What UNT helmet logo would you prefer?

[UNTLifer]

What helmet logo would you prefer?

Edited February 13, 2013 by UNTLifer

[golfingomez]

is 'North Texas Normal College' completely off the table as an option?

[gksmith]

is 'North Texas Normal College' completely off the table as an option?

Dude.....

[UNT Five&Dime]

Solid green, nothing else. You could maybe talk me into a white stripe down the center.

[GrayEagle]

The interlocked NT has been a part of our tradition for a long time and is still used by the Alumni Association. The star designates the Lone Star State and I'd like to see it used as well.

[Hunter Green]

I think the SOW is a classic logo that is on par with the Longhorn and peruna, but I have always been partial to the alumni interlocking NT WITH the star in the middle. We can claim the Star of Texas too.

GO MEAN GREEN

[greenjoe]

Thank you for referring to the former, and best, NT logo by it's correct name, "stylized eagle." Although SOW would refer to a worm.

GO MEAN GREEN

[adman]

I find it interesting that many on this board complain about traditions or lack thereof and or how we constantly change things, be it uniforms, colors etc never allowing anything to get a toehold with our fans, students, alums. And yet so many want to ditch the "North Texas" on the helmets for something else. You may not like the look, but fact is, "North Texas" emblazoned on the side of our helmets is a look that has been a tradition longer than anything we've ever had, helmet wise, in our Div.1/FBS history.

And while I'm not really a fan of the font they created I say stick with it.

SOW can live elsewhere on the uni's.

post script:

Other schools that put their name on the helmet: Ole Miss, Illinois, Boise State. Not bad company.

[JRock]

How about a recycling symbol?

[Mean Green 93-98]

I voted for the interlocked NT, but the Flying Worm and SOW come just a neck behind.

The current "North Texas" font on the side is about 40 lengths back, and the script "North Texas" broke its leg coming out of the gate.

[emmitt01]

Script.

Four years.

Four championships.

[akriesman]

The interlocked NT has been a part of our tradition for a long time and is still used by the Alumni Association. The star designates the Lone Star State and I'd like to see it used as well.

That would be my favorite. The interlocking NT with the state of Texas outlining in the background. I think somebody had posted an image like that here several years ago. It was awesome.

[Green P1]

I voted SOW only because there was no windmill option.

[UNTexas]

I find it interesting that many on this board complain about traditions or lack thereof and or how we constantly change things, be it uniforms, colors etc never allowing anything to get a toehold with our fans, students, alums. And yet so many want to ditch the "North Texas" on the helmets for something else. You may not like the look, but fact is, "North Texas" emblazoned on the side of our helmets is a look that has been a tradition longer than anything we've ever had, helmet wise, in our Div.1/FBS history.

And while I'm not really a fan of the font they created I say stick with it.

SOW can live elsewhere on the uni's.

post script:

Other schools that put their name on the helmet: Ole Miss, Illinois, Boise State. Not bad company.

Ole Miss is not the name of the University of Mississippi.

[adman]

Ole Miss is not the name of the University of Mississippi.

And North Texas isn't the same as University of North Texas.

[The Fake Lonnie Finch]

So, that's - so far - 85% for SOW or Interlocking NT. Is it useless again to post the number of college that use interlocking letters or school letter abreviations? I can't remember the last time I did it, but I think it was over 60% of the schools. Again, countering RV's opinion that we've got to have "North Texas" or people won't know who we are.

Interlocking, letters, or abbreviations

Akron - both letter and Kangaroo

Arizona

Arkansas State - abbreviated "A State"

Auburn

BYU

Baylor

Bowling Green - both letters and Falcon

Buffalo

California - abbreviated "Cal"

Central Florida

Central Michigan

Cincinnati - the C made to look like a bearclaw

Colorado - letters and Buffalo

Connecticut

Duke

Eastern Michigan

FIU - both letters and Panther

Florida Atlantic

Georgia

Georgia Tech

Hawaii

Houston

Idaho - both letter and Vandals

Indiana

Iowa State

Kansas

Kent State - both letter and some sort of angry bird head

Kentucky

LSU - both letters and Tiger head

Louisiana Tech - both letter and Louisiana state shape

Massachusettes - abreviated "UMass" interlocked

Marshall

Memphis -both letter and Tiger

Miami (FL)

Miami (OH)

Middle Tennessee - both letters and Horse

Minnesota

Mississippi - abbreviated "Ole Miss"

Mississippi State - abbreviated "M State"

Nebraska

New Mexico State - abbreviated "NM State"

North Carolina

North Carolina State

Northern Illinois - both letters and Husky head

Northwestern

Oklahoma

Oklahoma State

Oregon

Pittsburgh - abbreviated "Pitt"

Purdue

Rice

Rutgers

San Diego State

South Carolina - both letter and Gamecock

Southern Mississippi - abbreviated "Southern Miss"...(my nominee for worst helmet in America)

Stanford

Syracuse

TCU - both letters and Horned Frog

Temple

Tennessee

Texas A&M

Texas Tech

Tulane - both letter and Green Wave

UAB - letters and Dragon head

UCLA

UNLV

UTEP - both letters and Pickaxe

UTSA - letters and Roadrunner head

Utah - both letter and Indian feathers

Utah State - abbreviated "U State"

Vanderbilt - both letter and Star

Virginia - with interlocking swords beneath it

Virginia Tech

Wake Forest

Washington State - letters formed into a Cougar...very stupid looking

West Virginia

Western Kentucky - both letters and Hand waving a flag? Looks ridiculous

Western Michigan - both letter and Bronco head

Wisconsin

Animal, animal related thing, or mascot

Akron - both Kangaroo and letter

Arkansas - Razorback hog

Ball State - Cardinal head

Boise State - Gay looking oversized Bronco head

Bowling Green - both Falcon and letters

Clemson - Tiger paw

Colorado - Buffalo and letters

Colorado State - Ram horns

East Carolina - Pirate skull and crossbones...basically, a Jolly Roger with an ECU-colored pirate hat on

FIU - both Panther and letters

Fresno State - Bulldog

Iowa - Hawk head

Kansas State - Wildcat head

Kent State - both somesort of angry bird head and letter

LSU - both Tiger head and letters

Louisville - Cardinal head

Memphis - both Tiger and letter

Michigan State - Spartan head

Missouri - Tiger head

Nevada - Wolf head

New Mexico - both Lobo head and team name

Northern Illinois - both Husky head and letters

Oregon State - both Beaver head and team name

SMU - Pony

San Jose State - Spartan head

South Alabama - Jaguar

South Carolina - both Gamecock and letter

South Florida - U shaped Bull head

Southern Cal - Trojan head

TCU - both Horned Frog and letters

Texas - Longhorn head

Texas State - Bobcat head

Toledo - Rocket

Tulane - both Green Wave and letter

UAB - both Dragon head and letters

ULM - Hawk head

UTEP - both Pickaxe and letters

UTSA - both Roadrunner head and letters

Washington State - Cougar formed out of letters...very stupid looking

Western Michigan - both Bronco head and letter

Wyoming - Cowboy riding a bucking bronco

Nothing

Army

Boston College

Navy

Notre Dame

Ohio State
Penn State

Team Name

Florida - Gators

Idaho - both Vandals and letter

Louisiana - Ragin' Cajuns

New Mexico - both team name and Lobo head

Oregon State - both team name and Beaver head

School Name Spelled Out (Our current helmet)

Illinois

North Texas

Ohio

Tulsa

Troy - both school name and Shield and Swords...very Dungeons and Dragons

Native American Themed

Florida State - Spear with two feathers

Utah - both letter and two feathers

Misc./WTF?

Air Force - Lightning bolt

Alabama - Uniform number of players...fine because what is a Crimson Tide anyway?

Arizona State - Trident...looks dumb

Maryland - Some concoction for their ugly state flag. Screw Maryland...it's a fake basketball program school anyway

Louisiana Tech - both Lousiana state shape and letter

Michigan - That gay yellow thing they have with the three stripes. Yeah, I said, "gay" and I meant "gay."

Middle Tennessee - both Horse and letters

Troy - both Shield and Swords and school name

Vanderbilt - both Star and letter

Western Kentucky - both Hand waving flag and letters...awful, please remove the stupid hand

Edited February 13, 2013 by The Fake Lonnie Finch

[The Fake Lonnie Finch]

Interlocking, letters, or abbreviations = 78

Animal, animal related thing, or mascot = 41

Misc./WTF? = 10

Nothing = 6

School Name Spelled Out (Our current helmet) = 5

Team Name = 5

Native American Themed = 2

Now...again...RV's theory that we have to have "North Texas" or people won't know who we are is blantantly ridiculous. If that were the case, the only time people would know who was playing is if Illinois, Tulsa, Troy, Ohio, or us were playing.

Almost every school in the country has either letters, the team mascot, or a combination of both on it. Only 20 schools fall outside of that group, 16%.

It is not going to kill us to go with a real logo.

I'd go for interlocking NT

I'd go for SOW

I'd go for UNT

I'd go for NT or UNT with SOW

I'd go for NT or UNT with an Eagle, Eagle head, claw, or wing

I'd even go for NORTEX just to be original with an abbreviation, or NORTEX with SOW or an Eagle, Eagle head, claw, or wing.

The only thing I'd want spelled out on our helmets ever again would be MEAN GREEN, a nickname that truly is unique. MEAN GREEN with an Eagle, Eagle head, claw, wing, or SOW is also fine.

Whatever. We have plenty to work with when you look at what the vast majority of schools do. Just, please...kill off the NORTH TEXAS spelled out.

Edited February 13, 2013 by The Fake Lonnie Finch

[The Fake Lonnie Finch]

...on a green helmet.

[SilverEagle]

The interlocked NT has been a part of our tradition for a long time and is still used by the Alumni Association. The star designates the Lone Star State and I'd like to see it used as well.

It's a killer design and would sell like hotcakes if put on a cap. But good luck getting a logical explanation from the alumni association as to why they won't approve it being mass marketed. They and the athletic department will blame one another and you'll never get a straight answer from anyone.

Edited February 13, 2013 by SilverEagle

[DeepGreen]

Interlocked NT with the state of Texas replacing the star? I prefer the star, but maybe a slight change......

[UNTLifer]

Interlocked NT with the state of Texas replacing the star? I prefer the star, but maybe a slight change......

This or interlocked NT with SOW replacing the star?

[meaniegreenie]

<------ This one

[forevereagle]

I didn't vote because there was no option for "Oh God, not this again!"

[3XL]

letterman's NT with out star, state or sow...just straight up classic....

our options listed

-current North Texas

-script North Texas

-SOW

-interlocked NT

-original stylized Eagle *(should say "original traditional eagle"..."stylized" refers to SOW's look....

also other options missing are:

-mean green written out

-traditional "green...one white stripe...grey face mask"

love (The Fake Lonnie Finch's work...thank you)

but...in my mind...really only one choice...the interlock NT

Edited February 13, 2013 by 3XL

[curtisdaa]

I didn't vote because there was no option for "Oh God, not this again!"

How stickers will look on helmet in 3...2...1.....