09-24-2023, 01:25 PM
(This post was last modified: 09-24-2023, 01:26 PM by Ben. Edited 1 time in total.)
7. Write 600 words or more on something about anything in the league that interests you. It could be related to statistics, a league issue that you take seriously, or a niche part of history that doesn’t fit neatly into either of the above categories. (Inspired by prompt 33. When looking at the teams we have in the ISFL and DSFL, is there any team you believe is in need of a major rebrand or update to their current branding? Why or why not?)
Oh yes indeed, let's go through the whole league shall we? Here is some thoughts on team's branding from a league boomer who has been (barely) active in spurts since the beginning. These are all my own opinions and any information provided is from my perspective and is highly likely to be completely wrong.
Baltimore - Used to have an ok logo when the league was created and for the first few seasons then for some reason recoloured it to a puke green colour. The banana logo was a step in the right direction but I think the current logo is fantastic. Had their ups and downs in terms of GMs and on field performance but this team will probably never be rebranded/relocated.
Berlin - I think the logo is too detailed. I really don't like the three different typefaces on the regular logo, the more basic one with just the salamander is better but I still think it looks more like something out of a fantasy RPG more than a sports team logo. I honestly know nothing about their success I think they have one title. Berlin is a good international city but I think they could do with a rebrand. Might be too obvious but something bear related would be cool.
Cape Town - I'm a fan of the logo. An improvement on the Philly brand before it and it was good to see their success after the rebrand. It is kinda interesting that there are three purple teams in the league (including DSFL) maybe a navy blue/grey colour for the rhino could be cool.
Chicago - I don't like the logo at all. Too busy and too detailed. The branding is meh, just another black and red team in the league. I'm pretty sure they won a title at some point but from memory performance is usually forgettable. Maybe the top option for rebranding in my eyes.
Colorado - There's nothing I can say that Baron hasn't already covered. I always liked their new logo after they switched. If they haven't rebranded after everything they went through I doubt they ever will.
Sarasota - I remember someone pointing out the logo is a marlin not a sailfish. I don't like Sarasota because in the PBE my old team the Space Rangers were rebranded to the objectively bad Sarasota Supernova. I know this team has won at least one title but I choose to ignore them. Rebrand.
Yellowknife - Logo and colour scheme is fantastic. Have always been a force to be reckoned with in my memory of the league. Being located in Yellowknife doesn't make the most sense but I kinda love it. Since moving to Canada people have been bemused that I know where Yellowknife is and I always avoid explaining why I know lol.
Arizona - Great brand great logo. Again, if they didn't rebrand after the multi scandal and years after I don't think they ever will. Also currently a powerhouse so.
Austin - Another great logo and unique colour scheme. Teal always looks great on sports teams. We're now getting into the ASFC teams that I have played for on various players. Stay in Austin no rebrand.
Honolulu - I hate this logo. It looks like something out of a kids picture book/cartoon not a sports team. The brand actually is really cool and the colour scheme is great too. It would be easy to have a sick manta ray logo made, please Honolulu I'm begging you let this brand live up to it's potential.
NOLA - Full disclosure I helped bovo with the rebrand of the Legion (which while we're on it was actually a great brand just had an unfortunate reputation) I have dinged other logos for being too busy and if I'm honest this is a little busy too, but I have had far too much fun dooting over the years for that to ever concern me. If this team was rebranded/relocated I would be very upset. Hopefully the current rebuild goes well though.
New York - Great logo great brand great unique colour scheme. I don't have too much more to say, I don't see them changing anything anytime soon.
Orange County - Maybe the most secure brand in the league. Honestly I think I preferred the old logo to the new one but I like that they still have the alt with just the head.
San Jose - Had a few different logos over the years and they have been consistently pretty good. There's something about the new one that seems a little off but I'm not sure what it is. Maybe it needs more green? Again I don't see these guys moving anytime soon.
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Oh yes indeed, let's go through the whole league shall we? Here is some thoughts on team's branding from a league boomer who has been (barely) active in spurts since the beginning. These are all my own opinions and any information provided is from my perspective and is highly likely to be completely wrong.
Baltimore - Used to have an ok logo when the league was created and for the first few seasons then for some reason recoloured it to a puke green colour. The banana logo was a step in the right direction but I think the current logo is fantastic. Had their ups and downs in terms of GMs and on field performance but this team will probably never be rebranded/relocated.
Berlin - I think the logo is too detailed. I really don't like the three different typefaces on the regular logo, the more basic one with just the salamander is better but I still think it looks more like something out of a fantasy RPG more than a sports team logo. I honestly know nothing about their success I think they have one title. Berlin is a good international city but I think they could do with a rebrand. Might be too obvious but something bear related would be cool.
Cape Town - I'm a fan of the logo. An improvement on the Philly brand before it and it was good to see their success after the rebrand. It is kinda interesting that there are three purple teams in the league (including DSFL) maybe a navy blue/grey colour for the rhino could be cool.
Chicago - I don't like the logo at all. Too busy and too detailed. The branding is meh, just another black and red team in the league. I'm pretty sure they won a title at some point but from memory performance is usually forgettable. Maybe the top option for rebranding in my eyes.
Colorado - There's nothing I can say that Baron hasn't already covered. I always liked their new logo after they switched. If they haven't rebranded after everything they went through I doubt they ever will.
Sarasota - I remember someone pointing out the logo is a marlin not a sailfish. I don't like Sarasota because in the PBE my old team the Space Rangers were rebranded to the objectively bad Sarasota Supernova. I know this team has won at least one title but I choose to ignore them. Rebrand.
Yellowknife - Logo and colour scheme is fantastic. Have always been a force to be reckoned with in my memory of the league. Being located in Yellowknife doesn't make the most sense but I kinda love it. Since moving to Canada people have been bemused that I know where Yellowknife is and I always avoid explaining why I know lol.
Arizona - Great brand great logo. Again, if they didn't rebrand after the multi scandal and years after I don't think they ever will. Also currently a powerhouse so.
Austin - Another great logo and unique colour scheme. Teal always looks great on sports teams. We're now getting into the ASFC teams that I have played for on various players. Stay in Austin no rebrand.
Honolulu - I hate this logo. It looks like something out of a kids picture book/cartoon not a sports team. The brand actually is really cool and the colour scheme is great too. It would be easy to have a sick manta ray logo made, please Honolulu I'm begging you let this brand live up to it's potential.
NOLA - Full disclosure I helped bovo with the rebrand of the Legion (which while we're on it was actually a great brand just had an unfortunate reputation) I have dinged other logos for being too busy and if I'm honest this is a little busy too, but I have had far too much fun dooting over the years for that to ever concern me. If this team was rebranded/relocated I would be very upset. Hopefully the current rebuild goes well though.
New York - Great logo great brand great unique colour scheme. I don't have too much more to say, I don't see them changing anything anytime soon.
Orange County - Maybe the most secure brand in the league. Honestly I think I preferred the old logo to the new one but I like that they still have the alt with just the head.
San Jose - Had a few different logos over the years and they have been consistently pretty good. There's something about the new one that seems a little off but I'm not sure what it is. Maybe it needs more green? Again I don't see these guys moving anytime soon.
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Donatello McTurtle || CB/OL #72 || Tijuana || New York || S33-S44
Ben Alexander-Arnold || CB/FB #66 || TIJ || AUS/NO || S24-S33
Ben Tu'inukuafe || OL/DE #61 || Tijuana || New Orleans || S15-S24
Tana Keïta || LB #53 || Tijuana Luchadores || NO/OCO || S10-S15
Ardie Savea || RB/TE #26 || New Orleans Second Line || S1 - S10
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