First of all, most of the fanbase likes the 2000s look. Second, yes Nike obviously designed them and we were fine it with.
Third, Miami definitely failed to tell them F off. Given that, why do you keep blaming Nike and not Miami? Adidas literally did the same thing until we didn’t fail to finally tell them to F off.
Why did Adidas ever think the feathers were a good idea? What about the uniforms made of literal trash? Why did they ever think the baby **** green military uniforms were a good idea? Why did they ever think the strawberry jerseys were a good idea?
Both companies have come up with garbage designs. The difference is Nike is years ahead of them in their MATERIALS and CONSTRUCTION and FIT.
So, if we all agree that Miami has the power to dictate what designs it wants, then why would you continue to go with the company who literally uses Nike templates from the 2000s? This company couldn’t even get the U on the collar correct until a few years ago. The name plates are from high school.
I hope we stay with the classic forever. Like you, I think it’s the best and represents our brand the best. However, I think Nike is the better company and is more than capable of making us a classic jersey with the best materials and construction.
We're not that far apart. We both prefer our classic look. Happily so does the entire program these days including our apparently long term coach/former player, so I'm cool.
I just think Nike is more culpable for the 2000-2014 uniform crimes than you. Sure UM was culpable. But Nike wasn't an innocent bystander.
In the final analysis I don't care if Nike, Adidas or Sketchers makes our uniforms. UM should look like UM on the field.