What does everyone think about the new smu uniform look

smu01 · Post by **smu01** » Fri Feb 03, 2006 8:42 am

Call me old fashion but i like the smu look of old. the new look smu has and other schools that are more modern just doesnt do it for me. I think when you change a look like smu had, you take a little away from tradition.......the old blue, red and white to me just looked so much better. now its a darker blue, darker red helmets everything....just not the same watching them...thats just me what do yall think.....

just wanted to post something not so football serious.

Insane_Pony_Posse · Post by **Insane_Pony_Posse** » Fri Feb 03, 2006 9:11 am

I agree.....but I think it's a losing battle.

Each generation wants to be different and it seems the SMU Coaches
or who-ever bends to the pressure the kids place on them to "get with the times & lets update the uniform".

It's like a "gift" they give to the players. The kids get excited about a uniform change. They think they are part of "something new". It is something to talk about, something they can see as instant gratification. It's like their own signature.

Of course you notice schools like Penn State don't let that happen. And there is some argument that by looking more "today" it may catch a young possible recruits eye more so than a "tarditional look". But I still prefer the classic SMU look.

smu01 · Post by **smu01** » Fri Feb 03, 2006 9:16 am

yep i agree..was going to mention penn state but didnt want people saying "were not penn state!" the looks today are just to out there...keep it simply keep tradition..but it is a losing battle......oh well i still have my white helmet with the strips down the middle and old jersy i wore hanging in my office..that will always be the true smu...until that comes back..just wont be the same watching them

NavyCrimson · Post by **NavyCrimson** » Fri Feb 03, 2006 9:20 am

i know that feeling too / i went to a game this past yr & i felt kind of funny rooting for that team in blue helmets & funny looking pants

Original Frank · Post by **Original Frank** » Fri Feb 03, 2006 9:33 am

I'm an oldtimer and I really like the new uniforms. Dark helmets are the thing right now as teams everywhere have been shifting to dark helmets for the last several years (TTech, Miss St, TCU, even Baylor for some games). I can't think of anyone that has shifted from dark helmets to white recently. I think SMU's overall look is terrific. Frankly, they could wear aqua for all I care if it would help them win games!

regis · Post by **regis** » Fri Feb 03, 2006 9:39 am

As long as we're winning, who cares what we wear....maroon, burnt orange, purple. Ok, maybe not purple.

HorsePower · Post by **HorsePower** » Fri Feb 03, 2006 10:56 am

Insane_Pony_Posse wrote: .... there is some argument that by looking more "today" it may catch a young possible recruits eye more so than a "tarditional look". But I still prefer the classic SMU look.

That's a joke. USC, Bama and Oklahoma have old-fashioned .... meaning TRADITIONAL .... uniforms, and they have tons of players interested in going to those schools. If we were to go 9-2 a few times, the recruits will be at Coach Bennett's door.