Random NCAA football tweaks 'n' designs

[chestnutz]

The thread over in the lounge about those who are graduating high school this year got me thinkin' about the football identities that the schools I want to attend currently have. Miami of Ohio is currently number 1 on my list, so I figured why not tweak the identity?

For the logos, I didn't do much. I kept the same primary bird head, except made a more uniform black outline instead of the different stroke widths it currently has, and got rid of gray completely, making the beak white. I LOVE the M monogram logo they have, and I didn't really do much except for changing the order of the colors. I tweaked the wordmark a bit as well, especially on the primary logo. Really didn't do anything to groundbreaking.

Miami has used modern, piping-filled uniforms since the early 2000's (maybe earlier?) and I thought it was time to simplify their look, and give them some more tradition. For their first home game this year, they used a more traditional style uniform, though I'm not sure if that's the permanent home uniform. Anyways, I added some shoulder stripes, trying to minimize the use of black, and went with the double stripe throughout the uniform.

C&C appreciated, and I might tackle some other college teams later. Thanks to andrewharrington for the template!

[TrueYankee26]

Nice, the uniforms make me think of rutgers

[MJWalker45]

I'd use the old Colts or Cowboys number for an older look but these are pretty good. The new adidas uniforms are better then what they had but I think these would give them a run for their money

[HarperK]

Nice, the uniforms make me think of rutgers

more like, if rutgers and louisville had a baby. Not bad tho, solid, safe, good looking design.

[BrandMooreArt]

i would make the Nike swoosh white on the red jersey. besides that i think you have a winner

[chestnutz]

i would make the Nike swoosh white on the red jersey. besides that i think you have a winner

I had it white originally, but I wanted to balance out the white and black a litttttle bit more. The whole top half of the jersey contained only white, and I figured a little smudge of black would help.

[scottysprings]

Looks really nice, maybe try tapered stripes on the pants to change it up a bit?

[LEWJ]

I like this a lot. I agree that it does kinda remind me of Rutgers. But I think that's just because of the number font.

I think a different number font could fix that problem. But either way, great job.

[TalktoChuck]

By changing the number font you will avoid pretty much all similarities with Rutgers. Also I think if the nike logo were White (on home) and Red (on road) it would look better. This is a great up date Chestnut, good work as always.

[bohob]

I will agree with changing the numbers. They don't quite work with the logo package IMO. I also agree that tapering the pants stripes would give the look its own unique twist. Overall, good work.

[chestnutz]

MIAMI (OHIO) UPDATE

-Tapered pant stripes

-New number font

-Changed swoosh color

-Fixed away belt problem

I've got the next team done, the OTHER Miami, and I'll post that once C&C on THIS Miami is done with. Thanks for the input all!

[HarperK]

maybe a thin black outline on the outside of each stripe? (black-red-white-red-black) Also i think the hip logo is a bit large. A conference patch would top it off, but thats all i got!

[chestnutz]

Well here's number 2, the other Miami, the Hurricanes of Florida.

Same primary logo, the U is too classic to change. Changed the colors on the sebastian-twister logo, making it all green instead of the two-tone gray they have it as now. Completely new wordmark and tertiary logo, with the 3 slashes supposed to mimic those in the twister logo.

I wanted to give Miami a more classic look as well. They're one of the top programs in college football history, and I wanted to reflect that. Lately they've been going with the modern and weird striping/piping business. The striping pattern I went with here mimics their current helmet design, with one thick stripe inside of two thinner ones. I applied this to the jerseys and pants. I added a bit of piping on the front of the jersey to keep it from going TOO throwbackish.

Drexel will be next, and they don't have a football team (haven't since '73), so should be interesting. Suggestions for another team are always welcome.

[TrueYankee26]

Awesome!

[ilovenj]

I've got a suggestion: Rider University. They don't have a football team either but do have some logos and colors thst would look great on football uniforms

[Brave-Bird 08]

really like the Miami wordmark!

the uniforms have potential. not a fan of piping and old school stripes together. also, i think a green facemask would work more than an orange one.

[OpaqueChicken]

Maybe try to slip in a pair of orange pants with that Miami concept. Also agree with the piping with classic stripes.

[BJBerthiaume]

The piping looks really unnecessary. Also, the helmet logo looks rather big compared to what they have now. But I love the adjustment to Sebastian, and the jerseys would look great without the piping.

[PackerBadger]

Well here's number 2, the other Miami, the Hurricanes of Florida.

Same primary logo, the U is too classic to change. Changed the colors on the sebastian-twister logo, making it all green instead of the two-tone gray they have it as now. Completely new wordmark and tertiary logo, with the 3 slashes supposed to mimic those in the twister logo.

I wanted to give Miami a more classic look as well. They're one of the top programs in college football history, and I wanted to reflect that. Lately they've been going with the modern and weird striping/piping business. The striping pattern I went with here mimics their current helmet design, with one thick stripe inside of two thinner ones. I applied this to the jerseys and pants. I added a bit of piping on the front of the jersey to keep it from going TOO throwbackish.

Drexel will be next, and they don't have a football team (haven't since '73), so should be interesting. Suggestions for another team are always welcome.

These need orange pants. And maybe a serif font for the NOB (for the Bernie Kosar title team). And that's all. Well done.

[PackerBadger]

MIAMI (OHIO) UPDATE

-Tapered pant stripes

-New number font

-Changed swoosh color

-Fixed away belt problem

I've got the next team done, the OTHER Miami, and I'll post that once C&C on THIS Miami is done with. Thanks for the input all!

I prefer these for Wisconsin than this Wisconsin concept. (Although both of you have the wrong shade of red for the CARDINAL and White.) The stripes kind of emulate a W, which would be cool for Wisconsin.