Sparty hates new logo, Izzo scolds them for it
So, the new logo is not going over well-
http://www.detnews.com/article/20100123/SPORTS0202/1230360/1004/
Even the media alum show bias (no, that never happens)-
http://www.detnews.com/article/20100123/OPINION03/1230391/1004/
And then Izzo takes time out of his Michigan press conference to slam them-
http://www.detnews.com/article/20100125/SPORTS0202/1250418/1004/SPORTS/…
Now, I like how Izzo coaches, and he seems like a reasonably nice guy, even if his woe is me, we/I get no respect thing gets old (you're the Big Ten darling and an elite program...act like you've been there before). But man, it seems like Spartans are getting something right for a change, in that maybe it's a good idea sticking with something and create a little tradition, rather than gouging them with a change just to make fans buy all new stuff. And Izzo evicerates them for it! Geeze, there's a guy with job security. He can take the time from his big rival game to side with his Nike bonus over the fans who buy tickets and donate money. (Because "new unified vision"? Please. Try Nike marketing plan).
God I wish we had a basketball program that could really create some heat for him before he retires...
January 25th, 2010 at 10:26 PM ^
Lies! They're not native to the state, but many claim to see them. They maybe be migrating down here a bit. Plus it's the state name.
January 26th, 2010 at 10:54 AM ^
They were native to the state, but were hunted to (presumed) extinction in the early 19th century.
January 25th, 2010 at 9:55 PM ^
Both logos are ugly*
*Yes, I'm wearing my blue-tinted glasses
January 25th, 2010 at 10:11 PM ^
Izzo believes the revamped logo for all MSU sports will give every team a unified look that should improve the school's image locally and nationally.
MSU employees keep saying this; it must be one of the talking points given them. I don't get it. How do they not currently have a unified look? Are they getting rid of the "S" and just using the helmet?
January 25th, 2010 at 10:15 PM ^
I understand some of their teams have been wearing purple instead of green to various events, and sometimes they don't call themselves Michigan State but The Happy Dancing Clowns of Barbaria. It's just chaos. But don't worry. A minor tweak to the logo and a change of font will fix EVERYTHING.
January 25th, 2010 at 11:29 PM ^
...because their teams had a tendancy to wear ski masks as uniform apparel.
January 25th, 2010 at 10:29 PM ^
LOL Sparty
January 25th, 2010 at 10:58 PM ^
I'm all in for bringing back the Aggies.
January 26th, 2010 at 6:18 PM ^
It's pretty obvious to me that what the brainiacs at Nike did was try to make Sparty look much, much more like the spartan helmets worn in 300. "Since 300 was a hit, they'll love the new look and we'll make millions, yessssss......."
January 27th, 2010 at 9:34 AM ^
The shape of the helmet and the shape of his head. It looks like they might have been going for a Mr. Burns look...