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Notre Dame Football: Ranking all the Shamrock Series uniforms

By Greg Hadley

Nov 21, 2015; Boston, MA, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish wide receiver William Fuller (7) runs after the catch while wide receiver Torii Hunter Jr. (16) blocks as Boston College Eagles defensive back John Johnson (9) defends in the third quarter at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 21, 2015; Boston, MA, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish wide receiver William Fuller (7) runs after the catch while wide receiver Torii Hunter Jr. (16) blocks as Boston College Eagles defensive back John Johnson (9) defends in the third quarter at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 13, 2014; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish defensive lineman Sheldon Day (91) leads the team onto the field before the game against the Purdue Boilermakers at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 13, 2014; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish defensive lineman Sheldon Day (91) leads the team onto the field before the game against the Purdue Boilermakers at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports /

2014 vs. Purdue

In Under Armour’s first attempt at the Shamrock Series, they nailed it with a look that, while not particularly flashy or loud, projected simple elegance with a fine attention to detail informed by Notre Dame’s tradition.

The best uniforms should operate under the “500-50-5” rule, in that they should look good and be distinct from 500 feet away, with details emerging as you move to 50 and then 5 feet. These jerseys do that. From far off, they use a blue-on-blue look with gold accents that’s both obviously Notre Dame but also something the Irish don’t use regularly. The use of the monogram on the helmet is also an effective use of an iconic university symbol.

But closer in, the whole thing really starts to shine. The helmet has crosshatches inspired by the actual Golden Dome, and on the shoulder pads, the pattern from the inside of the dome is used with a shade lighter blue. Somehow, it manages to look appealing when you see it but fades from view and does not distract as you get farther away.

Next: Thoughts on the Shamrock Series unis

I’m assuming that’s the same idea Under Armour had for the 2016 versions, but while olive green and drab yellow just don’t feel as Notre Dame as the classic blue and gold.

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