We wrapped up Paris Fashion Week this week and while we didn’t see football jerseys in any of the collections that doesn’t mean they’re not buzzworthy.
A conversation piece,
The Last Night’s Game Team
1. Something new to keep an eye out for this season is that players are allowed to wear the No. 0 for the first time ever. What’s not new? The fact that you can’t sport a jersey of your favorite college football player. The NCAA (the governing body of college sports) stopped selling clothing with players’ last names and/or numbers in 2013 after being accused of trying to make money off of notable college athletes. (Remember, college athletes can’t be paid). NOT COMING TO A STORE NEAR YOU
2. Modest is hottest in college football. A few years ago, the NCAA banned players from wearing crop tops like a 1992 Right Said Fred video. Players were tucking their jerseys under their pads to make it harder for their opponents to tackle them. SHOWING OFF OUR SIX PACK (OF BEER)
3. Since everyone knows accessories make the outfit, here are two new additions this season. Players will be allowed to wear a patch of their choice on their jerseys to express their support of racial and social justice. Also, if a player would like to wear a medical grade mask attached to their face mask, they can. But don’t get any ideas, this isn’t a billboard. No images, advertising or logos are allowed besides the team logo. COVID STYLE
4. The early football uniforms were heavily inspired by rugby. The first football helmet was created in 1893 by U.S. Naval Academy player Joseph Reeve. After being kicked in the head too many times, he put together a moleskin hat with earflaps to prevent further injury. His invention was later used by paratroopers during World War I. THAT'S USING YOUR NOGGIN'
5. Teams are mixing up their uniforms this season, with some going retro to find a combination that wins. Then there’s Oregon. The Ducks' most famous alumni is Phil Knight, co-founder of Nike, who makes sure his team is outfitted. They have hundreds of uniform combinations so you never know what you're going to get until they walk on the field. THE FIELD IS THE RUNWAY
