Names on back of IU jerseys
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My comment specifically was in regards to the poster saying IUs uniform was like Notre Dames helmet
Why? What potential damage does it create by allowing players to have names on the back of the jersey?
I’m not sold it takes away from the team first mentality. But I do see how it can entice a player to take ownership of that jersey and responsibility wearing it
just my opinion
Because it’s different to NOT have the players name on it. It’s part of why makes IU special and of course the aforementioned “team” talk. As other posters already pointed out, we can have both.
As a basketball program is it more beneficial to appease the 50+ crowd or future basketball players looking to benefit from NIL deals?
You’ve seen the premium section.🤣 IU has been holding on to tradition that doesn’t matter as much as it used to. They will continue to probably.
Wouldn’t the lack of the name and just the number, but same as another numbered player, with a differing style make the Jersey more valuable in the collectible market?
It takes away from a team mentality, which is why the jerseys only say "Indiana". That isn't something that changes over time. If a kid won't go to an Adidas school or a school without names, then that is fine.
Sell jerseys with the players names on them while the players jerseys themselves do not have their names on it.
The athlete's take on jersey sales wouldn't move the NIL needle. @Cavanagh probably pays guys double or triple what their jersey sales would provide.
If you're going to blow up the tradition, at least do it for a valid reason.
If you're going to blow up the tradition, at least do it for a valid reason.
So if we put the players names on the back the team will play better???
Not what I said. It’s silly to say its a team thing to dismiss names on jerseys when we haven’t had success in 20 plus years without them. Putting names on jerseys has zero effect on team play regardless. Inmho it’s a stupid argument.
Never said it was. Multiple posters claimed NIL as the reason to do it. I'm just pointing out that isn't a valid reason for doing it.
Well Florida, Ohio state etc are signing group deals for names on jerseys. If it wasn’t profitable they wouldn’t do it. This really is probably coming in some form.
The Future?
Each player can sell advertising space on their headband
Each player can sell 6 in square space on their jersey for ad space (logo only)
Name on the back of jersey for jersey sales
individual shoe deals with shoe companies to wear the shoes in games
Bring on the 5 stars!!?
Each player can sell advertising space on their headband
Each player can sell 6 in square space on their jersey for ad space (logo only)
Name on the back of jersey for jersey sales
individual shoe deals with shoe companies to wear the shoes in games
Bring on the 5 stars!!?
Maybe it's coming, but from all I've read, the jersey group deals are at successful football schools.
That isn't true. And it isn't a good reason either. Maybe the fan base and the players should run practice?
Do soldiers in the military have their last names on the uniforms they wear?
Is there any proof the name takes away from the team first mentality you claim to be so vital?
Meanwhile teams with names on the back are winning championships. Playing as a team!
Depends on who’s collecting it
but sports memorabilia shops have jerseys signed and unless it’s a Yankees jersey have a players name in the back.
I would like a Smart jersey and a Gordon jersey. Both wore same number or CC and zeller for instance.
Good to see you are ok with players losing potential $ to keep your fragile ego and need for a tradition that holds no weight.
Triggered boomers lol
Why do you hate it so much? That’s the real question. I already pointed out that if it’s so important we could permit players to sell custom jerseys earlier in this thread, so your argument above is basically meaningless.
Hate it? I don’t, but I’m not going to hold onto something as silly as no names on jerseys.
love the candy stripes and IUs warm ups. I even like them wearing same shoes from what I’ve seen. But names are different to me
You seem to be the triggered one here. Boomer? LOL. I'm Gen X, you typical little millennial.
See how ridiculous that sounds?
All I said was NIL money isn't a significant factor when it comes to potential jersey sales. If you want to refute that with something of substance, knock yourself out. I'm open to hearing more.
So change my mind. Like I said before, I'm open to the idea for the right reasons.
FWIW, I do appreciate the fact that you're being thought provoking about it instead of making silly emotional arguments.
And again to my point, you aren’t the one benefitting from jersey sales but players would. If a player makes $50 or $5000, it’s their income. Not yours to deny.
I’m gen X also but I don’t behave like a rusty old tool
