Off topic (mostly) but what do people think of the new Las Vegas Aviators logo (that's the new name of the former minor league Las Vegas 51's.)? I say mostly off-topic because it's a nod somewhat to the namesake of the Howard Hughes Corp (the name of the new ballpark for the team), and of course Howard Hughes did go to Rice for a bit.

(12-11-2018 06:36 AM)Fort Bend Owl Wrote:  Off topic (mostly) but what do people think of the new Las Vegas Aviators logo (that's the new name of the former minor league Las Vegas 51's.)? I say mostly off-topic because it's a nod somewhat to the namesake of the Howard Hughes Corp (the name of the new ballpark for the team), and of course Howard Hughes did go to Rice for a bit.

That mascot is pretty bad.

Sometime during my freshman year, some of us got into a discussion about our high school's team names. My roomie allowed that his team was the Flyers, and when some people jested at him, he said, "Well, back in the 30's being a flyer was exciting".

I feel the same way about "Aviators". Outdated and unexciting. But there are worse choices. The LV Snake-eyes? The LV Hustlers?

(12-08-2018 02:34 PM)Kayjay Wrote:  I would really like to see an enclosed shelf/case in Rice stadium that showcases the various Rice Helmets over the years. There have been so many variations. I liked the Liberty Bowl helmet stickers and the US flag embedded Gothic Block R's. It would make for a great display.

It would. I'd love to see more Rice football history displayed throughout the stadium. Monuments, plaques, photos of all the great players, coaches, games etc. Photos of the stadium being built. History.

Should've just called them the Las Vegas Pod Racers in keeping with the Star Wars theme represented by their Jar Jar Binks look-a-like mascot

(12-11-2018 10:50 AM)Ourland Wrote:  

(12-08-2018 02:34 PM)Kayjay Wrote:  I would really like to see an enclosed shelf/case in Rice stadium that showcases the various Rice Helmets over the years. There have been so many variations. I liked the Liberty Bowl helmet stickers and the US flag embedded Gothic Block R's. It would make for a great display.

It would. I'd love to see more Rice football history displayed throughout the stadium. Monuments, plaques, photos of all the great players, coaches, games etc. Photos of the stadium being built. History.

Great idea! These types of displays should not just be ensconced in the Owl Club or other venues where only those who have significant resources can enjoy them.

(12-11-2018 11:03 AM)Kayjay Wrote:  

(12-11-2018 10:50 AM)Ourland Wrote:  

(12-08-2018 02:34 PM)Kayjay Wrote:  I would really like to see an enclosed shelf/case in Rice stadium that showcases the various Rice Helmets over the years. There have been so many variations. I liked the Liberty Bowl helmet stickers and the US flag embedded Gothic Block R's. It would make for a great display.

It would. I'd love to see more Rice football history displayed throughout the stadium. Monuments, plaques, photos of all the great players, coaches, games etc. Photos of the stadium being built. History.

Great idea! These types of displays should not just be ensconced in the Owl Club or other venues where only those who have significant resources can enjoy them.

A few years back there were banners celebrating All-Americans and other notables.

(12-11-2018 10:57 AM)westsidewolf1989 Wrote:  Should've just called them the Las Vegas Pod Racers in keeping with the Star Wars theme represented by their Jar Jar Binks look-a-like mascot

Mesa think mascot great!

The logo looks like Hadji from Johnny Quest.

(12-11-2018 11:03 AM)Kayjay Wrote:  Great idea! These types of displays should not just be ensconced in the Owl Club or other venues where only those who have significant resources can enjoy them.

Cue Hambone's 'museum' idea JV'd with the Rice Historical Society

(12-11-2018 12:02 PM)RiceLad15 Wrote:  Mesa think mascot great!

You made me spit out my drink lol

And for the Orlando Solar Bears (ECHL affiliate for Tampa Bay Lightning) annual Teddy Bear toss game, where fans bring new stuffed animals and toss them on the ice after the first Orlando goal (to be given to needy children) they will wear these:

(12-21-2018 01:02 PM)Tiki Owl Wrote:  And for the Orlando Solar Bears (ECHL affiliate for Tampa Bay Lightning) annual Teddy Bear toss game, where fans bring new stuffed animals and toss them on the ice after the first Orlando goal (to be given to needy children) they will wear these:

Great! I love the minor league sports marketing.

(12-21-2018 01:02 PM)Tiki Owl Wrote:  And for the Orlando Solar Bears (ECHL affiliate for Tampa Bay Lightning) annual Teddy Bear toss game, where fans bring new stuffed animals and toss them on the ice after the first Orlando goal (to be given to needy children) they will wear these:

What happens if the team is blanked?

(12-21-2018 02:45 PM)tanqtonic Wrote:  

(12-21-2018 01:02 PM)Tiki Owl Wrote:  And for the Orlando Solar Bears (ECHL affiliate for Tampa Bay Lightning) annual Teddy Bear toss game, where fans bring new stuffed animals and toss them on the ice after the first Orlando goal (to be given to needy children) they will wear these:

What happens if the team is blanked?

Everybody already has their comfort toys.