Tag: Throwback Uniforms

Are you in or out on this alternate Dolphins orange uniform concept?

Are you in or out on this alternate Dolphins orange uniform concept?

Uniforms are a polarizing topic. In nearly every debate on what to wear, you’ll get avid, passionate responses on either side of the fence. That is, of course, with one very notable exception — the Miami Dolphins throwback uniforms. While fans of teams everywhere debate on what the best look is, everyone knows which uniforms move the needle the most for the Dolphins.

Those darn throwbacks, which added a white fit in 2019 but still remain just that: a throwback. The majority of the Dolphins fanbase would seemingly leap to accept a return to heritage for the Dolphins; the support to convert the throwback uniforms to the permanent fitting is overwhelming throughout the fanbase.

Suppose they did. And suppose the team then added an alternate uniform to wear on special occasions and in potential primetime matchups. And, stick with us, suppose they were orange. Would you be in?

Unlike the traffic cone color rush fiasco from earlier in the 2010s, these uniforms are simple, clean, bold and seem to pop in all the right ways — a potentially fantastic addition to Miami’s retro-themed aqua and white kits that are currently considered the currently available throwback options.

What do you say, Dolphins fans? Everyone knows the retro look has support, but how do you feel about this spin on a classic look?

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Russell Wilson voices support for Seahawks throwback uniforms

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson is pushing to see a comeback from the team’s throwback uniforms.

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson probably earned himself a few more points with the 12th Man on Wednesday. Wilson shared a popular edited photo of him wearing Seattle’s classic throwback uniform saying they are a “MUST!”

The Seahawks have had multiple uniforms throughout the years, but their classic royal blue and silver look is iconic. These were the original uniforms worn by the Seahawks from their inception in 1976 up until the 2002 season. Despite slight variations here or there, it is the longest uniform style worn by Seattle in franchise history, and will always have a special place in fans’ hearts.

Unfortunately, the Seahawks have not been able to wear their beloved throwbacks due to an NFL rule regarding helmets. The league has a strict rule in place where players are only allowed one helmet a season, making it illegal for the Seahawks to switch between a silver helmet and their current navy ones.

Some teams, such as the Redskins, do attempt to wear throwback uniforms with their current helmets, but it typically leads to awkward clashes.

However, it is possible the NFL might be ditching this rule entirely, starting in the 2021 season. While no official decision has been made, there are reported discussions in league circles.

Should this be the case and the NFL does away with this rule, then it is hard to imagine the Seahawks wouldn’t be among the first in line to ask Nike – the league’s current exclusive uniform partner – to provide them with their popular throwbacks.

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Rank ‘Em: Recent Notre Dame Alternate Uniforms

I liked the theme of this uniform even if the final look was far from amazing.  I found it hard to read the lettering and even though the helmet was a solid effort, you couldn’t tell it was anything unique other than a different color gold unless the camera was zoomed in.

No. 15 Notre Dame takes on Boston College this Saturday and will be honoring the 1988 national championship squad by wearing throwbacks as a nod to the last title-winning team.  We at FIW would be more excited about a different throwback being made starting Saturday, but we won’t be holding our collective breathes.

If you missed it when they were announced back in August or just simply haven’t seen them for whatever reason yet.

They’re Notre Dame’s nod to 150 years of college football and are done pretty well.  I wish they’d do the actual old-school jersey and not just impersonate the mesh but understand why that wouldn’t so much fly these days.  They’re close enough to the first football jersey I ever owned (shoutout to Ron Powlus and Champion brand) so bring some nostalgia for even me who was far too young in 1988 to remember anything about that championship.

Do you remember all of the alternate uniforms the Irish have worn in the semi-recent history?  If not we’ve put them all together for a refresher and give a letter grade on each of them.

2005, 2006, 2010 Green Jersey

Pages: Page 1, Page 2, Page 3, Page 4, Page 5, Page 6, Page 7, Page 8, Page 9, Page 10, Page 11, Page 12, Page 13

Notre Dame Should Take Extra Step when Throwing it Back

Don’t ask me why I remember this so vividly because I don’t honestly remember. Nor do I remember what year it was that they went away but I assume when the stadium was opened post-renovations in 1997.

When No. 15 Notre Dame hosts Boston College on Saturday afternoon they’ll do so as a significant favorite in a series the Irish haven’t lost in since 2008.

They’ll also be wearing throwback uniforms made to honor the 1988 national championship team when they do so.

Unfortunately I don’t think anyone will be showing off their bare midriff quite like Chris Zorich used to, but I wouldn’t object if someone chose to.

Instead the playing field at Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday should give a nod to not just the 1988 team but the entire Lou Holtz era.

No, they shouldn’t cut the capacity down to under 60,000, even if it’d mean a new sellout streak beginning, but a small, formerly unique characteristic should return Saturday afternoon.

I’m talking about the font of the yard-line markers that used to be one-of-a-kind to Notre Dame Stadium.

There are probably plenty of people reading this who are so young that they have absolutely no clue what I’m talking about. Heck, some that are old enough to remember probably don’t, either. If you’re in that boat, watch the video below and take notice of the yard line markers when you can.

Don’t ask me why I remember this so vividly because I don’t honestly remember. Nor do I remember what year it was that they went away but I assume when the stadium was opened post-renovations in 1997.

It’s an odd request from me I’m sure and I probably sound very old-school in making if. I however I promise I’m not always: I swear I love the video board and am all for the field turf as well as the “ND” on the 50 yard-line.

I just want Saturday for the actual yard-markings to get painted back to how they used to look.

And then left that way forever.

Notre Dame Opens a 19.5 Point Favorite vs. Boston College

Standing between them and a 7-0 home record and a 9-2 overall mark is Boston College who has been known to be a general nuisance over the years.

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No. 15 Notre Dame has the chance Saturday to secure their second-straight undefeated home season. Standing between them and a 7-0 home record and a 9-2 overall mark is Boston College who has been known to be a general nuisance over the years.

Notre Dame has taken six-straight in the Holy War and 15 of 24 all time versus Boston College and will be a significant favorite to do so yet again Saturday, opening as a 19.5 pick.

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Boston College is seeking bowl eligibility as they enter at 5-5. The Eagles will be coming off a bye but lost their last time out, November 9 against Florida State, 38-31.

No. 15 Notre Dame meanwhile will enter at 8-2 and winners of their last three and are still in play for their third-straight ten-win season, which they haven’t accomplished since 1991-93.

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