agentrygraphics Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 I actually like the fact that the green shading in the cat's face form "hills". The color scheme is dreadful The "A" in Hillcats is ridiculously embellished. There's no reason for the "A" to have those trails like it does. The raised paw on the cat is gigantic in proportion to the rest of its body...even with perspective taken into account. 1 Quote "This isn't just the Oregon Ducks, it's Football's Future Turf Soldier War Hero Steel Robot Tech Flex Machine Army." -CS85 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBGKon Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 The Jacksonville Suns name has history, dating as far back as 1962. I understand the front office and ownership have changed recently, but this is a brash move. I hope its a fools joke as this one clearly came out of left field. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gothamite Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 32 minutes ago, FinsUp1214 said: Back to Lynchburg...I can't help but look at that whole identity - especially the primary and the wordmark - and think "football". It all looks better suited for a football identity than it does a baseball one. Not saying you need a neon hillcat swinging a bat, but these just for some reason don't look like they "fit". I think you're really on to something there. The oval head appears designed to fit on a football helmet, and the full-body version sure looks like he's trying to stiff-arm a defender while running with the vall tucked under his left arm. It's kind of generic, as if somebody grabbed a set from their spec portfolio, dusted it off, and presented it to the baseball team. 2 Quote The Green Bay Packers Uniform Database! Now in a handy blog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBGKon Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 13 minutes ago, Gothamite said: I think you're really on to something there. The oval head appears designed to fit on a football helmet, and the full-body version sure looks like he's trying to stiff-arm a defender while running with the vall tucked under his left arm. It's kind of generic, as if somebody grabbed a set from their spec portfolio, dusted it off, and presented it to the baseball team. True, but its better than what they had before: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WSU151 Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 1 hour ago, FinsUp1214 said: Back to Lynchburg...I can't help but look at that whole identity - especially the primary and the wordmark - and think "football". It all looks better suited for a football identity than it does a baseball one. Not saying you need a neon hillcat swinging a bat, but these just for some reason don't look like they "fit". Agreed (and with the other comments that followed). While we make fun of Brandiose for swinging everything, there's zero connection to the game of baseball in those three Lynchburg logos. The hats do look pretty nice though...the logos look better on a navy background than a gray background. 1 Quote Smart is believing half of what you hear. Genius is knowing which half. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gothamite Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 Still looks like a football helmet logo. Are they using the "L"-foot on alternate caps? Quote The Green Bay Packers Uniform Database! Now in a handy blog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Burmy Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 I'm afraid it's not a joke... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Norva Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 Wow Jax. I had no idea they were even looking to change? Just awful. Suns was a great name with a ton of history. I like as much whimsy as anyone but so much of this ends up as forced crap. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Admiral Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 "This is a high-energy, impactful, bold move," Babby said Tuesday. The English language was a mistake. 3 Quote ♫ oh yeah, board goes on, long after the thrill of postin' is gone ♫ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lights Out Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 They made a big show of changing the team's name and then forgot to put it on any of the uniforms. What gives? 4 Quote POTD: 2/4/12 3/4/12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gothamite Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 1 hour ago, MBurmy said: That's not a bad "J" logo on its own, but what the hell is up with the water wings? The backwards version where he's groping Florida is just awful. 1 hour ago, BigEd76 said: Quote The Green Bay Packers Uniform Database! Now in a handy blog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBGKon Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 Can anyone tell what the red jersey says? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burmy Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 1 minute ago, Gothamite said: The backwards version where he's groping Florida is just awful. Makes sense, though, given how the fans are being screwed over by this... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichO Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 3 hours ago, insert name said: Are minor league teams forced to have really dumb names? "Forced fun" comes to mind on this and some other recent name changes. 3 hours ago, Gothamite said: No, but that's one way to stand out in a crowded marketplace. I love minor league whimsy, but there's a fine line between that and plain stupid. And when the owner talks about his decisions like this: "This is a high-energy, impactful, bold move," Babby said Tuesday It leads me to believe he's firmly on the side of stupid. Leads my brain to: " “People can get a cheeseburger anywhere. They come to Chockees for the atmosphere and the attitude.” 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gothamite Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 5 minutes ago, AstroBull21 said: Can anyone tell what the red jersey says? Some stupid city nickname? The only plausible one I see on Wikipedia is "River CIty". 1 hour ago, BigEd76 said: And holy , that chrome-ified drowning wordmark is hideous. Quote The Green Bay Packers Uniform Database! Now in a handy blog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agentrygraphics Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 4 minutes ago, Gothamite said: Some stupid city nickname? The only plausible one I see on Wikipedia is "River CIty". Jacksonville is called "the Bold New City of the South"...perhaps..."Bold City"? 1 Quote "This isn't just the Oregon Ducks, it's Football's Future Turf Soldier War Hero Steel Robot Tech Flex Machine Army." -CS85 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaumatrope Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 15 minutes ago, agentrygraphics said: Jacksonville is called "the Bold New City of the South"...perhaps..."Bold City"? Yeah...if you look closely at the red jersey you can make out an L and a D. The ownership did say something about this being a "bold move"...although honestly Jacksonville calling itself "The Bold New City of the South" strikes me a lot like Baltimore proclaiming itself the "Greatest City in America". All of which falls under my personal belief that if you have to say something about yourself...it probably isn't true. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferdinand Cesarano Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 1 hour ago, BigEd76 said: At least those guys are all wearing their stirrups and pants correctly. (But the logo is terrible and the name is embarassing.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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