Blue jerseys — CONFIRMED

[mrydel]

Why do we need 2 helmets? aren't they both white with different stickers?? How hard is it to change stripes and stickers??

And paint if you want a different color.

[PlanoPony]

Here's the link to purchase tickets for those who were asking:

https://oss.ticketmaster.com/aps/smu/EN ... e8c1304e0e

[PonyKris89]

Just waiting for the announcement of a post game concert featuring: Motley Crue, Ratt & Poison

The Crue was just getting noticed in 83, I don't think Poison and Ratt had surfaced yet. From 80-83, RUSH had put out the Spirit of Radio, Freewill, Tom Sawyer, Red Barchetta, YYZ, Limelight and Subdivisions, just to name a few!

Yep, Rush was the big one for my crowd... But hey, I will stomach any of the other 80's crap they roll out, and yes it will be crap!
I wouldn't mind hearing a little from Yes' 90125 Album though!
Very happy indeed.
I even emailed my Ex to bring herself and my son in from Lubbock for this one!
Everybody do their part and invite your 80's Freak Friends!

[RGV Pony]

Yeah, all the good stuff started in 84 seems like. Shout at the Devil, 1984 etc.

Queen [my dishes please] Maybe?
George Strait, john conlee, dolly Parton.. And who was it that sang I'm gonna hire a whino?

[soccermom]

Our classic helmet is better than all 5 TCU helmets put together.[/quote]
Heck yes...I agree 100%!!

[RepublicanPNY]

SID-Why didn't Nike copy the pant stripe from 1983? It seems like such a waste to make the Jersey as similar as possible but screw up the pants.

I hope we go to the 1983 jersey for our white uniforms too. Those big over the shoulder stripes look horrible.

[ALEX LIFESON]

[quote="RGV Pony"]Yeah, all the good stuff started in 84 seems like. Shout at the Devil, 1984 etc.

Maybe June, Turner and Hart, could wear outfits like Vince Neil, Nikki Sixx and Tommy Lee from that era?

[dbone]

What a big step forward in not fearing the 80's...this is solid progress.

[CenTXpony]

AKA the athletic department is too cheap to get different helmets. Yes, I know they're almost the same, but still.

I'll make you a deal. Each helmet costs $250-$400 depending on what you want (chromed, etc.). Shoot me your email address and I'll send you a pledge card for $40,000 ($400 x 100 helmets) and we'll get them ready.

In all seriousness, they are expensive, but something I'm sure we'll explore in the future.

Appreciate everyone's passion for SMU. You guys are awesome.

Damn my old high school has two different helmets (smaller roster) but that still has to be a good chunk of change....

[NavyCrimson]

Dbone. Couldn't have said it any better. The administration has considered it almost as if it's a voodoo hex if we wear those unis. So much for rational thinking on their part.

I believe one could make the argument that 'their' thinking has held not only the athletic program back but the university as a whole.

[blackoutpony]

My email is [email protected]. Just send it over and we'll get the ball rolling

Nice to have you on the board, Dr. Lori White... Well played, BlackoutPony... Well played...

[SMU SID]

More info on helmets - http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/9829911/uni-watch-explosion-college-football-helmets

[SMUer]

Zane Perry, director of equipment operations at Texas Tech University: When Coach came in, he said he wants to do everything possible to get some more helmets in here, because it adds excitement for the players and helps out with recruiting. So we sent our budget request in to the athletic department and it was approved.

Eh hem. Hint, hint. Nudge, nudge.

Jason Freeman, assistant equipment manager at the University of North Carolina: Last year, we wore the chrome helmets with the Tarheel foot, and that was a one-game thing. Those didn't come out of our budget -- we had our university's marketing firm pay for the helmets. Then they auctioned 'em off after the game to get their money back. I think they sold out within two days.

Is there any way we could get a pre-purchase pledge or set up a private donation fund to do this?

Come on. How sweet are the bottom two?