stafford_rules Posted March 25, 2006 Share Posted March 25, 2006 why are their helmets painted the way they are? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crosby_87 Posted March 25, 2006 Share Posted March 25, 2006 why are their helmets painted the way they are? They always have been. Their football team has the same helmets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forecheck Posted March 25, 2006 Share Posted March 25, 2006 I thought they said on the audio feed last night that a former Michigan coach used it as a coaching tactic. He could tell where the players were looking during drills/plays when they were on the ice by the direction the stripes on the helmet were pointing. Then he could correct them if need be. Somehow the stripes stuck and became a part of the uniform. I thought it was interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimdahl Posted March 25, 2006 Share Posted March 25, 2006 Michigan's winged helmets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stafford_rules Posted March 25, 2006 Author Share Posted March 25, 2006 i think it's looked pretty cool but ive never know why. thanks!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denbo1 Posted March 25, 2006 Share Posted March 25, 2006 Michigan helmet Gustavus Adolphus College uses the same design on there football helmets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray77 Posted March 25, 2006 Share Posted March 25, 2006 i think it's looked pretty cool but ive never know why. thanks!! Looks cool? They're terrible! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
govikes27 Posted March 25, 2006 Share Posted March 25, 2006 Even though most people associate the Wolverine helmets with football, I'm always surprised how much I like them out on the rink--especially matched with their classy uniforms! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigGreyAnt41 Posted March 25, 2006 Share Posted March 25, 2006 i think it's looked pretty cool but ive never know why. thanks!! I'm with you on this one. I've always liked the look. Never been a big Michigan fan (or even a little one), but I've always liked it. Another reason I was so disappointed when I saw the bracket and realized I was going to miss a Sioux/Wolverine matchup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sioux-cia Posted March 25, 2006 Share Posted March 25, 2006 I thought they said on the audio feed last night that a former Michigan coach used it as a coaching tactic. He could tell where the players were looking during drills/plays when they were on the ice by the direction the stripes on the helmet were pointing. Then he could correct them if need be. Somehow the stripes stuck and became a part of the uniform. I thought it was interesting. It may have been on the audio feed but I also posted this in a different thread; but it was a football coach. A Michigan grad told me that story. It's a bit different from the info on the Michigan Helmut link. I guess Ross was only partially correct. I have no thoughts pro or con on their helmut. But I admire that they are not adverse to falling out of the 'cookie cutter' helmut line up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwing77 Posted March 25, 2006 Share Posted March 25, 2006 No offense Gopher fans, but Michigan's M looks nicer than MInnesota's M. Same thing for jerseys, helmets, and school colors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiouxPride0303 Posted March 25, 2006 Share Posted March 25, 2006 The commentary from TH and Lotyz about the uni's was hilarious last night. But I agree, I do like that its not from the mold and has a story behind it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sioux-cia Posted March 25, 2006 Share Posted March 25, 2006 No offense Gopher fans, but Michigan's M looks nicer than MInnesota's M. Same thing for jerseys, helmets, and school colors. redwing77, it is so unlike you to forget to include all the pertinent information! You forgot, 'same thing for hockey players!' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dagies Posted March 25, 2006 Share Posted March 25, 2006 Michigan certainly has a unique look to them and I for one appreciate it. I also dig sweaters with big M's on them. I think that's a nifty logo on a jersey. I just prefer to see them hung up in a closet while the "Fighting Sioux" is still parading around on the ice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwing77 Posted March 25, 2006 Share Posted March 25, 2006 redwing77, it is so unlike you to forget to include all the pertinent information! You forgot, 'same thing for hockey players!' First thing is, no it's not unlike me. I tend to speak with my heart rather than with google.com on my side. Secondly, I don't look at hockey players in the same regard that you do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forecheck Posted March 25, 2006 Share Posted March 25, 2006 It may have been on the audio feed but I also posted this in a different thread; but it was a football coach. A Michigan grad told me that story. It's a bit different from the info on the Michigan Helmut link. I guess Ross was only partially correct. After reading the links people posted on here, I was wondering if I mixed that up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeypat15 Posted March 25, 2006 Share Posted March 25, 2006 I think the helmets are pretty cool too, but after a close look when they were going into the locker rooms, the players must have to take a class as freshmen. Electrical Tape Designs 101. The stripes on there helmets is just electrical tape, my friend and I agreed though this is definately not the case with the football helmets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stafford_rules Posted March 25, 2006 Author Share Posted March 25, 2006 No offense Gopher fans, but Michigan's M looks nicer than MInnesota's M. Same thing for jerseys, helmets, and school colors. Michigans jerseys and helmets look very sharp. Minnesota's are just plain. no offense to the gophers or anything Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stafford_rules Posted March 25, 2006 Author Share Posted March 25, 2006 I think the helmets are pretty cool too, but after a close look when they were going into the locker rooms, the players must have to take a class as freshmen. Electrical Tape Designs 101. The stripes on there helmets is just electrical tape, my friend and I agreed though this is definately not the case with the football helmets. there's no way youre serious. are you??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeypat15 Posted March 26, 2006 Share Posted March 26, 2006 yes i am, i stood right over their entrance and every single helmet was just plain purple with yellow electrical tape on it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stafford_rules Posted March 26, 2006 Author Share Posted March 26, 2006 wow! it looks pretty, uh, real? i had no idea. thats pretty crafty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerseychaser1 Posted March 26, 2006 Share Posted March 26, 2006 I actually have a question about Michigan also. At the Final Five there was a Michigan band there.. was that the same team that played the Sioux last night? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoggy Posted March 26, 2006 Share Posted March 26, 2006 I actually have a question about Michigan also. At the Final Five there was a Michigan band there.. was that the same team that played the Sioux last night? That was the Michigan Tech band. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeypat15 Posted March 26, 2006 Share Posted March 26, 2006 Michigan Helmet If you look closely some of the tape has come off. 27th picture in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigGreyAnt41 Posted March 26, 2006 Share Posted March 26, 2006 Michigan Helmet If you look closely some of the tape has come off. 27th picture in Looks more like a thin layer of paint chipped off. Electrical tape wouldn't come off like that. It would peel off in strips. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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