Buckeyes to Wear Special Nike Uniforms for 2010 Michigan Game

[A Squared]

http://www.ohiostatebuckeyes.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=17300&ATCLID=204979443

Buckeyes to Wear Special Nike Uniforms for 2010 Michigan Game
BEAVERTON, Ore. – Ohio State is one of 10 of the top college football programs that will wear uniquely designed Nike uniforms for at least one game during the 2010 season the company announced today. Ohio State will wear the innovative design for the Michigan game November 27.

Other premier schools participating include the University of Alabama, Boise State University, University of Florida, University of Miami (FL), Oregon State University, University of Pittsburgh, Texas Christian University, Virginia Tech and West Virginia University. The particulars of those events will be announced at the unveiling of the uniforms Sept. 1 in New York.

The Nike Pro Combat System of Dress uniforms the schools will wear are engineered to provide superior protection and durability, while utilizing advanced fabrics and tooling that reduce weight.

Nike worked diligently with each university to bring relevant elements of the school's rich heritage into the futuristic elite fit uniform designs. The collaborations with the universities produced the highly customized uniforms that will be revealed just days prior to the start of the 2010 college football season.

 

[cavincali]

Did it really say it reduces weight?

 

[xAusT1n]

Did it really say it reduces weight?

No, if you were to read it says there is a method with the fiber that reduces the weight of the JERSEY.

 

[Soda]

ics:

Been waiting to use that one for a while :chuckles:

 

[A Squared]

ics:

Been waiting to use that one for a while :chuckles:

maybe if you read the article you could see that the uniforms wont be released til sept 1st so there are no pics until then

 

[Chardon]

maybe if you read the article you could see that the uniforms wont be released til sept 1st so there are no pics until then

ics:

 

[A Squared]

ics:

 

[jerzy234]

• Ohio State will be wearing a special Pro Combat uniform against Michigan on Nov. 27. Further info regarding the design after the Sept. 1 unveiling.

The article is long, but worth a look at the other schools changing uniforms this season. I liked what UVA and Michigan State did.
http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/page2/story?page=lukas/100830_college_football

Virginia Tech is one of the schools part of the Nike Combat Jerseys this season. Here is a leak of what might be their Combat Jersey.

 

[DDJ7777]

Oklahoma 2009...

the U 2009...

FSU 2009...

OSU 2009..

 

[A Squared]

Here are TCUs pro combat uniforms for this year

 

[jerzy234]

Ohio State uniforms for Michigan game to honor 1942 team with military theme
Published: Tuesday, August 31, 2010, 2:35 PM Updated: Tuesday, August 31, 2010, 2:46 PM
Doug Lesmerises, The Plain Dealer Doug Lesmerises, The Plain Dealer

There has been so much talk about the potential schedule change for the Ohio State-Michigan game, fans, as I expected, haven't had time to be angry about the different Nike jerseys for that game. Ahh, remember when all people had to worry about was what the players wore for that game? Those were the days.

Anyway, the Buckeyes might wear some sort of camo base layer. Huh?

Nike will officially unveil the Pro Combat uniforms for the 10 teams involved in the program at an event in New York on Wednesday. But the Miami website has leaked the news release, posting the info from Nike with a Sept. 1 date at the start.

No photos yet, but each uniform is describe. Here is Ohio State's:

Ohio State: Stylized script numbers, a replica U.S. flag on the jersey sleeve and the camouflage-print base layer honor the WWII-bound Buckeyes, National Champions of 1942.

This to me sounds more interesting than the white helmets and white jerseys from last season, which were modeled after the 1954 team. And the background story is right up Jim Tressel's alley. He's searching for Buckeyes who served in the military to add to a display at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center, and supporting the troops is something he focuses on at the Woody and on his website.

The Nike release explains that one representative from each university will be in New York to discuss the design of the uniform, and this shows Tressel's influence as well.

There for Ohio State will be Charles Csuri, who may be Tressel's absolute favorite former Buckeye. Csuri was an Ohio State captain and the MVP of 1942 team as a tackle before earning a Bronze Star for his heroism at the Battle of the Bulge in World War II, then becoming a pioneer in computer animation and a professor at Ohio State. Tressel loves to tell the Csuri story.

So maybe fans still won't like the idea of Ohio State wearing alternate uniforms for the Michigan game. I still think they could find a better game to do something different.

Of course, all of this is still just a way for everyone to make more money, no one will forget that. But that's part of the deal in college sports. And it's hard to argue when it comes to what the what the Buckeyes will be honoring this time around.

We'll just have to see what this camo-print base layer looks like.

By the way, Alabama is wearing a houndstooth check pattern to honor Bear Bryant. We can only be a few years away from the Buckeyes wearing jerseys with a sweatervest stitched onto them to honor Tressel.

http://www.cleveland.com/buckeyeblog/index.ssf/2010/08/ohio_state_uniforms_for_michig.html

 

[camakazee]

Someone from Miami slipped up and released the 9/1 press release today. As mentioned above me OSU is honoring their '42 team, but there is a player-story and a jersey description for every team in the following press release...

http://hurricanesports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/083110aaa.html

BEAVERTON, Ore. (September 1, 2010) -- Today, Nike unveiled high-performance Nike Pro Combat uniforms in new designs for 10 elite college programs that reflect the teams' traditions, character and culture.

Watch the Event Live Here

Nike convened distinguished representatives associated with each university to deliver the uniforms' unique stories:

• Michael Irvin, Miami: NFL Hall of Famer and three-time Super Bowl champion who led the Hurricanes to a National Championship in 1987.

• Marty Lyons, Alabama: Crimson Tide All-America defensive tackle who played for Paul "Bear" Bryant's 1978 National Champion team and went on to an 11-year career with the New York Jets.

• Jerard Rabb, Boise State: Broncos wide receiver on the historic hook and ladder play that propelled Boise State to victory in the 2007 Fiesta Bowl.

• Errict Rhett, Florida: Led Florida in rushing yards all four seasons of his college career and played seven seasons in the NFL.

• Charles Csuri, Ohio State: Decorated WWII veteran and the father of digital art and animation, Csuri first made history as part of the 1942 Buckeyes National Championship team.

• Steve Preece, Oregon State: A key member of Oregon State's 1967 team known as the "Giant Killers," Preece went on to a successful career as defensive back with the Los Angeles Rams.

• Ruben Brown, Pittsburgh: A mainstay on Pitt's offensive line for four years, Brown played for the Buffalo Bills and Chicago Bears, starting in 181 games.

• Matt Lewis, TCU: Equipment Manager for the Horned Frogs who received the game ball after last year's 55-28 victory over Utah, when TCU debuted their '09 Nike Pro Combat uniforms.

• Col. Rock Roszak, Virginia Tech: Alum of Virginia Tech and the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets, Roszak received numerous decorations during 27 years of active duty service in the U.S. Air Force.
• Bob Huggins, West Virginia University: Mountaineer alum and current head basketball coach, Huggins has one of the highest winning percentages in Division I basketball.

The Nike Pro Combat System of Dress

Each team will benefit from the lightweight innovation and flexible protection of the Nike Pro Combat System of Dress, but the similarities end there. Rendered in vivid color palettes and rich in cultural and historical motifs specific to the individual programs, each custom design tells a different story.

"The Nike Pro Combat System of Dress merges innovation and inspiration to deliver the lightest uniform in the industry," said Kris Aman, Global VP and GM of Nike Athletic Training, which includes football. "The designs incorporate cultural cues emblematic of each team's identity and heritage. They're more than uniforms, they're expressions of pride."

Nike designers studied each team's past, present and vision for the future. They immersed themselves in the community and culture of the universities. As a result, the special-edition uniforms capture the soul and spirit of each program.

Key design details from the uniforms include:

• Miami: Tonal Fir palm-frond print emblematic of South Florida incorporated into the jersey numbers, pant and footwear.

• Alabama: Houndstooth check pattern incorporated into the uniform in tribute to legendary coach Paul "Bear" Bryant.

• Boise State: Reflective, Game Royal Bronco head on the uniform echoes the famed blue turf of Bronco stadium.

• Florida: Alligator-skin motif used in the jersey numbers, pant, gloves and footwear inspired by menacing Gator mascot.

• Ohio State: Stylized script numbers, a replica U.S. flag on the jersey sleeve and the camouflage-print base layer honor the WWII-bound Buckeyes, National Champions of 1942.

• Oregon State: Retro design revives a look worn by the victorious 1967 "Giant Killers."

• Pittsburgh: Notched Team Gold jersey numbers and stencil stripe on the helmet evoke steel I-beams in reference to Pittsburgh's steel industry.

• TCU: Icy lizard-skin pattern used throughout the uniform inspired by the scaly body armor of TCU's horned frog mascot and a memorable quote from celebrated coach Leo "Dutch" Meyer.

• Virginia Tech: All-black uniform references the cadet gray-and-black regalia worn by Virginia Tech's original football team and honors the school's current Corps of Cadets.

• West Virginia: A headlamp-like line running front-to-back on the helmet and smudged Black pattern on the uniform pay respect to the region's coal mining industry.

The participating schools all rank in the preseason top 25. The teams plan to wear the uniquely designed uniforms for the games listed below and any other games they may determine at a later date: the University of Alabama (Nov. 13), Boise State University (Sept. 6), University of Florida (Oct. 30), University of Miami (Nov. 20), The Ohio State University (Nov. 27), Oregon State University (Dec. 4), University of Pittsburgh (Nov. 26), TCU (Sept. 4), Virginia Tech (Sept. 6) and West Virginia University (Nov. 26).

 

[DonGilbert]

Camoflauge on the Jerseys? I respect everything the military does but this is probably going to look hideous. At least scUM fans will have something to make fun of while they're bored and down by 50 points.

 

[A Squared]

Camoflauge on the Jerseys? I respect everything the military does but this is probably going to look hideous. At least scUM fans will have something to make fun of while they're bored and down by 50 points.

it said camo on the base layer which is the undershirt and compression shorts

 

[MJA1080]

Those are pretty badass. I can't wait to see our 2010 ones.