Vol Nation Reacts to New Nike Uniforms

Tennessee successfully unveiled new Nike uniforms this afternoon and the reaction from Vol fans across the nation was largely positive. Several Vol athletes and coaches also chimed in with support for the switch. Here’s a round up of info and reaction from the start of the new Nike era on Rocky Top.

First up, fans starting lining up outside the Vol Shop as early as 10 pm last night.

First fan in line, @VFL2013, was given a free pair of Tennessee Nikes. Said he's been there since 10pm last night! pic.twitter.com/p4Qm2ZtBKZ

— Vol Photos (@Vol_Photos) July 1, 2015

Butch Jones got things rolling with this tweet.

https://twitter.com/UTCoachJones/status/616275132194144256

Fans seemed to like the new checkerboard on the helmet.

New helmet stripe. THANK YOU @Nike!!! #NikeRevealShow pic.twitter.com/CRJRmC1Ebp

— The Coonskin Cap (@TheCoonskinCap) July 1, 2015

The new look “Vols” also got some love.

https://twitter.com/EvanandGinger/status/616304829128769536

Vol football players, coaches and fans quickly took to twitter to show their support for the switch.

New look, New team, Same goals #Vols #Nike pic.twitter.com/VGENMliMK2

— Austin Smith (@AustinZSmith24) July 1, 2015

https://twitter.com/BucketHeadTN/status/616292876616470529

Thank you @Nike #TheWaitIsOver pic.twitter.com/CzpC7sWau3

— LaTroy Lewis (@MrPrimetime4) July 1, 2015

Love the checkerboard#GBO pic.twitter.com/2Eb5qBCLIi

— Steve Stripling (@UCCoachStrip) July 1, 2015

https://twitter.com/DBL_L_01/status/616286440079671296

Enough said! Just another cool reason Tennessee is on the Rise!! pic.twitter.com/nwP5EgU5W1

— Zach Azzanni COACH Z (@CoachZBroncos) July 1, 2015

@UTCoachJones @UTCoachG I got 3 more carries if ya'll will let me rock the Smokie Grays!#VFL#RBU pic.twitter.com/kWybnlIEPd

— Aaron Hayden (@Ran4UT) July 1, 2015

https://twitter.com/_BlakeTucker/status/616292883390443520

The official Nike football account also pumped Tennessee’s new gear.

Down the field. Ahead of the pack. The @Vol_Football Nike Mach Speed uniform. http://t.co/ttbEbOnCNs #OneTennessee pic.twitter.com/cn6FLGJhus

— Nike Football (@usnikefootball) July 1, 2015

Vol assistant basketball coach Rob Lanier chimed in.

https://twitter.com/icehandler/status/616293939012837376

Fans and players alike loved the new hoops jerseys, especially the new smokey grey look.

https://twitter.com/_Coach_Dre/status/616312535197872128

My boy @dvon34 rocking the smokey greys pic.twitter.com/FEBFkqhm32

— Jake DiNovo (@DinovoJake) July 1, 2015

@rockytopinsider 1 out 10. I would say 100. Gray basketball jersey top notch!!

— Jar-ed (@J_Roc31) July 1, 2015

https://twitter.com/datkiddrobert/status/616282319989641216

National media outlets and personalities gave Tennessee a lot of pub as well.

Tennessee’s new line of Nike uniforms feature SMOKEY MOUNTAIN HELMETS! http://t.co/mqYUhzXSJ1 pic.twitter.com/7aWEqT9PU8

— 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬 (@sportingnews) July 1, 2015

That's a wrap from Knoxville had a blast working the @Nike #SWOOSH reveal @VFL_Films @Vol_Hoops pic.twitter.com/a8D0Y2Miuv

— Maria Taylor (@MariaTaylor) July 1, 2015

https://twitter.com/ESPN_SEC/status/616310836928233472

.@Vol_Football and @usnikefootball team up for these sweet new uniforms. http://t.co/W1ZJiMzNjb pic.twitter.com/KCmGn4unw1

— Athlon Sports (@AthlonSports) July 1, 2015