The Iowa State football team will be wearing new game-day uniforms and helmets starting in 2008. Several months ago the ISU athletic department asked for design concepts from anyone who had a vision of what the new look for Cyclone football should be. Earlier today they released the new uniform design and three finalists for the new helmet. The Athletics Department is asking for input from the fans via online voting, until Friday, August 31st.
Here are the three finalists (Click on the image below to go to cyclones.com to vote)
I am really impressed with the new uniform concept and I can’t wait to see the new look on the field. Which helmet do I like? I think if you look at the name of the website you can probably guess, but here are my thoughts on the three designs.
Click on the helmet images to see each helmet with the new uniforms
Cyclones – It reminds me too much of the script on the 1987-1994 helmet and I prefer a “new” look. The cursive writing doesn’t look tough enough to me. One of my complaints with the current logo on the helmet is that it is tough to read from a distance and on camera. I think this logo would cause the same problem.
I-State – I think the logo is cool and I like how the it covers the helmet, but I don’t think the name is catchy enough. I can’t think of anyone who refers to Iowa State as I State. I can already hear our opponents fans making fun of this helmet. On a positive note it would be a unique looking helmet when comparing it to other teams in the Big 12 Conference.
ISU – The reason Brad and I named this website ISUISU.com is the famous I-S-U cheer. When Gene Chizik leads us to our first Big 12 football championship in the next couple years, ISU will be a household name just like LSU and USC. I also like the look of the ISU helmet with the new uniforms. The ISU helmet is my pick to be the future of Cyclone football.
What is your choice for the future helmet of Iowa State Cyclone football?
just wanted to say that i like the helmets/uniforms as you all do…am especially fond of the I STATE one the most.
also…i think that your website is one of the best i have ever visited. keep up the great work!
rock on cyclones – beaux!