blazr
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Couldn't understand all the cracks at Kansas re: UAB helmets
I saw a lot of "someone tell Kansas this is how you do big head mascot" type comments around the articles on UAB's new helmet. I'm biased, but I have to agree. Not sure EXACTLY what makes our lid closer to winning and KU's a definite loser, but it's there...
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blazr
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RE: Couldn't understand all the cracks at Kansas re: UAB helmets
(08-14-2014 07:58 AM)Memphis Blazer Wrote: Why have a separate thread?
Because I didn't want to derail the thread on our uniforms with a crack on Kansas' helmets.
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08-14-2014 08:07 AM |
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the_blazerman
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RE: Couldn't understand all the cracks at Kansas re: UAB helmets
Kind of hard to make a fierce looking jayhawk.
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dragondrummer
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RE: Couldn't understand all the cracks at Kansas re: UAB helmets
I don't mind the Kansas one too much, but I do absolutely love our new helmets. I think the main thing hurting their helmet is just the nature of their logo. I think the general proportions and style of their logo doesn't work well with the modern big helmet logo style. They have a very classic, kind of cartoony, mascot, which is fine, but it just doesn't mesh with the helmet style. I think our helmet works due to the length of the logo, a little more intense looking, and the scales definitely help. Boise State is another example of a big logo done well, but their logo also has a little more intensity than the jayhawks logo.
In summary, I just think it hard to make a big cartoon bird look intense on a football helmet. Maybe a more classic helmet with that new uniform would have fit better. Not sure.
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08-14-2014 08:17 AM |
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The Answer UAB
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RE: Couldn't understand all the cracks at Kansas re: UAB helmets
I like both the helmets but I especially like ours. They are AWESOME. The only small gripe I have is with the color, as others have said..
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08-14-2014 09:23 AM |
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JeffUAB
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RE: Couldn't understand all the cracks at Kansas re: UAB helmets
(08-14-2014 09:23 AM)The Answer UAB Wrote: I like both the helmets but I especially like ours. They are AWESOME. The only small gripe I have is with the color, as others have said..
I feel like the color will look a lot better on TV and in the stadium. I really can't wait to see it in person.
The Kansas helmet is a little loud for my taste, but as they, say variety is the spice of life.
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BamaScorpio69
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RE: Couldn't understand all the cracks at Kansas re: UAB helmets
If the Kansas helmet had a blue or white background, I think it would be an awesome looking helmet. Like JeffUAB said, it's a little loud but not bad looking.
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08-14-2014 09:39 AM |
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RE: Couldn't understand all the cracks at Kansas re: UAB helmets
When you have a happy cartoon bird for a mascot, it's hard to make it look cool.
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08-14-2014 09:46 AM |
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WhitetailWizard
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RE: Couldn't understand all the cracks at Kansas re: UAB helmets
Re:Kansas
Is that Heckyl or Jeckyl?
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08-14-2014 10:34 AM |
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jcduncan13
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RE: Couldn't understand all the cracks at Kansas re: UAB helmets
I like the new Kansas helmet.
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cb4029
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RE: Couldn't understand all the cracks at Kansas re: UAB helmets
That bird would look better on a blue helmet. I like Kansas in blue better anyway.
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08-14-2014 12:48 PM |
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TPBlaze84
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RE: Couldn't understand all the cracks at Kansas re: UAB helmets
(08-14-2014 12:39 PM)jcduncan13 Wrote: I like the new Kansas helmet.
Maybe I'm in the minority but I don't hate it either. Maybe the school whose mascot it is appreciates it even though it looks goofy. Love the shade of red on there
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RE: Couldn't understand all the cracks at Kansas re: UAB helmets
All that red makes my head hurt.
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08-14-2014 02:23 PM |
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Marathon Blazer
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RE: Couldn't understand all the cracks at Kansas re: UAB helmets
Does Kansas have to pay royalties for using Toucan Sam on their helmets?
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08-14-2014 03:12 PM |
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RE: Couldn't understand all the cracks at Kansas re: UAB helmets
(08-14-2014 10:34 AM)WhitetailWizard Wrote: Re:Kansas
Is that Heckyl or Jeckyl?
My thoughts as well
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08-14-2014 04:26 PM |
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RE: Couldn't understand all the cracks at Kansas re: UAB helmets
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RE: Couldn't understand all the cracks at Kansas re: UAB helmets
Stop cracking on Kansas! You'll make Coach Haase cry.
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