Alternate helmets? Georgia recruit teases potential new uniform design
Alternate uniforms at Georgia is one of the main topics that splinter the fan base. But a recruit has unveiled new helmets that may see their way to Sanford Stadium this season.
Antione Jackson, a 2024 commit, showed off the new helmets during a recruiting trip to Athens, and now they’re making their way around social media. The white helmets showcase an all-white uniform combination with the trademark “G” across the side. The new helmet includes a red stripe and a black stripe over the top from the base of the lid to the facemask.
Although the fan base is somewhat divided away from the traditional red helmets and silver britches, the alternate uniforms have been popular with recruits and younger fans in recent years.
Georgia 2 years ago in the Peach Bowl against Cincinnati wore alternate uniforms, and black uniforms have surfaced at times. About a month ago, Georgia announced that the uniforms this season would feature block numbers.
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Georgia 2 years ago wore black jerseys against Mississippi State, but only previously did it against Louisiana-Lafayette in 2016, coach Kirby Smart’s first season.
Before that, Georgia debuted black jerseys in surprise fashion against Auburn in 2007, which was a 45-20 win at Sanford Stadium. The Bulldogs wore the black jerseys again for Hawaii in the Jan. 1, 2008 Sugar Bowl, a 41-10 victory. The black jerseys fell somewhat out of favor after Georgia wore the black jerseys and lost to Alabama in 2008, 41-30.
I like red.
I prefer the red. But as a change its kinda cool. But again I prefer the traditional red!!!
Negan
Young folks like change.
I’m pro-tradition, but objectively, that combo doesn’t look that bad.
The alternate uniforms that are still recognizably the school, and are utilizing the school colors, are OK by me if they’re done well. Some alternates are ridiculous. UGA’s silver abomination against Boise a decade ago, being one of the worst.
This combo may take some getting used to with the white helmet, but nice overall.
personally, i think the the white pants would be harder to get used to. i could be okay with an alternative helmet or jersey, but the silver britches are sacred.
I think the red helmet-silver pants-black jersey is one of the best-looking alternate uniform’s in CFB.
I do like the all-white as well. I hope we get to see them this year.
Kirby uses this stuff just for recruiting photo ops. I have serious doubts these will show up in a game. That’s just not his thing.
Excellent. I love this and hope to see it on the field soon. Some more uni adaptions would be great.
The traditional red on silvers should be the standard, but it would be nice to go out in alternates once or twice during the regular season, especially for non conference games.
I don’t care for the helmet. It look a little too Miami’ish.
My thought exactly. I instantly saw Miami. Or possibly Auburn. That is not an insult towards either team. It is just not the Georgia brand. Then again, I also like the silver britches, but don’t hate this alternate.
Call me old school but UGAs unis are among the best and the helmet is iconic. Leave it alone especially the helmet. Remember the hideous black helmet vs Fla one year? I hate that sh it.
Now kids, get off my lawn! :)
I like the helmet a lot, don’t really care for the britches, though with the white it’s good.
I like traditional, the og unis are cool. But going out in alternates every now and then are always nice when done well.
Like I like the Friday Red Alternates the Braves wear, but wouldn’t like them for their every day uniform.
Hmmmmmm. These days if you dare to disagree you are old school and stuck in the past. Kirby is using it for recruiting. I’ll be shocked if that helmet ever hits the field. In today’s world where everyone is scurrying around to try to placate every special interest group at the same time, the progressive move is probably to have the courage to stand by your heritage and tradition.
I don’t get a vote, but if I did, this would be a “hard pass” for me.
You can walk on my lawn anytime
HEY!
I ain’t going down without a fight!!
Seriously though, do something about those helmet stripes. Yuk.
The throne they’re using for these new photo shoots is pretty awesome, with the university arch as a backrest. An arch for Arch?
The white helmet and pants makes a nice looking uni.
Are you nuts!
It is nice but there are somethinga that are a Tradition, and you do not want to mess with that; especially here in Our Beloved Conference ; AKA “The King of College Football”
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SEC! SEC! SEC! SEC!
IT JUST MEANS MORE!!!!