raz Posted May 13, 2023 Share Posted May 13, 2023 1 hour ago, WideRight said: This website or the Alt History site? I am not seeing an issue with the Alt History "USFL Lives" Site, but let me know if you are. Meanwhile, I am gearing up for the 2006-2007 offseason and then the 25th season of USFL football in 2007. To commemorate that anniversary, the USFL will have each team wearing a patch. the 12 founding franchises will have a patch with their original 1983 logo in the center, while all other teams will have one with the league's "U" logo at the center. Here are examples of the two. I'd love to see all of the original 12. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrcubfan415 Posted May 13, 2023 Share Posted May 13, 2023 1 hour ago, WideRight said: I am not seeing an issue with the Alt History "USFL Lives" Site, but let me know if you are. When I try to go to the last page on Newswire (i.e., the one that would show the earliest posts on the website), it just shows the most recent posts. Also, when I try to go to a specific page of Newswire (e.g., page 125), it says “Check back soon Once posts are published, you’ll see them here”. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WideRight Posted May 18, 2023 Author Share Posted May 18, 2023 Still working my way through the 2006-2007 USFL offseason, a lot happening with a few major player shifts, the NFL trying to gain the upper hand on QB signings, and a busy draft to wrap up. So, that means the redesigns for 2008 are not ready yet, but I have this for everyone while we wait to jump into the 2007 season, the 2nd season with 26 clubs. Summer Bowl 2006 in the new Wrangler/Cardinal stadium in Glendale (U. of Phoenix Stadium) 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WideRight Posted May 31, 2023 Author Share Posted May 31, 2023 After adding the new Memphis (USFL 2023) secondary to the Showboats look, more and more current day USFL elements are starting to make an appearance in the alt history. Next up? The Pittsburgh Maulers get a facelift in 2008. First up is the main logo, which brings in the Mauler from 2022 as well as the keystone from the 2022 secondary. No black and gold, as the Maulers are already well established with a purple, orange and steel color scheme. A secondary is on the way, as is a new helmet and new uniform set. Not a radical departure for the hammer-head faithful, but a modernization from roid-rage Mauler to a more svelt hammer swinger. 6 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BengalErnst Posted May 31, 2023 Share Posted May 31, 2023 Was hoping you’d go the TSL Lineman route with that franchise but I think it’s very fair to bring in that logo early. Quote THE Xtreme Fantasy Football League Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skycast Posted June 1, 2023 Share Posted June 1, 2023 I understand the current iteration of the Maulers going to black and gold, but I don't care for it. That purple and orange is pretty unique in pro sports and stands out I think. Anyway, just a quick postscript to say thanks for continually posting these, I've enjoyed the work and banter here alongside your website league updates. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heavybass Posted June 1, 2023 Share Posted June 1, 2023 Purple and Orange Maulers is better than Black and Gold Cancerous Maulers 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildcomet Posted June 1, 2023 Share Posted June 1, 2023 11 minutes ago, Skycast said: I understand the current iteration of the Maulers going to black and gold, but I don't care for it. That purple and orange is pretty unique in pro sports and stands out I think. Anyway, just a quick postscript to say thanks for continually posting these, I've enjoyed the work and banter here alongside your website league updates. I'd agree with this. I get why the IRL Maulers would make the change they did but I'm glad your version is staying as-is. It's a really underrated color combo that the Maulers did- and you do- use well. Framing the logo inside a Keystone is a great idea in my opinion. Awesome work as usual! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomba Tomba Posted June 1, 2023 Share Posted June 1, 2023 19 minutes ago, Skycast said: I understand the current iteration of the Maulers going to black and gold, but I don't care for it. That purple and orange is pretty unique in pro sports and stands out I think. Anyway, just a quick postscript to say thanks for continually posting these, I've enjoyed the work and banter here alongside your website league updates. You could meet halfway and do a dark purple primary with a yellowish orange secondary.... Quote If you read on the card you'll be cheating on your heart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WideRight Posted June 1, 2023 Author Share Posted June 1, 2023 And here are the secondary, a very Mauler Jolly Roger, and the helmet, now with a simplified (2022-style) stripe. Full Uni soon. 5 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neo_prankster Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 Still not sure about the angle of the hammer blade sticking out of the keystone. 2 Quote The Fictional Story of Austus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gosioux76 Posted June 6, 2023 Share Posted June 6, 2023 On 6/1/2023 at 12:58 PM, WideRight said: And here are the secondary, a very Mauler Jolly Roger, and the helmet, now with a simplified (2022-style) stripe. Full Uni soon. My eye goes to the negative space between the helmet and hammers, which makes sort of a pentagon shape. I'd love it if it somehow could be adjusted into a keystone shape. Not sure it's possible, but it would be cool. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WideRight Posted June 8, 2023 Author Share Posted June 8, 2023 Sorry it took so long to post the full 2008 Pittsburgh Mauler look. I am traveling a bit, so my internet and access to my files is not as constant as I would like. Here is the 2008 Mauler uniform with the new logos. Some influence of 2022 USFL here, but also of the Buccaneers' look from the mid-2010's. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrcubfan415 Posted June 11, 2023 Share Posted June 11, 2023 All the Newswire pages past page 100 on the Wix website seem to not be loading properly. I currently can’t seem to access anything after 1988 Week 11 but before 1992 Week 7 (and when I refreshed the 1988 Week 11 Standings, it went blank despite having worked fine before). Edit: 1988 Week 11 Standings is working fine again. Maybe I just had too many tabs open. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WideRight Posted July 10, 2023 Author Share Posted July 10, 2023 Hi all. Just getting read to gear up for the simulation of the 2008 USFL season (Alt History). I will soon be revealing the new looks for 3 franchises (Tampa Bay, Denver, and a third team I have not decided yet) but first here are the Summer Bowl logos for the 2008 Summer Bowl in Jacksonville. This logo borrows heavily from the "Explore Downtown Jacksonville" logo found here. I figured the city's tourism offices would be involved in a logo design, so it makes sense to merge the two. Note the addition of the football shape and the sun, as well as a retro font and summery color scheme. First up for uniform reveals will be the 2009 Bandits, followed by the Gold, and then which ever team I think will be #3 (Still undecided). If anyone has ideas on a team that needs a facelift, let me know (you can see all the current designs on the Alt History website. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raz Posted July 11, 2023 Share Posted July 11, 2023 I think it's time for LA or Texas, imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WideRight Posted July 16, 2023 Author Share Posted July 16, 2023 The first of the 2009 Reebok Redesigns is ready. The Denver Gold make several changes to their look, without deviating too far from a design that has become iconic in the region. Details below. Denver makes several "minor" or is it "miner" changes to their look, including: 1. Removing the simple helmet stripe and replacing it with two tapered dual-gold "starburst" designs. 2. Adding a gold on gold bevel effect to the team numbers. 3. Adding a secondary logo (yup, they beat the Nuggets to it.) 4. Adding black sleeves on the white jersey. 5. Using the new starburst wordmark on the chest. Nothing radical, just an update. Next up is Tampa Bay, who also go with modest changes, though with one very controversial (and instantly mocked) new feature. 7 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heavybass Posted July 16, 2023 Share Posted July 16, 2023 Miner changes he says, ho ho ho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raz Posted July 16, 2023 Share Posted July 16, 2023 Intrigued by the "instantly mocked" TB feature... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomba Tomba Posted July 17, 2023 Share Posted July 17, 2023 6 hours ago, raz said: Intrigued by the "instantly mocked" TB feature... Digital numbers /s 1 Quote If you read on the card you'll be cheating on your heart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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