As you can see by the comment section in our post on Nike’s Pro-Combat line, there is A LOT of interest in the launch. And to give each take a fair shake we’ll try to feature the uniforms as Nike releases Hi-Res previews on the program’s 10 teams. Here we have Bobby Bowden (or is it Jimbo Fisher)’s Florida State Seminoles.
Nike designers immersed themselves in Florida State Seminoles history and lore to bring inspirational cues to the look and direction of the Nike Pro Combat uniforms.
The feather pattern on the pant and jersey symbolizes the proud and unconquered heritage of the Seminole Tribe of Florida, whose ancestors were never defeated over the course of three wars in the 19th century, surviving by moving deep into the harsh swamps of the Florida Everglades.
The solid black helmet pays tribute to Osceola, the legendary Native American warrior whose leadership of the Seminoles during the Second Seminole War has made him an enduring symbol of the unconquered spirit that Florida State athletes seek to embody.
Osceola’s name was an English translation of the Creek Indian name Asi-Yahola, meaning “Black Drink Singer.” The name referred to a ritual among many Southeastern tribes of drinking a pungent black tea prepared from the roasted leaves and stems of the Yaupon holly before battles or other important events.
After a closer look give us your thoughts in the comments section… do you still FEAR THE SPEAR?
12 responses so far ↓
The Juice // November 14, 2009 at 11:17 am |
Best looking ones so far in my honest opinion.
swimcoach10 // November 19, 2009 at 5:13 pm |
I like all but the helmets – black is too common and we should keep our gold helmets.
Meathead // November 14, 2009 at 6:23 pm |
These unis are amazing from head to toe
Ricky Z // November 15, 2009 at 9:37 am |
Got a shoutout on Gatorsports.com (Gainesville Sun) this morning…
http://www.gatorsports.com/article/20091111/ARTICLES/911119883
Fla Tide // November 15, 2009 at 1:26 pm |
Im going to approve these Arena2 style unis.
fghvgcc // November 16, 2009 at 1:02 pm |
fsu, makes me hard
fghvgcc // November 16, 2009 at 1:02 pm |
seriouslyyyyyyyyy, these are sick, i wish my school had mthe same colors so i could where those cleats for our games
marcell Young // November 17, 2009 at 4:05 pm |
These Jerseys Are Horrid!!! We are the Florida State Seminoles NOT the Atlanta Falcons
marcell Young // November 17, 2009 at 4:08 pm |
They Look Even Worse off the mannequin and on a real person. Its Not Even Garnet There’s No Gold and the Colors Dont Match!!!
marcell Young // November 17, 2009 at 4:09 pm |
I admit the Gloves do GO HARD but thats about it
TallyFreshman // November 17, 2009 at 5:26 pm |
Marcell, that’s as garnet as it gets…. the live model pic just darkens it up cuz of the background… I do admit it could use some more gold… but I think they’re bad ass.
Robbie // November 17, 2009 at 9:32 pm |
I think they are bad to the bone,they should wear them at least one every season