If the players like it, and it helps recruit high school kids, I’m for it. I’ll even wear a black uniform if it will help. I hear black has a slimming effect, anyway.
Oliver Barry CRS, GRI Real Estate Broker Crye-Leike, Realtors 5111 Maryland Way Brentwood, TN 37027 Mobile: 615-972-4239 Office: 615-373-2044 [email protected] > On Aug 16, 2023, at 12:28 PM, Helen Huntley <[email protected]> wrote: > > I remember them wearing black uniforms before, but definitely not black > helmets. Not sure how I feel about that. > Helen > > On Wed, Aug 16, 2023 at 10:55 AM Shane Ford <[email protected] > <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: >> <image0.jpeg> >> >> Florida football <> will buck tradition with a different look, donning black >> tops, black helmets and black pants for the first time in school history for >> its Nov. 4 game against Arkansas at The Swamp in its Salute to Service game. >> >> The black jerseys will commemorate all branches of the military and first >> responders by having nameplates on the back of the Florida Gators <> jersey >> that characterize the core values of their professions. The five words, >> chosen by a panel of military members and first responders, include >> commitment, courage, excellence, honor and integrity. >> >> <image2.jpeg> >> >> “I know Gator Nation is excited about the team wearing black uniforms, but I >> don’t want us to lose sight of the intent relative to creating awareness and >> showing gratitude and appreciation for all branches of our military and >> first responders,” Florida coach Billy Napier said. “We’re doing something >> that’s going to be a lot of fun, but ultimately, we’re hopeful that we can >> recognize and show appreciation for a lot of selfless people that have >> chosen a profession of service and put their lives at risk each day.” >> >> <image1.jpeg> >> >> In-state rivals Florida State and Miami have donned black jerseys for >> football, and Florida has worn black jerseys for men's basketball in the >> past. UF wore orange jerseys in the 1980s and in select games for the past >> 13 years but has traditionally donned blue tops and resisted wearing black >> until this season. The different look could serve as being attractive to >> high school recruits who like wearing different uniform colors and >> combinations during the course of the season. >> >> On the mend:LB Shemar James making progress and other takeaways from Florida >> football practice <> >> Marshall back:CB Jason Marshall Jr. back and other takeaways from Florida >> football practice <> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> Sent from Shane’s iPhone >> Go Gators! >> >> -- >> -- >> GATORS: ONE VOICE ON SATURDAY - NO VOICE ON SUNDAY! >> 1996 National Football Champions | 2006 National Basketball Champions 2006 >> National Football Champions | 2007 National Basketball Champions 2008 >> National Football Champions | >> Three Heisman Trophy winners: Steve Spurrier (1966), Danny Wuerffel (1996), >> Tim Tebow (2007) >> --- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "GatorNews" group. >> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >> email to [email protected] >> <mailto:[email protected]>. >> To view this discussion on the web visit >> https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/gatornews/178EC66F-FB27-4BC1-86DC-9CF69258A348%40gmail.com >> >> <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/gatornews/178EC66F-FB27-4BC1-86DC-9CF69258A348%40gmail.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer>. > > > -- > -- > GATORS: ONE VOICE ON SATURDAY - NO VOICE ON SUNDAY! > 1996 National Football Champions | 2006 National Basketball Champions 2006 > National Football Champions | 2007 National Basketball Champions 2008 > National Football Champions | Three Heisman Trophy winners: Steve Spurrier > (1966), Danny Wuerffel (1996), Tim Tebow (2007) > --- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "GatorTalk" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to [email protected] > <mailto:[email protected]>. > To view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/gatortalk/CAPY6WJOVvJq5pEDHDbTxEvuxPs-J1yQYhDKY53Q5mtQp5ihFrg%40mail.gmail.com > > <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/gatortalk/CAPY6WJOVvJq5pEDHDbTxEvuxPs-J1yQYhDKY53Q5mtQp5ihFrg%40mail.gmail.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer>. -- -- GATORS: ONE VOICE ON SATURDAY - NO VOICE ON SUNDAY! 1996 National Football Champions | 2006 National Basketball Champions 2006 National Football Champions | 2007 National Basketball Champions 2008 National Football Champions | Three Heisman Trophy winners: Steve Spurrier (1966), Danny Wuerffel (1996), Tim Tebow (2007) --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "GatorTalk" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/gatortalk/49BBB499-F68A-448B-9FB2-58DB51B95321%40realtracs.com.
