Cowboy fans weigh in on OSU’s black unis
by Brandon Chatmon
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Is black in or out? Oklahoma State fans weigh in on their thoughts about OSU’s black uniforms:
“(The focus on orange uniforms in football and not basketball) goes with the “Sea of Orange”. I really think that shows up well in the stands and on TV. It is a little weird to have fans support one color while the team predominately wears another one. (One game exception makes sense. I like doing it on weird game days like Thursdays)”-- Eric Woodworth
“I think having various looks is good marketing…doesn’t get boring.” –Scott Gibson
“I think it calls attention to a game that is not needed. Last year, the jerseys were worn on Senior Night after the seniors voted, that made it special.” — Dave Treece
“Having played some quarterback and not being tall like Weeden, I found teammates in black jerseys very hard to pick out quickly. I think the more contrasting your uniform is to other team and the background on the field the better. I also think black uniforms are very drab.” — Tim Wild
“I’m not crazy about trying to do “blackouts” with the crowd, as the “sea of orange” is what we’ve become known for, but the black uni’s look fresh, and the players I’ve spoken with love to wear them. As a coach I would use them as an incentive.” — Jack Lorenz
“I would like Oklahoma State in the black uniforms at least 2-3 times a year. They look sharp and when the fans see the black it gives us a different emotion for whatever reason. It’s like when we see the black we turn into a different group.” — Ryan Aaron
“I think it would be cool to start a tradition of wearing black uniforms on Thursday games. It might be cool to wear them anytime the game is a weeknight game. The Lakers wearing the white unis every Sunday is a good example. I like the Orange uniforms better, but I think its a good change of pace for the fans and especially the players. If its once or twice a year I am not opposed to it. I really do like the black uniforms, I just like the orange a little more. I feel like OSU has kind of branded itself as a predominately orange school.” — Craig Davidson
“It doesn’t make any difference to me. I’m more concerned with how they play vs. what they are wearing.” — Rod Kelly
“We will always be and should always be primarily orange, but black is nice for a special game.” — Jay Martin
“This vote should come from the players. If the players like them and it gets them fired up, let them wear them!” — Brian Flournoy
“I love the black uniforms. They look great. Most important though, it seems that the team loves them and so do the recruits.” — Chris Anderson
“I would like to see them wear the uniforms once a year. I believe they should pick the biggest game of the year and bust out the black uniforms and use it to get the players AND fans hyped.” –Tristan Brown
“I do not like them. I have played in them and if we are going to wear them make it later in the year. They are notoriously hot when worn in day games.” — Jimmy Green
“I think they are fantastic. I think an alternate uniform is a great change of pace. The players like to wear them because they think they are cool and make the team standout more.” –Mike Shaw
“I think they should wear the black uniforms against A&M. It goes along with last years Thursday night game against Colorado when we wore them for the first time.” – Dale Sheller
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