I heard a rumor that Nike might be doing some pro combat uniforms for BYU football. I have also heard tons of complaints and worries from people about it. All I have to ask these people is, What's the problem? Now granted I'm not Tom Holmoe (BYU's athletic director), or anyone in charge of important college football things, and I clearly don't have as good an understanding of these things, but how can this not be a great idea for this program? I think it would be smart to switch over to Nike pro combat because BYU wants to gain all the publicity it can get, especially now as an independent. What better way to get some attention than to go big with some cool new design on some sweet new uni's? Also, being attached to ESPN and Nike would bring in some fantastic recruits from across the nation. Especially those on the fence about BYU. Those kids who love BYU as a school and environment, but want to sign with the "cooler" college programs might very well be swayed by these new uniforms. BYU has said since setting off into independence, that it wanted to become a leader in football. Their commercials especially, everything points to heading out on a new trail and becoming a powerhouse program. These uniforms would be a smart way to show off BYU as new, hip, and primed to be a football powerhouse, without stepping too far away from the "Traditions" of BYU football. Below are some of the concept ideas that I found while cruising the Internet. I will admit it seems unlikely, but the best way to balance "Tradition" with "Independence" would be to incorporate the Lavell Edwards era Royal Blue into the jerseys. (Hint Hint)http://www.cougarboard.com/board/message.html?id=6375975
http://www.cougarboard.com/board/message.html?id=6375882
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