[SuperJon]

It looks good but I'll stick with the athletic logo. I still need to go to Universal Tees to see what all they have.

[PAmedic]

now THAT I like. (the Ivy League looking thing)

and if you, the branding guy- give the bookstore the correct logo/text- I don't understand why they are still screwing it up? something tells me ATRAIN is involved in this.

either way its ridiculous. throw your weight around PROTO!

[SuperJon]

Looking at it more closely, that shield would look awesome on a soccer/rugby uniform. I know we don't have rugby but I'm just making a point. It looks like a soccer logo.

[PAmedic]

yeah when you actually click the link and view it at full size its pretty cool, I've already copied it "My Pictures"

thank you Bill Gates

[SuperJon]

Yea, I looked at it close up first. The whole thing together looks too "proper" for me.

[prototype]

Remember to seperate an Athletic Logo and an academic logo. When a parent brings their child to get an education - walking into Demoss and seeing an aggressive Fire Eagle doesn't exude academic excellance.

[SuperJon]

Oh, I know that they're supposed to be different. I was just pointing out that the crest looks like a logo for a soccer team because they generally have nice looking crests/shields like that. As for it being "too proper for me" that's just saying if I had to wear a t-shirt or whatever I'd choose the athletic logo over the academic one.

[TallyW]

Proto--- I didn't realize they were wanting a change?

With the way you phrased the logo you posted, I'm assuming they did not run with it? Did they give feedback?

[Flamesfanva]

Thanks for the reply Proto. Now I'm even more at a loss for wondering why the bookstore can't get the logo right. I wonder if we all here on the board starting sending emails asking why the logo isn't right would help any. I still buy the stuff because it's close and I get the alum discount . However, I buy from Universal T's alot too because he has the logo right. I can't wait for when you let us know when some "logo correct" merchandise will be available somewhere.

You would think someone from the athletic dept, or even Dr. Falwell himself at LU would say something and maybe have more pull than just us alum fans

[LUconn]

We get a discount?? Dangit! I just bought a bunch of sweet decals.

[Flamesfanva]

We get a discount?? Dangit! I just bought a bunch of sweet decals.

15% - just tell them you are alum. It's saved me some bucks that I can then use to buy logo correct merchandise at Universal T's.

[Flamesfanva]

I'm sending an email now to the bookstore manager asking why the difference in logo appearance. I'll post reply...if I get one.

[A.G.]

What I want to know, is why an area HS has gotten away with stealing what was supposed to be a copy-protected and trademarked logo, one in which I'm sure proto put a lot of time into, and the school some substantial capital. Staunton River High School is using the "eagle" logo for their athletics.

[Flamesfanva]

You know I saw a T-shirt at a concert in Salem last year that had "Lady Eagles" on it and it was the LU logo, I bet it was the same high school. I wondered the same thing, how did they do that. Has it been licensed out?

[Guest]

A.G. - Thanks I will put a call into them tomorrow. Franklin County stole the logo last year and we had to inform them they were in violation. Here we go again...

Thanks for the heads up.

[Flamesfanva]

No response yet from the bookstore manager on why they don't use the correct logo as designed by Proto.

[LUconn]

I think the book store is just trying to get a variety. They're not thinking, "hey how can we best brand LU" I think they're more looking for a buck while selling pretty cool merchindise.

[Flamesfanva]

No doubt they are about making $

[SuperJon]

I bought the hoodie with the Eagle on the front of it. It's one of the biggest sellers around campus.

[Flamesfanva]

The fighting eagle or the flames eagle?

[ATrain]

The students like the fighting eagle...therefore, as long as it sells, it stays. Its even available as a stuffed animal (made a great replacement for my teddy bear )

[Flamesfanva]

I like both logos. I'd like to see the fighting eagle as a car magnet to go along with the Flames eagle ones I bought.

[PAmedic]

The students like the fighting eagle...therefore, as long as it sells, it stays. Its even available as a stuffed animal (made a great replacement for my teddy bear )

Dude, its like shooting fish in a barrel w/ you.

[ATrain]

The students like the fighting eagle...therefore, as long as it sells, it stays. Its even available as a stuffed animal (made a great replacement for my teddy bear )

Dude, its like shooting fish in a barrel w/ you.

Don't knock it till you try it...the only downside is you need to wear a poncho b/c the water will splash

[Flamesfanva]

Just got back from a trip to the ole bookstore and it's good to see that the logo as designed by Proto is being used on more merchandise. Perhaps they realized that they weren't using the correct logo, although I never did receive a response from them. I saw a new mouse pad with the fighting eagle logo on it, and a house banner that just said "Liberty University" and had the LU logo on it. I was thinking about getting it until I turned it over and saw it was $44.98 and it's just screen printed. I wouldn't buy that even with the discount. Hopefully Proto can direct us to a more cost effective place to buy merchandise. I applaud the bookstore though for making small strides.