I, For One, Like Denver’s Uniforms
October 12th, 2009 at 11:46 amBy Chris
If loving Denver’s yellow-black-and-brown concoction of a uniform is wrong, I don’t want to be right. The Broncos broke their nifty combination out for their surprising overtime win against the New England Patriots. While the general consensus looks like a big negative, I, for some reason, am feeling them — and no, this is not some big “jump on the Josh McDaniels bandwagon,” either. If anything, I should probably hate the Broncos considering the Immaculate Deflection happened to the team I actually root for: the Bengals. Nevertheless, I’m eschewing the norm and declaring my affection for Denver’s throwbacks.
There’s something about the blackish-brown helmets and the yellow jerseys that work for me. Not in a Pittsburgh Steelers kind of way, mind you, but I do like the combination. Oh, and in case you are wondering? Those wild-looking socks are awesome — even the ones that wrap around like a barbershop pole:
Oh, and being contrary is not the only reason I like them, either. Something about them just works for me; although, I’m in a very small minority — and you know what, I don’t care. I like them. Deal with it. Now, what does that say about me besides I do enjoy going against conventional wisdom from time to time? I also have a quirky sense when it comes to fashion, apparently.
I wonder how Bill Belichick feels about Denver’s throwbacks? I’d say he’s glad he won’t have to look at those damn things anymore this season. Good for him. Too bad for me.
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October 12th, 2009 at 1:59 pm
I’m not too into the uniform itself, but I loooove the socks that look like the barberpole.
I am DEFINITELY not digging their 5-0 streak, because it’s not my Chargers that are leading the AFC West… damn the broncos!
October 12th, 2009 at 2:08 pm
I just can’t hate Denver’s uniforms. Call me crazy, but that’s my story and I’m sticking to it.
October 13th, 2009 at 10:13 am
If anyone knows where I can purchase a pair of those socks, please let me know. My wife wants ‘em, and Christmas is coming.
October 13th, 2009 at 1:52 pm
Actually, the “barbershop pole” socks are identical to the vertical black & yellow striped ones. The player wearing them just got creative and twisted them as he pulled them on to give them a swirl effect. if you look closely, you can see the vertical weave has been twisted and the kinks/bunched material near the ankle. I’m sure the Broncos’ shop will have them if demand warrants – you’ll just have to twist them yourself.
October 13th, 2009 at 7:38 pm
Beamer:
Re: Sock twisting
Makes sense.
October 13th, 2009 at 10:14 pm
Chris: btw, denver will be wearing those uniforms for mnf against the chargers!!
October 14th, 2009 at 6:56 am
to twist or not to twist; that is the question. i, for one, don’t like the uniforms.
October 14th, 2009 at 8:31 am
“to twist or not to twist; that is the question. i, for one, don’t like the uniforms.”
Way to have my back, mom.
October 15th, 2009 at 12:02 pm
Dude, I think the uni’s are pretty cool myself. And like most, it seems, I LOVE the socks! I, like Beamer, saw that they were just the “normal” socks but had been twisted to resemble the barbershop pole. Those are cool as hell
The Broncs SHOULD be 4-1 btw (well, if Leon Hall would’ve remembered to knock the ball down, not up), but it is what it is. Hopefully my Bengals will see them again in the playoffs 
October 15th, 2009 at 12:09 pm
That was not Leon Hall’s fault. If Chris Crocker and Roy Williams would’ve stayed behind the ball instead of running up to the play, trying to crush Marshall, Stokley’s catch wouldn’t have mattered because there’d be someone there to tackle his ass.