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Title: Unis for 2012
Post by: TXMike on February 03, 2012, 03:20:41 PM
2012 OFFICIATING UNIFORM
The basic uniform for 2012 remains unchanged from 2011. However, the following items are important for a consistent appearance among conferences and at all levels of officiating:
 DP PATCH The “DP” patch to honor Dave Parry will not be worn in 2012. This was intended as a one-year addition to the uniform.
 CAPS Black caps must have the traditional narrow white piping. There should be no other white on the cap, except the manufacturer’s logo is allowed.
White caps must be solid white with no black on the cap, except the manufacturer’s logo is allowed.
 BEAN BAG Bean bags must be solid black.
 PRE-GAME JACKETS If pre-game jackets are worn on the field they must be solid black.
Rogers Redding
National Coordinator of Officials
February 2, 2012
Title: Re: Unis for 2012
Post by: cougar729 on February 03, 2012, 03:33:19 PM
Must not be a fan of the hats the Big 12 used this year.

Does anyone wear jackets anymore?
Title: Re: Unis for 2012
Post by: Etref on February 03, 2012, 03:51:01 PM
Has anyone seen a black bean bag? Looked at Honigs site and they only have white and blue.


I am sure they will have them by the time the season starts..................
Title: Re: Unis for 2012
Post by: El Macman on February 03, 2012, 03:52:01 PM
Some guys gotta buy new bean bags, after buying all new bags last year. That's OK. I like that the NCAA will be 'uniform' again (except shoes).

The '12' coordinator will probably find some way to distinguish his guys. But, then, who knows? He may finally get his dream job, and won't be involved. But then, maybe not.

One FBS conference was allowed to have jackets in 2010, and a majority of crews had them. But jackets were politely banned for 2011. Don't know what this edict will yield, but, as has always been said, do what your coordinator says.






Title: Re: Unis for 2012
Post by: Etref on February 03, 2012, 03:59:44 PM
Officials Choice has black "skinny" bags
Title: Re: Unis for 2012
Post by: bossman72 on February 03, 2012, 11:19:19 PM
What was wrong with the royal blue bags?  Black will probably get lost very easily.
Title: Re: Unis for 2012
Post by: TXMike on February 04, 2012, 05:04:28 AM
I have no idea why they made the change but one guess would be to try to keep the uniform black and white (wth the exception of the yellow flag).  A black bean bag blends into the uniform better than a blue one.
Title: Re: Unis for 2012
Post by: ABoselli on February 04, 2012, 03:14:49 PM
Big 12 went 1 for 2 as they have had black bags for a couple years. I bought them for my crew before this last season as they blend in well with the pants and are just as easy to find in the grass (or turf) as the blue. Plus I thought they looked better than the blue. Figured I'd ask for forgiveness instead of permission in case my supervisor didn't approve.

Bought mine through a place called 'flags and bags' (or was it 'bags and flags'?) in Sarasota, Florida.
Title: Re: Unis for 2012
Post by: younggun on February 04, 2012, 03:21:44 PM
http://www.honigs.com/sub/187/F72BB

http://www.theofficialschoice.com/footballofficialssocksheelandtoeortubemodel-1.aspx

Personally I like the skinny ones vs the honigs 'stay put'. I love the black bean bags bought enough for my whole crew this last year.
Title: Re: Unis for 2012
Post by: linejudge on February 04, 2012, 04:39:03 PM
Another vendor to add for Black Skinny Bean Bag.

http://www.heyrefstore.com/Football.html
Title: Re: Unis for 2012
Post by: Rulesman on February 04, 2012, 06:07:25 PM
Ahhh... the sound of ringing cash registers... music to the ears of the suppliers and UPS. If the NCAA keeps changing the uniform requirements they'll soon be able to produce a full-blown live concert. Ca-ching!

$ $ $ $ $ $
Title: Re: Unis for 2012
Post by: Atlanta Blue on February 04, 2012, 06:47:56 PM
I've never heard so much griping about a $4-5 piece of equipment in my life!  Good grief, UPS is going to make more than the suppliers.
Title: Re: Unis for 2012
Post by: Rulesman on February 04, 2012, 09:05:50 PM
...UPS is going to make more than the suppliers.
So noted and amended.
Title: Re: Unis for 2012
Post by: Wingman on February 06, 2012, 07:43:39 PM
Have your chapter secretary place a bulk order and dole them out at your first meeting of the season. Shippin costs per bag will be a lot less then if everyong ordered on their own.
Title: Re: Unis for 2012
Post by: El Macman on February 06, 2012, 07:51:16 PM
For what it is worth, CFO members may get one in their packet this year. But, if you need more than one...
Title: Re: Unis for 2012
Post by: Welpe on February 13, 2012, 02:07:51 PM
All this over a $6 bean bag? Too bad we don't get paid to do this...  :sTiR:
Title: Re: Unis for 2012
Post by: Etref on February 13, 2012, 02:18:52 PM
All this over a $6 bean bag? Too bad we don't get paid to do this...  :sTiR:

Heck, then we could retire.......................
Title: Re: Unis for 2012
Post by: VALJ on March 28, 2012, 01:52:20 PM
Another vendor to add for Black Skinny Bean Bag.

http://www.heyrefstore.com/Football.html

I like the pink penalty flags I see here.   yEs: