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Readers submit alternate Iowa uniform concepts
The Gazette
Nov. 9, 2015 10:26 am, Updated: Nov. 12, 2015 10:58 am
A few weeks ago, we asked readers to submit their design ideas for an alternate Iowa uniform.
The Hawkeyes, typically traditional in their style, will wear a special alternate for Saturday night's game against Minnesota.
Iowa has a classic look that shouldn't go away anytime soon, but some players and fans like an occasional change of pace.
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'Speaking for me, I haven't played in a different uniform here,' running back Wadley said. 'They should be sweet. They showed us a sneak peek of them, they look sweet. I always say if you look good, you're going to play good.
Others? Not so much.
"Everyone has a personal preference. For me, it's not that important,' said guard Sean Welsh, a native of Springboro, Ohio. 'Some people enjoy dressing up a little bit.'
More: Iowa's alt unis were something that probably had to happen
You'll get a full look at Iowa's new apparel Saturday, but for now, take a look at what our readers designed and remember to vote for your favorite at the bottom.
A few submissions stayed close to the blackout theme.
Uniform Redesign for the Iowa Hawkeyes November 3, 2015
Uniform Redesign for the Iowa Hawkeyes @CRGazetteSports pic.twitter.com/AFsa5Vni20
— Luke David Schaffner (@lukedavidart)
@CRGazetteSports the jersey on the right, this helmet, and the black pants with matching logo for a blackout game. pic.twitter.com/z7sT81CusG
— Nathan Althoff (@NormAlthoff)
This submission comes from Micah Tweeten, who went above and beyond and designed more than one concept. Check them all out on his website.
A couple people would like to see white implemented more in the scheme.
@CRGazetteSports pic.twitter.com/zXgzolWTOJ
— Thomas Harding (@harding_at_mlb)
We've seen Iowa State introduce a gold uniform recently, and here's a concept for the Hawkeyes to do the same.
Alt. Hawkeye home jersey concept submitted…October 29, 2015
Alt. Hawkeye home jersey concept submitted…@CRGazetteSports @marcmorehouse https://t.co/NlLlW9ikDJ pic.twitter.com/uA5uBlkK5f
— DouHawk, Matt (@MDouHawk)
And lastly, a modernized version of the winged shoulders Iowa fans loved so much.
@CRGazetteSports Bring back the banana peels! pic.twitter.com/APoyCszUNg
— Sydni Tuetken (@SydniT23)
Which Iowa uniform concept is your favorite?
-Via Samuel Kadrofske
-Via Scott Feddelke: 'Going with the blackout theme with a subtle nod to the classic uniforms keeping the smaller stripe on the shoulder and a smaller stripe down the pants. The helmet would be matte black with a glossy tiger hawk outline.'