This weekend, our Red Raiders will don Southwest Conference era uniforms and square off with the Rice Owls in the old Municipal Coliseum. While some fans will feel warm with nostalgia, I’ll admit the pomp and circumstance feels a bit strange. As a university, we’re shelling out serious money to promote a relatively pointless occasion. It’s Rice, after all…
Before I get crucified for this article, let’s take a step back real fast. The throwback football uniforms are the most dapper looking jerseys we wear. Also, the 1920s era baseball uniforms look phenomenal. I’m not taking away from the uniforms worn.