2 in. Stripe Shirt

[bama_stripes]

I have zero desire to switch over to 2" stripes. Leave it like it is...high school 1", college 2" and the wide stripe for NFL. As far as positions on our shirts...why?

I agree.  But then, I'm not a shirt manufacturer or salesman.   

[NWA_UMP]

Don't get me wrong, I like the look of the two wider stripe shirts.

[mark in ok]

I realize things can't always happen on my schedule, but, as a new official, I'd like to get some use out of my recent purchases.

[fbrefga]

The NCAA went to the 2" stripes because they wanted to differentiate NCAA officials with others (mainly high school).  If HS ever goes to 2" stripes, the NCAA will not be happy.  They will then come up with something else that we have to buy.

By the way, the 2" stripe shirts are very comfortable.  I think it would be a good idea for the apparel manufacturers to make 1" stripe shirts with the same material that the 2" stripes are made of.

[Welpe]

By the way, the 2" stripe shirts are very comfortable.  I think it would be a good idea for the apparel manufacturers to make 1" stripe shirts with the same material that the 2" stripes are made of.

They already do. I own some from Honigs and Ump-Attire.

[Roscoe]

The NCAA went to the 2" stripes because they wanted to differentiate NCAA officials with others (mainly high school).  If HS ever goes to 2" stripes, the NCAA will not be happy.  They will then come up with something else that we have to buy.

Can you verify this?

[clearwall]

I heard the same explanation by our chapter pres after some officials were using them in HS games. Dont know that it's "official" but sounds reasonable to me.

[Welpe]

The thing is the NCAA has no control over the 2" stripe design so there's not a whole lot they could really do other than change again.

[Joe Stack]

The NCAA went to the 2" stripes because they wanted to differentiate NCAA officials with others (mainly high school).

I don't think so. 2" stripes have been around for years -- guys working leagues playing pro rules have worn them and Honigs offered at least a short sleeved shirt for as long as I can remember. I think someone looked at the black pants, compared them with the 2" striped shirt, and said, "hey, I think this will work well."

No other NCAA sport had done anything to differentiate itself from other leagues in terms of officials' gear. There's no evidence this was done in football.

[Welpe]

No other NCAA sport had done anything to differentiate itself from other leagues in terms of officials' gear. There's no evidence this was done in football.

Soccer and basketball have.  Basketball, however, went with a shirt design that has been filtering down to the lower levels somewhat over the past few years.

[Roscoe]

For the record, I found several places online that are selling the Smitty FBS-117 2in striped shirt without the position placket. For example.

http://www.kellyssports.com/browse.cfm/4,16507.html
http://www.amazon.com/Adams-Smitty-FBS117-Football-Officials/dp/B007HJX26Q
http://www.allsportsofficials.com/By_Sport/Football/Football_Shirts/Smitty_s_FBS_117_New_NCAA_2_Stripe_SS_Football_Shirt_p35.html

[APG]

No other NCAA sport had done anything to differentiate itself from other leagues in terms of officials' gear. There's no evidence this was done in football.

College officials in basketball wear a shirt with a black panel down the side.

[mtn335]

College officials in some conferences, in men's basketball wear a shirt with a black panel down the side.

FIFY :-)