I’m a frequent passerby of DeKalb, Illinois, and other than the superb I-88 travel oasis, I can confirm that there is absolutely nothing in the area except for corn. So when Northern Illinois decided to make alternate uniforms, there was only one way to go ... CORN UNIS.
Northern Illinois reveals corn uniforms
They’re for charity and they perfectly symbolize DeKalb.
PHOTO: #NIU will be wearing these corn-themed jerseys in their opener, for charity. http://t.co/QfiO8GEf7J pic.twitter.com/1SjEghNDUR
— Chris Vannini (@CoachingBuzz) August 7, 2014 Earlier this offseason, Adidas made UCLA a uniform paying tribute to a Los Angeles steel industry that doesn’t exist, so no matter what you think of the uniforms, at least they’re relevant to the DeKalb region. Plus, they’re for a good cause, according to Coaching Buzz.
The jerseys represent NIU's connection to the agricultural community. They will be auctioned off, with proceeds going to three local charities, including the Canaday family, whose son was born with pulmonary atresia and whose father - an NIU employee - is battling esophageal cancer. The auction begins Friday.
Bravo, NIU. Finally, someone is listening to Black Heart Gold Pants (even if it’s the wrong Midwestern team).
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