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...to switch the black to brown in our uniforms? Now, I know, I know. We've had this conversation before and I'm a douchebag (thanks in advance, TG ). Please forgive my amnesia, though. Plus, I figure that with a new AD here, it may be time to have this conversation again.

Was the reason we went with black simply because we couldn't get equipment to match (pants, gloves, etc.)? If so, that is a pretty big limiting factor, sure. Still, if there were any way possible to make this change, I think it would be absolutely wonderful, and I'm sure that even the most casual fans would appreciate it.

Now, don't get me wrong, I absolutely love our new uniform design! I just don't like the color scheme we're using, not just because one of our main colors is missing. I hate to admit it, but when opposing fans make Halloween cracks in reference to our uniforms...they're kind of right.

Please, commence stone-throwing in 3...2...1...

There are a lot of things you need to consider in this, BO.

For one, despite what our jersey's might say, they're not adidas. In fact, adidas does not even make hockey gear. We're still using some Nike gear and just throwing patches over it. It's not like I'm indulging any secret information here, you can tell just by looking at the orange jerseys they're 2 different shades.

Also, if you look at our other equipment providers, brown just isn't in their pallette.

Bleeding Orange wrote:I hate to admit it, but when opposing fans make Halloween cracks in reference to our uniforms...they're kind of right.

Uh, dude, I went to N.O. Deal with it.

That said, black is not a school color. If the MARCHING BAND can get brown, the hockey team can too.

SaxyIrishTenor wrote:
Uh, dude, I went to N.O. Deal with it.

Yet another reason I find the scheme repulsive.

I don't understand how a company could not make any uni's/equipment with brown. Is it really that hard? Plus, if someone wants to buy it, why not make it?

The cost to provide a product to such a small niche outweighs the benefit to the company that makes it.

BGDrew wrote:The cost to provide a product to such a small niche outweighs the benefit to the company that makes it.

Bingo.

However, I would not be opposed at all to a "third jersey" which is predominately brown.

Maybe a 1984 throwback?

Edit: Here's what I'm talking about.

Throwback hockey jerseys?! AMAZING. Talk about getting people pumped up! I'm pumped and they haven't even done it.

I just thought I would let you know as to the real reason that the hockey team changed colors. Pooch (he is the route of all problems) thought it would be more marketable to go with the balck instead of the brown. It was Pooch's decision and no one elses to change the colors. I guess he thought that more people would wear the jerseys to the game and such if it were black not brown.

bigdog wrote:I just thought I would let you know as to the real reason that the hockey team changed colors. Pooch (he is the route of all problems) thought it would be more marketable to go with the balck instead of the brown. It was Pooch's decision and no one elses to change the colors. I guess he thought that more people would wear the jerseys to the game and such if it were black not brown.

I find it hard to believe that he alone made the color change. He is the head coach; I understand that. But it is unlikely, to me, that he has the be-all/end-all power in that situation, considering what a controversial change it has been. What proof do you have for that claim?

*EDIT* And it's root, not route. Pet peeve.

It's a conspiracy I tell you. I also know he caused the sinking of the Titanic and I saw him dancing with the devil and Hester Pryne!!!!!

I have no proof, do you want me to come out with hidden camera video tape? I was there when the change was made and it was his idea. Believe me or not, I really don't care. Its not like anyone has believed anything else I have said on this site. Everyone for some reason is afraid to blame the coach (a guy who has one of the worst winning % in school history) go figure.

bigdog wrote:I have no proof, do you want me to come out with hidden camera video tape? I was there when the change was made and it was his idea. Believe me or not, I really don't care. Its not like anyone has believed anything else I have said on this site. Everyone for some reason is afraid to blame the coach (a guy who has one of the worst winning % in school history) go figure.

No, but perhaps if you start to back up your claims with some evidence, we might be more inclined to "blame the coach." Someone with a losing record is not necessarily the "route of all problems", as you put it. Until you start to impress with something other than unverifiable propaganda, we'll stick with what we've got.

bigdog wrote:Pooch (he is the route of all problems) thought it would be more marketable to go with the balck instead of the brown. It was Pooch's decision and no one elses to change the colors.

This is not at all an absurd assertion. I'm not sure if he was the only decision maker, but he may have had a strong influence in the decision.

Bad decision by some folks to push for it, and bad decision for the final approvers.