Doing Erk proud
So, what does everyone think? I’m speaking, of course, about the new uniforms we’ll be wearing against Boise State on September 3rd. A quick perusal of the Dawgosphere reveals more negative than positive reactions, I see.
You know, I must admit that my first reaction wasn’t entirely favorable. But I think this had more to do with just how different these new uniforms look. It was, quite honestly, a shock upon first glance, even though we had been forewarned, so to speak.
But, after some rumination and reflection, I’ve come to decide that I do indeed like these here fancy new uniforms. Particularly the red stripe continuing down the face mask. Because it reminds me of something:
Look, these new uniforms ain’t for us. They’re for the players. And if these uniforms make our players happy and excited, then I’m happy and excited.
Go Dawgs!
Year of the Dawg 
Saturday August 20th, 2011 \pm\31 12:13 pm at 12:13 pm
Good point. I didn’t like the stripe, but the Erk reference is outstanding.
Sunday August 21st, 2011 \am\31 9:31 am at 9:31 am
Thanks for stopping by and thanks for the kind words.
Saturday August 20th, 2011 \pm\31 1:40 pm at 1:40 pm
The Erk reference is very nice. However, I can assure you the design morons in Oregon have no clue who he is. Their obsession is change for the sake of change.
I will try to keep focusing on the Erk reference. That will make this all a little more palatable to me.
The uniforms are terrifically ugly and it looks to me as if Nike is almost TRYING to elicit a negative response from the fan base. The overwhelming resposes to these uniforms are negative, but maybe there is just a wide generational divide between the players and the alumni over 40 (which is me and my friends and siblings).
Sunday August 21st, 2011 \am\31 9:42 am at 9:42 am
I have a very good friend who has, throughout our relationship, given me lots of very good advice. I don’t always listen to her and it is usually to my detriment. That said, one of the things she taught me long ago is to only worry about things I can control.
As you say, there is very little doubt in my mind that Nike knows or cares about Erk Russell. But I know and care about him. I can’t control what the uniforms look like, but I do have control over my interpretation of its appearance. And I choose to believe the red stripe on the facemask is in tribute to Erk.
You make a good point about this generational divide between players and most of us fans. I’m still trying to figure out the whole “Soldier Boy (Superman)” dance. I’m afraid I look a bit like Gary and Verne attempting it.
Go Dawgs!