The New England Patriots will embrace a classic look next season, a move that was made possible with the removal of the one-shell rule earlier this year. The Patriots Hall of Fame announced on Twitter that next season, the team will wear the classic red Pat Patriot jerseys. This will mark the first time the Patriots will wear these jerseys since 2012.

The Classic Red Pat Jerseys Were Last Worn By the New England Patriots In 2012

The one-shell rule that was restricting the types of helmets players could wear was put in place by the NFL for the 2013 season to further emphasize player safety. The league believed that a worn-in helmet was safer than a new one, but recently, it rescinded the rule so teams could have a second helmet option going into 2022. This also meant that each franchise had limited time to apply for a second helmet.

The Patriots made sure their popular red throwback uniforms will be in the rotation for the 2022 season. The red uniforms were worn by the Patriots from 1960 to 1993 when New England decided that its jerseys should get a new design. It was focused around the blue and silver colors and the current Flying Elvis logo that all became the franchise’s symbol ever since.

The New England Patriots Will Be Using the Red Throwbacks for the Fourth Time

New England has used its red throwback jerseys three times until now. The Patriots first wore them in 1994, during the league’s 75th anniversary season. Some eight years later, in 2002, they brought them back for a one-off against the Detroit Lions. Finally, the team decided the throwbacks should become an alternate jersey in 2009, and that was the case until the one-shell rule was put in place.

So far, the Patriots haven’t announced if the popular Pat Patriot helmet would make a return along with the jerseys, but according to experts, the signs point to such an eventuality because of the red throwbacks making their return.

So far, it has been a very special season for the Charlotte 49ers baseball team. Their coach, Robert Woodard, recently said in an interview that the team has been a special group of people since their first meeting back in September. Currently, Charlotte is 37-16 and ranked 18th in the nation.

The Charlotte 49ers Baseball Team Got the USA Regular Season Conference Title

This is the first time the Charlotte 49ers baseball team has received the Conference title since 2013. While some experts predicted a much worse season, the team has proven them all wrong by defying the odds. Austin Knight, who is an infielder for the 49ers, has recently stated that despite the predictions saying they wouldn’t even make the tournament, the team won the conference and made a great accomplishment. Coach Woodard has also stated that no one could ever take the victory in the 2021 regular-season Conference USA championship away from the team. Still, he cautioned that the real challenges were yet to come.

The Charlotte 49ers Baseball Team Played So Well That They Are Now Among the Teams Considered to Host the NCAA Regional

According to coach Woodard, the team has more to show to the fans because they haven’t even played their best yet. He believes that during this last season, the players did not reach the peak of their abilities. He added that the longer they get to play, the more opportunities they will have to find their limit and demonstrate their full capabilities to the fans.

The C-USA Tournament is fast approaching, but the Charlotte 49ers will have one more homestand when they host UNC Wilmington. Apparently, there will be no attendance capacity, and the fans will have their last chance to see their team play on campus during this season. Knight has said that it would feel great to get everyone on the benches and pack the Hayes. According to him, this will give the players all the adrenaline and good vibes they need to show their top game.