NFL players no longer can wear exposed “hoodies” over their shoulder pads…following a series of adjustments that will appear in the 2016 edition of the NFL rule book…. The “hoodie” rule was deemed necessary after receiver James Jones debuted the style last season while playing for the Green Bay Packers. The hood at times blocked Jones’ nameplate on his back. Because it is a uniform policy adjustment, it did not require a vote of owners.
I suppose it’s comforting to know that, even with all the other pressing issues facing the NFL, the league’s fashion police are still on top of their game (pun fully intentional).
Never known for tolerating expressions of individualism (they’re called “uniforms” for a reason, people), the NFL isn’t known for looking kindly upon the sort of fashion faux pas that make it look as if someone is trying to do something unique and individualistic.
Former players are dying too young, often from Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) resulting from repeated concussions and related head trauma…but damned if the players on the field are going to wearing hoodies, eh?
It’s good to know the NFL has their priorities in order.
