The NFL is reportedly stepping in and putting an end to one of the Houston Cougars’ alternate uniforms.
Per Dov Kleiman (via the Houston Chronicle), the NFL has ordered Houston to stop wearing its Oilers-inspired white helmets and powder blue uniforms, citing trademark infringement.
The #NFL has ordered Houston to cease the usage of Oilers-inspired alternate, powder blue uniforms, citing trademark infringement.
(via @HoustonChron, @redditcfb)https://t.co/623Wxi9Bc4 pic.twitter.com/lAQrovIT7N
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) October 30, 2023
Fans were annoyed by it on social media.
“The Houston Rockets wore Oilers themed uniforms. What gives?” a user asked.
The @HoustonRockets wore Oilers themed uniforms. What gives? https://t.co/8OBAbQghwf
— Moe Khan (@MoeKhan19) October 30, 2023
“I literally could have a box of crayolas and come up with better uniforms than the ones the Titans inflict on fans,” another said.
I literally could have a box of crayolas and come up with better uniforms than the ones the Titans inflict on fans. https://t.co/GtU3i4R9OB
— The Invisible Hand (@TheDonCallis) October 30, 2023
“That uniforms belongs to the City of Houston!” a fan exclaimed. “If a school in Houston wanna rock the color wave then they can. I’m not on this one Roger.”
That uniforms belongs to the City of Houston! If a school in Houston wanna rock the color wave then they can. I’m not on this one Roger https://t.co/euOWDm0ufc
— JT (@rback21) October 30, 2023
“You have to actually show you’re using it though. Trotting it out 1 or 2 days in a year isn’t using it to the point that another team using it ‘infringes’ upon their trademark. Take it to court,” an account commented.
You have to actually show you’re using it though. Trotting it out 1 or 2 days in a year isn’t using it to the point that another team using it “infringes” upon their trademark. Take it to court. https://t.co/sKBsuhZTBN
— Houston Big 3 🤘🤠🤘 (@HoustonBig3) October 30, 2023
“Houston using the oilers look makes more sense then the damn titans. Team history or not, should’ve left the look in Houston.”
Houston using the oilers look makes more sense then the damn titans. Team history or not, should’ve left the look in Houston https://t.co/me7vZPFp2l
— ab™️ (@alec_bradley) October 30, 2023
For real?