Special edition B1G Tourney uniforms

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Purchase your own 2014 Big Ten Tournament Indiana Jersey Today!

 

 

"BLOOMINGTON, Ind. - IU Athletics and adidas have partnered to pay tribute to the unique history of IU basketball with special edition "Hurryin' Hoosiers" Made In March basketball uniforms that will be worn at the Big Ten Tournament in Indianapolis on March 13th. These uniforms feature IU's traditional cream and crimson color scheme, with the fabled "Hurryin' Hoosiers" nickname placed on the inside collar of each jersey and on the back of the shorts. These Made in March uniforms will be worn exclusively during the Big Ten Tournament.

"Our players are excited to have something that will be unique to their time at Indiana," said IU Coach Tom Crean. "Great traditions like the candy stripe pants, the script Indiana, and the names not being on the back of their jerseys, are timeless and we are proud to uphold those every day."

The collection was created to provide the Hoosiers with adidas' most advanced uniform system and basketball apparel technology so they can take on the challenges of the intense play of March.

"Particularly given that our current style of play is reminiscent of the "Hurryin' Hoosier" teams of the great Branch McCracken era, it is highly appropriate for our team to don these uniforms as a fun meld of our beloved and storied tradition with cutting edge design and uniform technology," said Indiana University Vice President and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Fred Glass. "It is no secret that we have shied away from special uniforms that depart dramatically from our traditional look. We are so appreciative to adidas for working with us to develop these fun and exciting, yet tradition-based uniforms," said Glass.

Made in March Uniforms feature a functional perforated print pattern along the leg of the stretch woven short to enhance breathability and ventilation, keeping players cool as the clock winds down. adidas' quick-drying jersey technology found in current NBA uniforms along with ClimaCool zones on the chest, back and side, move heat and moisture away from the body to keep the jersey light and dry during as players sweat.

The Made in March Uniform System debuts on-court beginning with conference tournament play and fans can grab their Made in March gear at adidas.com and campus bookstores."

http://www.iuhoosiers.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/030614aaa.html

 

[Hovadipo 54,693]

I actually don't mind these. The cream uniform is awesome.


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[ou812dude 3,326]

can anybody read what's on the back waistline?

I'm guessing it's "Indiana Hoosiers", but my vision ain't what it used to be...

[Hovadipo 54,693]

[quote name="ou812dude" post="45034" timestamp="1394125564"]can anybody read what's on the back waistline?
I'm guessing it's "Indiana Hoosiers", but my vision ain't what it used to be...[/quote]

Hurryin' Hoosiers


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[Hwy 1 2,053]

can anybody read what's on the back waistline?

I'm guessing it's "Indiana Hoosiers", but my vision ain't what it used to be...

 

 

 

I can't see it either but the article explains it all.

[LIHoosier 25,635]

I like actually using cream, it should be the color for every home game.

I don't like the chicken pox/eczema look on the shoulders and bottoms of the shorts and they should've used script Indiana.

[protectthishouse 162]

these look like women's jerseys

[Hovadipo 54,693]

[quote name="LIHoosier" post="45037" timestamp="1394126082"]I like actually using cream, it should be the color for every home game.
I don't like the chicken pox/eczema look on the shoulders and bottoms of the shorts and they should've used script Indiana.[/quote]

Cream would be so perfect on our regular uniforms.


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[ou812dude 3,326]

I can't see it either but the article explains it all.

I read the article, but somehow only saw the part where Hurryin Hoosiers is on the inside collar...

went back and re-read, and sure enough, there it is!

[IU Hoosier41 14,465]

these look like women's jerseys

 

haha i thought they were are first too.  I think that's just the heavy chested ghost modeling them for us.

[Hwy 1 2,053]

I read the article, but somehow only saw the part where Hurryin Hoosiers is on the inside collar...

went back and re-read, and sure enough, there it is!

 

 

I do that kind of thing all the time. I blame it on old age. What's your excuse? I might like yours better. ;)

[ou812dude 3,326]

I do that kind of thing all the time. I blame it on old age. What's your excuse? I might like yours better. ;)

I blame mine on 50% getting older, and 50% of just plain-o being a dummy... :huh:

[IU Hoosier41 14,465]

I have to say.  I am SOOOO happy they are taking this step to update the uniforms.  This baby step, which is very calculated in my mind, will help slowly accept the new uniforms among the old "Traditionalist" crowd.  We've been needing to catch up to the times for a long time on these bad boys.  They've made subtle changes in the past, this is obviously the biggest change.  I'm hoping this is just the beginning, and we move on to Nice jerseys that our players actually look good in.

[CR3AMnCR1MS0N 1,867]

All I know is that if a B1G championship comes with them, they should be worn the rest of the postseason too.

[NOLA Hoosier 1,267]

Garbage


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[JSHoosier 19,743]

I have to say.  I am SOOOO happy they are taking this step to update the uniforms.  This baby step, which is very calculated in my mind, will help slowly accept the new uniforms among the old "Traditionalist" crowd.  We've been needing to catch up to the times for a long time on these bad boys.  They've made subtle changes in the past, this is obviously the biggest change.  I'm hoping this is just the beginning, and we move on to Nice jerseys that our players actually look good in.

I'd be fine with an alternate worn once a year or so.  Thing is though our antiquated uniforms don't seem to impact our recruiting, we've gotten a McD's AA in 4 straight classes and other good pieces, and updated uniforms won't make the team play better so I don't see the point in making a permanent change.  The Yankees don't change their pinstripes, Alabama hasn't changed their helmets, we don't need to change our uniforms.

 

The cut could stand to be updated, but that's about it.

[Vauxhall and IU 317]

In the grand scheme of things it definitely could be worse - the cream looks great, and the "Hurryin' Hoosiers" is a nice touch. Though as others have pointed out, any alternates should use the script font.

 

That said, I simply cannot wrap my mind around this idea everyone has that updated uniforms will help recruiting. I know recruits are teenagers, but give them a little credit. They're coming to play basketball, not to wear uniforms. You really think we need to dangle shiny objects in front of them to get their attention? They know what IU is. Even if they didn't grow up with the tradition themselves, they know about it and if they're talking to IU in the first place, that means they respect it.

[coachmayhew 1,414]

New/Old/Throwback/traditional who cares, I just wanna see some wins!


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[djsalway 4,161]

As long as there are no last names on the back, I'm happy.

[All_Hoosiers 873]

I really like these and hope we see them more than once.




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