Nebraska Away/Road Uniforms - What is your preference?
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CheeseHusker
All-Conference
I will always, always, always prefer the red pants. That's one of those things I am very opinionated about.
I think our current jersey set with the thicker numbers is actually pretty nice. What I'd really like to see is to move the stripes all the way up the shoulder and the numbers underneath, like the ones they wore in the 70s.
I think our current jersey set with the thicker numbers is actually pretty nice. What I'd really like to see is to move the stripes all the way up the shoulder and the numbers underneath, like the ones they wore in the 70s.
The Duke
All-Conference
Kind of similar to our practice jerseys over the last several years. That would be a nice look on game day.
MichiganDad3
All-American
I hate the all whites, and love the red pants.
74Hunter
Banned
Double red stripes down the leg don't look "Nebraska?"There's a reason they're called "surrender whites." They look fine when we win I guess, but c'mon: 4-11? The whites look ok, but I'm not a fan of the two red stripes down the leg- that part doesn't "look" like Nebraska to me.
All that said, winning makes any uniform stylish.
People used to recognize us by the unmistakable beating we put on our opponents.
Huh?
They've been using a version of that since the Devaney era, iirc.
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Kernal
Starter
When paired with a red jersey it looks fine. With all whites, it becomes the key feature of the uniform. I don't like it in that case, because the Nebraska look isn't all white with two big red stripes. That's my opinion.Double red stripes down the leg don't look "Nebraska?"There's a reason they're called "surrender whites." They look fine when we win I guess, but c'mon: 4-11? The whites look ok, but I'm not a fan of the two red stripes down the leg- that part doesn't "look" like Nebraska to me.
All that said, winning makes any uniform stylish.
People used to recognize us by the unmistakable beating we put on our opponents.
Huh?
They've been using a version of that since the Devaney era, iirc.
Anyway, the people who are hitting the weight room, studying the playbook, practicing, and laying it out there on the field are the ones who need to be happy with the uniforms. I happily defer to them.
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74Hunter
Banned
Right on.When paired with a red jersey it looks fine. With all whites, it becomes the key feature of the uniform. I don't like it in that case, because the Nebraska look isn't all white with two big red stripes. That's my opinion.Double red stripes down the leg don't look "Nebraska?"There's a reason they're called "surrender whites." They look fine when we win I guess, but c'mon: 4-11? The whites look ok, but I'm not a fan of the two red stripes down the leg- that part doesn't "look" like Nebraska to me.
All that said, winning makes any uniform stylish.
People used to recognize us by the unmistakable beating we put on our opponents.
Huh?
They've been using a version of that since the Devaney era, iirc.
Anyway, the people who are hitting the weight room, studying the playbook, practicing, and laying it out there on the field are the ones who need to be happy with the uniforms. I happily defer to them.
I prefer the 2001 uniform the best.
To each his own.
CheeseHusker
All-Conference
Actually, in this case I'd eliminate the stripes..... then we've have a perfect modern facsimile of our early 80s uniforms, which were perhaps my favorite set, although that might have more to do with the players who were in them.Kind of similar to our practice jerseys over the last several years. That would be a nice look on game day.
admo
Heisman Trophy Winner
Shoot me. All whites 3 out of 5 road games. White and red cleats look awful except with all white uniforms. Give me the black cleats to go with red pants like when Ahman Green & Scott Frost lit up Missouri (I mean, Davison's miracle catch). Although they didn't have double piping, I do prefer the white stripes
(not a band reference either)
Always need to wear red pants when playing Iowa, Penn State, Alabama, OU, and all teams that have natural grass fields.
Always need to wear red pants when playing Iowa, Penn State, Alabama, OU, and all teams that have natural grass fields.
Here's why we can't wear all white, for any of you slaves to fashion
The most common confusion about the rule which forbids people to wear white after Labor Day is what garments, exactly, are involved. Originally, the restriction applied only to white dress shoes and pumps, which are typically unsuitable for winter weather anyway. At some point, the rule was extended to white clothing, but it was in fact always acceptable to wear “winter white” clothing in cream and other off-white colors. Winter brides have also always been allowed to wear whatever they please.
There are several theories about the rule that governs people who wear white after Labor Day. The first and most sensible is that it reminded people not to wear summer weight clothing during the winter. It may be tempting to don a pair of light pumps in the crisp weather of early fall, but changing weather can make it an unwise decision. By not wearing white shoes after Labor Day, people can ensure that they don't end up with soiled, cold shoes. It is also conceivable that the rule was adopted as part of a larger movement to “educate” the nouveau riche. Older society families were concerned about the fashion etiquette of more recent additions, and established a complex code of fashion rules to guide them.
As you can see, all white uniforms would be a fashion disaster and a haute couture scandal if Nebraska played an Ivy League team or Boston College. If Nebraska actually wore the cream of "Scarlet and Cream" instead of white, they might be able to pull it off...but is it worth the gamble if it will elicit snide comments and raised eye brows?
Also, all man purses, gym bags and knapsacks would have to match any alternate uniform shoes. Never forget the importance of accessorizing when making that first impression while walking into the stadium.
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GSG
Assistant Coach
Here's why we can't wear all white, for any of you slaves to fashion:
The most common confusion about the rule which forbids people to wear white after Labor Day is what garments, exactly, are involved. Originally, the restriction applied only to white dress shoes and pumps, which are typically unsuitable for winter weather anyway. At some point, the rule was extended to white clothing, but it was in fact always acceptable to wear “winter white” clothing in cream and other off-white colors. Winter brides have also always been allowed to wear whatever they please.
There are several theories about the rule that governs people who wear white after Labor Day. The first and most sensible is that it reminded people not to wear summer weight clothing during the winter. It may be tempting to don a pair of light pumps in the crisp weather of early fall, but changing weather can make it an unwise decision. By not wearing white shoes after Labor Day, people can ensure that they don't end up with soiled, cold shoes. It is also conceivable that the rule was adopted as part of a larger movement to “educate” the nouveau riche. Older society families were concerned about the fashion etiquette of more recent additions, and established a complex code of fashion rules to guide them.
As you can see, all white uniforms would be a fashion disaster and a haute couture scandal if Nebraska played an Ivy League team or Boston College. If Nebraska actually wore the cream of "Scarlet and Cream" instead of white, they might be able to pull it off...but is it worth the gamble if it will elicit snide comments and raised eye brows?
Also, all man purses, gym bags and knapsacks would have to match any alternate uniform shoes. Never forget the importance of accessorizing when making that first impression while walking into the stadium.
+1
huskered17
All-Conference
Actually, in this case I'd eliminate the stripes..... then we've have a perfect modern facsimile of our early 80s uniforms, which were perhaps my favorite set, although that might have more to do with the players who were in them.Kind of similar to our practice jerseys over the last several years. That would be a nice look on game day.
Yep. That look would never get old to me.Actually, in this case I'd eliminate the stripes..... then we've have a perfect modern facsimile of our early 80s uniforms, which were perhaps my favorite set, although that might have more to do with the players who were in them.Kind of similar to our practice jerseys over the last several years. That would be a nice look on game day.
GBR!!!
The Duke
All-Conference
+1Here's why we can't wear all white, for any of you slaves to fashion:
The most common confusion about the rule which forbids people to wear white after Labor Day is what garments, exactly, are involved. Originally, the restriction applied only to white dress shoes and pumps, which are typically unsuitable for winter weather anyway. At some point, the rule was extended to white clothing, but it was in fact always acceptable to wear “winter white” clothing in cream and other off-white colors. Winter brides have also always been allowed to wear whatever they please.
There are several theories about the rule that governs people who wear white after Labor Day. The first and most sensible is that it reminded people not to wear summer weight clothing during the winter. It may be tempting to don a pair of light pumps in the crisp weather of early fall, but changing weather can make it an unwise decision. By not wearing white shoes after Labor Day, people can ensure that they don't end up with soiled, cold shoes. It is also conceivable that the rule was adopted as part of a larger movement to “educate” the nouveau riche. Older society families were concerned about the fashion etiquette of more recent additions, and established a complex code of fashion rules to guide them.
As you can see, all white uniforms would be a fashion disaster and a haute couture scandal if Nebraska played an Ivy League team or Boston College. If Nebraska actually wore the cream of "Scarlet and Cream" instead of white, they might be able to pull it off...but is it worth the gamble if it will elicit snide comments and raised eye brows?
Also, all man purses, gym bags and knapsacks would have to match any alternate uniform shoes. Never forget the importance of accessorizing when making that first impression while walking into the stadium.
This was great!
Kiyoat Husker
All-Conference
We need to send this "focus group discussion" to Adidas and see if they will sponsor HuskerBoard to acquire market research.
The Duke
All-Conference
Or we could just wait until the Adidas contract runs out in a few years, and then send it to Nike or Under Armour.We need to send this "focus group discussion" to Adidas and see if they will sponsor HuskerBoard to acquire market research.
