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3 hours ago, Derek said:

 

This makes me nervous. I remember they sold that concept for the original fan vote. I think I voted for Redtails back then.

 

Although I'm not a huge fan of the original look, I still have my original cap and inaugural game ticket stub.

The problem was the previous owner, as I have started many times, didn't do anything with the branding after it was revealed. I live 10 minutes from there and when I worked as an intern in 2015, I had to ask why they were named the Crushers. Some of the FULL TIME employees didn't know the history, and that's not right. The new owner is really great at what he does and he wants to reflect it in the branding. The staff is wonderful and they're on the same page almost every day. 

I did like the branding when it came out, but when you see it often and learn the back story of why those logos were picked, they are not good. The current owner hated the interlocking LE. I didn't mind it in 2-D, but I never liked the 3-D effects on the logo and script. I'm excited for this branding considering I knew about it last season(being an intern and being close with the staff has its perks). 

3 hours ago, JaMikePA said:

The Lake Erie Crushers of the Frontier League will unveil their new logo on March 15! Expect some kind of a vineyard-themed brand...

Was just about to post this.  It will be a vineyard theme. 

7 hours ago, Discogod said:

Incredible find! I love anything like that related to the late 70s/early 80s NBA, when it seemed like teams were going to relocate, merge or just go out of business every week.

 

I wish I could find an article I had from c.1982 which detailed the NBA's tentative plans around that time - amongst other things, it had the Nuggets & Jazz merging, Spurs moving to Miami and Cleveland, Indiana & Kansas City folding outright!

Now look at the Spurs and Cavs!!! 

33 minutes ago, Big Yellow Flag said:

You mean they couldn't come up with something more related?

(Courtesy of Google)

 

I'd see the grape thing a lot more if the logo wasn't a baseball player mid-swing. Probably a good thing they're changing it.

With the previous owner, it probably didn't cross his mind. Stomper is a key part to the organization and the current owner wouldn't change it. I can't wait to see the rebrand. 

40 minutes ago, Big Yellow Flag said:

I always assumed it was about big hitters (I mean, looking at the logo, can you blame me?). Cool piece of trivia. Thanks!

It does work both ways, but they really want to connect it to the vineyards in the area. Our mascot is a bear named Stomper because he stomps the grapes. 

10 hours ago, The Mojo Maniac said:

Is that what the recent cryptic post on their Facebook page is all about? I'll be working in the league this year, so I'm especially curious. The current set looks clean overall, but the primary is perhaps a tad generic.

 

What's the meaning behind "Crushers" in their instance, anyway?

Yes, that's what that post is about. When they started in 2009, the previous owner explained the name "Crushers". Northeast Ohio is known for its wineries and thus the Crushers name was born. It never was told after the press conference announcing the team and the current identity doesn't reflect anything in about being connected to the wines. Our current owner kept the logo set this year (since it was his first year with the team)  and he has invested into a new logo to reflect the connection with the vineyards. IMO,  I liked the logo when it came out, but it's dated. I'm looking forward to the rebrand of the team. What are you doing with the league and if you want to DM me that's fine. 

16 minutes ago, Ferdinand Cesarano said:

 

THEY ARE NOT BECOMING THE WESLEY CRUSHERS!!! But good reference!! 

The team I worked for this summer, Lake Erie Crushers, got a new stadium name. They're about a month away from releasing the new logo sets for the team. 

5 hours ago, Sport Billy said:

Suing Walmart AND Coors would be fun fun fun.

4 hours ago, njdevs7 said:

Yea the Nets banners look bad in black and white

 

Before

 

After

 

God those are ugly. But I'm SOOO GLAD they kept the uniforms from their playing days!! 

4 minutes ago, Brian in Boston said:

The Lynchburg Hillcats have unveiled their new uniforms.

'Cats Unveil Uniforma and Fan Experience

Not bad, not a fan of the green one though. It's a nice uniform, just that color green doesn't work. 

4 hours ago, BrianLion said:

*googles "Dock Spider'*

 

JESUS H. CHRIST ON A BIKE!!!!!!!

 

 

KILL IT WITH FIRE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

1 hour ago, WavePunter said:

i dont disagree with that, but to tell someone that their statement is incorrect, when the implication of their statement is accurate is a bit of a stretch.. every sport at every level other than D1 football is comprised of athletes receiving various forms of aid.. even "walk-ons" at every level are typically all receiving some sort of assistance.. 

i agree that, like this board, it's about the details, but to imply that everyone is wrong who says "D3 athletes don't get scholarships" (when they are clearly referring to athletic scholarships), is a bit of a stretch and overly nitpicky (and kinda sounds judgmental), imo..

I go to a DIII school and I'm a sport management major. When we talk about DIII, we say athletes don't get scholarships(obviously athletic scholarships). People who know DIII know this, but I wouldn't be surprised if more people don't know this. It's all in the language of how you speak. I have to clarify to people that athletes don't get athletic scholarships. People just assume every school gives out athletic scholarships to the best athletes when they don't. 

10 hours ago, FinsUp1214 said:

So one of my close friends from New Orleans just posted an article about the name change on Facebook with the caption "I can't even say anything about this". And that's not even close to what I've read on the team's Facebook page already!

 

Social media is NOT being kind to Baby Cakes at all.

I like the name, it's a unique name, but I'm not a fan of the logos. Their main logo looks like a baby with a snake's body. Brandiose, IMO, missed the mark. 

1 hour ago, MBurmy said:

I'm afraid it's not a joke...

Remove the water from the shrimp and you have a mediocre logo. 

Don't know if this was mentioned or not...http://m.milb.com/news/article/20160916201711416/braves_move_a_advanced_club_to_kissimmee

I like the Wood Ducks... Probably won't win, but that would be a near logo. 

8 hours ago, Dolphins Dynasty said:

What the hell is a rock pigeon?

It's like a rock lobster

1 hour ago, Gothamite said:

Yep.  

 

They're considering naming themselves after a two-year-old meme. 

2 hours ago, ZionEagle said:

Wow, what a fantastic update. That (hornet?) is infinitely better than the one they have now  It's always great to see new talent come to the boards. Welcome to the forums @InkPark (Thanks for the dribbble follow, your page is awesome   )

It's a yellow jacket?!! Really good update! 

1 hour ago, MJWalker45 said:

It's a good logo for like a tournament but doesn't translate into a good uniform look. It's too horizontal.  I still like the look though.

The problem with this logo was that it was chosen by the previous owners children( I wish I was making this up). The previous owner was absent and ran the franchise into the ground and the new owner is very engaging with the fans and trying to build it back up. He's told me that he doesn't want to change the logo just to change it, he wants to keep the identity going and change it to reflect our back story.

1 hour ago, MBurmy said:

They BETTER have purple in the color scheme...the team was named after wine crushers...

I'm surprised you know what are name is based off of. Most people in the Cleveland area don't even know why were named the Crushers!! 

The team I work for, the Lake Erie Crushers that play in the Frontier League, are getting new logos and new uniforms next year. Here's their current logo.. Which is not great IMO. We're probably getting a new color scheme, but our owner is keeping his options open. 

2 hours ago, jakep13 said:

And I deleted one of the threads

But don't hijack a thread that designed for updating logos. If you want help, wait for replies on your thread or delete it and put the thread in the request section. 

Ooo... I like that update. 

3 hours ago, MBurmy said:

Lynchburg's name-the-team contest wrapped up...they will remain the Hillcats.

Wow..... Stuned, shocked, and amazed...