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The Ohio State Buckeyes won’t look like themselves Saturday in the Big House. Whether OSU’s new look inspires the downtrodden Michigan Wolverines remains to be seen.
What do you think of Jim Tressel’s tradition-laden program wearing throwback uniforms? Is OSU Nike’s puppet, or are the Buckeyes doing a service to future college football players by testing out a new kind of uniform? Would you be interested in buying a replica jersey from the 1954 team?
Here is a news release from OSU with more info. It’s from OSU, but it reads a lot like an advertisement for Nike (Mmmm …):
COLUMBUS — The Ohio State football team will wear a special uniform in its game Nov. 21 at Michigan as part of the Nike Rivalry series. This unique one-time-only tribute pays homage to Ohio State’s 1954 national championship team in its styling and design.
The Buckeyes will be wearing the Nike Pro Combat uniform, a new system of dress and the lightest football uniform Nike has ever created. Ohio State is one of 10 elite football programs to debut the Nike Pro Combat uniform this month before the uniform’s official introduction at the start of the 2010 season.
The Nike Pro Combat uniform is 37 percent lighter than current designs (673 grams vs. 1,061 grams). Nike utilized a four-way stretch twill that does not hold sweat or water and as a result, the new uniforms are 46 percent lighter than the current designs when wet. Overall, the Nike Pro Combat uniform, when wet, is still lighter than the current Ohio State design when completely dry.
Designed from the inside out, the Nike Pro Combat uniform begins with the Nike Pro Combat padded base layer, comprised of dual-density foam cells that absorb, deflect and disperse the impact of on-field collisions. A foam grid intersects the cells to maximize impact absorption and increase flexibility. A hard plastic shield covers the thigh padding where impact frequently occurs.
The new uniforms also feature improved ventilation and breathability. Completing this true system of dress for football is the new Nike Zoom Vapor Fly cleat, which Nike customized for Ohio State featuring the Buckeyes’ team colors, team logo, and chrome-plated outsole.
The uniform draws inspiration from the Buckeyes’ proud football tradition, particularly the teams of the 1950s. In 1954, Ohio State used a goalline stand to defeat Michigan en route to capturing the national championship. To salute that championship team, the Buckeyes are wearing all-white helmets with their clean-look uniforms.
The motto “BUCKEYE TRADITION” is embroidered on the inner collar of every Ohio State jersey collar as well as on the cuff of the Nike Vapor Trail 2.0 gloves.
Limited edition merchandise will be on sale starting at 10 a.m. Saturday in the official Team Shop at the Schottenstein Center. Fans can also get an up-close look at the commemorative ensemble at the Ohio Union’s “Beat Michigan” pep rally Monday at 7:30 p.m. at the Newport Theatre on High Street.
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By Not important
November 17, 2009 11:58 AM | Link to this
So if Michigan beats OSU in these uniforms won’t that be a slap in the face to the 1954 championship team?
By Bigboy
November 17, 2009 12:43 PM | Link to this
Why dosen’t the players from the 1954 championship team play, then maybe Michigan has a chance….probably not
By David
November 17, 2009 2:24 PM | Link to this
Bigboy, that was hilarious… :)
By Marc R
November 17, 2009 3:51 PM | Link to this
As a huge Michigan fan, I have to approve of Bigboy’s comments. Totally hilarious. Maybe we can get the Big Ten to enact that as a rule. I’m not sure that the Michigan defense could even stop them though.
By Hank
November 17, 2009 5:36 PM | Link to this
I never thought the Ol’ Sweater Vest would approve of anything but the current uniforms.
By E
November 18, 2009 8:38 AM | Link to this
Ahhh, but when there is tons of money involved and lucrative endorsements…..I am sure the “Ol’ Sweater Vest” will fold like most.
By impartial observer
November 18, 2009 8:52 AM | Link to this
Why does the DDN give more press to Ohio State than UD or Wright St? It is the Dayton Daily News, not the Columbus Daily News, is it not?
By who cares
November 18, 2009 11:12 AM | Link to this
impartial: stop complaining! ohio state has always been ohio’s number 1 college football team. cincy is good. but ohio state is always good. and ohio state is about to play in the best college football rivalry. so get over it
By Centerville Buckeye
November 18, 2009 1:00 PM | Link to this
hey impartial observer — the reason OSU gets more pub than UD or Wright State is that the greater Dayton people have more interest in OSU football than UD or WSU football! Einstein
By Uniforms
November 18, 2009 1:49 PM | Link to this
The uniforms are ugly, just like OSU’s cheerleaders.
By duh
November 18, 2009 2:07 PM | Link to this
Really? You want them to put more coverage on Wright State’s football team, impartial? That’s a pretty boneheaded statement.
By open your eyes
November 18, 2009 2:29 PM | Link to this
Dear IMPARTIAL OBSERVER- In case you missed it(which you obviously did) DDN had a UD basketball headline on last Sunday’s sport section (TOP OF THE PAGE), even though OSU won a close game for the Big Ten title with IOWA. you couldn’t be more wrong if you tried.
By Remember
November 18, 2009 5:13 PM | Link to this
Michigan will also be wearing throwback uniforms……back to when they last beat Ohio State.
By Earl Bruce
November 18, 2009 8:46 PM | Link to this
The Bucks changed their uniforms after the 2002 Championship season ( adding the black stripes, taking out the gray) and have not won a Championship since. Probably with these uniforms Prior will break his leg… All about $$$$$
By Bo Schembechler
November 18, 2009 9:32 PM | Link to this
Hey Earl Bruce! you are still an idiot!! I hope Rich and the boys kick your a—-s!!! Good luck Mike Shaw, I would not have went to be a butteye either!!!
By tom
November 18, 2009 9:44 PM | Link to this
They still couldn’t beat U of F!
By Money Money
November 18, 2009 10:02 PM | Link to this
Being an OSU fan and enduring the ribbing from everybody about out win/loss record in the championship game is no big deal. I’d ALWAYS want a shot at the title NO MATTER WHAT!! But these throwback jerseys stink! What a money-grab idea. Can’t defend my team against this boneheaded move.
By jay
November 19, 2009 6:31 AM | Link to this
Remember, you mean Michigan’s helmets will be LEATHER. THE BEST WAY TO GET A MICHIGAN GRADUATE OFF YOUR PORCH ???? PAY FOR THE PIZZA
By Irvin
November 19, 2009 10:12 AM | Link to this
Uniforms do not make plays: The true proof in the pudding is the players ability to play as a team and not the fashion displayed… Go State!
By Phil Knight
November 19, 2009 10:34 AM | Link to this
Mentioning Nike 13 times in an eight paragraph release doesn’t seem excessive to me. If fact, replacing those ugly Buckeye leaves with a Nike Swoosh on the OSU helmets would look beautiful. Can’t wait for the Rose Bowl with OSU-Oregon, what a marketing opportunity.
By osuwsufan
November 19, 2009 2:18 PM | Link to this
I am so tired of DDN and WHIO always focusing on UD. There are other teams in the area and state! Wright State has a great basketball team and all you hear about is UD. And of course, as openyoureyes mentioned, OSU won a huge game and the Rose Bowl bid and UD gets all the headlines in DDN and on the radio/TV. Enough about UD.
By CosmicJimmy
November 21, 2009 12:45 PM | Link to this
Those uniforms belong on goatherders. If the Bucks wear them in the Rose Bowl, they’ll be laughed out of Pasadena! “Honey, look, the circus is in town…”
By Wholesale sunglasses
June 4, 2010 7:22 AM | Link to this
Enjoyed reading the report - most informative thanks
By electronic cig
June 7, 2010 1:02 AM | Link to this
this is fun
By Cheap Insurance Quotes
June 16, 2010 3:18 PM | Link to this
This guy is really lucky !
By best registry cleaner
July 30, 2010 5:44 PM | Link to this
thank! for this news it’s a good infomation !
By physiotherapist
December 10, 2010 11:07 PM | Link to this
Beneficial info and excellent design you got here! I want to thank you for sharing your ideas and putting the time into the stuff you publish! Great work!
By computer repair
January 2, 2011 9:33 AM | Link to this
Beneficial info and excellent design you got here! I want to thank you for sharing your ideas and putting the time into the stuff you publish! Great work!
By DiabriskCress
February 27, 2011 5:41 PM | Link to this
No, well, this obviously should not be placed on the Internet.