ECU Football Uniform Design Contest Completed

Fielding Miller, Dr. Mike Harris, Will Treadway, and Mike Houston

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East Carolina University’s Miller School of Entrepreneurship, in partnership with the Pirates’ football program, recently conducted and completed a uniform design competition.

Associate professor Dan Elliot hosted workshops for students in ECU’s School of Art & Design during the month of November. He provided feedback and tips on their respective designs, which had to be in compliance with NCAA and ECU guidelines.

The students presented their designs on November 9 to five judges, which included panel chair Fielding Miller, in the football team room inside the Ward Sports Medicine Building.

Entries were judged on the following criteria:

•Concept – the uniform has a clear meaning and story behind the design.

•Uniqueness – the uniform stands out compared to other college football uniforms and will be useful in recruiting.

•Versatility – the uniform pairs well with the uniforms that are currently being used, specifically, the white and purple uniforms since those are newer.

•Branding – the uniform clearly represents East Carolina University and abides by all ECU and NCAA guidelines.

“We really appreciate Fielding Miller for his continued support and initiating this project in conjunction with ECU’s Miller School of Entrepreneurship,” Pirate Head Football Coach Mike Houston said. “We are fortunate to have creative and talented students here who spent considerable time working on designs. This is one of several partnerships we have had with the Miller School to benefit not only our football program but all student-athletes.”

Will Treadaway’s creative work was selected as the winning entry and he will receive a $5,000 scholarship stipend for the spring semester. His design will be produced and make its debut in the 2022 season.

The remaining candidates earned a $500 academic certificate, also for use during the spring term.

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