9/5 Uniforms vs. The U

[PrivateO]

Might as well make a seperate thread from the gameday one.

Here's my thoughts on these:

1. First reaction: Holy crap, these are loud. I really love the idea, but maybe not how it ended up (although they continue to grow on me).

2. I love the actual uniform, just not the helmet. It's just too...big.

3. One of the uniform or the helmet should have the colors switched. This would make it actually look like the MD flag.

4. I think the carbon black helmet would work perfectly with the uniforms.

EDIT: Ughhh, they're growing on me!! As a proud Marylander (who isn't actually a Terp, but roots for them), they're getting better. I wonder if they'll continue to use them or if this is only a one-game deal.

[The Rick]

Here's a picture in case anyone can't watch the game:

[SammyBirdland]

As a Penn State guy, I'm jealous of those uniforms. I think they are freakishly awesome!

[The Rick]

You know what, I like them too. Screw it. It's unconventional, and took some eye training to get used to - But I like them.

[J.D.]

I hated them. Hard. As the game is going, they're growing on me. They're weird, quirky, people hate them... but they're Maryland. Undeniably Maryland. And I'm cool with that.

I'm also grateful that they aren't keeping them around for EVERY game.

[Can_of_corn]

I was fine with the picture till I go to the shoes. Did they have to put the flag on the shoes?

[The Rick]

Dick Vitale chimes in via the Twitter:

Trust me Terps will be judged by how they PLAY not how they LOOK! Has been a PR success ppl talking Terps football @ water cooler Tues.

[SammyBirdland]

I was fine with the picture till I go to the shoes. Did they have to put the flag on the shoes?

I agree. Love the helmets, love the jerseys, not feeling the shoes.

[PrivateO]

You know what, the uniforms are getting people to talk about the university and MD football.

Any publicity is good publicity.

[BaltimoreTerp]

I think point #3 is big. They need to switch one of the two. But I like them much more than I thought.

Stay true to your state! Calvert and Crossland! Go Terps, hon!

[SammyBirdland]

I hope they come out with something off the wall on a regular basis. Like Under Armour East Coast answer to Oregon Ducks and Nike.

[PrivateO]

#TERPS trending on Twitter.

I hope they come out with something off the wall on a regular basis. Like Under Armour East Coast answer to Oregon Ducks and Nike.

Honestly, I think Under Armour just out-Nike'd Nike.

[weams]

As a Penn State guy, I'm jealous of those uniforms. I think they are freakishly awesome!

What, you don't like our swoosh?

[SammyBirdland]

Just saw a shot of the gloves. Awesome!

[SammyBirdland]

What, you don't like our swoosh?

Hey, Penn State had an exciting uniform change this year!

Feb 25, 2011:

Penn State likely will tweak the appearance of its home and road uniform this fall, according to Guido D'Elia, the director of communications and branding for the football team.

Speaking to a class at Penn State, D'Elia indicated the home-uniform white trim around the neck and on the sleeves would be eliminated. Also, the road-uniform blue trim would be eliminated.