Poor Aggies can't get it right

[SpacemanSpiff]

Actually, you can blame this on adidas's marketing department.

As with many uniform manufacturers (especially Nike at Oregon and UnderArmour at Maryland, home university of their respective founders), adidas tinkers with uniforms for special occasions (i.e., comes up with new stuff to sell).

Back in August, adidas announced that Texas A&M was going to well a special all-black Halloween jersey and kit to wear at home against South Carolina. This was being marketed as "LIGHT UP THE NIGHT".

This innovative helmet features all-new reflective technology to light up the night. The black jersey and pants are highlighted with silver metallic numbers and stripes with carbon-fiber detailing, while the "Texas A&M" moniker is featured in metallic maroon lettering with carbon-fiber detailing across the chest. Additionally, the Lone Star Logo is also incorporated into the pant stripes, creating a cohesive signature look.

http://news.adidas.com/US/Latest-News/A ... 490cdf9903



So, what time does the "Light Up The Night" game occur? 11am CT.

If they're going to light up the night, they'd better play a lot of overtimes.

[jarnon]

The Philadelphia Eagles had a similar problem last year, but made the best of it.

In 2014 the Eagles ordered all new uniforms from Nike. (Chip Kelly came from Oregon; coincidence?) But because of a manufacturing problem, the midnight green jerseys weren't delivered until late October. So the Eagles had to find other color combinations for the preseason and the first two months of the regular season. On Sunday night, Oct. 12, they went with all black. They promoted it, and the cheerleaders and most of the fans wore all black too. They beat the Giants 27-0. Last night was another all black night, and the Eagles beat the Giants 27-7.

Next year, the Giants should refuse to play in Philly in mid-October at night. If that doesn't work, they should try to stop the Eagles from wearing all black.

[Estonut]

So, what time does the "Light Up The Night" game occur? 11am CT.

That's almost as stupid as marketing an all-black Halloween costume to kids, light up inserts or not.