apuszczalowski Posted September 14, 2006 Posted September 14, 2006 I'm not sure what you're talking about. Pretty much the only real negative this offseason is this abortion. This thread is about exactly that. You want to bring up a hockey thread, I'll gladly discuss what the franchise has done so far. 773102[/snapback] My point is that you say that the focus group was filled with fans of queer eye, and queer as folk, but what about the fans? All I have heard is about how the logo and the uniform is horrible, and that they should go with this or with that. Who cares what the team is wearing. Are you going to boycott a Stanley Cup win just because they are wearing these uniforms and not the original jerseys?
Alaska Darin Posted September 14, 2006 Posted September 14, 2006 My point is that you say that the focus group was filled with fans of queer eye, and queer as folk, but what about the fans? All I have heard is about how the logo and the uniform is horrible, and that they should go with this or with that. Well, since the FANS are the ones who buy the tickets and the merchandise, I'd say their opinion is pretty important. Maybe I'm crazy. Who cares what the team is wearing. Alot of people do. Are you going to boycott a Stanley Cup win just because they are wearing these uniforms and not the original jerseys? 773196[/snapback] Nope, but I ain't buying a damn thing with that fukkin' flagellate on it, either.
Kiwi Bills fan Posted September 14, 2006 Posted September 14, 2006 I'm in the same ballpark. Really like the design on the new jersey, like the colors, like the shoulder stripes, like the idea of a number on the front...but that logo is going to take some time to get used to. 773097[/snapback] That's exactly how I feel. Go Sabres!
theesir Posted September 14, 2006 Posted September 14, 2006 Are you going to boycott a Stanley Cup win just because they are wearing these uniforms and not the original jerseys? 773196[/snapback] No, but I won't buy their merchandise, and I imagine that the merchadise sales ($200 for a jersey) is a pretty important source of revenue. The logo and associated Jersey are what we the fans buy and wear to show our love for the team. I would rather wear a piece of paper taped to my back and chest that says "I love the Sabres" than buy one of those jerseys and I'm sure I'm not alone.
Lurker Posted September 15, 2006 Posted September 15, 2006 I actually like the colors and the number placement, but as expected the slug ruins it. 773094[/snapback] If the team gets off to a "slug"-ish start, they'll have only themselves to blame....
Kelly the Dog Posted September 15, 2006 Posted September 15, 2006 Seems to me like they can track the outrage for a year, have people buy the new jerseys and hats and tee-shirts for a year (but not at their expected rate), and then come out next year with the old logo, saying we're doing this for you fans and have everyone buy the new/old jerseys while Sluggo becomes a (bad) collector's item.
Dan Gross Posted September 15, 2006 Posted September 15, 2006 Buffalo News confirmed it today... "Hey, don't you think it would be cool to put a fuzzy version of the image up there, then slowly defuzz it?"
Ramius Posted September 15, 2006 Posted September 15, 2006 The colors look decent, but the slug is still horrendous. its absolutely pathetic. looks like a yellow steaming pile of sh--. Also, etf is with the numbers on the front? that looks completely retarded.
X. Benedict Posted September 15, 2006 Posted September 15, 2006 The colors look decent, but the slug is still horrendous. its absolutely pathetic. looks like a yellow steaming pile of sh--. Also, etf is with the numbers on the front? that looks completely retarded. 773831[/snapback] This is the type of serendipity that can only happen in Buffalo. We have the most hyped team in ages and they get to play with Urine Flashes on their chest.
UConn James Posted September 15, 2006 Posted September 15, 2006 Also, etf is with the numbers on the front? that looks completely retarded. 773831[/snapback] The reason for having numbers --- so viewers and fans can identify a player --- is lost when the numbers are as small as that. Same placement of the C or A, but those are special, determining role by placement and b/c they're there, you know exactly what it means --- this guy is a team captain. And it begs the question of where the C or A will go now? As jersey numbers, it's just going to be a splotch of yellow on anything but close-ups of players. Colors are great. Logo and design sucks. Front Office knew full well what the vast majority of fans wanted, yet they delivered this. Needless to say, I won't be getting any merch with this thing.
smokinandjokin Posted September 15, 2006 Posted September 15, 2006 I have said it before and I'll say it again- THIS JERSEY WILL LOOK DAMN FINE ON CHRIS DRURY IF HE'S SKATING AROUND HSBC ARENA HOLDING THE STANLEY CUP OVER HIS HEAD! Nobody will be looking at the legless buffalo then.
SilverNRed Posted September 15, 2006 Posted September 15, 2006 As jersey numbers, it's just going to be a splotch of yellow on anything but close-ups of players. 773856[/snapback] It looks like a splotch of yellow even close up. And it looks like a giant booger painted on center ice.
bradjames24 Posted September 15, 2006 Posted September 15, 2006 The colors look decent, but the slug is still horrendous. its absolutely pathetic. looks like a yellow steaming pile of sh--. Also, etf is with the numbers on the front? that looks completely retarded. 773831[/snapback] I think the 23 you see in the jersey is just the sleve folded over so you can see the font of the numbers. I seriously doubt they would put the players number on the shoulder as well.
drnykterstein Posted September 15, 2006 Posted September 15, 2006 this is a jersey that will live in infamy
drnykterstein Posted September 15, 2006 Posted September 15, 2006 no matter how i look at it, you cannot avoid it. it seriously is a slug with horns. some sort of slug/buffalo hybrid.
ricojes Posted September 15, 2006 Posted September 15, 2006 Not as bad as i thought it would be. i like the colors and i think the slug comments are a little exagerated.
loadofmularkey Posted September 15, 2006 Posted September 15, 2006 Listen. I don't live in Buffalo anymore, but for those you who do, and who are going to games, can you please promise me this? Could you please not boo when the team takes the ice tomorrow morning/at the preseason opener/at the season opener/any other time in the near future when they take the ice wearing the new jerseys? I can't think of anything that would be more pathetic.
ricojes Posted September 15, 2006 Posted September 15, 2006 Could you please not boo when the team takes the ice tomorrow morning/at the preseason opener/at the season opener/any other time in the near future when they take the ice wearing the new jerseys? I can't think of anything that would be more pathetic. 774103[/snapback] Booing Santa is up there.
USMCBillsFan Posted September 15, 2006 Posted September 15, 2006 Isn't there an alternate jersey that is more like the original jerseys? If there is I say those are the only ones fans should buy. That'll show them what we prefer. I know that's the only one I'll buy.
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