The 2014 Illini Nike Uniforms and Rebrand

[illinicb]

my new golfing hat!!

http://fightingillini.cbscollegesto...cfm?store_id=180&dept_id=-2&product_id=247881

As someone with a big head, I will have to wait until someone comes out with larger sizes. Not likely to happen soon.

 

[Deleted member 3875]

The white football uni's are so nice. I hope we never wear the blue helmet.

Disagree. Mix it up ala Oregon. The more choices the better. Blue one is bad !!!.

 

[Franklin Delano Bluth]

I don't think those block i's look very good on the back of the shorts like that...

Also, was anybody else hoping for a little more variety in the helmets? Love the colors and finishes, but one w/ the alternate logo or word mark perhaps for a change of pace?

 

[KansasIllini]

Looks like nike didn't show their whole hand yet. Of this I know with certainty.

This keeps me excited and hopeful (the goal, I would assume), and agitates the hell out of me all at the same time. Too impatient. Me want now!!

 

[Deleted member 3875]

I'm betting that they show up more when they are wet from wicking away sweat, especially the blue ones.

Good point. I bet you're correct.

 

[HsvIllini]

Probably the best helmet picture so far:

Uniswag ‏@Uniformswag 42m

New unis for @IlliniFootball #uniswag #Rebrand pic.twitter.com/ARKbfCQ5xE

 

[Lebowski]

I don't think those block i's look very good on the back of the shorts like that...

Also, was anybody else hoping for a little more variety in the helmets? Love the colors and finishes, but one w/ the alternate logo or word mark perhaps for a change of pace?

I agree and yes. With the block I on the back of the shorts, it kind of looks like the shorts are on backwards.

 

[IlliniCaboose]

Any shots of the back of the helmet? Its a small thing but I'm curious if it says anything on that back flap part like "Illini" or "Oskee Wow Wow" or something like that.

 

[JSpence]

tis bookstore has it http://tisbookui.com/MerchList.aspx?ID=26220

Holy crap. That white hat is AWESOME.

Birthday coming up soon... boo-yah!

 

[uiba99]

Probably the best helmet picture so far:

I don't care if this sounds horrible or shallow, I seriously would divorce my husband to marry that white helmet.

Love the football unis. Basketball is growing on me.

 

[ChiefIllitomek]

I feel like I'm in a vast minority but I like the two tone.

Also surprised how little mention the curvature of the new block I is getting.

 

[philliniDC]

As someone with a big head, I will have to wait until someone comes out with larger sizes. Not likely to happen soon.

Same here, Nike hats dont fit on my fat head

 

[WesterveltVictoryCigar]

Any shots of the back of the helmet? Its a small thing but I'm curious if it says anything on that back flap part like "Illini" or "Oskee Wow Wow" or something like that.

 

[Kams Bathroom]

There it is!

 

[Illiniwek06]

My question for those of you that like these basketball uniforms, what did you think of the uniforms we wore this past season?

Not a fan. I don't think I've liked any of the recent versions, starting with this one:

:hurl:

 

[IlliniByProxy]

You can't fool us Nike, that's not even a veiled reference. Those are full blown chief feathers.

 

[Paignt It Orange]

Beckman photo bomb!

 

[IlliniCaboose]

 

[Dan]

Any shots of the back of the helmet? Its a small thing but I'm curious if it says anything on that back flap part like "Illini" or "Oskee Wow Wow" or something like that.

There's also a good one of the orange helmet in this gallery- http://illiniboard.com/2014/04/16/rebrand-photo-gallery/

 

[ChiefIllitomek]

Also the zig-zag football emblem seems pretty cool

 

[FinalFour88]

I feel like I'm in a vast minority but I like the two tone.

Also surprised how little mention the curvature of the new block I is getting.

You mean how the insides are curved? I think it looks great, even though it's a small detail.

 

[matt1all]

There's also a good one of the orange helmet in this gallery- http://illiniboard.com/2014/04/16/rebrand-photo-gallery/

since these are professional photos the basketball unis (especially orange) look so much better then they did on the stream. Hopefully they look just as good in person

 

[Ransom Stoddard]

I love the anodized orange helmets. I've never liked the chromed-out look, but these are sharp.

As for the rest--I'm not blown away, not a big fan of the font, especially the 2-tone, but there's nothing that makes me unhappy.

 

[Dan]

Nice: http://www.fightingillini.com/identity/html/orange/

 

[JSpence]

Illinois Athletics Unveils Updated Brand Identity

http://www.fightingillini.com/genrel/041614aab.html

Illinois Identity Wallpapers

http://www.fightingillini.com/genrel/identity-wallpapers.html

http://grfx.cstv.com/schools/ill/graphics/wallpapers/identity/1920x1200-fballall.jpg

Broken football links can be found at "fballall".