I've seen this also. Like a ghost coming out of tornado or something. Weirdly awesome. I know that was before "Cy".
Let's talk about ISU logos that feature an actual Cyclone
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I've seen this also. Like a ghost coming out of tornado or something. Weirdly awesome. I know that was before "Cy".
"Walking Cy"...end discussion.
Not sure how this is the end of the discussion since it has nothing to do with the discussion.
I think that's exactly what Jamie Pollard was going for with the whole "branding" redesign--something that would be timeless and memorable. I think the challenge is that the ship's already sailed...the "classic" logos right now have all been around for a long time, and no matter how successful we are with ours, it will never have the longevity and brand recognition as the Notre Dame symbol or the Longhorn.
Yeah, I like this one the best too. It's new and modern, but not canned to imitate other programs like the I-State logo is (see Ohio State for one), and it still has some unique character to it. I mean it's not perfect, but it's better than the other ones we use now.
Yep. We're too late to hit the golden, classic style correctly, and never had the history to match it. If anyone thinks we're keeping the USC lookalike uniforms that we have now past when Pollard leaves, they've got another thing coming. Thats why I'd love to see the JT uniform adapted (maybe not exactly true to the ones we have now, but use them as inspiration) and used permanently, because it's different.
Instead of fading into the background by trying to embrace a history we don't have, we should look forward and make a new style to turn heads.
I'm the opposite. Love the old tornado logo. Walking Cy is OK, but kind of strange to me. It's affectionately known as the "Kickin' Chicken" around our home.
I hope the current logo and color scheme never leaves...it is great. No more stupid twisty butt birds or lame twisters.
For those saying we should stick with one and be "timeless" like Alabama, Texas, w/e:
We are not timeless. We are not a historical powerhouse. We have changed logos throughout the years and we will continue to change logos. Stop trying to fight history and embrace it.
We are not timeless. We are not a historical powerhouse. We have changed logos throughout the years and we will continue to change logos. Stop trying to fight history and embrace it.
Personally, I think the I State logo is a great logo for the university. That doesn't mean alternate logos can be explored. For example, look at Michigan--they have the block M, but their helmet has an entirely different design. I would be in favor of keeping the I State logo as the primary, a version of Cy, and adding a cyclone design of some kind for specific applications. I'm currently noodling around with a cyclone helmet design or two...
I have wanted to see an ISU helmet that has a tornado design similar to the Oregon duck wings. I think it could look awesome with a matte black or cardinal and a metallic cardinal design. I would try to make one myself, but my artistic skills are completely lacking.
And Michigan can get away with it because, well, they're Michigan. They've had the same basic look for a century, and everyone knows it's Michigan when they see it. Same thing with Ohio State, Notre Dame, Alabama...they don't need markings on their helmets or uniforms because everyone knows who they are; they've built that brand over decades and decades of winning and growing.
I'm not saying that we shouldn't aspire to decades and decades of winning and growing, but it we tried something like Michigan, people would see us and not have a clue who we are. There needs to be some sort of logo, and preferable, some sort of logo with a word mark. What we have right now is perfect.
Last I saw, Tailgate Clothing sold it in past years. I don't think anyone is currently making this design now though.
I agree 100%! Some people call that one "fat Cy" or "Steroid Cy". Very ugly...one of the worst logo's of Cy, ever.
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Hey good call. Here's the link--looks like its out of a few sizes and I'll bet it won't be replenished.
NCAA Tailgate Classic Cy T-Shirt Apparel at CysLockerRoom.com
josh, is that your wife modeling the ISU baseball tshirt on your site?
... and hoping those stadium blankets are ready for cold weather in a few weeks.
... and hoping those stadium blankets are ready for cold weather in a few weeks.
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We need some College of Design students/alum or anyone with some creativity to post some new designs in the spirit of this thread. I like the '84 tornado logo but it could use a more modern "twist."
