September 10th, 2011 -- Notre Dame versus Michigan -- Special Throwback Unis

[Paakaa10]

Here's a quote taken from a USA Today article on the uniform unveiling:

The Wolverines uniforms merge elements of jerseys from throughout the school's history. Player numbers also appear on Michigan's famous winged helmet for the first time since the late 1960s.

"The compilation of elements from different eras of Michigan football makes this a unique and special uniform," Michigan athletic director Dave Brandon said. "Our players have seen other schools and professional teams wear throwback uniforms and will now have an opportunity to showcase our tradition in a melding of styles. This will be a special event for our football program, the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor and all of our fans."

[AustinWolv]

A legacy uniform, however, could draw from multiple designs in the history of Michigan football to have the overall legacy of the program reflected in a single uniform design. I believe that this is what the intention was for the design. I'll try to pull up a quote from the uniform reveal to illustrate this.

Bingo.

Not a hard concept to grasp.

[ram29jackson]

I look at it this way...

A throwback would imply that the uniform--as designed--exactly matched a uniform that had been worn by the team in the past. As you've stated multiple times here, this is not the case with the Michigan uniform for this game.

A legacy uniform, however, could draw from multiple designs in the history of Michigan football to have the overall legacy of the program reflected in a single uniform design. I believe that this is what the intention was for the design. I'll try to pull up a quote from the uniform reveal to illustrate this.

well you can look at how you want but heres the actual definition of Legacy

we need to come up with a fancy name to pass off our sorry attempt at a design since we are so confused by the fact that Mich never really had a design other than the helmet for 80 years and more..but like I said, I kind of like the fan replica with the longer sleeves haha

[AustinWolv]

Kind of an angry little guy aren't you?

[ram29jackson]

Kind of an angry little guy aren't you?

nah, just kidding around..and I'm 6' 1 "

[razorback44]

I love the fact that they are using the retro Adidas logo as well on the uniforms. That really sells the while concept of it being a throwback.