Images of potential new Razorback Football uniforms have surfaced online recently.
For the better part of last season and even into the spring, Arkansas Athletic Director Jeff Long has messed with the minds of Razorback fans via his Twitter account about the existence of black Razorbacks football uniforms.
“Hmm” was Long’s typical response when asked about the authenticity of said uniforms, but now, photos have surfaced that could very well be the change that some Hog fans have been clamoring for.
The first of these photos began circulating on Twitter and on Razorback message boards several weeks ago (here it is on nikeblog.com from May 16). The low-resolution image features three uniforms including white, red, and black versions.
Now, another image (which at least appears to be coming from the equipment room of the football facility) is making the rounds on the internets (we originally found it on hogville.net), providing more evidence that the Hogs are in for some uniform changes in 2012.
Long has hinted on local radio that “something a little different” uniform-wise is in store for the Hogs this year. Here’s more evidence for a uniform change compiled by Chris Bahn of ArkansasSports360.com.
Do you think these black jerseys are authentic? Do you like the change?
It would be like Johnny5 at the end of Short Circuit 2!
Consider me “meh’ed”. If this is what Arkansas was waiting for from Nike … well, if I were Jeff Long, I’d ask for something a bit more inspiring.
Cool unis for Arkansas State
Do not want. There’s a picture of a white one out there that isn’t too bad.
i feel old and out of touch by saying this, but i am not a fan of these new unis. i really hope the white helmet i saw a few weeks back doesn’t make the field.
these would be cool as a special jersey for a big game though.
Every team member should wear the same uniform, regardless of race.
good one
The new uniforms are an insult to all Razorback players and fans who take great pride in our great tradition of which the uniforms are a big part. You don’t see traditional powerhouses like Oklahoma, Alabama, Texas, USC, etc. doing this. We look like the second coming of Oregon or Maryland. I’m embarrased and ashamed. The white helmets make us look like Boise want-a-be’s. Can anybody remember a big game we won when wearing red pants? What does “anthracite” have to do with Razorback tradition.
Totally agree, your comment is so close to mine that I feel like I plagiarized you. I bet there are a lot of Hogs fans disappointed out there today. I could not care less about Oregonizing our football look. We’re Arkansas, dammit.
Sheesh people. Stop living in the past! Do you also drive only using the rear view mirror? One of the cool things about Arkansas football is that we’re not afraid to be different and lead change. Whether you like it or not, change is coming. You know why Alabama, Texas, Oklahoma, etc aren’t making changes? They are winning championships. They are already being seen by every talented kid looking for a college. Arkansas could use whatever recruiting tools they can get. It’s hard enough in the SEC and sometimes it is that little extra that can sway players in one direction or another. As an Arkansas alum, I say kudo’s to the Arkansas athletic program for having a little foresight and not being afraid to make a splash.
D’OH! Of course, what was keeping Arkansas back all along was the uniforms! Why didn’t we see it sooner! If only Dorial Green-Beckham had seen these unis, he’d have been signed! Think of all the 5-star kids we’re going to get now because of these sweet duds!
As an Arkansas alum, I’m glad that not all Arkansas alums make weak arguments.
Lol… So you chose to exaggerate one sentence of my comment and ignore the rest. If all you want to do is ridicule and close your eyes to change, go right ahead my friend. Go right ahead. WPS!
Your argument is ludicrous. Sorry, no other way to say it.
These unis won’t be the “little extra that can sway” players to come here. You know that’s ridiculous, right? If it was about that, why do so many studs wind up at places with plain uniforms, like Bama or OU? Those unis are extremely close to what Arkansas has worn traditionally.
People are those schools would RIOT if they tried to switch to uniforms like the ones pictured.
You wanna be a bigger program? It’s not gonna happen with a uni change.
Game, set, match.
Haha! You amuse me. Game, set match? Well done. You have given yourself a ‘win’ discussing opinions about uniforms. I’m excited that you are able to speak for all the kids considering Arkansas. Good thing you are psychic because you don’t seem smart enough to actually put a thought process on anything that differs from what you think. You are now able to write what you will. I am giving you the last word. Whatever you write will not be read by me. I do not have any inclination to communicate with someone who seems to know so little. I like the uniforms. That was my original point. What you have chosen to focus on here is what is ludacris. Have fun being ignorant!
I also like the uniforms. And the players seem to like them, judging by several excited posts I’ve seen on Instagram. Awesome.
Ludacris = rapper. Ludicrous = what you actually mean.
It surprises me not at all that you don’t want any more of this argument since you’ve taken the classic approach of deflection. Whether you like these hideous outfits or not was never my point. Taste is subjective. What you’ve refused to address… because you cannot… is your silly assertion that these uniforms will give Arkansas a recruiting edge. I’m sure even you realized how soft that argument is and rather than admit defeat you deflect and try and make it about something else. Whatever works for ya!