At the risk of being a gold uni fanatic...I'm reposting:
View from the East: on TV, the color reinforcement between the on-field all-gold unis, the green turf and the huge Bank "gold-out" seems to project an exciting feeling of high-energy, dynamic play-making and aggressive athleticism...especially later in the afternoon and into the evening under the lights. On the field, passing targets are probably easier to "pick-up", especially in scrambling situations, planned rollouts and misdirection flanker options. In the stands, the gold on green turf probably contrasts and "pops" quite well.
Also on the field, there seems to be a kind of "take a look at us" attitude projecting from the Gophers as a result of this bold color statement: "We're self-confident about our talent, abilities and preparation...this is our house...we're going to defend it aggressively, execute our game plan and make big things happen here!"
Someone at the U put a fair amount of thought and research into this color coordination scheme, it didn't happen by chance...I like it a lot. As it shows up more often, I suspect Minny fans at home and across the country will come to expect it for most Bank appearances since it becomes Golden Gopher "branded" as the program continues to strengthen and gets growing attention from repeated national TV exposure.
Maybe I'm too obsessive about the gold unis, but they have an incredible "electric" quality for me ...and I suspect many others...on the big screen!
