Cory's Corner: R.I.P. hoodie
I was actually wondering when this would happen.
The No Fun League has employed a new rule that will outlaw hoodies from being worn underneath players’ jerseys.
James Jones made the hoodie trendy and blew up Twitter on gamedays whenever he made a catch while wearing the part sweatshirt part jacket. James Jones’s Hoodie became a Twitter account and Jones even wore a hoodie on SportsCenter — under a sporty blazer of course.
The hoodie NFL? Really?
Let’s see, there’s still debate about what a catch is, instant replay was criticized several times last year for not getting the calls correct and a number of players are retiring with years left to play due to head trauma fears.
A hoodie should be a whisper in the NFL mailroom not an actual rule change.
Because, what’s the difference? If a player wears a hoodie and the opponent uses the hood to his advantage, isn’t that on the player wearing the hoodie? It’s kind of like the guys that have long hair that trickles down to the shoulder pads. The risk is that his hair will be pulled during the game and the moment that happens, you would think he would get a trim.
We all know that the NFL is fascist when it comes to its uniform rules. The first offense for a player wearing his socks too low is $5,787 and $11,576 if you do it again.
So just because the players’ nameplate isn’t properly shown due to the hoodie, that piece of clothing must be kicked to the curb.
That’s just absurd. The NFL cares more about the fashion police than things that actually matter.
I can only imagine what’s next.
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Cory Jennerjohn is a graduate from UW-Oshkosh and has been in sports media for over 15 years. He was a co-host on "Clubhouse Live" and has also done various radio and TV work as well. He has written for newspapers, magazines and websites. He currently is a columnist for CHTV and also does various podcasts. He recently earned his Masters degree from the University of Iowa. He can be found on Twitter: @Coryjennerjohn
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Comments (20)
NickPerry
June 11, 2016 at 06:36 am
Two Thumbs Up to Cory. The new "Hoodie Rule" is absurd. The NFL actually taking the time to make this a rule is a joke. You can see the huge ass number just fine, can't they figure out who the player is from the number? God I remember when players didn't have nameplates at all. Perhaps some of these yahoo's that make these rules should go stand on the sideline at Lambeau for close to 4 hours in January in just a uniform then talk about the hoodie!
Beep
June 11, 2016 at 09:09 am
Wearing a sleeveless hoodie for a dome game in Arizona is just a fashion statement. But, you're right, it's tough standing on the sideline in the uniform without a hoodie for 4 hours when it is a perfect 72deg indoors.
It's called a "uniform" for a reason, as in they all look the same. Kudos for JJ finding a loophole by wearing NFL licensed gear in the team color, but this wasn't for warmth.
TKWorldWide
June 11, 2016 at 01:01 pm
~You mean you can actually identify a player by his jersey number? Isn't that a lot to remember?
marpag1
June 11, 2016 at 06:41 am
This is an article? Seriously, who cares?
Oh, the horror of this "absurd" and "fascist" NFL...
LOL.
NickPerry
June 11, 2016 at 08:41 am
Exactly the point. In a league where they actually monitor the height of ones socks? Socks! I mean it is absurd the NFL would concern themselves with something as trivial as a hoodie. Perhaps the NFL should spend more time passing a rule that actually would improve player safety. For example, the NFL would require players to wear a helmet like Rodgers switched to in 2010 after 2 concussions.
marpag1
June 11, 2016 at 08:55 am
I'm not trying to argue with you, Nick, but I don't buy it.
I don't think you can argue or imply that this has nothing to do with player safety. The NFL has already outlawed "horse collar tackles" precisely for the reason of player safety, and the injury risks of dragging a player down from behind by means of the neck or shoulders is beyond question. Allowing a ready-made handle by which to pull someone down from behind in a dangerous way is foolish.
My question to you is.... What possible benefit is there to having a hood hanging down over the shoulder pads of a player WEARING A HELMET? Seriously, what right, privilege or benefit are you trying to protect by this?
Tundraboy
June 11, 2016 at 09:46 am
Agree. Thought it was unprofessional from the start. Turtleneck and helmet is enough for cold weather, hoodie just detracts from uniform.
NickPerry
June 12, 2016 at 06:05 am
There's no benifit, none and when looked at completely from a player safety standpoint you're correct. But is wasn't banned for safety, it was banned because it blocked the players nameplate, at least in the 10 different articles I read safety wasn't even brought up. I also looked to see if the NFL had changed the rule where it's legal to tackle a player by his hair. As far as I cold see they haven't. There was one article where they can call unnecessary roughness but it's never called, actually frowned upon.
Your points on players safety are all goods ones and right on. The Helmet Rodgers wears was just an example I've thought the NFL should have enforced a long time ago. It's proven to reduce the chance of concussions, why not make it part of the requirements of the uniform?
jasonperone
June 11, 2016 at 09:04 am
List your top 5 topics that are marpag approved. Then go start a blog or get a writing gig and...write about them. We'll wait....
marpag1
June 11, 2016 at 09:19 am
If you'd like to know the topics and what I would say about them, see my posts above to which you have replied.
jasonperone
June 11, 2016 at 11:51 am
The absurd and fascist NFL along with "what is an article"? Ok I'm not sure that's the ticket. You can disagree, it's the presentation. You're not the one putting in the time to create content but you'll gladly read it most days. Don't become an Archie, Stroh, BadCow, or Big T
dobber
June 11, 2016 at 06:55 am
I never understood why an experienced receiver like JJ--or any offensive player--would wear a hoodie in the first place. Why would you want to give a defender an extra opportunity to grab on? Isn't this part of why they got away from looser fitting jerseys in the first place?
When you see a guy pulled down by his long hair, you wonder why players don't make an appointment to get theirs cut first thing on Monday. The league can go after hoodies far more easily as equipment/apparel, whereas going after hair would be getting after a player's "personal expression"...where the NFLPA might have a beef. Either way, I don't see why any player would want either.
4thand1
June 11, 2016 at 08:34 am
When i was growing up, if you pulled someone's hair you were a sissy. Now a hoodie is a different story.
Tundraboy
June 11, 2016 at 09:47 am
Exactly.
jeremyjjbrown
June 11, 2016 at 10:42 am
If only they acted so decisively on Concussions and Domestic Violence.
TarynsEyes
June 11, 2016 at 01:40 pm
I guess the definition of ' uniform ' has gone the route of ' illegal.'
I'm not against making a personal fashion statement but when infringes on the policy of the corporation that has incorporated a dress uniform to distinguish itself and an employee knows this prior then any personal addition to that dress is wrong regardless of reason why. You can protest such on your time and dime but no corporation should alter their dress code/uniform to appease any one individual.
The NFL has enforced this forever, though at times when beneficial via organized groups, but allowing the one to do whatever leads to utter chaos among the rest to outdo each other in fashion statements that become more intriguing than the game or the product itself.
Look what casual Friday turned into....sloppy no self respect everyday. : )
Teflon Ted
June 11, 2016 at 03:36 pm
It never bothered me what players do or don't wear. What bothered me more was why would a receiver who's already slow as a turtle want to wear a effin parachute on the back to make himself even slower. Boggles the mind.
4thand1
June 12, 2016 at 08:13 am
I think it's a statement. Someone can wear a hoodie and not get shot.
stockholder
June 11, 2016 at 06:51 pm
JJ said it brought him luck. Remember towels hanging down? Bright shoes, Dark Face shields, head bans with, "Rozelle" written on them. Todays NFL is about promotion. They do not want anyone standing out. Superstitious or not, the league is enforcing dress codes much like a reform school. These guys risk their necks every game, but no one is bigger than the game. JJ Defaced the uniform. It's altering a image and logo now. Remember every things about promotion and money. I loved what JJ did to help the packers. But this fad and other dress wear can be taken as gang related. The NFL makes money with their logo. Would it have been banned if it said NFL? Velcro could have been the answer for safety reasons. JJ should get a fashion patent. Packer fans loved it.
PETER MAIZ
June 12, 2016 at 10:41 pm
Cory is two thumbs up. Who cares if you're wearing a hoodie or if your socks are green and gold.