McQ

Created the wolf head logo and incorporated it into the uniform design to hopefully give the overall look more character. I may continue to try and refine the new logo and uniforms a bit but I am pretty happy with how everything looks so far. Appreciate all the feedback thus far.

On 1/12/2024 at 10:23 PM, McCall said:

You aware that it was the Roughnecks identity that stayed (with the Gamblers staff and roster), right?

Good catch, thanks. I had that mixed up in my head.

1 minute ago, CrookedThumb said:

I personally don’t buy this as credible, but if you follow the NFL Memes/Daily Snark social media pages, apparently someone’s claiming to have inside info as to what the Broncos are doing.

 

https://dailysnark.com/2024/01/09/new-uniform-helmet-designs-for-denver-broncos-appear-to-leak-online/?fbclid=IwAR3wUuvBRGNeHO968tT9KgPGB16WGXpKE9y8Jt-G7glCczzipoUeFVqeMd8_aem_AZg5z13Xc2_7WB0NJq8qLZm6LEzuCgR39CWsPFGIrVj6cPEP19IsUjtMVNDInjjJajs

Interesting. I don't hate the white helmet but feel like the primarily white logo doesn't look nearly as good as it does on the blue helmets. I get why they would do the mountain sleeves but they aren't very 'Broncos' to me.

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.

I am also a big fan of their current uniforms but these look really good to me and I could see them being pretty close to what ends up being revealed. My only critique would be the 'Houston Blue' star looks a bit off on the home jerseys. I know there have been rumors that they will incorporate that color into the new set but I have a feeling it will be primarily used with their new alternate uniforms. Great job overall.

Been loving this series so far. All of the teams' identities are strong and unique, and the presentation has been excellent. I especially love the Gallants and Wolfpack. Looking forward to the last 3 teams.

You were one of the people who got me into sports design many years ago, so it's great to see you getting back into it. All of these are incredible. The last few are some of my favorites so far.