Question for those few who dislike the Orr Cyclone
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I don't like that one either. In fact, after my smartypants son saw the new bugle logo, he promptly sneaked into my office and pasted this on the bookshelf above my desk (I think his Sooner fan mom helped him a bit)...
I-State Logo. Love it. Orrnado logo leaves anyone outside of the state of Iowa wondering WTF is it?
I-State.......the only Power 5 school that is an I-State. And love the way the A in State is centered over the I......leaving the abbreviation for Iowa.......IA.
I-State.......the only Power 5 school that is an I-State. And love the way the A in State is centered over the I......leaving the abbreviation for Iowa.......IA.
Holy crap! Everything other than the I-State logo and the wordmarks needs to be trashed on that document. Bring back the old tornado logo and good ol' Walking Cy!!!
It's not the Orr Tornado... It was made for football... It appeared for Criner on helmets. Orr preferred the "Angry Chicken Logo". Which is walking Cy.
I really don't hate the logo. It could be great throw back.
I never really said I hated the logo if you look back at the tweets we had. I just think it is stupid to associate the Tornado logo with Orr.
Also... I'm not old enough to really remember... Was this logo used on basketball jerseys?? I know we had Walking Cy on the Court, but was there any Tornado logo's to be found with basketball??
I just can't call it the Orr Tornado.
Also, the other point... the I State logo is the strongest logo we have had. People recognize it everywhere. I understand it was associated with 1 bad year of basketball, but the logo never got a chance. It's easy to understand who we are.
I really don't hate the logo. It could be great throw back.
I never really said I hated the logo if you look back at the tweets we had. I just think it is stupid to associate the Tornado logo with Orr.
Also... I'm not old enough to really remember... Was this logo used on basketball jerseys?? I know we had Walking Cy on the Court, but was there any Tornado logo's to be found with basketball??
I just can't call it the Orr Tornado.
Also, the other point... the I State logo is the strongest logo we have had. People recognize it everywhere. I understand it was associated with 1 bad year of basketball, but the logo never got a chance. It's easy to understand who we are.
Agreed. The other logos are like a bad dream from “future logo night” in the MLB circa 1995. Those must have been designed by the same company that did all of the Horizon League and MVC schools logos.
Then why not support the original twister logo?
WTF is a Bruin? What does an elephant have to do with a Crimson Tide? Why are there marijuana leaf stickers all over Ohio State's helmets?
Don't worry 'bout it bro.
Here's the thing. When someone asks that question, take the opportunity to tell them why. I love to talk about Iowa State and it's traditions any chance I get. Some of you act like it's a burden. Do you suppose Stanford fans are tired of being asked why a tree?
Once again; no one is proposing we ditch the I-STATE logo. We are discussing secondary logos. The current "walking" Cy and bugle logos suck.
There should be three main logos
Main logo
IState logo
Mascot logo
Nickname logo
(More modernized version)
Main logo
IState logo
Mascot logo
Nickname logo
(More modernized version)
Bringing back old logos in sports happens all the time, especially when teams move to 'trendy' logos that don't age well. From a design perspective, I just don't see teams bringing back their logos from the 90's in 35 years because it just doesn't work the same way. It feels more like flipping through an old clipart book that came with your computer 25 years ago and wondering how anyone could have ever thought it was useable stuff. About half the NBA has gone back to classic versions of logos past and I'm willing to bet that it has nothing to do with how the fans from that era emotionally respond to the mark. Here is a good example with the Atlanta Hawks, starting with the classic look in the 70's, falling victim to the trendy style of the 90s, and now have recently brought back a tweaked version of the old logo because it still works.
Depending on the size of the stand and value of the pot(s) that could be some serious damage!!!
Believe me, I explain why. Every time. Always get a positive response. Still doesn't change the fact that outsiders are confused by our cardinal-bird representation.
Thus, why the I-State logo has been very effective and recognizable.
Not mine, although that one makes more sense than the current modern Cy.
My version doesn't have any modern Cy elements. Some day I'll share
my profile pic is the best logo ever. nuff said. It needs to be on a helmet.
I'm probably in the minority, but I have fond memories of and miss this guy:
To be fair, it is designed to have a strong, consistent branding "look" and accomplishes it well. All the various elements work with each other. It's not timeless though.
Stronger fetish on this board, uniform obsessions or logo obsessions?
Please. Child's play compared to my Jack Trice obsession.
Yes, logos/uniforms are inherently silly by themselves, BUT can easily telegraph to a larger audience whether the organization is innovative, nimble, elite, or merely good enough.
If a company settles for "good enough" with a logo, what else do they settle with?
Call it the Campbell Cyclone then. It's completely refreshed by @amestoplease and ready to take on a new winning tradition. Give it the same new chance you gave the I-STATE logo.
I choose to attach my happy memories of being a child in Ames during the Orr era and having Cyclone stuff in my room with that logo. Thus, to me, its the Orr Cyclone.
