Following the recent announcement of the XFL and USFL merger into the UFL, it was decided to retain the Houston Roughnecks identity (RIP Houston Gamblers). A suggestion on Reddit, made somewhat jokingly, proposed merging the Roughnecks and Gamblers into the 'Ramblers'. Seizing this as an opportunity to create a distinct identity for the new league, I explored what a refreshed look for the new Houston team might entail.
This new identity merges elements from both the Roughnecks and Gamblers. It adopts the red, gold, and black color scheme of the Gamblers, incorporated into an updated jersey design that honors the original Roughnecks jerseys. The primary logo is a blend of the Roughnecks' 'H' and the Gamblers' 'G', unified with the iconic Texas star. As a secondary logo, I selected a wandering wolf, as I’ve always wanted to design a professional football team identity featuring a wolf. Ideally, I would have preferred a primary wolf's head logo for the helmet, but for now, the 'H' logo suffices.
This project was just a fun exercise in developing a professional sports identity. I'm not entirely convinced that creating a new identity for the Houston team is necessary, nor am I sure that 'Ramblers' is a more suitable name than 'Gamblers' or 'Roughnecks'. This is my first attempt at crafting a custom identity in years, so any feedback would be greatly appreciated.
For this design, I utilized Gonzo's Football Helmet and SportsTemplates' Football Jersey template. The font used is Octosquares.