarterfinal playoff game last season! :>)

[CopperCat]

That App State player with all the gaudy stickers is Kevin Richardson. He picked up several of those during a certain quarterfinal playoff game last season! :>)

I knew that was coming......I could care less how many stickers he has on his helmet. I'd like to see an LB take a few of those stickers off this year, or at least put a nice scratch in them.xnodx

[GeauxColonels]

I thought those Minnesota unis were kind of cool. I remember when the NCAA made BYU change their unis. xlolx
I kindly present the ULM Warhawks xlolx
http://graphics.fansonly.com/photos/schools/ulm/sports/m-footbl/auto_action/796540.jpeg
I actually like the helmets but think that the unis need some work.

[GeauxColonels]

I like all of those uniforms, except for Utah's and Iowa State's. Their uniforms are just too plain and they look just like NC State, Stanford, Wisconsin, Fresno State, and other who use boring red.

Oregon's isn't bad, but I liked the dark green and yellow things they used to have better.

But who am I to judge uniforms. I sort of liked Montana's old orange and yellow things they used to wear, and I'm probably alone on that one.

Nope I'm right there with you on Montana. I was introduced to them in the yellow and orange and then was really disappointed that they changed. I thought that the yellow and orange color-scheme was a way to really stand out.

[Johnny5]

we also cannot forget the terrible alts from the U

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t259/John10781/miaunc1.jpg

or their hurricane counterparts

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t259/John10781/1230.jpg

mcneese likes a lot of yellow

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t259/John10781/830_spt_Youngstown_1.jpg

apparently so do the grambling golden bananas

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t259/John10781/gsuknockout5B15D.jpg


upon further review....if YSU does not do something to their all red unis such as adding a stripe they will look like ketchup....xtwocentsx



http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t259/John10781/picture_590.jpg

[813Jag]

[QUOTE=Johnny5;571497]
apparently so do the grambling golden bananas

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t259/John10781/gsuknockout5B15D.jpg
[\QUOTE]
Well that hit retired those white/blue unis the Jags wore. Didn't like them or the result of the game. xlolx

[813Jag]

apparently so do the grambling golden bananas

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t259/John10781/gsuknockout5B15D.jpg

Well that hit retired those white/blue unis the Jags wore. I didn't like them or the result of the game. xlolx

[dgreco]

i like the all yellow grambling uni's, they work awesome with the helmet.

[813Jag]

i like the all yellow grambling uni's, they work awesome with the helmet.
It's OK but their all black works better.

[AppMan]

I knew that was coming......I could care less how many stickers he has on his helmet. I'd like to see an LB take a few of those stickers off this year, or at least put a nice scratch in them.xnodx

Just having a little fun with you. Personally, I'd rather see a long rifle used over that Mountaineer head. They stack up nicely and don't take up near as much space. Never have been a fan of the new version of the Mountaineer since it was introduced back in 1999. Judging by the avitar I use you can probably I'm an old school traditionalist. Too much political correctness with the new mascot. No pipe, long rifle, or moonshine jug.