New Logo and colors?
- Thread starter Land Shark
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If the "design" is the same (which sucks by the way, our "design" is cheesy as hell) does that mean the "quality" or colors will be better? (And by quality I mean on par with other college teams instead of high school)
Too late, several store owners already know about it and are expecting to see the merchandise.
Although, this merchandise isn't new.......
I have a feeling I missed a lot on the other end of the table talking while talking with Jeremy and his wife.
Zip it?
Don't make me send Mrs.ISUFan22 after you. She's on here now...fear her wrath.
Lord knows I do.....
Don't make me send Mrs.ISUFan22 after you. She's on here now...fear her wrath.
Lord knows I do.....
I think if there was a logo or color change afoot that it would be something that the athletic department would be touting to build up excitement and anticipation.
I'm sure the reason that this has been brought up recently is that we have typically changed uniforms/helmets with new football coaches in the past...it's kind of been a tradition with us!
As I recall, the current logo was developed by professionals using focus groups, etc. All of this, I'm certain, in an effort to maximize licensing rights revenue by increasing sales of all things with the logo. The only thing that would probably make us change is if we were certain that licensing revenue would be significantly greater with a new logo/color scheme.
Although I am typically an "old school" kind of guy, I personally like the "new" Cy logo that is on the helmets. Heck, I even like the colors. I'm not a big fan of our dark uniform (red) monochromatic look (jerseys and britches the same) but it is apparently the favored trend among college teams...just look around.
I just hope we don't become a Nike experiment like the University of Oregon!
I'm sure the reason that this has been brought up recently is that we have typically changed uniforms/helmets with new football coaches in the past...it's kind of been a tradition with us!
As I recall, the current logo was developed by professionals using focus groups, etc. All of this, I'm certain, in an effort to maximize licensing rights revenue by increasing sales of all things with the logo. The only thing that would probably make us change is if we were certain that licensing revenue would be significantly greater with a new logo/color scheme.
Although I am typically an "old school" kind of guy, I personally like the "new" Cy logo that is on the helmets. Heck, I even like the colors. I'm not a big fan of our dark uniform (red) monochromatic look (jerseys and britches the same) but it is apparently the favored trend among college teams...just look around.
I just hope we don't become a Nike experiment like the University of Oregon!
It seems like there is a lot of reliance on information that was given before coach Chizik was brought on board. If he and Pollard got together and thought it would be beneficial to go with a different design, it could happen by next season. I know I know, these things have a process. Sure, but Pollard has a way of doing things. Once you have a design, its not like it takes 10 months to make jerseys, helmets, and stuff for the fans. So I don't think its fair to assume this is not a topic worth discussing.
For those of you who don't want to discuss a new logo, color scheme, or uniform, then stay out of the conversation. Clearly there are plenty of us who would like to see a change made, and a little banter can be fun.
As far as this post by Land Shark goes, you better learn how to ask a question.
One last thing, isn't a new era in coaches the perfect time to move on to a different logo? Think about it, in 25 years you'll see clips of the current logo and immediately identify it with the McCarney era. Later you'll see the replacement logo and know you're in the Chizik era. I think it's great timing.
For those of you who don't want to discuss a new logo, color scheme, or uniform, then stay out of the conversation. Clearly there are plenty of us who would like to see a change made, and a little banter can be fun.
As far as this post by Land Shark goes, you better learn how to ask a question.
One last thing, isn't a new era in coaches the perfect time to move on to a different logo? Think about it, in 25 years you'll see clips of the current logo and immediately identify it with the McCarney era. Later you'll see the replacement logo and know you're in the Chizik era. I think it's great timing.
Actually as JP put it, it is a 10 month process to do this stuff. And I have heard that from multiple sources.
I guess what I'm saying is that I have no reason to doubt that the normal process is 10 months, but I think that under special circumstance you can have a much faster turnaround. Making t-shirts and jerseys isn't that complicated. If they want it done faster I have faith they could do it.
Our next logo should include breasts. If that won't sell shirts - nothing will.
And, this would require an extensive search to find the right breasts to model after. We'd search high and low for th-...well...maybe not low...but you get the idea.
And, this would require an extensive search to find the right breasts to model after. We'd search high and low for th-...well...maybe not low...but you get the idea.
Why don't you start my examining the grandma from American Wedding.
Focus! Focus! Focus!
Remember, you did want to be on the focus group....:wink0st:
Focus! Focus! Focus!
Remember, you did want to be on the focus group....:wink0st:
Not surprised that there will be no changes for next year. I've been in that camp most of the way though. However, just to throw some fuel on the fire, JP has certainly pulled off some shockers in his short time here. I can see him building the hype for the upcoming football season and just when it looks like it has reached its peak, pulling out something like a new logo to put it over the top. Making the change at the same time as the coaching change would make sense..... I don't see it, just throught I'd throw it out there.
Seems like some pretty personal stuff and offending posts on here about unis....anyway.....I don't know anything about this, but from a students perspective....
It's annoying when I walk through the book store, or see someone walking around with a ISU sweatshirt that is brown with blue lettering, navy blue with yellow lettering, pink with green lettering, etc. As far as I know, our colors are cardinal and gold....I know that it increases the number of choices available, but I just don't think that a navy blue and yellow ISU sweatshirt is very school-spirited, considering it looks alot more like UI's colors than ours. Just thought I'd throw that out there....
It's annoying when I walk through the book store, or see someone walking around with a ISU sweatshirt that is brown with blue lettering, navy blue with yellow lettering, pink with green lettering, etc. As far as I know, our colors are cardinal and gold....I know that it increases the number of choices available, but I just don't think that a navy blue and yellow ISU sweatshirt is very school-spirited, considering it looks alot more like UI's colors than ours. Just thought I'd throw that out there....
Marketing Department wants new stuff...but its a major expense the Athletic Dept wants to put off. Lots of irons in the fire right now. Don't expect much new other than cosmetic changes. This is from a very good source.
One quick addition...look at total expense of new logo...
-uniforms
-stadium
-flags
-hilton arena
its a major league expense. We might all be surprised, but that is the least concern for AD right now.
-uniforms
-stadium
-flags
-hilton arena
its a major league expense. We might all be surprised, but that is the least concern for AD right now.
Exaclty!
The logo is much more than the football program. It encompasses the whole University, whether Chizik wants a new logo or not (which I don't think he does) he is NOT the one to make the decision. I don't think JP has the individual authority either to make changes.
There are not any changes in store right now.
Yep...it's called brand building. Which Iowa State desperately needs.
I like the new package of marks pretty well, but I have not been too impressed with how the university is controlling their usage. With so many variations of the logo, the door is open to misuse.
