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Nike Founder Phil Knight Hints At New Oregon Football Uniforms

 
Last Saturday, there was some news Duck fans were not expecting to hear. The news from Phil Knight, was there are new uniforms on the way.  On the message boards there has been speculation on what these new jerseys could be and whether it is really time to get new ones. In my opinion a complete new set of jerseys is not yet needed. The recruits love them and everyone else has their varying opinions, which seem to be slowly becoming favorable (It is nice to see a poll for worst uniforms and not to be number one). I like most of the jerseys the way they are, (I am still trying to get used to the " grellow helmets" and the all yellow jerseys), so I would want them to stay the same for at least a few more years. Here are a few suggestions that others have speculated on and whether I approve or disapprove of what the new uniforms could include. Acceptable: A Black Helmet: I know black is not one of Oregon's colors, but ever since we started using black in our sports uniforms, I ... (link)

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