Topic: Parthenon: Jerseys an homage to tradition

[ZackUSAF82]

By MICHAEL CIRCLE
The Parthenon

While many universities are changing their football uniforms to accommodate modern styles, the Marshall University Thundering Herd remains traditional in its choice of dress.

“It’s what we’ve always done,” said Rich Worner, Head Equipment Manager. “It’s a cleaner look.”

As Equipment Manager for 12 seasons, Worner designs uniforms with the help of Head Coach Doc Holliday. According to Worner, Holliday wanted the 90s look worn by Marshall stars Randy Moss and Chad Pennington as they won multiple Mid-American Conference titles. The style elicits feelings of nostalgia for a championship team, and hope for a repeat performance.

Redshirt junior center Chris Jasperse agrees with the choice to keep style customary.

Link: http://www.marshallparthenon.com/sports/jerseys-an-homage-to-tradition-1.2833338#.UimdVj_2azg

[biggreenarms]

“We’re just more traditional here at Marshall,” Jasperse said. “We have a lot of tradition. It’s not about me, it’s about the team, and I think the uniforms make that statement.”

Holliday recently decided to remove last names from the jerseys, inciting discussion from Marshall fans. Students on campus have responded with harsh criticism for the decision.

“It doesn’t separate us,” junior defensive end Arnold Blackmon said. “No one stands out. It makes us one. Fans want names for recognition, but if you make plays, people will recognize you.”

As much as I would like to surprised with a modern uniform, I would rather hear this type of talk and mentality. Time will tell as the season rolls on but they seem like the first real "team" we've had in a long, long time.

[Big City]

A surprise with a modern unifor would be cool especially if it would be a one or two game stint per season. With that said I love the traditional look of our programs uniforms both home and away and certainly don't want to migrate away from the Marshall identity. There is something to be said about consistency IMHO

[The E-Man]

Our kelly green jerseys today look both modern and traditional as well.

[iherdya]

A surprise with a modern unifor would be cool especially if it would be a one or two game stint per season. With that said I love the traditional look of our programs uniforms both home and away and certainly don't want to migrate away from the Marshall identity. There is something to be said about consistency IMHO

I'm with you, if our current uniforms were crap I'd be more on the boat of alternates, but I really, honestly, think our jerseys right now are as beautiful as they've ever been. I think we have amazing uniforms that don't need messed with...