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  1. Happy that Fickell is coaching my Badgers now...he is gonna do a FANTASTIC job, and I imagine we'll get back to the Rose Bowl within the next three years. Really wish Cadillac Williams had kept the official job with Auburn...you can tell this is a passion of his, and he was ready to turn things around.
  2. Realized that Utah's apparent new primary logo is missing from the mothership (I don't even know if it'll be acknowledged as the primary on the site, but that's another story)
  3. I'm just glad that the CPL has promised to return to Edmonton in the future with the right ownership and facility.
  4. I think of them as memorial patches...to remind us that Minnie & Paul will live on in the fans' hearts and minds (and on the scoreboard).
  5. That's different; no NFL team actually plays within the NYC confines.
  6. So, when that NYCFC stadium opens, is that other team finally gonna honor the state that's hosted 'em for their entire history and be the New Jersey Red Bulls?
  7. A lot of these "the NFL has abolished snow games!" alarmists don't know exactly how much snowfall six feet is and how it can affect the surrounding area. There will be more typical snowfalls, and more snow games for Bills Mafia to enjoy...when one of them comes along next month, you'll forget all about this.
  8. The UC Board of Regents has delayed the decision on UCLA's Big Ten move to December 14. Meanwhile, the UT Board of Regents has given final approval to a fee increase, clearing the way for UTRGV Vaqueros football to kick off in 2025 (FCS WAC).
  9. And here are the last days' logos. St. Paul Saints (AAA International League) Plays up the "saintly" factor with the halo and the cross-T. I predict it WILL find life even after the promo is done (largely for any Faith & Family Nights that may happen there) Chattanooga Lookouts (AA Southern League) Embracing the team's onomatopoeic brand, the famous google-eyes logo gives a look that shouts "LOOK OUT!" Winston-Salem Dash (Single-A Carolina League) Bolt is the newest addition to the Mascot Avengers, maintaining his friendly look combined with action-lines from the "angry baseball" logo of old. Fort Myers Mighty Mussels (Single-A Florida State League) Even retreating into his shell, Sway is always watching, always ready...given the team's heroic-sounding name, I see this logo living on in some way past the promo too. And that wraps up the unveils. Merch is coming out momentarily...which logo has been your favorite?
  10. As I said, it's highly unlikely that UCLA's Big Ten move gets blocked today...the Board of Regents knows that if they do it, there'll be plenty of lawsuits that drag through the courts for years. What's more likely is that the Board and the Big Ten will make a deal that allows the Bruins to join while the conference gives the Board a good number things.
  11. The four announced on the penultimate unveiling day: Memphis Redbirds (AAA International League) Rockeyman, or The Unexpected Virtue of Logo Design Ignorance. Frisco RoughRiders (AA Texas League) Frisco once again turns to the only real-life superhero in the Oval Office,,,this Teddy fits well with the set, and I once more hope it sticks around in some way even after the promotion. Bowling Green Hot Rods (High-A South Atlantic League) Remember the Deter's Laboratory recurring segment "Dial M for Monkey?" Well, Axel looks VERY similar to that monkey, ready to save the day under our noses. (Agent Honeydew not included, unfortunately) Columbia Fireflies (Single-A Carolina League) "In morning game, in extra-inning night, no opponents shall escape our sight. Let those who would Columbia slight beware our power; the FIREFLIES' LIGHT!" Only one day left...the St. Paul Saints, Chattanooga Lookouts, Winston-Salem Dash and Fort Myers Mighty Mussels will be the last four to join the pack.
  12. Two days left after this...here are today's four: Omaha Storm Chasers (AAA International League) Another look that fits in with the team's existing identity set...once again, I hope this sticks around in some way even after the promotion is done. Hudson Valley Renegades (High-A South Atlantic League) Looks like Rookie's dug into the dumpster outside the gym,...and what does this ripped raccoon have in mind the way he's holding that ball and looking directly at us? Everett AquaSox (High-A Northwest League) Borrowing another aesthetic from the Distinguished Competition here; "I am vengeance, I am the twilight, I AM WEBBLY!" Fayetteville Woodpeckers (Single-A Carolina League) Apparently Bunker is the Nova Corps' new mascot...but why the blue and gold color scheme with nary a trace of red?
  13. And the last week of unveils begins with our next four: Norfolk Tides (AAA International League) The little guy Triton is now a freakish sea monster...it's a nice alternate/specialty merch logo which could outlive the series, but I wouldn't want it as the main brand. Amarillo Sod Poodles (AA Texas League) "A fiery prairie dog with the speed of a fastball, a home of dust and a hearty Hi-Yo Hodgetown! THE LONE RUCKUS." Dayton Dragons (High-A Midwest League) The "MiLB mascot as a Marvel superhero" theme continues with Heater as the Hum-er, Dragon Torch. Apparently, somebody's finally lit a flame on th-*spontaneously combusts* Inland Empire 66ers (Single-A California League) OK, this one's got me scratching my head...far as I know, Bernie hasn't been particularly known for magic tricks during his time as the 66ers mascot. Maybe it was a reference to the classic Marvel villain the Magician? (Doctor Strange is above party tricks, and Zatanna is DC). If you've got any guesses, let me know.
  14. And now, today's four: Charlotte Knights (AAA International League) A more "comic-y" version of their Carolina Blue-centered rebrand. It's a nice alternate look, but I wouldn't want it to replace the main one. Richmond Flying Squirrels (AA Eastern League) Nutzy's already a superhero year-round (and knows how to rock a cape well), so this logo works well for emphasizing his mighty action-packed features. Springfield Cardinals (AA Texas League) If St. Louis (like the Yankees or Braves before 'em) ever wants to de-emphasize the trend of most Cards affiliates looking exactly like the main club, this would be a good full-time look for the S-Cards (You can tell the similarities, but also can tell this team stands out) Rancho Cucamonga Quakes (Single-A California League) "You wouldn't like Tremor when he's-um, slightly more powerful than usual but still jolly as ever, just able to crack the pavement. Actually, you probably would like Tremor when he's-wait, where was I going with this again?"
  15. And here are today's four new ones: Round Rock Express (AAA Pacific Coast League) Spike couldn't decide whether he wanted to dress up as Super Grover or the Phantom of the Opera... Beloit Sky Carp (High-A Midwest League) As a Wisconsinite, I approve of this...glad to see they went with the "cool" route for Poopsie's render. (Kinda makes you forget his name, in a good way) Clearwater Threshers (Single-A Florida State League) Not one to miss the party, Phinley goes for a fuller transformation in his superhero look...a sleek design which I see lasting even beyond this promotion. Modesto Nuts (Single-A California League) Of the Nuts' three mascots, Al the Almond answers the call of duty, going with a classic red cape and black domino mask look while donning a black superhero suit...a simple, clean design.
  16. And now, today's four: Rochester Red Wings (AAA International League) Another team that played it safe, going the "alternate angle" route...but sometimes, an "action pose" is all you need. Tulsa Drillers (AA Texas League) Apparently, Hornsby is worthy enough to gain the power of Thor without even lifting Mjolnir. Given how swell a bull he is to fans young and old, I can believe it. Lake County Captains (High-A Midwest League) A rare design for this series, this logo is actually less "action-packed" than the team's regular logo. Just an old captain relaxing...I could honestly see it as the center of a "fauxback" set in the future. Rome Braves (High-A South Atlantic League) Much like the team's main logo with the column, the R-Braves once again tie in the parent club's iconic brand with ancient Roman imagery, this time putting the tomahawk on a gladiator shield...I hope it sticks around as an alternate logo even after this series is done.
  17. After a World Series break, logo unveils resumed yesterday with these four. LOUISVILLE BATS (AAA International League) "I am vengeance, I am the night, I am...a really solid look, perfectly unique and dignified, which makes you wonder if these artists will start drawing for the Distinguished Competition soon." Portland Sea Dogs (AA Eastern League) "Look, down in the sea! It's a pinniped! It's a submarine! It's SUPER-SLUGGER!!!" Given how Slugger is a traditionally fun mascot for his team, his standard look with the classic superhero touches works well here. Cedar Rapids Kernels (High-A Midwest League) The traditional "bat-on-the-cob" logo using his left husk in a power pose to fly...very nice look, one which I could easily see having a life even outside this promotion. Tri-City Dust Devils (High-A Northwest League) Dusty actually gets to stretch his arms out in this logo, hand-signaling that under his watch, the diamond is SAFE!
  18. To paraphrase the immortal words of C.W. Chandler, "Go Oahe! Go out and ZAP TO THE EXTREME!"
  19. I think a lot of that hinges on what the UC Board of Regents decides in their meeting later this month on whether or not to block UCLA's move to the Big Ten. As unlikely as blocking the move seems, it is certainly possible.
  20. So, if the Zags' move goes through, where does that leave their archrivals and fellow WCC juggernauts Saint Mary's? Will they try to pursue a bigger conference or will the Gaels be content with their incoming status as the biggest fish in an increasingly tiny pond? (Because their Bay Area location works to their benefit, but they also have the WCC's second-smallest enrollment, and Moraga is just plain TINY) (Also, I'm guessing the Zags' departure will be the greenlight for Seattle U to finally rejoin the WCC)
  21. Still holding out hope for PDX to get a team...I'm sure they're gonna rebuild their buzz once the A's and Rays handle their business and MLB actually announces that expansion is open. (Maybe I'm just biased because I'm going there in ten days, and it's one of the places I'm considering moving to)
  22. Whatever happens, they BETTER not get rid of the "TC" mongram...it is one of the perfect cap logos in the majors (right next to the Yankees NY, the Tigers Old English D and my Brewers' ball-and-glove).
  23. Maybe they just wanted to reserve the "Houston Christian" and "HCU" name in case the Disciples of Christ were thinking of starting a school in Houston with a purple, black and white color scheme (like TCU first, then ACU and GCU after)
  24. And finally, the SINGLE-A FLORIDA STATE LEAGUE. Clearwater Threshers Daytona Tortugas Fort Myers Mighty Mussels St. Lucie Mets Tampa Tarpons And that's a wrap.
  25. SINGLE-A CAROLINA LEAGUE Augusta GreenJackets Charleston RiverDogs Columbia Fireflies Delmarva Shorebirds Fayetteville Woodpeckers Kannapolis Cannon Ballers Lynchburg Hillcats Salem Red Sox Winston-Salem Dash
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