Poll: Do you think it's childish for a grown man or woman to wear a Bama jersey?

Just Win said:

I prefer to simply wear our colors, like a crimson colored golf shirt or button down shirt. Sometimes it may say Alabama, sometimes not. But on the Jersey thing, like many others have stated here, even though I don't feel it's appropriate for me (being over 40), I don't fault anyone else for doing it. Whatever you feel comfortable in. Actually I would prefer to see a stadium full of people in Alabama jerseys if it meant that we could put the "head to toe Houndstooth" outfits back in the closet. An Alabama jersey represents the timelessness of the Alabama program. Houndstooth represents only about the last 12 years of Coach Bryant"s persona. And please don't flame me if it comes across as disrespect to Coach Bryant - nothing could be further from the truth. Just my personal opinion that we need to scale back on the Houndstooth mania that seems to have really exploded in the past 5 years.

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very good perspective...the houndstooth deal just isn't part of our colors, and is quite cliched, pure and simple..

how does dressing up show "respect" for the game? i can understand if it's just what you really feel more comfortable wearing, but how does it show respect? it's a game of football. guys are on the field trying to destroy the man on the other side of the line of scrimmage.

if most of the players were in the stands, they would be wearing t-shirts. just look at the prospects when they show up at the games.

I have 2 Jerseys. A # 7 with Barker on the back from the 92 season. The jersey has 2 patches on the front, a Sugar Bowl and a Century of Champions. I only wear it on Game days, I am thinking of wearing to a game this year.
I also have a Cody game jersey with the BCS patch, SEC, and a Bama patch on the front.
ROLL TIDE

pvilleguru said:

how does dressing up show "respect" for the game? i can understand if it's just what you really feel more comfortable wearing, but how does it show respect? it's a game of football. guys are on the field trying to destroy the man on the other side of the line of scrimmage.

if most of the players were in the stands, they would be wearing t-shirts. just look at the prospects when they show up at the games.

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I think that's an "older generation" thing, kinda like people used to think you just HAD to dress up to go to church, as if God really cares what you look like. No disrespect to them or to you intended, but that was just the way the generations before us were raised...

I think it's childish if you wear any jersey but a bama jersey. Ha.

Let's Roll said:

Growing up, my grandfather was on the Board and we sat in the Box so I always dressed up. In college, as a freshman sorority girl I always wore a dress, hose, and heels (top that, guys!). After that season, I went to sundresses and skirts with sandles. I have always dressed up for games and I always will. I just think it is a sign of respect. Leave the jerseys for the young men playing the game.

Oh-and I think Coach Saban should wear a suit the way Coach Bryant and Coach Stallings did, JMO.

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I agree 100% with ya..I would love to see Coach Saban wear a suit like he did at his 1st A-Day Game..Just a classy look..But as hot as it is this summer..I can't imagine how hot it would be in a suit..Makes me sweat thinking about it..

Boclive said:

. I like to believe I look slightly less ridiculous when I wear a shirt with buttons and a collar. :redface:

I think it's a good question, and I'm surprised at how the voting is going.

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I have a few very nice Bama button-up/collar dress shirts. I also have a nice jersey. I were which ever one fits the occasion.

Let's Roll said:

Growing up, my grandfather was on the Board and we sat in the Box so I always dressed up. In college, as a freshman sorority girl I always wore a dress, hose, and heels (top that, guys!). After that season, I went to sundresses and skirts with sandles. I have always dressed up for games and I always will. I just think it is a sign of respect. Leave the jerseys for the young men playing the game.

Oh-and I think Coach Saban should wear a suit the way Coach Bryant and Coach Stallings did, JMO.

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Love this response. I wish Coach would wear a suit, if not for just one or two games a year. The Penn State game this year is a perfect time.

crimsonbleeder said:

I think that's an "older generation" thing, kinda like people used to think you just HAD to dress up to go to church, as if God really cares what you look like. No disrespect to them or to you intended, but that was just the way the generations before us were raised...

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It's no longer an "older generation" thing. Some of us just happen to believe that ladies and gentleman should typically dress the part. No snark intended, mind you, but that's our case.

so childish, as an alumnus, I would never do it especially put your name on the jersey, who are you trying to fool, are people supposed to think you play on the team? and if so, when did the team start letting the players wear the jerseys to walmart? I guess I am a purist I dont do shakers
, paint any body part nor do i wear a houndstooth hat

Like many here, I don't think it's childish to wear a jersey even though I don't wear them myself.

My reason for not wearing them is that they don't coordinate well with trousers or shorts. They do coordinate with jeans and I don't wear jeans.

Now, I wouldn't mind having one to wear around the house along with gym shorts, but I just can't see paying $40 for something that I'm just going to wear around the house.

I would rather Coach Saban coach in what makes him comfortable and what he feels he can properly do his job in. If that is slacks and a polo shirt then so be it. They obviously coordinate the whole coaching staff one way. CNS isn't Gene Stallings and he isn't The Bear. I want everyone to wear what they want to the game that they are the most comfortable in. If your thing is a suit and tie then wear that, but don't look down on your nose at people who wear jeans and a t-shirt. Are you a better fan than them? A better person? Maybe we ought to be proud of what a passionate fanbase we have instead of trying to break down how a real fan should dress.

BUT I do have to say the Wal-Mart jerseys are hideous and I would never be caught dead in one. But I know what it's like to not have a lot of money. These people can't afford to speand 60 bucks on a real jersey when they can get one at Wal-Mart for 20 so I will not judge them for that. They were good enough fans to get tickets to the game and support The University. RTR.

crimsonbleeder said:

kinda like people used to think you just HAD to dress up to go to church, as if God really cares what you look like.

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".....thou shalt tuck in your shirt and wear a tie. And not one of those stupid 'cartoon' ties either; a grown up one, with stripes or paisleys......"

If you'd read your Bible, you'd remember that part.

I've always thought that it was interesting that many businesses require that you wear a fabric noose around your neck while at work. :biggrin:

bamanut_aj said:

".....thou shalt tuck in your shirt and wear a tie. And not one of those stupid 'cartoon' ties either; a grown up one, with stripes or paisleys......"

If you'd read your Bible, you'd remember that part.

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dangit..I KNEW someone had torn out that page in mine!!!

bamanut_aj said:

".....thou shalt tuck in your shirt and wear a tie. And not one of those stupid 'cartoon' ties either; a grown up one, with stripes or paisleys......"

If you'd read your Bible, you'd remember that part.

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And thy arm candy, be it girlfriend or wife, shall be adorned with a corsage in a color to show team spirit and be adorned with crimson and white ribbons.

That's real old school, I mean old testament.

bayoutider said:

And thy arm candy, be it girlfriend or wife, shall be adorned with a corsage in a color to show team spirit and be adorned with crimson and white ribbons.

That's real old school, I mean old testament.

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LOL...can you imagine Ramp Lady in a dress and a corsage?

colon cowherd likes to poke fun at grownups that do. he's a jackass! it's a free country,whatever trips your trigger!