These just aren’t very good.
The "what" isn't really enough to even merit an inquiry, it's essentially just the same thing copy and pasted on a new template.
The more interesting question is "why"?
These just aren’t very good.
Not sure who picks this stuff...not big on sweating over uniforms either though. "Just win" and they will look good to me regardless of style of tank tops/shorts.These just aren’t very good.
Awful. These look just thrown together with little thought or effort. They look like the unofficial sort of knock-off "uniforms" you can buy for a discount. Can we get some Syracuse hand-me-downs still?
Anyone have any insights as to how this is so messed up across (at least) our two major sports? Inconsistent colors, dull results, etc. Is this Whitman directly? Whitman's reliance on the wrong people? Letting Crayola wielding pre-schoolers into the building without supervision ?BUMP FROM FOOTBALL UNI THREAD:
It is my opinion that the brand revitalization plan the university and athletics adopted has not been successful overall, and done more harm for the brand. I say that not because I dislike the new marks or branding, but the fact that the continual tinkering (orange/blue color value), removing (e.g. shield on FB jersey) and changes (upcoming Men's bball uniforms) over the years has created an inconsistent brand.
The casual fans do not think twice about this stuff, but subconsciously people do remember the details. People who work daily in this particular field (a few on this forum) are the ones that make sure the details matter, and know the importance of brand consistency. Change is good, but change should not be forced. Forced change brings with it rushed decisions, poor research and inconsistency.
The university is steeped in rich history, and there is nothing wrong with tapping into that history to revitalize your brand. Please don't think I am referring to the Chief...the university had a brand before/after him. I understand Nike used the history-methodology to create the new marks, but forcing a new identity through the disguise of history is not the same. There are many talented people at the university within their own walls (or columns) that were/are qualified to take on this important task.
For what it is worth, I actually like the FB uniforms this season, but is that our true orange/blue identity? And what about when the basketball team takes the floor, are they going to match the color values the football team is wearing? And is it the same brand?
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Just caught up. I concur with the majority here...not a fan of these at all. I personally dislike the two-tone Illinois, but, as most have also said, at least the zig-zags are history. I really hope next year is a vast improvement. We should just wear the Fighting Illini throwbacks as our home whites.
For what it is worth, I actually like the FB uniforms this season, but is that our true orange/blue identity? And what about when the basketball team takes the floor, are they going to match the color values the football team is wearing? And is it the same brand?
We should just wear the Fighting Illini throwbacks as our home whites.
Third. Would this really be so shameful and embarrassing? To wear our sharpest, best-looking set that resonates with fans and players the most? Someone posted a side-by-side photo awhile ago of the actual jersey from '89 with the current throwback. It's a thoughtful, modernized update of that look. Just roll with it.I really don't understand why the Flyin' Illini jerseys can't be our uniform sets now. They are cool and have plenty of credibility with recruits.
Third. Would this really be so shameful and embarrassing? To wear our sharpest, best-looking set that resonates with fans and players the most? Someone posted a side-by-side photo awhile ago of the actual jersey from '89 with the current throwback. It's a thoughtful, modernized update of that look. Just roll with it.
lmao. I can't say I care all that much but I am very much here for the two-tone letter backlash.
Sometimes I am amazed at how much some people appear to be affected by what our uniforms look like.
A lot of people are questioning why introduce something like this now but why wait if there's even a slight improvement available? It's something new in the wardrobe and recruits and players appreciate that. It gives the players something to be excited about now and it gives everyone a chance to provide feedback before the next roll-out.
I agree with the Fighting Illini. Possible that's still in the fold. This was just one set shown so far. But you need something on the shorts. I like the shield, but don't like that as the look on the shorts. Block I is the only option here.Wordmark two-tone slash font "Illinois" replaced by the more aggressive "Fighting Illini" and ditch the "Block I" on the shorts and I'm happy.
The majority of you probably wear short sleeved button ups from Kohl’s to work.
I agree, but it's a little weird that we'll surely be showing these off to our visitors this weekend, and yet their class will never wear these.
So sweet!!!!
Illinois is missing the boat on uniforms. The 'modernized' Flyin Illini jerseys are absolutely the way to go. Come on Josh Whitman. You got this.