2nd helmet

[Bison_Backer]

word on the street is their will be a second helmet soon.

[westnodak93bison]

Stupid waste of money

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[StL Bison Fan]

word on the street is their will be a second helmet soon.

Which street? Did you get a text or tweet?

[gumby013]

Which street? Did you get a text or tweet?

I don't trust anything that happens on an even numbered street.

[Bison_Backer]

Apparently their will be no announcement just come out of the tunnel with them.

[BadlandsBison]

Dom Izzo is hyperventilating

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[BYZEN]

Apparently their will be no announcement just come out of the tunnel with them.

So no announcement on ESPN College Gameday?

[StL Bison Fan]

Don't do it! Remember the yellow jersey debacle?! Worse than Pom pons!

[G_Funky]

Stupid waste of money

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Disagree

http://espn.go.com/college-sports/recruiting/football/story/_/id/9523357/college-football-recruiting-uniforms-selling-point-schools


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[Mr Pep Band]

Spygate. :rofl:
Deflategate. :rofl:
Petition-fraud-gate. :(
Bestbuy-steal-gate. :(
Red-Turf-gate :ranting: :mad:
and now.....

LEAKGATE!

:rofl:

[gizmo]

Are the Bison now trying to keep up with the No-names to the north?

[Mr Pep Band]

Or Perhaps....

6385

[ZHerd]

I hate the stupid constant uni-change/bazillion variations fad so can't say I'm too excited. I appreciate the few FBS schools that have decided not to puke away their identity and stay traditional. Psychologically it adds to the feeling that we are changing what wasn't broken. Probably a dumb perception since I doubt it affects how the players play

[Bison 4 Life]

I hate the stupid constant uni-change/bazillion variations fad so can't say I'm too excited. I appreciate the few FBS schools that have decided not to puke away their identity and stay traditional. Psychologically it adds to the feeling that we are changing what wasn't broken. Probably a dumb perception since I doubt it affects how the players play

Did you see those kids go bananas at the new JMU helmet? Look on Youtube under "uniform reveal". The kids LOVE it and recruits keep the wheels turning, not old cranks in the stands.

[westnodak93bison]

Disagree

http://espn.go.com/college-sports/recruiting/football/story/_/id/9523357/college-football-recruiting-uniforms-selling-point-schools


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Whatever. We need kids who could care less about a 2nd helmet and more interested in playing hard on Saturday. Maybe that is part of the problem this year?

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[westnodak93bison]

I hate the stupid constant uni-change/bazillion variations fad so can't say I'm too excited. I appreciate the few FBS schools that have decided not to puke away their identity and stay traditional. Psychologically it adds to the feeling that we are changing what wasn't broken. Probably a dumb perception since I doubt it affects how the players play
Agree 100%. It's not like our helmet is out dated. If you got kids worried about a f ing helmet change we are in trouble

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[Bison 4 Life]

Whatever. We need kids who could care less about a 2nd helmet and more interested in playing hard on Saturday. Maybe that is part of the problem this year?

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Unless we can find some 30 year old super fit people with 4 years of college eligibility left, kids are going to be kids.

[ZHerd]

Did you see those kids go bananas at the new JMU helmet? Look on Youtube under "uniform reveal". The kids LOVE it and recruits keep the wheels turning, not old cranks in the stands.

What a bunch of bunk. I guess that is why Bama, Michigan, Ohio St., USC etc. all suck so bad. Also, there wouldn't even be wheels to turn without old cranks in the stands

[JSUBison]

Whatever. We need kids who could care less about a 2nd helmet and more interested in playing hard on Saturday. Maybe that is part of the problem this year?

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Maybe the kids who care about a 2nd helmet ARE the ones who play hard on Saturday. Hmmmm.

[Bison 4 Life]

What a bunch of bunk. I guess that is why Bama, Michigan, Ohio St., USC etc. all suck so bad. Also, there wouldn't even be wheels to turn without old cranks in the stands

? You obviously didn't see the Penn State game. In fact, they always do a special uniform for the Michigan game.

http://cdn.fansided.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/194/files/2015/10/ncaa-football-penn-state-ohio-state1-850x560.jpg

[westnodak93bison]

Maybe the kids who care about a 2nd helmet ARE the ones who play hard on Saturday. Hmmmm.
OK but who pays for it? We have 4 straight nattys with kids who lived without a 2nd helmet. It's not like we are flush with cash. I'd rather that money go to the gsmb to help with travel expense.

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[Jay]

What a bunch of bunk. I guess that is why Bama, Michigan, Ohio St., USC etc. all suck so bad. Also, there wouldn't even be wheels to turn without old cranks in the stands

Ohio just wore an all black uni... Michigan just altered their helmets and brought back helmet stickers. The change can be subtle... maybe just wait on flipping out until you know if this is even true. But this is Bisonville.

[G_Funky]

Whatever. We need kids who could care less about a 2nd helmet and more interested in playing hard on Saturday. Maybe that is part of the problem this year?

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Um, no.

Look good. Feel good. Play good.


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[Bison 4 Life]

Florida State:

http://static.nfl.com/static/content/public/pg-photo/2015/05/26/0ap3000000494144/5-florida-state-s-unconquered_pg_600.jpg


Notre Dame:

http://static.nfl.com/static/content/public/pg-photo/2015/05/26/0ap3000000494143/4-notre-dame-s-green-jerseys_pg_600.jpg

The aforementioned Michigan State

http://static.nfl.com/static/content/public/pg-photo/2015/05/26/0ap3000000494141/2-michigan-state-s-mach-speed-alternate-helmet_pg_600.jpg

[ZHerd]

Ohio just wore an all black uni... Michigan just altered their helmets and brought back helmet stickers. The change can be subtle... maybe just wait on flipping out until you know if this is even true. But this is Bisonville.

I just hope it's a Bison and not a yak (purple)

[Bison 4 Life]

Ohio just wore an all black uni... Michigan just altered their helmets and brought back helmet stickers. The change can be subtle... maybe just wait on flipping out until you know if this is even true. But this is Bisonville.

I forgot USC chromed their helmets too.

[bisonp]

I dunno. I don't really like the idea because so many teams change around so much they have lost their identity.

On the other hand, I do like today's helmets better than the Snorty ones. :hide:

Just keep this guy off the helmets. Or anywhere on the uniform, for that matter.

http://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/bismarcktribune.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/b/84/b841358c-73de-11e1-9312-0019bb2963f4/4f6ab706d628e.preview-300.jpg

[tony]

I'm intrigued.

[Bison 4 Life]

Not gonna lie. I kind of liked the SDSU ones from this past weekend.

[Bison 4 Life]

Will this be a candidate for meltdown thread?

[Mr Pep Band]

OK but who pays for it? We have 4 straight nattys with kids who lived without a 2nd helmet. It's not like we are flush with cash. I'd rather that money go to the GSMB to help with travel expense.

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AMEN!

10 char

[No_Skill]

Throw back with snorty, matte finish, or futuristic with chrome?

Place your bets.

[G_Funky]

Not gonna lie. I kind of liked the SDSU ones from this past weekend.

The oversized logo with the numbers on the opposite side have become really popular. I agree - they look pretty sweet.


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[Bison 4 Life]

The oversized logo with the numbers on the opposite side have become really popular. I agree - they look pretty sweet.


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I absolutely would not want a copy of that but they made it look good.

[bisonp]

Will this be a candidate for meltdown thread?

Easily...but probably not until they are revealed. In my highly biased opinion the current Bison helmets are among the best in all of football. But there's always room for improvement.

[aces1180]

The next game is a gold rush, so maybe we get green helmets with the alternate logo?

I sure hope they go make the switch between warm ups and the tunnel walk.

[ByeSonBusiness]

My favorites are Penn St, ND, Bama, and Oklahoma.

[bisonp]

Throw back with snorty, matte finish, or futuristic with chrome?

Place your bets.

I'd have to think matte yellow would look awful. Matte green is done up north so that's out. Chrome seems too flashy for NDSU. So my guess is something like SDSU.

[Professor Chaos]

Hmmmm.... seems like Bisonville has done this dance before: http://www.bisonville.com/forum/showthread.php?24435-Bison-to-wear-gold-Jerseys-Sat/

I'm fine with having an alternate helmet to bust out once, maybe twice a year. I'm sure they're not going to go full Oregon and have a different uni combination every game but a little "spice it up" every now and then isn't the worst thing. The yellow jerseys certainly haven't hurt the team's performance. I think green helmets with the yellow jerseys and green pants would look pretty good.

[G_Funky]

I absolutely would not want a copy of that but they made it look good.

Idk...an oversized throwback snorty on one side and numbers on the other? Maintain a similar color scheme.

I think it was be pretty sweet.


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[aces1180]

OK but who pays for it? We have 4 straight nattys with kids who lived without a 2nd helmet. It's not like we are flush with cash. I'd rather that money go to the gsmb to help with travel expense.

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Lots of schools auction off their special helmets after the game...It's a good money maker and is a great opportunity for the fans to bid something awesome. They have held numerous online auctions this year, so it could be in the works?

[Bison 4 Life]

Idk...an oversized throwback snorty on one side and numbers on the other? Maintain a similar color scheme.

I think it was be pretty sweet.


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If we were first to it, I'd agree but not now that they have done it.

[Mr Pep Band]

Hmmmm.... seems like Bisonville has done this dance before: http://www.bisonville.com/forum/showthread.php?24435-Bison-to-wear-gold-Jerseys-Sat/

I'm fine with having an alternate helmet to bust out once, maybe twice a year. I'm sure they're not going to go full Oregon and have a different uni combination every game but a little "spice it up" every now and then isn't the worst thing. The yellow jerseys certainly haven't hurt the team's performance. I think green helmets with the yellow jerseys and green pants would look pretty good.

Agree, use them maybe twice during the regular season, and maybe once in the playoffs. But never go full Ore-a-GONE at NDSU.

[bisonp]

If we were first to it, I'd agree but not now that they have done it.

pfft. Like anybody will remember or care what SDSU did. We could Steve Jobs that idea, no problem. If it gets under their skin, all the better.

[StL Bison Fan]

I just pray they do not do even numbers yellow and odd green

[No_Skill]

I just pray they do not do even numbers yellow and odd green

Checkerboard FTW!

[Professor Chaos]

I just pray they do not do even numbers yellow and odd green


Checkerboard FTW!
Numbers 1-50 are going to have odd numbers in green and even numbers in yellow. Numbers 51-99 are going to have even numbers in green and odd numbers in yellow. You heard it here first!

[Mr Pep Band]

Numbers 1-50 are going to have odd numbers in green and even numbers in yellow. Numbers 51-99 are going to have even numbers in green and odd numbers in yellow. You heard it here first!

:facepalm:

I have no words......

(actually, that would be quite interesting)

[Milkman]

Anyone remember the thread with that Bison helmet concept? I was going to post a throw back full uniform I mocked up a lil while back a long with a full alternate jersey as well. Don't want to post it here to be misleading.

[Bison 4 Life]

So what street was this word on? Nobody else is reporting anything.

[BYZEN]

So what street was this word on? Nobody else is reporting anything.


Lake Street of course

[natstar1]

Are the Bison now trying to keep up with the No-names to the north?
I thought their new uniforms are pretty good. Nothing flashy, just a good clean look. I think they ditched the black too. I hate teams that use black if black isn't in their school colors. Along with all the teams that have grey uniforms too.


Whatever. We need kids who could care less about a 2nd helmet and more interested in playing hard on Saturday. Maybe that is part of the problem this year?

What?


Not gonna lie. I kind of liked the SDSU ones from this past weekend.
Agree.


My favorites are Penn St, ND, Bama, and Oklahoma.
As someone posted ND has used alternate uniforms and helmets. I think OU has too.
I like traditional uniforms worn by ND, UCLA, FSU, and Michigan. I like gold helmets and gold pants. Good look IMO.

[gotts]

I really hope that they think of adding an alternate inflatable helmet, too. Don't want to forget the important things.

Who knows, it might inspire UND to go to an alternate helmet car!

[Honeybooboo]

if true I'm fine with it unless it's a revolution to remove the current helmet permanently

[BisonFan02]

BRING................BACK..................SNORTY! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I would be a mess if they ran out of the tunnel with the below on. :rofl:

http://i1142.photobucket.com/albums/n610/brhalvors8188/6431624169_2a88d2c619_z.jpg

[B. b. bison]

Worst case scenario: Matte with glossy decals or chrome
Probable best case scenario: Throwback Snorty
Most likely: Oversized Bison head logo
Dark horse: School tartan!

[Bison 4 Life]

BRING................BACK..................SNORTY! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I would be a mess if they ran out of the tunnel with the below on. :rofl:

http://i1142.photobucket.com/albums/n610/brhalvors8188/6431624169_2a88d2c619_z.jpg

Would make too much sense, they'll never do it.

[ByeSonBusiness]

I thought their new uniforms are pretty good. Nothing flashy, just a good clean look. I think they ditched the black too. I hate teams that use black if black isn't in their school colors. Along with all the teams that have grey uniforms too.


What?


Agree.


As someone posted ND has used alternate uniforms and helmets. I think OU has too.
I like traditional uniforms worn by ND, UCLA, FSU, and Michigan. I like gold helmets and gold pants. Good look IMO.

Yep. ND does a goofy helmet/uniform once a year for their neutral site game.

That's the most i can handle.

Hopefully NDSU doesn't get stupid and do it a bunch.

[tolnabison]

I know the year we got the yellow jerseys, I was told a high ranking teammaker had asked Gene Taylor how much it would be to get green helmets to wear with the yellow jerseys and green pants.

[Bison03]

Let's not resort to what everyone else in college football is doing to somehow get attention; since they can't get any by their play on the field. We are winning championships, that will always get us attention.

[Honeybooboo]

I know the year we got the yellow jerseys, I was told a high ranking teammaker had asked Gene Taylor how much it would be to get green helmets to wear with the yellow jerseys and green pants.

oh god please no green helmet

[ZHerd]

Ok I know there are some good memories behind snorty (before my time) but from a distance he is goofy looking. It looks like a Chinese drawn buffalo figurine standing upright holding a sparkler or magic wand....or lollipop

[BisonFan02]

Ok I know there are some good memories behind snorty (before my time) but from a distance he is goofy looking. It looks like a Chinese drawn buffalo figurine standing upright holding a sparkler or magic wand....or lollipop

You shut your whore mouth! :rofl: :D

[EC8CH]

Ok I know there are some good memories behind snorty (before my time) but from a distance he is goofy looking. It looks like a Chinese drawn buffalo figurine standing upright holding a sparkler or magic wand....or lollipop

You're just mad cause Snorty banged your mother.

[CaBisonFan]

BRING................BACK..................SNORTY! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I would be a mess if they ran out of the tunnel with the below on. :rofl:

http://i1142.photobucket.com/albums/n610/brhalvors8188/6431624169_2a88d2c619_z.jpgThe classic Bison uniform.

[Hammerhead]

Just replace the decal with one of the two oldest versions.

https://www.oneherd.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Bison_Football_Helmets_large_photo.jpg?f46a43

[ZHerd]

You're just mad cause Snorty banged your mother.

Ya well if you had misspelled something I would have corrected it

[ndsubison1]

As long as it looks badass Im for this

[scbison91]

My favorites are Penn St, ND, Bama, and Oklahoma. Oklahoma has worn white Helmets at times..

[Bison 4 Life]

Oklahoma has worn white Helmets at times..

Penn State has also made changes to their uniforms.

[Mayville Bison]

Ok I know there are some good memories behind snorty (before my time) but from a distance he is goofy looking. It looks like a Chinese drawn buffalo figurine standing upright holding a sparkler or magic wand....or lollipop

Thanks, you just ruined the logo for me. Might as well drop Bison now and go nameless....or Sundogs

[Vet70]

Say it ain't so---first we can't run the damn ball and now this.

[aces1180]

We're talking about a rumor of a second helmet...Big deal! It's not like there are talks of names on the back of the jerseys!

[FrozenTech]

We're talking about a rumor of a second helmet...Big deal! It's not like there are talks of names on the back of the jerseys!

Don't say that too loud. Someone might hear you and think it would help with the TV announcing crew that can't handle simple numbers.....

[56BISON73]

Did you see those kids go bananas at the new JMU helmet? Look on Youtube under "uniform reveal". The kids LOVE it and recruits keep the wheels turning, not old cranks in the stands.

Money keeps the wheels turning. Where does that money come from? Certainly not the kids looking to come play football.

[Bison 4 Life]

Money keeps the wheels turning. Where does that money come from? Certainly not the kids looking to come play football.

The affect of a uniform on one is proportionally larger than that of the other.

[56BISON73]

The affect of a uniform on one is proportionally larger than that of the other.

Take away the money/ Guess what ---no uniforms either. next

[56BISON73]

I certainly hope if they do do a new helmet they explain where the money came from. IMO FCOA fund raising is much more important.

[Bison 4 Life]

Take away the money/ Guess what ---no uniforms either. next

Who is going to take away the money?

[56BISON73]

Who is going to take away the money?

Go back to your post on the old cranks. Guess you came around full circle faster than you wanted.

[BisonNation11]

Who is going to take away the money?

Donors... :hide:

[56BISON73]

Donors... :hide:

Hes trying to argue a point. Wait---what was his point?

[Jay]

Donors... :hide:

Are you saying donors will not donate because of a 2nd helmet? Or because of mis-use of funds?

[Bison 4 Life]

Are you saying donors will not donate because of a 2nd helmet? Or because of mis-use of funds?

I have no idea what anyone is saying as far as donors. This seems a really weird reason to pull a donation.

[56BISON73]

Are you saying donors will not donate because of a 2nd helmet?

Depends on where they think there money should be going. I look at it as a waste of scholarship money---if thats where the money is coming from. If the manufacture wants to donate the helmet fine. Even with that I dont like it.

[Jay]

Depends on where they think there money should be going. I look at it as a waste of scholarship money---if thats where the money is coming from. If the manufacture wants to donate the helmet fine. Even with that I dont like it.

Okay, on the same page.

[Bison 4 Life]

When has that actually happened before?

[56BISON73]

When has that actually happened before?

Im not concerned with that.

[BisonNation11]

Okay, on the same page.

This is what my comment was about. It's probably a Catch 22 either way. Inappropriate use of funds to attract particular recruit(s). Funds are pulled so no more inappropriate spending to attract particular recruit(s). Frankly, if true about a new helmet, I don't care either way who paid for it. Keep the tradition of NDSU with it and don't sell out to please a few and you should keep the main fan base happy.

[LikeMothers]

BRING................BACK..................SNORTY! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I would be a mess if they ran out of the tunnel with the below on. :rofl:

http://i1142.photobucket.com/albums/n610/brhalvors8188/6431624169_2a88d2c619_z.jpg

I never knew we played Notre Dame back in the day.

[Milkman]

BRING................BACK..................SNORTY! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I would be a mess if they ran out of the tunnel with the below on. :rofl:

http://i1142.photobucket.com/albums/n610/brhalvors8188/6431624169_2a88d2c619_z.jpg This is what I was working on and its basically this uni on the current Nike template. 6388http://www.bisonville.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=6388&d=1446071781

[ByeSonBusiness]

I have no idea what anyone is saying as far as donors. This seems a really weird reason to pull a donation.

If there is an organization you give money to that is "wasting" money in your eyes, will you continue to donate to said organization?

[CaBisonFan]

Here's the classic Bison uniform in action...and oh yes...you'll see CAS early on.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RWZPGnIcCUU

[TbonZach]

On the other hand, I do like today's helmets better than the Snorty ones. :hide:

Them's fightin' words 'round here, buddy.

[HerdBot]

Don't do it! Remember the yellow jersey debacle?! Worse than Pom pons!

Yellow jersey debacle? It's a really popular jersey what do you mean?

[UncleBuck]

https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/ea/11/b7/ea11b77f6b81a89cfc034e0463b9fe3c.jpg

[Bison 4 Life]

https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/ea/11/b7/ea11b77f6b81a89cfc034e0463b9fe3c.jpg

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bzy4z7AIYAAftty.jpg

[MinotBison]

https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/ea/11/b7/ea11b77f6b81a89cfc034e0463b9fe3c.jpg

I don't have a problem with that. Looks kind of cool, actually.

[Bison 4 Life]

Green helmet with this logo:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v199/SmileyBoy/Bison-2.jpg

[NDSUSR]

Hrmmmmm

https://scontent.cdninstagram.com/hphotos-xfa1/t51.2885-15/s320x320/e35/11352164_469019123279193_1052489116_n.jpg

[Hammerhead]

Bring back those giant shoulder pads, too. :)


Here's the classic Bison uniform in action...and oh yes...you'll see CAS early on.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RWZPGnIcCUU

[tjbison]

https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/ea/11/b7/ea11b77f6b81a89cfc034e0463b9fe3c.jpg

hideous.....wow, that logo on green with the mouth right over the ear hole would be a disaster imo

[tjbison]

Hrmmmmm

https://scontent.cdninstagram.com/hphotos-xfa1/t51.2885-15/s320x320/e35/11352164_469019123279193_1052489116_n.jpg


would not hate this except for the black, we don't have black as a color

I'm still a guy that loves our current helmet, my favorite in all football and it always has been. they look fantastic in HD on TV and live in a nice sunlight

[Vet70]

How about these helmets?

http://www.gobison.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2015/10/26/Team_Huddle_2015_INST.jpg

[tjbison]

How about these helmets?

http://www.gobison.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2015/10/26/Team_Huddle_2015_INST.jpg

yep...love em

[HerdBot]

yep...love em

That is an awesome helmet. We have the best in the country

[SC_TX]

Which FBS schools have never changed helmets recently? Off the top of my head... USC,Texas,Clemson and Alabama. I cannot think of any others.

Others have kept same logo but done color variations

[Bison 4 Life]

That is an awesome helmet. We have the best in the country

I absolutely do NOT disagree one bit. I do, however, like a little pop here and there. Might be fun. That is all.

We sometimes (always) take ourselves too seriously.

[Bison Bridge Guy]

yep...love em

Not to mention the white jerseys, which of course are the best...:)

Actually I like the current yellow jerseys too, but the first version was horrible. Looked like practice jerseys.

[Bison 4 Life]

Which FBS schools have never changed helmets recently? Off the top of my head... USC,Texas,Clemson and Alabama. I cannot think of any others.

Others have kept same logo but done color variations

Texas uses a metallic longhorn logo and USC has a metallic finish now.

[ZHerd]

How about these helmets?

http://www.gobison.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2015/10/26/Team_Huddle_2015_INST.jpg

I like what we have. I wouldn't be super upset if we changed the Bison but I don't want to lose the yellow helmet or the bicolor center stripe...I love the stripe. The black helmet better be fake. Introducing non school colors in is just dumb

[ByeSonBusiness]

I like what we have. I wouldn't be super upset if we changed the Bison but I don't want to lose the yellow helmet or the bicolor center stripe...I love the stripe. The black helmet better be fake. Introducing non school colors in is just dumb

I take it you are firmly (and correctly) against saying "green and gold" and say "a cheer for green and yellow" then?

[bisonhp330]

Only second helmet style I find acceptable:

http://i67.tinypic.com/34yqsr6.jpg

[ZHerd]

I take it you are firmly (and correctly) against saying "green and gold" and say "a cheer for green and yellow" then?

I used gold once and learned it was unacceptable forum behavior :pan:

[HerdBot]

Weird to debut a helmet on the road. But...SIU is having military day. Just sayin.

[aces1180]

Weird to debut a helmet on the road. But...SIU is having military day. Just sayin.

My guess it will be on the November 7 if it happens...

[td577]

Lots of schools auction off their special helmets after the game...It's a good money maker and is a great opportunity for the fans to bid something awesome. They have held numerous online auctions this year, so it could be in the works?

I have thought this a couple of times that a special uniform and/or helmet would make for a great auction after a game. Here is an article about how some schools had special helmets that sold out pretty quickly or already had them sold before they even ordered them: http://www.cbssports.com/collegefootball/eye-on-college-football/24538862/helmet-hustle-a-look-at-how-schools-buy-and-sell-pricey-headgear

[SDbison]

I could give a fuck about changing the helmet design,,......just get an offense that can move the ball when required, a defense that can stop the opponent as needed and special teams that get the job done.

[bisonpride4ever]

I could give a fuck about changing the helmet design,,......just get an offense that can move the ball when required, a defense that can stop the opponent as needed and special teams that get the job done.

Quoted for truth


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[ndsubison1]

would not hate this except for the black, we don't have black as a color

I'm still a guy that loves our current helmet, my favorite in all football and it always has been. they look fantastic in HD on TV and live in a nice sunlight

lots of teams use colors that aren't the school colors. the black looks sweet on there

[BISONFAN4LIFE]

I could give a fuck about changing the helmet design,,......just get an offense that can move the ball when required, a defense that can stop the opponent as needed and special teams that get the job done.

Can I hear a big "hell yes"!!!!

[ndsubison1]

I could give a fuck about changing the helmet design,,......just get an offense that can move the ball when required, a defense that can stop the opponent as needed and special teams that get the job done.

So you do give a f***?

[Milkman]

lots of teams use colors that aren't the school colors. the black looks sweet on there
No just no

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[tjbison]

lots of teams use colors that aren't the school colors. the black looks sweet on there
Maybe, I don't like it that's my opinion

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[ZHerd]

lots of teams use colors that aren't the school colors. the black looks sweet on there

Personally, I guess I prefer we retain our identity and not be like others and follow trends. I don't want new colors, uni's, don't want to run a spread offense...list goes on

[scottietohottie]

I'd rather have a running back then a second helmet.

[bisonmike2]

Idk...an oversized throwback snorty on one side and numbers on the other? Maintain a similar color scheme.

I think it was be pretty sweet.


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I'm on board with this idea.

[bisonhp330]

I could give a fuck about changing the helmet design ,,......just get an offense that can move the ball when required, a defense that can stop the opponent as needed and special teams that get the job done.


and THAT should be the last post in this thread

http://i65.tinypic.com/rvx83m.jpg

[NorthernBison]

Personally, I guess I prefer we retain our identity and not be like others and follow trends. I don't want new colors, uni's, don't want to run a spread offense...list goes on

Which identity do you prefer? Wasn't it once the Veer Option, going for it on 4th down regularly, and usually going for 2 after a TD because we were, at best 50-50 on PAT kicks and FG's were an elusive dream?

Times change.

[mango]

Green helmet with this logo:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v199/SmileyBoy/Bison-2.jpg

That would look terrible on a helmet, too much happening

[Wally]

http://i.qkme.me/3sj2yn.jpg

[ZHerd]

Which identity do you prefer? Wasn't it once the Veer Option, going for it on 4th down regularly, and usually going for 2 after a TD because we were, at best 50-50 on PAT kicks and FG's were an elusive dream?

Times change.

The one we have had that just got us a four peat. They don't have to change. Why make them?

[Professor Chaos]

Some of you need to loosen up your sphincters and relax. Wearing a different helmet for a game has nothing to do with the struggles at O-line or RB. If you want to bitch about those things there's more than enough threads to do it in. Some of you are acting this is how it starts and the next thing you know there's money missing off your dresser and your daughter's knocked up. If you want to complain that your donor dollars are being spent on something you consider frivolous and are pulling your donation because of it so be it I guess. IMO, you're just looking for excuses to pull your money at that point anyway.

[westnodak93bison]

I could give a fuck about changing the helmet design,,......just get an offense that can move the ball when required, a defense that can stop the opponent as needed and special teams that get the job done.
But but we may lose out on a recruit that likes chrome helmets and bling!....what next f ing shoes that light up on EVERY step like my 6yr old daughter's Frozen themed sneakers....maybe we should get one of those Rhinestone rivet kit things they sold back in the 70's and every time a player does their job and makes a play the get a Rhinestone on the helmet

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[TransAmBison]

I hear one side will be a lightning bolt...

[westnodak93bison]

I hear one side will be a lightning bolt...
Hopefully outlined with rhinestones

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[TransAmBison]

Hopefully outlined with rhinestones

Sent from my XT1254 using TapatalkI think they retired that tradition when CAS "graduated".

[westnodak93bison]

I think they retired that tradition when CAS "graduated".
Yeah but I was told all fashion come back full circle. We are due!

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[TransAmBison]

Yeah but I was told all fashion come back full circle. We are due!

Sent from my XT1254 using TapatalkYes, CAS keeps coming back. We made the mistake of feeding him one time...

[bisonp]

It's fun arguing about rumors.

My opinion is that it is typically the crappy teams trying to draw attention to themselves that have all the alternates. I don't really want NDSU to be that, that's not the type of player we have typically had success with. The top teams in the top FBS conference in the country tend to keep things pretty traditional and that seems to be working out OK.

But a throwback or something tasteful once a year, or maybe even just an update, I'm OK with that, just as I'm OK that the current helmets aren't the old Bison silhouette or Snorty. I really can't say much more than that until I see it.

[tolnabison]

The games changing, every team wants to stay ahead of the curve or at least close to it. Ohio St, Alabama, Penn St, USC, etc. all have wore an alternate jersey or helmet in the past 5 years. Do they wear it every game? No. But they do it because they know the games changing. The perception of recruits is important. You want to be a program on the upstart, not falling behind.

1. I agree we have done just fine (4 titles) wearing our traditional colors and jerseys. But I also remember 4 years ago an uproar on here with people pissed about the yellow jerseys not being traditional, not looking good with our helmets, and many other reasons. 4 years later we are undefeated in them and have one two titles wearing them.
2. I totally agree with keeping our tradition. We have never been a flashy team. Always work like, do a solid job and out work the other team. Our uniforms kind of show that.
3. But I do know, across the nation teams add alternate jerseys or helmets for one week a year? Why not us? We already are on top at our level, why do more to stay there. Now changing a helmet has nothing to do with how we play, who we put on the field, or anything to do with coaches.

Overall, I wouldn't expect anything to crazy. It will be business like, nothing over the top. I just find it funny that some struggle with the landscape of college football evolving whether it is uniforms, offensive/defensive schemes, or coaches. It is a changing game, everyone is looking to have the next big thing. We have been fortunate enough we have a system that we have been able to just plug and players over the years and stay successful. But over the whole college landscape that doesn't happen.

[bisonhp330]

It's fun arguing about rumors.

My opinion is that it is typically the crappy teams trying to draw attention to themselves that have all the alternates. I don't really want NDSU to be that, that's not the type of player we have typically had success with. The top teams in the top FBS conference in the country tend to keep things pretty traditional and that seems to be working out OK.

But a throwback or something tasteful once a year, or maybe even just an update, I'm OK with that, just as I'm OK that the current helmets aren't the old Bison silhouette or Snorty. I really can't say much more than that until I see it.


Seriously, you do not belong here. Rational non-confrontational posts are forbidden. Please edit.

[bisonp]

1. I agree we have done just fine (4 titles) wearing our traditional colors and jerseys. But I also remember 4 years ago an uproar on here with people pissed about the yellow jerseys not being traditional, not looking good with our helmets, and many other reasons. 4 years later we are undefeated in them and have one two titles wearing them.


The original yellows did suck IMO. They looked cheap. But the gold rush in the stands looked awesome enough to make up for it. And the undefeated thing solidified them as a new tradition. Today, the current yellows look pretty damn good. I like them even better than the whites.

It's all in the execution, which we don't know yet.

[Bisonville GasMan]

Which identity do you prefer? Wasn't it once the Veer Option, going for it on 4th down regularly, and usually going for 2 after a TD because we were, at best 50-50 on PAT kicks and FG's were an elusive dream?

Times change.

Now we're getting somewhere...veer baby. Bring it back and kick some ass!!! (Only kinda purple, I loved watching the veer)


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[CAS4127]

Which identity do you prefer? Wasn't it once the Veer Option, going for it on 4th down regularly, and usually going for 2 after a TD because we were, at best 50-50 on PAT kicks and FG's were an elusive dream?

Times change.

And some "times" only happen in a person's mind. Show me where we went for it on 4th regularly and couldn't kick PATs or FGs.


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[Siouxfallsbison]

Hrmmmmm

https://scontent.cdninstagram.com/hphotos-xfa1/t51.2885-15/s320x320/e35/11352164_469019123279193_1052489116_n.jpg

Now that would be Sweet!

[Gully]

The games changing, every team wants to stay ahead of the curve or at least close to it. Ohio St, Alabama, Penn St, USC, etc. all have wore an alternate jersey or helmet in the past 5 years. Do they wear it every game? No. But they do it because they know the games changing. The perception of recruits is important. You want to be a program on the upstart, not falling behind.

1. I agree we have done just fine (4 titles) wearing our traditional colors and jerseys. But I also remember 4 years ago an uproar on here with people pissed about the yellow jerseys not being traditional, not looking good with our helmets, and many other reasons. 4 years later we are undefeated in them and have one two titles wearing them.
2. I totally agree with keeping our tradition. We have never been a flashy team. Always work like, do a solid job and out work the other team. Our uniforms kind of show that.
3. But I do know, across the nation teams add alternate jerseys or helmets for one week a year? Why not us? We already are on top at our level, why do more to stay there. Now changing a helmet has nothing to do with how we play, who we put on the field, or anything to do with coaches.

Overall, I wouldn't expect anything to crazy. It will be business like, nothing over the top. I just find it funny that some struggle with the landscape of college football evolving whether it is uniforms, offensive/defensive schemes, or coaches. It is a changing game, everyone is looking to have the next big thing. We have been fortunate enough we have a system that we have been able to just plug and players over the years and stay successful. But over the whole college landscape that doesn't happen.

Really good post. I probably would have been against this 5-10 years ago, but now I like the idea. I don't think they'll go over the top, more likely they'll try something here or there.

For what it's worth, I heard a rumor about this around spring game time. Doesn't mean it's true, but my guess is there is something brewing.

[NDSUSR]

We shold probably form a committee and have a few votes about this pressing issue.

[BYZEN]

We shold probably form a committee and have a few votes about this pressing issue.

We need to study the process first. Also we need to hire Tatanka as a consultant at $10,000/hour.

[moosbah]

I'm intrigued.

This ^^^

I actually kinda like the Jacks alternates with the big logo on one side (ala Boise St) and the # on the other side.

[moosbah]

This is what I was working on and its basically this uni on the current Nike template. 6388http://www.bisonville.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=6388&d=1446071781

A retro uni would kick ass!!!!

[moosbah]

Hrmmmmm

https://scontent.cdninstagram.com/hphotos-xfa1/t51.2885-15/s320x320/e35/11352164_469019123279193_1052489116_n.jpg

This with a grey or yellow facemask might not look bad.

[tony]

And some "times" only happen in a person's mind. Show me where we went for it on 4th regularly and couldn't kick PATs or FGs.


CHALLENGE ACCEPTED! :)

When Rocky was coach, FGs were dicey and XPs were exhilarating. Best example: 1990 title game. NDSU scored 5 TDs in the 3rd quarter and didn't convert a single extra point. Rocky was uninterested in recruiting kickers and the staff didn't develop the ones we did get. Augie 1989, SCSU 1992, playoff games against Pittsburg and UND.

To this day, when NDSU has been down late in the game, I'm much happier when it's 4 points rather than 3 points.

[ZHerd]

Speaking of kicking, since we have momentarily veered off topic, who is punting for us next year? Is Ben currently training anyone in?

[EC8CH]

Speaking of kicking, since we have momentarily veered off topic, who is punting for us next year? Is Ben currently training anyone in?

This is an excellent question.

[BYZEN]

Speaking of kicking, since we have momentarily veered off topic, who is punting for us next year? Is Ben currently training anyone in?

Don't we just convert a running back we have some extra of them.:hide:

[ZHerd]

Don't we just convert a running back we have some extra of them.:hide:

Actually the RB style punters has been very advantageous on occasion...no purple

[CAS4127]

CHALLENGE ACCEPTED! :)

When Rocky was coach, FGs were dicey and XPs were exhilarating. Best example: 1990 title game. NDSU scored 5 TDs in the 3rd quarter and didn't convert a single extra point. Rocky was uninterested in recruiting kickers and the staff didn't develop the ones we did get. Augie 1989, SCSU 1992, playoff games against Pittsburg and UND.

To this day, when NDSU has been down late in the game, I'm much happier when it's 4 points rather than 3 points.

OK, so those are some stats about kicking/XPs in Rocky's later years, but I don't see anything about going for it on 4th regularly. Also, it was rare back then to just recruit kids who only kicked. Most did double duty. For example, in 86, Ken Kubisz was our starting SS and kicker, and in 88 Gus Bradley was our starting FS and punter. In the latter Rocky years, scholarships were being cut, so recruiting just kickers became even less of a priority.

Oh, and here are parts of the box scores for the 85, 86 & 88 Championship games:

North Dakota State 35, North Alabama 7
North Alabama 0 0 0 7 -- 7
NDSU 14 0 21 0 -- 35
NDSU--Bentrim 4 run (Kubisz kick)
NDSU--Molstre 3 run (Kubisz kick)
NDSU--Stark 18 run (Kubisz kick)
NDSU--Bentrim 1 run (Kubisz kick)
NDSU--Kretchman 10 pass from Bentrim (Kubisz kick)
UNA--Johnson 1 run (Knowles kick)

North Dakota State 27, South Dakota 7
South Dakota 0 0 7 0 -- 7
NDSU 0 14 6 7 -- 27
NDSU--Bentrim 4 run (Kubisz kick)
NDSU--Barta 1 run (Kubisz kick)
NDSU--Braxton 84 punt return (kick failed)
USD--Jones 1 run (McLoughlin kick)
NDSU--Bentrim 4 run (Kubisz kick)

North Dakota State 35, Portland State 21
Portland State 0 14 0 7 -- 21
NDSU 7 7 14 7 -- 35
NDSU--Simdorn 1 run (Boe kick)
PSU--Evers 45 pass from Crawford (Brumfield kick)
NDSU--Satter 70 run (Boe kick)
PSU--Corrigan 16 pass from Crawford (Brufield kick)
NDSU--Satter 10 run (Boe kick)
NDSU--Simdorn 1 run (Boe kick)
NDSU--Toshner 11 run (Boe kick)
PSU--Naone 11 pass from Crowford (Brufield kick)

[devin45k]

A retro uni would kick ass!!!!

I have been wanting a retro jersey game for years.

[devin45k]

Some of you guys complain about anything and everything

[NorthernBison]

And some "times" only happen in a person's mind. Show me where we went for it on 4th regularly and couldn't kick PATs or FGs.


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Well, I was specifically thinking of the Milfors years when it came to kicking. We seemed to always be going for 2 after he missed a PAT. I especially loved the chippy FG that would have won the Homecoming game vs St. Cloud on the last play of the game. Too bad Beachy got tackled on the 4 yard line. It ended up being too long of a FG for Luddy. Missed it to the left (although many think it went over the top of the left upright). Either way, my post was more sarcasm about some of the comments about changing our "identity". People argued about that when we went away from the Veer. I'm guessing it will continue long after all of us are gone as things continue to evolve. BTW, I remember the comments about Armageddon when we broke out the Yellow Jerseys.

[ndsubison1]

Next they'll make us wear yellow jerseys

[ByeSonBusiness]

The games changing, every team wants to stay ahead of the curve or at least close to it. Ohio St, Alabama, Penn St, USC, etc. all have wore an alternate jersey or helmet in the past 5 years. Do they wear it every game? No. But they do it because they know the games changing. The perception of recruits is important. You want to be a program on the upstart, not falling behind.

1. I agree we have done just fine (4 titles) wearing our traditional colors and jerseys. But I also remember 4 years ago an uproar on here with people pissed about the yellow jerseys not being traditional, not looking good with our helmets, and many other reasons. 4 years later we are undefeated in them and have one two titles wearing them.
2. I totally agree with keeping our tradition. We have never been a flashy team. Always work like, do a solid job and out work the other team. Our uniforms kind of show that.
3. But I do know, across the nation teams add alternate jerseys or helmets for one week a year? Why not us? We already are on top at our level, why do more to stay there. Now changing a helmet has nothing to do with how we play, who we put on the field, or anything to do with coaches.

Overall, I wouldn't expect anything to crazy. It will be business like, nothing over the top. I just find it funny that some struggle with the landscape of college football evolving whether it is uniforms, offensive/defensive schemes, or coaches. It is a changing game, everyone is looking to have the next big thing. We have been fortunate enough we have a system that we have been able to just plug and players over the years and stay successful. But over the whole college landscape that doesn't happen.

I don't really look at NDSU uniforms with any sort of tradition. They change stuff on them regularly.

The only constant is the helmet is yellow with decals on it.

[tolnabison]

I don't really look at NDSU uniforms with any sort of tradition. They change stuff on them regularly.

The only constant is the helmet is yellow with decals on it.
The jersey might change a little, but the colors and concepts stay the same. White, Green, and Gold (recently adopted) jerseys. Green or gold pants. It is tradition, we don't stray from it. We get the newest version of our suppliers uniforms when the time is right.

[ByeSonBusiness]

The games changing, every team wants to stay ahead of the curve or at least close to it. Ohio St, Alabama, Penn St, USC, etc. all have wore an alternate jersey or helmet in the past 5 years. Do they wear it every game? No. But they do it because they know the games changing. The perception of recruits is important. You want to be a program on the upstart, not falling behind.

1. I agree we have done just fine (4 titles) wearing our traditional colors and jerseys. But I also remember 4 years ago an uproar on here with people pissed about the yellow jerseys not being traditional, not looking good with our helmets, and many other reasons. 4 years later we are undefeated in them and have one two titles wearing them.
2. I totally agree with keeping our tradition. We have never been a flashy team. Always work like, do a solid job and out work the other team. Our uniforms kind of show that.
3. But I do know, across the nation teams add alternate jerseys or helmets for one week a year? Why not us? We already are on top at our level, why do more to stay there. Now changing a helmet has nothing to do with how we play, who we put on the field, or anything to do with coaches.

Overall, I wouldn't expect anything to crazy. It will be business like, nothing over the top. I just find it funny that some struggle with the landscape of college football evolving whether it is uniforms, offensive/defensive schemes, or coaches. It is a changing game, everyone is looking to have the next big thing. We have been fortunate enough we have a system that we have been able to just plug and players over the years and stay successful. But over the whole college landscape that doesn't happen.


The jersey might change a little, but the colors and concepts stay the same. White, Green, and Gold (recently adopted) jerseys. Green or gold pants. It is tradition, we don't stray from it. We get the newest version of our suppliers uniforms when the time is right.

Green pants are tradition? From when? 2005?

Tradition would, at least to me, be USC, Bama, Penn St, and those who literally look almost identical from God only knows how long ago.

If OJ and Reggie stood next to each other in their SC uniforms, they'd look the same I'm thinking.

Apologies for double quote. On my phone is a little difficult!

[Milkman]

I don't really look at NDSU uniforms with any sort of tradition. They change stuff on them regularly.

The only constant is the helmet is yellow with decals on it. to go even further almost every helmet has had a profile image of a bison and has been yellow.

[Milkman]

The jersey might change a little, but the colors and concepts stay the same. White, Green, and Gold (recently adopted) jerseys. Green or gold pants. It is tradition, we don't stray from it. We get the newest version of our suppliers uniforms when the time is right.
This sums up the sad state of uniforms in college football. Using only your school colors is now a "tradition". Using only your school colors should just be expected.

[Jay]

Maybe SD needs an alternate helmet in the stands?!

[bisonmike2]

We need a uniform with the following colors.

Pink for breast cancer awareness.
Green to recognize income inequality
Yellow to support our armed forces
White to end violence against women
Blue for human trafficking awareness
Orange for hunger awareness.

In addiction to the color schemes we should have the following ribbons somewhere on the uniforms.
Zebra print for rare disease awareness
Puzzle ribbon for autism
a cloud ribbon for congenital diaphragmatic hernia awareness
Periwinkle ribbon for eating disorders and finally
a houndstooth ribbon to recognized the relief efforts in Tuscaloosa following the April 27th 2011 tornado.

That should about cover it.

[tolnabison]

Green pants are tradition? From when? 2005?

Tradition would, at least to me, be USC, Bama, Penn St, and those who literally look almost identical from God only knows how long ago.

If OJ and Reggie stood next to each other in their SC uniforms, they'd look the same I'm thinking.

Apologies for double quote. On my phone is a little difficult!
2005 is 10 years ago. I'd say green pants are pretty much a staple, we wear them with two of our jerseys (white and gold). And tradition to you (USC, Bama, and Penn St) all have wore a alternate helmet, jersey, or pants at least once in the past few years ago.

I am not trying to argue, I am just a believer of staying on top and ahead of the curve. Perception changes with the individual. The truth is, recruits, other programs, etc. look at what we do. Why not a change for one game to stay even or ahead of the rest?

[bisonaudit]

This sums up the sad state of uniforms in college football. Using only your school colors is now a "tradition". Using only your school colors should just be expected.

UND ruined it for everyone when they never put prairie rose pink on any of their unis.

[bisonhp330]

We need a uniform with the following colors.

Pink for breast cancer awareness.
Green to recognize income inequality
Yellow to support our armed forces
White to end violence against women
Blue for human trafficking awareness
Orange for hunger awareness.

In addiction to the color schemes we should have the following ribbons somewhere on the uniforms.
Zebra print for rare disease awareness
Puzzle ribbon for autism
a cloud ribbon for congenital diaphragmatic hernia awareness
Periwinkle ribbon for eating disorders and finally
a houndstooth ribbon to recognized the relief efforts in Tuscaloosa following the April 27th 2011 tornado.

That should about cover it.

Blue Jean Butt Bling day for CAS awareness? Seems appropriate.

http://i63.tinypic.com/xpdmiw.jpg

[CAS4127]

Well, I was specifically thinking of the Milfors years when it came to kicking. We seemed to always be going for 2 after he missed a PAT. I especially loved the chippy FG that would have won the Homecoming game vs St. Cloud on the last play of the game. Too bad Beachy got tackled on the 4 yard line. It ended up being too long of a FG for Luddy. Missed it to the left (although many think it went over the top of the left upright). Either way, my post was more sarcasm about some of the comments about changing our "identity". People argued about that when we went away from the Veer. I'm guessing it will continue long after all of us are gone as things continue to evolve. BTW, I remember the comments about Armageddon when we broke out the Yellow Jerseys.

Yes, upon further reflection, I agree our kicking game went south after about 1990. I recall myself saying "turn on the circus music" when our FG or PAT team would come running out. Kicking game as a whole was solid during out 80's-90 Natty runs tho, as reflected by the Natty game box scores I posted.

[NorthernBison]

Yes, upon further reflection, I agree our kicking game went south after about 1990. I recall myself saying "turn on the circus music" when our FG or PAT team would come running out. Kicking game as a whole was solid during out 80's-90 Natty runs tho, as reflected by the Natty game box scores I posted.

Yes. I remember a few PATs ending up on top of the BSA. My memory of FGs is a bit cloudy. Weather tended to be a big factor. Especially with strong NW winds on the West end of Dacotah Field.

[bisonhp330]

http://i63.tinypic.com/2hhhkr4.jpg

[rosh]

http://i63.tinypic.com/2hhhkr4.jpg

Is this where we come to buy Star Wars tickets?

[Professor Chaos]

Is this where we come to buy Star Wars tickets?
http://gifs.gifbin.com/082009/1250530813_dancing_storm_troopers.gif

[Bison 4 Life]

This has become boring. Let me know when the 3rd helmet comes out.

[CAS4127]

http://i63.tinypic.com/2hhhkr4.jpg


Is this where we come to buy Star Wars tickets?


http://gifs.gifbin.com/082009/1250530813_dancing_storm_troopers.gif


This has become boring. Let me know when the 3rd helmet comes out.

Just trying to keep the thread alive you slugs!!

[bisonmike2]

This has become boring. Let me know when the 3rd helmet comes out.

Would you be more interested in a purple helmet?:biggrin:

[ZHerd]

Would you be more interested in a purple helmet?:biggrin:

For the truly curious I can tell you that the helmet color is between 400-700 nanometers on the spectrum. I cannot tell you who next year's punter will be

[Bison 4 Life]

For the truly curious I can tell you that the helmet color is between 400-700 nanometers on the spectrum. I cannot tell you who next year's punter will be

I remember saying something like that when we had to convert a running back to punter a couple years back.

[Bison03]

If we do get a 2nd helmet, will our players reaction be better then JMU acting like teenage girls at a One Direction concert?

http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=espn:13958573

[ZHerd]

If we do get a 2nd helmet, will our players reaction be better then JMU acting like teenage girls at a One Direction concert?

http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=espn:13958573

Sooo that was ESPN Gameday last weekend correct?

[NDSUSR]

For the truly curious I can tell you that the helmet color is between 400-700 nanometers on the spectrum. I cannot tell you who next year's punter will be

Between 500 and 600 actually.

[BisonNeil]

Stupid waste of money

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Even if the money was donated? Why would you care how someone else spends their money?

[Bison 4 Life]

and I don't know why we have all this pearl clutching over cost now. We don't ever seem to care about pinching pennies anywhere else.

[BisonNeil]

OK but who pays for it? We have 4 straight nattys with kids who lived without a 2nd helmet. It's not like we are flush with cash. I'd rather that money go to the gsmb to help with travel expense.

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Word I heard it was from a donor for a directed expenditure. I'm not getting all the fucking whining about this.

[CoachFSCB]

Less than ten years ago, I thought it was cool when I saw "North Dakota State" scrolling at the bottom of the screen during ESPN's SportCenter. At that time, NDSU was basically unknown by most of America. Now, only a few years later, people all over the country have heard about North Dakota State and the Bison. The country is just starting to become familiar with the school's brand and colors, which can't be said for the majority of FCS schools (and even many FBS colleges). I think it's great that people can now see a highlight clip and instantly recognize that distinctive Bison helmet. I would be hesitant to change anything just when NDSU is becoming more and more prominent in the collective consciousness of the sports fans in America. Let's give them a little more time to get used to the Bison brand before making any sweeping alterations.

[Scooter1]

Most people who know of NDSU since the move to D1 know of NDSU because of what has been done on the field and IMO it isn't helmet recognition.

[ndsubison1]

and I don't know why we have all this pearl clutching over cost now. We don't ever seem to care about pinching pennies anywhere else.

Especially at tailgating

[ndsubison1]

Less than ten years ago, I thought it was cool when I saw "North Dakota State" scrolling at the bottom of the screen during ESPN's SportCenter. At that time, NDSU was basically unknown by most of America. Now, only a few years later, people all over the country have heard about North Dakota State and the Bison. The country is just starting to become familiar with the school's brand and colors, which can't be said for the majority of FCS schools (and even many FBS colleges). I think it's great that people can now see a highlight clip and instantly recognize that distinctive Bison helmet. I would be hesitant to change anything just when NDSU is becoming more and more prominent in the collective consciousness of the sports fans in America. Let's give them a little more time to get used to the Bison brand before making any sweeping alterations.

Nobody is saying to change the uniforms. Just to wear an alternate helmet for ONE game. Oh the humanity!

[17>1]

Hrmmmmm

https://scontent.cdninstagram.com/hphotos-xfa1/t51.2885-15/s320x320/e35/11352164_469019123279193_1052489116_n.jpg

Replace the black facemask with yellow and leave the green all around as the primary background color and that would be one sick helmet!

[HerdBot]

I'm not totally opposed to wearing an alternate helmet once per year. I'm not a fan of theservice wacky gaudy designs though. I'd want to see something simple like a green helmet with yellow stickers or a white helmet with green stickers. I don't want to see the retro look either. I just don't think the retro look is that great. Just my opinion

[CAS4127]

Less than ten years ago, I thought it was cool when I saw "North Dakota State" scrolling at the bottom of the screen during ESPN's SportCenter. At that time, NDSU was basically unknown by most of America. Now, only a few years later, people all over the country have heard about North Dakota State and the Bison. The country is just starting to become familiar with the school's brand and colors, which can't be said for the majority of FCS schools (and even many FBS colleges). I think it's great that people can now see a highlight clip and instantly recognize that distinctive Bison helmet. I would be hesitant to change anything just when NDSU is becoming more and more prominent in the collective consciousness of the sports fans in America. Let's give them a little more time to get used to the Bison brand before making any sweeping alterations.

How do you know NDSU is that recognized? Can you reference some survey? I don't see it, other than FCS fans.


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[89MTBISON]

My dad and I wear our Bison gear everywhere, the recognition we receive as fans of North Dakota State has been really cool. Just one example, and I could give many. We are waiting in line at a car rental stand in Florence, Italy (!), and two people in line with us remarked on our Bison gear. They were not FCS fans, nor were they from the Midwest, yet they recognized the NDSU Bison brand.

[Jay]

Replace the black facemask with yellow and leave the green all around as the primary background color and that would be one sick helmet!

I've posted the same helmet in white before somewhere on this site... think it would be sweet. A home "white out" for a late fall game.

6406

[Bison 4 Life]

Instead of blowing up the logo, how about something minimalist like a horn on each side?

No graphic skills or I'd mock something up

[tjbison]

Instead of blowing up the logo, how about something minimalist like a horn on each side?

No graphic skills or I'd mock something up

SDSU put a penis of their helmet and people loved it

[EC8CH]

Instead of blowing up the logo, how about something minimalist like a horn on each side?

No graphic skills or I'd mock something up

Little too Vikings.

[Bison 4 Life]

Little too Vikings.

who may have gotten the idea from the Rams.

[ZHerd]

Little too Vikings.

Well since we already have Packer colors this one would be for us Vikes fans

[EC8CH]

Well since we already have Packer colors this one would be for us Vikes fans

Vikings horns on a packer colored helmet... Heads would explode.

[Bison 4 Life]

Vikings horns on a packer colored helmet... Heads would explode.

they wouldn't necessarily be like that. they could be shorter.

[ByeSonBusiness]

Retro or matte green.

[westnodak93bison]

Retro or matte green.
Only with rhinestones


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[T-herd]

Instead of blowing up the logo, how about something minimalist like a horn on each side?

No graphic skills or I'd mock something up

Colorado has done this.
6407 6408

[Bison 4 Life]

Colorado has done this.
6407
Never mind

[westnodak93bison]

Colorado has done this.
6407 6408
And all the great recruits they get have them on top the pac12...


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[JDZ]

How do you know NDSU is that recognized? Can you reference some survey? I don't see it, other than FCS fans.


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No survey I can reference. Only real-world experience here. I live in Texas, where nobody even knows what FCS is. They think Sam Houston, Lamar, and Stephen F Austin are D2. Wearing a NDSU cap around, I get lots of people commenting on it and saying they watched the championship or caught a playoff game on the deuce or somehow recognized there's a good football program there. Make lots of trips to the mountains and there's always some yokel from Wyoming complimenting NDSU. The high school kid (who plays JV football in a bigger stadium than the Fargodome) bagging my groceries asks what it's like to go to school there because he's looking for colleges to apply for. The lady managing Eddie Bauer at the mall comments because she can't believe anybody lives north of the panhandle. Another employee has a buddy who played for Montana, and they watch football together. Every time I'm in an airport, not even flying to FAR or MSP, people make a point to comment.

Sorry. I guess that really had nothing to do with helmets. Just couldn't give you a pass on your comment.

[17>1]

I've posted the same helmet in white before somewhere on this site... think it would be sweet. A home "white out" for a late fall game.

6406

I like the white too, just not sure I'm thrilled about the logo on that one. Prefer the current one, but blown up a bit similar to the other pic or even left alone, and would be nice on white or green.

[StL Bison Fan]

I don't care if we change, but I don't think we need to. I am just glad we have a logo to put on it

[2011BisonAlumni]

Just saw that Arizona State will be wearing throwback uniforms with Tillman on the back. Awesome!!!!!

This thread is a microcosm of how people in ND think. Change, any change, is frowned upon. Essentially every college team had done an alternative uniform. Hell even Notre Dame does it. No issues at all with NDSU doing it. I just want them to stick to school colors when doing it.

[ByeSonBusiness]

Just saw that Arizona State will be wearing throwback uniforms with Tillman on the back. Awesome!!!!!

This thread is a microcosm of how people in ND think. Change, any change, is frowned upon. Essentially every college team had done an alternative uniform. Hell even Notre Dame does it. No issues at all with NDSU doing it. I just want them to stick to school colors when doing it.

Notre Dame also has more money than they know what to do with. NDSU does not.

[EC8CH]

Notre Dame also has more money than they know what to do with. NDSU does not.

But what if in this case NDSU was given the money and told exactly what to do with it?

[ByeSonBusiness]

But what if in this case NDSU was given the money and told exactly what to do with it?

Then there is no problem at all.

[phxbison]

I like the white too, just not sure I'm thrilled about the logo on that one. Prefer the current one, but blown up a bit similar to the other pic or even left alone, and would be nice on white or green.
Sorry guys, it's just my personal opinion, but the white one is butt ugly. I do like the green one with the enlarged logo !

[tony]

http://bigtu.eastday.com/img/201108/14/67/9066865241217171087.jpg

We need this right meow says Watermelon Helmet Cat

http://www.51allout.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Watermelon-hat-cat.jpg

... hold on. That's not right. It's pumpkin season.

[G_Funky]

Just got a can of Mello Yello from the pop machine...camo printed can...coca cola really should be more focused on producing a citrus soda that can compete with mt dew. The priorities over there are obviously skewed.


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[cbline]

http://bigtu.eastday.com/img/201108/14/67/9066865241217171087.jpg

We need this right meow says Watermelon Helmet Cat

http://www.51allout.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Watermelon-hat-cat.jpg

... hold on. That's not right. It's pumpkin season.

Looks a bit like the und helmet car!

[Milkman]

Instead of blowing up the logo, how about something minimalist like a horn on each side?

No graphic skills or I'd mock something up6418http://www.bisonville.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=6418&d=1446214883 Last year I had quickly made some options for an alternate helmet for the yellow jersey and a gold rush game. Just a couple ideas. Yes I know they need some cleaning up.

[cbline]

Notre Dame also has more money than they know what to do with. NDSU does not.

Irish football: Its $80,558,922 in revenue and $32,761,396 in expenses produced a profit of $47,797,526 for the 2013–14 year. If I recall correctly, athletics turned an overall profit of $17 million over to the university that same year.

http://scholastic.nd.edu/issues/61252-athletics/

[HerdBot]

6418http://www.bisonville.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=6418&d=1446214883 Last year I had quickly made some options for an alternate helmet for the yellow jersey and a gold rush game. Just a couple ideas. Yes I know they need some cleaning up.

I like the first one. It's cool because it's an actual Bison logo and original. Lightning bolt and horn. What's not to like. Now the last 2... looks like an oddly positioned Viking horn imo. The first one could be a fun alternate

[G_Funky]

Instead of blowing up the logo, how about something minimalist like a horn on each side?

No graphic skills or I'd mock something up

Stay with me here - lets do a complete 180 from the norm - instead of helmets with enlarged logos, let's have solid helmets (whichever color under the sun) however the color of the helmet is achieved by putting small decals right next to each other


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[bisonaudit]

Notre Dame also has more money than they know what to do with. NDSU does not.

They're finding ways to spend it.

http://crossroads.nd.edu/

[BisonNation11]

Stay with me here - lets do a complete 180 from the norm - instead of helmets with enlarged logos, let's have solid helmets (whichever color under the sun) however the color of the helmet is achieved by putting small decals right next to each other


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I like it! Like stitching together photos to create a picture, except in this case it would create a solid color.

[G_Funky]

I like it! Like stitching together photos to create a picture, except in this case it would create a solid color.

BRILLIANT!


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[ByeSonBusiness]

They're finding ways to spend it.

http://crossroads.nd.edu/

They'll still turn a profit ;).

As an aside, it's insane how much money some of these programs generate.

[bisonp]

6418http://www.bisonville.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=6418&d=1446214883 Last year I had quickly made some options for an alternate helmet for the yellow jersey and a gold rush game. Just a couple ideas. Yes I know they need some cleaning up.

Not bad. I like the first two best. Needs something else, can't put my finger on what though. Maybe filling in the front green or something.

[Bison 4 Life]

Not bad. I like the first two best. Needs something else, can't put my finger on what though. Maybe filling in the front green or something.

I take it all back, I FUCKING LOVE that first one.

When I saw the Colorado ones I thought my idea was stupid but damn, that first one is hot.

[moosbah]

6418http://www.bisonville.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=6418&d=1446214883 Last year I had quickly made some options for an alternate helmet for the yellow jersey and a gold rush game. Just a couple ideas. Yes I know they need some cleaning up.

First one is bad azzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz!

[Bison03]

If they made an alternate helmet with either of the first two original logos, it would be awesome.

https://www.oneherd.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Bison_Football_Helmets_large_photo.jpg?c42d55

[Mr Pep Band]

http://www.bisonville.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=6418&d=1446214883

First One or nothing, the other three just look weird. But that first one. ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh yaaaaaaaaaaaayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy!!!!!

:judges: :judges: :judges:

[moosbah]

If they made an alternate helmet with either of the first two original logos, it would be awesome.

https://www.oneherd.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Bison_Football_Helmets_large_photo.jpg?c42d55

Can't argue with this ^^^

[Mr Pep Band]

If they made an alternate helmet with either of the first two original logos, it would be awesome.

https://www.oneherd.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Bison_Football_Helmets_large_photo.jpg?c42d55

Question: why does the "snort" change angles through the years?
Snorty's is almost at 80 deg above horizontal, the old "new one" is about 15 deg above horizontal and the new logo is 10 deg below horizontal?
So from old to new the "snort" angle decreases, just curious as to why.
(I still think the new logos (2012) suck)

[EC8CH]

Question: why does the "snort" change angles through the years?
Snorty's is almost at 80 deg above horizontal, the old "new one" is about 15 deg above horizontal and the new logo is 10 deg below horizontal?
So from old to new the "snort" angle decreases, just curious as to why.
(I still think the new logos (2012) suck)

It is a hidden message reflecting the declining importance of the power run game.

[SDbison]

6418http://www.bisonville.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=6418&d=1446214883 Last year I had quickly made some options for an alternate helmet for the yellow jersey and a gold rush game. Just a couple ideas. Yes I know they need some cleaning up. All of those are Fugly. Sorry, if the Bison ever change to something like the above I would be ashamed. Time to end this stupid thread. Plenty of real topics to talk about since the Bison offense is averaging about 7 to 10 points in the second half of all games this season. And the defense is giving up 1 or 2 big scoring plays every game.

[Bison 4 Life]

All of those are Fugly. Sorry, if the Bison ever change to something like the above I would be ashamed. Time to end this stupid thread. Plenty of real topics to talk about since the Bison offense is averaging about 7 to 10 points in the second half of all games this season. And the defense is giving up 1 or 2 big scoring plays every game.

God damnit, go whine somewhere else. Plenty of threads for your bullshit. Some people like to have a little fun now and again.

[Bison Loaf]

Question: why does the "snort" change angles through the years?
Snorty's is almost at 80 deg above horizontal, the old "new one" is about 15 deg above horizontal and the new logo is 10 deg below horizontal?
So from old to new the "snort" angle decreases, just curious as to why.
(I still think the new logos (2012) suck)

When you were outside, on the frozen tundra of Dakota Field......................your snort breath (which, btw, in my case, typically smelled like peppermint schnapps - but I digress) went pretty much straight up in the air after coming out of your nose.

When you are inside, in the warm, cozy and thunderous confines of the Thunder Dome..................your snort breath (which, btw, now smells more like jagermeister for me - but I digress) goes in the air in a more normal downward route.

Our helmet logo, of course, just simply reflects this. It's all about science.

[SDbison]

God damnit, go whine somewhere else. Plenty of threads for your bullshit. Some people like to have a little fun now and again. Time for you to spend some time away from Bisonville. What do you average a post every 10 minutes? Talking about helmet designs should be in the cake decorating thread, maybe you should start one.

[Milkman]

All of those are Fugly. Sorry, if the Bison ever change to something like the above I would be ashamed. Time to end this stupid thread. Plenty of real topics to talk about since the Bison offense is averaging about 7 to 10 points in the second half of all games this season. And the defense is giving up 1 or 2 big scoring plays every game.

I didn't know there was a limit on how many topics could be discussed. By all means then lets close this one down./purple

This only a one off idea. It is not meant to replace the current helmet. NDSU has had only 2 traditions visually. Green and Yellow for colors and a profile image of a bison on the helmet.

What particularly makes them "fugly"? too much going on? Green stripe makes it cluttered. Too much white, not enough white? horn looks like its floating. "fur" is visually confusing? or is it because its different.

[Professor Chaos]

All of those are Fugly. Sorry, if the Bison ever change to something like the above I would be ashamed. Time to end this stupid thread. Plenty of real topics to talk about since the Bison offense is averaging about 7 to 10 points in the second half of all games this season. And the defense is giving up 1 or 2 big scoring plays every game.
As little as speculating about an alternate helmet is worth in the grand scheme of things it's a hell of a lot more interesting and entertaining to me than continuing to rehash your "real topics" that have been beaten to death for the better part of October. Whether we do one of the other won't make a bit of difference in terms of what'll happen on the field going forward.

[Mr Pep Band]

When you were outside, on the frozen tundra of Dakota Field......................your snort breath (which, btw, in my case, typically smelled like peppermint schnapps - but I digress) went pretty much straight up in the air after coming out of your nose.

When you are inside, in the warm, cozy and thunderous confines of the Thunder Dome..................your snort breath (which, btw, now smells more like jagermeister for me - but I digress) goes in the air in a more normal downward route.

Our helmet logo, of course, just simply reflects this. It's all about science.


It is a hidden message reflecting the declining importance of the power run game.

Thanks for your wise words of wisdom that make a lot of sense and are hilarious! This must be the true NDSU urban/rural legends I hear of!

[Bison 4 Life]

Time for you to spend some time away from Bisonville. What do you average a post every 10 minutes? Talking about helmet designs should be in the cake decorating thread, maybe you should start one.

Sorry, forgot this was a funeral.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZAAKPJEq1Ew

[bri-dog]

LOL -- you guys kill me. This is why I hate Bisonville. Just kidding, this is why I love Bisonville

I'm in the middle a little. I don't care if they do a special helmet, but it better kick ass. Not just do it for the hell of it..

[Bison Loaf]

Thanks for your wise words of wisdom that make a lot of sense and are hilarious! This must be the true NDSU urban/rural legends I hear of!

There is nothing stated in my post that can be proven to be untrue. Just sayin'! :biggrin:

[Mr Pep Band]

There is nothing stated in my post that can be proven to be untrue. Just sayin'! :biggrin:

That's True! :bowdown:

[TransAmBison]

Truth be told...I'm a little excited to see the new helmet. I don't see the administration just throwing money away for this...so I'm guessing it was a private donation...which is pretty cool. I'm hopeful it is awesome and has a great response from the fans.

I am more concerned about the quality of play on the field, but it doesn't mean I can't/won't enjoy this "opportunity". Why can't this just be fun?

[rosh]

All of those are Fugly. Sorry, if the Bison ever change to something like the above I would be ashamed. Time to end this stupid thread. Plenty of real topics to talk about since the Bison offense is averaging about 7 to 10 points in the second half of all games this season. And the defense is giving up 1 or 2 big scoring plays every game.

You make it sound like what is discussed on an internet thread is actually reflected directly onto the field.

[Jay]

truth be told...i'm a little excited to see the new helmet. I don't see the administration just throwing money away for this...so i'm guessing it was a private donation...which is pretty cool. I'm hopeful it is awesome and has a great response from the fans.

I am more concerned about the quality of play on the field, but it doesn't mean i can't/won't enjoy this "opportunity". why can't this just be fun?

because we can't score in the 2nd half, damn it!!