MUNSON'S GAZETTA: THEY WORE BLUUUE HELMETS (WOE WOE)

After yesterday's unveiling of the limited edition uniforms most of the  readership was ablaze with one question:What will Munson think? Those more  discerning asked,   pointedly, What will Munson SAY, emphasizing the significant distinction between the 2 actions, most especially in my case. I must confess to being overwhelmed; so much info, so many sources cited, so many queries coming at me on virtually every blog-I could barely scratch a few meager, disjointed and decidedly un-Munson-like replies. Indeed, I hurried home from the office and huddled with my wife around our (new) firepit (more later), desperately clutching a merlot a la' OBNUG, trying to make sense of it all. The responsibility was grim, brought on, tragically, by my own hubris (as always), my own keening bright light awareness of the significance of the uniform, I who, Prometheus-like, had brought the burning flame of understanding to the readership, who, like a voice in the dark had explicated the perpetual wonderment of the symbols de' combat, now to be revealed, pathetically wordless, surfeited beyond measure, knocked insensate by the rush of imagery blogged from NY and elsewhere, unable to respond coherently. My shame ranneth over, as did my merlot. 

But dawn came. A new day. The Statesman arrived ( I said later). Reflection granted by a night's sleep found me renewed, ready, typing here. Prepared to offer my thoughts, and let's start with the BIGGIE: THE HELMET LOGO.

For those unfamiliar, a brief recital. I have posited that the single most important element of any football program is the helmet logo. I have criticized ours because of what I perceive to be its insecurity; "Boise State" set off like a Mountain Dew can (go look at one-the NY firm that sold it to us must've done Coca'Cola's work). Plus, I didn't feel the horse head was all that distinct. So what did I think of this? Well, you got rid of the name, but it still doesn't define the horse very well. Looks like the Wednesday night bowling ball for a "bad" Polish ironworker. One side only? I like the Aussie look on a one-off helmet. IMPRESSION: THUMB SIDEWAYS.

Grey versus blue: for those who think the distinction unimportant, have you ever talked to anyone who fought in The Civil War? Oops-forgot you're all a lot younger. Well trust me-it was a bitch. Don't know that I get this "muddy" look that seems to have crept in to dominate. Football in my day was gbight colors, clearly defined lines. But my day was a while ago. IMPRESSION: THUMB SIDEWAYS. 

Orange no? My wife reminded me that Pete no like; goes back to his U of Oregon roots. Readership will recall in '07 we had new unis with very discreet orange lines, hardly there. Pete was asked about anit-orange-bias; refused comment. In law we "refuse to confirm or deny"; usually considered tacit admission. "Did you rape my sister?" "I refuse to confirm or deny." I know he wasn't reported to have input; inquiring minds wonder. IMPRESSION: THUMB IN POCKET.

Overall, I feel about this uni like I would a 20 year old trapeze artist with a ring in every orifice:ok for one night stand (as if), not taking home to Mom ("Mom, where'd you get the trapeze?").

FOOTNOTE: I serendipitously found a use for the Statesman. As you know, I dont have a bird so birdcage liner is out. But I found if you roll pieces of it up and place it  with kindling and light it, you can start a fire. Seriously. You could read it first but that wastes  time and you wont learn anything. BTW, those of you who were concerned that I ACTUALLY wipe my (bw) with the Statesmant rest assured; I only said that to make a point. I would never actualy do that. It causes a rash and the ink leaves a stain in your underwear.