Captain Kangaroo Posted September 28, 2021 Report Share Posted September 28, 2021 Hope script Akron is on the front! 🤮 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zipmeister Posted September 28, 2021 Report Share Posted September 28, 2021 1 hour ago, Captain Kangaroo said: Hope script Akron is on the front! 🤮 That would be way cool. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippy5 Posted September 29, 2021 Report Share Posted September 29, 2021 4 hours ago, Captain Kangaroo said: Hope script Akron is on the front! 🤮 Greg Tribble posted it to his Instagram story. You won't be disappointed! 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Illini Zip Posted September 29, 2021 Report Share Posted September 29, 2021 I am personally a big fan of the script Akron on the jerseys. To me it's classic and should be the staple for any retro-type event. That said, people like a little variety now and then. Let's hope they hit the mark with something fresh and new. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippy5 Posted September 29, 2021 Report Share Posted September 29, 2021 On its face it looks okay. But it's not a proprietary Akron logo. It's just a stock Nike font. No historic meaning or usage, just a new font they picked. I'd rather use something that's been Akron's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pokitren Posted September 29, 2021 Report Share Posted September 29, 2021 46 minutes ago, zippy5 said: On its face it looks okay. But it's not a proprietary Akron logo. It's just a stock Nike font. No historic meaning or usage, just a new font they picked. I'd rather use something that's been Akron's Yes, one's own always seems to be closer. I wonder why they needed that Nike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoyalZIP Posted September 29, 2021 Report Share Posted September 29, 2021 (edited) I actually don't mind the Script Akron on the basketball uniform, and while I don't love the font of the numbers and the huge trim stripes, I'm cool with that new navy jersey. I'm a big fan of the black jerseys we got last year, though they would look a lot better on a navy base. However, on the football helmets, I hate it. Hard to read and doesn't look like anything. I miss the big fat Z decals or the Fear the Roo logo w/ the numbers that they wore a few times. Sexy as hell. Edited September 29, 2021 by LoyalZIP 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zipmeister Posted September 29, 2021 Report Share Posted September 29, 2021 48 minutes ago, LoyalZIP said: I actually don't mind the Script Akron on the basketball uniform, and while I don't love the font of the numbers and the huge trim stripes, I'm cool with that new navy jersey. I'm a big fan of the black jerseys we got last year, though they would look a lot better on a navy base. However, on the football helmets, I hate it. Hard to read and doesn't look like anything. I miss the big fat Z decals or the Fear the Roo logo w/ the numbers that they wore a few times. Sexy as hell. Couldn't agree more with your last point. Every time I saw that Fear the Roo logo w/ the numbers I was aroused. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Illini Zip Posted September 29, 2021 Report Share Posted September 29, 2021 Sexy? Aroused? Don’t let me interrupt anything, but I am hoping they keep the gold alternate jersey. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue & Gold Posted September 30, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2021 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Kangaroo Posted October 1, 2021 Report Share Posted October 1, 2021 While not to be confused with Shaq or Lebron, Freeman looks to have added a little upper body bulk? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hilltopper Posted October 1, 2021 Report Share Posted October 1, 2021 1 hour ago, Captain Kangaroo said: While not to be confused with Shaq or Lebron, Freeman looks to have added a little upper body bulk? When I spoke with him about 3 weeks ago he looked about the same as always. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Let'sGoZips94 Posted October 1, 2021 Report Share Posted October 1, 2021 1 hour ago, Captain Kangaroo said: While not to be confused with Shaq or Lebron, Freeman looks to have added a little upper body bulk? Holding his arms how he is, with the biceps pressed against his sides a bit, gives a broader/bulkier/more built appearance. Love the uniforms. I feel like Akron finally figured out the right hue and combination of Blue & Gold, unlike our *gag* friends to the east that use their "gold" as a hydration level measurement (pee yellow). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monrowe Posted October 1, 2021 Report Share Posted October 1, 2021 It looks like the men donated their old uniforms to the women’s basketball team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Kangaroo Posted October 1, 2021 Report Share Posted October 1, 2021 1 hour ago, Hilltopper said: When I spoke with him about 3 weeks ago he looked about the same as always. Next time you see him, give him a ham sandwich! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoZips88 Posted October 1, 2021 Report Share Posted October 1, 2021 (edited) On 9/30/2021 at 10:15 AM, Blue & Gold said: All I can see is 'Alanon' on those blue unis but my eyes have seen better days. Gold on white is rough. White uni looks OK ... if you haven't gotten enough of script 'Akron.' Edited October 1, 2021 by GoZips88 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWAkron Posted October 1, 2021 Report Share Posted October 1, 2021 2 hours ago, Captain Kangaroo said: Next time you see him, give him a ham sandwich! I saw him at a football game. From what I could see, he eats plenty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue & Gold Posted October 1, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2021 13 minutes ago, GoZips88 said: All I can see is 'Alanon' on those blue unis but my eyes have seen better days. Gold on white is rough. White uni looks OK ... if you haven't gotten enough of script 'Akron.' Where did you see the home whites? Can you post a link? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoZips88 Posted October 1, 2021 Report Share Posted October 1, 2021 1 minute ago, Blue & Gold said: Where did you see the home whites? Can you post a link? Scroll up a bit to the post that with a pic featuring 'Season tickets on sale now' and includes a men's and women's player. Women's in white and I'm assuming the men's jerseys will be similar? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zipmeister Posted October 2, 2021 Report Share Posted October 2, 2021 2 hours ago, GoZips88 said: All I can see is 'Alanon' on those blue unis but my eyes have seen better days. Gold on white is rough. White uni looks OK ... if you haven't gotten enough of script 'Akron.' I see the AL and the ron, but between them is a little guys face looking at Al. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z.I.P. Posted October 4, 2021 Report Share Posted October 4, 2021 On 9/29/2021 at 3:50 AM, LoyalZIP said: I actually don't mind the Script Akron on the basketball uniform, and while I don't love the font of the numbers and the huge trim stripes, I'm cool with that new navy jersey. I'm a big fan of the black jerseys we got last year, though they would look a lot better on a navy base. I work at Pearl Harbor. Send me a jersey and I'll find out how well it goes over! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewbrooman1 Posted October 20, 2021 Report Share Posted October 20, 2021 On 9/29/2021 at 7:15 AM, zippy5 said: On its face it looks okay. But it's not a proprietary Akron logo. It's just a stock Nike font. No historic meaning or usage, just a new font they picked. I'd rather use something that's been Akron's Agree. The logo is an attempt to look old style but is not based on anything that was used in the past a far as I can remember. Call it fake retro. I also agree it can be OK as an alternate on basketball unis, but is weak on the helmet. The Z is much more dynamic. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWAkron Posted October 20, 2021 Report Share Posted October 20, 2021 As long as the uniforms have the Blue and Gold, I'm good with them. All the rest is superfluous to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Kangaroo Posted October 20, 2021 Report Share Posted October 20, 2021 There a reason Domino's sells so many of their crappy, bland pizzas...and why so many people like "Whale of a Pail" vanilla ice cream...and why Food Club brand BBQ sauce is on the grocery store shelf...or why the dogs playing poker picture outsells prints of anything Picasso created. Many people just don't care about quality. And that's not a knock on anyone...it's the way it is. For those that appreciate an artisan pizza, or a well-crafted IPA, or an awesome 14-hour smoked brisket...they have a different outlook. I see the script Akron as "mailing it in." Boring and unimaginative. A nice, safe, "Whale of a Pail" ice cream logo for the masses to accept. It bothers me, because we are capable of better. Logos should be cool, fun and sell merchandise. "Script Akron" could've been made by Brownie Troop #39. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue & Gold Posted October 20, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2021 I like Script Akron as an accessorizing logo to the Z. As a main logo? Most high schools try harder. And compared to the gorgeous, multi-combination football uniforms we’ve had the last handful of years, our new Nike’s SUCK BALLS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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