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(05-30-2023 12:16 PM)ArmoredUpKnight Wrote: [ -> ]

Thanks for sharing, was kind of nostalgic seeing the old logo with the old programs that originally formed this conference.

I find it kind of interesting/ironic that in the first logo, there were 5 teams from the Old Big East, but only 3 were staying with 2 on their way out. If you look at the current logo, there are again only 3 teams from the original formation of the conference 10 years ago. It’s like a decade has passed and the conference is starting at square one again. Not saying this as a slight, here’s to another decade of the AAC punching up and proving people wrong, albeit with a new cast of characters

(05-30-2023 12:16 PM)ArmoredUpKnight Wrote: [ -> ]

Should have never sold the Big East name.

Ahem.

(05-30-2023 01:08 PM)slhNavy91 Wrote: [ -> ]Ahem.

Affiliate members like Florida, Florida International, Sacramento State, and Navy don't get top billing.

(05-30-2023 12:38 PM)Nameless Wrote: [ -> ]

(05-30-2023 12:16 PM)ArmoredUpKnight Wrote: [ -> ]

Thanks for sharing, was kind of nostalgic seeing the old logo with the old programs that originally formed this conference.

I find it kind of interesting/ironic that in the first logo, there were 5 teams from the Old Big East, but only 3 were staying with 2 on their way out. If you look at the current logo, there are again only 3 teams from the original formation of the conference 10 years ago. It’s like a decade has passed and the conference is starting at square one again. Not saying this as a slight, here’s to another decade of the AAC punching up and proving people wrong, albeit with a new cast of characters

4 originals remain. SMU, Memphis, Temple, USF.

I have never been much of a fan of the name and logo. It reminds me of 'Conference USA' in that it also too closely describes a conference with a 'national' scope. It also has star, just the CUSA logo.

The America Metropolitan Conference may have been a little more original. If we add anyone from the MWC, we could rebrand as the Atlantic - Pacific 16 or Coast to Coast America. 'The American' sounds generic to me. It doesn't really set us apart.[/font]

(05-30-2023 12:51 PM)TheBigEastSucks Wrote: [ -> ]

(05-30-2023 12:16 PM)ArmoredUpKnight Wrote: [ -> ]

Should have never sold the Big East name.

Yep, sold the big East name, but claim the big east history and founding date. Can’t make this stuff up.

(05-30-2023 10:52 PM)Ourland Wrote: [ -> ]I have never been much of a fan of the name and logo. It reminds me of 'Conference USA' in that it also too closely describes a conference with a 'national' scope. It also has star, just the CUSA logo.

The America Metropolitan Conference may have been a little more original. If we add anyone from the MWC, we could rebrand as the Atlantic - Pacific 16 or Coast to Coast America. 'The American' sounds generic to me. It doesn't really set us apart.[/font]

...not sure if it is true, but it seems that I remember someone (Aresco, perhaps?) noting they chose the name (among other things) to create the AAC acronym, thus being the first conference alphabetically...

I think my first comment after seeing the logo was "they need to get rid of the gradient"... Glad they listened to me.

This logo always has and always will be a nightmare to me.

(05-31-2023 12:43 AM)GreenFreakUAB Wrote: [ -> ]

(05-30-2023 10:52 PM)Ourland Wrote: [ -> ]I have never been much of a fan of the name and logo. It reminds me of 'Conference USA' in that it also too closely describes a conference with a 'national' scope. It also has star, just the CUSA logo.

The America Metropolitan Conference may have been a little more original. If we add anyone from the MWC, we could rebrand as the Atlantic - Pacific 16 or Coast to Coast America. 'The American' sounds generic to me. It doesn't really set us apart.[/font]

...not sure if it is true, but it seems that I remember someone (Aresco, perhaps?) noting they chose the name (among other things) to create the AAC acronym, thus being the first conference alphabetically...

During the reveal they really wanted people to refer to us as "The American" because there was a concern casual fans would be confused between ACC and AAC. That obviously didn't stick. I don't think the intention was to be known as the AAC.

The AAC alphabetical thing, I don't think anyone has confirmed this but that was a popular theory here on the boards. I really think they expected "The American" to stick. #AmericanRising

@Ourland lol I am pretty sure the AMC trademark is taken.

(05-31-2023 05:47 AM)Chappy Wrote: [ -> ]I think my first comment after seeing the logo was "they need to get rid of the gradient"... Glad they listened to me.

My first thought too. Looked dated from the get-go.

It's nice to see a graphic with all the teams in it.

Excited to start this new conference off right with some great football in under 100 days!

(05-31-2023 08:49 AM)ArmoredUpKnight Wrote: [ -> ]

(05-31-2023 12:43 AM)GreenFreakUAB Wrote: [ -> ]

(05-30-2023 10:52 PM)Ourland Wrote: [ -> ]I have never been much of a fan of the name and logo. It reminds me of 'Conference USA' in that it also too closely describes a conference with a 'national' scope. It also has star, just the CUSA logo.

The America Metropolitan Conference may have been a little more original. If we add anyone from the MWC, we could rebrand as the Atlantic - Pacific 16 or Coast to Coast America. 'The American' sounds generic to me. It doesn't really set us apart.[/font]

...not sure if it is true, but it seems that I remember someone (Aresco, perhaps?) noting they chose the name (among other things) to create the AAC acronym, thus being the first conference alphabetically...

During the reveal they really wanted people to refer to us as "The American" because there was a concern casual fans would be confused between ACC and AAC. That obviously didn't stick. I don't think the intention was to be known as the AAC.

The AAC alphabetical thing, I don't think anyone has confirmed this but that was a popular theory here on the boards. I really think they expected "The American" to stick. #AmericanRising

@Ourland lol I am pretty sure the AMC trademark is taken.

It stuck with me, LOL. I still call the conference "The American." Saying "AAC" sounds too much like "ACC" to me. I think "The American" sounds cooler than saying "The AAC," anyway.

(05-30-2023 03:37 PM)mustangxc Wrote: [ -> ]

(05-30-2023 12:38 PM)Nameless Wrote: [ -> ]

(05-30-2023 12:16 PM)ArmoredUpKnight Wrote: [ -> ]

Thanks for sharing, was kind of nostalgic seeing the old logo with the old programs that originally formed this conference.

I find it kind of interesting/ironic that in the first logo, there were 5 teams from the Old Big East, but only 3 were staying with 2 on their way out. If you look at the current logo, there are again only 3 teams from the original formation of the conference 10 years ago. It’s like a decade has passed and the conference is starting at square one again. Not saying this as a slight, here’s to another decade of the AAC punching up and proving people wrong, albeit with a new cast of characters

4 originals remain. SMU, Memphis, Temple, USF.

How the hell did I not think about Memphis? D’oh!

The name and logo will always make me think it should be a clothing line at Walmart of Kmart instead of a conference name.

(05-31-2023 07:53 PM)Alanda Wrote: [ -> ]The name and logo will always make me think it should be a clothing line at Walmart of Kmart instead of a conference name.

Lol. Great post.

While I'm very glad to be here, I always thought Aresco should have keep the "Big East" name. The brand had value, especially for basketball. But, it doesn't matter now.

Personally, I would have picked the name "BPC".... Big Power Conference.

Urban America, Metro America ?