New 2009 Boise State football jerseys unveiled, now featuring shoulder flair
Orange got a raw deal.
The new Boise State Broncos football jerseys are out, and they are very white, very blue, and a little ... gray?
The jerseys now include a specialized "Bronco" number font that is gray in color and outlined in orange.
...A closer look at the left side of the pant reveals a new twist to the uniform, with "Boise State" printed top to bottom along the stripe in a light gray.
...The use of gray in the Bronco uniform does not end there, as Boise State will dawn gray facemasks for the first time in 2009, complimenting the gray numbers and wording on the pants.
The gray touches were the biggest surprise in the new uniform design - a design that apparently got a "resounding thumbs up" from the team. The full photo gallery is available at BroncoSports.com. Look after the jump for some OBNUG opinion and more pics.
Having watched several seasons of Bravo's Project Runway, I can say with a fair amount of certainty that I have no idea what I'm talking about when it comes to fashion. Seriously, none. Every time Michael Kors opens his mouth, I have already said the exact opposite of whatever he's going to say. Therefore, cut me some slack. These are the thoughts of a kid who tucked his button-up shirts into his blue jeans all through high school.
Win: Nike's new material.
According to BroncoSports.com, the new threads are made with cordura, which optimizes fit and durability. Kyle Wilson, the sole runway model for the new uniforms, says the new look is "very tight." In Michael Atkinson's case, hopefully "tight" means "hip" and not "form-fitting." That dude is large.

Seriously though, having Nike as the sole provider of uniforms is really quite an advantage, regardless of the unis' aesthetic appeal. When you take a material that wicks away moisture and doesn't tear easily, you put your team at quite an advantage over the soggy, paper-towel-like visages of the competition.
Kudos, Nike, on putting science to good use coming up with impenetrable, airy football jerseys. The swine flu definitely could have waited.
Fail: Shoulder flair.
Actual conversation between Nike employees.
Employee #1: Here are the new Boise State jerseys. What do you think?
Employee #2: Sweet! They're completely blue for home and white for away. I love monochrome! But I don't know about those shoulder pads. They seem to be missing something.
Employee #1: You mean, like, gray?
Employee #2: No, I don't think that's it. I know! Random pieces of fabric that look like inside-out clavicles!
Employee #1: Brilliant!
Employee #2: Brilliant!
Phil Knight: Back to work on those translucent Oregon uniforms!
I'm not entirely sure how else to explain the afterthought of orange and blue clinging for dear life to the front of Kyle Wilson's shoulder pads. Are they cooling vents? Pockets? Handles? Whatever they are, they don't really seem to fit or make sense from a practical standpoint, but I assume practicality went out the window when I started a 500-word review of a uniform release.
While I'm at it, the accents on the pants are necessary, albeit kind of random. If Nike wanted to accentuate leg muscles, why didn't they just go with jorts? Maybe this is why I'm not in charge of designing football uniforms.
Win/Fail: Player names?
Thanks to Kyle Wilson's luscious locks, the player name panel remained a mystery. Will they or won't they put the player's names on the backs of the jerseys? So long as they don't do the Utah State "Aggies"-in-lieu-of-names charade, I'll be happy.

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Not bad
I was a little surprised at first, I miss the orange stripe down each side, but I think they look nice. The blue seems a little closer to the color of the turf. I really hope to see some orange pants again. We’ll see.
The Intern
by OBNUG Intern on Jun 1, 2009 9:39 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
I’m not so sure about the “butt stripes” but all in all these aren’t horrible.
I am still partial to the orange pants/white top “Fiesta Bowl” look, but that’s just me (and the intern apparently). I’ve heard that Coach Pete doesn’t like orange to be a primary color. Oh well.
Let’s make with the season already!
by JasonHaberman on Jun 1, 2009 9:42 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
The bigger question is, will these uniform changes make it into NCAA Football 10 coming out in July??
by JasonHaberman on Jun 1, 2009 9:44 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I’m a tad apprehensive as well about the butt stripes and “Boise State” diagonally up the thigh. They do look very modern, however, and I dig the new material and typeface on the numbers.
by Drew Roberts on Jun 1, 2009 9:48 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm not gonna lie
I’m kinda pissed. Why do our uniforms look more and more like arena football football ones every year? Its ridiculous, this is college football and Boise St. football, can’t we have at least a little tradition and keep our jerseys the same? The Fiesta Bowl season, thick-striped jerseys were by far the best. They actually looked like college jerseys. Enough with the pin stripes, butt stripes and fancy number fonts, lets show some tradition in our uniforms like SC, Bama’ or Florida, and let schools like Oregon make flashy outfits.
- Go Broncos.
by BoiseState on Jun 1, 2009 9:53 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Perhaps this is the tradition that they are trying to establish. One thing is for certain, its all about marketing, if you want to stay current as a fan you gotta go out an get a new jersey now. Brilliant!
The Intern
by OBNUG Intern on Jun 1, 2009 9:58 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Also
Everyone should email the BSU coaching staff, Athletic Dept. and President Kustra about the arena football outfits and murder of tradition. I know I have.
bobkustra@boisestate.edu
Assist. Coach brentpease@boisestate.edu
and broncosports.com
Write them! Tell them your feelings!
- Go Broncos.
by BoiseState on Jun 1, 2009 10:01 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Some good, more bad
I love the that number typeface matches the team wordmark and the front of the jersey looks fairly clean but I am more of a fan of the traditional jersey. That being said, I can not stand the back of the jersey with the “butt stripe.”
I am still holding out for an Orange home jersey, but that time may never come.
The good news is the old jerseys will soon be on closeout, and my kids can expect some new threads.
"...he could have run for 500 yards if only the end zone hadn't kept getting in the way"
by MKingery on Jun 1, 2009 10:04 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Sorry OBintern
but you can’t establish tradition by making things different every year.
- Go Broncos.
by BoiseState on Jun 1, 2009 10:05 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Tell that to the Ducks
Oregon has made out quite nicely by establishing the tradition of a constantly chaging uniform. Despite my feelings that they uniforms are among the ugliest, but one of the first things you think of when you here Oregon Football, is about their jersey. For BSU, that national thought leads to the blue turf.
The reality is that there is no room on the national platform for another team to establish a traditional look. Even if the local fans cry out for stability, it is about marketing on a national level. It apparently received overwhelming thumbs up from the players and will be a popular sales item.
If you are looking for tradition, your e-mail to Kustra and company should suggest a game with throwback jerseys. That is something they could market and look to make some extra cash.
"...he could have run for 500 yards if only the end zone hadn't kept getting in the way"
by MKingery on Jun 1, 2009 10:14 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
A tradition of "change"?
It seemed to work for Obama, didn’t it?
The Intern
by OBNUG Intern on Jun 1, 2009 3:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Unless the tradition is to let a few players with the new class design new uniforms. Each era since the turn of the century has its own look. Harrington, Clemens, Dixon/Masoli – We’ll have new uniforms in 2010 for the Thomas era. 2014 there will be a new ones.
Before each game day, the captains pick the combination. There is actual tradition with Oregon’s uniforms. Like hanging ornaments on a tree every year. The tree looks different year-to-year, but the tradition still goes on.
Love them, or hate them, It’s extensive and successful marketing. It reaches recruits (Yes, we’ve had recruits come to Oregon because of the uniforms), fans (More people are aware of U of O across the country now than they were in the 90s), merchandise (New jerseys to buy). That’s more money for the program.
I like these ones in some ways. It’s not as complex looking, but some of it is almost too distracting.
"It’s spelled S-H-U-F-E-L-T-M-E-U-P"
by JShufelt on Jun 2, 2009 11:09 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
They could only be worse if the Bronco logo was on the butt stripe.
Penn State’s basic blah look is more to my tastes. But, nothing has improved over the unis the Broncos wore for the Fiesta Bowl.
by TitoRay on Jun 1, 2009 10:08 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
One thing we all have to be thankful for
There is no logo in the butthole (is it okay for me to use that word Kevin?) region of the pants.
The Intern
by OBNUG Intern on Jun 1, 2009 10:11 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Conspiracy theory debunked
This ends my loosely held belief that the Intern may be the alter-ego of Kevan. Unless Kevan is smart enough to distract those theories by spelling his own name wrong.
"...he could have run for 500 yards if only the end zone hadn't kept getting in the way"
by MKingery on Jun 1, 2009 10:15 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
I can assure you that I am not Kevan (stupid spell checker). Drew can attest to that.
The Intern
by OBNUG Intern on Jun 1, 2009 10:18 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
There is no logo in the [redacted]
Excellent point, intern. Any bad uniform discussion begins and ends with the Idaho Vandals.
"Did you eat your Wheaties this morning, Phillip? Thank God you ate your Wheaties. Alright, Simms, way to hustle." - Tim
by Kevan Lee on Jun 1, 2009 11:36 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
TitoRay
Thats what I’m talking about! Penn States outfits, Bamas, Ohio States, they’re all traditional. As in, they’re freakin sweet and they haven’t change over the years to become “modernized” It might be “blah” but its better then “eww”
- Go Broncos.
by BoiseState on Jun 1, 2009 10:13 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm undecided
I can’t decide if these new uni’s are sweet or if they kinda suck. I want to say they’re modernly cool, but something in my heart (the lack of orange-ness) holds me back. But you know, the last two years’ uniforms grew on me after a year, so hopefully these will too. I just hope we play at least one game in the orange pants.
I’m also trying to imagine how they are going to look on my non-Kyle Wilson physique…
by BroncoFever on Jun 1, 2009 10:16 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
“The reality is that there is no room on the national platform for another team to establish a traditional look.”
Where did you get this theory from? Of course we can establish a traditional look, just keep our jerseys the same. I can understand the change to help the marketing, but keep the jerseys at least similar year to year. You can’t be going from thick stripes to pin stripes to Boise St. large font on the chest to small font, to just “broncos” or being adding gray, extra shoulder stripes or butt stripes, or changing the number font, see what I’m getting at?
Plus, what the hell, people are going to buy Boise St. jerseys because they like Boise St., not because they look modern or whatever. And believe me, anyone with taste knows these modern jerseys are weak.
I’m just tired of the pansy pin stripe up the legs and shoulders. Its gay and those uniforms lose us bowls (my theory). Lets go back to the nice, thick striped outfits that gave us an epic bowl win. ‘Baaaaaaaaaaaaaaamm’ – Trailer Park Boys
- Go Broncos.
by BoiseState on Jun 1, 2009 10:41 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
That's It!
Blah uniforms = bowl wins.
Eww uniforms = bowl losses.
Hmmm, … I think we have made a significant discovery here, Boise State. I’m thinking maybe we should play our next bowl game in our practice jerseys.
by TitoRay on Jun 1, 2009 11:09 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
This is probably why BroncoSports.com does not allow comments
What a wide range of opinion. Hear, hear, democracy.
I’m actually glad to hear that not everyone is in love with the new uniforms. My first thought was, “Ew.” But then I warmed up to them when I heard that the players were all for them, because I’m willing to believe anything the players say no matter the topic or consequence.
My biggest problem: I despise monochrome uniforms. I abhor them. My second biggest problem: I love, love, love, love orange pants. I would be wearing orange pants right now if that weren’t against my workplace dress code. My third biggest problem: I am a traditionalist, like many of you in the comments are. I prefer simple over flashy.
And with the new Bronco uniforms, I went swing-and-a-miss on all three.
Oh well. I’m not the one wearing them.
And P.S., gray facemasks? Are we being punked?
"Did you eat your Wheaties this morning, Phillip? Thank God you ate your Wheaties. Alright, Simms, way to hustle." - Tim
by Kevan Lee on Jun 1, 2009 11:33 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
One more piece of evidence that disputes that idea that I am really Kevan....
I can wear orange pants to work (You said that was okay, right Kevan?). One of the benefits of being an Intern for a Boise State blog!
The Intern
by OBNUG Intern on Jun 1, 2009 11:58 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Ok, i guess
Wish they would put the names on the backs again. Not that i need them to know who is who, but for all those idiots out there who have to double-check their rosters to figure out which one is Kellen Moore, etc. On second-thought, leave em off, if you dont know your starters by their jersey number alone, then you should probably go home and read OBNUG’s Fanual.
by CaptainBronco on Jun 1, 2009 12:24 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Orange Uniform
You can pre-order an all orange jersey and the bronco shop online does this mean there is an alternate orange uniform?
by landfill364 on Jun 1, 2009 2:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Hmm, interesting. BroncoSports denied there being any orange jerseys whatsoever, so I’m not sure what to think. Clever marketing ploy by BroncoShop? It got my pre-order, so I guess it worked.
"Did you eat your Wheaties this morning, Phillip? Thank God you ate your Wheaties. Alright, Simms, way to hustle." - Tim
by Kevan Lee on Jun 2, 2009 6:17 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Doesn't anyone think it's strange...
Kyle Wilson is from New Jersey and he’s modeling the new jerseys?
It all seems a little too perfect.
by Drew Roberts on Jun 1, 2009 3:28 PM PDT reply actions 2 recs
I nominate that observation for a Nugie
by GoodHandsMan on Jun 1, 2009 3:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I graciously accept the nomination.
by Drew Roberts on Jun 1, 2009 4:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I second that nomination
What a killer insight. It’s Boise State fans like you that bring a tear to my eye and a smile to my face. I also wonder how much free time you have… obviously just enough to be a die-hard BSUer.
by BroncoFever on Jun 1, 2009 5:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
“Kyle Wilson is from New Jersey and he’s modeling the new jerseys?”
Classic! Ha.
by Magnanimous M@tt on Jun 2, 2009 9:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wedgie wear!
I wonder… If you wear Blue Shirts on white pants, other than looking like a pimp, will the butt stripe look like the players have been given a wedgie?
I too agree that the Fiesta look has been the best, and not because of the monumental win. My wife agrees with me and she’s the one that dresses me…
"You know where i'm from, a little suspicion about one's true identity and motives is considered good manners."
-- Nale
by Loque on Jun 1, 2009 6:58 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Deja Vu
Is it just me or I’m seeing some deja vu of University of Miami’s uniforms?
by Magnanimous M@tt on Jun 2, 2009 10:02 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Hideous!
Monotone, unflattering and overall horrible. They do look like arena football uniforms. And whoever decided that gray would be a fantastic color to put on the jersey should be fired! Silver would have been kinda cool, but this is crayola gray.
I don’t know how the whole uniform buying system works, but I sincerely hope that Nike gifted these upon BSU. If not, then BSU ought to reconsider how they’re spending their money in tough times…
by NAUgrad05 on Jun 2, 2009 10:41 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Horrible
These uni’s are awful. The butt stripe is particularly bad when matched with the orange Bronco insignia on the back of the blue jersey. It makes me shudder. Wow big miss on this one
by famous potato on Jun 3, 2009 1:25 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
i like the whites better than the blues
and they’ll take some getting used to, but overall, they’re really not that bad.
Thank you, Nick Adenhart. You will always be remembered. #34
by howiestheman on Jun 3, 2009 9:51 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
CHECK IT
You will have to copy and paste the whole link. It doesn’t like that comma at the end.
They linked to OBNUG.
The Intern
by OBNUG Intern on Jun 3, 2009 4:22 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Good work, intern. And here I was thinking that you spent all your free time photoshopping Colin Kaepernick’s face onto women’s bodies. Keep up the good work.
"Did you eat your Wheaties this morning, Phillip? Thank God you ate your Wheaties. Alright, Simms, way to hustle." - Tim
by Kevan Lee on Jun 4, 2009 11:59 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Only on my breaks, sir.
The Intern
by OBNUG Intern on Jun 4, 2009 12:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
And the Statesman picked up your link. Give that man a raise!
"Did you eat your Wheaties this morning, Phillip? Thank God you ate your Wheaties. Alright, Simms, way to hustle." - Tim
by Kevan Lee on Jun 5, 2009 7:40 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
…too bad most of the comments were left by sophomore high school students.
Adding to your side note, Kaep flying over the Vandal toilet bowl == Sometimes I love Woldpack fans.
"You know where i'm from, a little suspicion about one's true identity and motives is considered good manners."
-- Nale
by Loque on Jun 4, 2009 6:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The new stlye of football jersey looks very bright and not bad.
by overbest on Jun 9, 2009 1:54 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Blue and White?
I thought this was a BSU site. Can you point me in the direction of the blue and orange web site?
BroncoJoe
by BroncocnorB on Jun 24, 2009 4:05 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Love the font of the Numbers
love the gray numbe on the Blue jersey. Not so sure about the Stripe with Bronos written in across the back and the strips on the butt are a little different. Love the stripes on the sholders though. Coming from an Oregon fan I give these jerseys and 8.5 out of ten. Not bad overall. I am interested to see if the changed the logo on the helmet. No offense but I think it looks like a junior college logo or like a senior project that some student did for his graphics design class. I would like to see the retro logo return I think a revamped retro logo with these uniforms would be sick.
by RipCityRoyCity on Jun 29, 2009 2:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Thats a pretty good score
considering most everyone I know thinks they look kind of like arena football uniforms, or unis from that one starship troopers scene. They’re even reppin’ the blue and orange.
Also on the logo, I like the traditional one too. But i figure since we’re a newer school to Div. 1, we can roll with a more modern type logo if thats what you want to call it. Look at Oregon State, your neighbor school. Their logo is pretty much just like ours, except with a beaver and it says “beavers” instead of Boise State.
- Go Broncos.
by BoiseState on Jul 1, 2009 9:10 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Notice the cartoonish similarities?
BSU 
OSU ![]()
- Go Broncos.
by BoiseState on Jul 1, 2009 9:22 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
And the Sun Devils!
And probably many more. I like em’ all though. But mostly just ours.
Check this one one out, buncha’ wannabes. 
- Go Broncos.
by BoiseState on Jul 1, 2009 9:28 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs














