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Worry not old school UT fans, the Tennessee traditionalists need not be concerned following these alternations. It’s true, Nike has made a few subtle changes to the Volunteer uniform but nothing drastic has been done to Tennessee’s gear.
Here’s a simple explanation of the changes from one of the best follows on Twitter for all things Tennessee, including edits and uniform information, via Chad Fields — @CfieldsVFL on Twitter.
Nike Mach Speed (old) on the left. Nike Capor Untouchable (new) on the right. For those wondering the difference in the Vols uniforms. pic.twitter.com/AoEAlXzEHP
— Chad Fields (Vols Uniform Boy) (@CfieldsVFL) July 26, 2017
Here’s an example of what the Nike Tennessee uniform looked like last season:
And here’s the new Tennessee uniform with lines taken out between the numbers and shoulder pads for a cleaner look:
Photo Credit: UTSports.com
Here’s another example:
Photo Credit: UTSports.com
Nothing too revolutionary but it makes for a nice look heading into the 2017 season. Combined with the team’s new checkerboard cleats, Tennessee will have some new gear to take into the season opener against Georgia Tech in Atlanta.
A graduate of the University of Tennessee, Michael Wayne Bratton oversees the news coverage for Saturday Down South. Michael previously worked for FOX Sports and NFL.com
