Photo of New Helmet.

TierbsHsotBoobs said:

TheKobeStopper said:

TierbsHsotBoobs said:

TheKobeStopper said:

DerekJohnson said:

He_Needs_More_Time said:

RoadDawg55 said:

The kids and I really like the new helmets.

Most doogs would like these helmets. Not surprised one bit.

I like the helmets, but I don't like the timing or context of it. Sark is going no huddle just like Chip did. We're modeling our helmets just like the Ducks design theirs. This all sends a message that we're disregarding our own traditions in order to try to be like Oregon. And I don't like it, nor do I think it's necessary in order to be successful.

I think you're over thinking this. Sarks going no huddle because lots of people are and it works. They're changing the helmets because lots of people are. I don't know if it helps in recruiting or not though.

Oregon was the first or one of the first to start a lot of things that are popular now. UW is just following the herd not trying to be like Oregon. Although there would be nothing wrong with trying to be like Oregon IMHO.

The herd is trying to be like Oregon.

HTH

I think "everyone else is doing this, we should do it too" is different from "let's try and be just like Oregon".

I agree with that.

The problem I see is that Sark isn't doing any of the Oregon stuff better than Oregon does.

It's just further confirmation that Washington is truly Oregon's little brother now.

Yeah and there is plenty of criticism to be given for being just one of the herd. Great coaches innovate, mediocore coaches take that innovation, put their mediocore stink on it and its never quite as good.

Passion said:

Maybe Sark can get a fat gut and we can all turn into white trash fans so the conversion to oregon will be complete.

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If alabama doesn't need to change its helmets to recruit well and win games, why do we? Of course, I could be just a curmudgeon.

Looks like a domer , but where did the Purple upside-down "M" come from and what could it symbolize? Montlake gone belly-up on Husky tradition,perhaps? I notice that the stripes are slowly disappearing and the dark or black helmet could easily revert back to Lambo's solid Purple recalling not only the shortcomings of his program, but also the lowpoint of his idle, Jim Owens' coaching career. For those who believe the kids like this ugly football apparel, keep in mind that in football, those who go on the field thinking about how good they look will be eating turf and taking it in the earhole in no time. Of course, there's practice and looking good on the sidelines in case a cute cheerleader walks on by and TV for the folks back home.

RaceBannon said:

Hey mods what's with all the coog duck trolls trying to make UW look bad on OUR board?

Don't people know that recruits & their parents read this board?! Would YOU come to a school whose fans just shit all over the team??

True DAWGS keep OUR boards clean of Whoregon fans!

brchco12 said:

my read is that we're installing the no-huddle to get our defense ready to face it. I think sark is a purist (to a liability) and doesn't want to use the no huddle unless we've caught the opponent in a bad player package.

If by purist, you mean a guy who emphasizes the skill positions and prefers to trick the defense by fancy play calls than physical, fundamental football, then yes, he is a purist.