Early reactions mostly positive on OSU's new uniforms

Message boards lit up. Websites received unprecedented traffic. Numerous people weighed in with their opinions on the Cowboy clothing line.

And, as OSU announcer Dave Hunziker said, that kind of attention doesn't come to a mediocre program.

“The fact that Nike wanted to pair with Oklahoma State tells you where this program is at,” Hunziker said. “If they are going 6-6 every year, I doubt there would be much interest.”

But sparkling new facilities, a flashy style of play and success on the field have brought that heavy interest. And with it, 48 combinations of uniforms.

Uniforms that are soon to be spotted all around Stillwater.

The growing Cowboy fan base, a group that has been eagerly awaiting this announcement for several months, wants a piece of the new memorabilia. Just ask Chris' University Spirit employee Ridge Roberts.

“We have had a number of people calling or coming in asking about them,” Roberts said. “It's tough because we have to tell them we aren't getting them in until at least late August.”

But that can't stop the excitement.

More than 3,000 voted on The Oklahoman's web poll, with the uniforms receiving a nearly 74 percent approval rating.