Branding (Men's Basketball & FootballUniforms)

[raf46]

Hi all,

New to the page as you can probably tell by the amount of likes/comments I have.

I thought an interesting topic of conversation would be the branding of the athletic program as a whole, but particularly focusing on the football team's and men's basketball uniforms. As we head into an era of uncertainty with our recently abysmal football program combined with the optimism of a hopeful revival of a historic men's basketball program, it seems more important than ever to have consistent uniforms across all departments to accurately represent what the school believes/wants others to believe. To me, I get a more official/business-like vibe from the school with the block-C. It reminds me of the likes of Alabama, Oregon, Notre Dame with their uniforms. Super excited to have it back. Although I've loved the Husky image (especially the retro one), I think we should prioritize the block-C and have the Husky image as more of an alternative logo (think of how Oregon utilizes the duck on their uniforms). The block-C could do well on the basketball uniforms too, I think. Although I have really liked the cool, modern designs of recent men's (and women's) uniforms, I think the department could come together with a consistent and official look that can be used across all sports to establish a tradition with our uniforms.

With time, this could ideally help with recruiting as we have the culture/brand/uniforms all in line?

I don't know where others might stand, I could definitely be crazy.

Thanks for reading, psyched to be apart of the boneyard!

- GoatHouse

Welcome to the BY. Do not be too thin skinned. People are not always polite.

 

[SubbaBub]

There are an infinite number of opinions on this but the correct opinion/hierarcy based on the fact that the rebranding actually happened is.

UCONN workmark
Block C, where the workmark won't fit.
New Husky logo, as a primary alternate (Like Big Al at Bama)
Connecticut (on road unis)
White Dog mascot, if you aren't going to redo the current one.

You can add red or not. I choose not, but understand those who like it because 'Murica.

 

[storrsroars]

The jerseys are too busy. Eliminate some of the patches.

At least swap out the American Conference logo for a "This Space for Rent" patch.

 

[Zissou]

Use this uni this year, just for Aresco.

 

[UCDaveD]

I don’t want our basketball program to resemble our football program in any way, shape, or form. I don’t even want people to know they’re associated with the same school right now.