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SEC orders Gamecocks to make uniform change
Posted: 10.01.2011 at 5:09 PM
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The SEC now has its own "wardrobe malfunction."

Before Saturday's USC-Auburn game at Williams-Brice Stadium, the conference asked Carolina players to change out of their specially made "Wounder Warrior" jerseys designed by Under Armour.

Officials say there were visibility issues concering the numbers on the jerseys.  Gamecock players changed into their normal black gameday jerseys.

Here is the official statement from Under Armour:

"Under Armour and the University of South Carolina are proud to support the Wounded Warrior Project.  As part of this annual tradition to honor the men and women who sacrifice for our nation, the Gamecocks were outfitted in special jerseys, shoes, pants, gloves, helmets and wrist bands paying tribute to our troops.  During pre-game warm-ups, SEC officials expressed some concern about the visibility of the numerals on the jerseys. As a result, the Gamecocks will be wearing the special jerseys in warm-ups only and will wear their standard home jerseys during the game" said Matt Mirchin, SVP, Global Sports Marketing, Under Armour.

What do you think about the SEC's decision?  Was it fair?  Leave your comments below.

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