(02-04-2019 07:18 PM)RiceLad15 Wrote:  

(02-04-2019 06:28 PM)waltgreenberg Wrote:  

(02-04-2019 06:22 PM)waltgreenberg Wrote:  

(02-04-2019 02:48 PM)cr11owl Wrote:  I’ll wait until there is evidence from someone with more than 5 posts.

+1000. I find this very hard to believe.

Also, the Athletic Department just last week put out a twitter/FB/Instagram survey asking preference for two different baseball give-away t-shirts, and both options included the OER.

But Bragga is scared of our old, winning ways!!!

I would think and hope Coach Bragga would be a lot more concerned about the more recent not-so-winning ways.

(02-04-2019 07:18 PM)RiceLad15 Wrote:  

(02-04-2019 06:28 PM)waltgreenberg Wrote:  

(02-04-2019 06:22 PM)waltgreenberg Wrote:  

(02-04-2019 02:48 PM)cr11owl Wrote:  I’ll wait until there is evidence from someone with more than 5 posts.

+1000. I find this very hard to believe.

Also, the Athletic Department just last week put out a twitter/FB/Instagram survey asking preference for two different baseball give-away t-shirts, and both options included the OER.

But Bragga is scared of our old, winning ways!!!

(02-04-2019 07:41 PM)Tomball Owl Wrote:  

(02-04-2019 07:18 PM)RiceLad15 Wrote:  

(02-04-2019 06:28 PM)waltgreenberg Wrote:  

(02-04-2019 06:22 PM)waltgreenberg Wrote:  

(02-04-2019 02:48 PM)cr11owl Wrote:  I’ll wait until there is evidence from someone with more than 5 posts.

+1000. I find this very hard to believe.

Also, the Athletic Department just last week put out a twitter/FB/Instagram survey asking preference for two different baseball give-away t-shirts, and both options included the OER.

But Bragga is scared of our old, winning ways!!!

I would think and hope Coach Bragga would be a lot more concerned about the more recent not-so-winning ways.

Damn right.

Scroll back to the first page to see what I was referencing.

(02-04-2019 07:18 PM)RiceLad15 Wrote:  

(02-04-2019 06:28 PM)waltgreenberg Wrote:  

(02-04-2019 06:22 PM)waltgreenberg Wrote:  

(02-04-2019 02:48 PM)cr11owl Wrote:  I’ll wait until there is evidence from someone with more than 5 posts.

+1000. I find this very hard to believe.

Also, the Athletic Department just last week put out a twitter/FB/Instagram survey asking preference for two different baseball give-away t-shirts, and both options included the OER.

But Bragga is scared of our old, winning ways!!!

So so scary! Good thing he climbed out of a cave right before coming to Rice. Otherwise, he probably would have run away screaming.

(02-04-2019 03:15 PM)loki_the_bubba Wrote:  

(02-04-2019 02:58 PM)Throwing Chade Wrote:  

(02-04-2019 02:52 PM)ExcitedOwl18 Wrote:  I could be wrong... But this doesn’t seem like a Bragga decision to me... He has emphasized history and high expectations in all of his media appearances. Seems like this is coming from above him.

If true, one more negative to the Karlgaard regime.

That is what I was thinking. I haven't been a fan of the updated owl either. Not to sure what they would put on the hat now...perhaps....and R in courier new?

Wingding

Courier is for Pigeons

Don't know if it was already mentioned, but Rice Athletics Instagram page tweeted a photo last night of the baseball team (from last season) wearing the pin-striped OER uniforms. Don't think it was a complete coincidence. I'll consider this rumor quashed for now.

(02-04-2019 04:08 PM)cr11owl Wrote:  

(02-04-2019 03:59 PM)Swede Owl Wrote:  The "Rice" across the chest will be in the new font, but the old English "R" will remain on the helmets, hats and batting practice jerseys

This sounds believable.

And would not be news - the rebrand I believe kept the OER as the "primary logo" but dropped the OE script as one of our fonts.

Why on earth would we throw away the defining symbol of our brand? There is nothing even close to a good answer.

They want out with the old and in with the new. Tossing aside the OER is foolish and screams weakness. The AD and head coaches seem content on burying the only little bits of success we have ever had in an attempt to strengthen their own resumes.

Lad - I am not picking a fight, rather pointing out that your replies are the definition of condescending.

(02-05-2019 08:37 AM)Buho00 Wrote:  Don't know if it was already mentioned, but Rice Athletics Instagram page tweeted a photo last night of the baseball team (from last season) wearing the pin-striped OER uniforms. Don't think it was a complete coincidence. I'll consider this rumor quashed for now.

The pinstripes are the only ones that are remaining. The other jerseys featuring old english writing will be phased out.

(02-05-2019 09:42 AM)RiceOwl Wrote:  Why on earth would we throw away the defining symbol of our brand? There is nothing even close to a good answer.

They want out with the old and in with the new. Tossing aside the OER is foolish and screams weakness. The AD and head coaches seem content on burying the only little bits of success we have ever had in an attempt to strengthen their own resumes.

Lad - I am not picking a fight, rather pointing out that your replies are the definition of condescending.

In this case, the suggestion that Bragga is scared of our previous winning ways or wants to hide them deserves that sort of response. Make a ludicrous claim with absolutely no evidence and be prepared to get some condescension.

I agree that, if the initial rumor is true, that throwing away the OER is an awful choice and a bad idea. But until there's evidence that suggests Bragga is some scaredy-cat who is so weak as to want to bury the success of his predecessor, it's absolutely hilarious to suggest as such. JK does have a record of making hires, and none so far seem to fit into that category, so there's zero reason to think Bragga does.

If the 'R' is going away, I wonder if Rice will abandon the trademark it has on it.

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(02-05-2019 09:51 AM)RiceLad15 Wrote:  In this case, the suggestion that Bragga is scared of our previous winning ways or wants to hide them deserves that sort of response. Make a ludicrous claim with absolutely no evidence and be prepared to get some condescension.

I agree that, if the initial rumor is true, that throwing away the OER is an awful choice and a bad idea. But until there's evidence that suggests Bragga is some scaredy-cat who is so weak as to want to bury the success of his predecessor, it's absolutely hilarious to suggest as such. JK does have a record of making hires, and none so far seem to fit into that category, so there's zero reason to think Bragga does.

I am sharing my opinion, not making a ludicrous claim. I used the phrase 'I wonder' in my initial post.

It was not a declaration or a manifesto, it was me sitting here wondering how on earth we can rationalize getting rid of the only iconic part of our brand.

For the record, I am still wondering.

(02-05-2019 09:59 AM)tanqtonic Wrote:  If the 'R' is going away, I wonder if Rice will abandon the trademark it has on it.

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Can the mods just change the title of this thread or something since people can’t seem to read the whole thing. The R doesn’t look like it’s going anywhere. It’s branded all over our athletic site and we have a reputable poster saying it’s staying on our baseball caps and helmet just the script is getting changed on the front of the jersey.

(02-05-2019 10:06 AM)cr11owl Wrote:  

(02-05-2019 09:59 AM)tanqtonic Wrote:  If the 'R' is going away, I wonder if Rice will abandon the trademark it has on it.

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Can the mods just change the title of this thread or something since people can’t seem to read the whole thing. The R doesn’t look like it’s going anywhere. It’s branded all over our athletic site and we have a reputable poster saying it’s staying on our baseball caps and helmet just the script is getting changed on the front of the jersey.

I think "Ridiculous, pointless thread, even by Parliament standards" would be a good title, except then people would be tempted to click out of curiosity.

(02-05-2019 10:17 AM)JustAnotherAustinOwl Wrote:  

(02-05-2019 10:06 AM)cr11owl Wrote:  

(02-05-2019 09:59 AM)tanqtonic Wrote:  If the 'R' is going away, I wonder if Rice will abandon the trademark it has on it.

Serial number 76696424

Can the mods just change the title of this thread or something since people can’t seem to read the whole thing. The R doesn’t look like it’s going anywhere. It’s branded all over our athletic site and we have a reputable poster saying it’s staying on our baseball caps and helmet just the script is getting changed on the front of the jersey.

I think "Ridiculous, pointless thread, even by Parliament standards" would be a good title, except then people would be tempted to click out of curiosity.

Or maybe we could leave the title as is since this seems to be another poor decision by the athletic department. It is rather symbolic or the new guard trying to remove the past to make their own mark as our athletic program falls further and further. Such a typical response though. NPC through and through.

(02-05-2019 10:50 AM)Throwing Chade Wrote:  

(02-05-2019 10:17 AM)JustAnotherAustinOwl Wrote:  

(02-05-2019 10:06 AM)cr11owl Wrote:  

(02-05-2019 09:59 AM)tanqtonic Wrote:  If the 'R' is going away, I wonder if Rice will abandon the trademark it has on it.

Serial number 76696424

Can the mods just change the title of this thread or something since people can’t seem to read the whole thing. The R doesn’t look like it’s going anywhere. It’s branded all over our athletic site and we have a reputable poster saying it’s staying on our baseball caps and helmet just the script is getting changed on the front of the jersey.

I think "Ridiculous, pointless thread, even by Parliament standards" would be a good title, except then people would be tempted to click out of curiosity.

Or maybe we could leave the title as is since this seems to be another poor decision by the athletic department. It is rather symbolic or the new guard trying to remove the past to make their own mark as our athletic program falls further and further. Such a typical response though. NPC through and through.

Looks like you already changed it once from “no more” to “going away”.

(02-05-2019 10:59 AM)Tomball Owl Wrote:  

(02-05-2019 10:50 AM)Throwing Chade Wrote:  

(02-05-2019 10:17 AM)JustAnotherAustinOwl Wrote:  

(02-05-2019 10:06 AM)cr11owl Wrote:  

(02-05-2019 09:59 AM)tanqtonic Wrote:  If the 'R' is going away, I wonder if Rice will abandon the trademark it has on it.

Serial number 76696424

Can the mods just change the title of this thread or something since people can’t seem to read the whole thing. The R doesn’t look like it’s going anywhere. It’s branded all over our athletic site and we have a reputable poster saying it’s staying on our baseball caps and helmet just the script is getting changed on the front of the jersey.

I think "Ridiculous, pointless thread, even by Parliament standards" would be a good title, except then people would be tempted to click out of curiosity.

Or maybe we could leave the title as is since this seems to be another poor decision by the athletic department. It is rather symbolic or the new guard trying to remove the past to make their own mark as our athletic program falls further and further. Such a typical response though. NPC through and through.

Looks like you already changed it once from “no more” to “going away”.

No need for quotes since I said "phased out". Regardless, that means that the old English style is on the way out and the new atrocious font is the branding going forward. Old English is no longer synonymous with the Rice brand. Just trying to stir the pot I guess?

(02-05-2019 10:59 AM)Tomball Owl Wrote:  

(02-05-2019 10:50 AM)Throwing Chade Wrote:  

(02-05-2019 10:17 AM)JustAnotherAustinOwl Wrote:  

(02-05-2019 10:06 AM)cr11owl Wrote:  

(02-05-2019 09:59 AM)tanqtonic Wrote:  If the 'R' is going away, I wonder if Rice will abandon the trademark it has on it.

Serial number 76696424

Can the mods just change the title of this thread or something since people can’t seem to read the whole thing. The R doesn’t look like it’s going anywhere. It’s branded all over our athletic site and we have a reputable poster saying it’s staying on our baseball caps and helmet just the script is getting changed on the front of the jersey.

I think "Ridiculous, pointless thread, even by Parliament standards" would be a good title, except then people would be tempted to click out of curiosity.

Or maybe we could leave the title as is since this seems to be another poor decision by the athletic department. It is rather symbolic or the new guard trying to remove the past to make their own mark as our athletic program falls further and further. Such a typical response though. NPC through and through.

Looks like you already changed it once from “no more” to “going away”.

I beginning to agree with Antarius about the identity of Throwing Chade.

(02-05-2019 12:57 PM)Tiki Owl Wrote:  

(02-05-2019 10:59 AM)Tomball Owl Wrote:  

(02-05-2019 10:50 AM)Throwing Chade Wrote:  

(02-05-2019 10:17 AM)JustAnotherAustinOwl Wrote:  

(02-05-2019 10:06 AM)cr11owl Wrote:  Can the mods just change the title of this thread or something since people can’t seem to read the whole thing. The R doesn’t look like it’s going anywhere. It’s branded all over our athletic site and we have a reputable poster saying it’s staying on our baseball caps and helmet just the script is getting changed on the front of the jersey.

I think "Ridiculous, pointless thread, even by Parliament standards" would be a good title, except then people would be tempted to click out of curiosity.

Or maybe we could leave the title as is since this seems to be another poor decision by the athletic department. It is rather symbolic or the new guard trying to remove the past to make their own mark as our athletic program falls further and further. Such a typical response though. NPC through and through.

Looks like you already changed it once from “no more” to “going away”.

I beginning to agree with Antarius about the identity of Throwing Chade.

So typical. Mods changing titles. "Ax to grind" being thrown around. Anarius was busy throwing up a fuss about the lack of access to americanos on another thread. Gotta keep your echo chambers intact I guess!

Could there possibly be a legal issue brewing over the OER? Does Wayne have a claim to it since he drew it up?