San Diego State unveiled sleek new uniforms on Tuesday. Hopefully you’ll take take the time to examine the whole set and not just stare at the helmet.
That sparkling red lid, featuring the Aztec calendar and a black stripe down the middle, is the centerpiece of the new get-up. The actual uniforms are up to snuff, too. Both the home blacks and away whites also feature a red shoulder trim with more Aztec calendar flourishes.
Whereas many programs grasp on straws to make sartorial homages — to often unpleasant results — SDSU’s send-up to Aztec culture hits the mark.