Social media reacts to Oklahoma’s ‘UNITY’ alternate ahead of the Kansas game
In the modern world of football, NFL teams and college football programs are looking to create unique ways to change up their look. While tradition remains a key part of college football, the University of Oklahoma found an inspired way to create an alternate uniform that also honors a legend of the program.
Yesterday, the Oklahoma Sooners released their latest alternate uniform, honoring former Oklahoma Sooner Prentice Gautt. Gautt, was the first black scholarship football player in the program, starring at running back for Bud Wilkinson from 1956 to 1959.
The uniform was created to promote unity across the University of Oklahoma campus and the anthracite look matches alternates worn by other programs within the athletic department.
While there are some that don’t care for the idea of Oklahoma Football wearing an alternate uniform, the overwhelming response to the “UNITY” alternate has been positive.
Here’s how social media reacted!
An alternate that means something
You will not see a better looking uniform this season. These slap.
Shouts to Chanse Sylvie, Pat Fields, Jeremiah Hall, Creed Humphrey and Caleb Kelly for taking the lead in designing a gorgeous uniform to honor a most important legacy at OU. https://t.co/Q35eJbcWix
— RJ Young (@RJ_Young) October 12, 2022
From one of the architects
I appreciate all the OG’s and my teammates that had their hand in this. I appreciate all the other sports that represent OU and showed their support as well. I am thankful for Dr. Prentice Gautt and his courage, bravery, and legacy every day. #Boomer 🖤 https://t.co/BZ6nX6Y0ri
— Kanai™️ (@calebkkelly) October 12, 2022
Beautiful
Some detail shots of the Sooners new Unity uniform honoring Prentice Gautt. pic.twitter.com/tlL8LjhVOJ
— Sooner Tracker (@SoonerTracker) October 12, 2022
Player-Led Movement
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗚𝗮𝘂𝘁𝘁 ‘𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆’ 𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺
A player-led movement developed over generations of student-athletes. A symbol of unity, togetherness and a legacy greater than football. #TogetherAsOne https://t.co/wO5IkSeH2p | #OUDNA pic.twitter.com/AgiIHyzGzW
— Oklahoma Football (@OU_Football) October 12, 2022
So fresh and so clean
I. AM. A. FAN. These are cleannnn https://t.co/880Q13nVnF
— Ben Thomas (@BThomas_05) October 12, 2022
Goodbye rough rider alts?
Throw out the Rough Rider uniforms, this is all that’s needed now. https://t.co/f9lYC6PBI6
— Janessa 🇺🇸🇺🇦 (@Soonerborn8503) October 12, 2022
Look good, play good?
I love these. Now go win. https://t.co/iEKSHOSys9
— Travis J Davidson (@TravisSkol) October 12, 2022
Not just another alternate
Not just an alternate uniform. Something that has meaning and value #BOOMER https://t.co/R8JPCTTJ08
— Sooner Script (@SoonerScript) October 12, 2022
She has a point
“Alabama doesn’t do it.”
What if I told you…we…aren’t…Alabama.
If another uni entices a recruit. If another uni hypes our players. If another uni gives the “look good, feel good, play good” vibe. Why are y’all so upset? You’re not suiting up.
— OU Tierani (@tierani_kristen) October 12, 2022
People loving the unis
These are actually gas https://t.co/fI71gnlXgh
— Angry (@Angry_Sooner) October 12, 2022
Going to look Good Saturday
These are HARD. Let’s gooo!! https://t.co/nGctIOYgMz
— Bryant C. (@thatmanbryant) October 12, 2022
Honoring a Trailblazer
Some will hate it, others will love it. Personally, I think they're 🔥 and they honor a Sooner Legend, and trailblazer at the same time!#BoomerSooner ⭕🙌🏈🧬 https://t.co/HwY31DzxoA
— MR SOONER ⭕🙌🧬 (@MRSOONER75) October 12, 2022
Caleb got the itch again
Putting that jersey on one more time though did have me thinking though 🧐👀 https://t.co/BZ6nX6Y0ri
— Kanai™️ (@calebkkelly) October 12, 2022
Honoring Prentice Gautt's legacy
I remember coming on my visit in ‘98 and learning about the dignity, class, brilliance, and toughness of Prentice Gautt. His character and legacy is something we should all aspire to. #TrulyUncommon #SOULMission #OUDNA https://t.co/Kh4ZyjNzOO
— Joshua Norman (@JoshNorman_OU3) October 12, 2022
Some that were out on alternates are all the way in
This changed my mind. 🔥🔥🔥 https://t.co/0jt8q1ZQUz
— Mitch goad (@mitchgoad84) October 12, 2022
Touching tribute
These are 🔥.
The tribute is even better. https://t.co/AXyEQeUWtD
— John Williams (@john9williams) October 12, 2022
We got a winner with these alternates
— Locked on Sooners (@LockedOnSooners) October 12, 2022
Even some of the "olds" are liking it
As a certified “old”, I approve this new heat!
— Rick Shepard (@rickster_33) October 12, 2022
It’s fantastic
I don’t care what any of y’all say! I love the anthracite Prentice Gautt jersey! #OUunity #OUDNA!
— Dusty Baker Mayfield SEC 2023! (@HoustonSooner77) October 12, 2022
