Hype video just released. They look pretty sweet. I’d be in favor of adopting a classic look and sticking with it…but doing a game each year like this.
George Rogers Era Uniforms on 9/21
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Question regarding these…what’s the story behind the stars on the helmet? I have always loved that detail…but admit I never thought about why they were on there.
The helmet is designed to look like a throwback. The block C has a classic look and it’s larger on the helmet. There are some folks (CockyLids) that make some cool alternate designs for helmets that have made a modern version of these I’d love to see worn with this uniform as well. Did a beautiful throwback with the S C logo as well.
The helmet is designed to look like a throwback. The block C has a classic look and it’s larger on the helmet. There are some folks (CockyLids) that make some cool alternate designs for helmets that have made a modern version of these I’d love to see worn with this uniform as well. Did a beautiful throwback with the S C logo as well.
Finally, I also loved the black helmet concept he (CockyLids) came up with. Would love to see this guy designing some of our looks…at least helmet wise.
That WAS a classic look. Everything since has been inferior.
The old George Uniform was red, but uniforms weren’t like they are today. But these are garnet. For some reason our fans believe garnet is close to maroon. The photos in the sun are going to appear brighter obviously. But Under Armour has done a good job of putting us in garnet.
For reference, look at Florida State’s uniforms. They are garnet and gold.
These throwbacks are damn near perfect.
Not sure why you are saying this based on the video and new photos of these uniforms. The old George Uniform was certainly a bright red, but uniforms weren’t like they are today. But these are garnet. For some reason our fans believe garnet is close to maroon. The photos in the sun are going to appear brighter, obviously. But Under Armour has done a good job of putting us in garnet.
For reference, look at Florida State’s uniforms. They are garnet and gold.
These throwbacks are damn near perfect.
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Completely misread your first question. My bad! Back then the uniforms were red. But our official school colors were garnet & black. The manufacturers didn’t make the garnet I guess. Uniforms weren’t quite as big a deal back then as they are today. Our basketball uniforms in the early 2000’s were a Cardinal red as Nike didn’t make a true garnet. This was during the Odom Era…I believe the year we went to the NCAA Tournament. That was definitely one of the better things about going to UA…and especially being one of their first schools. They got our color pretty close. I can remember us wearing “garnet” versus UGA for the first time under Lou Holtz…those were apple red! But must have worked good because Quincy Carter kept throwing the ball to our guys
These George Rogers era uniforms were the old tear-away uniforms if I remember correctly.
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Video is meh.
If they really want to match the throw back, go with tear away jerseys. But why go to that era? Other than Rogers, we weren’t that great.
The very best were McGuire era Unis when Roche and Owens played. It’s not even close.
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OK, I'm gonna say it. Those uniforms from the George Rogers era don't do anything for me. They are cool as an occasional special throwback thing, but they aren't that great. They are way better than the script "Carolina" helmets, but that's about it. Like most styles from the 1970s, they shouldn't be revisited other than at the occasional throwback party.
I always liked the Carlen and Morrison era helmets. I always have felt that the black helmets were gimmicky. Seemed to me, when wearing the black helmets, we were trying to give the aura of Darth Vader but, more often than not, played like Mickey Mouse. Embarrassing. Stick with the Carlen/Morison era white/garnet helmets (at least their colors); things will work out.
What era uniforms could we wear that we were great?
I think it’s more of a throwback to George than anything. The guy at UniWatch even points out that when he thinks of South Carolina, he thinks of George Rogers and the 1980 Gamecocks.
I’m also a fan of the Joe Morrison era uniforms. But loving this throwback.
Interesting take. Especially when you watch the NFL these days and see all the throwback uniforms from the 70’s & 80’s and fans begging those uniforms to become the permanents. Seattle, Tampa Bay, Denver, Atlanta, Philly, etc…
Of course each has to be formed to a modern template, like these would need to be as well.
what I find interesting on these is there is no black on the jersey…but I feel the garnet and black pop on these uniforms far better than our current set. But everyone has their own opinion. Though these seem overwhelmingly popular so far.
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I think the fact that they are just throwback uniforms, and therefore worn only on special occasions, is why fans like them. I think people just like changing things up now and then. I wonder which of Oregon's uniforms that fanbase likes the most. Doesn't really matter, though, because the tradition of that program is to change it up. I guess you could say their uniform tradition is that they have no tradition.
I'm OK with everybody liking something different. I won't get too bothered if the Gamecocks are wearing uniforms I find hideous. I'm sure my tastes are different from most - if it were up to me, our uniforms would be similar to Penn State's, Alabama's, or Texas's: Pretty plain and never changing.
SEC Unfiltered on Instagram: "South Carolina will be rocking the George Rogers era throwbacks this season. An incredible look. Will be one of college football’s best alternate uniforms this season. (video via @gamecockfb) #sec #secu #secunfiltered
6,007 likes, 60 comments - secunfiltered on August 17, 2024: "South Carolina will be rocking the George Rogers era throwbacks this season. An incredible look. Will be one of college football’s best alternate uniforms this season. (video via @gamecockfb) #sec #secu #secunfiltered #secfootball...
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Because once we got beat by 50 in them the fans will blame the uniforms. I’m sure part of the scheduling is due to hoping to win with part of the celebrations they have planned around it.
Our garnet is the same Pantone color as Bama's crimson, so red is definitely not our color.Now that's red!!SEC Unfiltered on Instagram: "South Carolina will be rocking the George Rogers era throwbacks this season. An incredible look. Will be one of college football’s best alternate uniforms this season. (video via @gamecockfb) #sec #secu #secunfiltered
6,007 likes, 60 comments - secunfiltered on August 17, 2024: "South Carolina will be rocking the George Rogers era throwbacks this season. An incredible look. Will be one of college football’s best alternate uniforms this season. (video via @gamecockfb) #sec #secu #secunfiltered #secfootball...
I thought 1980 was great for South Carolina. I think the 1979 and 1980 seasons was the first time South Carolina had back to back eight win seasons.
In 1980 South Carolina scored 73 against Wichita State, visited the big house and beat Michigan, scored, 49 points in first half against Cincinnati (Cocky's debut) came within four points to beat eventual national champions Georgia (late fumble in game when South Carolina was driving).
I must say in my opinion South Carolina did suffer the worst lost ever by losing to clemson. South Carolina went to clemson as favorites and lost the game by 21 points. As a kid I remember walking out of the Carolina Coliseum (watch game by CCTV) crying. No loss hurt more than that.
1980 season might not be great season now, but it was a great season back then.
And I had thought beating Clemson five times in a row meant we finally left the glory days of back-to-back 8-win seasons behind... it is what it is.
And we all thought that you knew just because someone pissed in your cornflakes doesn't mean you have to drink it.
If that's the reason, it's a sad statement of where our football program is. I see Vandy is an away game.
I couldn't afford the swatches.
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Yeah, 202 looks better, more garnety. I was just repeating what I've seen mentioned a few times before. In certain light they do look much closer.
I think these are awesome...as a throwback. I wouldn't want them every week.
Back then the color was more red then garnet. The gear was what, Russell Athletic? They probably only 10 different colors back then. I think everyone just pretended it was garnet and went with it.
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