ALL I WANT THIS SEASON IS NEW UNIFORMS

Blake Bell

(For yesterday's college football preview click here). As I sit here on my laptop and browse all the new uniforms that will be debuting in college football this year, I keep anticipating to see those new crimson and cream unis. But as time goes by and I get to the end of the list; I put my hand on my forehead and sigh, as another year rolls around without a change from the University of Oklahoma. Now don't get me wrong friends I do love what we have now, I love the traditional look as it symbolizes the past triumphs of this program and the future success OU will incur. It's a classic and one of the most recognized in sports. But when your own players are calling for change it's time to step up.

Oklahoma 2008 alternate uniform

Let's be clear, I'm not calling for a complete overhaul, for the equipment manager to lose his job or even have 29839874 different combinations like our Stillwater friends do, but having an alternate uniform for even one game can only be seen as a benefit. Recruits these days look for more than tradition, they look for the newest stadiums, the newest facilities and I believe uniforms can have an impact as well. They want to look flashy and cool for the cameras and the millions watching at home. Is it safe to assume we have lost a recruit or two because we are falling more and more behind every year? For you diehard fans, yes we did have a very cool alternate uniform for one game in 2008. It looked great and Nike did a great job of keeping the same basis but adding a few alterations, most notably the white helmet. Why not do this for one home game?

The most reoccurring EXCUSE that I hear is that "we're a traditional, conservative classy program." So, if I understand correctly, one uniform will be the deciding factor in how people perceive this program? Let me be the first to reassure you, one game will not define the decades of excellence of Oklahoma football. Other "traditional" schools do not seem to be having this problem. For example:

1. LSU
2. Notre Dame
3. Georgia
4. Stanford

Nebraska and Michigan are also some schools that have gone down the new uniform path. If you cannot let go of the concept of "traditional" I have another proposition for you. I saw this on the web awhile ago but why not have alternates for one game and then sell the jerseys after with all the proceeds going to tornado victims in Moore. I do not think anybody would object to that happening because it benefits both Moore and Oklahoma football.

Whether you agree with me or not it does not matter, I'm tired of seeing almost every school with really nice, modern, updated gear. It's time for the Sooners to step up and get into the game. We do not need a mind blowing overhaul or many combinations, just something new for at least one game. Now is that too much to ask for?


Chris Corbaz (@yungswiss_): After conquering the YMCA basketball leagues in Tulsa with his Westbrook like quickness, Corbaz is now studying public relations at the University of Oklahoma. He is a die-hard Oklahoma City Thunder fan and an avid follower of the Dallas Cowboys but not Tony Romo. #Thunderup