I love the simple fact that Hawkeye Twitter is so triggered by a uniform combination. Time for us to break the streak and beat the Hoks!
Uniform Released on Twitter for Iowa game
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I'm not a big fan of these. They looked really cool in the video before TCU, but didn't pop much on the field. They are a little bland, but I like the helmet. Seems like they're letting the players call the shots on jerseys.
I use to agree with you. Then I got involved in coaching and realized real quick that a simple "alternate" uniform does wonders to teenagers. I have no idea why but you throw the craziest stuff out there and they are instantly ramped up and lighter on their feet. I have addressed our athletic boosters and have told them: I am fairly confident if you all purchased us different uniforms every game we would be undefeated.
So what does this mean, if a crazy uniform makes a 20 year athlete try a little harder, get a little more excited, which results in 1 simple play....do it.
I didn't like them in-game, either, but maybe it was better in-person. On TV, it was bland. But maybe context made a difference, TCU was in purple-white-white and it was overcast day as I recall, so contrast was an issue.
IMO they should. They are the ones wearing them.
Pretty tough to make freezing cold takes as soon as you put your idea out there but it’s happened a few times in this thread. (One of which was me)
This is where I’ve arrived on the black jerseys and new combos.
Would I personally prefer some cardinal and gold on all our jerseys? You bet.
But by all indications, the players love the black alternates. So if they want to wear them, and it gets them juiced up? Have at it.
Agreed. Look good, feel good. There's a lot of psychology going on in football. It's why Iowa City has a pink locker room. It's the key to "home field advantage." It's why you should never play Sweet Caroline before the game is over.
Get out of here with your facts, nerd
I felt like Penn State had at least won a couple lately. I think they scored on the last play in Kinnick and the other game at Happy Valley Herky got hit in the nards.
Might be time to upgrade from your 14 inch screen.
I'd rather them swap the black for cardinal. I just hope we don't wear black almost every game like last year.
I mostly agree. I understand the players and the staff like the black. But cardinal and gold are our school colors, and the school is bigger than them.
I haven't read all the posts in this thread, but I'm sure someone has pointed out that Jack Trice's signature will be on the front of the helmet......
That is so bad a$$!
So glad we're honoring Jack in this game. I definitely don't think it's a coincidence that we're doing this when playing against a known racist football program. Love it!
That is so bad a$$!
So glad we're honoring Jack in this game. I definitely don't think it's a coincidence that we're doing this when playing against a known racist football program. Love it!
Wait, the Jack Trice helmet is just a photoshop, right? I know the coaches have new Trice gear, but...that's it.
The Trice concept decal is just that, a concept. I wouldn’t be surprised if we actually had that decal with the new Trice gear the staff just got, but they helmet being floated around isn’t legit
