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RIP Husky logo, still love this guy.
Times and art styles change. At least the player interviewed doesn't hate it. Wish it would get leaked!Ugh.
When I think about the time and effort put into marketing, it makes me retch. All the attributes ascribed to the meaner Husky are fantasies in the minds of people who need a reason to keep their marketing jobs. The friendliness of mascots or the lack thereof has nothing to do with athletics.
Times and art styles change. At least the player interviewed doesn't hate it. Wish it would get leaked!
We really need to keep the block "C". The University of Washington still has a block "W".
So much tradition associated with our present logo. I agree her quotes did not sound enthusiastic.I think she did hate it. Her quotes were decidedly unenthusiastic.
I think she did hate it. Her quotes were decidedly unenthusiastic.
Eposito described her teammates’ reactions as indifferent toward the new logo, although they did understand the purpose for the change.
“I don’t hate it,” Eposito said.
NHUConnfan...you're at IU, right? Talk up a storm for us!
Ugh.
When I think about the time and effort put into marketing, it makes me retch. All the attributes ascribed to the meaner Husky are fantasies in the minds of people who need a reason to keep their marketing jobs. The friendliness of mascots or the lack thereof has nothing to do with athletics.
I actually think this is a great time to rebrand in contrast to other people's opinions. As I've already stated in this thread, I'm going to miss this husky...but here's what I like about the move.
I think it's the right move but I'm definitely going to be sentimental about it. This husky brings great memories of 3 national championships and a BCS football game. But the times have changed. Especially at this critical juncture in UConn athletics, we run the risk of being nostalgic rather than forward-looking. This change of logo is just what the doctor ordered for us to move beyond the Big East to bigger and better things--because unlike some of the jerks on this board, I still believe in UConn athletics and that we're gonna be alright in the end.
- I actually like that this move correlates with conference alignment. In one aspect, it will help flip the Big East chapter of our story book and move to the next.
- Revenues!!! New logos mean money, and since it's coming at no cost to UConn, UConn has nothing to lose.
- The old husky will still be an integral part of UConn. It'll become "retro" and will continue to be a strong brand even with the new logo.
- As crazy as this sounds, the old logo belongs to JC...this logo will be just the fresh start that KO deserves--a chance for him to put his own name on a new brand
Student today. Husky forever.
Yeah but the cartoon-ier Husky has only been around since 1996. Nice site, by the way.Yale has had an angry bulldog since 1960.
http://www.sportslogos.net/logos/list_by_team/920/Yale_Bulldogs
We've had a happy husky since 1982.
http://www.sportslogos.net/logos/list_by_team/884/Connecticut_Huskies/
Olander approving sounds like a good sign.
Yeah but the cartoon-ier Husky has only been around since 1996. Nice site, by the way.
Yeah but the cartoon-ier Husky has only been around since 1996. Nice site, by the way.
Yeah. I don't think they went to cartoon husky till after I graduated in 2000. I work in marketing and used to do sports licensing including UConn products. I think I still have an old PDF logo sheet from early 2000's with the old husky head. I'm going to try to track down.I think that website is wrong on the Jonathan redesign (not that it really matters). I remember the logo redesign occured during my first couple years at school. I would guess 2003 but it might have been 04 even. I remember a friend had been in Gampel and told us the logo changed so we all went down to see it. Here is a picture of the 1999 championship team where the old logo is still on the court.
Penfield, I think you're right, some of the dates on the wordmarks are wrong too.