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TN Alternate Black Uniform (Updated Again)


Long time reader, first time post. 

Am I a heretic for using too much black here?  I think when done right a black jersey isn' t so bad.  I've always wanted more stripes on the helmet but not too many more.  Also, the black facemask looked better than I thought it would.  So here's my contribution.  Is it worth trying for at least one game this year or is that wishful thinking?

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UPDATE: I'm having too much fun with this.  Here's another one with a black jersey that I like.  Also below are more traditional home and away uniforms with some minor changes.  Enjoy.

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TN_alt_home (via devildogutk)

 

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TN_trad_home (via devildogutk)

 

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TN_trad_away (via devildogutk)

Update 2:  Last update b/c I need to be productive today!  In response to the comment about using orange numbers I made a new uniform.  I borrowed heavily from the Raiders uniform and made this one as simple looking as possible and with clean lines.  I wanted it to look like a throwback and like the jersey for sale at West Town Mall.

Okay I'm done.  I gotta stop this madness.

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TN_alt_raiders (via devildogutk)


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As I've been seeing more of these

I think the Vols could easily be persuaded to go to three stripes on the helmet, thanks to adidas. I’m not even sure if adidas makes helmets…but it’s an easy and logial first step towards change if one was going to be made.

by Will on Jul 2, 2009 10:59 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

You're no heretic.

Everyone has their opinions. I agree with Will; the tri-stripe could be something that we could learn to like pretty quickly.

And welcome to posting!

by Hooper on Jul 2, 2009 11:05 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Thanks for the welcome.

I never connected Adidas and three stripes but you’re right. Some changes to the helmet and a little orange or white piping on the jerseys and you can really have yourself a nice updated look without upsetting even the most strident UT fans. At least I hope….

by devildogutk on Jul 2, 2009 11:12 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Agreed.

I like tradition, but there has to be a balance between that and innovation. Repainting the stripes wouldn’t harm anything and might be really cool.

by Hooper on Jul 3, 2009 12:15 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I like it

Probably not for a permanent change, but a nice change up.

And thanks for commenting and doing this. Glad to hear ya.

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by Joel on Jul 3, 2009 7:33 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I concur.

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by gramsey712 on Jul 3, 2009 11:27 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I like it too.

I’m glad you kept the helmet the same in the new designs.

by Hooper on Jul 3, 2009 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

imho

the numerals on the black jerseys should be orange.

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by hal41605 on Jul 3, 2009 10:20 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Yeah! I agree too. Everyone has their opinions of course. Bravo! I like the new look of their uniforms! And their helmets are awesome! Thumbs up :D

by mariane1 on Jul 3, 2009 10:59 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Welcome to RTT

Got any uniform ideas of your own? ;-)

by Hooper on Jul 3, 2009 11:06 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm glad we all agree.

The stripes on the helmets rule. So how do we lobby for this to Coach Kiffin? ; -)

by devildogutk on Jul 4, 2009 10:48 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Just let us know if you have one in particular you'd like to be your entry.

Will can correct me if I’m wrong, but I think we’re just going to pit one entry per person to make the voting easier.

by Hooper on Jul 6, 2009 3:25 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Sure. That makes sense.

I’ll submit the second one from the top (labeled TN_alt_home) as my official entry.

by devildogutk on Jul 7, 2009 9:17 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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