Thursday, August 28, 2008

The Best: college football helmet


Welcome to "The Best," a new series from the people who brought you "Would You Do," "Blogger Interviews" and "What Really Grinds My Gears."

It's just what it sounds like: what's the best ______? "Best" is such a subjective word and that's really the point -- let's get you guys talking! If this works, there will be intelligent, thoughtful debate on the day's topic. And if it doesn't work, well, back to the drawing board.

College football starts today! HOLY SHIT! OMG!!!! AGGGHHH!!!! If eight and a half months without college football hasn't got you drooling over the upcoming season, perhaps some good uniform talk will.

But rather than talk about a full uni, let's stay specific to one part: the helmet. It's the most recognizable feature of any football uniform and can make or break a team's look.

So, the best college football helmet?

Some things to consider:

-colors
-logo
-tradition/history of helmet

Here's how we'd go:

5. Alabama
4. Michigan
3. Georgia
2. Texas
1. Penn St.

Debate away.

16 comments:

  1. 1. Michigan!!!
    2. Southern Cal
    3. Texas
    4. Nebraska
    5. Georgia Southern

    ReplyDelete
  2. Anonymous5:19 AM

    Penn State?

    Could we be more boring?

    Why don't you just pick Notre Dame, Navy, Army, VMI and every other school that can't seem to afford mascot stickers for their helmets?

    The best has gotta be Michigan. Copied by high school programs across the country and the Delaware Blue Hens

    ReplyDelete
  3. Anonymous7:32 AM

    let's not forget though that Michigan stole that design from Princeton. Look it up.

    ReplyDelete
  4. Anonymous7:35 AM

    i gotta give love to Ohio State because I think they look sweet when they're covered in merit stickers

    ReplyDelete
  5. Anonymous7:37 AM

    also, even though I hate them, I think FSU has a pretty good helmet

    ReplyDelete
  6. Anonymous9:28 AM

    Gotta be Notre Dame with the actual gold in the paint for the helmet.

    ReplyDelete
  7. 1. Michigan
    2. Grambling
    3. LSU
    4. Texas A&M
    5. VaTech

    AND I'm a Pac10 boosterino

    ReplyDelete
  8. Yea, I think Michigan's gotta be the best helmet in college ball. Notre Dame's right there and I agree that Ohio State's helmet covered in stickers looks great.

    ReplyDelete
  9. Anonymous1:52 PM

    I'd agree with Penn State if they would go back to the standard grey guards, like USC has now. However, the Buckeyes have the coolest.

    ReplyDelete
  10. Anonymous9:16 PM

    Our helmets are white because they represent the white flag of surrender. That's why we start off the season with games against teams like Coastal Carolina, Akron, or Florida International because we can't handle real games with real opponents.

    ReplyDelete
  11. Anonymous5:31 AM

    the UVa helmet always stood out to me

    ReplyDelete
  12. It is pretty subjetive because there are people that they like some type of design more than other.

    ReplyDelete
  13. Anonymous9:42 PM

    buy ativan ativan narcotic withdrawal - ativan and alcohol

    ReplyDelete
  14. Anonymous10:00 PM

    Grеetіngѕ! Very hеlpful advice ωithіn this
    artіcle! Іt iѕ the littlе changes whiсh ωіll make the most іmpοгtant сhanges.
    Thanκs a lot for sharing!

    Alsо visit my weblog ... lloyd irvin

    ReplyDelete
  15. Anonymous12:49 PM

    I think thіs іs οne of the moѕt ѕignificant
    information foг me. And i'm glad reading your article. But want to remark on some general things, The website style is perfect, the articles is really nice : D. Good job, cheers

    Feel free to surf to my webpage reputation management

    ReplyDelete
  16. Anonymous7:16 PM

    Good blog you haѵe got here.. It's difficult to find quality writing like yours these days. I seriously appreciate individuals like you! Take care!!

    My web-site reputation management

    ReplyDelete