New Husky Logos

[superjohn]

I'd love to know the genius who thought it was a smart idea to change the logo back in 2013.

Imagine changing a logo that was recognizable and linked to winning.

Almost everyone rebrands, if we never did we would have manic depressive husky or musket husky.

 

[WrenchFan69]

I like these, like the current logo, and like the old ones especially the one with the rifle. 2002-2013 logo is the GOAT tho

 

[bendm]

The artist based it off their own dog, a Samoyed.

that's an abuse of artistic license. imagine georgetown asking for a bulldog mascot and the artist drawing their pet pitbull???

 

[87Xfer]

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this is a picture of the current real life mascot, as a puppy.. he is not all white.. so until the next Johnathan is born, and happens to be all white, and this one is retired, we have the two toned husky logo, which i don't mind.. juss sayin

Maybe it's just me but that is what a Siberian Husky is supposed to look like, and the current logo is a major upgrade over the Samoyed puppy one.

 

[mauconnfan]

Probably will be used as alternates going forward. Now lets hear some hyperbolic takes.

One thing to note is that there is no red, but there is a sky blue accent.

They're kidding me right?

 

[freescooter]

Nike made a major push for it. They are the ones that designed it for free

 

[UConnTrumbull]

This will never be used for anything other than selling shirts and maybe you see it on a quick highlight reel like all teams now use (someone mentioned the Sparty one earlier)

 

[Lynyrd]

I don't care what logo we settle on, just kill this thing ...

 

[CL82]

Yes but our national brand, what we've been know to for fans across the country and the thing fans on this board freak out about since our siberian husly logo is the white samoyed logo. Most people around the country have no ides we actually have a live animal mascot. Jonathan isn't Uga the bulldog.

So you'd be perfectly cool with a white husky mascot?

 

[CL82]

Maybe it's just me but that is what a Siberian Husky is supposed to look like, and the current logo is a major upgrade over the Samoyed puppy one.

The White Husky Breed
People are often confused about the origin of the breed and whether or not ‘White Husky’ is the same as the breed simply known as ‘Siberian Husky’. Well, yes. Siberian Husky and White Husky are the same breeds. Furthermore, the White Husky is one common name that describes a Siberian husky dog breed. The main difference between Siberian and White Husky lies in their appearance. Just a few of Huskies are blessed with all-white fur. White is in general rare color in dogs, especially in Siberian Huskies.

White Husky is considered to be one of the most beautiful dogs in the world. It’s not possible not to notice them. After all, they are initially white which makes them appealing to many, as white fur is not so common in dogs. In addition, this breed has almond-shaped eyes, and erect triangular-shaped ears.

They are built strong and their posture is powerful. In addition, they always have a serene look. Their bodies are lean and proportionate, and they have fox-like bushy tails. Don’t think that they are not strong, just because they look so graceful. After all, they were bred as working dogs so they have the strength of a sled dog, but they have natural poise and grace. White Huskies make elegant, but powerful dogs.

 

[superjohn]

So you'd be perfectly cool with a white husky mascot?

I like our current husky logo and had no problem with our old samoyed logo but could really care less. I care even less about the mascot/live dog.

 

[BlueDogs]

Why must we constantly re-define ourselves when we had a brand identity that people recognized across the country. It worked and know we have something less than what was.

 

[87Xfer]

Mix Breed Dogs Archives - The Happy Puppy Site

Mixed breed dogs

thehappypuppysite.com

What Does a Purebred White Husky Look Like?
A purebred white husky is one of the most beautiful dogs on the planet. These dogs have alert, erect triangular-shaped ears, almond-shaped eyes that are keen and intense, lean and proportionate bodies and fox-like bushy tails. The white husky can look deceptively lightweight, especially since this working dog has a natural grace and poise, but make no mistake; this dog is very strong and powerful.

My comment was written tongue-in-cheek. I've owned 7 Huskies, and of course they've all looked different. But when someone says Siberian Husky, I think of the black and white, blue-eyed variety, like the current live mascot. And I may be in the minority, but I've liked our current logo since it was created in 2013.

 

[BGesus4]

Have to agree with @superjohn. The actual live dog (or 10 dogs) they say is the "actual Uconn husky" makes any difference. The logo is our brand. >50% of our fans and 100% of our non fans have any idea what the live mascot looks like.

 

[RF79]

Looks whack!!

 

[CL82]

Have to agree with @superjohn. The actual live dog (or 10 dogs) they say is the "actual Uconn husky" makes any difference. The logo is our brand. >50% of our fans and 100% of our non fans have any idea what the live mascot looks like.

I guess but 100% of our fans and vast majority of college basketball knew (and still knows) which college this mascot belongs to:

Identity is the point of branding. The move from a distinct logo to a generic looking one is a branding mistake.

It's fine for people to have different likes, but people who say there is no such thing are a white husky are just wrong. Interesting enough Herbst said that was part of the basis from moving from the all white husky as a mascot.

 

[Fishy]

I don’t care.

I don’t know why anyone does.

Nothing makes the average UConn fan angrier than when someone redesigns the stuffed animals.

 

[Penfield]

FYI these will not be used for athletics or anything like that. Mostly just for around campus signage or student related materials

 

[XLCenterFan]

I figured everyone would have the normal reaction of "no."

I kind of like it, but not as much as our new one OR our old one.

 

[Austin316]

For the millionth time, our logo is a Siberian Husky. The happy fluffy one you probably prefer is a Samoyed.

The “Husky” bread has changed over the years. We have not had a black and white Siberian Husky since the original Jonathan back in 1934 who was struck by a car in 1935. The white husky debuted as Jonathan II until 2013 when the University went back to the original bread with black and white bread.

I think the out-cry of the white husky, and it is possible to have a white Husky (see AKC below), is because we are removing 80 years of mascot tradition. There’s nothing wrong with that but it is unpleasant to the eye of the viewer for the past 80 years.

A Piece of UConn History/History of Jonathan-Part 1 - November 5, 2001

advance.uconn.edu

Difference between a Pure White Siberian Husky and an 'Isabella' White Husky – American Kennel Club

ASK AKC Dear AKC: What is the difference between a pure white Siberian husky and an "Isabella" white husky.I have a 1-year-old male who is solid white

www.akc.org

 

[BGesus4]

I guess but 100% of our fans and vast majority of college basketball knew (and still knows) which college this mascot belongs to:

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Identity is the point of branding. The move from a distinct logo to a generic looking one is a branding mistake.

It's fine for people to have different likes, but people who say there is no such thing are a white husky are just wrong. Interesting enough Herbst said that was part of the basis from moving from the all white husky as a mascot.

Yeah a samoyed is a white husky. Malamutes, Siberians and samoyeds are all types of huskies.

The point was that the fact that the live husky wasn't a samoyed even though the logo was didn't make any difference. The logo is how people know us and a lot of people find the old logo to look like a page out of a kids bedtime story.

 

[JB75]

I like the current logo. Should probably be all white though. I suspect that those of you who like the old logo are, well, old.

Not that old. Current Logo looks like a robot dog- what’s yer earliest memory of UConn? Jalens full court heave to tie cincy? Lol.

 

[CL82]

The “Husky” bread has changed over the years. We have not had a black and white Siberian Husky since the original Jonathan back in 1934 who was struck by a car in 1935. The white husky debuted as Jonathan II until 2013 when the University went back to the original bread with black and white bread.

I think the out-cry of the white husky, and it is possible to have a white Husky (see AKC below), is because we are removing 80 years of mascot tradition. There’s nothing wrong with that but it is unpleasant to the eye of the viewer for the past 80 years.

A Piece of UConn History/History of Jonathan-Part 1 - November 5, 2001

advance.uconn.edu

Difference between a Pure White Siberian Husky and an 'Isabella' White Husky – American Kennel Club

ASK AKC Dear AKC: What is the difference between a pure white Siberian husky and an "Isabella" white husky.I have a 1-year-old male who is solid white

www.akc.org

Nice find! They purged this from the UConn website.

 

[Dooooooomed]

The only past logo worth going back to...

 

[Austin316]

I don't care what logo we settle on, just kill this thing ...
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Chicks on a Friday night: where is my ef-ing eye liner?