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May 18, 2016

The new uniform roll-out is in about four hours from now and I’d like to give you guys a reference point on what our old uniforms have looked like.  Reviewing these iterations of the changes and what we have seen over the past 40 years is it any wonder that Pitt has no “brand” whatsoever.

We have to do this the right way, hopefully tonight,and stick with it even if it means getting less money from the apparel companies.

Before we go any father here is another great article from the Pitt News about the return of the script.

(Sorry, I couldn’t bring myself to post the ‘white on white’ uniforms.  They make me a bit sick to my stomach when I see them.)

PRESENT

2013 Pittsburgh Panthers football uniform

2010 Nike Pro Combat Unis

2010 Pittsburgh Panthers football uniform

2009-2012 White on Blue Uniform

2009 - 2012 Pittsburgh Panthers football uniform

 

2009-2012 White on Gold Uniform

2009 - 2012 Pittsburgh Panthers football uniform

 

2009-2012 All Blue Uniform

2009 - 2012 Pittsburgh Panthers football uniform

2007-2008 All Blue Uniform

2007 - 2008 Pittsburgh Panthers football uniform

2005-2006 Blue on Gold Uniform

2005 - 2006 Pittsburgh Panthers football uniform

2005-2006 All Gold Uniform

2005 - 2006 Pittsburgh Panthers football uniform

1990s Retro Uniform

1980s Script Uniform

1970s Blue and Mustard Script Uniform

1960s “Look, We Suck” Blue and Mustard Script Uniform

 

 





Dan… I would bet he is right.

Comment by PittofDreams 05.18.16 @ 9:02 pm

My other bet is that next year… 2017… it’s NEW Pitt Football Unis REDOUX!

Comment by PittofDreams 05.18.16 @ 9:05 pm

The all white FB looks like we’re playing in our skivvies. And the numbers on the whites look really skinny ‘cuz the “beige” outline doesn’t show up. Dhuffdaddy – correct on the Royal Blue!

Like the BBs, tho. Should help the PG score more!

H2PN

Comment by Savannah Panther 05.18.16 @ 9:15 pm

1. The numerals for football are hideous. Block numerals look classic, so that was a downgrade in my opinion. Switch the soccer numerals to the football jerseys.
2. Removing the iconic pant stripe was a mistake.
3. White on white is bad, but Navy helmets are reminiscent of the Naval Academy circa 1994. Only thing worse would be white helmets, so I’m sure we’ll see that combo regularly.
4. Basketball unis need to trim the script similar to the numerals. The soccer uniforms got it right with the trim and the numerals.

Overall, I think the football uniforms took a step backwards.

Comment by dallas mike 05.18.16 @ 9:25 pm

Be careful Mike you don’t chug koolaid and love these 15 month investment you might be called a negative asshole. Go Pens!!

Comment by Upittbaseball 05.18.16 @ 9:36 pm

Suck on that Tampa!

In other news Herman Munster is working on the 50 yard line Panther or Script. He expects it to take 15 months so stay tuned.

Comment by Upittbaseball 05.18.16 @ 9:41 pm

Let me RE-phrase it…

Pens win the Series and Crosby is KEY.

And Pitt’s NEW Much-Anticipated Unis are… to put it simply… a Fashion FAUX PAS!

Comment by PittofDreams 05.18.16 @ 9:43 pm

UPitt… U crack me up.

Comment by PittofDreams 05.18.16 @ 9:44 pm

Seriously, Chryst’s “Block Pitt” Sweatshirt looked better.

Comment by PittofDreams 05.18.16 @ 9:45 pm

News Bulletin…

Phil Jurkovec just tweeted…

“Coach Narduzzi and AD Scott Barnes said WAIT until you see the NEW Unis before you commit to Notre Dame.

I’m OFFICIALLY committed.”

Comment by PittofDreams 05.18.16 @ 10:00 pm

LOL POD

I agree Chryst’s was better even with the Mustard stains from 1 of his 5 dogs before halftime.

Comment by Upittbaseball 05.18.16 @ 10:15 pm

Not even counting the BRATS with Stadium Sauce!

Comment by PittofDreams 05.18.16 @ 10:22 pm

It’s a troll-takeover on the blather. Who would have guessed it!? Very fu**ing predictable Upitt and PoD…you would be upset regardless. Do me a favor…design what you think would be good and get back to me. Otherwise, quit your damn whining! I’m sick of your negativity.

H2P!

Comment by panther94 05.19.16 @ 12:04 am

Here you go…just for you, Upitt and PoD: Cardiac Hill Poll on the new unis

Comment by panther94 05.19.16 @ 12:07 am

Swing and a miss… Really disappointing

As many here pointed out, the numbers on the football unis are fugly. F’n ugly. What is that? You have a this beautiful cursive script and jack it up with some weird looking half block half curved number??? Awful. I hope they fix those next time. Hope they look better when we’re on the field.

No stripe on the pants was also a mistake.

The basketball unis are the same as last year except for the script. Not terrible but could have done better….

I must admit though… The track unis are pretty sweet

#h2p

Comment by Pitt2Cali 05.19.16 @ 12:58 am

White football uni’s are terrible. I’m not sure what University was being represented with those uniform being worn.—The other styles and were not bad but nothing to write home about.

Comment by jrnpitt 05.19.16 @ 2:15 am

With all the talk about fashion, let’s get a few things straight.

Our LB’s did not just quicken their step cause the # font on their jersey was changed. Our WR’s didn’t actually catch a ball last night when the matte blue helmet walked on stage. Our DB’s did not cover the lightning quick WR’s we will face against OK State, UNC, Miami and Clemson or the big WR’s against pedo state, Marshall and VA Tech.

No, our DT’s didn’t suddenly figure out how to stuff GT’s running game because the Pitt script is back on the jersey and the fans surely aren’t knocking down the ticket office doors buying all the season passes they can get their hands on (my psu co-worker bought a mini-plan from the Pitt ticket office yesterday – not a good sign IMO).

That fashion show was Mrs. Barney’s doing – I like that the script is with all sports – now go win some games.

HTP!

Comment by Erie Express 05.19.16 @ 4:40 am

Panther94. Thanks for the link. Oh look, most people like the uniforms.

Some people posting on here cry for change, then when it comes, are NEVER satisfied.

If you expected something different yesterday, you have not been paying any attention. The expectationsc were set and satisfied by Barnes. Unlike with the Stallings hire, he delivered what he promised.

By the wat, you are F_ing blind if you think the whites look like PSU.

All the versions are very unique.

Wipe the tears and move on ladies.

Comment by notrocketscience 05.19.16 @ 5:44 am

Panther… you’re going to point to a Poll of “Kool-Aid Drinkers” as evidence that what we see… isn’t actually what we see?

Not to mention the fact that we’re talking about a grand total of just a few hundred.

Sorry. The Emperor has no clothes. No, he has clothes…and they’re really, really TACKY.

Comment by PittofDreams 05.19.16 @ 6:08 am

After some thought and reflection, I think the thing I dislike most about the football uni’s is that the gold of the helmets seems mismatched to the gold on the jerseys! Just looks off.
All in all, some teams will look great, others not so much, but who cares? Go win some games!! Steelers changed uni’s about 5 times in the 60’s before they got it right!

Comment by JoeKnew 05.19.16 @ 6:15 am

It’s simple. It’s the NUMBERS… and the lack of Stripes on the Pants.

But it’s only temporary. You can bet the Numbers will eventually be changed to something a little less “Medieval” or whatever they are… and the Stripes put back on the pants.

Just a matter of time. But until then, I guess we’ll just have to suffer through it.

Comment by PittofDreams 05.19.16 @ 6:16 am

Panther – just two miserable people taking out there daily frustrations here because they found a community where some will listen to there nonsense.

Comment by Tossing Thabeets 05.19.16 @ 6:28 am

one of the few time I agree with UpittBB … the numbering is atrocious. Especially on the blue unis

Comment by wbb 05.19.16 @ 6:30 am

Joeknew – I thought the same about the helmet gold not matching the other gold. I think the helmet gold would look much better on the pants than tan.

Did anyone else think the Gymnastic unis look more Royal blue than the others? Maybe it’s the sparkles……

Numbers horrible.

Comment by pghFred 05.19.16 @ 6:42 am

The upcoming Throwback unis – I assume they are for rival games. So, I’m confused. Would that be for PSU, da’Cuse, or Miami?

And if only for PSU, does that mean we’ll only wear’em for 2 Home games, and then have to throw them away??

Comment by Savannah Panther 05.19.16 @ 6:45 am

I’ll be doing a follow-up article later but am disappointed on various levels. This could have been a distinct and positive change to really set and continue the Pitt brand in football and they fumbled it badly.

Comment by Reed 05.19.16 @ 7:18 am

AD Barnes trying to create a buzz about the program and all some people on here can do is complain. Would complain if they were hung with a new rope.

Comment by Grizzly1 05.19.16 @ 7:19 am

Grizzly – we all have our opinions. You like them, I don’t really save for the across the board script – which BTW isn’t a new plan by Barnes but was in the works for two years.

I’m doing a piece on it for later…

Comment by Reed 05.19.16 @ 7:52 am

Reed, I’m not crazy about them either, especially the numbers. They are different and some new aspects about them (football uni’s). I think they’re trying to make changes to create excitement about the program and you can’t please everyone.[

Comment by Grizzly1 05.19.16 @ 8:32 am

Very underwhelming. The helmets look exactly the same ( I hate the color), and they don’t match the uni’s, I don’t mind the jersey’s and I actually kinda like the white, but for the life of me I don’t understand the washed out/faded gold pants. And I agree a fat stripe would look nice. Love the baseball uni’s except the block P on the hat. I would have used a Script P, but that’s a minor detail. Basketball uni’s don’t look much different. My favorite is the cheerleading uni… they got that right. All of the other look pretty good.

Comment by PittandPSUgrad 05.19.16 @ 9:56 am

For fucs sake!! They’re uniforms.. Quit your whining and get behind the Panthers….Jesus , Mary and Joseph.

Comment by The Hagen 05.19.16 @ 10:46 pm

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