"Illinois. Our state. Our team." introduced as theme for UI athletics

DanvIllini · Aug 3, 2012, 08:04 PM

MT > RG

FinalFour88 · Aug 3, 2012, 09:21 PM

Seriously, how long does it take to redesign a uniform?

IntenselyOrange · Aug 4, 2012, 04:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Sure Shot

I hold onto vain hope that that won't be the case in 18 months.

Yep. I'd like to think we could do better.

RHITIllini · Aug 4, 2012, 07:25 AM

The rebranding has more to do with the approval process for a lot of this stuff, and they're probably lumping a few sports together into this at once, so If the unis won't be ready before next season then you're not going to change mid season entirely.

blmillini · Aug 4, 2012, 07:55 AM

It is just nice to see us doing something (anything) to market the program rather than just doing everything on a budget (translation: cheap). I believe Thomas is on his way to growing the brand and the revenue stream. It certainly feels like he is trying hard to make us compete at a high level in everything. Count me as excited!

illinicb · Aug 4, 2012, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by blmillini

It is just nice to see us doing something (anything) to market the program rather than just doing everything on a budget (translation: cheap). I believe Thomas is on his way to growing the brand and the revenue stream. It certainly feels like he is trying hard to make us compete at a high level in everything. Count me as excited!

I don't have a problem with logos and uniform changes, but they are just window dressing. Thomas's ability to grow the brand and the revenue stream is totally tied to Beckman and Groce.

NicelyDone · Aug 4, 2012, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by FinalFour88

Seriously, how long does it take to redesign a uniform?

If it is the same guys that came up with this slogan, it could take decades........

blmillini · Aug 4, 2012, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by illinicb

I don't have a problem with logos and uniform changes, but they are just window dressing. Thomas's ability to grow the brand and the revenue stream is totally tied to Beckman and Groce.

Beckman and Groce are a big part of it but it is a full package. If you listen to what Thomas is doing it includes the window dressing, game day experience, making teams better, dog and pony show, etc. It is going out and getting people excited about the program, providing a great experience and then winning.

Indicchief · Aug 4, 2012, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by illinicb

I don't have a problem with logos and uniform changes, but they are just window dressing. Thomas's ability to grow the brand and the revenue stream is totally tied to Beckman and Groce.

MT!!!!! RG did not lift a finger. Or did he?

All schools depend on one of those two sports. Not much alternative out there.

MT is the diff.

Jeffers_10 · Aug 4, 2012, 08:14 PM

I have a feeling we will pretty much know what the uni's look like well before 2014. In my opinion, they should have options and let the student body pick. That's the age group we're aiming for anyway, so they can decide what looks best. Great marketing too.

Sure Shot · Aug 4, 2012, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeffers_10

In my opinion, they should have options and let the student body pick.

Great in theory, almost always a disaster.

You give them 4 options, the vote will be like 35-30-20-15, and 65% of people will not like the uniforms.

GilThorpe · Aug 5, 2012, 06:48 AM

^^ I agree ^^

the coaches and DIA should have the team captains and "leaders" from each recruiting class and let them help decide.

They have to wear them, they should get the most input.

Aug 4, 2012, 08:14 PM	#35
Jeffers_10 HAHUNA!! Location: P-Town, Illinois Posts: 312	I have a feeling we will pretty much know what the uni's look like well before 2014. In my opinion, they should have options and let the student body pick. That's the age group we're aiming for anyway, so they can decide what looks best. Great marketing too. __________________

Aug 3, 2012, 08:04 PM	#26
DanvIllini Super Lurker Location: Danville, IL Posts: 326	MT > RG

Aug 3, 2012, 09:21 PM	#27
FinalFour88 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 4,831	Seriously, how long does it take to redesign a uniform?

Aug 4, 2012, 07:25 AM	#29
RHITIllini Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 1,751	The rebranding has more to do with the approval process for a lot of this stuff, and they're probably lumping a few sports together into this at once, so If the unis won't be ready before next season then you're not going to change mid season entirely.

Aug 4, 2012, 07:55 AM	#30
blmillini Location: Bloomington, IL Posts: 2,007	It is just nice to see us doing something (anything) to market the program rather than just doing everything on a budget (translation: cheap). I believe Thomas is on his way to growing the brand and the revenue stream. It certainly feels like he is trying hard to make us compete at a high level in everything. Count me as excited!

Aug 5, 2012, 06:48 AM	#37
GilThorpe Location: Hinsdale Posts: 854	^^ I agree ^^ the coaches and DIA should have the team captains and "leaders" from each recruiting class and let them help decide. They have to wear them, they should get the most input.