It's become almost cliche at this point: a new coach brings a new identity, and nothing signals a new identity like new uniforms. We've seen it countless times before, and Rutgers and new head coach Chris Ash are the latest to break out new kits.
Under former head coach Kyle Flood, the Scarlet Knights gradually deemphasized the scarlet from their visual identity.
As part of a new brand identity designed by Nike, the Rutgers has put the scarlet back in the Scarlet Knights. Gone are the silver and black accents -- that, as shown above, back less than accents as time wore on -- in favor of simple scarlet and white designs.
New Era! New Gear! Reveal of #RFootball new uniforms. pic.twitter.com/v85gzSzU3d
— Rutgers Football (@RFootball) May 3, 2016
Highlighted by the chainmail pattern on the shoulder pad (an admittedly nice touch) and the new alternate logo (which won't appear on the uniforms), the new kits are basically an updated version of the Ray Rice-era uniforms.
What say you: yay, nay or meh?
(Photo credits: NJ.com, USA Today)