Sleeveless in Chicago

Have the Mets given up on wearing those dreadful batting practice caps? I noticed that during last night’s pregame, the players and coaches were wearing the traditional (read–blue) 5950 caps with their practice jerseys. Since they never wear blue hats on the road, it seems they have brought them along in place of the batting practice caps.

Some disheartening news from the alma-matter:

“Look for the Gophers football team, under new coach Tim Brewster, to switch from gold to maroon pants for road games this year, and to wear gold pants with gold jerseys for the Ohio State game Sept. 29 at the Metrodome. Minnesota plans to wear maroon pants and maroon jerseys for the Wisconsin game Nov. 17 at the Dome.

The Gophers are switching from black shoes to white shoes next season.”

I believe the switch to white shoes was reported here weeks ago, was it not? The gold-on-gold and maroon-on-maroon hurts bad though.

Link link (toward the bottom of the article).

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At least the Ducks have found a way to make looking at their football uniforms enjoyable.

“Sons of Ben” that was tremendous, thanks for that!

Umm… Those hockey pictures are of Farjestads BK not of Vastra Frolunda HC. Also, the golden helmets are a sign of honor in european hockey. In most leagues a teams top scorer has to wear a golden helmet to signify that he is the best.

Yeah, but they’re ALL wearing the gold helmets in the photo.

Also, what kind of honor flows from looking like a total idiot. I seriously doubt crap like this would fly in the NHL. Respect the game, folks.

Well,geez, I knew those were guardian angel pins. I thought the mystery was WHY they wore them, not what they were. I have the one with the angel holding a bat (Manny’s style?). I dont’ wear it because the bat makes it top-heavy and it always falls over. You can get them with different sports equipment, along with plain angels, your birthstone, etc. I also have a weight loss one, standing on a little scale.

Hasek wears a helmet made by link. The mask is a newer verson of an old Cooper helmet like the one Mark Messier wore, but Hasek wore a simple players cage on it that you’ll find on many youth players.

I myself wore the same kind of helmet for a year in college until my parents, coaches and doctor made me go back to the “traditional” mask after a concussion.

Hockey goalies do however tend to wear golf or batting gloves on their glove hand. It’s supposed to minimize the sting of catching a puck. I’ve tried it, but I don’t think it works. You can see a good example link on Belfour’s left hand.

Re: equipment cross-sporting

Once of my roommates in college was on the downhill ski team and apparently they would wear soccer shin guards on their forearms for protection when hitting the poles or gates or whatever they are called.

I would imagine wearing a goalie mask while at bat (a la Dave Parker) would greatly reduce your visibility and make it very difficult to hit the ball. Too bad he didn’t get a hit, that would have been highly impresive.

A Uni Watch membership program? Wow. I love the columns, I love the blog, heck, I’ve been meaning to pick up some Uni Watch merchandise.

But, a Uni Watch membership program? Really?

I just read on the Milwaukee Brewers web site that they are going to be hosting a bowling tournament there Oct. 28th. I have two things to say about this:

1) It says they had this bowling tournament at Miller Park in 2004. Has anyone heard of a bowling tournament being held at a baseball venue ever aside from this? For that matter have there been any other sports taking place in different sports venues in general?

2) I know I am counting my chickens before they hatch.. but what if the Crew make a run in the playoffs and make it to the World Series? I don’t how the scheduling would work… but what if the Brewers have a home game that night? It says that they venue would be moved to another local bowling alley, but that wouldn’t be nearly as fun a Miller Park.

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1) It says they had this bowling tournament at Miller Park in 2004. Has anyone heard of a bowling tournament being held at a baseball venue ever aside from this? For that matter have there been any other sports taking place in different sports venues in general?[/quote]

I know the University of Kentucky and Michigan State played a basketball game at Ford Field a few years ago. They did it strictly to break the record for attendance to a college basketball game, which they did.

I’m pretty sure two NHL teams played an outdoor game a few years ago too. The details escape me though. I’m sure someone on here would know more about it.

I think its been mentioned here before, but doesn’t Justin Morneau wear an NHL T-shirt under his Twins jersey?

[quote comment=”91997″][quote comment=”91995″]I think its been mentioned here before, but doesn’t Justin Morneau wear an NHL T-shirt under his Twins jersey?[/quote]

Canucks T-shirt to be exact.[/quote]

Todd Bertuzzi Canucks shirt to be even more exact.

Lets not forget link gloves.

[quote comment=”91988″]A Uni Watch membership program? Wow. I love the columns, I love the blog, heck, I’ve been meaning to pick up some Uni Watch merchandise.

But, a Uni Watch membership program? Really?[/quote]

This was covered in the link last week.

[quote comment=”92000″][quote comment=”91994″][quote comment=”91990″]I just read on the Milwaukee Brewers web site that they are going to be hosting a bowling tournament there Oct. 28th. I have two things to say about this:

1) It says they had this bowling tournament at Miller Park in 2004. Has anyone heard of a bowling tournament being held at a baseball venue ever aside from this? For that matter have there been any other sports taking place in different sports venues in general?
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Happens all the time. Wrigley Field was the long time home of the Bears. Infact. Wrigley Field has hosted more NFL games than any other venue. Hockey arenas are routinley used for basketball as well. Football stadiums are used for soccer.

Basketball courts are used for volleyball. The list is endless.

The small arena I coach at held the US Horse Shoe National Championships. That just shows it doesn’t have to be a major arena to host a cross over.[/quote]

Bowling to me is interesting… It looked really strange when they did it at Miller Park. I think they just threw a couple of lanes on the 1st base line. I believe the Racing Sausages also made an appearance if I’m not mistaken.

Also remember that the University of Wisconsin played Ohio State in hockey at Lambeau 2 years ago, and the 2010 NCAA Frozen Four will be at Ford Field in Detroit as well.[/quote]
It cracks me up that the SF Giants tried for years to get a baseball-only facility and within a few years, they were already having college bowl games there, not to mention the XFL. Not exactly the best link for football.

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I’m pretty sure two NHL teams played an outdoor game a few years ago too. The details escape me though. I’m sure someone on here would know more about it.[/quote]

Edmonton and Montreal played in the cold Edmonton winter at Commonwealth Stadium. I have the CBC-produced DVD that contains both the Heritage game and the actual NHL game. If anyone wants a copy, I’ll gladly set you up.

Ben Wood, you have got to contact me. I want a couple of those jerseys.

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Yeah, but they’re ALL wearing the gold helmets in the photo.

Also, what kind of honor flows from looking like a total idiot. I seriously doubt crap like this would fly in the NHL. Respect the game, folks.[/quote]

Why are you comparing a European tradition to that which occurs in the NHL? The leading scorer in all Euro leagues wear a different helmet, and some even wear a different jersey, much like the Tour de France.

I doubt very much that they are not respecting the game. If anything, they are celebrating the achievement of a player, not unlike the Art Ross Trophy or “Rocket” Richard Trophy.

[quote comment=”92009″][quote comment=”92000″][quote comment=”91994″][quote comment=”91990″]I just read on the Milwaukee Brewers web site that they are going to be hosting a bowling tournament there Oct. 28th. I have two things to say about this:

1) It says they had this bowling tournament at Miller Park in 2004. Has anyone heard of a bowling tournament being held at a baseball venue ever aside from this? For that matter have there been any other sports taking place in different sports venues in general?
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Happens all the time. Wrigley Field was the long time home of the Bears. Infact. Wrigley Field has hosted more NFL games than any other venue. Hockey arenas are routinley used for basketball as well. Football stadiums are used for soccer.

Basketball courts are used for volleyball. The list is endless.

The small arena I coach at held the US Horse Shoe National Championships. That just shows it doesn’t have to be a major arena to host a cross over.[/quote]

Bowling to me is interesting… It looked really strange when they did it at Miller Park. I think they just threw a couple of lanes on the 1st base line. I believe the Racing Sausages also made an appearance if I’m not mistaken.

Also remember that the University of Wisconsin played Ohio State in hockey at Lambeau 2 years ago, and the 2010 NCAA Frozen Four will be at Ford Field in Detroit as well.[/quote]
It cracks me up that the SF Giants tried for years to get a baseball-only facility and within a few years, they were already having college bowl games there, not to mention the XFL. Not exactly the best link for football.[/quote]
I obviously knew about the many venues that host basketball/ hockey and also baseball/football. How could I be dumb enough to forget about Bucky and the Buckeyes at Lambeau Field (I was at the damn game)

I guess what I am looking for is more examples of non main stream sports… like bowling in a baseball stadium or volleyball on a football field.. something weird like that. But I do appreciate the comments so far.

from yesterday…

[quote comment=”91945″][quote comment=”91804″][quote comment=”91790″][quote comment=”91789″][quote comment=”91788″][quote comment=”91778″][quote comment=”91777″][quote comment=”91776″][quote comment=”91775″][quote comment=”91774″][quote comment=”91771″]Read the headline of the article..link[/quote]

Give it up, dude. He doesn’t GET IT TM[/quote]
This guy has does nothing but good to Major League Baseball, what’s there to give up…dude[/quote]

Last time I checked, this was UNIWatch and everyone’s reference to him not “getting it” is in regard to his uniform. Calm down and stop taking it so personally.[/quote]

got it

;-)[/quote]
..but there’s gotta be a pic with him showing some sock,[/quote]
link #18-Good socks; #2-no socks.[/quote]
that’s been established already..[/quote]
Yeah, I know. Its still fun.[/quote]

im a fan of the longer pant look. and i think jeter looks like a player in his uni. so i say he “gets it”.

by the way, since when did “get it” refer to wearing stirrup hose anyway? i was under the impression that the term “get it” simply meant that people were aware of this type of minutae.[/quote]

Todd, longer pants? I’ve seen your name around here often enough to think that you should know better…

The long pants look is just that… a look. It’s like a fireman deciding to wear his helmet backwards. He might think it looks cool, he might even be right, but it’s not how you’re supposed to wear the uniform. I think that showing the uniform respect by wearing it properly comes before looking cool.[/quote]

what?
i should KNOW better?
what is that?

i KNOW that i like the way longer pants look.
on jeter, on wright on other mlb’ers.

i KNOW that i dont like the way pants look when they are tight and just below the knee. on any player, stirrups (cruz jr) or plain socks (soriano)

i KNOW that i dont mind the way juan pierre looks cuz his pants are tailored to be baggy, to mimic the look of jackie and gehrig, et al.

i KNOW that i like when some teams wear same color pants and shirts in football, alternate solid color baseball jerseys, the previously stated “pajama pant”, and that i dont mind the color purple.

i KNOW that i “GET IT” because i pay attention to this kind of stuff in all sports, and not because of i am forced to follow some popular opinions here.

i KNOW that you meant no disrespect and were just making friendly and joking conversation, but i dont like it when people make general statements that everyone subscribes to the same opinions here.

i have an opinion here just like everyone does on what i like and dislike. you dont have to agree with it, but please respect that i have an opinion and that its my own.

[quote comment=”92012″][quote comment=”92010″][quote comment=”91989″]Thank goodness the Marlins may change to the Miami Marlins.

Now if we can just get the stupid Rockies to become the Denver Rockies the National League can once again be a city league like it should be…[/quote]

You’ll still have the Arizona Diamondbacks…[/quote]

and Texas Rangers…[/quote]

The Rangers are in the American League, and the original post was referring only to the Senior Circuit.

Anyone notice the Mets jersey hanging in the locker next to Chase Utley’s locker?

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It has a “4” on it, so I’m guessing it’s probably “47”, for Glavine.

Any thoughts?

Finally a way to make the Oregon unis look nice

[quote comment=”91994″][quote comment=”91990″]I just read on the Milwaukee Brewers web site that they are going to be hosting a bowling tournament there Oct. 28th. I have two things to say about this:

1) It says they had this bowling tournament at Miller Park in 2004. Has anyone heard of a bowling tournament being held at a baseball venue ever aside from this? For that matter have there been any other sports taking place in different sports venues in general?
[/quote]
Happens all the time. Wrigley Field was the long time home of the Bears. Infact. Wrigley Field has hosted more NFL games than any other venue. Hockey arenas are routinley used for basketball as well. Football stadiums are used for soccer.

Basketball courts are used for volleyball. The list is endless.

The small arena I coach at held the US Horse Shoe National Championships. That just shows it doesn’t have to be a major arena to host a cross over.[/quote]

Here in Phoenix the Lady Sun Devils have played several Basketball games at Bank One Ballpark, most notably the one this past winter that was RAINED OUT

[quote comment=”91959″]Umm… Those hockey pictures are of Farjestads BK not of Vastra Frolunda HC. Also, the golden helmets are a sign of honor in european hockey. In most leagues a teams top scorer has to wear a golden helmet to signify that he is the best.[/quote]

I’m quite certain the golden hats in Swedish hockey are only used to celebrate a championship and only worn after the final game and never during games. Its similar to the tradition of US teams donning celebratory T-shirts and caps after winning the World Series, Super Bowl etc. The golden hats are ugly none the less.

[quote comment=”91990″]I just read on the Milwaukee Brewers web site that they are going to be hosting a bowling tournament there Oct. 28th. I have two things to say about this:

1) It says they had this bowling tournament at Miller Park in 2004. Has anyone heard of a bowling tournament being held at a baseball venue ever aside from this? [/quote]

I’ll try to find the pic again, but I saw, on a baseball stadium forum, a picture of Gil Hodges and Yogi Berra bowling at RFK Stadium in 1964.

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Pretty cool pic of the A’s 1968 unis, there first year in Oakland. Catfish Hunter’s stirrups are bitchin’. But it sure looks like his sanitaries are white, not yellow. Difficult to tell, b/c of the black/white photo, but the sanitary looks the same color as the white spikes.

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[quote comment=”92032″]Viewing the names and numbers of the Pro Football Hall of Fame makes me really wish the “No Fun League” would quit the practice of assigning numbers to positions.

Now, I’m not suggesting a complete overhaul… link changed from #60 to #14 when the Browns left the All-America Football Conference for the NFL… and tackle link would obviously need to wear a number other than his #25; but would it really hurt anything for Reggie Bush to wear #5 as a running back? Y’know, like Paul Hornung? (Sigh…)[/quote]

The thing about Graham that always found intriguing, was that in the old days jerseys were recycled and in the seasons directly following his change from #60 to #14 you can clearly see the outline of the old number on the jersey. In fact, I think the HOF has such a jersey on display.

This day and age, an NFL player probably uses several jerseys a year.

There was some talk last year about a Ranger-Islander game at Yankee Stadium, but I haven’t heard anything about it since those initial reports.

I’m just guessing here, but i dont think those Japanese jerseys are real teams. I have been in two different second-hand shops in two different states that had a rack that looked exactly the same, with about 50 Japanese baseball jerseys. I even owned a couple of the Jerseys at one point. They were definitely replicas at best.

I remember trying to find information about the “teams” whose jerseys i had and never came up with anything. I suppose they could be high school replicas or what we would call semi-pro or even amateur.

Yesterday at the Tennessee state high school track meet, an athlete from West High School in Knoxville was wearing some serious Spider-Man-inspired socks:

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Another hockey/football facemask convergence was Blake Sloan of the Dallas Stars who wore a bauer helmet with a link for a few games.

I have tried off and on for a few months to find a picture of him in it but no dice.

Arm-warmers are also becoming popular among elite runners on cold days to augment what are very skimpy outfits. A way to keep warm while not wearing a long-sleeved shirt. From this year’s Boston marathon, where miserable conditions warranted the extra coverage:

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I don’t know if I want to admit that I know this, but the New York Liberty (WNBA) played a few games at Radio City Music Hall. There was a sweet picture in Sports Illustrated that showed the setup.

Re: sports cross pollination
There’s a golfer who is/was on the PGA Tour who had a Reebok contract, and would routinely wear Reebok PlayDry clothing that any of the NFL coaches would wear. I remember seeing him wearing Jets and Browns shirts, but since I do not remember his name, searching for pictures would be futile.

I always thought they should have been called the Miami Marlins anyway. Maybe it’s the old crank in me, but I dislike regional names (“New England”, “Golden State”, “Colorado”).

[quote comment=”92061″][quote comment=”92052″][quote comment=”92035″]They’ve played ice hockey and football in Atlantic City’s Boardwalk Hall…..yes, the former home of the Miss America Pagent.

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I think this would be in a slightly different category though because Boardwalk Hall was their only venue. It wasn’t as if they played their once just as a promotional thing.
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But the discussion rolled out of this from Post 20:
For that matter have there been any other sports taking place in different sports venues in general?

I think hockey, basketball, and college football being played in an auditorium ought to qualify, or at least be a footnote to the discussion.

They also played the football on natural grass there.[/quote]
I gotcha. I was only addressing the hockey aspect of the post. I read on though and saw where the convention hall also hosted the Boardwalk Bowl and Liberty Bowl which would definitely fit in the discussion.

I can remember going to the PA Farm Show when I was a little one and remember seeing a figure skater on a temporary ice surface. I wonder if anyone knows if they ever did an exhibition hockey game there.

[quote comment=”92008″][quote comment=”91989″]Thank goodness the Marlins may change to the Miami Marlins.

Now if we can just get the stupid Rockies to become the Denver Rockies the National League can once again be a city league like it should be…[/quote]

How about the Rockies move out of Colorado entirely. That mile high stadium shit is really old, and in the words of the immortal Bob Murphy after his first game there, “That’s not baseball.”[/quote]

How about you go %*^& yourself? You want to tell a city/region that supports baseball like Colorado has (4.5 million fans the first year, over 3 million in each of the first 9, despite consistently lousy teams) that they shouldn’t have a team? I’m sorry, we don’t WANT to drive 600 miles to Kansas City or 900 miles to Phoenix to see a game. Look, I don’t like a steady diet of 12-9 games any more than you do, but the humidor has really helped. Park effects used to regularly top 120 and even 130 here, but since 2003 they’ve been 112, 120, 113, 107, and 107. That’s right, since the beginning of last season only 7% more scoring than a neutral park!

[quote comment=”92075″][quote comment=”92008″][quote comment=”91989″]Thank goodness the Marlins may change to the Miami Marlins.

Now if we can just get the stupid Rockies to become the Denver Rockies the National League can once again be a city league like it should be…[/quote]

How about the Rockies move out of Colorado entirely. That mile high stadium shit is really old, and in the words of the immortal Bob Murphy after his first game there, “That’s not baseball.”[/quote]

How about you go %*^& yourself? You want to tell a city/region that supports baseball like Colorado has (4.5 million fans the first year, over 3 million in each of the first 9, despite consistently lousy teams) that they shouldn’t have a team? I’m sorry, we don’t WANT to drive 600 miles to Kansas City or 900 miles to Phoenix to see a game. Look, I don’t like a steady diet of 12-9 games any more than you do, but the humidor has really helped. Park effects used to regularly top 120 and even 130 here, but since 2003 they’ve been 112, 120, 113, 107, and 107. That’s right, since the beginning of last season only 7% more scoring than a neutral park![/quote]

The Rockies play “real baseball” but are aided by something that can not be controlled. Maybe they should have made the fence further back. But it’s no worse than the Phillies at Citizens Bank Park? Routine fly balls are going into the stands. That park is ridiculous.

[quote comment=”92076″][quote comment=”92064″]I always thought they should have been called the Miami Marlins anyway. Maybe it’s the old crank in me, but I dislike regional names (“New England”, “Golden State”, “Colorado”).[/quote]

I’m a little bit different. I prefer the city names, but I would still choose a regional name over a state name. I really dislike it when they take the name of a city that they are either no longer in or were never in. (i.e. LA Angels of Anaheim, NY Jets/Giants, Dallas Cowboys, the list goes on…). Honor where you are…not where you have been or wish you were.[/quote]

Well the LA Angels of Anaheim is a class by itself–it’s no wonder they just wear “Angels” on their road uniforms. As far as NY Jets/Giants and some of the others, I don’t have to big a problem with it because even though the venues may be outside city limits, they are still within the sphere of influence of the namesake city.

How funny would it be though to watch the New Jersey Giants play the Maryland Redskins…or the East Rutherford Jets play the Irving Cowboys!

The golfer that wears NFL Equipment polos is Ben Curtis. He usually wears the polo shirt of the team from whatever state the tournament is in. I know I’ve seen him in Browns, Redskins, Steelers, and Vikings gear.

[quote comment=”91980″]Brady Anderson of the Orioles famously wore a Roller Blade elbow pad at bat. He used to blade to Camden Yards from his home. You can see pics link and link. I couldn’t find one with “roller blade” visible.[/quote]

Many of the Early 90’s Blue Jays used to wear the Rollerblade wrist guards to protect their wrists when sliding head first. Roberto Alomar in particular.

[quote comment=”92085″][quote comment=”92076″][quote comment=”92064″]I always thought they should have been called the Miami Marlins anyway. Maybe it’s the old crank in me, but I dislike regional names (“New England”, “Golden State”, “Colorado”).[/quote]

I’m a little bit different. I prefer the city names, but I would still choose a regional name over a state name. I really dislike it when they take the name of a city that they are either no longer in or were never in. (i.e. LA Angels of Anaheim, NY Jets/Giants, Dallas Cowboys, the list goes on…). Honor where you are…not where you have been or wish you were.[/quote]

Here’s where I disagree. I know they’re in NJ, but it’s practically NYC and both football teams are born of NYC. Also, the Cowboys are JUST outside Dallas. Not exactly far away. (Anaheim’s a different story since it’s over 20 miles from LA and a population base that is its own area now.)[/quote]

Don’t get me wrong I live on Long Island and I’m a die hard Jets fan, but they don’t reside in New York. They reside in New Jersey. Want to use a regional name, ok…they could call themselves the Metro Jets (ok, that’s horrible, but you get the idea.).

Dallas could use a state name or call themselves the Arlington Cowboys when they move. What about the A’s when they move to Freemont? Do they keep the Oakland in their name?

I know that it would get messy to change everyones names to a proper locale but it does bug me when I see a name that doesn’t fit. It also makes me appreciate the Patriots being “New England” instead of “Boston”.

Just my $0.02

The first publicized outdoor hockey that I remember that may have started the trend was “the cold war.”
Michigan vs. Michigan State at Spartan Stadium, #1 vs. #4 in the country, great game and 78,000+ (I think) were there in attendance. link

I totally forgot that ryan Miller wore eye black in net for that game!

[quote comment=”91975″]Cross-sport equipment? How about the many soccer shin guards (at least that what they started as) that baseball players wear when batting?[/quote]
those aren’t soccer shinguards. Soccer shinguards A) dont have straps B) arent that type of molded plastic and C) are wayyyy bigger than most shinguards worn by professionals. Shinguards tend to diminish in size at higher levels of soccer. Throughout HS i wore a pair designed for 5-9 years olds…

[quote comment=”92095″][quote comment=”92085″][quote comment=”92076″][quote comment=”92064″]I always thought they should have been called the Miami Marlins anyway. Maybe it’s the old crank in me, but I dislike regional names (“New England”, “Golden State”, “Colorado”).[/quote]

I’m a little bit different. I prefer the city names, but I would still choose a regional name over a state name. I really dislike it when they take the name of a city that they are either no longer in or were never in. (i.e. LA Angels of Anaheim, NY Jets/Giants, Dallas Cowboys, the list goes on…). Honor where you are…not where you have been or wish you were.[/quote]

Here’s where I disagree. I know they’re in NJ, but it’s practically NYC and both football teams are born of NYC. Also, the Cowboys are JUST outside Dallas. Not exactly far away. (Anaheim’s a different story since it’s over 20 miles from LA and a population base that is its own area now.)[/quote]

Don’t get me wrong I live on Long Island and I’m a die hard Jets fan, but they don’t reside in New York. They reside in New Jersey. Want to use a regional name, ok…they could call themselves the Metro Jets (ok, that’s horrible, but you get the idea.).

Dallas could use a state name or call themselves the Arlington Cowboys when they move. What about the A’s when they move to Freemont? Do they keep the Oakland in their name?

I know that it would get messy to change everyones names to a proper locale but it does bug me when I see a name that doesn’t fit. It also makes me appreciate the Patriots being “New England” instead of “Boston”.

Just my $0.02[/quote]

In this case it is weird because it crosses state lines, so I agree a little (plus NJ gets no credit for housing two NFL teams), but I guess I do understand that the “New York” refers to the city, and not necessarilly the state of NY–East Rutherford, NJ is definately within New York city’s sphere of influence.

[quote comment=”91993″][quote comment=”91990″]

1) It says they had this bowling tournament at Miller Park in 2004. Has anyone heard of a bowling tournament being held at a baseball venue ever aside from this? For that matter have there been any other sports taking place in different sports venues in general?[/quote]

I know the University of Kentucky and Michigan State played a basketball game at Ford Field a few years ago. They did it strictly to break the record for attendance to a college basketball game, which they did.

I’m pretty sure two NHL teams played an outdoor game a few years ago too. The details escape me though. I’m sure someone on here would know more about it.[/quote]

They also played a womens basketball game outside…. i think in arizona

[quote comment=”91976″]Hockey goalies do however tend to wear golf or batting gloves on their glove hand. It’s supposed to minimize the sting of catching a puck. I’ve tried it, but I don’t think it works. You can see a good example link on Belfour’s left hand.[/quote]

Here’s a better image of that:

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I, myself wear Mechanix Original Gloves under my goaltender’s gloves, on both hands.

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I personally feel that it provides a little extra bit of control for me, as I have smaller hands. I’ve also known of hockey goaltenders to wear volleyball kneepads under their leg pads, as well as forward skaters who wear baseball sliding pants. This is all adult rec league, of course, and does not necessarily mean professional or semi-pro players have done the same.

[quote comment=”92062″]Re: sports cross pollination
There’s a golfer who is/was on the PGA Tour who had a Reebok contract, and would routinely wear Reebok PlayDry clothing that any of the NFL coaches would wear. I remember seeing him wearing Jets and Browns shirts, but since I do not remember his name, searching for pictures would be futile.[/quote]

Ben Curtis, and earlier it was Payne Stewart.

[quote comment=”92112″]I’ve been waiting for the Marlins to be renamed “Miami” for some time now. According to Back to the Future, the Chicago Cubs beat Miami in the 2015 World Series. Everything is falling into place…[/quote]

So, uhhhh, which of the teams will be moving to the AL?

;)

More cross-pollination: football players at the speed positions will sometimes choose to wear track spikes. Deion Sanders was famous for this. Is this a myth or a true story?: he once did a 40-yard dash in track spikes and people thought that the shoes made his time too fast. Deion responded by taking off his track spikes and doing a faster 40 in football cleats.

The Quad City Flames were introduced as Calgary’s new affiliate yesterday. They had the new owners put on Calgary jerseys. Topping it all off, at least one still had the tags left on.

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[quote comment=”92125″]The Quad City Flames were introduced as Calgary’s new affiliate yesterday. They had the new owners put on Calgary jerseys. Topping it all off, at least one still had the tags left on.

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Whoa! The CCM cuff logo on the left wrist! That’s the tell-tale sign of a replica jersey. Probably a gift shop leftover in anticipation of the new RBK jerseys. If we made fun of the Washington Capitals for this reason, we cannot give Calgary a free pass. Say it with me…CHEESY!

A few things.

1) I know Payne Stewart had a sponsorship deal with the NFL, and I think Ben Curtis does, so it’s not really equipment changing sports as it is cross-sport sponsorship — similar to the Brewers sponsoring the Milwaukee Admirals.
2) I didn’t see anyone mention the obvious cross-sport equipment creep. The hockey-style catchers masks that are nearly ubiquitous now. I think Charlie O’Brien was the first to wear a goalie-style mask behind the plate. This caught on so well and so quickly that the old-fashioned catchers’ masks are now the exception, instead of the rule.

[quote comment=”92121″]More cross-pollination: football players at the speed positions will sometimes choose to wear track spikes. Deion Sanders was famous for this. Is this a myth or a true story?: he once did a 40-yard dash in track spikes and people thought that the shoes made his time too fast. Deion responded by taking off his track spikes and doing a faster 40 in football cleats.[/quote]

As a track coach, I have to say that’s a myth. Track spikes are built for speed, such that lightness and flexibility are valued over durability. They offer nothing in terms of lateral support/stability when making cuts and the like. A WR or DB would tear them to shreds in a game situation. Also, track spikes have all their traction up front, from the ball of the foot forward–the rest of the sole is paper-thin and usually smooth. There are no sprinting spikes with spike elements in the heel. Specialty spikes for the high jump and javelin have spikes in the heel (for high jumpers, the heel spikes are only in the shoe worn on the takeoff foot) but you wouldn’t want to wear them on the football field either.

link

I have read where shoe companies claim to have designed football shoes with a track spike last (shape). The upper materials and outsole are still substantially different, and they still weigh more than track spikes do.

The Oakland A’s of the ’70s had a guy on their team specifically to steal bases–his name escapes me but no doubt someone on this board knows who I’m referring to–and I’ve read that he wore track spikes in games. Assuming he didn’t play much in the field, he could get away with this.

Payne Stewart always wore the plus-fours…knickers. So whatever NFL team he was dressed as, he would also wear that team’s socks. I think he like the all white socks the best, like the Bears wore with thier navy pants.

[quote comment=”92135″]2) I didn’t see anyone mention the obvious cross-sport equipment creep. The hockey-style catchers masks that are nearly ubiquitous now. I think Charlie O’Brien was the first to wear a goalie-style mask behind the plate. This caught on so well and so quickly that the old-fashioned catchers’ masks are now the exception, instead of the rule.[/quote]

This isn’t an actualy hockey goalie mask, but rather a design inspired by one. There are some differences, cage, face opening, backplate. The worst difference is MLB’s refusal to let the catchers decorate the mask like goalies can in hockey.

I like the old school look better though.

Add the Washington Redskins to the list of teams not playing in the city they represent. FED-Ex Field is inside the capital beltway but still technically Maryland.

[quote comment=”92148″]Ron Washington was the A’s ‘designated runner’, another Charlie O. Finley idea. Washington is now a coach or manager for a MLB team, I think. And once in spring training he (or someone built like him) wore number 100. But not green shoes.[/quote]

That would be Herb Washington – former world record holder in the 60 yard dash (indoor)

[quote comment=”92149″][quote comment=”92148″]Ron Washington was the A’s ‘designated runner’, another Charlie O. Finley idea. Washington is now a coach or manager for a MLB team, I think. And once in spring training he (or someone built like him) wore number 100. But not green shoes.[/quote]

That would be Herb Washington – former world record holder in the 60 yard dash (indoor)[/quote]
Dang – forgot my link: link

[quote comment=”92145″][quote comment=”92009″][quote comment=”92000″][quote comment=”91994″][quote comment=”91990″]I just read on the Milwaukee Brewers web site that they are going to be hosting a bowling tournament there Oct. 28th. I have two things to say about this:

1) It says they had this bowling tournament at Miller Park in 2004. Has anyone heard of a bowling tournament being held at a baseball venue ever aside from this? For that matter have there been any other sports taking place in different sports venues in general?
[/quote]
Happens all the time. Wrigley Field was the long time home of the Bears. Infact. Wrigley Field has hosted more NFL games than any other venue. Hockey arenas are routinley used for basketball as well. Football stadiums are used for soccer.

Basketball courts are used for volleyball. The list is endless.

The small arena I coach at held the US Horse Shoe National Championships. That just shows it doesn’t have to be a major arena to host a cross over.[/quote]

Bowling to me is interesting… It looked really strange when they did it at Miller Park. I think they just threw a couple of lanes on the 1st base line. I believe the Racing Sausages also made an appearance if I’m not mistaken.

Also remember that the University of Wisconsin played Ohio State in hockey at Lambeau 2 years ago, and the 2010 NCAA Frozen Four will be at Ford Field in Detroit as well.[/quote]
It cracks me up that the SF Giants tried for years to get a baseball-only facility and within a few years, they were already having college bowl games there, not to mention the XFL. Not exactly the best link for football.[/quote]
The Giants prefer not to have football at AT&T but they do need revenue since they are the ones paying for the ballpark.

Also not sure if it has been mentioned but the Oilers and Canadians played outdoors at Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton in 2003.

There was talk the New York Rangers and New Jersey Devils were to play at Yankee Stadium but not sure if that is going to happen or not.[/quote]

It was going to be link.

pac bell for the emerald bowl…
[quote comment=”92110″]Of course you are entitled to your own opinion, no matter how wrong you may be. Please see your doctor before beginning a chill pill regimen.

Breathe in, breathe out, lighten up a bit, and move on. Thank you.[/quote]

please…

emerald bowl link
link

[quote comment=”92137″]The Oakland A’s of the ’70s had a guy on their team specifically to steal bases–his name escapes me but no doubt someone on this board knows who I’m referring to–and I’ve read that he wore track spikes in games. Assuming he didn’t play much in the field, he could get away with this.[/quote]

You’re thinking of link

I love how the card lists his position as “Pinch Runner” He also has one of the greatest link of all time . . .0 At-Bats, 33 Runs Scored, 31 Stolen Bases.

God love Charley Finley!!!

[quote comment=”92154″][quote comment=”92148″]Ron Washington was the A’s ‘designated runner’, another Charlie O. Finley idea. Washington is now a coach or manager for a MLB team, I think. And once in spring training he (or someone built like him) wore number 100. But not green shoes.[/quote]
Herb Washington was the designated runner the A’s used. Ron Washington manages the Rangers now and although he coached in the A’s organization, never played as an A.[/quote]

Herb Washington now owns the Youngstown Steelhounds, a Central Hockey League team affiliated with the Columbus BlueJackets.

[quote comment=”92076″][quote comment=”92064″]I always thought they should have been called the Miami Marlins anyway. Maybe it’s the old crank in me, but I dislike regional names (“New England”, “Golden State”, “Colorado”).[/quote]

I’m a little bit different. I prefer the city names, but I would still choose a regional name over a state name. I really dislike it when they take the name of a city that they are either no longer in or were never in. (i.e. LA Angels of Anaheim, NY Jets/Giants, Dallas Cowboys, the list goes on…). Honor where you are…not where you have been or wish you were.[/quote]

In that case, the Detroit Pistons have, for the longest time, really been the Auburn Hills Pistons, which really doesn’t have a good ring to it. Neither would the Inglewood Lakers, since that’s where they played during the 80’s. But it makes sense when you consider that the fans are from the Detroit area and LA area. (The same applies for the NY and Dallas Cowboys teams.)

That’s why I can’t understand why the Bay Area teams get so huffy, especially with the whole 49ers situation and the political intervention (I mean, they’re still in the San Fran area, right?) and the whole issue with the Golden State name. I suspect there’s more regional pride at stake there. But if that was the case, then it has the be the only place in the US where that’s a problem since no other team seems to have any problem at all with usurping the name of the nearest major metropolitan area.

My perspective is skewed in any case. I came from Detroit Catholic Central High School. Since the 70’s they haven’t been in Detroit at all: when I was there, they were located in the nearby suburb of Redford. And now the school is 10-15 miles farther away in Novi, MI. Yet, the name is still “Detroit” Catholic Central.

I know this topic has been long abandoned on here, but no one mentioned that pro sand volleyball is played in tennis arenas.

[quote comment=”92175″][quote comment=”92076″][quote comment=”92064″]I always thought they should have been called the Miami Marlins anyway. Maybe it’s the old crank in me, but I dislike regional names (“New England”, “Golden State”, “Colorado”).[/quote]

I’m a little bit different. I prefer the city names, but I would still choose a regional name over a state name. I really dislike it when they take the name of a city that they are either no longer in or were never in. (i.e. LA Angels of Anaheim, NY Jets/Giants, Dallas Cowboys, the list goes on…). Honor where you are…not where you have been or wish you were.[/quote]

In that case, the Detroit Pistons have, for the longest time, really been the Auburn Hills Pistons, which really doesn’t have a good ring to it. Neither would the Inglewood Lakers, since that’s where they played during the 80’s. But it makes sense when you consider that the fans are from the Detroit area and LA area. (The same applies for the NY and Dallas Cowboys teams.)

That’s why I can’t understand why the Bay Area teams get so huffy, especially with the whole 49ers situation and the political intervention (I mean, they’re still in the San Fran area, right?) and the whole issue with the Golden State name. I suspect there’s more regional pride at stake there. But if that was the case, then it has the be the only place in the US where that’s a problem since no other team seems to have any problem at all with usurping the name of the nearest major metropolitan area.

My perspective is skewed in any case. I came from Detroit Catholic Central High School. Since the 70’s they haven’t been in Detroit at all: when I was there, they were located in the nearby suburb of Redford. And now the school is 10-15 miles farther away in Novi, MI. Yet, the name is still “Detroit” Catholic Central.[/quote]
I think there’s a similar situation in Pittsburgh with our North Catholic High. There has been some talk of not only moving it out of the city, but out of Allegheny County. Some aren’t too crazy about this but I think that the Pittsburgh “area” is what is important with that designation.

So many people say they are from “Pittsburgh” or “Baltimore” or “Detroit” but in reality, they live in suburb that an outsider might not know.

And if anyone was concerned, the lack of symmetry in the UniWatch page design has long annoyed me. OK so we have the white area in the middle with the green pannels on the side. Well whats with the grey column along the right that has all the links and ads and stuff? Even having that is fine, but what’s with the small grey area that is up by the logo on top that is separate from the other grey with the links? And why does the grey link column kind of hang off the side? It overlaps weird. It doesn’t bother me while I’m looking someplace down the page, but the header and top looks really disorganized to me.

Paul,
I was trying to think of a way for people to choose their numbers for their membership cards, when I looked at my TV and saw Futurama of all things. When playing blernsball, Leela wears link. I don’t know what all of the old fashion numbered people will say, but this is better than same numbers.

Re: Japanese HS jerseys: These were very popular in San Francisco about 25 years ago, and most were button-front, some flannel, some knit. I have one (“Dentsu”) that I got in 1981, that was the largest one I could find. No way I can wear it now. They were very cool, with numbers, and japanese lettering on the sleeves. I have not seen one in 15 years. Hope they become popular again. How about amateur uni’s from Latin America, China or other (BB) emerging countries? That would be great.

[quote comment=”92175″][quote comment=”92076″][quote comment=”92064″]I always thought they should have been called the Miami Marlins anyway. Maybe it’s the old crank in me, but I dislike regional names (“New England”, “Golden State”, “Colorado”).[/quote]

I’m a little bit different. I prefer the city names, but I would still choose a regional name over a state name. I really dislike it when they take the name of a city that they are either no longer in or were never in. (i.e. LA Angels of Anaheim, NY Jets/Giants, Dallas Cowboys, the list goes on…). Honor where you are…not where you have been or wish you were.[/quote]

In that case, the Detroit Pistons have, for the longest time, really been the Auburn Hills Pistons, which really doesn’t have a good ring to it. Neither would the Inglewood Lakers, since that’s where they played during the 80’s. But it makes sense when you consider that the fans are from the Detroit area and LA area. (The same applies for the NY and Dallas Cowboys teams.)

That’s why I can’t understand why the Bay Area teams get so huffy, especially with the whole 49ers situation and the political intervention (I mean, they’re still in the San Fran area, right?) and the whole issue with the Golden State name. I suspect there’s more regional pride at stake there. But if that was the case, then it has the be the only place in the US where that’s a problem since no other team seems to have any problem at all with usurping the name of the nearest major metropolitan area.

[/quote]

SF, Oakland, and San Jose are three distinct cities that happen to be really close together. The only other similar regions that I can think of are LA/Anaheim, or Minneapolis/St. Paul.

Minneapolis/St. Paul is the classic example of picking the state/regional name instead of picking one city over another.

Santa Clara is across the street from San Jose, and it’s a fairly long (sometimes difficult) drive to SF.

NJ gets it’s feather’s ruffled when a New York team calls NJ home, but refers to itself as NY.

And of course, the Baltimore Orioles tried to do the opposite by reducing their use of Baltimore in order to appear like they represent DC, too.

[quote comment=”92201″]This is a little off topic, but related. It does involve graphic design and logos.

Barry Bond’s home run record chase.

Last year, MLB put together some logos to commemorate the occasion. What happened to those? I forgot what they looked like. They’re not even on the Giants homepage. No countdown, no “special” balls with logo and serial number, nothing.

Where did it all go?[/quote]

All I could find was a logo to comemmorate #715.

link

BTW > logoshak.com is pretty cool.

[quote comment=”92207″][quote comment=”92201″]This is a little off topic, but related. It does involve graphic design and logos.

Barry Bond’s home run record chase.

Last year, MLB put together some logos to commemorate the occasion. What happened to those? I forgot what they looked like. They’re not even on the Giants homepage. No countdown, no “special” balls with logo and serial number, nothing.

Where did it all go?[/quote]

All I could find was a logo to comemmorate #715.

link

BTW > logoshak.com is pretty cool.[/quote]

They’re not even selling shirts. I just checked.

I know the stuff exists. I saw it.

Minnesota is looking to go link for their home game against Ohio State this season, as well as other changes to their uniform. Speaking of Minnesota, The Timberwolves need a complete makeover.

The Florida Marlins already have a link should they make the name change to Miami Marlins.

Also, looks like logo-creep has infested Dressed to the Nines; look at that swooshy design on those link……

The Salt Lake Bees (the local Triple A team)is wearing link jerseys tonight. They also played on Mothers Day in link jerseys.

and from today..

[/quote]Of course you are entitled to your own opinion, no matter how wrong you may be. Please see your doctor before beginning a chill pill regimen.

Breathe in, breathe out, lighten up a bit, and move on. Thank you.[/quote]

is this fool for real?

Finally a way to make the Oregon unis look nice

No. NOT nice…just more tolerable.

“… just more tolerable”!? Are you kidding me??!! Are we looking at the same pic? Surely, we all at least agree that those Oregon unis look a tad nicer than “more tolerable”?

Go Ducks, at least when Dayle is cheering.

[quote comment=”92235″][quote comment=”92227″][quote comment=”92108″][quote comment=”91993″][quote comment=”91990″]

1) It says they had this bowling tournament at Miller Park in 2004. Has anyone heard of a bowling tournament being held at a baseball venue ever aside from this? For that matter have there been any other sports taking place in different sports venues in general?[/quote]

I know the University of Kentucky and Michigan State played a basketball game at Ford Field a few years ago. They did it strictly to break the record for attendance to a college basketball game, which they did.

I’m pretty sure two NHL teams played an outdoor game a few years ago too. The details escape me though. I’m sure someone on here would know more about it.[/quote]

They also played a womens basketball game outside…. i think in arizona[/quote]

Yes in link[/quote]
Boy, what a turnout for that game![/quote]

All they needed to add was chains instead of nets

[quote comment=”92237″][quote comment=”92112″]I’ve been waiting for the Marlins to be renamed “Miami” for some time now. According to Back to the Future, the Chicago Cubs beat Miami in the 2015 World Series. Everything is falling into place…[/quote]
Don’t forget that linkhas to change their nickname to the Gators too since that’s whos the linkbeat.[/quote]

Great to see that the Cubs will be remiving that silly (R) trademark sign from their logo in the next eight years!

The Revolution and Barnstormers in the Atlantic League went old school “Roses” last weekend:

link

Didn’t the Marlins wear throwback jerseys a couple years ago – Miami Marlins jerseys to commemorate the International league Team? Royal blue with an orange “M” logo, right?

Does anyone have pictures of that? I’m thinking that if the Mrlins change the name, they’d replace the “F” with the “M,” using the same typeface as the old minor league logo.

Scroll about half way down this link to see the logo.

link

With the NCAA men’s championships being held this weekend, it seems like a perfect time to add lacrosse to the sports where a piece of equipment has been modified from its original use.

The “modern” lax link is really a kayaking helmet with a mask on it. (Hence the model name – Cascade).

The old helmet – you can sort of see one in this link was much bulker and heavier on a player’s head.

[quote comment=”92232″]and from today..

[/quote]Of course you are entitled to your own opinion, no matter how wrong you may be. Please see your doctor before beginning a chill pill regimen.

Breathe in, breathe out, lighten up a bit, and move on. Thank you.[/quote]

is this fool for real?[/quote]

apparently…
i was surprised to find out i had an obsession with jeter! someone should have told me earlier!

he was right on one thing when he said, “disagree with me…”. because i do, in fact i disagree with a lot of the popular opinions here.

i have never made an attack at someone, mentioned to someone that their opinion was wrong, or told anyone what they should or shouldnt KNOW.

[quote comment=”92257″][quote comment=”91983″]That’s an amazing collection of Japanese amateur jerseys up there. How did Minnesota get so many of them? It’s not like Japanese people flock there on vacation, right?

And Minna, there’s a link for what looks like $15.99; right in the neighborhood, isn’t it?[/quote]

Mark in Shiga, that is pretty cool. No, we don’t get too many Japanese people round these parts. I should have thought of suggesting Ragstock to Paul myself. I may have to meander over there and check out the uni-related merchandise.[/quote]

Quoting me, kind of: Paul, all this means is that you will have to come back to MN in the near future.

[quote comment=”92256″][quote comment=”92232″]and from today..

[/quote]Of course you are entitled to your own opinion, no matter how wrong you may be. Please see your doctor before beginning a chill pill regimen.

Breathe in, breathe out, lighten up a bit, and move on. Thank you.[/quote]

is this fool for real?[/quote]

apparently…
i was surprised to find out i had an obsession with jeter! someone should have told me earlier!

he was right on one thing when he said, “disagree with me…”. because i do, in fact i disagree with a lot of the popular opinions here.

i have never made an attack at someone, mentioned to someone that their opinion was wrong, or told anyone what they should or shouldnt KNOW.[/quote]

Precisely, that’s what’s amazing, what kind of person tells someone what they should or shouldn’t know..I think insanity is heading his way..

[quote comment=”92049″]I’m just guessing here, but i dont think those Japanese jerseys are real teams. I have been in two different second-hand shops in two different states that had a rack that looked exactly the same, with about 50 Japanese baseball jerseys. I even owned a couple of the Jerseys at one point. They were definitely replicas at best.

I remember trying to find information about the “teams” whose jerseys i had and never came up with anything. I suppose they could be high school replicas or what we would call semi-pro or even amateur.[/quote]

Cork, that is a good guess. Obviously, I am replying as I read–you guys have sure been busy today. Now, I definitely will have to check it out to see what’s the deal. Will let you know when I do.

If you’re going for a Japanese ball jersey or two, hook me up, Minna.

I’ll send down some Tandoori Sizzler-flavoured Doritos. :o)

[quote comment=”92096″]And, of course, before Curtis, the late, great Payne Stewart had NFL-geared shirts and plus-fours.[/quote]

Payne is link He was my family’s favorite golfer. RIP Payne.

And one more of Payne Stewart, this one in link Great socks!

[quote comment=”92301″][quote comment=”92289″]And one more of Payne Stewart, this one in link Great socks![/quote]

Does anyone recall which tournament it was, right after Payne’s death, in which all the golfers participating cuffed up their pants or wore knickers with long songs in tribute to him?[/quote]

Er, long socks. Not songs. I’m only a few minutes away from a 3 day weekend and it’s taking over my mind.

Cliff Floyd was wearing a yet to be identified linkin last nights game. Does anyone know what it is or how long he has been wearing it?

[quote comment=”92012″][quote comment=”92010″][quote comment=”91989″]Thank goodness the Marlins may change to the Miami Marlins.

Now if we can just get the stupid Rockies to become the Denver Rockies the National League can once again be a city league like it should be…[/quote]

You’ll still have the Arizona Diamondbacks…[/quote]

and Texas Rangers…[/quote]
he said national league

[quote comment=”92332″][quote comment=”92250″]Didn’t the Marlins wear throwback jerseys a couple years ago – Miami Marlins jerseys to commemorate the International league Team? Royal blue with an orange “M” logo, right?

Does anyone have pictures of that? I’m thinking that if the Mrlins change the name, they’d replace the “F” with the “M,” using the same typeface as the old minor league logo.

Scroll about half way down this link to see the logo.

link

Very Cool Page!

I like the Havana Sugar Kings Logo.

Can you imagine what the travel must’ve been like in the late 50s? A roadtrip to Cuba![/quote]

That Durham Bulls one looks dangerously close to the old Broncos logo.

ther are pictures of the bowling at Miller Park at Awful Announcing.

I don’t have a problem at all with the Niners maybe having having their new place in Santa Clara. It’s the SF Bay Area, a huge metro region.

For those not familiar with the area, we have the North Bay (Marin Co,) the East Bay (Oakland, Berkeley, etc.) and the South Bay (San Jose, Santa Clara, Silicon Valley, eBay, Yahoo!, Google, Apple, you name it.)

The Niners have their offices and practice facility there, due to the fact it’s further south, and thus warmer. If they can get a fab new stadium done and it has to be Santa Clara, so what? (I can’t afford tickets whether it’s @ the new place or the old dump.) Candlestick is a horrible decaying rusty relic, and an embarrassment to the Bay Area. It needs to be blown up.

Golden State Warriors? I have no idea why they say that and not “Oakland Warriors.”

While we’re at it, you can bet the farm that they will be “The Oakland A’s of Fremont” once their new high-tech Cisco Field palace is built.

And of course, we DO have the best baseball park on the planet not named Wrigley or Fenway, right there off 3rd & King Streets…where it’s a chilly 50 degrees.

[quote comment=”92075″]How about you go %*^& yourself? You want to tell a city/region that supports baseball like Colorado has (4.5 million fans the first year, over 3 million in each of the first 9, despite consistently lousy teams) that they shouldn’t have a team? I’m sorry, we don’t WANT to drive 600 miles to Kansas City or 900 miles to Phoenix to see a game. Look, I don’t like a steady diet of 12-9 games any more than you do, but the humidor has really helped. Park effects used to regularly top 120 and even 130 here, but since 2003 they’ve been 112, 120, 113, 107, and 107. That’s right, since the beginning of last season only 7% more scoring than a neutral park![/quote]

You need to relax. Even if I was suggesting that Colorado fans didn’t deserve a team, which I was not doing, you still need to relax. I simply think Coors Field has become gimmicky with its insane dimensions, thin air, and humidor. I’d rather not see it. This is enough for you to tell me to go fuck myself? Again. Breathe. Relax. Have some dip.

[quote comment=”92274″][quote comment=”92221″]Minnesota is looking to go link for their home game against Ohio State this season, as well as other changes to their uniform. Speaking of Minnesota, The Timberwolves need a complete makeover.[/quote]

No, Mark, no! I disagree about the Timberwolves. I like the uniforms the way they are.

As for the Twins, it really makes sense to be the Minnesota Twins rather than one city or the other. It would be too fractious to call them the Minneapolis Twins or the St. Paul Twins. About the only other option would be the Twin Cities Twins, which just sounds dumb.

Whew! Almost caught up now.[/quote]

I like the Wolves unis now, except for the font change on the names a few years ago. They went from the link to a thinner font that link.

Antti, you’re absolutely correct. This tradition started in the early or mid-1980’s (don’t know the exact year). In those days most Swedish Elite League teams wore Jofa helmets and I would assume that it was partly seen as a promotional opportunity in the eyes of Jofa. If we go back to the 1960’s there was a lot more competition among Swedish helmet makers, so that would probably have been an obstruction towards making it a tradition, if anyone would have come up with the idea.

In the 1990’s we have seen CCM and Reebok following this national tradition, producing a set of golden helmets for “their” respective teams, when they’ve won.

This april, link.

In 1979 however, when MoDo won their first national championship, they wore elegant link and the tradition with golden helmets was still some years away. link.