OT: Minnesota Football Debuted New Black And White Unis But Most Fans Aren’t Feeling Them

[Tango Two]

Minnesota Football Debuted New Black And White Unis But Most Fans Aren't Feeling Them

Minnesota Football is coming off a 9-4 season including a win in the Guaranteed Rate Bowl and the Gophers are looking to have a big 2022 season. Their

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[colbert17]

Another example of "F" tradition. Why are black uniforms considered "cool"? i never understood sports teams fascination with black uniforms. It seems like it's almost mandatory now that everyone has an alternate black uni.

 

[letitrip2]

I know he is from the Schiano coaching tree - but is it me or does anyone else find P.J. Fleck to be really annoying???

 

[DJ Spanky]

How F'n' Stupid!

 

[RUskoolie]

Is it 2007?

 

[Proud NJ Sports Fan]

Their maroon and yellow uniforms are good

 

[Ataylor1989x]

Opinions on these things can usually be divided purely among generations…..and we all know how boomers feel.

 

[Tango Two]

 

[theRU]

The reason people like black unis is because in an aggressive/physical sport like football, people want to be/look/feel tough and intimidating. Black is generally associated with badassery/evil. They go hand in hand.

 

[JMORC2003]

I know he is from the Schiano coaching tree - but is it me or does anyone else find P.J. Fleck to be really annoying???

nah, he's just a high energy, over-enthusiastic, overly positive guy. it's his thing, his schtick. Players respond to it, donors respond to it. it's helped him climb the ladder even if us old folks find it annoying

 

[JMORC2003]

That last shot of it looks like Penn State unis.

 

[colbert17]

The reason people like black unis is because in an aggressive/physical sport like football, people want to be/look/feel tough and intimidating. Black is generally associated with badassery/evil. They go hand in hand.

I understand your point but I still think it's rather silly. Real badasses and tough guys don't need to cover themselves in black to feel tough. They just are.

Also to your point why do we need black alternate unis in baseball and basketball then? Same reason?

 

[colbert17]

For me one of the beauties of college football growing up was that when you put on a game between top 20 teams you could almost instantly tell by the unis who was playing. I'm pretty clearly on record that I think alt unis are stupid.

 

[anon_ivydyf0amkzay]

I have a bigger problem with the use of the word “fits” in that tweet (via an official school account)…like a desperate attempt to sound cool through incorrect or made up language. 🤦🏻‍♂️

 

[ScarletKid2008]

Black doesn’t work for the minnny uniforms.

but I do love the black alternate for Rutgers being used once a year.

 

[GoodOl'Rutgers]

I don't blame the players... Maroon is an ugly color that looks like dried blood. Their yelow-gold is too loud when there's a lot of it. They clearly welcomed some kind of change.

 

[rurichdog]

Another example of "F" tradition. Why are black uniforms considered "cool"? i never understood sports teams fascination with black uniforms. It seems like it's almost mandatory now that everyone has an alternate black uni.

It's like the teal & purple uniform fad of the early 90's.

 

[ashokan]

The reason people like black unis is because in an aggressive/physical sport like football, people want to be/look/feel tough and intimidating. Black is generally associated with badassery/evil. They go hand in hand.

I recall the USSR often had black uniforms for Olympics
They were like the Klingons of sports

 

[BeantownKnight]

Who's got that gif of Fleck doing his dance moves?

 

[vkj91]

I like them and I like having alternate uniforms. Kids like it and it’s good for merchandise sales

 

[Joey Bags]

Is this their new primary jersey or just their alt?

 

[NewJerseyGuy]

I like them

 

[ddsmugs]

Mean Machine....Longest Yard.

 

[theRU]

I understand your point but I still think it's rather silly. Real badasses and tough guys don't need to cover themselves in black to feel tough. They just are.

Also to your point why do we need black alternate unis in baseball and basketball then? Same reason?

It's just associated with being cool and sleek...

Case in point check out photos of a blacked out (especially matte) Cadillac and then compare that to the pink ones all the makeup ladies drives. Lol

 

[ru-baby]

Fleck is high energy etc but his schtick gets old and glad its not here. GS started much of what he does, but keeps it largely in moderation and mostly doesnt wear it thin.

 

[RUtrumpet92]

That last shot of it looks like Penn State unis.

I liked this comment but feel a little dirty for liking something related to Penn State football.

 

[beaced]

I know he is from the Schiano coaching tree - but is it me or does anyone else find P.J. Fleck to be really annoying???

There are a lot of B1G coaches who will agree with you

 

[beaced]

Black doesn’t work for the minnny uniforms.

but I do love the black alternate for Rutgers being used once a year.

Not only do Blk Unis not represent the school's traditional colors but also they offend my sense of color.RED/SCARLET and WHITE SAY RU OUT LOUD.