Not much news here, admittedly, but we know the subject is of, ahem, significant interest to lots of fans so we'll share it nonetheless. Source: Andy McNamara, UO's assistant director of media services for football:

@nikeblog @DanRubenstein Not sure it will happen before the opener, but let's just say a certain element will be RIDONCULOUS — Andy McNamara (@McNamaraEUG) August 14, 2012

What could be more ridonculous than the liquid metal helmets the Ducks debuted in the Rose Bowl? Sounds like we'll find out this season.

Nike Blog's reply:

As long as one of the UO uniforms is invisible and one is real duck feathers, I'm happy. @seth_prince @McNamaraUO @DanRubenstein — Nikeblog.com (@nikeblog) August 14, 2012

FYI:

often has news about all things Swoosh related, especially uniforms. Rubenstein is host of the always enjoyable

. Entertaining stuff on both sites; check them out.

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