'I got my shirt. I'm ready for Pasadena'

By Molly Blancett KVAL News

Summary

Hot off the presses: The first University of Oregon Rose Bowl shirts have hit the shelves. True to Pasadena, the design includes a palm tree and a Duck wearing a visor -- just like coach Chip Kelly.  

Story Published: Dec 4, 2009 at 12:53 PM PST

'I got my shirt. I'm ready for Pasadena'

SPRINGFIELD, Ore -- Hot off the presses: The first University of Oregon Rose Bowl shirts have hit the shelves.

True to Pasadena, the design includes a palm tree and a Duck wearing a visor -- just like coach Chip Kelly.   

 

The team at Identity By Sew On spent all night long printing more than 2,000 shirts.

"We are bringing in truck loads," said 'Identity By Sew On' Vice President Tyler Norman.

The company was ready for either outcome. They had a design for a Beaver Rose Bowl birth as well. The game was so close that Norman said they had to wait much longer than they had hoped for a clear winner.

"We were hoping to know by halftime, but obviously it was such a close game that we couldn't make the call then," said Norman.

The first shipment went out and 7 a.m. sharp. Less than an hour later, the shirts were on the shelves. Sleep-deprived fans showed up at 7:45 am to get their hands on one.

"I came here to get a hat to match this (a 1995 Rose Bowl Hat) and some t-shirts," said fan Phil Dibattista. "This is just awesome."

"I got my shirt," said fan Doug Henne. "I'm ready to roll. I'm ready for Pasadena."

It's a pure joy that will be shared by Duck fans throughout this holiday season.

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