Do the Chargers just hate their fans? Good lord, Spanos Goofs, if you really want to move your team that bad, you don't have to hire Norv Turner and ruin the uniform. Chargers fans have long clamored for the throwback powder blue uniforms. (Although Chris Berman's almost perverted love for the powder blue has nearly ruined the whole thing.) But instead of classy uniforms, you get this. For a better look, go here.
In related news, the Chargers signed Ryan Leaf today. Just kidding. (But just barely.)
Thanks to the Sign On San Diego Forums for the scoop. (Evidentially, the new season-ticket brochures were leaked and the photo got out. The Chargers plan to have a "fashion show" for the new uniforms on Wednesday.)
The Chargers New Uniforms Are Awful
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3/09/2007 6:10 PM ET By Adam Rank
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The owner of the San Diego Chargers just doesn't care what you want since the golden rule is "He who has the gold writes the rules." Since Mr. Spanos is the owner of the team he will decide what uniforms the team wears. You just have to hope that the owner somehow sees the light and learns that true happiness is relationship with the paying customers.
I bought three Chargers jerseys last year.
Lame. We had the best uniforms in the nfl. No longer.
It's a shame the Spanos' couldn't listen to the fans instead of the players that will be gone in 4 to 8 years. An updated version of the Powder Blue unis would have been a huge hit instead they give the fans a SIDEWAYS LIGHTNING BOLT. Oh well. At least they are going back to a White Helmet.
The ol powder blues were perhap[s the most beautiful uniforms ever designed. The designers of NFL garb these days have no love nor respect for the sport. Outside of the Bucs, I haven't seen any upgrades, and with theirs it was hard to make the orange and gay, winking pirate any lamer.
we havent seen them fully yet. The white helmet has to be dope. The blue is a little lighter, but I am down with the white shoulder stripe and powder blue trim on the bolt.
I think they will look a little cleaner. I was just hoping that they didnt do the dirty deed: e.g. cardinals, vikings, falcons, NEW bucs, - who ever is designing those has no taste - those all have the same style
The saving grace is that the helmets are white, the bolt is yellow. What troubles me -- will they use the proper helmet with the throwbacks? With the number below the bolt? This white helmet has the number on the back, like the Colts helmet.
Will they use this new helmet with the throwbacks -- to save money? That would be incorrect.
Of course, they just should have gone to the powder blue, the traditional Chargers colors instead of the Robo-Cop look.
The saving grace is that the helmets are white, the bolt is yellow. What troubles me -- will they use the proper helmet with the throwbacks? With the number below the bolt? This white helmet has the number on the back, like the Colts helmet.
Will they use this new helmet with the throwbacks -- to save money? That would be incorrect.
Of course, they just should have gone to the powder blue, the traditional Chargers colors instead of the Robo-Cop look.
I live on the east coast and have liked the Chargers since (childhood)the 70s, I was drawn to them by their unique uniforms / mascot. While still unique w\the lighning bolt, I think they kinda blend in with all the others with the new look. Should have left it alone or gone to powder blue. I always liked the White helmets but wonder how it will look with navy jerseys.
Adam, stick to covering your east coast teams. I dont care about your lame, uninformed opinions. youre not Mr. Blackwell anyway.
the new unis are a change. the current ones havent been changed since 1988. they are still designed tweaks being made to it (if you actually read the article) and no doubt more will come after the "fashion show" on weds 3/14/07.
How can you say the uniforms are awful? Real charger fans could careless what they wear as long as they keep winning. They are nice uniforms and give the team a newer look. The powder blues are excellent but what purpose of wearing them every week would come out of it? They are special uniforms. Using them every week would ruin the best uniform in all of sports. Norv turner put in this offense in 2001 and he will continue to expand it to its fullest potential. This team is filled with weapons and a head coach isnt going to ruin the team.
Good post, guys. I'm willing to wait until Wednesday to really get pissed. But damn, didn't the Chargers have the best unis prior to this?
The new uniforms are awesome! They look fresh and fluid. You complainers are the same people who hate it when a new car model comes out, but then grow to like it more than the original. This look is new and NOW. The white helmets with gold lightning bolts will stand out from across the field. Don't be whiners... be WINNERS. GO BOLTS!!!
the new unis are alright but robert meachem will make em look real good go bolts
Chargers rule! Adam Rank is a moron.
Hey You know Marty was an excellent coach for a regular season but for the playoff's he is choke city how dare you say Norv Turner is a loser, Novr helped develop the offense Marty used; and LT was asked if Turner would good a replacement LT was happy because Turner has a great relationship[ the Chargers tweaked the uniforms just like the Pats did; and look at them
the Chargers have the best talent in the NFL they went 14-2 yes next year they most likely will not be 14-2 but they will be more like 12-4 but they will win the superbowl and you know and you cant do anything to stop the Bolts' SUPERBOWL BOLTS FOR 07
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Winning IS the most important thing but, some diehards do care what their teams unis look like. Now they can add underwhelming uniforms to a underacheiving '07 season
Winning IS the most important thing but, some diehards do care what their teams unis look like. Now they can add underwhelming uniforms to a underacheiving '07 season
Winning IS the most important thing but, some diehards do care what their teams unis look like. Now they can add underwhelming uniforms to a underacheiving '07 season