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re: Geaux Font on helmets this year?

Posted on 8/3/14 at 2:05 am to
Posted by bbap
Baton Rouge, LA
Member since Feb 2006
96528 posts
Posted on 8/3/14 at 2:05 am to
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The geaux font would look awful on the helmet. 


It would look just fine. Hell LSU in Geaux font is 99% identical to the font they use now.
Posted by Jefferson Davis
Plank Road
Member since Nov 2011
5960 posts
Posted on 8/3/14 at 2:12 am to
I was going to say, would it even be a noticeable difference?
Posted by airbornetiger
SATX
Member since Sep 2006
1437 posts
Posted on 8/3/14 at 2:31 am to
Here we go again with the fashionistas worried/interested in the font. F*ing really?

Why is this even an topic of conversation?
Posted by MirrOlure
The Bayou
Member since Jul 2010
749 posts
Posted on 8/3/14 at 3:04 am to
Older Version on the '72 Helmets



This post was edited on 8/3/14 at 3:07 am
Posted by DontCare
Baton Rouge
Member since Apr 2012
2516 posts
Posted on 8/3/14 at 3:12 am to
I think the Geaux font would look cool on our helmets. They've gotten a few things wrong (toonces), but the Geaux font is the heat.
Posted by F16HT1N6 T163R5
Baton Rouge
Member since Dec 2011
341 posts
Posted on 8/3/14 at 3:42 am to
The new Tiger head wasn't just for the Spring game. It's what will be used going forward.

Since the Geaux Font is being used all over the stadium, on most LSU apparel, and is LSU's official copyrighted font, it seems to me that it would make sense to update the helmets with it, particularly now that the Tiger head has been modernized.

To clarify my earlier statement; I am a traditionalist in the sense that I generally oppose changing logos, uniforms, colors etc. when it's unnecessary (see: Toonces, the uniforms worn against Tulane with the pelican on them, purple pants, etc.) It's hard to improve on the best-looking uniforms in college football. But, with that being said, I do like the subtle update to the Tiger head which also coincides with the not-so-subtle changes to Tiger Stadium.

Is everyone else as ready as I am for the season to get here so there is more to ponder than helmet font? It feels like two years since the bowl game.
Posted by drexyl
Mingovia
Member since Sep 2005
23275 posts
Posted on 8/3/14 at 7:08 am to
when are they going to start selling merchandise with the new logo?
Posted by Ponchy Tiger
Ponchatoula
Member since Aug 2004
47763 posts
Posted on 8/3/14 at 7:22 am to
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They already changed the tiger


True, but its virtually unnoticeable unless you look close. Lettering one helmet should never be changed.

I repeat leave the electrical tape alone.
Posted by Ponchy Tiger
Ponchatoula
Member since Aug 2004
47763 posts
Posted on 8/3/14 at 7:25 am to
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Older Version on the '72 Helmets


Always liked that style. I wish they would go with this look for a game to honor the teams from that era. Also wear a 1958 style uniform for a game.
Posted by GeauxColonels
Tottenham Fan | LSU Fan
Member since Oct 2009
25606 posts
Posted on 8/3/14 at 8:36 am to
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Wasn't the tiger head change strictly for the spring game? Aren't they going back for the regular season?

From the 2014 media guide:





I've been advocating a switch tot he Geaux font if they ever were to change the tiger. I think it looks fine. I wouldn't be surprised if they made the move next spring, just like with the tiger head. If they want a completely cohesive brand, I think it will happen. Here's a graphic I just whipped up:

Posted by ballscaster
Member since Jun 2013
26861 posts
Posted on 8/3/14 at 8:51 am to
Hey guys look at this picture:

Posted by tigahbait62
Da Booty Club
Member since Nov 2009
1788 posts
Posted on 8/3/14 at 8:58 am to
Posted by Alt26
Member since Mar 2010
32225 posts
Posted on 8/3/14 at 9:08 am to
No need to change the lettering, but if they did, most probably wouldn't notice it. It certainly wouldn't "ruin" the helmet.

Also, am I the only person who likes the early 70's hat? Maybe bring that one back for a game or two. Do a throwback game with Ole Miss in their baby-blue helmets/ jerseys
Posted by ginms
Ridgeland Ms
Member since Aug 2007
1885 posts
Posted on 8/3/14 at 9:48 am to
new tiger head is shite. and will always be shite.
Posted by biglego
San Francisco
Member since Nov 2007
80566 posts
Posted on 8/3/14 at 9:52 am to
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For christ's sake, leave the goddamn uniforms alone. Stop with the renderings, stop with the suggestions, we're fine. If you need fancy, start pulling for Oregon

I'm still pissed LSU got away from leather helmets. Bc tradition
Posted by GeauxColonels
Tottenham Fan | LSU Fan
Member since Oct 2009
25606 posts
Posted on 8/3/14 at 9:58 am to
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I'm still pissed LSU got away from leather helmets. Bc tradition

Posted by hg
Member since Jun 2009
126285 posts
Posted on 8/3/14 at 10:17 am to
Posted by 777Tiger
Member since Mar 2011
83914 posts
Posted on 8/3/14 at 10:18 am to
quote:

I'm still pissed LSU got away from leather helmets. Bc tradition


if everyone went back to them there would be less concussions
Posted by monsterballads
Gulf of America
Member since Jun 2013
30817 posts
Posted on 8/3/14 at 10:19 am to
LSU has hated tradition for decades
Posted by LSUTigersVCURams
Member since Jul 2014
21940 posts
Posted on 8/3/14 at 11:18 am to
The old tiger was just objectively cooler and more ferocious looking than the new tiger.
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