Riders Release CFL Signature Uniform
The
Saskatchewan Roughriders today unveiled a special edition jersey which will
debut at Mosaic Stadium on August 16th against the Montreal
Alouettes. The special addition jersey will be worn up to two times a
year and is part of the new CFL Signature Uniform program from Reebok.
Player video’s and images of the new jersey can be viewed at www.Riderblitzgreen.com
Fast,
bold and exciting, this new jersey was designed to capture the spirit and
energy of Rider Nation. The new design uses traditional Rider green as
its core but highlights that iconic colour with a new blitz green. A
modern addition to the classic look, blitz green takes the design to a whole
new level.
Special
sublimated twill numbers show off the unique “wheat to sky” pattern inspired by
the current logo. Combined with the new carbon coloured pants a modern
new sock design and topped by a wheat pattern wrapped helmet, the new signature
uniform is unlike anything in the 104 year history of the Roughriders.
“Our
new special addition Jersey brings a new Green to the Roughrider Colour
palette. The new “Blitz Green” is a vibrant colour that complements
the traditional Rider green and delivers a new energy to game day”,
said president and CEO Jim Hopson.
Assistant
GM Jeremy O’Day commented, “This is a very unique, bold jersey. It’s
definitely a statement jersey that our players are really excited to suite up
and play in on Aug 16th.”
In
addition to jerseys, the Rider Store will stock an assortment of hats, tee
shirts and a sideline polo. Mark Habicht, Director of Retail Operations
added, “We wanted to allow coaches and fans to get in on the new green and be
part of this exciting new look.”
Starting
immediately, the new jerseys and the clothing collection are exclusively
available from all four Rider Store locations – Mosaic Stadium, Northgate Mall,
Grasslands in Harbour Landing and The Centre in Saskatoon, as well as online at
www.theriderstore.ca.
Just another 'money grab' and an ugly one at that.
ReplyDeleteI think the Riders have come to the 'cash cow' once too often. I hope they don't have a bunch pre-done because they'll lose their ass if they do.
ReplyDeleteLove em!!
ReplyDeleteIs that the Riders or the Oregon Ducks?
ReplyDeleteDan
Don't care what they look like as long as the guys in them win. GO RIDERS!!
ReplyDeleteRyan
ReplyDeleteI'll stick with my classic old-style jersey thanks!
There's no tradition in that color scheme. "1982 Mr Joey Walters and crew, now those jerseys were kool. A darker green with white pants/double green stripes down th sides, matching helmet, way kool", none of this lime green crap, shining sheen plus poka dots. Where did they get the new design? The Norwegian curling champions ?
ReplyDeleteI don't have a problem with it. I have a retro jersey and a regular one so I don't know if I will get this one, but I'm OK with it.
ReplyDeleteRob
Anon 1. All CFL teams are doing it.
ReplyDeleteThe helmet looks great!
ReplyDeleteSo now the Riders get to wear a watermelon on their heads for a helmet on Aug 16. Whoever approved this design has watermelon insides for a brain, all mush with a few pit seeds.
ReplyDeleteRemind me to dump my Reebok shares Monday morning.
ReplyDeleteHmmm, watermelon helmets?
ReplyDeleteWhere's the "S" on the helmet?
ReplyDeleteThat is one ugly uniform!
ReplyDeleteSurfing the net and found the Argos new uni from Reebok. It's nice and it kept their colours without inventing some putrid new colour to slip into it. On the other hand the Riders new uni is horrible. When did the Riders piss off someone in Reebok?
ReplyDeleteNeon went out as soon as the 80's did. And it should never come back. Is the XFL coming back and we're trying out early for it? I guess horrible sales should probably end this garbage
ReplyDeleteU.G.L.Y. the designer needs an alibi cause those are UGLY ... they are UGLY - borrowed from the Longest Yard.
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