End of the block C?

[UCFBfan]

I remember the lecterns in the larger halls had this helmet logo etched into the front of them in the late 90s. Also, I know it's mostly a relic from a bygone era, but the NCAA Football PlayStation II game from 2002 or 2003 issued helmet stickers. Caulley's helmet was half white by the time I played NC State in a bowl game from the number of dog bones on the back.

Two things....

1) I love that this is our "Aeropostale jersey days". God that was a joke that they even made jerseys, let alone we wore them as game day ones.

2) I was the same way with my UConn helmets and the dog bones. I thought it was awesome and always wished UConn did that when I played NCAA whatever year it was.

This is my favorite UConn helmet variation (Yes I know the red U is a point of contention for many but I really liked the use of it)

 

[HobokenHusky]

First, check out this link.
UConn helmet history

Second, the dirty little secret of the “block C” is that it is the last remaining remnant of the Aeropostal uniforms

So when people pain away for the “traditional” of the block C, there really pining away for the days when Aeropostal made our uniforms.

The venn diagram of people who like the block C and people who still think the Aeropostale uniforms look “sharp” is very likely just a circle.

 

[freescooter]

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The single worst design in the history of helmet design. And yes, I have seen Maryland’s.

 

[freescooter]

I have always preferred the white helmets. I like the block C. As someone else said clean and professional looking. And has represented UConn for its entire fbs time

 

[SubbaBub]

First, check out this link.
UConn helmet history

Second, the dirty little secret of the “block C” is that it is the last remaining remnant of the Aeropostal uniforms

So when people pain away for the “traditional” of the block C, there really pining away for the days when Aeropostal made our uniforms.

Actually, the Block C is on every current UConn uniform. The UCONN wordmark uses the exact same font. The "C" in UCONN is the very same block C. One you see it you can't unsee it.

 

[CL82]

Actually, the Block C is on every current UConn uniform. The UCONN wordmark uses the exact same font. The "C" in UCONN is the very same block C. One you see it you can't unsee it.

Yep, but it lacks the outlining and spacing that football uses.

 

[Dream Jobbed 2.0]

The chrome is nice as a special alternative. I would like the idea of using it once a year for a significant game but believe it wouldn't work if we used it too often.

My view of the blue helmets with the block C is the one redeeming quality is they are a reminder of when we were at our best. My preference here would be a once every few years throwback.

What I would like the best (again, only one person's opinion) would be for our primary helmet to be a white with the block C, but the block C a bit smaller (80%-85% the current size) and a single blue stripe. Maybe one or two games a year use the husky logo instead of the C.

There has always been something about a clean, crisp look, without too much noise that gives the impression of being more together, more developed, more organized and professional than what wild color schemes presents.

Yeah it’s so nice let’s save it for a special game. Maybe the conference championship

 

[Alum86]

State Motto literally means hit the transfer portal hard and good things will happen… I like it.

Word Homey. He who transfereth, sustains.

 

[Uconnalliance]

The single worst design in the history of helmet design. And yes, I have seen Maryland’s.

Late to the game moe

 

[Urcea]

I've noticed the Mora era is really extensively using the Husky eyes in their promotional/recruitment announcement materials, so I'm wondering if it might be a theme of the team going forward. We've tried this design before with mixed results; I figured I'd give it another shot and tried my hand at a redesign

I don't think the Husky eyes thing is a bad thing in principle, but the "Husky Head Stripe" where it's encompassed within a straight line that runs front to back looks kind of weird. The better road would have been using the white of the Husky face surrounded by blue as a natural cutoff. Leaning into this concept I also tried to mix in "Husky eye blue" as an alternate color. I've always been partial to powder blues, but this actually works with the logo color scheme as it currently exists (within the eyes).

I'm not a graphic designer so the fidelity/quality of some of these edits may not be the best - just trying to expose the concept.

 

[DoctorWho85]

I've noticed the Mora era is really extensively using the Husky eyes in their promotional/recruitment announcement materials, so I'm wondering if it might be a theme of the team going forward. We've tried this design before with mixed results; I figured I'd give it another shot and tried my hand at a redesign

I don't think the Husky eyes thing is a bad thing in principle, but the "Husky Head Stripe" where it's encompassed within a straight line that runs front to back looks kind of weird. The better road would have been using the white of the Husky face surrounded by blue as a natural cutoff. Leaning into this concept I also tried to mix in "Husky eye blue" as an alternate color. I've always been partial to powder blues, but this actually works with the logo color scheme as it currently exists (within the eyes).

I'm not a graphic designer so the fidelity/quality of some of these edits may not be the best - just trying to expose the concept.

I'd really like to see some red highlights of the numbers maybe red face mask too.

 

[Nextmanup]

I forgot how much I loved these chrome alternates:

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What year did we use these helmets?

 

[PAGS]

It’s about time for a uni redo! Block C needs to go with RE. Bad ju-ju!! Bring back the grey alternate uni’s but kill the red trim! Red was Diaco’s thing….be done with it. Kids like cool uni’s…need options. No one uses gloss finish anymore. Matte blue and white. Get those grey’s back with metallic blue face masks. Get some cool hype going into the season. And whoever likes the 80’s happy husky…you’re probably older than that logo. MOVE ON…it’s done!

 

[uconnfan68]

It’s about time for a uni redo! Block C needs to go with RE. Bad ju-ju!! Bring back the grey alternate uni’s but kill the red trim! Red was Diaco’s thing….be done with it. Kids like cool uni’s…need options. No one uses gloss finish anymore. Matte blue and white. Get those grey’s back with metallic blue face masks. Get some cool hype going into the season. And whoever likes the 80’s happy husky…you’re probably older than that logo. MOVE ON…it’s done!

Start a GoFundMe for them. Phil Knight isn’t on our speed dial.

 

[TheDoggPound]

I don't care whether we stick with the block C or not, but whatever we decide can we go all in? We changed back to the block C but looking at the facilities virtual tour the husky logo is all over the place (not to mention the endzones with red and husky logo at midfield). Little details matter. Let's pick one and do it correctly.

 

[SubbaBub]

This argument has been settled, by me.

Blue Block C helmets and white Doghead helmets, but make the doghead a bit larger.

If you what to outline the doghead in red, grey, or shocking blue I don’t care. Take a poll to give the little people a sense they matter.

 

[Austin316]

Football has always done their own thing. Maybe it’s time they benchmark with MBB’s design. If u look at the MBB uniforms they have a simple line for secondary and accent colors running down the arms and shorts. Why not incorporate that into football? Check out these helmets, they’re simple but make sense. Do the same thing with the uniform.

 

[BugsyCT]

Football has always done their own thing. Maybe it’s time they benchmark with MBB’s design. If u look at the MBB uniforms they have a simple line for secondary and accent colors running down the arms and shorts. Why not incorporate that into football? Check out these helmets, they’re simple but make sense. Do the same thing with the uniform.

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Not bad. I like the broken stripe down the middle like the men's bball unis. That red around the block C is too much though (except on the blue helmet). And no black helmets please. Blue, white, and grey are more than enough.

 

[mikeinmanila]

Football has always done their own thing. Maybe it’s time they benchmark with MBB’s design. If u look at the MBB uniforms they have a simple line for secondary and accent colors running down the arms and shorts. Why not incorporate that into football? Check out these helmets, they’re simple but make sense. Do the same thing with the uniform.

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Always thought coordinating with the same color scheme as the MBB unis would be a good look and help with branding. Although definitely need to keep the Block C for football... but please dump the black helmet.

 

[hank970]

The chrome is nice as a special alternative. I would like the idea of using it once a year for a significant game but believe it wouldn't work if we used it too often.

My view of the blue helmets with the block C is the one redeeming quality is they are a reminder of when we were at our best. My preference here would be a once every few years throwback.

What I would like the best (again, only one person's opinion) would be for our primary helmet to be a white with the block C, but the block C a bit smaller (80%-85% the current size) and a single blue stripe. Maybe one or two games a year use the husky logo instead of the C.

There has always been something about a clean, crisp look, without too much noise that gives the impression of being more together, more developed, more organized and professional than what wild color schemes presents.

What's a significant game? Maine? UMass? New Hampshire? Brown? Central Connecticut State?

Appearances and perceptions matter, but honestly, winning a few games would be more indicative of at least some level of organization.

 

[jdb50]

What year did we use these helmets?

That was the night game at the Rent when we beat Houston under Diaco's direction.

 

[UConnDan97]

I've said it before and I'll say it again. Every helmet we have looks awesome when we're winning...

(Except for that "call of the wild" crap... Pasqualoni can keep that...)

 

[CL82]

I've noticed the Mora era is really extensively using the Husky eyes in their promotional/recruitment announcement materials, so I'm wondering if it might be a theme of the team going forward. We've tried this design before with mixed results; I figured I'd give it another shot and tried my hand at a redesign

I don't think the Husky eyes thing is a bad thing in principle, but the "Husky Head Stripe" where it's encompassed within a straight line that runs front to back looks kind of weird. The better road would have been using the white of the Husky face surrounded by blue as a natural cutoff. Leaning into this concept I also tried to mix in "Husky eye blue" as an alternate color. I've always been partial to powder blues, but this actually works with the logo color scheme as it currently exists (within the eyes).

I'm not a graphic designer so the fidelity/quality of some of these edits may not be the best - just trying to expose the concept.

Try making the Husky face bigger. For what it’s worth I doubt Jim Mora is going to go with call of the wild helmets.

 

[weyuo]

The block C is so Randy Edsall and I just want to get as far away from that waste of time as possible. I liked the state logo helmet idea. Classy.

 

[Dream Jobbed 2.0]

Football has always done their own thing. Maybe it’s time they benchmark with MBB’s design. If u look at the MBB uniforms they have a simple line for secondary and accent colors running down the arms and shorts. Why not incorporate that into football? Check out these helmets, they’re simple but make sense. Do the same thing with the uniform.

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I like that thought, but do it on the pants. The current pants look like Kmart wind pants with the two stripes.

 

[hardcorehusky]

I still love the throwback C with the football laces. That would be brand indentity!!

 

[SinBin]

Just my opinion, I've never been a fan of white helmets, blue helmets with a tweaked block C is the way to go.

 

[DoctorWho85]

Football has always done their own thing. Maybe it’s time they benchmark with MBB’s design. If u look at the MBB uniforms they have a simple line for secondary and accent colors running down the arms and shorts. Why not incorporate that into football? Check out these helmets, they’re simple but make sense. Do the same thing with the uniform.

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WHy does it say ACC on the helmets? Do you know something we don't?

 

[Austin316]

WHy does it say ACC on the helmets? Do you know something we don't?

Yep.

The ACC called after we beat Yale and said, “We’ve seen enough. You’re in.”

 

[FfldCntyFan]

What's a significant game? Maine? UMass? New Hampshire? Brown? Central Connecticut State?

Appearances and perceptions matter, but honestly, winning a few games would be more indicative of at least some level of organization.

We have a reasonable number of future games scheduled against current P5 schools who were once conference foes of ours. I would give the current regime a couple seasons to stabilize the program and then pick one game every year (maybe every other year) against one of them to wear it.