Moose Posted October 8, 2006 Share Posted October 8, 2006 The game isn't on TV here, but every "highlight" they show of the Bills-Bears game makes me sick... and it isn't just because of the Bills' ineptitude today. Our team goes to a storied NFL stadium, playing against an old-school team with a classic look and throwback-style play - and we look (and play) like frickin' Ass Clowns!!! Damn it, I cannot stand those hideous yoke uniforms! What is our record in those anyway? I bet it's something like 5-40 or even worse. I believe how a team looks is an important factor in how a team plays. It has to do with pride and self-respect. These away uniforms are a joke (so are the home ones, but not as bad) and they have to go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvermike Posted October 8, 2006 Share Posted October 8, 2006 Well, our only winning season since 1999 came in them in 2004, so I'll bet we're a little better than 5-40. When we have an offseason with nothing else to worry about, we can talk about the uniforms. When we lose, I'd rather the team focus on the players and the game plan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbillsfan12 Posted October 8, 2006 Share Posted October 8, 2006 throw tradition out the window, cause it's all about the money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Posted October 8, 2006 Share Posted October 8, 2006 I thought they should have switched back to the previous uniforms this past offseason. They should have gotten rid of as many connections to the losing Donahoe Bills as possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbillsfan12 Posted October 8, 2006 Share Posted October 8, 2006 agreed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHOUTBOX MONSTER! Posted October 8, 2006 Share Posted October 8, 2006 I agree they looked like clowns today and I don't like the uniforms. However, there is a league mandated rule that says a team can't change a uniform set within 5 years of a previous change. The Bills first season with this set was in 2002 meaning that next year we have the ability to change. I have every reason to believe that the new leadership will bring back some sort of classy look for the Bills next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disco Posted October 8, 2006 Share Posted October 8, 2006 I agree they looked like clowns today and I don't like the uniforms. However, there is a league mandated rule that says a team can't change a uniform set within 5 years of a previous change. The Bills first season with this set was in 2002 meaning that next year we have the ability to change. I have every reason to believe that the new leadership will bring back some sort of classy look for the Bills next year. 799070[/snapback] clown uniforms? wait, are you sure you weren't watching sabres highlights? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corp000085 Posted October 8, 2006 Share Posted October 8, 2006 clown uniforms? wait, are you sure you weren't watching sabres highlights? 799072[/snapback] no, he was talking about the bills... if he were mentioning the sabres, "winner's" would be in place of "clown" in his sentence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indy Dave Posted October 8, 2006 Share Posted October 8, 2006 Agreed. The outcry with the Sabres new uniforms, while deserved, was much louder than when the Bills first put these hideous things on display. I can't stand those uniforms, especially the road jerseys. Even the new Sabres jerseys are already starting to grow on me; the Bills' jerseys still look like crap all these years later. They were selling the authentic road Willis jersey this week for a cheap $89 and I still couldn't pull the trigger. Hopefully we have new threads next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted October 8, 2006 Share Posted October 8, 2006 Yeah that's it. The Bills suck because of their uniforms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moose Posted October 8, 2006 Author Share Posted October 8, 2006 the Bills' jerseys still look like crap all these years later.799249[/snapback] Good graphic design always stands the test of time. Bad design becomes more and more obvious the longer it sees the light of day. (Take a really objective look at those Bears uniforms... they are purely classic.) Hopefully we have new threads next year. 799249[/snapback] Can I have an 'AMEN'? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moose Posted October 8, 2006 Author Share Posted October 8, 2006 Yeah that's it. The Bills suck because of their uniforms. 799252[/snapback] That isn't what I said, my friend. What I was trying to say is that how a team looks is an essential part of the pride, confidence and self-respect that is one important factor in building a winning tradition. A team can look great and lose badly [see the 2006 version of the New York Yankees ], but how many teams with putrid, hideous uniforms have you seen win a championship? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted October 9, 2006 Share Posted October 9, 2006 That isn't what I said, my friend. What I was trying to say is that how a team looks is an essential part of the pride, confidence and self-respect that is one important factor in building a winning tradition. A team can look great and lose badly [see the 2006 version of the New York Yankees ], but how many teams with putrid, hideous uniforms have you seen win a championship? 799276[/snapback] That's exactly what you said and you just said it again. You're saying that a team with crap uniforms don't win championships. You honestly think that professional athletes will look at their uniform and say: "Ok, these look like crap, I look like crap, therefore I will not give 100%." Again my response is: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catholic Guilt Posted October 9, 2006 Share Posted October 9, 2006 We could hire Larry Quinn to design a new Bills uniform. He knows what looks good and what the public wants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moose Posted October 9, 2006 Author Share Posted October 9, 2006 That's exactly what you said and you just said it again. You're saying that a team with crap uniforms don't win championships. You honestly think that professional athletes will look at their uniform and say: "Ok, these look like crap, I look like crap, therefore I will not give 100%." Again my response is: 799301[/snapback] Okay, fair enough... perhaps that IS what I'm saying. Surely, one cannot look like mega-crap and play like a champion at the same time. My response is "How well did the Tampa Bay Bucs play in their old swishy swashbuckler uniforms?" Be sure to scoll down to the Uniforms, Colors and Logos section about "Buccaneer Bruce!" [Worthy of note: the Bucs have never worn throw-back uniforms since abandoning their old look.] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apuszczalowski Posted October 9, 2006 Share Posted October 9, 2006 What is it with the City of Buffalo and the fans whining about the look of their teams? Do the fans only get TLC when games aren't on and are forced to watch all the fashion shows on it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cåblelady Posted October 9, 2006 Share Posted October 9, 2006 It's the curse of the white on white......I tell ya. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCBongo Posted October 9, 2006 Share Posted October 9, 2006 Yeah that's it. The Bills suck because of their uniforms. 799252[/snapback] Not what he was saying, just like school uniforms, if you look good, chances are you perform better. The only way tradional Bills uniforms would have helped us today was if they were filled with traditonal Bills (Wolford and Ballard would be a good start). Needless to say an ass-whooping like this looks worse in these ugly not even world leauge of American football unis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted October 9, 2006 Share Posted October 9, 2006 Not what he was saying, just like school uniforms, if you look good, chances are you perform better. The only way tradional Bills uniforms would have helped us today was if they were filled with traditonal Bills (Wolford and Ballard would be a good start). Needless to say an ass-whooping like this looks worse in these ugly not even world leauge of American football unis. 799377[/snapback] Implying that a teams uniforms affect their performance is idiotic at best. What the two of you are saying that the NFL players have self esteem problems. Be sure to scoll down to the Uniforms, Colors and Logos section about "Buccaneer Bruce!" [Worthy of note: the Bucs have never worn throw-back uniforms since abandoning their old look.] We can also show plenty of teams with classic style unis that have never won a championship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2020 Our Year For Sure Posted October 9, 2006 Share Posted October 9, 2006 The Bucs new uniforms are modern and hideous also, though. As are the Ravens...and the Patriots... That said, I agree those road unis have to go. But because I can't stand looking at them, not because they'll play better. I love the home blues though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyDingo Posted October 9, 2006 Share Posted October 9, 2006 I vote for Blue Helmets with Red Jerseys and a White Buffalo. An INSTANT CLASSIC! HOO-YAH! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgia Bill Posted October 9, 2006 Share Posted October 9, 2006 The game isn't on TV here, but every "highlight" they show of the Bills-Bears game makes me sick... and it isn't just because of the Bills' ineptitude today. Our team goes to a storied NFL stadium, playing against an old-school team with a classic look and throwback-style play - and we look (and play) like frickin' Ass Clowns!!! Damn it, I cannot stand those hideous yoke uniforms! What is our record in those anyway? I bet it's something like 5-40 or even worse. " It simply amazes me that after a loss like this your biggest complaint is that our uniforms aren't cool enough. Did you check out the score, man? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BILLS4LIFE Posted October 9, 2006 Share Posted October 9, 2006 I actually like the away jerseys better than our old away ones and better than the new home jersey. As for them being clowns,well they do that no matter what theyre weariing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffOrange Posted October 9, 2006 Share Posted October 9, 2006 On the uniforms: they suck. Man, TD didn't get anything right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanker Posted October 9, 2006 Share Posted October 9, 2006 It's the curse of the white on white......I tell ya. 799372[/snapback] You've made me a believer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dib Posted October 9, 2006 Share Posted October 9, 2006 I believe how a team looks is an important factor in how a team plays. It has to do with pride and self-respect. Then the Sabres should be 0-3 in their banana slug sweaters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boltuprite Posted October 10, 2006 Share Posted October 10, 2006 no offense, but between the Bills and the Sabres, Buffalo now has the distinction of having two of the ugliest uniforms in professional sports. Bills -Bring back the blue jerseys from the 80's Sabres - Bring Back the Gil Perrault era Blue and Gold and the original Sabre crest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramius Posted October 10, 2006 Share Posted October 10, 2006 Okay, fair enough... perhaps that IS what I'm saying. Surely, one cannot look like mega-crap and play like a champion at the same time. My response is "How well did the Tampa Bay Bucs play in their old swishy swashbuckler uniforms?" Be sure to scoll down to the Uniforms, Colors and Logos section about "Buccaneer Bruce!" [Worthy of note: the Bucs have never worn throw-back uniforms since abandoning their old look.] 799342[/snapback] yes, obviously the Buccs started winning back in the late 90's because they changed their uniforms, NOT because they hired Tony Dungy, Monte Kiffin installed/invented the Tampa 2 defense, and they collected quite a bit of talent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apuszczalowski Posted October 10, 2006 Share Posted October 10, 2006 yes, obviously the Buccs started winning back in the late 90's because they changed their uniforms, NOT because they hired Tony Dungy, Monte Kiffin installed/invented the Tampa 2 defense, and they collected quite a bit of talent. 800630[/snapback] Nope it was uniforms Good looking uniforms = Championships Thats why the Sabres are 3-0 to start the season and have been picked to win the cup by about 60% of all the media I really doubt the players are affected by having to wear an ugly jersey because I really doubt they care if they have an ugly logo, or if it doesn't follow the teams tradition Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apuszczalowski Posted October 10, 2006 Share Posted October 10, 2006 Not what he was saying, just like school uniforms, if you look good, chances are you perform better.799377[/snapback] Is it really the uniform or could it have to do with hte schools themselves? Schools that require a uniform are usually schools with money and in more mid to upper class areas. You don't see schools in the lower class areas requiring uniforms. So are you saying that if those schools were given uniforms to wear, they would produce smarter students? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuckincincy Posted October 10, 2006 Share Posted October 10, 2006 Is it really the uniform or could it have to do with hte schools themselves? Schools that require a uniform are usually schools with money and in more mid to upper class areas. You don't see schools in the lower class areas requiring uniforms. So are you saying that if those schools were given uniforms to wear, they would produce smarter students? 800655[/snapback] Not strictly true. Some here have gone to them - including what you mention, as lower class - to unify the kids, get some school spirit, to reduce the cost of keeping up with popular fashions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JÂy RÛßeÒ Posted October 10, 2006 Share Posted October 10, 2006 Not that I have anything to add here, but some should know that Moose is a 'she'... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PastaJoe Posted October 10, 2006 Share Posted October 10, 2006 I like the road jerseys, but they looked much better when they wore the blue pants with them as was originally designed. It made them red/white/blue from head to toe, so they look like America's team. If they're going to wear blue jerseys with blue pants, or white jerseys with white pants, they should at least make the side stripes on the jerseys and pants the same color/design. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill in Livonia Posted October 10, 2006 Share Posted October 10, 2006 Great to hear from you Moose. Since my clothes sense is totaly lacking, I will defer to your superior judgement. I do think that reguarding uniforms, that the "standing buffalo" looks dumb. Post more often! GO BILLS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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