‘Noles to unveil new duds

When Florida State takes the field against Maryland on Nov. 21, they will do so wearing new “cutting-edge” uniforms courtesy of the Nike fashion machine. And, no, not the garish monstrosities developed for Oregon.

The limited-edition duds will be used at the discretion of the university after the game with the Terrapins.

Here are more of the particulars from FSU’s official website:

Nike designed the Nike Pro Combat uniform to address the evolution of the game: Today’s players are stronger and faster and the collisions are more violent and explosive than ever before. Nike also worked with coaches and administrators at Florida State to bring inspiration to the Nike Pro Combat uniforms that the Seminoles will wear on Nov. 21. ...

The Nike Pro Combat uniform is 37 percent lighter than current designs (23.7 ounces vs. 37.4 ounces). Nike utilized a four-way stretch twill that does not hold sweat or water and as a result, the new uniforms are 46 percent lighter than the current designs when wet. Overall, the Nike Pro Combat uniform, when wet, is still lighter than the current Florida State design when completely dry.

To view photos of the new unis, click HERE.

I gotta say, the uniforms don’t really do anything for me, but the black helmets are bad... ash...

(Tip O’ the Hat: Orlando Sentinel)