TBGKon

30 minutes ago, Danny the Sheeb said:

I can't embed images from Flickr, Google Drive, or Tumblr to the forums.  The "insert image from URL" button refuses to accept them.  Grabbing and linking random images from the web works just fine, though.

If you use the direct image URL from those sites, you should be able to post the images here.   If it's a personal Google drive, you'll have to host them publicly somewhere to obtain a direct image URL.  The forums do not host photos and any images need to come from elsewhere.

Ok so I'm trying to figure this one out.  I thought all name-on-back font got smaller? If so then explain why the Royals don't seem to have this problem.  I first thought "old stock", but that MLB batterman is lower.

On 2/23/2024 at 1:25 PM, CaliforniaGlowin said:

Looks like South Florida has added a serif name above a non-serif number on their white jerseys.  Oof.

Are you talking about these?   If so, this isn't new.  These have been like this for a few years now.

51 minutes ago, tigerslionspistonshabs said:

No one cares about the Blue Jackets. Why is it in Columbus?

Because its probably going to play up the Ohio State-Michigan rivalry.

Makes me wonder if they'll somehow design the jerseys to reflect the college teams.

On 2/20/2024 at 6:33 PM, Dynasty said:

Brandiose definitely has the potential to make a comeback. Their earlier works with brands like the El Paso Chihuahuas and Biloxi Shuckers were truly great. Unfortunately,  the typical elements they've used (googly eyes, muscle flex, teeth grinning), along with the adjective names, got tiresome when shown with later brands like the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp, Fort Myers Mighty Mussels and so on. Maybe they can capitalize on quality over quantity down the stretch. I think it would be good for them because they clearly have the talent.

Heck, their first design on the market was the Clearwater Threshers (they were still Plan B Branding at the time).  An identity that still stands strong 20 years later.

9 minutes ago, Michael Bolton said:

 

Have you been to Tampa? It wouldn't surprise me one bit if that was intentional.

Seriously, that theory is ridiculous at best.  It's already been said the three stripes on the sleeves paired with the three stripes on the socks reflect against the victory stripes from the original jerseys.

On 2/13/2024 at 7:02 PM, BottomlessPitt said:

Obviously the Chiefs will be on the Week 1 Thursday opener next season,  so who should they play? 4 scheduled opponents come to mind: Ravens, Bengals, Texans or Chargers. 

Going by past history of the kickoff game, they don't seem to schedule divisional matchups (outside of 2019 when Packers-Bears was the kickoff game in honor of the NFL 100 season, and didn't feature the Super Bowl champ).  Chiefs also played Houston in 2020 to kickoff the season.  For those reasons, I wouldn't count on Texans or Chargers.

On 2/14/2024 at 1:26 PM, tigerslionspistonshabs said:

Man, after looking at the renderings for the new Royals Stadium, downtown KC and the arena look incredible. I think the NHL would absolutely thrive there. 

The arena has been there in KC for what, 15 years now and no permanent tenant?  KC probably needs ownership interest first, since we saw Vegas and Seattle added thru expansion.

Rowdies are teasing hoops.  New unis incoming

A nice nod for the three cups representing the colors of the jersey won in the Cup  clinching game (04 black, 20 white, 21 blue)

Its official

10 hours ago, JohnnyCowboy5 said:

no they arent one of teams getting a city jersry

You were saying the Rays we're not getting a City jersey?

9 minutes ago, tohasbo said:

There's usually three (or four) versions made.

Standard 59Fifty
Low Crown 59Fifty
The FlexFit
and then the adjustable version

The Mets BP hat shown earlier might even be a 5th option, because this one looks more like the "dad hat" adjustable.

40 minutes ago, Digby said:

That new Marlins Park is right in the middle of some residential blocks in a way that kind of shocked me for such a new build, but not in a charming way.

 

It was because the classic Orange Bowl stadium used to be there and it was available when the Marlins were looking.  City of Miami gave the Marlins a "good deal".  It's not perfect, but eh.

7 hours ago, pepis21 said:

Not gonna lie, I was neutral before the game, but as more producer showed her, the more I wanted Chiefs to lose and God dammit they won. Anyone know how many times she was on a screen? Because I lost freakin' count after five...

I bet if you counted from coin toss to final whistle she was on the screen for maybe no more than 2 minutes total.  Did you complain when Jay Z, Martha Stewart, Lebron, and others were on the screen too?

12 minutes ago, Survival79 said:

 

Something like this?

 

Not mad at that for an alternate...

10 hours ago, JohnnyCowboy5 said:

 

Whats this meaning?

 

Maybe City Connect?  Maybe representing the team reporting to camp this week?  Too vague for anything specific.

7 hours ago, Chewbacca said:

After Tampa wears this uniform for the required amount of time, I think it’s time for them to try a third jersey that is a completely new idea. I think they need something that uses an electric blue and perhaps some lightning bolts on the sleeves. If I sound crazy saying this, so be it, I don’t care. Tampa Bay needs to go back to the drawing board with their uniforms. If they are going to keep their main uniforms as is, at least give us an alternate uniform that’s exciting and fresh. I usually prefer simple uniforms and I kind of think I will like their new alternate but still… I think Tampa Bay has become a little too simple.

I honestly wouldn't expect to see this third jersey more than this year.  If rumors are true, because of the Fanatics changeover next season, jerseys will be limited to just home and road (much like the Reebok changeover of 2007).  

Lightning tease that leaked third jersey for next week.  Per the link below, sounds like it will be worn for the 15th, 17th, and 19th.

 http://tbl.co/third--jersey

Huntsville was already an interesting structure to begin with, as pre-renovation it was already used for football too.  The bones for soccer were there, they just closed in the outfield with new seats.

10 minutes ago, Digby said:

Plus bonus rendering of the current Comiskey converted to soccer for the Fire and/or Red Stars. Points for creativity, I guess, even though baseball-to-soccer conversions don't really work. 

 

 

Portland did a good job converting baseball to soccer.

14 minutes ago, Sec19Row53 said:

If I'm AT&T, for example, I'm not sure I sign that contract with that provision. 

Its protocol in every World Cup to temporarily rename the stadiums as FIFA controls specific sponsors.  It dates as far back as the 2006 event in Germany from what I can tell.

2 minutes ago, Sec19Row53 said:

I wonder how the naming rights holders feel about this? Is there anything in their contracts that will require a 'make good' by each of the stadium owners?

That's a possibility, but it could be dictated in the contracts that if events are hosted at the stadium that require the standard name to be replaced for generic names there is no fiscal responsibility by either side.