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Ball State Cardinals unveil new all-black uniforms (Photo)

By Patrick Schmidt

Jan 5, 2014; Mobile, AL, USA; Ball State Cardinals wide receiver Willie Snead (3) celebrates with wide receiver Jamill Smith (2) after catching a pass in front of Arkansas State Red Wolves linebacker Qushaun Lee (not pictured) for a touchdown in the first quarter at Ladd-Peebles Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Crystal LoGiudice-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 5, 2014; Mobile, AL, USA; Ball State Cardinals wide receiver Willie Snead (3) celebrates with wide receiver Jamill Smith (2) after catching a pass in front of Arkansas State Red Wolves linebacker Qushaun Lee (not pictured) for a touchdown in the first quarter at Ladd-Peebles Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Crystal LoGiudice-USA TODAY Sports /
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The Internet has been flooded in recent years with a number of different “concept” uniforms that get fan bases across the country excited about a revolutionary new look to only be let down when athletic directors or other personnel from a particular program shoot down the concept uniforms and saw they won’t be used in any games.

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However, there is good news to report for fans of the Ball State Cardinals who unveiled new all-black uniforms and matte helmets from Nike on Friday morning that is sure to excite the players, fans and alumni of the program in Muncie, Indiana.

Fresh after coming off a grueling summer conditioning session that saw them run 30, 110-yard sprints in the early hours, the Cardinals were treated to a fresh new look waiting for them in their lockers.

“You realize that something in there is big and kind of a big deal,” Tight end Sam Brunner tells the Indy Star. “I didn’t really know what it was until I walked in there, and yeah, everybody was just going crazy.”

“You realize that something in there is big and kind of a big deal,” Tight end Sam Brunner said. “I didn’t really know what it was until I walked in there, and yeah, everybody was just going crazy.”

“I see the program changing, bringing in things that we didn’t have before,” running back Jahwan Edwards said. “I always thought it was tradition to have white helmets. I see, winning, we can make things happen. Guys are grateful, ready to perform in those new helmets and new pants.”

If you buy into the belief of, “look good, play good,” Ball State could be in line for a another 10-win season. The Cardinals went 10-3 last season, going 7-1 in the Mid-American Conference and playing in the GoDaddy Bowl.

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