Tennessee Reveals Fresh Smokey Grey Uniforms for Football Team

A recent discussion among fans has sparked debate over the design of the University of Tennessee’s football uniforms. Some fans have expressed mixed feelings about the new look, particularly the inclusion of “Tennessee” across the chest.

One fan, known as savannahfan on the forum, expressed disappointment, stating, “Way too busy and the ‘Tennessee’ across the chest is butch jones awful. Disappointed that they are going in this direction.” Another fan, kckempf, added to the conversation by noting, “It is weird to me to have the location on the home jersey. Traditionally the city/state is on the road jersey and the nickname is on the home jersey.”

Meanwhile, KTrain shared a different perspective, mentioning, “A lot of traditional Jersey had very few things on them beside the numbers. Automated printing on cloth and fonts where not around 100 years ago.” They further added, “I hardly notice the stars and the Tennessee across the chest but I’m proud of the State so I’m OK with it being out there.”

adam.vol chimed in, praising Adidas for their previous work on the Smokey Gray uniforms in 2014 but criticized the helmets in the latest design. They suggested that alternative uniforms should be reserved for road games, emphasizing the importance of the team representing their iconic orange whenever possible.

In another thread, PlanetVolunteer expressed strong disapproval of the recent uniform changes, echoing adam.vol’s sentiments by calling them “DREADFUL.” This sentiment was further reinforced by onevol74, who disagreed with the idea that legendary figures like Majors and Neyland would have appreciated the new design, stating, “No, I do not think either of them would have. Majors appeared to be big on color, not dullness.”

Conversely, csheaton raised concerns about the font used for the “Tennessee” text on the jerseys, likening it to the style associated with the Butch Jones era. They suggested using a standard block font or even a cursive “Vols” as potential alternatives.

The diverse range of opinions highlights the passionate fan base and the significance of the University of Tennessee’s football program. As the team prepares to hit the field in their updated uniforms, it remains to be seen how these changes will resonate with fans and players alike.