Dabura 12,207 Report post Posted August 30, 2013 But holy schnike those things are ugly. Fixed. 2 Jedi and 55fan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
evilmrt 636 Report post Posted August 30, 2013 It looks like cheap commercialized garbage. Certainly not representative of anything in the USA. Doesn't someone have to approve these, or did Nike just get free reign on it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haroldsnepsts 4,826 Report post Posted August 30, 2013 It's not just the jerseys that are awful. Who the heck is in charge of marketing for Team USA?? The team photos from orientation camp are worse than school pictures. http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nhl-puck-daddy/10-most-spectacularly-awkward-u-olympic-glamour-shots-190110715.html?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter 1 evilmrt reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frankgrimes 1,836 Report post Posted August 30, 2013 It's not just the jerseys that are awful. Who the heck is in charge of marketing for Team USA?? The team photos from orientation camp are worse than school pictures. howard.jpg http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nhl-puck-daddy/10-most-spectacularly-awkward-u-olympic-glamour-shots-190110715.html?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter At frist I thought this player (who is that guy?) was advertising K-Swiss shorts then I realized oh no it's the USA jersey presentation. Is it too late to change that thing? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BottleOfSmoke 5,965 Report post Posted August 30, 2013 GOOD LORD! *rocks silently in corner* Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ogreslayer 1,069 Report post Posted August 30, 2013 Of all the men to model the USA jersey, why not choose someone good looking? Not that he has to be sexy, just not... creepy. Were you thinking of something more like this? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dabura 12,207 Report post Posted August 31, 2013 So. Much. Fail. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jedi 1,865 Report post Posted August 31, 2013 Were you thinking of something more like this? Even our own Danny DeKeyser wasn't spared the humiliation... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chances14 227 Report post Posted August 31, 2013 Wow. Can those jerseys be any uglier. Only thing missing is a bunch of corporate sponsors patched all over it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Euro_Twins 4,476 Report post Posted August 31, 2013 Wow. Can those jerseys be any uglier. Only thing missing is a bunch of corporate sponsors patched all over it They're working on it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sleepwalker 512 Report post Posted August 31, 2013 It looks like cheap commercialized garbage. Certainly not representative of anything in the USA. Actually, when you put it like that, it sounds perfectly representative of the USA and the tastes of the people within.... LOL Sad, but true... 2 Euro_Twins and evilmrt reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wings_Dynasty 267 Report post Posted August 31, 2013 I like the runner-up jersey design better. 1 BadgerBob reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Z Winged Dangler 2,082 Report post Posted September 1, 2013 Well, I'm American, so I have to root for all of them. *ambivalent face* (Secretly, I'm rooting for Sweden.) Also, all these people saying that the people responsible for the U.S. jerseys are going to be fired into oblivion - you know that's not going to happen. You know they're getting promotions and raises and sublimated stars. Haha! So I'm not the only one? I have a feeling I'll be somehow disappointed with Canada's roster and will just cheer for Red Wings to do well. 1 wingedominance13 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
evilmrt 636 Report post Posted September 1, 2013 Actually, when you put it like that, it sounds perfectly representative of the USA and the tastes of the people within.... LOL Sad, but true... Finally someone got my comment. Wow. 1 Euro_Twins reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kipwinger 8,524 Report post Posted September 1, 2013 (edited) In terms of the design, they look like daredevils. Maybe Super Dave Osborne is going to start on defense for the American team. He'll wow the spectators with his steady defensive play and solid first pass, and then wow them again at intermission when he jumps his motorcycle over fifteen zambonis. In terms of fit, they are the skinny jeans of hockey. They're like football jerseys with long sleaves. Leave it to some godless super corporation like Nike to think it's a good idea to "modernize" hockey sweaters by making them tight. Nike Marketing Team: "And for this year's Olympic hockey team we thought about a classic design updated with state of the art moisture wicking fabric". Nike Marketing Team Boss: "I see where your head's at. Hockey is a sport rich with tradition, and their fans are often resistant to even the smallest change in the game. But I've got to be honest with you. I wanna see a bit more zazz. Turn the zazz up to 11. I know they think they like history and tradition, but we're Nike, they'll like whatever we tell them too. Don't let our dwindling market share fool you, we're the kings of public opinion". Edited September 1, 2013 by kipwinger 1 Euro_Twins reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MabusIncarnate 5,344 Report post Posted September 1, 2013 Are we sure these aren't for the figure skating squad? These jerseys are just horrible. I mean.. eww. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted September 4, 2013 Who is in charge for team USA photos? Someone actually approved those? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
R-Dizzle 119 Report post Posted September 4, 2013 These jerseys are embarrassing. My lord. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest mjtm77 Report post Posted September 5, 2013 yuck Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dabura 12,207 Report post Posted September 6, 2013 I feel like there is this evil force in the world that is trying to destroy humanity by creating terrible pro hockey jerseys but they don't know what they're doing, big picture-wise. Sort of like the underpants gnomes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jedi 1,865 Report post Posted September 6, 2013 I feel like there is this evil force in the world that is trying to destroy humanity by creating terrible pro hockey jerseys but they don't know what they're doing, big picture-wise. Sort of like the underpants gnomes. That's about par for the course for Nike. 2 haroldsnepsts and Dabura reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bardownginos 16 Report post Posted September 6, 2013 My only two complaints are the fake laces and the logo, otherwise it's....decent? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matthewdanna 143 Report post Posted September 6, 2013 Kenny Powers is behind the KSwiss look Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
8 Legged RedWing 367 Report post Posted September 7, 2013 Team Canada Jerseys. Looks like everyone is rocking the fake laces this year if the Jerseys are Nike. I think they have little shiny maple leafs on the sleeves too lol. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jedi 1,865 Report post Posted September 7, 2013 Canada's jerseys are already being discussed here... http://www.letsgowings.com/forums/topic/75209-canadian-olympic-jerseys-leaked/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites