Now you're talkin'. And LED stadium lighting that flashes and simulates lightning with thunder and sirens each time we score.
KAGAVI: Enhancing ISU brand w/ Trice, uniforms & more.
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Now you're talkin'. And LED stadium lighting that flashes and simulates lightning with thunder and sirens each time we score.
Snow Cyclones becomes Snow Clones, which is too confusing when trying to order a Clone Cone.
With the Chevrons, you could put those on the sleeves of the jerseys, and have them gold and white. Idk just an idea, but I agree, we probably won't get new jerseys this year, but, with the contract with Nike running up, would anyone be opposed of the idea of switching to Under Armor? Hell, GA Tech has a contract with Russell. Maybe it would be a benefit to switch up the companies, It always seems like were 1-2 years behind everyone when it comes to uniforms. JUST ANYTHING BUT ADIDAS.
Wow, another well thought out interesting column. I wasn't a huge fan of the I state logo when it came out, but it has grown on me. I like the way you break it down into 3 clear simple concepts for the logo styles.
the new Alumni building some cool ISU history stuff in it, would there be room to expand things there? Could one of the newly refurbished buildings on campus be used for a museum? One thing I do worry about is the losing of green space on Campus, they have done a great job so far of maintaining it but when you walk on campus it is amazing where they have tucked buildings in and made them seem like they fit, but there is only room for so many.
Well once again thanks Josh for giving fans a lot to think about.
the new Alumni building some cool ISU history stuff in it, would there be room to expand things there? Could one of the newly refurbished buildings on campus be used for a museum? One thing I do worry about is the losing of green space on Campus, they have done a great job so far of maintaining it but when you walk on campus it is amazing where they have tucked buildings in and made them seem like they fit, but there is only room for so many.
Well once again thanks Josh for giving fans a lot to think about.
If Iowa State goes with a Ring of Fame (which I think should happen), there are many, many names to consider. Jack Trice and Troy Davis are the first two on the ring, but Pop Warner, Earle Bruce, Johnny Majors, Clyde Williams are all coaches that belong on there as well.
In my humble opinion, there should be only one jersey number retired and that is #37.
I'm also one of those that isn't a fan of the large chevron on the chest. It is definitely not the worst concept I've see, just not my favorite.
I really like the idea of Trice stripes on the sides of the pants and the sides of the shoulders. Go away from the USC cover band uniforms with those Trice Side stripes.
I'm also on the same wagon as those that say no to yellow/gold helmets. I love the white with white or the I State logo stenciled on. That would really stand out, but only as alt helmets with all white unis. I know a lot of people are against the gray unis or black helmets, but those are both mock ups that I've seen that looked pretty sharp as well.
Thanks to Kagavi for once again bringing a great article and ideas here for everyone to discuss. We won't be getting new uniforms this year since it takes a full year for them to do (unless Rhoads and company already had some in production), but the future could bring some really great uniform combos to the Jack.
I really like the idea of Trice stripes on the sides of the pants and the sides of the shoulders. Go away from the USC cover band uniforms with those Trice Side stripes.
I'm also on the same wagon as those that say no to yellow/gold helmets. I love the white with white or the I State logo stenciled on. That would really stand out, but only as alt helmets with all white unis. I know a lot of people are against the gray unis or black helmets, but those are both mock ups that I've seen that looked pretty sharp as well.
Thanks to Kagavi for once again bringing a great article and ideas here for everyone to discuss. We won't be getting new uniforms this year since it takes a full year for them to do (unless Rhoads and company already had some in production), but the future could bring some really great uniform combos to the Jack.
Don't mess with the ISU logo. Branding is something that takes years to develop. After 10 years, we are just now beginning to see the results. How often have you seen successful major programs change logos? (Almost never.)
An Iowa State University Museum - Brilliant!
You are correct, green space would be an issue. How about putting it up at the former site of Knapp-Storms residence halls? I think there is a building there right now used by dining services, but maybe that could be removed without too much disruption.
Seriously, of all of Kagavi's ideas, I think this one holds the most potential. If done right, the museum could generate tons of traffic/attention - not just alumni either. A combination of rotating and permanent displays, free admission to students of Iowa schools, interactive exhibits, etc. It could be a real destination spot.
What are the latest innovations in virtual reality?
Want to learn about George Washington Carver's time at ISU?
What's it like to run through the tunnel onto Jack Trice?
What was ISU's role in making the atomic bomb?
Want to see how a real tornado is formed?
How about watching the very first computer in action?
Think about the possibilities! It would be a educational/historical/marketing center for everything Iowa State.
What about if instead of a simple chevron through the middle of the jersey, you did a 2 colored jersey? Take where you have the chevron and below and make it one color and then the area above it a different color? Could someone do a mock up of that and see how it looks?
Something like this but with the chevron pointing up and in ISU colors:
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Good lord- did you even read the thread?? Most are in favor of keeping block I-STATE as primary logo; we want to update the secondary logos.
BRING BACK YELLOW HELMETS. And have a white one. "Gold Chrome." Enjoy multiple looks like the rest of modern college football.
I was thinking along the same lines. Cardinal upper, gold lower, cardinal pants, cardinal helmet.
I thought that their logo was a female elephant at that time of the month...close enough?
Red helmet fans:
There are tons of red helmets in football. Very few yellow-gold. I'm tired of looking like USC.
There are tons of red helmets in football. Very few yellow-gold. I'm tired of looking like USC.
One thing I do like a lot with the I-State logo is that it looks pretty good on TV. I think it is quite recognizable there and a major improvement in that department over the blue swirly bird fiasco.
And I have zero worries about confusion with Indiana, Illinois, or Idaho States. Iowa State is the only I-State with Power 5 conference athletics. Iowa State is the ONLY I-State.
And I have zero worries about confusion with Indiana, Illinois, or Idaho States. Iowa State is the only I-State with Power 5 conference athletics. Iowa State is the ONLY I-State.
The chevron stripe looks like a rip off of Northwesterns stripe they added a couple years back.
I'd rather go witha form of these. The Trice stripes on the pants. Add them to sleeves?
I'd rather go witha form of these. The Trice stripes on the pants. Add them to sleeves?
Everyone, thanks for the thoughts, both the good and bad.
As others have mentioned, it's actually about ADDING the missing Cyclone. The I-STATE stays as the primary school logo. Cy stays as the mascot logo. Also, speaking of successful major programs changing logos, today USC just changed/updated their Trojan head nickname logo and their font and more. So if elite teams and non-elite teams are constantly refining their brands, where does that leave ISU? No one wants a complete overhaul, just a continued evolution of the amazing work of Pollard and co.
I got ya. I'll probably Tweet some variations next week... maybe post here too.
The only problem branding wise is that you are way too close to Adidas 3-stripe territory and no non-Adidas brand would go in that direction.
Also, the Northwestern stripe is known as just that. Imagine if ISU had a specific design element that they could brand and own. Trice Chevron. The chevron look is UNIQUE for college football. Is it everyone's cup of tea? Probably not, but the thought represents a chance for ISU to finally be original and unique.
As others have mentioned, it's actually about ADDING the missing Cyclone. The I-STATE stays as the primary school logo. Cy stays as the mascot logo. Also, speaking of successful major programs changing logos, today USC just changed/updated their Trojan head nickname logo and their font and more. So if elite teams and non-elite teams are constantly refining their brands, where does that leave ISU? No one wants a complete overhaul, just a continued evolution of the amazing work of Pollard and co.
I got ya. I'll probably Tweet some variations next week... maybe post here too.
The only problem branding wise is that you are way too close to Adidas 3-stripe territory and no non-Adidas brand would go in that direction.
Also, the Northwestern stripe is known as just that. Imagine if ISU had a specific design element that they could brand and own. Trice Chevron. The chevron look is UNIQUE for college football. Is it everyone's cup of tea? Probably not, but the thought represents a chance for ISU to finally be original and unique.
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any logo like this that reminds us of the Criner/Walden regimes--should be eliminated forever
No offense but this is a pretty tired argument. ISU has been historically terrible in football regardless of the coach, not to mention that Criner's era ended 30 years ago and Walden's era ended 20 years ago. Most of the players weren't even born.
There are also a ton of red jerseys in college football, but they don't all look like USC. We need to have the jerseys changed to not look like USC, it has nothing to do with the helmets.
