Like the meatier logos on the helmets. Is this new or have I not been paying attention?
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I think it's the "Heritage Logo" from the 40s & 50s. They were supposed to have it with a camo military theme uniform for the UM game but the B1G put the kibosh on it because they said it wouldn't contrast enough with the Mich. unis.
It did look good...Even If I am in the Block "I" camp.
I'm a sucker for the white helmets with the Indiana flag "torch & stars." I know it's obscure to people that aren't familiar with the Indiana flag, but it looks cool.
I thought they were fine for a game, but I’ve always thought the interlocking logo from that era looked amateur and goofy. I would like to see them find a way to use a larger version of the current interlocking IU on the helmets. Since someone mentioned it, I never pass an opportunity to say that the block I logo is trash and should be buried forever. 😀
Winning changes everything. The uniforms and helmets are looking much better this season. We don't need no stinking gimmicks! 
Block I looks like Illinois and looks outdated.
IU logo is Indiana University.
IU logo looks great on the helmets.
Block I disappeared on the Basketball court a long time ago. No reason to bring it back.
IU logo is Indiana University.
IU logo looks great on the helmets.
Block I disappeared on the Basketball court a long time ago. No reason to bring it back.
Actually, your opinion is trash and should be buried forever.
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Correct. It was university wide in the 30s through 50s, apparently, then RMK kept it on the BBall shorts.
the Indiana flag is blue, and that state seal thing doesn't say IU imo.
in addition, the seal was only on one side, with IU on the other side of the helmet, so isn't symmetrical.
it also didn't have the racing stripe, and i do like having a non racing stripe alt helmet, but without the seal.
that said, while i hate all the white helmets, what i do really like about the red helmet version is the more traditional deeper richer red hue, and that it's gloss and not matte, so it's pretty much a more traditional IU look, except for the out of place logo on one side.
in short, i do really like that helmet, but absent the seal on one side, and with the interlock on both sides.
so great to be back to the traditional IU look now without all the crazy helmets.
only change i would do is lose the matte finish on the helmet, and go to a deeper more traditional red on the helmet that matches the jerseys, and doesn't have that orange huge like the current ones.
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Personal preference...I like the salute to heritage but the logo looks forced and oversized for the real estate it has.
Ordinarily I'd agree but in this case it looks great on TV..., and...,after just a glance..., I'd say we really dodged a metaphorical bullet by not being allowed to wear that camo abomination...
Let's just leave the uni tinkering to the west coast waterfowl and stick with "what brung ya" here in INDIANA (and I'm as pro-military as anyone you're ever going to run into)..,.
If the league won't let them wear vs UM in all white, doubtful they will allow them at all.
@MSU? Nope, too much camo green
@OSU? Nope, too much red in numerals
MD? Nope, too much red
@ UW? Nope, too much red
PU? Maybe, but personally want us in Red for that one.
@MSU? Nope, too much camo green
@OSU? Nope, too much red in numerals
MD? Nope, too much red
@ UW? Nope, too much red
PU? Maybe, but personally want us in Red for that one.
The 2 stripes are too wide, at least proportionally with the trident. The heritage trident actually occupied it's real estate much less awkwardly than the modern trident thanks to increased visual weight. The modern trident looks like it's being gravitationally sucked upwards towards the nearest stripe. If there is an objective design element problem with the helmet, this is it.
So it's unfortunate that it's not the first thing off the tongues of people when it's time for helmet talk. I think Crimson Quarry wrote about this one time, but designers need to speak up. The block I creates a balanced helmet, but I'd rather honor the trident and find a way to make that work. I almost can't stand to look at the helmets as they are now, so I'm going to hope the heritage logo takes over for now--it's a good band-aid.
So it's unfortunate that it's not the first thing off the tongues of people when it's time for helmet talk. I think Crimson Quarry wrote about this one time, but designers need to speak up. The block I creates a balanced helmet, but I'd rather honor the trident and find a way to make that work. I almost can't stand to look at the helmets as they are now, so I'm going to hope the heritage logo takes over for now--it's a good band-aid.
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Like the curved logo. Wished we never changed it. I wore a pair of IU shorts as a kid to the threads with that same logo on them.
I think I liked the Lynch era unis. Loved the stripes. Looked classic like the Colts.
Edit—Just looked up the Lynch unis. Pair them with regular double strip pants and take the stripe off the sides and it’s a winning combo.
I think I liked the Lynch era unis. Loved the stripes. Looked classic like the Colts.
Edit—Just looked up the Lynch unis. Pair them with regular double strip pants and take the stripe off the sides and it’s a winning combo.
Good discussion. Always thought coaches changing uniforms was a poor excuse for changing culture.
I don't care too much about uniforms but I am partial to traditional looks. Don't need fancy uniforms, we need good players, which we seem to have all the sudden.
Maybe if we continue to win our brand will solidify itself. Change the culture like CTA and nobody gives a shit what you wear. I hope we stay simple and traditional. I like the matte crimson helmets a lot. Go Hoosiers!
I don't care too much about uniforms but I am partial to traditional looks. Don't need fancy uniforms, we need good players, which we seem to have all the sudden.
Maybe if we continue to win our brand will solidify itself. Change the culture like CTA and nobody gives a shit what you wear. I hope we stay simple and traditional. I like the matte crimson helmets a lot. Go Hoosiers!
I'm with you 100% on the state flag torch & stars logo! That is my favorite helmet.
However, I've banished you to the dungeon for suggesting the white helmet. No white helmet, ever! I would also get rid of the all white unis. Crimson helmet & pants ALWAYS on the road. Crimson helmets & jerseys ALWAYS at home.
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I like the script logo too, seems to be a thing of the past though.
I believe that's actually 1 of the past versions of the pitchfork, 70's -mid 80's, If I remember correctly. Although it wasn't used in football at the time, it was on the men's B-Ball shorts...again, if I'm remembering correctly. & it's the font & style, not the size that I recognize. I assume the oversize is to accentuate it, make it noticeable.
Yeah, looks like 1976-1981
did IU not make a huge deal, and spend money on, being anal about all IU interlocks on all campuses being exactly alike not that long ago, and setting a specific template.
that said, how is the logo different than what we've been using?
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