The head and the fact that is a cardinal. Which has nothing to do with our nickname 'Cyclones'
I finally did something about the Cy logo
- Thread starter Kagavi
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Our logo doesn't look like theirs and Cy has been around for over 60 years. It's probably not going to change anytime soon.
For an outsider, more than likely they will think Louisville. IMO, the Cy-twister logo is the best because it incorporates 'Cy' and our nickname 'Cyclone'.
Really? I hadn't noticed.
I don't think that's something that's going to change. Lots of schools have mascots that don't match their team nickname. Rolling Tide=Elephant, Hurricanes=Ibis...
Our main logo is going to remain I-State. But many schools have merchandise with a secondary mascot logo. Walking Cy is perfect for that.
We're not emotional about trademarks, just uniforms, and the TRADEMARKS ON THE GOD DAMN ******* HELMETS!!!
unless they are cheap yet high quality, then screw cy
Why the hell is post #4 racking up the disagrees, but post #17 is getting all the likes?? It's basically the same design! 
That thought was where this little project started for me. Gotta get those talons out.
I did try extending the mouth to make it a smile, but thought it looked funny at the time and decided to give up and roll with the '60s cy mouth. Here's the different mouth with the nicotine patch hidden on the other side.
Either that or Leaning Cy. They are cool birds, but I just can't get over his teeth. So unrealistic. Eww. (*ignores every other unrealistic aspect*)
Considered that, but so many mascots look angry. Why not have a nice, pleasant looking mascot with a smile? Especially since the nickname logo is a huge, impossibly imposing tornado of destruction. It's a nice balance, I think.
Seems like everyone is so angry these days. But this Cy seems like he would mow your lawn for you if you were out of town. Nice bird.
I'm numb to the pain and misery at this point...
Actually I've had this in my files for years, so wanted to throw it out there and move on. Will likely be the last branding exercise I do, as I have different things cooking in the hopper that I want to focus on.
Cyclonepride
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That thought was where this little project started for me. Gotta get those talons out.
I did try extending the mouth to make it a smile, but thought it looked funny at the time and decided to give up and roll with the '60s cy mouth. Here's the different mouth with the nicotine patch hidden on the other side.
Either that or Leaning Cy. They are cool birds, but I just can't get over his teeth. So unrealistic. Eww. (*ignores every other unrealistic aspect*)
Considered that, but so many mascots look angry. Why not have a nice, pleasant looking mascot with a smile? Especially since the nickname logo is a huge, impossibly imposing tornado of destruction. It's a nice balance, I think.
Seems like everyone is so angry these days. But this Cy seems like he would mow your lawn for you if you were out of town. Nice bird.
I'm numb to the pain and misery at this point...
Actually I've had this in my files for years, so wanted to throw it out there and move on. Will likely be the last branding exercise I do, as I have different things cooking in the hopper that I want to focus on.
If Cy can wear shoes, then Cy can have teeth.
Between this and your avatar, we need to have a talk.
Don't you mean dentures?
That thought was where this little project started for me. Gotta get those talons out.
I did try extending the mouth to make it a smile, but thought it looked funny at the time and decided to give up and roll with the '60s cy mouth. Here's the different mouth with the nicotine patch hidden on the other side.
Either that or Leaning Cy. They are cool birds, but I just can't get over his teeth. So unrealistic. Eww. (*ignores every other unrealistic aspect*)
Considered that, but so many mascots look angry. Why not have a nice, pleasant looking mascot with a smile? Especially since the nickname logo is a huge, impossibly imposing tornado of destruction. It's a nice balance, I think.
Seems like everyone is so angry these days. But this Cy seems like he would mow your lawn for you if you were out of town. Nice bird.
I'm numb to the pain and misery at this point...
Actually I've had this in my files for years, so wanted to throw it out there and move on. Will likely be the last branding exercise I do, as I have different things cooking in the hopper that I want to focus on.
It's still not my favorite, but I think that looks a lot better.
