Uniform Obsession
For those of you that have talked to me on the side a little, you may know that I have this enormous obsession with uniforms and the way they look. Just to let you know, I'm not the originator of this obsession, and it is shared by many. One of my daily blog hits is the "uniwatch" which can be found at www.uniwatchblog.com. This guy is a little over the top with stuff, but gets to write for ESPN.com and Sports Illustrated now and again, so I guess some obsessions can go legit.
But, just to let you know, there are some teams out there in football that have some ABSOLUTELY AWESOME looks that they throw down. There are some that could use some advice...but I'll keep quiet. No reason to ruffle sleeping feathers, right. It does get frustrating when we get teams that play white on white...it makes it hard for us as photographers, and I can just imagine how it is for the players, referees, coaches, and by all means, the fans.
But, just to let you know, there are some teams out there in football that have some ABSOLUTELY AWESOME looks that they throw down. There are some that could use some advice...but I'll keep quiet. No reason to ruffle sleeping feathers, right. It does get frustrating when we get teams that play white on white...it makes it hard for us as photographers, and I can just imagine how it is for the players, referees, coaches, and by all means, the fans.
Good news though...from what I am understanding is that Burleson is going back to a Red....PERFECT move as you are the only team in Brazos Valley that actually sports red and black - wear the red proudly. Cleburne is going to be sporting an old gold look that I'm anxiously awaiting to see. But, at least now there are a few less teams wearing white, and a few more going to the colors. If it weren't for those darned budgets...it would be so cool if everone could wear colors at home and the whites on the road...or the other way around. Until then, help us if/when Rio Vista/Brock/Alvarado play each other...please have those secondaries ready!!!But just an FYI...according to the "uniwatch", white v white has actually been done before in the NFL. Here is a brief exerpt from the bottom of the August 12th entry...Good stuff! Click the links for the photos. I laughed pretty hard because we know the feeling!!!
Many of you may know the story of the 1964 game when the Vikings and Lions both showed up wearing white jerseys, but most of you have probably never seen photos of it before. The Vikes were the home team, so they had someone run over to their practice facility to get the team’s purple jerseys. After a quick wardrobe switcheroo during the second quarter, they were solid grape. Über-thanks to Larry Wiederecht for these tremendous screen grabs.
