mattcoldagelli
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The 2014 Illini Nike Uniforms and Rebrand
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Stupid Question here
I assume this might have been covered, but if not, can someone clue me in as to why the rebrand included using 1's instead of I's as in the F1GHT1NG 1LL1N1? I am not really a fan of that part but maybe if there is a good reason for it, I can get on board. Like it matters...
I assume this might have been covered, but if not, can someone clue me in as to why the rebrand included using 1's instead of I's as in the F1GHT1NG 1LL1N1? I am not really a fan of that part but maybe if there is a good reason for it, I can get on board. Like it matters...
The font experts will clarify, but those are indeed "I"s, but in a font that can look like a "1".
DrewD007
- Woodridge, IL
For me, it's no longer noticeable. Wasn't until your post that I even took a second look at them.
STL FANATIC
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Can't just tweak the old block I with paint. It's a completely different shape. Not as simple as filling in an outline and rounding the corners.
Personally, I can't tell by glancing at it that there is a difference outside of the rounded corners. I don't see why that wouldn't work as a stop gap measure until it can be done properly.
Groundhogday
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The dimensional proportions are also different.
Groundhogday
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It is meant to put the letters in motion, like a cape in the wind flowing behind the letters.
I understand there may be subtle differences in the dimensions. But those aren't something that is going to stand out to most people whereas the rounded corners do. Merely saying that a temp fix to the corners would be preferable to nothing at all until the funding is procured for the complete changeover.
Groundhogday
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I think the differences in the proportions are a bit more than you realize. Plus you have to fill in the white border, and change the color of the orange. I really don't see the point in tweaking the corners without making the other changes.
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There's merit to that.
There's also merit to the idea that you're better off with an old official logo than a frankenstein logo that is in no way official.
I'm slightly in that second boat, but mostly in the boat that says you can't do a rebrand like this without plans to execute it in the most predominant locations. I think that's bush league.
I'm on record as saying you can't expect it to be changed anywhere and everywhere as that's impractical. Take the wall at Ubben for example. That needn't be their top priority. But midfield of the football stadium?
That can't happen. But it seems it is.
I suppose you guys are right about partial fixes. But I don't see it as a big deal or huge cost outlay doing the new logo in temporary paint over the existing one until the proper turf can be paid for. Must be pretty expensive stuff I guess.
Ransom Stoddard
Ordained Dudeist Priest
- Bloomington, IL
That depends on how often they have to repaint it. Midfield gets a lot more traffic than the endzones, even on a good day.
Well... I guess the orange and white stripes at the bottom could be changed to fit your needs.
Don't let the other posters fool you. They are ones. Notice the resemblance to the new athletic number one. In fact, they have hidden ones in all the letters that start with a vertical stroke. The intent is to use subliminal messages on recruits. Who is your number one school? 1 1_ 1_ 1 1\| O 1 S.
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AHSIllini32
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Sorry but you're wrong pal.
lstewart53x3
- Scottsdale, Arizona
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Pretty sure he was being sarcastic, considering he went in depth to discuss the fact that the 1's were sending subliminal messages to recruits.
classof2016
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I think the differences in the proportions are a bit more than you realize. Plus you have to fill in the white border, and change the color of the orange. I really don't see the point in tweaking the corners without making the other changes.
Whenever I see the old one now it already looks so dated to me, mainly because of the white border.
I could see where you came up with that conclusion, but I really do think the athletic number one and the letter I in the new font are too similar to be coincidental. The subliminal messaging part was just me having fun.
I have to find a four year old to debate AHS as I have no idea how to reply to his case.
On an unrelated note, I liked stewart's reply.
illini1
- Springfield, IL
Or we're just not very high on Nike's list of important schools.
FredrickFremont
- Bangers
Man, just looked at the all-whites football uniforms again....so sweet. I'd like to see it with all three helmets.
SOILL-ILLINIFAN
- Red Bud IL
When are the new jerseys going to go on sale?
illini1
- Springfield, IL
I'm guessing they won't be available until August or September. I'm curious to see if the replica jerseys will have the "ghost columns".
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