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Name That Tune!
Posted by showtime in Entertainment, SHOWTIME on December 7, 2011
OK, really only the first 20 seconds matter but this was a delight to stumble upon tonight.
If you guessed it is from television’s Community, you are right! This is the ditty that Abed and Troy have been bringing into at least two different episodes so far [Real name is Daybreak by Michael Haggins]. Once during the Halloween episode while Abed was sharing his scary story. The other was from Troy as he was exiting from his blanket fort (and locking it for good measure) only to find out that Annie stepped on Abed’s special edition Black Knight DVD. Both instances are out there in YouTube land if you want to enjoy a good laugh.
…good times.
Uni-Forum Observation – Pensacola Blue Wahoos
I give you the Pensacola Blue Wahoos! The Blue Wahoos are the Reds’ new Double-A affiliate and they will begin playing in 2012 (opening day April 5, 2012). I love their description from their press release: “A tenacious, diving Blue Wahoo is the centerpiece of the logo, shown breaking away from a fisherman’s line.”
By the way, that is NOT pink in their color scheme, it is neon red! Another excerpt… “Neon red, Gulf Coast royal, Blue Angel navy and Tin Roof tin make up the club’s official colors, celebrating the textures and colors of the Emerald Coast. The Blue Wahoos are the first sports team to adopt Neon red, a tribute to the neon signs that illuminate Pensacola’s beachfront establishments.”
In regards to their caps, “The cap logo features a Blue Wahoo circling a baseball bat forming the shape of a “P” for Pensacola. The team’s alternate cap features a fishing hook also in the shape of a “P.” Other alternate logos will be unveiled over the next several months.”
I know it sounds like I’m dogging this set… actually, I think the Wahoo looks pretty good. I do think the wordmark needs some help… it doesn’t match the tenacity of the Wahoo in my opinion. The creators of this set come from the firm Brandiose – check out more about the Wahoos identity on their site.
A Return to the Good Old Days for the Blue Jays
The news won’t be official until tomorrow but it is rumored that the Blue Jays will be reverting back to an updated version of their old “woodpecker” logo. The press release is scheduled for November 18th… hearing noonish (est). There are also rumors of a red jersey… I’m always down for a red jersey. I was fine with their current set but I also enjoyed the past set so count me in… good move Toronto.
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Back Without Black – Mets celebrate 50th Anniversary
The New York Mets will be celebrating their 50th Anniversary next year and today unveiled their 50th Anniversary patch as well as an updated uniform set… most notably without the black tones that infiltrated their set back in 1998. They will still have a black uniform that they will be using “sparingly” but all of the other uniforms will return to the classic Mets style. The patch will be worn on the left sleeve as well as on the back of the cap. Well done Mets!
The Mets have also created a #50 Fantastic jersey which they will be giving out to one fan at each of the 81 home games. No player, manager, or coach will be allowed to wear this number in 2012. Another good branding and marketing move for the club.
The Bird is Back
The Baltimore Orioles are turning to the past by bringing back an updated version of the Cartoon Bird that adorned their uniforms from the 60s-80s. While I wasn’t a big fan of the realistic bird they were using recently, I’m not sure a return to the smiling bird is the best move. Seeing the familiar cartoon bird on those tri-color hats will bring back memories of the good old days but it just isn’t all that intimidating. I’m sure they could have come up with a better version.
The uniforms are also getting a makeover. Excerpts from the Orioles press release:
“For the first time since the 1992 season, the Orioles will wear an orange jersey for select home games. Also, in honor of the 20th Anniversary of Oriole Park at Camden Yards, each of the club’s jerseys will feature a patch on the right sleeve commemorating the anniversary and the left sleeve of each uniform will feature a patch with the Maryland flag and “Baltimore Orioles” text. On the road uniforms, the “Baltimore” script on the road jerseys has been restyled, featuring a less severe angle and the removal of the tapering effect of the letters. The club’s primary logo, “Orioles” script on the team jerseys and O’s alternate cap are unchanged.” Read the entire release here.
Here are your Miami Vice… I mean Marlins!
The Florida Marlins are now offici
ally the Miami Vice… I mean Marlins. The team’s new name, logo, and uniforms were unveiled at the Marlins new ballpark and was only missing Crockett and Tubbs.
See the photo below, doesn’t Logan Morrison look pumped about the team’s new set? I think it fits the city’s style but I’m not on board. Miami fans, ask yourself this… how would Albert Pujols look in these?
View uniform designs here and here.
Watch Marlins fashion show here.
San Diego Padres Mash-up a “New-Old” Identity
The San Diego Padres unveiled an updated set of logos and uniforms at PETCO Park recently. The set is really a mash-up of former logos, colors, and wait for it… new piping! The organization admitted that the most recent set wasn’t going over very well with the fan-base (it sounds bigger when you add ‘base’ to the end of it) but the fans also weren’t receptive to a dramatic overhaul. So, where does that leave us… take the best of what they have done so far and get rid of the rest.
I wasn’t following baseball back then but apparently the 2012 set is a nod to the PCL days (’36-68). The home whites and road grays will have classic block lettering and the alternate blue uniform will have the interlocking “SD” logo on the chest. The team is also bringing back the Swinging Friar logo but it will be used in the updated color scheme, rather than the brown and yellow of before. Although, they did mention that the classic brown uniforms will make appearances throughout the year.
Another very cool announcement from the club is that they plan to outfit 10,000 youth baseball players from local Little League districts with Padres button-down jerseys and hats to wear in their upcoming seasons. They will have their choice of selecting one style of uniform worn from throughout the Padres history. No better way to build the fan-base than to get them while they are young. My favorite MLB teams are those that I played on as a little-leaguer.
Where did the Heels go?
When it rains, it pours. UNC unveiled another new uniform this week that they will wear on Veterans Day… blue camo! Looks like this design will still include the new graphics on back making it look very busy. Hopefully it will be a distraction to the Spartans on Nov. 11th. I am glad to see them keep their blue scheme as opposed to the other teams who revert back to the traditional brown camo. The Spartans are also going with a camo look for the game but their scheme will be green. Good thing they are not playing on Oregon’s “woods” court or they might really have an advantage.
I’m not sure if they will be going on sale but I’d consider buying the shorts if they do. Go Heels!
Official press release from tarheelblue.com below:
The North Carolina men’s basketball team will wear specially-designed camouflaged, light blue uniforms for its game in the Quicken Loans Carrier Classic on Nov. 11 against Michigan State in San Diego, the school announced today. TarHeelBlue.com has exclusive photos of a sample of the uniform design.
The Spartans also will wear camouflaged green and white uniforms for the game, which will be played on the USS Carl Vinson aircraft carrier in San Diego on Veterans Day next month.
Carolina’s uniforms are versions of its redesigned jerseys for this season, unveiled earlier this month. No player names will appear on the back of the jerseys. Instead, “U.S.A.” will replace players’ last names above the uniform number on the back of all the jerseys.
Carson Palmer – Raiders Are All In
In a rapid response to losing Jason Campbell to injury, the Raiders give up a lot to get former Bengals QB, Carson Palmer, out of “retirement”. In Hue Jackson’s words, “I know a lot of people think that we mortgaged the future of the organization, but I don’t see it that way. I don’t think you ever mortgage away your franchise when you add a big time franchise quarterback to your team.” The Raiders gave up a lot to get the QB and only time will tell if this is another questionable acquisition or another revived superstar (see Plunkett & Gannon). I for one am glad to see the move – even though it was very aggressive. I’d rather see the Raiders go for it than sit back and give up on the season with Boller. I’m also glad to see the familiarity between Hue and Carson - this should translate to a quicker learning curve in hopes of keeping this team going in the right direction.
I also love the identity that Hue is building. I really believe he is invested in Raider Nation. Here is a quote from the press conference that illustrates this point. Hue stated that he thought this was the greatest trade in football and was asked what the second greatest trade was. His response, “I will let you know when we make it.”
I do feel for Campbell though. He has had a tough career, full of changes, and this only perpetuates his challenging situation. He was just starting to get in a groove and I felt he could have lead the Raiders to the playoffs but with this move, unless Carson totally falls on his face, or is injured himself, I would say that Jason’s days in Oakland are over. Maybe they can get some draft picks back for him next year. I wish him the best – a classy player and person.
Tar Heels New Aerographic Design
The Tar Heel men’s basketball team unveiled the new jersey design for the 2011-12 season. While the front of the jerseys are essentially unchanged, the back features an aerographic design that incorporates the Old Well, the University’s iconic landmark, the outline of the state of North Carolina and a basketball.
The Carolina basketball uniform is a classic so I don’t want them to mess with it too much but I’m always down for a new jersey design. This feels a little commercial but I’ll reserve my final judgement until I see them on the court. Go Heels!
Also, as a bonus treat, here is a new link to their 2011-2012 yearbook… 211 pages of Tar Heel basketball heaven.
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