The 2014 Illini Nike Uniforms and Rebrand

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riffraff

Peoria
The white is nice for a change, but I'm anxious to see the orange chrome on the field on a sunny day.
 
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For anyone that cares, the proper term of the helmet finish is "anodized". It's a mix between matte and the traditional glossy finish.
 
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illinicb

Northbrook
I don't I'm anyone watched the Maryland vs. Syracuse game, but I always look at SU (UVA as well) uniforms because they are close in color to the Illini. Today, they were white helmet, blue jersey and blue pants. I wasn't wild about it, but in general I prefer the blue to the orange.
 
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Hoppy2105

Little Rock, Arkansas
Apparently it's up to the players right? Hopefully someone else makes the decisions and we see some more orange. (Maybe some blue if we actually get it this year)
 
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HsvIllini

Alabama
Uh oh, looks like all of our shields are incorrect...

Will Wyss ‏@wILLINI4511 1m

Please, everyone... Check your shields... #illini pic.twitter.com/pAReUWoMnG

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Illini4Reel

Champaign, IL.
So, I emailed 247 sports about our outdated logo on their website and I got a quick response stating ,"Thanks for the email. We'll get it updated." :whoo:
 
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IlliniNation05

Champaign, IL
Has anyone seen an updated wallpaper image that has the new Blue I on an Orange background?

Illinois Athletics has this one:

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and this one:

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However, the one I'm referring to isn't up.

Edit: Sorry about the images taking up so much room
 
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ivwilsoniv

Aurora, IL
Uh oh, looks like all of our shields are incorrect...



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Haha, the "Incorrect" shield above was the Shield that I posted the night of the leaks or the morning after. I created it in PowerPoint based off of a small version of the shield on one of the jersey images that were leaked. I then posted it on this board. I tried to get the proportions and colors as correct as I could. Obviously my proportions were a little off, but I think my colors look better.

Anyway, I think it's funny that if you Google "Illinois Victory Shield" or "Illinois Shield" the majority of images that come up are my attempt at getting the shield to the public before the official files were available from Nike or the University. I credit Illinois Loyalty for making my image somewhat viral among Illinois fans. Also, Coach Bellamy posted my version of the shield the other night to announce the Justice Williams commit! :thumb:
 
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IlliniNation05

Champaign, IL
Haha, the "Incorrect" shield above was the Shield that I posted the night of the leaks or the morning after. I created it in PowerPoint based off of a small version of the shield on one of the jersey images that were leaked. I then posted it on this board. I tried to get the proportions and colors as correct as I could. Obviously my proportions were a little off, but I think my colors look better.

Anyway, I think it's funny that if you Google "Illinois Victory Shield" or "Illinois Shield" the majority of images that come up are my attempt at getting the shield to the public before the official files were available from Nike or the University. I credit Illinois Loyalty for making my image somewhat viral among Illinois fans. Also, Coach Bellamy posted my version of the shield the other night to announce the Justice Williams commit! :thumb:

Nearly spit out my drink haha. That's amazing, Well done! :D
 
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i love the all white look but still wish the white helmet was matte finish( that would help modernize the traditional look)

the metallic look of the orange will be great but after seeing the two color all black with orange and all blue with orange from oregon st, oklahoma st and syracuse, i sure wish we would break out the all orange and all blue options.
but i'm not fond of the OSU helmets from last night.
 
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I like the white helmets just fine. They're nice. Sharp. I'm just not a fan of the all-white, "Storm Trooper" getup ... by any team (and every one of 'em seems to have a version of that now). Just soft to me. Real soft. Me? I prefer the Illini go orange-blue-orange at home and orange-white-orange on the road. Nothing to do with tradition. Just think they're the best looks. I do like the white-orange-white at home thus far this season, though, too.

OK, no one else thinks it's funny that Ghost23 hates the all white? :)

FWIW I hate the white helmets in any combo. We already have 2 good ones.
 
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Ghost23

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... your colors are better -- orange and blue
 
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ajerwin96

Belleville / Champaign
Is anyone else worried about our orange helmets and pants looking extremely similar to Nebraska's "red rising" uniforms? I fear that it will be like trying to watch a Wisconsin-Illinois basketball game back when both teams would wear orange and red.
 
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Is anyone else worried about our orange helmets and pants looking extremely similar to Nebraska's "red rising" uniforms? I fear that it will be like trying to watch a Wisconsin-Illinois basketball game back when both teams would wear orange and red.

The white jersey should be more than enough to differentiate. I don't imagine it will be very aesthetically pleasing, however.
 
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illynifan34

That's a winner!!
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Is anyone else worried about our orange helmets and pants looking extremely similar to Nebraska's "red rising" uniforms? I fear that it will be like trying to watch a Wisconsin-Illinois basketball game back when both teams would wear orange and red.


I am worried. I think it shows a lack of attention. We have options with the uniforms and we pick the wrong one on the wrong night.
 
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Groundhogday

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The white jersey should be more than enough to differentiate. I don't imagine it will be very aesthetically pleasing, however.
Yes, the white jersey top will distinguish. I thought we were going to wear the all whites for the night game, but given that we already did that for UW, I guess they want to try something different.

Would have been better to go O-W-O for the Wash game, all white for this game but they didn't have the orange helmets at that time.
 
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orange argyle

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The uniform combos are chosen more on superstition rather than what is/will be aesthetically pleasing
 
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whitesxfan2012

Orange & Blue tweety bird
Louisville, KY
Is blue not a primary school color?

I haven't said much about this uniform topic, but it bothers me we may not see ANY combination of blue for the 2014 Football season.
 
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IlliniNation05

Champaign, IL
Is blue not a primary school color?

I haven't said much about this uniform topic, but it bothers me we may not see ANY combination of blue for the 2014 Football season.

I think 1 of 2 things is happening...

1) The rumors are true, we don't have any of the blue uniforms yet.

2) A poster brought this idea up awhile back...maybe they're going with Orange/White to start the season (warm weather, players won't be as hot) and then Orange/Blue to end the season (introduce the blue once it's cold out).
 
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