adidas football unveils limited-edition SCLSU capsule collection to celebrate 20th anniversary of ‘The Waterboy®’

Bear in mind the time Bobby Boucher confirmed up at halftime and helped the SCLSU (South Central Louisiana State College) Mud Canine win the Bourbon Bowl?

The yr was 1998. SCLSU was down 17-0 on the half. An underdog story like no different, Bobby Boucher, aka “The Waterboy,” put his sideline days apart and went from loveable idiot to savior. Boucher threw the game-winning TD cross because the clock ran right down to zero, wining the Bourbon Bowl, 30-27 and have become the Mud Canine’ star and season MVP.

Years later, ‘The Waterboy’ is remembered as a traditional “must-see” sports activities film that transcends generations. To have a good time the 20^th anniversary of the movie’s unique launch and the legendary Mud Canine’ victory, adidas has fused sport and tradition by way of a artistic collaboration with Disney to introduce the restricted version adidas SCLSU and The Waterboy 20^th anniversary capsule assortment, that includes the adidas Bobby Boucher Mud Canine’ reproduction jersey.

The adidas Bobby Boucher Mud Canine’ reproduction jersey recreates the unique adidas Mud Canine’ uniforms worn within the movie. Centered across the traditional orange residence colorway, the jersey options Boucher’s title on the again, the #9 and the Bourbon Bowl Championship patch on the higher left chest. Further design particulars embrace the royal blue and white striping throughout the sleeves and neckline.

Rounding out this restricted version capsule assortment, key items of attire and equipment seen all through the 1998 traditional movie have been recreated for followers of Bobby Boucher and the Mud Canine, together with the Bobby Boucher Mud Canine’ reproduction jersey ($120), Coach Klein’s varsity jacket ($100), an SCLSU hat ($30) and SCLSU water bottles ($20). 

As a further nod to the 20^th anniversary, adidas will deliver the traditional film again to its roots and current genuine adidas SCLSU and ‘The Waterboy’ 20^th anniversary uniforms to College Lab Excessive Faculty (ULAB) soccer group in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. To finish the head-to-toe look from the film, adidas partnered with Riddell to mix the previous with the current by combining the state-of-the-art head safety within the new Riddell Pace and SpeedFlex helmets with the traditional look of the Mud Canine brand, premium decal striping and a excessive gloss end. The perfect-in-state ULAB soccer group will go from Cubs to Canine for a cultural crossover second that can have a good time the film’s milestone for his or her sport in opposition to Mentorship Academy on October 19.