Oregon continues to "push the envelope" with uni's

[phillycard]

Have any of u guys seen this??



New lids give Ducks new look
By Bob Clark
The Register-Guard
Published: Friday, December 15, 2006

Oh, my.

In what would have otherwise been a routine return to practice Thursday, about half of the Oregon players donned new helmets in a preview of what the Ducks might look like in the Las Vegas Bowl in a week.

And what a look it was, and could be next week.

"You never know with us," offensive coordinator Gary Crowton said. "It's exciting if the players like it and if they like it, that's what it's all about."

Except, most of the Ducks who were interviewed weren't quite sure what to say about their new headgear, which had originally been expected to arrive for use in the regular season.

Was it worth the wait?

"They're interesting," offered quarterback Brady Leaf. "I'm a pretty old-fashioned guy, so I just wear what they give me."

 

[Russ Smith]

Is it supposed to keep them cooler, or more aerodynamic?

An aside, it's not really Oregon that is doing all this, it's Nike, Oregon is basically a Nike subsidiary at the moment, have been for years.

I'm just waiting for the NCAA to come in and say Nike is giving Oregon a competitive advantage.

 

[boisesuns]

I'm just waiting for the NCAA to come in and say Nike is giving Oregon a competitive advantage.

They sure have given the school enough money, but having Ugly uniforms doesn't give them and edge

 

[Russ Smith]

They sure have given the school enough money, but having Ugly uniforms doesn't give them and edge

Yeah but flying in recruits on the private Nike jet sure seems to be one of those things the NCAA might want to look at and decide is that an unfair advantage?

 

[Rivercard]

It looks like something Polly Pocket would wear.

 

[devilfan02]

Yeah but flying in recruits on the private Nike jet sure seems to be one of those things the NCAA might want to look at and decide is that an unfair advantage?

Thats nothing. How bout the $35 million dollar "donation" to upgrade Autzen Staduim and to build a indoor practice facility. How about the rumored $120 million he is getting ready to fork over for a new basketball arena for Oregon. He recently donated $105 million to the Stanford University Graduate Scool of Business (He got his MBA from Stanford. Notice how he didn't donate any money to Stanford Athletics.......). I'm sure all of this is legal but there is a major conflict of interest in these donations. Almost every penny that the Oregon AD possess has come from Knight and Nike. It's a complete joke and I find it hilarious that the NCAA turns a blind eye to it. As long as they get their cut then they stay out if it. Jarrett doesn't pay Leinarts dad enough rent and the world came crashing down on him. The NCAA drive me up the freakin wall

 

[Wildcat05]

What Phil Knight, or as Duck students call him "Uncle Phil" does with his money is completely legal. Oregon definately has a recruiting advantage, but so does any school that has strong alumni donations. I personally know that the University works excrutiatingly hard to court Phil for donations and it pays off. If only my Wildcats would actively go after some big spending alumni that would want to get us some new facilities...

 

[Russ Smith]

What Phil Knight, or as Duck students call him "Uncle Phil" does with his money is completely legal. Oregon definately has a recruiting advantage, but so does any school that has strong alumni donations. I personally know that the University works excrutiatingly hard to court Phil for donations and it pays off. If only my Wildcats would actively go after some big spending alumni that would want to get us some new facilities...

I don't want to hijack the thread too much but a lot of things that used to be legal, have been changed. the NCAA has clear rules about unfair recruiting advantages, a lot of people think Oregon has one because of Nike.

 

[coyoteshockeyfan]

Ugh... I didn't think it would be possible to make the ugliest uniforms in all of sports even worse, but there it is.

 

[devilfan02]

I don't want to hijack the thread too much but a lot of things that used to be legal, have been changed. the NCAA has clear rules about unfair recruiting advantages, a lot of people think Oregon has one because of Nike.

There's no doubt.......

 

[devilfan02]

Ugh... I didn't think it would be possible to make the ugliest uniforms in all of sports even worse, but there it is.

What, you don't like the flames on the puke yellow helmet? Their the Ducks, it goes perfect with their theme. WTF are they thinking?

 

[Mulli]

And they parlayed that advantage getting into the Las Vegas Bowl. Something needs to be done.

 

[Rivercard]

What, you don't like the flames on the puke yellow helmet? Their the Ducks, it goes perfect with their theme. WTF are they thinking?

Oh those are flames. I thought they were just blobs of stuff like what's inside of a lava lamp or something. WTH? I don't get it.

 

[HooverDam]

What Phil Knight, or as Duck students call him "Uncle Phil" does with his money is completely legal. Oregon definately has a recruiting advantage, but so does any school that has strong alumni donations. I personally know that the University works excrutiatingly hard to court Phil for donations and it pays off. If only my Wildcats would actively go after some big spending alumni that would want to get us some new facilities...

Couldn't agree more. How many ASU fans would be complaining if Ira Fullton (or someone else) donated as much to ASU athletics as Knight does to Oregon?

 

[Russ Smith]

Couldn't agree more. How many ASU fans would be complaining if Ira Fullton (or someone else) donated as much to ASU athletics as Knight does to Oregon?

I guess the difference is the close connection Nike has to sports, amateur sports in particular, and recruiting. Being a NIKE school is one thing, being THE Nike school with the private jet to fly in kids like Malik Hairston is a huge advantage when you literally have a multi billion dollar corporation funding your recruiting for you.

Even back on topic there's no way Oregon's uniform situation would be what it is, if it wasn't all funded by Nike. Why do they keep pushign the envelope, because it's not costing them a dime to do it.

 

[HooverDam]

And if the head of Reebok, Puma, New Balance, Adidas or whoever else was an ASU alum and ASU was getting these "advantages", no one here would say anything. Until Oregon actually wins the Pac10, I don't want to hear anything about them having an unfair advantage.

 

[Russ Smith]

And if the head of Reebok, Puma, New Balance, Adidas or whoever else was an ASU alum and ASU was getting these "advantages", no one here would say anything. Until Oregon actually wins the Pac10, I don't want to hear anything about them having an unfair advantage.

I would, but then I'm not an ASU fan.

Well have you noticed how much more competitive Oregon is in football and basketball in recent years? I would argue that's almost entirely due to funding by Nike.

But yes, Nike hasn't bought a Pac 10 title for them yet.

 

[HooverDam]

I would, but then I'm not an ASU fan.

Well have you noticed how much more competitive Oregon is in football and basketball in recent years? I would argue that's almost entirely due to funding by Nike.

But yes, Nike hasn't bought a Pac 10 title for them yet.

Have you noticed how much better SC has been in recent years since Pete Carroll has been there and been able to squeeze more money from boosters? Miami, FSU and Florida have the unfair advantage of sunshine and not being in a hellhole like Lincoln, Neb. Nebraska has the unfair advantage of tradition. Lifes unfair, thats the way it is. I think most NCAA rules are silly and overbearing, and Im glad they haven't gotten involved in Oregons business (yet).

Im watching the Vegas Bowl now, its pretty funny how the white "tred" on OU's sleeves looks like a white block on (standard def) tv. The pattern, plus the way it reflects light makes the sleeves look solid white (like an inversed Jets uniform) on the tv broadcast- pretty hideous unis.

 

[Russ Smith]

Have you noticed how much better SC has been in recent years since Pete Carroll has been there and been able to squeeze more money from boosters? Miami, FSU and Florida have the unfair advantage of sunshine and not being in a hellhole like Lincoln, Neb. Nebraska has the unfair advantage of tradition. Lifes unfair, thats the way it is. I think most NCAA rules are silly and overbearing, and Im glad they haven't gotten involved in Oregons business (yet).

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Hadn't thought of it that way to be honest. I think USC has always had access to great talent, they're just getting more of it, and coaching it better.

But you have a point that may in fact be due to increased money from boosters allowing them to get and retain coaches.

 

[MaoTosiFanClub]

I guess the difference is the close connection Nike has to sports, amateur sports in particular, and recruiting. Being a NIKE school is one thing, being THE Nike school with the private jet to fly in kids like Malik Hairston is a huge advantage when you literally have a multi billion dollar corporation funding your recruiting for you.

Arte Moreno owns the Angels and is still one of Arizona's biggest boosters. Adn Oregon is not the only school with access to a booster's private jet. In fact most schools have at least one alumni that provided a private jet for athletic department use, although I think the NCAA recently outlawed such actions.

 

[Folster]

Im watching the Vegas Bowl now, its pretty funny how the white "tred" on OU's sleeves looks like a white block on (standard def) tv. The pattern, plus the way it reflects light makes the sleeves look solid white (like an inversed Jets uniform) on the tv broadcast- pretty hideous unis.

I have been wondering what the heck that weird pattern on their sleeve was. What does it do? If it does anything why couldn't they make it green to match the uni? It looks ridiculous.

 

[devilalum]

0-1 in the new pee yellow hats.

 

[coyoteshockeyfan]

Even worse, they have that stupid O on the back of the helmet...

 

[Mulli]

Quarterbacks named Leaf are dumb.

 

[spikecop02]

hey,hey, those are not the ugliest uniforms, i will admit those helmets are ugly. i was at the game and man they look realy dumb. But the uniforms are just the theme of the universtiy. Thats the way the do things in Eugene by being diffrent. If you follow the duck week in week out you will grow to love the uniforms.