Fan Question Friday

[BobcatEquipment]

Okay, we got rid of the last names on the back of uniform is it allowed to have 406 there instead??

I'd have to contact the NCAA and double check, but I am about 75% sure that would not comply with NCAA uniform regulations.

[BleedingBLue]

Okay, we got rid of the last names on the back of uniform is it allowed to have 406 there instead??

I'd have to contact the NCAA and double check, but I am about 75% sure that would not comply with NCAA uniform regulations.

Do they only allow special names when a team is honoring the military or a certain tragedy?

[MSU01]

Okay, we got rid of the last names on the back of uniform is it allowed to have 406 there instead??

It seems to be allowed. Here are a couple teams who have done something like this. There was also MSU's military appreciation jerseys from a few years ago that had various words like "Honor", "Integrity", etc. on the back instead of player names. The article below about Houston using the city name instead of player names on the jerseys even mentions that this did not require NCAA approval. Personally I like the blank jerseys but there doesn't seem to be a rule against putting something else there.

South Florida: http://larrybrownsports.com/college-foo ... mes/238775

Houston: http://www.espn.com/college-football/st ... ch-houston

UAB: http://www.sportingnews.com/ncaa-footba ... e5rk8amra0

[BobcatEquipment]

Might be something we could get approved if we requested, but just to clear any confusion, here is the actual ruling from the ncaa handbook.


What words, logos and symbols are allowed on the jersey? Other than the uniform number, here are the only items allowed by rule on the jersey (Rule 1-4-5-a-2):

Words • Player’s name—within the nameplate on the back • School name • Mascot name

Logos • NCAA • Conference • School • Mascot • Postseason Game • Memorial • Military

Flags • American flag • State flag

[Common Cat]

How bout gold/chrome face masks? Would be a nice touch.

[BobcatEquipment]

How bout gold/chrome face masks? Would be a nice touch.

$$$$$


And it would be very hard to match our gold in a chrome format

[Common Cat]

How bout gold/chrome face masks? Would be a nice touch.

$$$$$


And it would be very hard to match our gold in a chrome format

I'm sure some donor in Bozeman could pony up.

[MSU01]

Loved the uniforms today, especially the nice contrast between the gray jersey and gold helmet when the sun was shining. The striping pattern on the sleeves and pants is great. Turn the gray into navy/white and those would make awesome primary home/road jerseys instead of just an alternate.

[WalkOn79]

Loved the uniforms today, especially the nice contrast between the gray jersey and gold helmet when the sun was shining. The striping pattern on the sleeves and pants is great. Turn the gray into navy/white and those would make awesome primary home/road jerseys instead of just an alternate.

I agree. I liked the look if not so much the color.

[Cledus]

Loved the uniforms today, especially the nice contrast between the gray jersey and gold helmet when the sun was shining. The striping pattern on the sleeves and pants is great. Turn the gray into navy/white and those would make awesome primary home/road jerseys instead of just an alternate.

Yeah, I loved the striping on the sleeves and pants. It seemed a little vintage, in a good way.

[BobcatEquipment]

Opening it up for Fan question Friday! Flight leaves this afternoon but I will do my best to stay in contact with any of your questions throughout the day

[exppi]

Okay, we got rid of the last names on the back of uniform is it allowed to have 406 there instead??

It seems to be allowed. Here are a couple teams who have done something like this. There was also MSU's military appreciation jerseys from a few years ago that had various words like "Honor", "Integrity", etc. on the back instead of player names. The article below about Houston using the city name instead of player names on the jerseys even mentions that this did not require NCAA approval. Personally I like the blank jerseys but there doesn't seem to be a rule against putting something else there.

South Florida: http://larrybrownsports.com/college-foo ... mes/238775

Houston: http://www.espn.com/college-football/st ... ch-houston

UAB: http://www.sportingnews.com/ncaa-footba ... e5rk8amra0

I would think they would not allow numbers as it could be confused with player numbers. On the other hand, spelling it out like Ochocinco did in the NFL would probably be allowed.

[TIrwin24]

Opening it up for Fan question Friday! Flight leaves this afternoon but I will do my best to stay in contact with any of your questions throughout the day

Who is the actual decision-maker for the jersey combo from week to week?

[MSU01]

Opening it up for Fan question Friday! Flight leaves this afternoon but I will do my best to stay in contact with any of your questions throughout the day

Fingers crossed that Allegiant shows up on time and doesn't turn your flight into a longer trip than a bus ride would be! Great job with the fan interaction, those of us "snowflakes" who enjoy the uniform and equipment information appreciate it!

[BobcatEquipment]

Opening it up for Fan question Friday! Flight leaves this afternoon but I will do my best to stay in contact with any of your questions throughout the day

Who is the actual decision-maker for the jersey combo from week to week?

Coach will usually talk it out with his captains as well as us. Some things are pre-determined like gold rush, and some things are more done as a what are we feeling for this game. Coach has also stated something that has played a big factor and that is how old our homes and aways are. We will be looking to replace our blues and whites in the near future as they are a few years old and their time in the cycle is up. So wearing the greys is nice to kinda help preserve those throughout this last season.

[BobcatEquipment]

Opening it up for Fan question Friday! Flight leaves this afternoon but I will do my best to stay in contact with any of your questions throughout the day

Fingers crossed that Allegiant shows up on time and doesn't turn your flight into a longer trip than a bus ride would be! Great job with the fan interaction, those of us "snowflakes" who enjoy the uniform and equipment information appreciate it!

Thank you so much! we work very hard for these players and coaches, but the fan reactions make the job really worthwhile. Love when you guys get excited about the product we put on the field.

[Hawks86]

What's this weeks combo and how dark of a visor does everybody have to wear to combat red blindness?

[BobcatEquipment]

What's this weeks combo and how dark of a visor does everybody have to wear to combat red blindness?

all white/ and we are gonna put 100% tinted visors on everybody

[Joe Bobcat]

I’ve been wondering about the tread on the shoes. Do all the positions pretty much use the same tread or are linemen different than speed positions.... also do all the turf fields take the same tread for good traction and what changes do you need to make for rain or snow?

[BobcatEquipment]

I’ve been wondering about the tread on the shoes. Do all the positions pretty much use the same tread or are linemen different than speed positions.... also do all the turf fields take the same tread for good traction and what changes do you need to make for rain or snow?

awesome question.

The tread is different from cleat to cleat. Most of the skill guys shoes are very similar. Lineman are a whole diff. story. The cleats we wear are what we call molded, meaning the cleats on the bottom are built into the shoe. Most thick grass schools will use detachable cleats that have a metal tip for extra grip. most turf fields are more or less the same, unless its a carpet like astroturf that you rarely see anymore. At my previous place of employment we had to get turf shoes for a game in those conditions, that are basically tennis shoes.

As far as rain or snow, it is what it is when it comes to turf. You do the best you can with what you have. If its raining 4-5 inches on a grass field then you are in for a long one. You put on the longest detachable spikes you can find and hope for the best.