When the Seahawks switched to their new unis a few years ago, the NFL would not allow them to use different helmets during the year (they wanted to wear the new blue at home and the "old" silver away if I recall.). Now I see Dallas with their ridiculous "white" helmets and now S.D. can wear white or powder blue it seems (I may be wrong on S.D.). Anyone know why this is (aside from the obvious $$$ part)?
2007-03-19 08:40:47 · 3 answers · asked by Mister Bob the Tomato 5 in Sports ➔ Football (American)
I knew that the alternate unis were for throwback games but I didn't realize that the white Cowboys uni was a throwback...thought it was just an alternate.
Guess that 'splains it...
2007-03-19 09:05:15 · update #1
When Dallas and SD wear their alternate helmets, they are wearing throwback uniforms. The NFL allows the use of throwback uniforms for somthing like two home games per year. If Seattle wanted to wear the entire uniform (jersey, pants, cleats) that went with the old silver helmets, it would probably be allowed, but the NFL will not allow them to change just their helmet.
2007-03-19 08:52:29 · answer #1 · answered by Jamison 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The first answer is correct. They are throw back uniforms, which means they switch their entire outfit, you can't just switch the helmet. Dallas wears the white on Thanksgiving cuz it's a long tradition.
2007-03-19 16:27:16 · answer #2 · answered by Sixteen and Oh 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The first answer is correct. They are throw back uniforms,
2007-03-22 17:07:00 · answer #3 · answered by jerry 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋