PROVO -- In an effort to provide the BYU football team different uniform combinations for both home and road games, BYU and Nike have been hard at work to produce a new look for the 2004 football season.
The new uniforms feature traditional stripes over the shoulder pads and include subtle design changes that will allow the team to wear different combinations at home and on the road. The Cougars will now have the option of wearing all blue uniforms at home or a blue jersey with white pants. When playing on the road, the team will have the option of wearing an all white uniform or a white jersey with blue pants.
In a process that has taken over 18 months, BYU Equipment Manager Mick Hill said there is more to the new uniforms than just the look.
"The fans will notice changes in the appearance, but there is a lot more to it," Hill said. "While the new uniform will allow the team to mix and match for both home and away games, we have made significant changes to the fabric, the cut and the style of the uniform. They will be a lot more player-friendly."
Hill said the new uniforms feature a style that will be more form fitting and comfortable for the players to wear. In addition, the new uniforms are made with a light-weight material that will prevent the uniform from becoming weighted down with perspiration or water.
"The players really like the new uniforms," Hill added. "In addition to a few changes to the look, they really like how the uniform fits. They're as tight as a drum."
The Cougars will debut their new uniforms against Notre Dame on Saturday, Sept. 4 at Edwards Stadium. Fans can purchase replica jerseys at the BYU Bookstore.
Home Uniforms
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Road Uniforms
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(BYU PHOTO/Athletic Communications)