Student-Athlete Remarks on New Football Uniforms
Joe Kowalewski, Senior, Tight End
On how much input the players had on the new uniforms:“Well, I know Damien talked to them a lot about it, and the fabric and what would be comfortable to play in. The retro look was kind of a surprise to us. We didn’t think we would go with a throw-back look, but I am really excited about it. It is something totally different and unexpected. I am excited about it. The retro look is cool.”
Are you sad to see the all orange uniforms go:
“I love these new uniforms. They are great. They are so comfortable and they look great. I think we are going to look really classy in them, like Dr. Gross said. I am excited about it. It is all right that we traded in the old uniforms for these new ones.”
On how the uniform feels:
“It feels great. I love it. It is so comfortable. The old ones were so tight and hot. These are great. They are stretchy and they fit you tight, but they aren’t like closing you off. I love them. They are perfect. They look like what the pros wear on Sunday. Everything just fits nice and tight.”
Anthony Smith, Senior, Free Safety
On how he likes the new uniforms:
“They fit better than last year’s uniforms. Like they say, we are going with the retro look. I like the helmets.”
Kellen Pruitt, Senior, Linebacker
On the retro look:
“I think it is a great idea. It brings a different flavor that we haven’t had in a long time. I haven’t seen a lot of retro looks.”
Damien Rhodes, Senior, Running Back
On which combination is the best:
“I am wearing this one, so it has to be the best. I’ll go with this one and then the white on white.”
On how important this is with all the other changes:
“I think this is really big and it is something we have been after for a while. Now that we have it, it brings a lot of energy to the players. It feels like we got what we have been asking for. We feel like if you look good, you play good. We feel like we are out there looking good and looking fresh and we are going to play fresh.”
