The Ohio State Buckeyes are rumored to be experimenting with an alternative black uniform. Pictures have surfaced all over social media of what the jersey would look like. On Friday, Ohio State athletic director Gene Smith stayed quiet on the topic, and refused to answer the question from a reporter.
Gene Smith is asked about the potential of a black uniform this year by @JerodNBC4. His answer: "Next question." pic.twitter.com/pWFiAeQQ9J
— Jeff Svoboda (@JeffSvoboda) August 21, 2015
Of course, Mr. Smith did nothing to dispel the rumor. He just decided to not elaborate on the potential story.
Moments later, Elevenwarriors.com took to social media and stated which game the Buckeyes would dawn their new look.
Black uniforms are 110% happening. See everyone at the Penn State game.
— Eleven Warriors (@11W) August 21, 2015
New apparel is always a hot topic of conversation in the world of college football. With schools constantly updating their uniforms, the Buckeyes may feel its time they make a change from the traditional old school colors.
Fans will just have to wait and see how all this pans out.
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