As stated in previous threads, it was said in the Spring that the gold jerseys and pants from last season would still be in rotation. They are Fleck-era after all. No word on the helmets.
I agree with many here, the old uniforms were great, while the new ones are more of a costume with the constant combo changes and lack of identity. I'm all for alternates, but show some consistency. How many people tuned in to the first game, unaware of the jersey fiasco by NMSU, and thought they were in white and our new look was maroon and black?
The all white road look is generic. Maroon helmet with colored pants. I consider gold to be a light, not a dark, so I'd rather see them used on the road (I understand that may not be allowed). All gold vs white doesn't look good in games any more than gold lettering on white jerseys does. Needs more contrast. Maroon jersey at home, don't care which helmet - though maroon>maroon>gold seems to be our main identity. Identity is important, same reason why we quit using sport-themed Goldy logos and focus on the block M now. You want to change jersey colors around? Only mix it up for the home opener, Homecoming, and maybe the Big Ten Championship.
Also, pick the damn colors already! Are we maroon or cranberry? Old gold or yellow gold? Anthracite is a gimmick, same as black previously. Don't want to see it.
Get the oars off the helmets.