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Why didn't we get alternate uniforms this year?

Discussion in 'RayGator's Swamp Gas' started by touchdownmaker, Nov 16, 2022.

  1. touchdownmaker

    touchdownmaker Freshman

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    Sorry if I missed this. I know there was some discussion early on after Napier was hired that he was going to do black uniforms at some point. But the uniform schedule was pretty traditional this year. We didn't even get the orange jerseys. Was there an explanation given? Should we expect this every year under Napier or was it some sort of coaching exercise where the players have to "earn" alternate uniforms?
     
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  2. cocodrilo

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    Traditional uniforms are fine with me. It's been a pleasant surprise. I hope it stays that way. (I've noticed that it really works for Bama.)
     
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  4. LS1

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    The uniform process is way more complicated than it needs to be. For some stupid reason, it supposedly takes years for a new design to get approved and for the uniforms to be manufactured.
     
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  5. thale410

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    Also better to plug the holes in the ship before you start adorning it in bling. Nothing weaker than getting shellacked in the new hotness hype unis.
     
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  6. defensewinschampionships

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    Because we aren't Oregon?
     
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  7. 2oldgator

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    I like it when I flip the channel on Saturday and recognize the team that’s playing by it’s uniforms. I’m glad CBN is sticking to our more traditional look of blue Jerseys. I just feel like that’s who we are.
    Traditional is not a bad thing. As someone already said on this thread, “it works pretty good for Alabama”.
     
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  8. The_RH_Factor

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    I’ve always thought that wearing black unis meant you were dressing for your own funereal.
     
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  9. exiledgator

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    I'm a traditionalist as well, but understand that kids these days, and more importantly - players, may want alt uniforms.

    I say we compromise and do an alt uniform once every 8-12 years.
     
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  10. UF24ou14

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    Seriously, who cares? I prefer that BN continues to coach and doesn't worry much about fashion design. Games have never been won by the uniforms.
     
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    50. uniforms.
     
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  12. grouchygator

    grouchygator Central Florida Basement Dweller VIP Member

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    "Couldn't afford them"
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  13. ajjaxgator

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    Loves me some stormtrooper unis!
     
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  14. MCB51

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    And my favorite coach, SOS changed us back to those traditional unis..I remember him saying the Gators should be wearing blue
     
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  15. Gatorhead

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    Got rid of the "rug" too..........big fan of going back to grass..........
     
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  16. Saukuf

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    I'm sorry, but F&^&*%^*%^ alternate unis. We ain't Tennessee.....
     
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  17. GameTime1

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    I’m not sure it’s the uniforms responsible for bamas success
     
  18. CadGator

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    I say once every 50 years and based on the fact that we have seen them for the last 10 or so years maybe see them again in 2522?
    That's what I think!
    :p:p:p
     
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  20. g8orbill

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    not a fan of the all black and fail to understand the draw
     
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