grizchamp said:havgrizfan said:Actually, I think 80-plus people liked them because they sold the tops and every one of them sold. And I'm sure they weren't cheap either. In fact, I've seen several people wearing them at games the last couple years.
They actually didn't sell the game worn tops. They allowed people the opportunity to buy authentic new jerseys of the same style. This time they opened up to everyone and there was a week window or so in which to order. The Black or Halloween jerseys as some refer to them as are still in possession of the Athletic Department. That being said I don't think we will see them Saturday, but that's just my gut feeling.
In 2008 they had hoped to sell the game worn throwback and there was a fiasco with the NCAA/players and their families rightfully wanting the opportunity to purchase the Jersey so they just ended up allowing the few people who got online fast enough to buy one under the original plan the opportunity to pick their size and number (other than the retired numbers). I do believe they sold the game helmets from 2008 though.
I was able to land one of the 2008 throwbacks, but actually forgot to go on in time and buy the black jersey. Still wish I would have. Oh well.
Unfortunately, I wasn't one of 'em!
I was trying to get a helmet, and got on-line three minutes...THREE F'N MINUTES after the site opened, and was greeted with a " Everything is Sold Out" message!??!
Because of the obvious demand for these, I never understood why the University didn't have more of the copper & gold jerseys/helmets made!??! WTF is up with that?
FWIW, I'm still lookin' for a copper & gold Griz helmet. Not a mini, or a replica, but an authentic, regulation sized one!