As if things weren't bad enough...

[76-1]

IU men’s and women’s basketball teams to wear Fear of God uniforms again

Indiana is running it back with Adidas’ Fear of God line. But this time it appears the Hoosiers will stick to their team colors. After wearing unpopular dark grey uniforms in 2024, the IU men…

www.thedailyhoosier.com

I'd like to believe that Dolson just didn't read the fine print on that contract... 🙈

Anyone but Adidas next time around... (looks like it'll be awhile though...😖 We have a contract with them for another nine and a half years...........😳🙉).

Please..., no more "special" uniforms...

 

[Big Red Crimson Buffalo]

IU men’s and women’s basketball teams to wear Fear of God uniforms again

Indiana is running it back with Adidas’ Fear of God line. But this time it appears the Hoosiers will stick to their team colors. After wearing unpopular dark grey uniforms in 2024, the IU men…

www.thedailyhoosier.com

I'd like to believe that Dolson just didn't read the fine print on that contract... 🙈

Anyone but Adidas next time around... Please... (and no more "special" uniforms)

Nike uniform designs are to Adidas like Ralph Lauren is to the JCPenney’s ”Fall Collection.”

 

[UTFO]

IU men’s and women’s basketball teams to wear Fear of God uniforms again

Indiana is running it back with Adidas’ Fear of God line. But this time it appears the Hoosiers will stick to their team colors. After wearing unpopular dark grey uniforms in 2024, the IU men…

www.thedailyhoosier.com

I'd like to believe that Dolson just didn't read the fine print on that contract... 🙈

Anyone but Adidas next time around... (looks like it'll be awhile though...😖 We have a contract with them for another nine and a half years...........😳🙉).

Please..., no more "special" uniforms...

i don't get the 'fear of god' thing.

 

[76-1]

i don't get the 'fear of god' thing.

Here's the Wiki version:

Jerry Lorenzo - Wikipedia

en.m.wikipedia.org

Some see this as "cutting edge" fashion...

Looks to me closer to 1920's retro...

Whatever it is or is intended to be, from my perspective, our uniform should always be and remain, our Uniform..., and not something to be tweaked, twisted, or screwed with to appeal to the bizarre fashion whims of those with zero real interest in the program outside of the possibility of making some quick bucks...

 

[Bulk VanderHuge]

76-1 and BRCB discussing IU uniforms...

 

[Bippy]

Who the F cares about uniforms?
I'm more interested in seeing a coach capable of using some of the talent we've paid big $$$ for; and so-called talent, keeping their heads in the game for 40 minutes.

 

[IUNorth]

One of my teenagers said they were "fire"... I corrected him, and made sure he knew what the correct interpretation for those uniforms should be... But I'm not sure he got my message because he responded with "Bro chill".

I'm not sure teenagers are going to be buying many of these special IU uniforms...but I do know that Nike is losing some of its grip on the "fashion side" over the teenagers that I'm around.

 

[hickorytree1]

One of my teenagers said they were "fire"... I corrected him, and made sure he knew what the correct interpretation for those uniforms should be... But I'm not sure he got my message because he responded with "Bro chill".

I'm not sure teenagers are going to be buying many of these special IU uniforms...but I do know that Nike is losing some of its grip on the "fashion side" over the teenagers that I'm around.

Its stock price is saying the same thing.

 

[Chicago-bound Hoosier]

One of my teenagers said they were "fire"... I corrected him, and made sure he knew what the correct interpretation for those uniforms should be... But I'm not sure he got my message because he responded with "Bro chill".

I'm not sure teenagers are going to be buying many of these special IU uniforms...but I do know that Nike is losing some of its grip on the "fashion side" over the teenagers that I'm around.

tell those kids to get off your lawn!

 

[Hatchets7times]

Who the F cares about uniforms?
I'm more interested in seeing a coach capable of using some of the talent we've paid big $$$ for; and so-called talent, keeping their heads in the game for 40 minutes.

I agree..But kids that are studs in AAU get affiliated with certain shoe companies..It's the way it is....
And most are Nike guys..

 

[IUNorth]

I agree..But kids that are studs in AAU get affiliated with certain shoe companies..It's the way it is....
And most are Nike guys..

I used to follow this more closely...but I'm not sure this is true any more. Adidas 3SSB circuit has tons of high level prospects every year. Indiana Elite might be more highly regarded than Indy Heat, as a local example.

Under Armour's UAA and even the Puma circuit are also starting to attract top talent.

Nike doesn't have nearly the same grip it had even 3-4 years ago.

 

[GeorgeStrait IU]

IU men’s and women’s basketball teams to wear Fear of God uniforms again

Indiana is running it back with Adidas’ Fear of God line. But this time it appears the Hoosiers will stick to their team colors. After wearing unpopular dark grey uniforms in 2024, the IU men…

www.thedailyhoosier.com

I'd like to believe that Dolson just didn't read the fine print on that contract... 🙈

Anyone but Adidas next time around... (looks like it'll be awhile though...😖 We have a contract with them for another nine and a half years...........😳🙉).

Please..., no more "special" uniforms...

IU will continue to IU for the rest of time.

 

[teller54]

"The Fear of God brand that adidas is partnering with is very hip, cool with students."

So are ripped jeans but that doesn't mean much with most basketball fans. What ugly uniforms but I guess the basketball program had some money to blow.

 

[kraft cheese+macaroni]

These uniforms are fine, as were the Black Excellence ones. They at least use our school colors.

I'm sick and tired of seeing black uniforms, so red/cream...all good with me

 

[hookyIU1990]

I agree..But kids that are studs in AAU get affiliated with certain shoe companies..It's the way it is....
And most are Nike guys..

Is shoe money still a thing in the NIL world?

 

[IUNorth]

Is shoe money still a thing in the NIL world?

Yes. Very much so. Not as big of a swaying factor, but still very relevant.

 

[Big Red Crimson Buffalo]

Here's the Wiki version:

Jerry Lorenzo - Wikipedia

en.m.wikipedia.org

Some see this as "cutting edge" fashion...

Looks to me closer to 1920's retro...

Whatever it is or is intended to be, from my perspective, our uniform should always be and remain, our Uniform..., and not something to be tweaked, twisted, or screwed with to appeal to the bizarre fashion whims of those with zero real interest in the program outside of the possibility of making some quick bucks...

You play like shit….you deserve to wear shit. Fits our program quite nicely.

 

[UTFO]

"The Fear of God brand that adidas is partnering with is very hip, cool with students."

So are ripped jeans but that doesn't mean much with most basketball fans. What ugly uniforms but I guess the basketball program had some money to blow.

you mean pegged jeans?

 

[Big Red Crimson Buffalo]

One of my teenagers said they were "fire"... I corrected him, and made sure he knew what the correct interpretation for those uniforms should be... But I'm not sure he got my message because he responded with "Bro chill".

I'm not sure teenagers are going to be buying many of these special IU uniforms...but I do know that Nike is losing some of its grip on the "fashion side" over the teenagers that I'm around.

You can clarify that for him next time:
Fire?

More like dumpster fire!

 

[IUclover]

One of my teenagers said they were "fire"... I corrected him, and made sure he knew what the correct interpretation for those uniforms should be... But I'm not sure he got my message because he responded with "Bro chill".

I'm not sure teenagers are going to be buying many of these special IU uniforms...but I do know that Nike is losing some of its grip on the "fashion side" over the teenagers that I'm around.

Ask him if he’d feel the same way if the design was by Skechers.

 

[HoosierAlum07]

you mean pegged jeans?

When I went to IU, the ladies skinny black spandex pants fad started. Those were the days!🤤

 

[IUNorth]

Ask him if he’d feel the same way if the design was by Skechers.

Ha...New Balance is infiltrating its way in to teenage culture. Lawn mowing shoe New Balances, at that. That one is a head scratcher.

 

[This Is Keanu Reeves]

One of my teenagers said they were "fire"... I corrected him, and made sure he knew what the correct interpretation for those uniforms should be... But I'm not sure he got my message because he responded with "Bro chill".

I'm not sure teenagers are going to be buying many of these special IU uniforms...but I do know that Nike is losing some of its grip on the "fashion side" over the teenagers that I'm around.

I believe it's spelled "Bruh Chill"

 

[hookyIU1990]

Ha...New Balance is infiltrating its way in to teenage culture. Lawn mowing shoe New Balances, at that. That one is a head scratcher.

Bringing back the jorts too?

 

[IUclover]

Ha...New Balance is infiltrating its way in to teenage culture. Lawn mowing shoe New Balances, at that. That one is a head scratcher.

And white ankle/crew socks. I sometimes workout at the university gym and feel so out of place with my style. Everyone wearing white shoes and socks.. And guys with perms/broccoli heads. And dodging people recording themselves for Tik Tok.

 

[GThomas]

As long as adidas doesn't bring back 80s nut huggers, I think we'll be okay.

 

[Bucket Getter]

I'm curious what Cig would say to these Fear of God Awful unis if they tried to get the football team to wear them? I was very happy to see him stick with the traditional look every game this year. He strikes me a completely no-nonsense type of guy. These freaking alt unis for basketball are pure nonsense.

 

[GThomas]

I'm curious what Cig would say to these Fear of God Awful unis if they tried to get the football team to wear them? I was very happy to see him stick with the traditional look every game this year. He strikes me a completely no-nonsense type of guy. These freaking alt unis for basketball are pure nonsense.

Anything to take attention away from Bigfoot's shitty coaching, I guess.

 

[Bippy]

I agree..But kids that are studs in AAU get affiliated with certain shoe companies..It's the way it is....
And most are Nike guys..

I understand that we're an Adidas school and the recruiting "impact".
But this is at best a distraction. Just like having a "white-out" which only serves to point out that the fans are more attuned to what's important than our coach, players, and the clowns putting on the neato uniform event.
It's one freaking game which I'd like to see all the effort and production focused on winning. If I wanted a fashion show I'm sure there's a cable channel for that.

 

[HoosierAlum07]

I understand that we're an Adidas school and the recruiting "impact".
But this is at best a distraction. Just like having a "white-out" which only serves to point out that the fans are more attuned to what's important than our coach, players, and the clowns putting on the neato uniform event.
It's one freaking game which I'd like to see all the effort and production focused on winning. If I wanted a fashion show I'm sure there's a cable channel for that.

A White-Out during Black-History Month? That won’t ruffle some feathers!🤔

 

[kraft cheese+macaroni]

I understand that we're an Adidas school and the recruiting "impact".
But this is at best a distraction. Just like having a "white-out" which only serves to point out that the fans are more attuned to what's important than our coach, players, and the clowns putting on the neato uniform event.
It's one freaking game which I'd like to see all the effort and production focused on winning. If I wanted a fashion show I'm sure there's a cable channel for that.

Right, because the BASKETBALL people are the ones involved in this. *eye roll*

In order to take Indiana fans' attention off of Indiana losing, Fear of God x adidas got ultra sneaky and convinced KU and Miami to participate too.

Fear of God uniform schedules:

• Tuesday, February 18 at 6:30 p.m. CT: University of Kansas vs. University of Central Florida (women’s).
• Thursday, February 20 at 7 p.m. EST: University of Miami vs. Notre Dame (women’s).
• Thursday, February 20 at 7 p.m. EST: Indiana University vs. Ohio State (women’s).

• Saturday, February 22 at 6 p.m. EST: University of Miami vs. Virginia Tech (men’s).
• Saturday, February 22 at 3 p.m. CT: University of Kansas vs. Oklahoma State (men’s).
• Wednesday, February 26 at 8:30 p.m. EST: Indiana University vs. Penn State (men’s).

 

[hookyIU1990]

n order to take Indiana fans' attention off of Indiana losing, Fear of God x adidas got ultra sneaky and convinced KU and Miami to participate too.

Kansas is 8-7 in conf and Miami is 2-13 in conference. There might be something to the distraction angle.

 

[hookyIU1990]

No fear of god uniforms will be worn this year per athletic dept

 

[76-1]

No fear of god uniforms will be worn this year per athletic dept

Hopefully that's just the start of a series of great decisions made by our AD...