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MUScoop => Hangin' at the Al => Topic started by: TallTitan34 on January 25, 2017, 01:32:25 PM

Title: Marquette Villanova T-Shirt
Post by: TallTitan34 on January 25, 2017, 01:32:25 PM
http://spiritshop.marquette.edu/

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C3Ch67SWgAAJlzM.jpg)

Dislike.  Act like you've been there.  Reminds me of VCU's #6 final ranking banner.

I would like to get my hands on that image of the crowd, however.
Title: Re: Marquette Villanova T-Shirt
Post by: 🏀 on January 25, 2017, 01:33:44 PM
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Title: Re: Marquette Villanova T-Shirt
Post by: mu03eng on January 25, 2017, 01:34:30 PM
god damnit, this is why we can't have nice things
Title: Re: Marquette Villanova T-Shirt
Post by: vogue65 on January 25, 2017, 01:37:01 PM
Does this mean we have a rivalry in the BE?
Title: Re: Marquette Villanova T-Shirt
Post by: robmufan on January 25, 2017, 01:43:18 PM
No way would I buy this! There isn't even a #1 next to the 'Nova name!!!!

This is just a bad idea. Instead of this inventory, lets put out some shirts in a stripped fashion on National MU day and call it even.
Title: Re: Marquette Villanova T-Shirt
Post by: muwarrior69 on January 25, 2017, 01:44:35 PM
Maybe we can hang it next to our 77 Championship banner.
Title: Re: Marquette Villanova T-Shirt
Post by: Galway Eagle on January 25, 2017, 01:44:53 PM
This is stupid. I was in favor of rushing the court but a tshirt is obnoxious.  Would be better to just sell some type of framed image or poster of the court rush
Title: Re: Marquette Villanova T-Shirt
Post by: mugoose on January 25, 2017, 01:46:22 PM
BOOOO. Dumb. and no #1? makes it even worse.

Title: Re: Marquette Villanova T-Shirt
Post by: MUFlutieEffect on January 25, 2017, 01:49:06 PM
At least I can appreciate the $10 price point...
Title: Re: Marquette Villanova T-Shirt
Post by: mu_hilltopper on January 25, 2017, 01:52:09 PM
Whoever came up with that t-shirt design .. fire them today.
Title: Re: Marquette Villanova T-Shirt
Post by: dgies9156 on January 25, 2017, 02:01:28 PM
Quote from: TallTitan34 on January 25, 2017, 01:32:25 PM
http://spiritshop.marquette.edu/

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C3Ch67SWgAAJlzM.jpg)
Dislike.  Act like you've been there. 

Exactly.

That Number 1 should be in our name when we have earned it.

Villanova and Creighton are just two small steps on the climb back to being an elite basketball program with a God-Given Right to be a contender for a National Title.

As much as I was excited for our guys, our team and our program, you gotta keep in mind what happened. We beat a very, very good team. We didn't earn anything worth hanging a banner over. We have a mountain to climb yet.

Here's to making sure Providence does not sneak up on us.

Or St. John's

Or the University of Lenti-Ponsetto.
Title: Re: Marquette Villanova T-Shirt
Post by: Mr. Nielsen on January 25, 2017, 02:05:55 PM
Well, if you can make a buck, why the heck not!
Title: Re: Marquette Villanova T-Shirt
Post by: Frenns Liquor Depot on January 25, 2017, 02:06:11 PM
I still think the shirt I bought from MU at the Final Four is cursed - I can't imagine buying one for a weekday conference win (even as fun as it was).
Title: Re: Marquette Villanova T-Shirt
Post by: MattyWarrior on January 25, 2017, 04:01:08 PM
Does anyone else do that? Thumbs down
Title: Re: Marquette Villanova T-Shirt
Post by: mileskishnish72 on January 25, 2017, 04:04:12 PM
Maybe they could check the BE standings and make a shirt that says "We're #4!"
Title: Re: Marquette Villanova T-Shirt
Post by: Eldon on January 25, 2017, 04:13:16 PM
Quote from: BagpipingBoxer on January 25, 2017, 01:44:53 PM
This is stupid. I was in favor of rushing the court but a tshirt is obnoxious.  Would be better to just sell some type of framed image or poster of the court rush

This is a fantastic idea.

The t-shirt, however, is brutal.  Whoever said that it reminds them of the VCU #6 banner nailed it.  Great win, but sheesh.  MU is a big boy program.  Give yourself some credit.
Title: Re: Marquette Villanova T-Shirt
Post by: JamilJaeJamailJrJuan on January 25, 2017, 04:14:33 PM
That's a terrible shirt.  But as others have said, awesome picture. 
Title: Re: Marquette Villanova T-Shirt
Post by: jesmu84 on January 25, 2017, 04:25:00 PM
All over twitter last night

Edit: I apologize. It's not the EXACT picture as the one from OP. But it's close

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C3Bdr2fWIAAOVou.jpg:large)
Title: Re: Marquette Villanova T-Shirt
Post by: TallTitan34 on January 25, 2017, 04:35:27 PM
Thanks jesmu84!
Title: Re: Marquette Villanova T-Shirt
Post by: buckchuckler on January 25, 2017, 04:39:10 PM
Wow.  That is terrible.  It was a huge win, but still a regular season win.  Where is the Creighton T-shirt?
Title: Re: Marquette Villanova T-Shirt
Post by: Boards on January 25, 2017, 04:53:58 PM
What is this GARBAGE!!! I was riding such a high after an elite win but I would have rather lost than see this atrocity. This can't be real right? We're all being trolled right? I mean come on Marquette WTF are you thinking with this? If anyone outside of the MU community sees this the internet will have a FIELD DAY. Embarrassed.  :'(
Title: Re: Marquette Villanova T-Shirt
Post by: muwarrior69 on January 25, 2017, 04:56:42 PM
I would not fret about it. Marquette will be put in the bracket that plays in Beijing.
Title: Re: Marquette Villanova T-Shirt
Post by: NickelDimer on January 25, 2017, 04:56:55 PM
That's the most embarrassing sports related thing I have seen in a long time. This will (should?) be used to torment MU Hoops for a long time. Pathetic
Title: Re: Marquette Villanova T-Shirt
Post by: Loose Cannon on January 25, 2017, 05:31:38 PM
Quote from: mupanther on January 25, 2017, 02:05:55 PM
Well, if you can make a buck, why the heck not!


Image.
Title: Re: Marquette Villanova T-Shirt
Post by: chapman on January 25, 2017, 06:21:48 PM
I remember downloading a wonderful wallpaper from the MU athletics site when we beat #2 UConn in the first BE game.  So much better than a horrendous t-shirt.
Title: Re: Marquette Villanova T-Shirt
Post by: real chili 83 on January 25, 2017, 06:30:53 PM
Just sucks.
Title: Re: Marquette Villanova T-Shirt
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on January 25, 2017, 07:42:29 PM
Quote from: Blueprint on January 25, 2017, 04:01:08 PM
Does anyone else do that? Thumbs down

It's very big at football schools. Pretty much any big win gets its own t-shirt.

Versions of this one are still floating around College Station:

(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/236x/fd/47/f6/fd47f665cba4bb7cf894da75a800ea1b.jpg)
Title: Re: Marquette Villanova T-Shirt
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on January 25, 2017, 07:44:37 PM
MU will be launching the surplus of those shirts in the t-shirt toss in a week.
Title: Re: Marquette Villanova T-Shirt
Post by: Eldon on January 25, 2017, 08:18:33 PM
Well look on the bright side of these t-shirts.

If Stan Johnson or some other assistant wants to give one to a recruit, it's highly likely that the recruit will turn it down.
Title: Re: Marquette Villanova T-Shirt
Post by: vogue65 on January 26, 2017, 07:51:28 AM
Those who know, know, those who don't know, don't know.
I'm for subtle.
Title: Re: Marquette Villanova T-Shirt
Post by: cheebs09 on January 26, 2017, 07:57:06 AM
Quote from: Dr. Blackheart on January 25, 2017, 07:44:37 PM
MU will be launching the surplus of those shirts in the t-shirt toss in a week.

It may be the next big giveaway. First 50 fans at the Providence game get one.
Title: Re: Marquette Villanova T-Shirt
Post by: SuddenSam on January 26, 2017, 08:04:11 AM
Great storm image, Al & Co. smiling down from their banners above.
Title: Re: Marquette Villanova T-Shirt
Post by: wadesworld on January 26, 2017, 08:10:35 AM
The things we spend our time complaining about...
Title: Re: Marquette Villanova T-Shirt
Post by: dgies9156 on January 26, 2017, 08:17:53 AM
If I was Jay Wright, I'd buy 13 of them and spread them around my locker room as motivation. Make my guys wear these shirts for a few days as a reminder.
Title: Re: Marquette Villanova T-Shirt
Post by: PistolPete on January 26, 2017, 10:40:14 AM
The spirit shop as a whole is flat out embarrassing* so this comes as no surprise.

*with the rare exception being Jumpman apparel, of which there is little
Title: Re: Marquette Villanova T-Shirt
Post by: warriorchick on January 26, 2017, 10:55:17 AM
Quote from: PistolPete on January 26, 2017, 10:40:14 AM
The spirit shop as a whole is flat out embarrassing* so this comes as no surprise.

*with the rare exception being Jumpman apparel, of which there is little

Why do you say that?

It's quite an improvement from my days as a student, where the spirit wear consisted a couple of racks of generic-looking tees and sweatshirts in the bookstore next to the Varsity Theatre.
Title: Re: Marquette Villanova T-Shirt
Post by: 4everwarriors on January 26, 2017, 11:07:35 AM
I'm wit Gary man, act lke ya fookin' been der before, hey?
Title: Re: Marquette Villanova T-Shirt
Post by: PistolPete on January 26, 2017, 11:08:43 AM
Quote from: warriorchick on January 26, 2017, 10:55:17 AM
Why do you say that?

It's quite an improvement from my days as a student, where the spirit wear consisted a couple of racks of generic-looking tees and sweatshirts in the bookstore next to the Varsity Theatre.

Would you wear this? It looks like it was produced by an ink-jet printer and ironed on. Give me a break. Scribble font and aggressive chickens aren't for me but that is my personal opinion.

Look I know these are Champagne problems, but this is more of a broader conversation about our brand. MU is a proud institution and IMO the Spirit Shop's offering falls well short of duly representing it.
Title: Re: Marquette Villanova T-Shirt
Post by: warriorchick on January 26, 2017, 11:57:39 AM
Quote from: PistolPete on January 26, 2017, 11:08:43 AM
Would you wear this? It looks like it was produced by an ink-jet printer and ironed on. Give me a break. Scribble font and aggressive chickens aren't for me but that is my personal opinion.

Look I know these are Champagne problems, but this is more of a broader conversation about our brand. MU is a proud institution and IMO the Spirit Shop's offering falls well short of duly representing it.

Anyone can go into a store and pick out one ugly outfit.
Title: Re: Marquette Villanova T-Shirt
Post by: mu03eng on January 26, 2017, 12:10:17 PM
Quote from: PistolPete on January 26, 2017, 11:08:43 AM
Would you wear this? It looks like it was produced by an ink-jet printer and ironed on. Give me a break. Scribble font and aggressive chickens aren't for me but that is my personal opinion.

Look I know these are Champagne problems, but this is more of a broader conversation about our brand. MU is a proud institution and IMO the Spirit Shop's offering falls well short of duly representing it.

So the kids cleared off your lawn to give you time to find a single shirt you don't like as representative of the spirit shop?
Title: Re: Marquette Villanova T-Shirt
Post by: wadesworld on January 26, 2017, 12:11:12 PM
Quote from: 4everwarriors on January 26, 2017, 11:07:35 AM
I'm wit Gary man, act lke ya fookin' been der before, hey?

We hadn't.
Title: Re: Marquette Villanova T-Shirt
Post by: TallTitan34 on January 26, 2017, 12:41:49 PM
In fairness to PistolPete, much of the non Nike, Under Armour, brand name stuff looks pretty basic.

You can find some good stuff but a lot is meh.
Title: Re: Marquette Villanova T-Shirt
Post by: PistolPete on January 26, 2017, 01:10:23 PM
Quote from: mu03eng on January 26, 2017, 12:10:17 PM
So the kids cleared off your lawn to give you time to find a single shirt you don't like as representative of the spirit shop?

Nice! (I am four years your junior based on your handle btw). My apologies if I hurt your feelings, I'd argue that the shirt is actually quite representative of the spirit shop's collection hence why I chose it. If you don't think their merchandise is out of touch, we'll have to agree to disagree.
Title: Re: Marquette Villanova T-Shirt
Post by: brewcity77 on January 26, 2017, 01:19:26 PM
I'm going to echo some of Pete's sentiments regarding the Spirit Shop. First, the apparel available on campus pales in comparison to what you can get online. Second, the prices at the official Marquette website are often not as good as you'll find on other sites, even though it's pretty clear (when you check multiple sites) they are using the same distributor. Third, it's really, really tough to find a nice looking zip up hoodie. I mean...really difficult. The zip-up selection is downright awful. I can only imagine that other people looking for specific things find similar difficulties.

Is it better than it once was? Sure. But when I can't find a single gold zip-up hoodie in the Shop or on the Internet, that's just silly. They could still use a lot of work improving their stock and options.
Title: Re: Marquette Villanova T-Shirt
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on January 26, 2017, 01:26:31 PM
Quote from: TallTitan34 on January 26, 2017, 12:41:49 PM
In fairness to PistolPete, much of the non Nike, Under Armour, brand name stuff looks pretty basic.

You can find some good stuff but a lot is meh.

Having worked for four different universities and visited dozens more (I always buy a souvenir in my first trip) this is universally true about all spirit shops.

Quote from: brewcity77 on January 26, 2017, 01:19:26 PM
I'm going to echo some of Pete's sentiments regarding the Spirit Shop. First, the apparel available on campus pales in comparison to what you can get online. Second, the prices at the official Marquette website are often not as good as you'll find on other sites, even though it's pretty clear (when you check multiple sites) they are using the same distributor. Third, it's really, really tough to find a nice looking zip up hoodie. I mean...really difficult. The zip-up selection is downright awful. I can only imagine that other people looking for specific things find similar difficulties.

Is it better than it once was? Sure. But when I can't find a single gold zip-up hoodie in the Shop or on the Internet, that's just silly. They could still use a lot of work improving their stock and options.

This is also universally true. Except the bit about zip up hoodies, that I have no idea about
Title: Re: Marquette Villanova T-Shirt
Post by: mu03eng on January 26, 2017, 01:32:49 PM
Quote from: PistolPete on January 26, 2017, 01:10:23 PM
Nice! (I am four years your junior based on your handle btw). My apologies if I hurt your feelings, I'd argue that the shirt is actually quite representative of the spirit shop's collection hence why I chose it. If you don't think their merchandise is out of touch, we'll have to agree to disagree.

eh, I'm just not gonna get my knickers in a twist over the selection at the spirit shop. It's not better or worse than most universities and I can find enough stuff for what I need for games and casual wear.

If we're airing grievances, I will concede that in 2017 it's maddening that the website has completely different inventory than what is in the actual store.
Title: Re: Marquette Villanova T-Shirt
Post by: PistolPete on January 26, 2017, 01:52:24 PM
Quote from: mu03eng on January 26, 2017, 01:32:49 PM
eh, I'm just not gonna get my knickers in a twist over the selection at the spirit shop. It's not better or worse than most universities and I can find enough stuff for what I need for games and casual wear.

If we're airing grievances, I will concede that in 2017 it's maddening that the website has completely different inventory than what is in the actual store.

You are just a cooler cucumber than I. It's more about branding and exposure, e.g. spotting an MU cap at the airport and initiating a conversation (which I do when provided the opportunity). I'd contribute far more of my expendable income to MU merchandise if the offering were more attractive.

I seem to find the 'Motion W' everywhere I look in Chicago. Sure, their student body/alumni base is considerably larger, but I'd also argue that UW's branding is far superior to MU's. Maybe that's due to resource allocation?

To your second point - and I could be wrong - but I believe the Spirit Shop and the web store are actually separate entities.
Title: Re: Marquette Villanova T-Shirt
Post by: TallTitan34 on January 26, 2017, 01:56:48 PM
Quote from: mu03eng on January 26, 2017, 01:32:49 PM
If we're airing grievances, I will concede that in 2017 it's maddening that the website has completely different inventory than what is in the actual store.

The Spirit Shop itself has its own website separate from the Fanatics online store that most colleges run through.  The Spirit Shop website has what is actually in the store.  The other does not.

http://spiritshop.marquette.edu/

http://shop.marquette.edu/
Title: Re: Marquette Villanova T-Shirt
Post by: MUBurrow on January 26, 2017, 02:09:54 PM
Yeah, Imma back up Pete as well. I think the important point is that we're not looking for some extravagant plethora of offerings that are even on par with a huge Big 10 school or some other national-appeal programs.  The marginal utility is there for those schools to invest way more than I would expect from MU on that front. But the MU offerings and branding seems schizophrenic sometimes.

For all of MU's branding reliance on tradition and history, there seems to be a distinct lack of apparel that is in line with that focus. One of my favorite purchases from the MU spirit shop was a navy Golden Avalanche football t-shirt I bought there about 5 years ago, and I get shout outs for it whenever I wear it.  I think whoever designs the apparel offerings would be better off going through the archives and recreating the exact same designs they were stocking anywhere from 50-20 years ago (even minus the warrior references) than the kind of "not retro but not modern, either" merch we have now.
Title: Re: Marquette Villanova T-Shirt
Post by: mu03eng on January 26, 2017, 02:12:46 PM
Quote from: MUBurrow on January 26, 2017, 02:09:54 PM
Yeah, Imma back up Pete as well. I think the important point is that we're not looking for some extravagant plethora of offerings that are even on par with a huge Big 10 school or some other national-appeal programs.  The marginal utility is there for those schools to invest way more than I would expect from MU on that front. But the MU offerings and branding seems schizophrenic sometimes.

For all of MU's branding reliance on tradition and history, there seems to be a distinct lack of apparel that is in line with that focus. One of my favorite purchases from the MU spirit shop was a navy Golden Avalanche football t-shirt I bought there about 5 years ago, and I get shout outs for it whenever I wear it.  I think whoever designs the apparel offerings would be better off going through the archives and recreating the exact same designs they were stocking anywhere from 50-20 years ago (even minus the warrior references) than the kind of "not retro but not modern, either" merch we have now.

I think it's a question of target audiences. I'm assuming they get a lot more current students buying stuff than alumni...so they are going to tailor to their interests. I would definitely buy stuff that was sans golden chicken and retro without being Warriors, but I'm not sure I'm the target audience either.
Title: Re: Marquette Villanova T-Shirt
Post by: mu03eng on January 26, 2017, 02:13:15 PM
Quote from: TallTitan34 on January 26, 2017, 01:56:48 PM
The Spirit Shop itself has its own website separate from the Fanatics online store that most colleges run through.  The Spirit Shop website has what is actually in the store.  The other does not.

http://spiritshop.marquette.edu/

http://shop.marquette.edu/

huh, never knew that...thanks
Title: Re: Marquette Villanova T-Shirt
Post by: warriorchick on January 26, 2017, 02:52:38 PM
Quote from: PistolPete on January 26, 2017, 01:52:24 PM

I seem to find the 'Motion W' everywhere I look in Chicago. Sure, their student body/alumni base is considerably larger, but I'd also argue that UW's branding is far superior to MU's. Maybe that's due to resource allocation?


You can buy UW spirit wear on any website that sells college clothing (including Victoria's Secret). There are only about 50-75 universities for which this is true.  You are never going to get that kind of market saturation for a school that has less than 20% of the alumni base UW has (not even including the folks that glom on because they went to Parkside, etc.), as well as no football program.  If you have 50K+ season ticket holders to outfit every season, you are going to sell more stuff.

Given the limited market for Marquette gear, I think the selection is great. They carry every major brand  -Nike, Under Armour, Cutter and Buck, etc. If anything, I wish they would sell a few more non-label things, because I might think about buying my nephew in Colorado a $25 hoodie on a lark, but I would hesitate on dropping $75.  And while you might complain that their selection is "boring", the buyers have to make sure they can sell at least a minimum order.  If a buyer at the spirit shop takes a risk and buys 100 unusual hoodies that don't sell, that is a significant hit.  Not so much over at UW.

Can you give me an example of what you think is a good item that MU doesn't sell?  Also, when was the last time you were actually in the Spirit Shop?
Title: Re: Marquette Villanova T-Shirt
Post by: teamdee on January 26, 2017, 03:14:45 PM
relax, its a regular season win
Title: Re: Marquette Villanova T-Shirt
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on January 26, 2017, 03:18:07 PM
NC State prints t-shirts for beating #17 Duke

http://www.sbnation.com/college-basketball/2017/1/25/14382916/nc-state-duke-tshirts-bookstore-dennis-smith-jr (http://www.sbnation.com/college-basketball/2017/1/25/14382916/nc-state-duke-tshirts-bookstore-dennis-smith-jr)

So....
Title: Re: Marquette Villanova T-Shirt
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on January 26, 2017, 03:24:35 PM
Again, I don't think people here have seen a lot of other spirit shops. It's is pretty good by comparison
Title: Re: Marquette Villanova T-Shirt
Post by: Loose Cannon on January 26, 2017, 03:30:52 PM


  I think Wojo can use these the next time he has to demote the team to practice in the Park.
Title: Re: Marquette Villanova T-Shirt
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on January 26, 2017, 03:32:19 PM
Quote from: warriorchick on January 26, 2017, 02:52:38 PM
You can buy UW spirit wear on any website that sells college clothing (including Victoria's Secret). There are only about 50-75 universities for which this is true.  You are never going to get that kind of market saturation for a school that has less than 20% of the alumni base UW has (not even including the folks that glom on because they went to Parkside, etc.), as well as no football program.  If you have 50K+ season ticket holders to outfit every season, you are going to sell more stuff.

Plus, the UW Spirit Shop has way more locations than we do!

(http://media.salon.com/2015/06/walmart-620x412.jpg)
Title: Re: Marquette Villanova T-Shirt
Post by: PistolPete on January 26, 2017, 03:36:50 PM
Quote from: warriorchick on January 26, 2017, 02:52:38 PM
Can you give me an example of what you think is a good item that MU doesn't sell?  Also, when was the last time you were actually in the Spirit Shop?

I've physically set foot in the Spirit Shop at least once a year for the last 14 years.

I can even refer to Spirit Shop offerings of years past, including the powder blue National Championship 30th anniversary tee and D Wade navy blue jersey tee.
Title: Re: Marquette Villanova T-Shirt
Post by: keefe on January 26, 2017, 04:11:48 PM
Quote from: TAMU Eagle on January 26, 2017, 01:26:31 PM
Having worked for four different universities and visited dozens more (I always buy a souvenir in my first trip) this is universally true about all spirit shops.

This is also universally true. Except the bit about zip up hoodies, that I have no idea about

Universal??

If you ever get to Boston check out the Harvard Coop. The breadth, depth, and quality of merchandise is staggering.

And in Ann Arbor the Michigan machine generates more revenue off of its brand than a banana republic does in a decade.

Whether apparel, or for automotive or home, there are schools who know how to capitalize on the brand.
Title: Re: Marquette Villanova T-Shirt
Post by: warriorchick on January 26, 2017, 04:39:15 PM
Quote from: keefe on January 26, 2017, 04:11:48 PM
Universal??

If you ever get to Boston check out the Harvard Coop. The breadth, depth, and quality of merchandise is staggering.

And in Ann Arbor the Michigan machine generates more revenue off of its brand than a banana republic does in a decade.

Whether apparel, or for automotive or home, there are schools who know how to capitalize on the brand.

Marquette is neither Harvard nor Michigan on a number of levels.

It's no big deal to have 500 different t-shirts if you sell 200,000 of them a year.

Title: Re: Marquette Villanova T-Shirt
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on January 26, 2017, 04:49:05 PM
Quote from: keefe on January 26, 2017, 04:11:48 PM
Universal??

If you ever get to Boston check out the Harvard Coop. The breadth, depth, and quality of merchandise is staggering.

And in Ann Arbor the Michigan machine generates more revenue off of its brand than a banana republic does in a decade.

Whether apparel, or for automotive or home, there are schools who know how to capitalize on the brand.

Must I really explain that by universal I meant a vast majority, not actually 100%?
Title: Re: Marquette Villanova T-Shirt
Post by: barfolomew on January 26, 2017, 05:04:16 PM
Since we have gotten as specific as dissecting the breadth of the zip up hoodie selection, I'll admit now that I am just waiting for one particular item from the Spirit Shop.

Gray t-shirt, XL, reading:

Marquette Football
Undefeated since 1960

Unfortunately, I missed the boat on this bad boy: http://www.si.com/extra-mustard/2014/09/01/sports-authority-marquette-football-t-shirt (http://www.si.com/extra-mustard/2014/09/01/sports-authority-marquette-football-t-shirt)
Title: Re: Marquette Villanova T-Shirt
Post by: MUDPT on January 26, 2017, 05:11:15 PM
Quote from: PistolPete on January 26, 2017, 03:36:50 PM
I've physically set foot in the Spirit Shop at least once a year for the last 14 years.

I can even refer to Spirit Shop offerings of years past, including the powder blue National Championship 30th anniversary tee and D Wade navy blue jersey tee.

Those were both give a ways at game. The 30th anniversary was the 2007 Pitt game. The wade shirseys was, I think, the 2006 Georgetown game. They may have sold those too, but they were definitely free at the game.
Title: Re: Marquette Villanova T-Shirt
Post by: TallTitan34 on January 26, 2017, 06:56:57 PM
Quote from: MUDPT on January 26, 2017, 05:11:15 PM
Those were both give a ways at game. The 30th anniversary was the 2007 Pitt game. The wade shirseys was, I think, the 2006 Georgetown game. They may have sold those too, but they were definitely free at the game.

Yup both.
Title: Re: Marquette Villanova T-Shirt
Post by: ChitownSpaceForRent on January 26, 2017, 07:06:32 PM
Quote from: brewcity77 on January 26, 2017, 01:19:26 PM
I'm going to echo some of Pete's sentiments regarding the Spirit Shop. First, the apparel available on campus pales in comparison to what you can get online. Second, the prices at the official Marquette website are often not as good as you'll find on other sites, even though it's pretty clear (when you check multiple sites) they are using the same distributor. Third, it's really, really tough to find a nice looking zip up hoodie. I mean...really difficult. The zip-up selection is downright awful. I can only imagine that other people looking for specific things find similar difficulties.

Is it better than it once was? Sure. But when I can't find a single gold zip-up hoodie in the Shop or on the Internet, that's just silly. They could still use a lot of work improving their stock and options.

Really? I was looking for one last year, walked in, found a great one that I wear all the time, and walked out. Also had the zip up hoodie warmups from 2011-12, I lost it but that was probably my favorite Marquette apparel that I owned.
Title: Re: Marquette Villanova T-Shirt
Post by: PistolPete on January 26, 2017, 07:36:32 PM
Quote from: MUDPT on January 26, 2017, 05:11:15 PM
Those were both give a ways at game. The 30th anniversary was the 2007 Pitt game. The wade shirseys was, I think, the 2006 Georgetown game. They may have sold those too, but they were definitely free at the game.

And? So, the complimentary giveaways were (IMO) among the most coveted items in recent memory... much more so than what is being sold in the Spirit Shop.

Whoever designed those shirts is sorely missed.
Title: Re: Marquette Villanova T-Shirt
Post by: Cooby Snacks on January 26, 2017, 07:46:04 PM
Quote from: ChitownSpaceForRent on January 26, 2017, 07:06:32 PM
Also had the zip up hoodie warmups from 2011-12, I lost it but that was probably my favorite Marquette apparel that I owned.

That's a shame. If it's any consolation, I'm still getting plenty of use and enjoyment out of mine.
Title: Re: Marquette Villanova T-Shirt
Post by: keefe on January 26, 2017, 08:01:48 PM
Quote from: TAMU Eagle on January 26, 2017, 04:49:05 PM
Must I really explain that by universal I meant a vast majority, not actually 100%?

But universal does mean 100%...

Precision matters
Title: Re: Marquette Villanova T-Shirt
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on January 26, 2017, 09:38:32 PM
Quote from: keefe on January 26, 2017, 08:01:48 PM
But universal does mean 100%...

Precision matters

If I put it in a haiku, could I claim poetic license?
Title: Re: Marquette Villanova T-Shirt
Post by: MUDPT on January 26, 2017, 10:46:51 PM
Quote from: PistolPete on January 26, 2017, 07:36:32 PM
And? So, the complimentary giveaways were (IMO) among the most coveted items in recent memory... much more so than what is being sold in the Spirit Shop.

Whoever designed those shirts is sorely missed.

You said you've been in the Spirit Store and mentioned two items where there's a pretty good chance they were never actually sold in the store...

Spirit Store is fine.  I wish they had more MU centric items.  Most of their stuff is made is made universally with the Marquette just stamped on.  I've thought they should make a shirt with the state of Wisconsin with the MU logo inside and a basketball where Milwaukee is.  They made a similar shirt to give out a soccer game this year.  I tweeted at the athletic department if we could buy them somewhere and heard nothing back.
Title: Re: Marquette Villanova T-Shirt
Post by: PistolPete on January 27, 2017, 01:00:33 AM
Quote from: MUDPT on January 26, 2017, 10:46:51 PM
You said you've been in the Spirit Store and mentioned two items where there's a pretty good chance they were never actually sold in the store...

Spirit Store is fine.  I wish they had more MU centric items.  Most of their stuff is made is made universally with the Marquette just stamped on.  I've thought they should make a shirt with the state of Wisconsin with the MU logo inside and a basketball where Milwaukee is.  They made a similar shirt to give out a soccer game this year.  I tweeted at the athletic department if we could buy them somewhere and heard nothing back.

There's actually a 0% chance these tees were not sold in store
Title: Re: Marquette Villanova T-Shirt
Post by: mu03eng on January 27, 2017, 07:25:15 AM
It's amazing what winning does for a program, Scoop is trying to out Scoop itself 3 days after defeating the number 1 team in the country.

Scoop on my friends!

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Title: Re: Marquette Villanova T-Shirt
Post by: TallTitan34 on January 30, 2017, 04:02:51 PM
Either the spirit shop stopped selling the shirt or they sold out.  Don't see it on their site anymore.
Title: Re: Marquette Villanova T-Shirt
Post by: TallTitan34 on January 30, 2017, 04:03:11 PM
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Title: Re: Marquette Villanova T-Shirt
Post by: Herman Cain on January 30, 2017, 05:50:51 PM
Quote from: warriorchick on January 26, 2017, 02:52:38 PM
You can buy UW spirit wear on any website that sells college clothing (including Victoria's Secret). There are only about 50-75 universities for which this is true.  You are never going to get that kind of market saturation for a school that has less than 20% of the alumni base UW has (not even including the folks that glom on because they went to Parkside, etc.), as well as no football program.  If you have 50K+ season ticket holders to outfit every season, you are going to sell more stuff.

Given the limited market for Marquette gear, I think the selection is great. They carry every major brand  -Nike, Under Armour, Cutter and Buck, etc. If anything, I wish they would sell a few more non-label things, because I might think about buying my nephew in Colorado a $25 hoodie on a lark, but I would hesitate on dropping $75.  And while you might complain that their selection is "boring", the buyers have to make sure they can sell at least a minimum order.  If a buyer at the spirit shop takes a risk and buys 100 unusual hoodies that don't sell, that is a significant hit.  Not so much over at UW.

Can you give me an example of what you think is a good item that MU doesn't sell?  Also, when was the last time you were actually in the Spirit Shop?
Our spirit shop is great. I would like it if we did a redesign of the eagle logo so we had something a bit more iconic than that chicken hawk thing we have now, have the students vote on it etc.
Title: Re: Marquette Villanova T-Shirt
Post by: mu_hilltopper on January 30, 2017, 06:58:56 PM
I don't understand that Butler t-shirt.  They aren't #1.  Was that a spoof?
Title: Re: Marquette Villanova T-Shirt
Post by: g0lden3agle on January 30, 2017, 07:05:37 PM
Quote from: mu_hilltopper on January 30, 2017, 06:58:56 PM
I don't understand that Butler t-shirt.  They aren't #1.  Was that a spoof?

*Closes eyes real tight*

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Title: Re: Marquette Villanova T-Shirt
Post by: deerchaser on January 30, 2017, 07:29:36 PM
Quote from: mu_hilltopper on January 30, 2017, 06:58:56 PM
I don't understand that Butler t-shirt.  They aren't #1.  Was that a spoof?

Gonzaga...
Title: Re: Marquette Villanova T-Shirt
Post by: WOJOSWARRIORS77 on January 30, 2017, 08:27:23 PM
Make the t-shirts in white, gold, championship blue, and dark blue, and use them on National Marquette day for the stripes thing vs Xavier.
Title: Re: Marquette Villanova T-Shirt
Post by: Disco Hippie on January 30, 2017, 09:27:31 PM
Quote from: PTM on January 25, 2017, 01:33:44 PM
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Could not agree more!  WOJO should have veto power over this and creating it flies in the face of his post-game comments. We are not a D2 or D3 program!  We are a high major for Christ's sake!  Why can't they start acting like it!   Sure it was a great W but if we don't dance it will be completely meaningless in the whole scheme of things.  Is it really that big of deal?  Come on!
Title: Re: Marquette Villanova T-Shirt
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on January 30, 2017, 10:00:37 PM
I don't like the shirt, but the win was a big deal. We've never beaten a #1 during the regular season before.
Title: Re: Marquette Villanova T-Shirt
Post by: Eldon on February 03, 2017, 12:01:09 PM
These t-shirts are (thankfully) no longer on the Spirit Shop's website.  Are they no longer available because the shirts sucked so hard or because we've had some games since the Nova win?
Title: Re: Marquette Villanova T-Shirt
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on February 03, 2017, 02:19:35 PM
Quote from: Eldon on February 03, 2017, 12:01:09 PM
These t-shirts are (thankfully) no longer on the Spirit Shop's website.  Are they no longer available because the shirts sucked so hard or because we've had some games since the Nova win?

They were in such high demand that they ran out of stock
Title: Re: Marquette Villanova T-Shirt
Post by: Billy Hoyle on February 03, 2017, 03:03:16 PM
Quote from: Blueprint on January 25, 2017, 04:01:08 PM
Does anyone else do that? Thumbs down

Syracuse makes shirts for anything and everything but they're independent individuals doing it, not the university.

And here we laughed at Bucky for their #1 (for 48 hours) shirt.
Title: Re: Marquette Villanova T-Shirt
Post by: PistolPete on May 01, 2017, 03:01:46 PM
Apparently the Spirit Shop is now selling Badger gear ?-( 

Stay hot
Title: Re: Marquette Villanova T-Shirt
Post by: ChitownSpaceForRent on May 01, 2017, 03:18:47 PM
Quote from: PistolPete on May 01, 2017, 03:01:46 PM
Apparently the Spirit Shop is now selling Badger gear ?-( 

Stay hot

That ain't the spirit shop. Those are random companies that sell their crap in the AMU from time to time.
Title: Re: Marquette Villanova T-Shirt
Post by: PistolPete on May 01, 2017, 04:24:54 PM
Quote from: ChitownSpaceForRent on May 01, 2017, 03:18:47 PM
That ain't the spirit shop. Those are random companies that sell their crap in the AMU from time to time.

Touche
Title: Re: Marquette Villanova T-Shirt
Post by: Warrior Code on May 01, 2017, 05:04:45 PM
WOOF

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Title: Re: Marquette Villanova T-Shirt
Post by: rocket surgeon on May 01, 2017, 07:31:28 PM
Just part of the, there ain't no losers and everyone should get a trophy crowd, eyn'er?
Title: Spirit Shop
Post by: PistolPete on December 01, 2017, 10:52:10 AM
I called the Spirit Shop this morning to order a pair of game shorts - one of their very few attractive offerings - only to find out they 'aren't carrying them this year'. Lol. Sad!
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