Anthracite unis

[Mr. Porkleone]

Anyone else sick of the recent obsession by the UA coaches and ADs with anthracite uniforms? Red and white has served us well for many years, generations even.  I do not get what is pushing us away from our school colors, other than adding to Nike's bottom line. They say it is a recruiting thing, but we were dead last this year in the SEC, by a long shot, so I'm not sure I buy that. Am I alone? Red and white! Hell no to anthracite!

Kids being kids. Just win baby. This is 1960 anymore. Flash is in. Enjoy

[rhames]

You guys want to be playing in meaningful bowl games in January? This staff is trying hard to give you that and we are only 3 months in.


Chill out

[GO]

I got no problem with the occasional color switch. I'm not the one out there sacrificing my body on Saturday so if the kids enjoy wearing Anthracite let them. Things change.

[Cotton]

Tell that to the 4* recruits that love them.

Just the 4*s?

I hear 5*s don't like them.

[RME]

Good to see the poll options are clearly unbiased and don't favor one side of the argument.

[liljo]

Good to see the poll options are clearly unbiased and don't favor one side of the argument.

my sentiments, exactly!

[Dark Helmet Hog]

I'm more upset about Slobberin Hog than any uniforms.

[HogShat]

Uniform threads are stupid. If the Hogs emerge from the smoke wearing burnt orange, then start a thread. Otherwise, slap a hog on that helmet and get after it.

Thank you!

[colbs]

I'm more upset about Slobberin Hog than any uniforms.

That's more a preference than breaking a tradition.  The university has updated logos and changed courts/fields over the years.

[Sed76]

If Anthracite had been worn in 2006 when McFadden ran all over South Carolina or 2010 in the game against LSU to clinch the Sugar Bowl I think they would be more accepted. Instead they were introduced during a terrible stretch where we have either been mediocre or just downright horrible. I think the John L. coached team went 1-1 in the anthracite while Bielema teams managed to win just 1 game while wearing them and that was against a bad Florida team. If Morris coached teams manage to win a few big games wearing them feelings will change.

[RME]

If Anthracite had been worn in 2006 when McFadden ran all over South Carolina or 2010 in the game against LSU to clinch the Sugar Bowl I think they would be more accepted. Instead they were introduced during a terrible stretch where we have either been mediocre or just downright horrible. I think the John L. coached team went 1-1 in the anthracite while Bielema teams managed to win just 1 game while wearing them and that was against a bad Florida team. If Morris coached teams manage to win a few big games wearing them feelings will change.

If a 9-4 record, #14 ranking, SEC East champion, and bowl game win constitutes a bad team, I'd love for us to be a bad team every year.

[Hawgndaaz]

Anyone else sick of the recent obsession by the UA coaches and ADs with anthracite uniforms? Red and white has served us well for many years, generations even.  I do not get what is pushing us away from our school colors, other than adding to Nike's bottom line. They say it is a recruiting thing, but we were dead last this year in the SEC, by a long shot, so I'm not sure I buy that. Am I alone? Red and white! Hell no to anthracite!

I'm for whatever pisses off the baby boomer fans

[AugustaHog]

I don't love them, but the players do.  We are not Ohio St., Alabama, Michigan, Penn St., etc.  Sometimes different uni combos catch kids' attention.  I don't for one second believe anybody chooses a team because the unis are nice.  It may, however, get them to pay attention to your team a bit more and see what product you have to offer.  It is undeniable that the Oregon uni deal is positively affecting their program.  And the current players love getting to try the new stuff on and show it off.  Let's just make sure that it is well done if we are doing the alternate unis.  They've finally got the anthracites looking better and the Red Hog on the white helmet made a world of difference there. 

[31to6]

If a 9-4 record, #14 ranking, SEC East champion, and bowl game win constitutes a bad team, I'd love for us to be a bad team every year.

No kidding. Any win over SEC Old Guard is a good win. Wins over FL, GA and TN are even better because we get so few shots at them.

[HogtoberFest]

I'm for whatever the head coach thinks will help them market the program to gain more recruits and fans.

Ultimately the goal is the have a nationally respected program that competes for national championships. And since I've never led a program, I'll leave the strategy on how to accomplish that  to them.

[RME]

I'm for whatever pisses off the baby boomer fans

[PintailKiller]

I'm for whatever the head coach thinks will help them market the program to gain more recruits and fans.

Ultimately the goal is the have a nationally respected program that competes for national championships. And since I've never led a program, I'll leave the strategy on how to accomplish that  to them.

This

[elksnort]

Is there anyone who turned us down because we are not sticking to tradition?

This a fallacious comment. I just can't think of the name. Maybe someone can help.

[liljo]

I'm for whatever pisses off the baby boomer fans

That's easy. Just text or Snapchat or otherwise play with your phone while nearly side-swiping me off my Harley. You'll get to meet a very pissed off baby boomer.

Uniform changes, however, will not do it for me. Go Hogs! Whatever the kids that are workin' their tails off to win want to wear is fine with me. Pretty sure that before kickoff I can figure out which team is the Razorbacks.

Woooooo Pig!

[Next1_04]

 

[AirWarren]

I would be for this 24/7. This looks great.

[tbhogfan]

I care about getting great players to come here and winning championships.   If a non-traditional uniform color helps do that, I'm all for it.

[liljo]

I care about getting great players to come here and winning championships.   If a non-traditional uniform color helps do that, I'm all for it.

 

Hammer down, full tilt boogie, WPS Go Hogs!

[sowmonella]

I care about getting great players to come here and winning championships.   If a non-traditional uniform color helps do that, I'm all for it.

A lot of recruits seem to like purple and gold. What say you?

[HogPharmer]

A lot of recruits seem to like purple and gold. What say you?

I say pelt them with corndogs

[Hoggish1]

Those 5 stars overlook the unit colors in return for winning national championships.  Our program these days shouldn't even be mentioned in the same sentence with Bama.

Do not agree.

I could pick a lot of other schools that don't bend to the kids' wishes that are not close to Bama's station in college football.

[Hoggish1]

Not sure if you have noticed but we aren't Bama, not even close. CCM can't put 6 championship rings on the table of the recruits table. Visits are all about having fun so let the recruits wear what they want.

Uh, no.  Recruits are not wearing head bands, they are not coming late to meetings, they are not allowed to eat whatever they want, etc. etc.

So, guess what, they don't wear whatever they think is cool.  Cool is the tradition of this program not some arena football garbage.

[Hoggish1]

Just the 4*s?

I hear 5*s don't like them.

LMAO—you are correct!

[HogtoberFest]

Do not agree.

I could pick a lot of other schools that don't bend to the kids' wishes that are not close to Bama's station in college football.

Can you go ahead and name them?  I can think of only 2 or 3 teams in the country who do not wear alternate uniforms at least once a season.

[Bubba's Bruisers]

Do not agree.

I could pick a lot of other schools that don't bend to the kids' wishes that are not close to Bama's station in college football.

So name all of them you want.  I was responding to a post specifically about Bama.

[Bubba's Bruisers]

Uh, no.  Recruits are not wearing head bands, they are not coming late to meetings, they are not allowed to eat whatever they want, etc. etc.

So, guess what, they don't wear whatever they think is cool.  Cool is the tradition of this program not some arena football garbage.

Cool is winning lots of games, winning the SEC and playing in a playoff.  We have no history of accomplishing that.  So other than that, sure, we have a cool tradition.  That only Hog fans care about.  Too bad we aren't simply recruiting hog fans.

[Dr. Starcs]

Go follow a bunch of recruiting gurus on twitter. Most of the recruits are getting pictures in the antracite. Once a year won't hurt anything. Not trying to make it permanent.

Hey Iceman's here!

Can't believe you were so quite from Saturday night until Sunday night. Lol

[hobhog]

They are divisive. Don't understand why you'd want to disappoint such a large percentage of the fanbase just to appease Nike.

[liljo]

They are divisive. Don't understand why you'd want to disappoint such a large percentage of the fanbase just to appease Nike.

Divisive Hog fans?

Say it ain't so! 

Pick any topic. If it lasts 15 posts on Hogville, most likely somebody will be arguing. The kids putting in the work; bustin' their butts to get better' lifting; running; studying film. If they want to wear anthracite it's okay with me. Just add it to an apparently endless list of things HogVille...fans...will bit-- about.

[presidenthog]

Tell that to the 4* recruits that love them.

[Swestwill66]

I got no problem with the occasional color switch. I'm not the one out there sacrificing my body on Saturday so if the kids enjoy wearing Anthracite let them. Things change.

1920 hog looks kinda like Wiley coyote. 1930 & 1940 look like dufus hogs. 1950 looks like ALF on speed. ( ALF sitcom from 80's )

[hog.goblin]

Anyone else sick of the recent obsession by the UA coaches and ADs with anthracite uniforms? Red and white has served us well for many years, generations even.  I do not get what is pushing us away from our school colors, other than adding to Nike's bottom line. They say it is a recruiting thing, but we were dead last this year in the SEC, by a long shot, so I'm not sure I buy that. Am I alone? Red and white! Hell no to anthracite!

ok chicken little

for one game a year I love it

[Carl Lazlo]

Why break the tradition of no forward passes, leather helmets. Why did they move the goal post back to the end line from the goal line, etc.

That's not tradition lol. Those are rule changes and technological advances in equipment.

[RockyMtnHog]

That's a bogus argument!  If better recruits choose a school base on uniform then we need to order a bunch of red and white Alabama uniforms quick!  They seem to be getting the best recruits not Nike Gray!  If a coaching staff can sell an exciting winning program we'll get the better recruits.  If a kid chooses a school because of a cool uniform he probably a fashion major not a baller!

Recruits do not choose a school based on uniforms, they choose the school that has the best chance to put a ring on their finger and put them in the league (NFL).

[WaltonCollege]

All white is very sick, anthracite is also nice. Sorry not a traditionalist.

[CFB_Fanatic]

This is the least of our worries. I prefer the white on white unis myself, but also like the anthracite.

Either way, the old timers need to get it out of your heads that anyone is going to change the school's colors. Red and white it will always be.

In fact, if the school itself could settle on one shade of red that would be nice wouldn't it?

[redhogchilipepper]

Why break the tradition of no forward passes, leather helmets. Why did they move the goal post back to the end line from the goal line, etc.

We were the cardinals once. Just saying

[Inhogswetrust]

Firstly, I don't care at all myself either way, but the responses that pertain the most douchery are the one's putting down tradition... Solid tea bagging...

I think we need to return to the tradition of cooking our own bread and not slicing it...........

[RazorPiggie]

I don't love or hate the unis. Frito Pie. I think its nice to change them up once or twice a year.

[AirWarren]

All white is very sick, anthracite is also nice. Sorry not a traditionalist.

Me either. Why not win and look good at the same time?


Anthracite. Chrome red helmets every game.

[liljo]

Me either. Why not win and look good at the same time?


Anthracite. Chrome red helmets every game.

Fine by me if that's what the kids like. Like I keep saying, as long as I can tell the Hogs apart from who they're playing, I'm good with it.

And I'm one of the baby boomers. The Hog Call: Tradition. School Colors: Tradition. Fight Song: Tradition. Game day uniforms? C'mon, man, let the kids have some fun.

[secfan30]

I'm sick of people complaining about uniform colors that are worn, at max, once a year.

[ricepig]

Hunter says get used to them! Or, in other words, the players and recruits like them, so they will be used occasionally.

http://www.arkansasrazorbacks.com/from-the-desk-of-your-ad-feb27-2018/

[Pumbaa]

It seems this poll didn't go quite the way it was planned   

[HBeachHog]

Hunter says get used to them! Or, in other words, the players and recruits like them, so they will be used occasionally.

http://www.arkansasrazorbacks.com/from-the-desk-of-your-ad-feb27-2018/

Stunning is that our new AD had to actually address this issue due to "concern" by certain fans....   
Count me as a strong supporter of the alternate uniforms.