Had the NCAA not cancelled the men’s and women’s basketball tournaments amid the worldwide coronavirus outbreak, fans across the country would have presumably spent the next few days feverishly filling out dozens of brackets. Instead, we’re left wondering what could have been in a world that no longer has one
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Colorado College Tigers Unveil Refreshed Athletic Logos
In order to create a unified brand across its athletic department, Colorado College unveiled a refreshed primary logo and new secondary mark in early February. “This is an exciting day for the Tigers,” Colorado College vice president and athletic director Lesley Irvine said in a statement. “The logo refresh speaks
Illinois Students Vote In Favor Of Belted Kingfisher Mascot
Students at the University of Illinois last week voted in favor of adopting the Belted Kingfisher, an orange and blue bird native to the state, as the school’s mascot. The idea originated with senior physics and astronomy student Spencer Hulsey, who recalled seeing the birds near the pond at her
Northwestern Wildcats Unveil Chicago-Inspired “By The Players” Uniform
The Northwestern men’s basketball program on Thursday afternoon announced it will wear the latest rendition of its “By The Players” uniform during Saturday’s Senior Day tilt with Penn State (4 p.m. ET on Big Ten Network). This marks the fourth time in program history the Wildcats have collaborated with Under
New Mexico Lobos To Return To Silver Helmets In 2020
After five seasons in either anthracite or white helmets, the New Mexico football program will return to its traditional silver lids in 2020. “It’s tradition to have silver helmets,” first-year head coach Danny Gonzales told the Santa Fe New Mexican following the team’s first spring practice. “It’s a cleaner look
Indiana State Sycamores Introduce New Athletic Branding
Indiana State University on Tuesday morning unveiled new athletic branding that includes an updated logo, wordmark and associated fonts. “This is an exciting day for Sycamore Athletics as we position ourselves for the future while also paying respect to the rich tradition at Indiana State,” said athletic director Sherard Clinkscales.
Loyola Marymount Lions Honor Late Hank Gathers With Throwback Uniforms
The Loyola Marymount men’s basketball program unveiled a statue of late basketball star Hank Gathers and wore throwback uniforms on Saturday afternoon to mark the 30th anniversary of the school’s run to the Elite Eight following his fatal collapse on the court. Gathers was just the second player in NCAA
Proposal Would Allow College Football Players To Wear No. 0
The NCAA Football Rules Committee met in Indianapolis this week and recommended several rule changes for the 2020 season, including that No. 0 be added as a legal jersey number. The proposed change comes in response to the increasing popularity of single-digit numbers and works hand-in-hand with another recommendation, which
SoFi Stadium and Hollywood Park Formally Announce LA Bowl
SoFi Stadium, the state-of-the-art home of the Los Angeles Chargers and Los Angeles Rams, and Hollywood Park, a 298-acre sports and entertainment complex, have partnered with the Mountain West and Pac-12 conferences to create a new collegiate postseason game called the LA Bowl. The LA Bowl, which was officially announced
2021 NCAA Women’s Final Four Logo Revealed
The logo for the 2021 NCAA Women’s Final Four — which will be held April 2 and 4 at the Alamodome in San Antonio — was unveiled at halftime of UTSA’s 85-59 loss to UTEP on Thursday night. Designed by Indianapolis-based Section 127, the logo features four-star embellishments as a
Jacksonville Dolphins To Wear Throwback Uniforms In Honor Of 1970 National Runner-Up
The Jacksonville men’s basketball program will celebrate the 50th anniversary of its lone national championship game appearance with throwback uniforms against Lipscomb on Thursday night (7 p.m. on ESPN3). The 1969-70 Dolphins posted a 27-2 record, knocking off four ranked opponents on their way to the NCAA Tournament final, where
UC Santa Cruz Banana Slugs Seek Input For Brand Refresh
The University of California, Santa Cruz, is seeking input from alumni, fans and students as it looks to refresh its athletic brand around its beloved mascot, Sammy the Slug, which has taken on many styles since the Banana Slug nickname was introduced in 1986. The #NewSlug2020 campaign will help the