CFL and New Era 2019

[paulwoods13]

This seems as good a thread as any to revive the uniform discussion. Montreal has released its new unis and rebranded the team as MontreALS. I don't care for the gimmicky, REDBLACKS-ish nickname, but IMO the unis look better than the abominations they've used for years. That said, tho, it is entirely regrettable that another team has gone for all-dark at home and all-white on the road. I really hope this is an impetus for Argos to go back to blue jerseys/white pants and white jerseys/blue pants on a permanent basis.

[gilthethrill]

I could not agree more that it is regrettable that another team has gone all dark for home uniforms. Last season's Argos home unis were just plain dull. The contrasting colors, once a football tradition seems to be fading. Also agree the MontreALS rebranding is pretty disappointing. If whoever came up with that idea thinks it will bring fans into the reduced McGill Stadium may be in for a shock.

[paulwoods13]

Here's a reminder of the good old days of 2017, when the Argos used 10 different looks, even used Cambridge upper socks a few times, and played 10 out of 22 (including PS) games with contrasting pants/jerseys:

H J P S No.
B B B O 4
W W W W 4
B W B O 3
W B B W 2
W B W O 2
W B W W 2
W W W C 2
B W B W 1
W B W C 1
W W B O 1

After winning the Grey Cup in a year when so many looks were used, why go monochrome almost exclusively the next season?

[gilthethrill]

Here's a reminder of the good old days of 2017, when the Argos used 10 different looks, even used Cambridge upper socks a few times, and played 10 out of 22 (including PS) games with contrasting pants/jerseys:

H J P S No.
B B B O 4
W W W W 4
B W B O 3
W B B W 2
W B W O 2
W B W W 2
W W W C 2
B W B W 1
W B W C 1
W W B O 1

After winning the Grey Cup in a year when so many looks were used, why go monochrome almost exclusively the next season?

I honestly have no idea how you keep track of this stuff, but yes, each home game in 2017 you were always in for a treat with the uniform combinations.

[Stevoman]

I think their new Al's logo looks sharp and especially good on hats and toques. The actual uniforms are fine but nothing special. I love the Argos uniform and would love lots of combinations of it in 2019.

[ArgoGabe22]

I find the Alouettes jerseys and logo boring. Very generic and logo is hardly noticeable on the helmet. Wish they brought back the wing on their helmets and maybe a Red home jersey. Not like Ottawa wears Red...

[R.J]

[doubleblue]

I find the Alouettes jerseys and logo boring. Very generic and logo is hardly noticeable on the helmet. Wish they brought back the wing on their helmets and maybe a Red home jersey. Not like Ottawa wears Red...

I think the Als should have gone to some combination of Red. Red White and blue is the popular colour in Montreal. I wonder if their fans were ever consulted.

[R.J]

Something like these I think could work for the Als, and I would've liked to have seen a modern "Delta" logo.

[ArgoGabe22]

For those of that played NCAA/Madden, I feel like I have already made the Als jersey using create a team feature. Just hoping for something a little more complex. I like the above example.

[paulwoods13]

This video outlining the Alouettes' brand renewal exercise is very impressive and IMO sets the standard that all CFL teams should meet when the new unis arrive next year. I really hope Argos brass took note.

https://youtu.be/peOATOjwcbo

[R.J]

Leaked BC Lions New Era uniforms
http://www.riderfans.com/forum/forum...et-jersey-leak





I like that they're going back to the previous logo.

[paulwoods13]

If that Lions look is real, it's pretty nice. Big test for me (as always) will be the pants and socks, though.

[Argo57]

If that Lions look is real, it's pretty nice. Big test for me (as always) will be the pants and socks, though.

Smart move by the Lions returning to their traditional logo.

[AngeloV]

Very nice look for the Lions.

[doubleblue]

Very nice look for the Lions.

Any change to the BC Lions uni's from last year would be an improvement IMO.

[argotom]

I have wondered other than the actual sales of merchandise, what is the sponsorship dollar figure actually provided to the league?
Does anyone know or care to guess here?

[R.J]

Who's ready for the National @CFL Combine presented by @NewEraCanada? pic.twitter.com/To294llPDx

— New Era Canada (@NewEraCanada) March 11, 2019

Looks new and edgy I guess. Sucks that most teams won't be changing their jerseys much, I was hoping to buy some new gear. Oh well, there's always next year.

[paulwoods13]

This seems like as good a place as any to post this. Someone has posted on YouTube a 27-minute film from a 1961 Toronto-at-Montreal game.

Link here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KkNt5yawtcw

Couple of points worth noting:

1. Road teams wore dark jerseys then, something I'd like to see return.

2. Argos had light blue helmets with dark blue centre stripe.

3. As far as I can tell from the handful of closeups, Argos had light blue/dark blue pants stripes, similar to (but not as wide as) the pants striping from 1981 to 1990.

[gilthethrill]

This seems like as good a place as any to post this. Someone has posted on YouTube a 27-minute film from a 1961 Toronto-at-Montreal game.

Link here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KkNt5yawtcw

Couple of points worth noting:

1. Road teams wore dark jerseys then, something I'd like to see return.

2. Argos had light blue helmets with dark blue centre stripe.

3. As far as I can tell from the handful of closeups, Argos had light blue/dark blue pants stripes, similar to (but not as wide as) the pants striping from 1981 to 1990.

So Paul...ever wonder who was the supplier of CFL jerseys back in the 50's and 60's?