It seems as if it’s going to become a tradition year-in for Boise State to don Nike’s sophisticated and high-tech Pro Combat uniforms.
Last year’s uniform worn against Virginia Tech, was intriguing but nothing too extreme: a grey-based uniform with a blue bronco on the right shoulder completed with blue pants, blue shoes and blue helmets. However, with all the controversy regarding the Broncos’ home uniforms and its correlation to the blue turf from the Mountain West presidents, the word blue has nearly turned into a forbidden four letter word amongst other universities in terms of Boise State.
Nike worked around the obstacle and came up with an all white uniform.
Let’s just say Georgia fans should hope there isn’t freak snow storm in Georgia during Saturday night’s game. But, the new jerseys do come with innovating new features: a flywire collar that keeps the jersey in place without adding weight, deflex padding and chain mail mesh to provide two-way airflow to cool and wick sweat off players, a key factor in keeping up with the East Coast humidity (something the Broncos struggled with against Virginia Tech last year). Also, the vapor carbon gloves with the recognizable Bronco logo provide extra durability and grip.
Personally, I’m always impressed in what Nike has to offer come football season. The new attire gives fans and the college football community a reason to want the sporting company to continue to provide college jerseys and sporting apparel.
However, in regards to the new Boise State jersey, it may be a little too white for my liking. The blue-outlined, white helmet adds a new flare Bronco fans are not used to, but the white jersey on top of the white pants may be a bit too overbearing.
Let’s just hope these jerseys blind the eyes of UGA players as much as they do mine.
