Tonight I was watching the 2011 Rose Bowl - Wisconsin vs. TCU. In the first half, lots of the TCU offensive players were slipping all over the field. The announcers kept talking about their cleats and how they were going to have to overcome the issue. Just before halftime a "sideline report" told the story of TCU's specially designed cleats by Nike for the turf at the Rose Bowl. The team had received the shoes on Sunday but had apparently not tested them. The reporter asked the TCU Equipment Manager about replacing the cleats and they replied that they did not bring any backups.
An interesting scenario: How quick are we to abandon our old ways that got us to where we are, for a new and improved 'shoe?
I'm all for innovation, improvement and technology. Just a voice for not totally throwing out the 'old' until the 'new' is more proven.
In the end, TCU pulled out the 'W'...so maybe my thoughts are for not.
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