2011
Iowa State Cyclones
Big XII
Helmet: B+
Home Jersey: A
Away Jersey: A
Pants: A
Final Verdict:
As Is
A lot of people have expressed their hatred of this uniform. Frankly, I don't understand why. When I first saw these uniforms, I really liked them. True they looked a bit too much like USC (which may be the reason for some hate, in part), but I thought it was a good look. The logo is simplistic, but in a good way. Not overly complicated. I do question putting a red "I" on a red helmet, but the outline in yellow and "State" in yellow helps it pop. The gray facemask is bothersome to be sure, but no major objection. The word here is "Simple" and everything about the uniform is simple. However, that is a good kind of simple. The uniform is not busy, it utilizes both team colors without resorting to adding other colors like black or white. The numbers are easy to read and I like the font on both the numbers and the chest text. The stripes on the pants are good, no problems there. Overall this uniform is simple and I find unoffensive. I guess most people don't like it being so simple and that perhaps offend them. I like that a school can have a simple look and not look dull. I really hope that Iowa State keeps these uniforms for years to come. And here's hoping that one day they may join the B1G with the Hawkeyes.
