Jersey Changes?

[tidefanblake]

I agree. The "New Constipated Elephant" logo was a case of someone creating a fix for a problem that didn't exist...Next to the "eye of the tiger" suppository that auburn plasters on everything, it's one of the worst logos in sports. Why? It's an awkward shape, it's busy and it's predominant colors are black and gray. Alabama is NOT black and gray, we are Crimson and white. Nothing about it is instantly recognizeable. I simply will not buy anything with it.

I love the Old Elephant logo you mention, and really like the Cursive A and the Athletic seal that Alabama is going toward now. It's everything that the "new" elepahnt (who's been around ten unfortunate years almost) isn't: Classic, Simple, INSTANTLY recognizeable as representing Alabama, classy and understated, like the University. I'm glad to see that the powers that be are getting away from the constipated elephant, too.

Hopefully it'll be a soon forgotten relic of the DuBose Error.

Just my (correct) opinion,

4Da

Oh, and the uniforms need no changes whatsoever. They're perfect just like they are and have been essentially in the modern era. I mean, would Coca-Cola change the shape of the bottle? Would Chevrolet dump the bowtie? No.

Well its good to know my opinion is also backed up by an expert on the subject....and i'll bet u, 4DA, that it was a Yankee ad firm that came up with that logo (or some corporate relo transfers in B'ham or Atlanta, lol).....And you are right, that logo wreaks of the Dubose era....

 

[NOSty]

What he said....notice before each game in the video Tide Tradition...it says "Our tradition is built on...". Then notice that nowhere in that video does it say "jerseys that never change"

Im not saying we necesarily should change our jerseys...but we dont have to keep the same ones forever just because some people say that it takes away from our tradition

Thank you, Grant. You did a better job of explaining what I was trying to explain!

 

[derek4tide]

Is this the constipated elephant?

I love this logo. And, BTW, it is also on the new (2006) Alabama license plates as well. So, it must be popular. :wink:

 

[NOSty]

I got railed about this 6 months ago, but I'll try it again. Crimson Pants at away games!

I like the white helmets with the crimson jerseys. Only when the opponent is wearing a dark helmet. For example, against Oklahoma. It wouldn't be a "permanent" change, but a game/opponent change.


Crimson pants put on for the first time against ND in Southbend would be hilarious!

 

[NOSty]

Chevy won't get rid of the bowtie, but they have change the clothes(design) of their cars over the years. The bowtie is equal to bama.

 

[Proxigean Tide]

Crimson pants with white jerseys would look pathetic IMHO. If not pathetic, at minimum much too like South Carolina, MSU, Wisconsin, or any number of schools currently sporting this theme.

The simplicity of Bama's uniforms are a large part of their appeal. They are timeless, classic and unique. Also, they look fantastic. I've never, ever seen Bama on the field and thought the opponents uniforms looked better than Alabama's. They are simply too perfect to be bested.

Bama's uniforms are like the American Flag. It might be a bit dated, but its highly recognizable if for no other reason than it hasn't really changed much in the past 100 years. Like the US flag, observers know almost instantaneously who and what the uniforms represent.

Teams that randomly change their uniforms have no identity. Typically, its done to sell tickets and to make bad teams feel a bit better about themselves. Bama should never change its uniform. RTR.