Lyke states navy blue and Vegas gold are history

[PittMan 72]

I don't know how far back you go But Pitt's been switching from a lighter blue and some shade of yellow, to navy and old gold, over the years. This program cover is from Dave Hart's first year. In the Michelosen years previous to that they also wore similar colors but with blue helmets and different stripes and number fonts.

Then under DePasqua it was navy and old gold from 1969-1972.

Many of the changes (alternate uniforms, retrospect, etc.), both college and pro, are done to get people to buy new gear so the teams can make more money. I'm not a fashionista so it doesn't influence my interest in Pitt athletics one way or the other. I just want them to start doing better on the field and the court regardless of the uniforms or colors. But I have no problem with fans who do really enjoy the uniform and branding stuff.

I don't know how far back you go But Pitt's been switching from a lighter blue and some shade of yellow, to navy and old gold, over the years. This program cover is from Dave Hart's first year. In the Michelosen years previous to that they also wore similar colors but with blue helmets and different stripes and number fonts.

Then under DePasqua it was navy and old gold from 1969-1972.

Many of the changes (alternate uniforms, retrospect, etc.), both college and pro, are done to get people to buy new gear so the teams can make more money. I'm not a fashionista so it doesn't influence my interest in Pitt athletics one way or the other. I just want them to start doing better on the field and the court regardless of the uniforms or colors. But I have no problem with fans who do really enjoy the uniform and branding stuff.

Here's a 1958 photo with the blue helmets.

 

[pittdan77]

Here's a 1958 photo with the blue helmets.

That's a cool, old pic.

 

[McKee Place]

I think anyone who reads this board knows that you think the program sucks. It's a common theme in every post (nearly) you make.

You sound like one of the writers for the PG. Even when you say something positive there has to be the jab about lack of commitment from the Admin.; or lack of wins; or lack of ________ (fill in the blank).

The term, "One trick pony" comes to mind when I see one of your posts. We get it, you think Pitt isn't very good, and never will be again. Really, we do.

Oh please. Put down the violin.

 

[RaleighPittFan]

Oh please. Put down the violin.

There's no violin to put down. I don't take it personally.

I'm just noting a common theme in your posts.

Carry on.

 

[happjack]

Here's a pic of the early 60's uniforms, pretty similar colors to what was revealed yesterday.

Here's another pic of the mid-1950's uniforms, looks like an old gold helmet but a mustard-ish gold numbers and pants.

 

[paulbl99]

Here's a pic of the early 60's uniforms, pretty similar colors to what was revealed yesterday.

Here's another pic of the mid-1950's uniforms, looks like an old gold helmet but a mustard-ish gold numbers and pants.

Can’t figure out the opponent, Missouri???....is that Ciccone, didn’t he lead Pitt in rushing w 300 yds once. In the year.

Hey
People there too!!!!

 

[ThePanthers]

I think anyone who reads this board knows that you think the program sucks. It's a common theme in every post (nearly) you make.

You sound like one of the writers for the PG. Even when you say something positive there has to be the jab about lack of commitment from the Admin.; or lack of wins; or lack of ________ (fill in the blank).

The term, "One trick pony" comes to mind when I see one of your posts. We get it, you think Pitt isn't very good, and never will be again. Really, we do.

Had to unignore who you were talking about. Not surprised.

 

[happjack]

Can’t figure out the opponent, Missouri???....is that Ciccone, didn’t he lead Pitt in rushing w 300 yds once. In the year.

Hey
People there too!!!!

The second pic is from the Cal game that kicked off the season.

 

[paulbl99]

The second pic is from the Cal game that kicked off the season.

The blue looked black!!!!

Lol no not starting a Cal uni discussion

 

[McKee Place]

There's no violin to put down. I don't take it personally.

I'm just noting a common theme in your posts.

Carry on.

My theme is rock solid opinions based on irrefutable facts. I think I'll stick with it.

 

[Pitt79]

Here's a 1958 photo with the blue helmets.

Those colors don't look like navy and old gold, they look like bright blue and banana. I bet back then nobody complained.

 

[PittMan 72]

Those colors don't look like navy and old gold, they look like bright blue and banana. I bet back then nobody complained.

Yeah. That's because they weren't navy and old gold. But back then there was no internet or social media. So there was no forum to complain about anything publicly to reach a sympathetic/like-thinking audience. Pitt has switched back and forth over the years and 1973 wasn't the first time Pitt used colors that didn't necessarily match the "official" school colors.

Back then people got what they got. They could either accept it or pretty much suffer in silence.