2025 Alternate Uniforms

[Lorewarn]

Rhule said that while they don't know, they're anticipating USC being a night game and that was part of what informed the alternate being a blackout. Specifically mentioned black as a mid-day/afternoon game being the least enjoyable scenario.

 

[krc1995]

I guess I was thinking the lights only shine on the field, but with all the LED ribbon lights that’s probably not true.

 

[Hilltop]

After listening to coach on his latest interview, I am more on board. He made a lot of sense, like usual. Man I hope he can really win here. Love what he has to say 99% of the time.

 

[hskrpwr13]

I know some fans on other Husker sites are not happy about this, probably because they are old farts.

I'll take the bait. Why is black so much "cooler" than red? Great if players and fans think its fun to do something different. I just don't understand the fascination with black.

 

[SuperBigFan69]

I'll take the bait. Why is black so much "cooler" than red? Great if players and fans think its fun to do something different. I just don't understand the fascination with black.

Good question!

I did not say the color being black made it cooler, it is just that it is something different that makes it cooler.

For instance, some of the girls teams at my school will have a "Pink Out" it is cool because it is different, it is fun.

 

[SuperBigFan69]

Rhule said that while they don't know, they're anticipating USC being a night game and that was part of what informed the alternate being a blackout. Specifically mentioned black as a mid-day/afternoon game being the least enjoyable scenario.

Good chance it could be 6:30pm...that would be about perfect.

 

[Mavric]

 

[SuperBigFan69]

I know some fans love the idea of "These kids should be honored to play for NU...I would play for free and blah blah blah"

And that is awesome, it is...but recruiting is a sales job and sales creates the most millionaires and the most unemployed people.

So as a salesman you better Texasing find ways to get customers.
Do you NEED to do different unis? No, probably not, does it hurt though? Probably not.

 

[Hilltop]

I know some fans love the idea of "These kids should be honored to play for NU...I would play for free and blah blah blah"

And that is awesome, it is...but recruiting is a sales job and sales creates the most millionaires and the most unemployed people.

So as a salesman you better Texasing find ways to get customers.
Do you NEED to do different unis? No, probably not, does it hurt though? Probably not.

I bet you can't find a single player in the nation making his school decision based on trivial stuff like alternate jerseys. However, anything driving views to our social media and websites, like alternates, is good and is part of the smoke and mirrors of today's marketing. If we can get fan buy in, it will probably be pretty awesome.

 

[CheeseHusker]

The reason why I am unmoved by it is because it's become a cliche. Everybody else does it. NFL teams have been for awhile. And I think it just looks ridiculous if black isn't one of your team colors. I see the term "black for black's sake" tossed around a lot when people talk about uniforms.

Maybe if we won a few games wearing them I might feel differently. They never seem to make us play better anyway.

 

[SuperBigFan69]

I bet you can't find a single player in the nation making his school decision based on trivial stuff like alternate jerseys. However, anything driving views to our social media and websites, like alternates, is good and is part of the smoke and mirrors of today's marketing. If we can get fan buy in, it will probably be pretty awesome.

Totally agree!

 

[Crusader Husker]

I am 57 now. I realize that much of this is not aimed at me. This being said, I do like them. I would like to see them just develop a 3rd uni.

 

[AZRaiderH8r]

I think this is extremely well said by Coach. At the end of the day, how the fans feel about alternate jerseys doesn't mean a damn thing. But if the players are into it, recruits are into it, who cares? Let the kids have fun and for one lousy game, wear black to support the team. Yeesh. /soapbox

 

[Hilltop]

I hope they can get some vendors carrying cheap black shirts outside the stadium for this. You know 1/3rd of our aging fan base will be caught off guard if the only advertising is done on social media. I know some of you will respond with they should be provided but obstacles like shirt size, weather, etc make that really hard. It would also cost 500k even if the shirts were only $5 or $6.

 

[Husker_In_WI]

I hope they can get some vendors carrying cheap black shirts outside the stadium for this. You know 1/3rd of our aging fan base will be caught off guard if the only advertising is done on social media. I know some of you will respond with they should be provided but obstacles like shirt size, weather, etc make that really hard. It would also cost 500k even if the shirts were only $5 or $6.

I'm more worried about the fans that will just intentionally ignore it. I don't love black/white/stripe outs, but I'd participate if I were attending this game. I think the more stubborn older fans wearing red just because they're mad that we're doing it.