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If I had to guess, it probably had to do with switching from the AFC to the NFC in 2002.

I guess it’s finaly happening, the NFL Section of the Mothership is finally getting some updates. The Jets and Dolphins Uniform pages got updated (still need the Browns, Lions, Jaguars, and Titans), the Chargers Shield Logo was added, and some Older helmets got updated with new graphics. Now if only the inaccurate old logos got fixed...

New Graphics package coming from ESPN, starting on Countdown tomorrow morning. https://espnpressroom.com/us/press-releases/2019/09/espn-to-unveil-new-graphics-and-animations-for-monday-night-football-and-nfl-studio-shows/

And here is that MLB Re-Alignment and Expansion now... American League: American League East: New York Yankees Boston Red Sox Tampa Bay Rays Toronto Blue Jays Baltimore Orioles Raleigh ???? (Any ideas?) Cleveland Indians Detroit Tigers American League West: Minnesota Twins Milwaukee Brewers Chicago White Sox Kansas City Royals Texas Rangers Anaheim Angels Oakland Athletics Seattle Mariners National League: National League East: Philadelphia Phillies Washington Nationals New York Mets Atlanta Braves Miami Marlins Montreal Expos Pittsburgh Pirates Cincinnati Reds National League West: Chicago Cubs St. Louis Cardinals Houston Astros Arizona Diamondbacks Colorado Rockies Los Angeles Dodgers San Francisco Giants San Diego Padres I expand to Raleigh, North Carolina and Montreal, Quebec. Raleigh due to Carolina, in my opinion, being a good fit for a team, and the “MLB Raleigh” Group is starting to pick up steam, with CBS Writing an article on it today. Not a fan of Portland, sorry! Playoffs work with the Division Winners making the playoffs, 3 and 4 seeds are the #2 Teams in each division, and the 5th seed is the best remaining highest record, regardless of division. Also, despite me basing an AL Guy and a Life-Long Twins Fan, the Designated Hitter is abolished. Farewell DH! NFL Cleanup is tomorrow!

My first re-alignment post. This is for the NBA. Eastern Conference: Central Division: Minnesota Timberwolves Milwaukee Bucks Chicago Bulls Detroit Pistons Cleveland Cavaliers Indiana Pacers Toronto Raptors Washington Wizards Atlantic Division: Boston Celtics New York Knicks New Jersey Nets Philadelphia 76ers Charlotte Hornets Orlando Magic Miami Heat Atlanta Hawks Western Conference: Midwest Division: Oklahoma City Thunder Houston Rockets San Antonio Spurs Kansas City Kings Dallas Mavericks Memphis Grizzlies New Orleans Pelicans Pacific Division: Golden State Warriors Seattle Supersonics Portland Trailblazers San Diego Clippers Los Angeles Lakers Phoenix Suns Vancouver Beavers Utah Jazz I went back to 2 Divisions per Conference, and that also includes League Expansion. With the Key Arena Renovations and hype of NHL 2020, and Adam Silver wanting the return of Basketball to Vancouver, that’s why I choose those locations. I decided to (obviously) bring back the Supersonics name. I’m a believer that team history follows the team in relocation, and not “leaving history in the city.” So even though they have the old Green and Yellow Color Scheme, they have no relation to the pre-2008 team outside of name. I would also (unleaded to me re-alignment) not allow the Pelicans-Hornets-Bobcats history mess to happen. They team names don’t matter. Back on topic, the second expansion team is called the Vancouver Beavers. The Beavers name was a finalist in the original Vancouver Grizzlies name contest, so I deciding to use that. Both these teams end up in the Pacific Division. For :censored:s and giggles, I decided to relocate some teams for the hell of it. The Clippers go back to San Diego, which is where they came from. Also because SD people have it rough losing the Chargers. (Perfect time to bring back the Powder Blue and Orange, and rebrand similarly to the 2017-18 City Uniform.) The Kings go back to Kansas City, despite just getting a new Stadium. Missouri, with St. Louis and KC, is a very good sports state. I choose KC because they have the unused NBA-Ready Sprint Center, and because of more recent NAB history that STL. The Nets pull a Giants/Jets, but the opposite. They play in NY, but call themselves NJ. Also because New Jersey Nets sounds better than Brooklyn Nets. With the growth of the Divisions in a size sense, and me being a supporter of “Divisions should matter in Sports.” the NBA returns to Division Winners are a top seed. With having 8 teams rather than 5, it reduces the chance of having a non deserving team get a high seed. The 2 Division Winners in each Conference will get the top 2 Postseason Seeds, with 3-8 just being the same as it’s always been, with the rest of the Conference fighting for those. Unlike the 2004-2014 format, Division Winners also get Home-Court Advantage throughout the Postseason. I will also be doing MLB Re-Alignment and a NFL Fix-Up (no big changes there) tomorrow, and have a hand-drawn NBA, MLB, and NFL series coming soon to the Concepts section of the board, which will follow my New Universe.

Part of the “New Browns” deal stayed that the Browns, Steelers, and Bengals are legally required to always be in the same division. It would have been smarter to put the Dolphins down south, but rivalries are more important than Geography in the NFL, but that had no legal stuff involved.

Any reason why ESPN is using the 2017-18 Scorebug for Summer League?

That’s how it’s supposed to be. It’s a throwback to their 1970s-80s Batting Helmet.

Nike wanted their logo on the front, but the NFL wouldn’t let them because it would compete with the Collar Logo, brand integrity, etc...

Since the NBA Uniform Section is finally being updated, should we expect the same for the NFL and MLB Uniform Guides on the Mothership?

I personally like the Grey Facemask a smidge better than the Blue facemark. Both are good looks. I would personally like to see them go back to Royal Blue, similar to their Color Rash Uniform. Blue Pants would be a nice way Alternate.

Well, there is still TBS coming soon, and knowing them, it will either be too big or too small...

It’s not new. It’s been used all season for the NBATV Broadcasts that weren’t RSN Simulcasts.

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Teams with bright colors 2019

Well, the CBS Logo background is Blue rather than Grey on the scorebug, so...... change?

Source or proof?

So based on this, I’m guessing a small update like the 2009-2013/2013-2016 graphics where it was tweaks and not major changes.

I have a good feeling that is going to be happening. All of the Super Bowl shows on CBSSN have been using graphics very similar to NBC’s New Graphics. Like this example, or this one. Yeah. 99% sure that is Ian Eagle.

So similar to these concepts that @pitt6pack recently made but with the Old NFL Logo and outlined Numerals?

You mean with the Seahawks End Zone causing the Messed-Up Conference Logo sides?

I have 2 questions 1. Why have they stopped using AFC/NFC Conference Logos in the End Zones since 2016? There is enology space to do so? 2. Why not put a Helmet in the Patriots End Zone to match the Rams and for a Throwback Touch? 3. Why not have the Rams End Zone be Athletic Gold to contrast with the helmet like Super Bowl XIV?

Even though they just recently switched back to the AFC-NFC Pro Bowl Format after not being so from the 2013-2016 Seasons...

BREAKING NEWS!!! The Rams field has the Helmet, and it's Royal Blue and Athletic Gold!

Ahhh, look at that space on the right side of the Pats End Zone to put an AFC Logo. If only they would do that...