Jordan making 1997 throwback gear

Submitted by Wolverine Devotee on

These popped up today on MDen.

I'm very curious if a throwback jersey will be worn on 10/21.

I have some memory of seeing the t-shirt. Anyone remember the original versions of these? These were shirts made back in 1997, they're just now sporting the Jordan logo.

SF Wolverine

September 21st, 2017 at 5:51 PM ^

I mean, I love me some new gear and all, but just exactly how much stuff do they think we can store, let alone buy.  Not a knock on WD at all, just tiring of "new," "classic," "alternate," etc.

And yes, I get that they are paying us.

Wolverine Devotee

September 21st, 2017 at 6:06 PM ^

Yes. I have a token for every major bowl that we've won.

8 Roses, a bottle of Sunkist (1986 Sunkist Fiesta Bowl), box of sugar, artificial orange.

Always looking for stuff to add to include all the bowl wins. 

Wolverine Devotee

September 21st, 2017 at 6:56 PM ^

No, it's an artificial orange......

I only go to sponsors when I can't think of an object for the bowl name. For example the Holiday Bowl in 1994. 

So I'm looking for something that has to do with Thrifty Car Rental since they sponsored it. 

HAIL-YEA

September 21st, 2017 at 9:09 PM ^

To each their own, but what is the significance of the bowl win items if you didn't attend the bowl or get the item as a souvenier from someone who did? What value do they hold if you can replace them at the dollar store? I know that sounds dickish and I don't mean it to be. I know you attend games and buy gear and are a true fan, but why keep a fake orange in your closet and tell yourself it represents the 2000 orange bowl when it has no real connection at all?

Blueblood2991

September 21st, 2017 at 6:31 PM ^

Although Michigan doesn't have the highest paid deal anymore, we still get the highest percentage of merchandise sales of any school. People buy a lot of Mich gear. People have different tastes in Mich gear and want a variety.

It doesn't cost the university any money for them to try a new shirt template, they can only make money. I don't see the issue.

Mr. Yost

September 22nd, 2017 at 1:38 PM ^

Exact a mungo.

I like it for a game considering the context of the game (10 years ago - potentially two top 5 teams). Let's just be undefeated like we were in '97.

Even better, let's LEAVE undefeated like we did in '97.