How Nike’s Visual Tricks Made Oregon Look Fast (Despite Defeat) →
“We hear constantly from teams and quarterbacks that having a bit more visual acuity and contrast on the field makes things easier,” says Van Horn. The white jerseys and grey pants, combined with the green accents, allowed the players to stand out vividly against their Auburn opponents.
Thanks to Phil Knight Nike, Oregon has new uni combos every game. If Nike designers actually take the opposing team’s colors into consideration for every matchup for maximum acuity, we could be witnessing the future of uniform design.
Then again, Boise State’s blue turf is possibly the worst pairing for their uniforms in terms of contrast.
