The University of Houston paid homage to the city’s former NFL team, the Oilers, by sporting a similar uniform donned the “Luv Ya Blues” earlier this season.
However, the NFL is trying to put a stop to this alternate uniform after the league sent a cease-and-desist letter to the university this month, according to the Houston Chronicle’s Joseph Duarte.
This news comes one day after the Titans, who were formerly the Oilers, wore the throwback uniforms on Sunday. The Cougars wore the “Luv Ya Blues” back on Sept. 2 in their home opener.
According to NFL attorney Bonnie L. Jarrett, Houston’s usage of the uniforms “violates the intellectual property rights of the NFL” since the Titans now own the uniform.
It may be less likely Houston will wear the uniforms again because of this action from the NFL. Duarte reported that the Cougars took down various social media posts that included the “Luv Ya Blues,” and Houston hasn’t sold any merchandise with the uniform color scheme.
