New Nike Uniforms Revealed Tomorrow

Agree, Nike counts on fans. Only problem is, Nike is such a big name now, the don't have to have any one particular school, athlete, etc. Of course on the other hand, there are plenty sports equipment companies that would die for the opportunity to land UGA.

I totally agree with everything you posted Buc. I hope I have never given the impression that I was satisfied with what I have been seeing on the field. He better get it done this year, or he is out. No problem with that from me.

As far as coaching, not doing it anymore. Got a job opportunity that I just couldn't pass up. I loved coaching, but I have a beautiful daughter that I love more than the game. Money talks, and it takes awhile to make any in the coaching business.

Lets just make sure the uniforms are not a distraction. Players see and read the fans reactions. Don't need to start on the wrong foot before we have even tee'd it up. Not referring to anyone on this board. I have seen some reactions on different sites.

Players are excited. I am going to be excited for them. From the neck down that is.

Damn Helmets . . . . lol . . . Go Dawgs!!

Congratulations on the new line of work . . . .

AllDawgs and Buc those posts were a great read for me. I agree with both points that you guys were voicing your opinions about. My main point of the entire uniform deal is on the same line as AllDawgs. The only thing that really matters is a W on sept 3rd. Regardless if we like the uniforms that UGA players will be wearing that game, they need our support. Step in their shoes for a second, obviously they don't want to let the Dawg nation down, but how would you feel if your the one on every down against another opponent and majority of fans are griping about something as small as what your wearing. The new uniforms mean nothing, what burns in our chest when UGA football starts means everything.

born2bAdawg, truthfully I haven't said anything bad about the new uniforms. Poked a little fun at AllDawgs5 about the helmets.

I will never pull against the young folks that put their heart and soul into the game. While I have differences with some aspects of UGA football, that type of thing can be found in any business, and of course it does include football. (Which as we all know is a BUSINESS) just ask Nike. They offered the uniform deal to UGA, which is a very profitable BUSINESS, as colleges go.

My major concern is not the uniforms, it goes a bit deeper than that. I don't like the fact that the ESPN's, Nikes and others can dictate to any team, not just UGA. Of course we get the typical hype both from the school and the media about the players liking the uniforms. I don't doubt that for a minute. In business, that is the first step in joining the club. Once in, damn hard to get out. We can wager on one point. Richt did not call Nike looking for this deal, McGarity took all of those things away from him when he was added as Athletic Director. My bet is that Adams was approached first or jointly with McGarity.

It goes to a point that AllDawgs5 made, the schools want the money.

The Nike's, ESPN's and others understand that point real well. First they want a little, then the pot begins to grow. This is now a big boys game, much like professional poker, there are no limits, as long as there are returns. Never doubt that Nike and ESPN know that the returns are there and the colleges will begin to rely on them. That is when 3 Aces beats 3 Kings. Guess who holds the ACES . . . .

They can play the game in gym shorts is they choose, just do not ruin the COLLEGE GAME. Money in the wrong hands usually always causes problems, in the long or short term. Check Washington, D.C. and that is how the money game works. Who wins, the big turds.

Looking forward to the game with Boise State, might come down to the fourth quarter. They are playing into our hands, right. This year we have been told by all that are close to our team, we are a fourth quarter team. Feel sure in the fourth quarter in Atlanta, we will see the Red Team with their hands in the air with 4 fingers raised. Just a guess. . . .

Biggest problem Buc is with the way the economy is and may still double dip into a 2nd recession, many of the donors to UGA probably have stopped or cut back quite a bit the last 2-3 years. Most schools are scrambling for donations etc and are being lured or somewhat backed into corners to create more revenue. Don't think these schools (and UGA is no exception) don't rely on many smart people shedding light on what's happening out here in this global economic disaster....it's not good OR encouraging.

SO.......with all that said, it would be pretty hard to turn down big money offered to your school and the athletic programs from NIKE, Reebok or whomever.

Things are bad globally and people had better pray they get better........the schools SEE it where most fans don't. Most fans think, "oh it will get better it ALWAYS does"........sorry folks, it ain't that easy.......there are REAL problems out there and schools do NOT have the luxury to turn down lucrative offers.........get use to it for a good long while.

Guys I agree totally. The schools not only are all about the money, they now have to have the money. Look at coaches salaries for crying out loud. I mean really 2 million plus to coach football. Then, the facilities. Everyone feels the need to out do the next school. You have to have a "facelift" every 5 years in order to compete in recruiting. Nike, ESPN, etc. are sitting pretty because the schools have to have them now. Agree totally Wlayton, the economy is definitely hurting schools. Private donors are falling out. I am sure we have plenty but I bet it is nothing like it was 5-10 years ago.

You really can't fault the schools. They have to make sure they are returning a profit. 90% of the schools aren't. Better take the money while it is still on the table.

You are exactly right wlayton. I don't believe this is going to just be a while. The Nike's, ESPN's, etc's, will be controlling many aspects of college football forever. Would any school ever cut them out now. Schools feel like the are getting so much national exposure, and I guess they really are, but I understand and agree with what Buc is saying.

Sad day when Chic fil a tells us where we are playing. ESPN's tell us what time, and Nike tells us what we are wearing. Something wrong with that.

Anyway, thats all for people that have many more degrees that myself. I was lucky to get one so I am definitely not going to push my luck.

Buc, nothing wrong with a little ribbing. I can take it.

GO DAWGS