prototype M football jerseys created by a fan
Here is a link to some prototype uniforms for football that a fan seems to have created: http://umgoblue.com/talk/Concept-Michigan-jerseys-m163569.aspx
I picked up the link following Stonum Woolfolk and Roundtree on twitter. While they seem to like the idea of changing the uniforms, I am a traditionalist, at least with regard to our home uniforms. Anyway just thought it might be fun to discuss. The fan's name is Tom Summers and a link to his twitter can be found here ---> http://twitter.com/#!/t_sizzle7494
Also, if someone could just embed these photos, that would be much appreciated.
edit/ Here are links to the individual prototypes. The guy must have used a Nike model since he forgot to remove the swooshes from the shoes and gloves.
Away: http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5053/5475435492_597361871c_o.jpg
Home: http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5212/5475435350_6edf9b1fd0_o.jpg
Alternate: http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5172/5474838093_dc006b8f6e_o.jpg
February 28th, 2011 at 8:12 PM ^
I'm going to guess that Hoke would say no, but as for my two cents, I kind of like the idea for the white ones, I don't really like the blue ones, and the "maize" one is hideous. I'd kind of like M's jersey to be streamlined a bit, but I'd prefer the current, traditional ones over the ones posted there.
February 28th, 2011 at 10:14 PM ^
but would also say that these are by far the best and most creative attempts I've seen at making alternates, as unnecessary as it is. Very well done and realistic looking too.
February 28th, 2011 at 8:22 PM ^
February 28th, 2011 at 9:09 PM ^
I'm loving the wings on the shoulders, as for the block M on the jersey i don't know if i like it. But I never thought that I would agree to changing the home jersey but I love the wings!
I'm with you. The shoulder wings are awesome. I also like the effort of the M alternative, though it is just a bit over the top.
i agree, it was a good idea but the way they have it, it's just to much. The wings just look right, not like oregon looking all dumb. But man i hope hoke see's this and gets the wings on the shoulders.
February 28th, 2011 at 8:12 PM ^
Let Nike ruin jerseys and people like Ohio State do that "Oregon-style" crap.
That kind of stuff is for middle-schoolers.
Don't mess with the uniforms.
February 28th, 2011 at 8:12 PM ^
I like the concept behind this:
February 28th, 2011 at 8:59 PM ^
are you kidding me? Yost and Crisler are laughing their asses off.
February 28th, 2011 at 11:02 PM ^
Gary Moeller is spinning in his grave.
I bet they are, these uniforms sure aren't tunics and sweaters like they wore in '05.
are the best yet
February 28th, 2011 at 9:20 PM ^
this jersey looks straight out of a Power Rangers movie.
*eye gouch*
February 28th, 2011 at 9:38 PM ^
Wasn't the yellow ranger a chick, though? I guess this'd be Maize Ranger, so that counts for something.
February 28th, 2011 at 8:14 PM ^
I'm gonna go out on a limb here and say this is probably never gonna happen. Nor should it.
February 28th, 2011 at 10:46 PM ^
Don't be such a stick in the mud. Sometimes the craziest ideas are the ones that sprout.
February 28th, 2011 at 8:16 PM ^
I almost wish they would wear these for one game, just to see people throw a temper tantrum.
February 28th, 2011 at 8:19 PM ^
I'm a pretty easy-going guy generally. That said, if these designs even come close to be considered, you will find me standing at the edge of my 25th floor office window preparing to jump.
February 28th, 2011 at 8:16 PM ^
The shoulder wings are sort of interesting, but why are there swooshes on the gloves and shoes and an Adidas logo on the jersey?
it is made from a nike pro combat template, you can basically design any jersey you want you just have to download the template
February 28th, 2011 at 8:16 PM ^
February 28th, 2011 at 9:21 PM ^
We used to do just that. From 1971 - 1975. Take a look.
February 28th, 2011 at 9:37 PM ^
'74 and '75 only.
February 28th, 2011 at 9:45 PM ^
Seriously? I thought we ran those from 71 to 75. Oh well - thanks for the catch.....I still liked them and think they would look seriously cool updated with piping and other treatments.
February 28th, 2011 at 8:19 PM ^
winged helmets. They would look nice on a team with plain helmets, but not with our helmets.
February 28th, 2011 at 8:19 PM ^
I think they are cool but I'm not sure that they are Michigan. If I could be guaranteed that recruits would be more interested I may think about it though.
February 28th, 2011 at 8:21 PM ^
I would also like to see them do something with the whites. Maybe blue pants with yellow trim?
February 28th, 2011 at 8:20 PM ^
I'm less conservative than the average fan. If it helps get kids exicted about coming here and isn't hideous (and the white/yellow one is hideous), I try not to get too worked up about this stuff.
I'm much, much, much more interested in wins and graduation rates.
February 28th, 2011 at 8:26 PM ^
would choose a school/football program - or even "get excited" - based on the uniforms, let him go to Oregon. That kid is obviously in dire need of psychological assistance.
Equally stupid are the freaks who base part/all of their decision on the shoe company associated with the school.
They all can get lost.
February 28th, 2011 at 8:47 PM ^
You know how much recognition the winged helmets have generated for Michigan in the past, right?
I bet there are quite a few players who first became interested in Michigan because of those winged helmets. Were those young men stupid freaks in need of psychological assistance
?Obviously, there are more important factors than uniforms (like winning), but lets not insult 18 year old kids who may actually care about what they look like and the brands they wear.
Er, some of those Oregon players would be nice to have...
February 28th, 2011 at 8:20 PM ^
Call me crazy but I think these designs are ridiculously stupid. I feel kind of bad saying so because the person who designed them probably spent a lot of time on them. That said, my assessment still stands.
February 28th, 2011 at 8:21 PM ^
Yeah, the home ones should never change. The away ones were kinda cool, not sure I want to change to them.
I actually think they were all cool in a novelty sort of way, like it'd cool to see in a picture, but not on the team while they're playing.
February 28th, 2011 at 8:24 PM ^
I think they're all badass. I don't ever want to see them on the field, but they look awesome.
I love the story about Nike approaching PSU and telling them that on a 1 to 10 scale their uniforms are a 1 and PSU coming back, "How can we become a 0". I don't see Hoke and the University doing this except maybe for the spring game as others have stated (BrownJuggernaut) to sell the jerseys to fans but NEVER for real.
I'm old and change scares me.
February 28th, 2011 at 8:24 PM ^
From a merchandising/sales and general opinion of the jerseys perspective, I like them. I think these jerseys would resonate with certain demographics, which could help proliferate the Michigan brand a bit more. More revenue and more exposure is not a bad thing.
From a tradition perspective, absolutely not. Adidas could always make something ike this and sell it, but I don't see us wearing these on the football field. I definitely don't see Hoke letting that happen, especially since he has already said he has never tried to be cool. Helmet stickers before new jerseys.
I'm a tradition guy, so that's the side I tend to go with...
February 28th, 2011 at 8:59 PM ^
Keep the current uniforms, but offer these for sale in stores. Since I don't have a winged helmet to wear, I would gladly wear them on my shoulders.
February 28th, 2011 at 9:49 PM ^
I would consider buying any of these jerseys, though currently it lies behind a white Michigan hockey jersey on the jerseys to buy list.
February 28th, 2011 at 8:26 PM ^
we keep the wings on the helmets eh?
February 28th, 2011 at 8:26 PM ^
I just want Nike unifoms again
February 28th, 2011 at 9:00 PM ^
we have 5 more years of Adidas. I will be in diapers by then.
February 28th, 2011 at 11:58 PM ^
Adidas was willing to go the extra mile to accomodate the University's terms and also gave more money. What's so great about Nike?
Frankly, Nike annoyed me with their "Football is everything" commercial. It was totally antithetical to what the University of Michigan is all about: leaders and best not just on the field, but in the classroom and in the community too.
Plus, by buying Nike you're bankrolling Phil Knight and Oregon football. I'd rather see the Ducks win the Pac-10 (or 11 or 12) than USC, but still.
That's what all this Nike talk is about. They are the best. Simple as that.
Well, there's an airtight closing argument.
may not meet acedemic standards. However, it doesnt mean that he is wrong. As a metter of fact, i agree with his statement. Nike has better looking gear. I hate Adidas ever since my HS had them years ago. We all wanted Nike or LA Gear (dating myself)..
Maybe we should switch to LA Gear, then.
February 28th, 2011 at 8:30 PM ^
edit: wow, i see it took me crazy long to do this. nobody else has posted them all yet, though, so i'll leave it.
February 28th, 2011 at 8:59 PM ^
Love the road whites but the home jerseys should never be messed with. The simple all blue and maize numbers are as iconic as the winged helmet.
February 28th, 2011 at 9:06 PM ^
especially #1. It looked real cool and futuristic yet doesn't really detract from the winged helmet IMO.
February 28th, 2011 at 9:44 PM ^
Except for the pants. I think white jerserys white shorts looks great for european football, but terrible for american football. Switch the pants to yellow and I think it's pretty good