At times like this, I realize that sight is overrated.

For last night’s game versus the scandal-ridden Miami Hurricanes, the University of Maryland Terrapins had a whole lot of new wrinkles.  They have a new head coach, Randy Edsall.  They have a new offensive system, an up-tempo no-huddle look.  More importantly, they had brand-new uniforms provided to them by Under Armour for their nationally-televised game on ESPN.   The combination worked, as Maryland beat Miami 32-24 in College Park, Maryland.  Unfortunately for Maryland, the combination used for their new uniforms was universally hated by both athletes and TV pundits.

I’m no stranger to horrible college football uniforms–after all, I’ve written about the Oregon Ducks and their Nike monstrosities before.  That said, these Maryland uniforms might be the worst thing I’ve ever seen.  There’s no one to blame but Maryland itself.  According to Under Armour, the uniforms are “inspired by characteristics specific to the Maryland state flag and the University of Maryland… the jersey numbers, cleats, and gloves all feature a custom Maryland flag print.”

Yeesh.  I’ve never been so glad not to see a football game in my life!

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