KJHillis Posted August 7, 2010 Share Posted August 7, 2010 i really like the thread "5 worst logos in sports" so I decided to ask you guys what are some of the worst, uninspiring logos in college sports? the other thread focused more on professional sports. i think college logos are interesting in themselves, as well as the thought processes that go into choosing them. tradition is one of the dominating factors in choosing a logo for your school. i can guarentee we will not see the unanimity that we did in the other thread. most of my choices were based on the entire logo package, not just the primary listed on CCSo here are my top 5:1.Illinois-Chicago2.Georgia StateIsn't this from a Lion King movie?3.Iowa Statevery uninspiring logo package, they are like a lost kid in the Big 124.Marquettecatholic, smart university with a modern, flashy logo package5.DepaulLOVE the color scheme but it just doesn't fit a classy Catholic schoolWhat are yours? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bncjones Posted August 7, 2010 Share Posted August 7, 2010 I think Georgia State U just updated their logo for 2010. The one in this thread is the old logo, I think. The newer logos are much better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RamblinGamblinTiger Posted August 8, 2010 Share Posted August 8, 2010 This is the main logo of GaState's new identity....There's also a 'GSU' logo that's going on the helmets, and another logo of just the panther head... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KJHillis Posted August 8, 2010 Author Share Posted August 8, 2010 This is the main logo of GaState's new identity....There's also a 'GSU' logo that's going on the helmets, and another logo of just the panther head...ur right.. i remember reading that thread... CC needs to update I guess Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lights Out Posted August 8, 2010 Share Posted August 8, 2010 Catholic schools aren't allowed to have modern logos? Since when?My picks in no particular order - excluding really small colleges that probably can't afford better:At least the Bills' logo looks like a buffalo. Apparently, Colorado chose the "amusement park balloon animal" route. And what's with the white horn when no other part of the logo is white?Firstly, this logo is far too weak to be used as a primary - which I believe it officially is now. Second of all, the "A" is basically just the Braves' cap logo with a serif attached. No originality here from Alabama. They ought to bring back the elephant logo, now that was an ownable logo.Rutgers went from one of the best identities in college sports to a plain red letter set in Rockwell Extra Bold, a font that comes with Microsoft Office. If they absolutely had to go the single-letter route, couldn't they have just picked this instead of the two-second job they ultimately chose?Vandy is yet another school that went from a great identity to this watered-down, simplified version. The "V" is too light and too squished in the tiny space at the center of the star. This would have been a better option.I know Penn State's logo is considered classic, but seriously, this is one of the laziest renderings of an animal in sports. It's pretty sad when you ask a high school to stop using their logo and then watch as they commission and use a better, updated version of your own logo. POTD: 2/4/12 3/4/12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jigga Posted August 8, 2010 Share Posted August 8, 2010 Everything in the Phoenix Design Works portfolio is tied for the worst. On January 16, 2013 at 3:49 PM, NJTank said: Btw this is old hat for Notre Dame. Knits Rockne made up George Tip's death bed speech. Â Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jstraper Posted August 8, 2010 Share Posted August 8, 2010 Lights Out, I'm fairly certain the script "A" was Alabama's LONG before it was used by the Atlanta Braves. Of course the Braves do have a history of copying tradition, like taking FSU's war chant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanMcD29 Posted August 8, 2010 Share Posted August 8, 2010 http://sportslogos.net/logo.php?id=7476Central Connecticut State hands down. Twitter: @RyanMcD29 // College Crosse: Where I write, chat, and infograph lacrosse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jstraper Posted August 8, 2010 Share Posted August 8, 2010 http://sportslogos.net/logo.php?id=7476Central Connecticut State hands down.I'll call your Central Connecticut State and raise you a Scottsdale Community College (take your pick):I actually think the second one is pretty awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyclone20 Posted August 8, 2010 Share Posted August 8, 2010 Really Iowa State you have got to be kidding Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
illwauk Posted August 8, 2010 Share Posted August 8, 2010 Catholic schools aren't allowed to have modern logos? Since when?Not sure if the original poster is aware of this, but both Marquette and DePaul have reputations as being stuffy old Catholic schools that are stuck in the early 20th century and only remain relevant through donations from aging alumni. So I guess in that sense, the logos aren't fitting. But it doesn't change the fact that both logos would be candidates for a TOP 5 list.Had he posted MU's Golden Chicken on the other hand... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KJHillis Posted August 8, 2010 Author Share Posted August 8, 2010 Catholic schools aren't allowed to have modern logos? Since when?Not sure if the original poster is aware of this, but both Marquette and DePaul have reputations as being stuffy old Catholic schools that are stuck in the early 20th century and only remain relevant through donations from aging alumni. So I guess in that sense, the logos aren't fitting. But it doesn't change the fact that both logos would be candidates for a TOP 5 list.Had he posted MU's Golden Chicken on the other hand...i am aware , that is kinda why i mentioned the catholic thing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardman 1 Posted August 8, 2010 Share Posted August 8, 2010 I really don't like the logos that are still around that have the late 70s/early 80s look.Some examples:Washington StateIowaKansas State Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quillz Posted August 8, 2010 Share Posted August 8, 2010 I actually like all the Blue Demon logos. The one posted is probably the weakest of the bunch, but I really do like that "running demon" logo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legend Posted August 8, 2010 Share Posted August 8, 2010 I agree on the Iowa State one big time. Terrible downgrade.The only worse downgrade was St. Johns. The Red Storm logo was awesome and creative, now just another school with plain letters.As a Catholic, I enjoy seeing Catholic schools with modern logos and find no problem with modernization. I'm not a huge fan of plain, bland, and/or boring logos in any facet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
connriv Posted August 8, 2010 Share Posted August 8, 2010 The UC Santa Cruz Fighting Banana Slugs.http://www.goslugs.com/Oh, wait, that's the BEST college logo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
illwauk Posted August 8, 2010 Share Posted August 8, 2010 I really don't like the logos that are still around that have the late 70s/early 80s look.Some examples:Washington StateIowaKansas StateI think logos like these work well for colleges. To me, the best college identities are ones that use only the school's official colors and are usually simple enough that a child could do a decent mock-up from memory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a3uge Posted August 8, 2010 Share Posted August 8, 2010 Yuck, always thought this had to be the least intimidating logo...But the new one that isn't introduced yet is a huge improvement. Thanks Butler for the new court. Horizon league ftw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewPF Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 My school has a pretty bad logo. The Ram looks like it's lying down! Here's what it says in my opinion: "I am a sheep, I am tired. I'm going to sleep on these words now." http://i.imgur.com/4ahMZxD.png koizim said: And...and ya know what we gotta do? We gotta go kick him in da penis. He'll be injured. Injured bad. COYS and Go Sox Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deep Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 Kansas StateThe logo has got potential though, some work here and there and i could see it looking a lot better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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