I still think these helmets are easy to read on TV as well. 20/20 vision gets you that I suppose
CAMPBELL: Complete uniform/image overhaul coming
- Thread starter Kagavi
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I can't believe how many people care if our logo can be seen on a tv screen.
Too late. I'm pretty sure the gear has arrived and is off limits until the equipment staff has a chance to tweak it. I'm cool with us using a storm cloud alternate once or twice a season, but damn it I want my yellow helmet please.
Black, I hope not, unless just a very occassional alternate. So many better options.
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personally, im not against black/metallic. im also not against stuff looking awesome. what i am against is when incorporating those things means going away from a look that says 'iowa state.' the pride of school colors used to be a bigger deal apparently. might as well just let the kids pick the color of their letter jackets so they can look on trend. what i really dont understand is people arguing iowa states brand recognition nationally but then clamoring for random colors being incorporated into uniforms in the same breath. i would bet that CMC isnt getting recognized from a distance as being associated with iowa state by wearing black and silver. but hey, i bet the 'kids' think he looks super edgy!
Must... resist... setup...
tnoah, i hope you do whatever the hell you want. if you enjoy it, dont let a few people discourage you.
It's all a ploy to confuse them into cheering for ISU. Well played coach. Well played.
Namebrand recognition.
But you know what works even better than having the logo on a helmet?
That's exactly my point. Even if we're not playing at home, there are constantly close-ups and graphics posted during the game. The logo is clearly seen multiple times a game. I've never once thought that there's an issue with readability of the logo on our helmets due to coloring, style, etc.
The TV thing is an example. If we didn't think logos mattered we wouldn't have one. But if we're going to have one it should be easily recognizable or understood. The red I on the red helmet makes it indistinguishable and the state isn't big enough to be recognizable. The Earle Bruce I is much better in this way; The big red I was obvious on the yellow helmet and while the white I S U inside the I was basically hidden it didn't "fight with" the block I for space. Obviousness, readability is key.
