Ohio State will unveil another new uniform vs. Michigan. What do you think?
Ohio State wore these throwback uniforms at Michigan Stadium last year, honoring its 1954 team.
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Ohio State's uniform for Saturday, honoring its 1942 team.
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Quick, close your eyes and think about the Michigan-Ohio State football rivalry. What's the first image that comes to mind?
For many, it's Michigan's iconic winged helmet butting against a gray Ohio State helmet covered in buckeye leaf stickers.
That image may be fading, thanks to the Nike-designed alternate uniforms worn by the Buckeyes in back-to-back years.
Last season, Ohio State came to Michigan Stadium wearing a 1954 replica uniform with a white helmet.
In Columbus on Saturday (noon, ABC), the Buckeyes will honor their World War II-bound 1942 national championship team with uniforms that include a replica U.S. flag on the jersey sleeve, a camouflage-print base layer and scarlet helmet.
What do you think of the uniforms? Take our poll:
Comments
Rizzle
Sun, Nov 28, 2010 : 6:27 p.m.
georgesmith, typical uneducated Wolverine fan. You know nothing about flag etiquette obviously. The field of stars points forward in the direction the person is moving - FORWARD. This is flag etiquette straight from the US Military. OSU was honoring it's WWII era 1942 team displaying a proper flag with the field of stars pointing forward.
georgesmith
Sat, Nov 27, 2010 : 1:03 p.m.
Uniforms need to be burned! Showing such dis-respect for the United States flag. Some one needs to study up on flag etiquite. The flag must be displayed with the stars in the upper left corner. They have id displayed backwards. And they are teaching our kids?
wpm
Thu, Nov 25, 2010 : 8:47 p.m.
I think those are butt nasty... I bet the kids are freakin about having to wear those... I hate to admit it - but when they came out in those white helmets last year - even I was thinking... yeah those are sweet. But the red red needs to stay forgotten... I'd like to see what big blue could do with a throwback... but then again when you have the best helmet in the land you don't need Nike. speaking of Nike. love the gunmetal black ducks lid. Go blue - good luck. let's make it.1969 all over again... suck it bucks!
Trepang674
Thu, Nov 25, 2010 : 8:22 p.m.
I think OSU should be wearing the tutu...like they deserve. They have worked so hard to get here to this point and then choke in the Bowl games....let them wear tutus.
dlclaytor
Thu, Nov 25, 2010 : 4:14 p.m.
One word: pajamas.
eric
Thu, Nov 25, 2010 : 9:23 a.m.
Wow rightmind, I didn't realize Woody invented "modern football". Thanks for enlightening us. Why don't we just pick 1938 and the hiring of Fritz Crisler as the beginning of modern football? After all Crisler invented two-platoon football. Guess that screws up your Buckeye dominance in "modern football" as UofM leads 35-33-4. At least you acknowledge the series started before Jim Tressel - LOL!
GoBucks
Thu, Nov 25, 2010 : 9:01 a.m.
Red helmet, red uniforms, etc??? Will some UM type please tell The OSU that halloween is over.
trigg7
Thu, Nov 25, 2010 : 5:49 a.m.
OSU by at least 21. $$$ in pocket. Who cares what they wear.at least its a change for the same outcome.
ohiowolverine
Thu, Nov 25, 2010 : 4:48 a.m.
LC, I agree with you, I think it is a slap in the face. I just wish it would put a fire under the Wolverines and make them play their hearts out this Sat. Living just north of Scumbus, I am tired of hearing about the suckeyes everyday. Win this one and shut all the bucknuts up!
LordCarr
Thu, Nov 25, 2010 : 12:55 a.m.
As a wolverine fan, I kinda find the uni's a little insulting. Like it or not: something about that scarlet & grey uniform has a certain mojo to it. Just like the Maze and Blue Michigan wings do(or did!) One look at that grey helmet with a bunch of (Tommy Chong at a boy) stickers on it. Brings out emotions in any opposing player instantly, whether it be respect, anger, or fear it stands for something... Tradition!! This tells me they think they don't even need to throw their uniforms on the field to win this one,just the name "OSU" on the score board is enough to beat Michigan anymore. Funny, the Buckeyes are a team disguised as someone else, while someone else is disguised as Wolverines. Go Blue!!!!!!! Good Luck Boys!!!
rightmind250
Wed, Nov 24, 2010 : 7:19 p.m.
I would think UM would be in favor of breaking from tradition, maybe try to win against OSU
rightmind250
Wed, Nov 24, 2010 : 6:52 p.m.
Tater get a grip that was 20 years ago. You are living in the past. UM is the new Indiana. The Wolverines lead the overall series 57-43-6, including a 27-23-2 mark in Columbus. However, since Woody Hayes was hired as head coach in 1951, the Buckeyes lead the series 31-26-2 Thats the reality. The Bucks lead the series in modern football. The past 60 years. No go back to your room. I am tired of hearing your crying.
RobbiesBoyfriend
Wed, Nov 24, 2010 : 6:21 p.m.
Well, At least there's one reason to tune into the game, Sure isn't going to be for the play on the field, unless yer an Ohio fan.
heartbreakM
Wed, Nov 24, 2010 : 6:05 p.m.
Yuk. For a guy who has incredible respect for the rivalry, the Vest sure does throw out funny uniforms for this game!! Wear these during the annual Youngstown State or Ohio University beatdowns. Or wear them when you play Oregon so you can have "ugliest uniform" day. Good thing to know that LC is responsible for every OSU loss for all time. LC probably designed these horrible unis also.
jameslucas
Wed, Nov 24, 2010 : 5:59 p.m.
Thats the worst scarlet and gray uniform used by losers since the confederates wore the scarlet and gray during the Civil War.
3 And Out
Wed, Nov 24, 2010 : 4:52 p.m.
Those Unis look like the Tampa Bay Bucs.... not the old Gay Pirate Bucs but the new, non descript and boring Bucs.
3 And Out
Wed, Nov 24, 2010 : 4:51 p.m.
Nasty looking Rags there.
GoBucks
Wed, Nov 24, 2010 : 2:10 p.m.
Shocked, that's what this Buckeye is. OSU is turning the once great OSU-MU rivalry into a fashion joke to mock U of M. Sorry to say, but the joke may be played on my silly red-uniformed Bucks this Sat.
The OSU
Wed, Nov 24, 2010 : 1:40 p.m.
DonAZ: Good point. Hate throw-back uniforms. Just a way for Nike to sell stuff and make $$$. Need to stick to tradition. How are the photos of the game going to look 30 years from now? Goofy! Hope this bad omen doesn't help UM!
dading dont delete me bro
Wed, Nov 24, 2010 : 1:02 p.m.
bucks retro's won't help michigan any. michigan footbal just isn't what it used to be. a local radio station was playing some bob ufer audio bits this morning, won't hear ANYTHING like that w/rich rod at the helm.
obama from kenya
Wed, Nov 24, 2010 : 1:02 p.m.
UofM should put a big pink feather on their helmets until richrod is gone.
DonAZ
Wed, Nov 24, 2010 : 12:33 p.m.
In many ways stuff like this makes me admire Penn State and Alabama all the more -- basic, boring uniforms. Prove themselves on the field, not on the fashion runway.