What's getting lost in all of this brand talk is the cold hard fact that a grown man should never wear a jersey unless they are actually on a team.

Tobias Funke said:

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What's getting lost in all of this brand talk is the cold hard fact that a grown man should never wear a jersey unless they are actually on a team.

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Look out! The internet "fashion" police are here.

TexAg91 said:

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Let your AD know. Perhaps more consumer friendly options can be a bullet point in ongoing negotiations with ADIDAS.

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I heard on the radio that they would have some at the shop at Olsen ... haven't found any yet :/

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I asked that question on the Ross Bjork hour!

Ross is under the impression that we do have replica jerseys because he saw them for sale at the Olsen shop. This is the only jersey they have at the Olsen shop.



It's not one we wear, and it's a poor design at that.

Safe at Home said:

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On TV those pinstripes look more purple than maroon. Are they maroon in real life?

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They are maroon. However, the white pinstripes blur with the maroon to make them look purple/magenta from a distance and on TV cameras.

ensign_beedrill said:

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TexAg91 said:

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Let your AD know. Perhaps more consumer friendly options can be a bullet point in ongoing negotiations with ADIDAS.

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I heard on the radio that they would have some at the shop at Olsen ... haven't found any yet :/

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I asked that question on the Ross Bjork hour!

Ross is under the impression that we do have replica jerseys because he saw them for sale at the Olsen shop. This is the only jersey they have at the Olsen shop.



It's not one we wear, and it's a poor design at that.

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And this brings up a better point: why are you going to make any jersey for sale at all if it's not one that looks like what the team wears? That's the point of a jersey, it replicates what the team looks like. It also doesn't seem like a good business decision, for all you business savants out there: why make something that isn't going to sell?

This one replicates nothing.

I mean what really is the problem here? Does adidas not have the rights to their own designs they make for the team? Is there a world shortage of Aggie maroon dye? Are the jerseys theyve printed on not able to accept different designs or pinstripes? Do they not have the shipping capacity to put some boxes of jerseys on the trucks that they're already using to ship all their other **** to our stores?

Seems what we're really lacking is a voice to get them to do their job correctly

That "replica" jersey is one of the ugliest, weakest jerseys Ive ever seen in my life.

Agsncws said:

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That "replica" jersey is one of the ugliest, weakest jerseys Ive ever seen in my life.

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looks like a custom intramural jersey

So a multi billion dollar, global company sucks because you can't purchase a jersey?

Interesting, maybe the stock market plummeted today because the market agrees with you?

BBQ said:

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So a multi billion dollar, global company sucks because you can't purchase a jersey?

Interesting, maybe the stock market plummeted today because the market agrees with you?

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Hey bro I also think it's cool that the company contracted to make jerseys for its fans doesn't do it. Also, it's definitely the fans fault.

technoviking said:

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I mean what really is the problem here? Does adidas not have the rights to their own designs they make for the team? Is there a world shortage of Aggie maroon dye?

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They are splitting that dye between the Aggies and Mississippi State***

Tobias Funke said:

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What's getting lost in all of this brand talk is the cold hard fact that a grown man should never wear a jersey unless they are actually on a team.

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I agree with you but people have the right to look ridiculous if they want to.

My post above wasn't to say that they are being mean to us because we are baseball fans or Aggies. I was implying that they sell so much soccer stuff and probably tennis stuff too worldwide, that college baseball is not even a blip to them.

I don't think it ever will be. Same reason College Baseball merchandise across the board, is less prolific than MLB baseball, or NFL football. There's less of a following, so fewer options.

I wasn't implying Adidas is targetting us specifically as Aggies or anything...

Tobias Funke said:

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What's getting lost in all of this brand talk is the cold hard fact that a grown man should never wear a jersey unless they are actually on a team.

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I wear a jersey to every game. Guess I am not a grown man.

dermdoc said:

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Tobias Funke said:

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What's getting lost in all of this brand talk is the cold hard fact that a grown man should never wear a jersey unless they are actually on a team.

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I wear a jersey to every game. Guess I am not a grown man.

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Well, I'm 46 going on 15 so I can definitely wear one.

dermdoc said:

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Tobias Funke said:

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What's getting lost in all of this brand talk is the cold hard fact that a grown man should never wear a jersey unless they are actually on a team.

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I wear a jersey to every game. Guess I am not a grown man.

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I guess all the professional athletes that wear jerseys of other sports and athletes aren't real men either

Adidas

(Anything is better than that Nike garbage!!)

TXAggie2011 said:

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To not hide the ball, you can buy, for example, basic purple and gold LSU jerseys at a replica level. ($80 bucks.)

You can't buy any of the rest of their jerseys from Nike. You can only buy one of their hats, as well.

I wish Adidas offered a better option than the plain white one that is available. It is not even really a replica, I think. I wouldn't pay the $70 they charge.

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At least after almost 10 years they've started selling a lot of the block logo over the Texas outline, which from day one has been our best logo. Funny how it took so long to see that.

I am not. your Bro For clarification. Good googley moogley, your sarcasm detection meter seems to be out of sorts.

Did you happen to notice the eye winky ?

Adidas

Bjork just said on the radio something to the effect of he understands (now) that the knock off jersey for sale in blue bell is not what fans want, and that they want on field jerseys. But then said that the issue is more complicated than that and they can't do that. And that he couldn't elaborate any further lol.

Chrundle the Great said:

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Bjork just said on the radio something to the effect of he understands (now) that the knock off jersey for sale in blue bell is not what fans want, and that they want on field jerseys. But then said that the issue is more complicated than that and they can't do that. And that he couldn't elaborate any further lol.

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The whole thing to me is strange. Maybe Adidas, like some posters on here, does not think grown men should wear real baseball jerseys. I am being oppressed.

dermdoc said:

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Chrundle the Great said:

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Bjork just said on the radio something to the effect of he understands (now) that the knock off jersey for sale in blue bell is not what fans want, and that they want on field jerseys. But then said that the issue is more complicated than that and they can't do that. And that he couldn't elaborate any further lol.

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The whole thing to me is strange. Maybe Adidas, like some posters on here, does not think grown men should wear real baseball jerseys. I am being oppressed.

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The use of "on field" and "real" is probably confusing the issue.

As discussed, no apparel maker (Nike, UA, etc.) is selling anything but what one might call "knock offs" (replicas that are of lower quality) of a basic jersey. They don't sell the authentic ("on field" jerseys) and they don't sell what you might call "alternates" (like the A&M pinstripes, the LSU pinstripes, etc.)

I do hope, one day, we get a better design on the "knock offs." I'm not sure what would need to change to make that possible.

If they come up with it please tell me you'll get the pants and stirrups too. I hope your oppression ends soon.

One of the favorite activities of my 17 year old son and his friends is to look for grown ups wearing jerseys.

Stay true and stand tall Doc.

Chrundle the Great said:

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Bjork just said on the radio something to the effect of he understands (now) that the knock off jersey for sale in blue bell is not what fans want, and that they want on field jerseys. But then said that the issue is more complicated than that and they can't do that. And that he couldn't elaborate any further lol.

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In 17 when the Texas Aggies '51 throwbacks were sold, I spoke to the marketing person at AO at the time. She told me that the adi rep had told her personally that Childress wasn't in favor of having certain items that the team is issued available in public for purchase. More of a "the players earned the right to wear these" type of thing. If anyone could just buy them, it took away from that. Which is why, he said to her, adi doesn't make a lot of baseball stuff available for retail. Again, that is what the adidas rep told her.

Capitol Ag said:

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Chrundle the Great said:

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Bjork just said on the radio something to the effect of he understands (now) that the knock off jersey for sale in blue bell is not what fans want, and that they want on field jerseys. But then said that the issue is more complicated than that and they can't do that. And that he couldn't elaborate any further lol.

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In 17 when the Texas Aggies '51 throwbacks were sold, I spoke to the marketing person at AO at the time. She told me that the adi rep had told her personally that Childress wasn't in favor of having certain items that the team is issued available in public for purchase. More of a "the players earned the right to wear these" type of thing. If anyone could just buy them, it took away from that. Which is why, he said to her, adi doesn't make a lot of baseball stuff available for retail. Again, that is what the adidas rep told her.

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It's too bad that most of the really sweet windshirts they have fall in this category also. That's a bummer.

Capitol Ag said:

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Chrundle the Great said:

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Bjork just said on the radio something to the effect of he understands (now) that the knock off jersey for sale in blue bell is not what fans want, and that they want on field jerseys. But then said that the issue is more complicated than that and they can't do that. And that he couldn't elaborate any further lol.

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In 17 when the Texas Aggies '51 throwbacks were sold, I spoke to the marketing person at AO at the time. She told me that the adi rep had told her personally that Childress wasn't in favor of having certain items that the team is issued available in public for purchase. More of a "the players earned the right to wear these" type of thing. If anyone could just buy them, it took away from that. Which is why, he said to her, adi doesn't make a lot of baseball stuff available for retail. Again, that is what the adidas rep told her.

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I'm going to go ahead and call bs on this.

Just a quick search on Nebraska and Mississippi State's websites don't show jerseys available for them, either.

I'm going to go back to the default of demand. Nike has 10+x the number of colleges, major league teams, etc. They can produce more jerseys thus lowering the price so it makes sense. And if you look at most Nike schools, they don't have authentic on field jerseys, as mentioned in this thread. They are simple and all identical, just different colors and names across the front.

Adidas isn't going to create a new line, nor is A&M going to cancel a multi million dollar contract, to sell a couple hundred jerseys to passionate fans. This isn't a must have item for most people out there.

ensign_beedrill said:

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TexAg91 said:

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Let your AD know. Perhaps more consumer friendly options can be a bullet point in ongoing negotiations with ADIDAS.

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I heard on the radio that they would have some at the shop at Olsen ... haven't found any yet :/

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I asked that question on the Ross Bjork hour!

Ross is under the impression that we do have replica jerseys because he saw them for sale at the Olsen shop. This is the only jersey they have at the Olsen shop.



It's not one we wear, and it's a poor design at that.

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The only thing fixing this jersey would be kate upton wearing it

ClassOf17 said:

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ensign_beedrill said:

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TexAg91 said:

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Let your AD know. Perhaps more consumer friendly options can be a bullet point in ongoing negotiations with ADIDAS.

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I heard on the radio that they would have some at the shop at Olsen ... haven't found any yet :/

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I asked that question on the Ross Bjork hour!

Ross is under the impression that we do have replica jerseys because he saw them for sale at the Olsen shop. This is the only jersey they have at the Olsen shop.



It's not one we wear, and it's a poor design at that.

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The only thing fixing this jersey would be kate upton no longer wearing it

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FIFY

Capitol Ag said:

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Chrundle the Great said:

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Bjork just said on the radio something to the effect of he understands (now) that the knock off jersey for sale in blue bell is not what fans want, and that they want on field jerseys. But then said that the issue is more complicated than that and they can't do that. And that he couldn't elaborate any further lol.

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In 17 when the Texas Aggies '51 throwbacks were sold, I spoke to the marketing person at AO at the time. She told me that the adi rep had told her personally that Childress wasn't in favor of having certain items that the team is issued available in public for purchase. More of a "the players earned the right to wear these" type of thing. If anyone could just buy them, it took away from that. Which is why, he said to her, adi doesn't make a lot of baseball stuff available for retail. Again, that is what the adidas rep told her.

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Not sure I believe this. A few years ago, our first base coach tossed a real game-worn jersey into section 203 at the beginning of every game. Pretty sure that wouldn't have happened if Childress wasn't OK with it.

ensign_beedrill said:

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Capitol Ag said:

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Chrundle the Great said:

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Bjork just said on the radio something to the effect of he understands (now) that the knock off jersey for sale in blue bell is not what fans want, and that they want on field jerseys. But then said that the issue is more complicated than that and they can't do that. And that he couldn't elaborate any further lol.

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In 17 when the Texas Aggies '51 throwbacks were sold, I spoke to the marketing person at AO at the time. She told me that the adi rep had told her personally that Childress wasn't in favor of having certain items that the team is issued available in public for purchase. More of a "the players earned the right to wear these" type of thing. If anyone could just buy them, it took away from that. Which is why, he said to her, adi doesn't make a lot of baseball stuff available for retail. Again, that is what the adidas rep told her.

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Not sure I believe this. A few years ago, our first base coach tossed a real game-worn jersey into section 203 at the beginning of every game. Pretty sure that wouldn't have happened if Childress wasn't OK with it.

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My guess it was previous years jerseys. I know they give out those at the dugout club trivia questions

I miss the days of the 12th man team rewards program, when 36 stamps got you a very solidly made replica jersey.

aggietony2010 said:

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I miss the days of the 12th man team rewards program, when 36 stamps got you a very solidly made replica jersey.

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RIP 12th Man Team Rewards.

In addition to jerseys, you got some other cool stuff. I use my blanket (24 stamps) all the time. 72 stamps got you something very nice indeed. I still wear my fleece and windbreaker.

Adidas clothes & are far better than most nike. I do wish things were more accessible though.

ensign_beedrill said:

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Capitol Ag said:

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Chrundle the Great said:

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Bjork just said on the radio something to the effect of he understands (now) that the knock off jersey for sale in blue bell is not what fans want, and that they want on field jerseys. But then said that the issue is more complicated than that and they can't do that. And that he couldn't elaborate any further lol.

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In 17 when the Texas Aggies '51 throwbacks were sold, I spoke to the marketing person at AO at the time. She told me that the adi rep had told her personally that Childress wasn't in favor of having certain items that the team is issued available in public for purchase. More of a "the players earned the right to wear these" type of thing. If anyone could just buy them, it took away from that. Which is why, he said to her, adi doesn't make a lot of baseball stuff available for retail. Again, that is what the adidas rep told her.

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Not sure I believe this. A few years ago, our first base coach tossed a real game-worn jersey into section 203 at the beginning of every game. Pretty sure that wouldn't have happened if Childress wasn't OK with it.

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That's what he was throwing?!?!? I'd have sat a lot lower. I'm not afraid to use my skinny sharp elbows to get a free game worn jersey!!!!