As a Spartan Alumn, I'm very unhappy with this new proposed logo and it appears that the overwhelming response is the same as mine. It looks as though it was drawn by a five year old. This is a slap in the face to tradition and Nike needs to be stopped. Things like this are cool for one time use, like the Nike Pro Combat jerseys worn this season, but no more then that. The Re-Branding that Nike did with Oregon is the laughing stock of NCAA football and hopefully fan and alumni reactions will prevent this from happening to MSU.
Keep Reading for Links and Information.
Links Michigan State Spartans to Unveil New Logo in April --- Gang Green, MLive
Logo As It Was Found on the Patent Office Website
New Michigan State Logo Not Necessarily Replacing Current Spartan Helmet --- Gang Green, MLive
New Michigan State Logo Draws Harsh Reaction, Little Praise From Spartan Fans --- Gang Green, MLive
Hollis: New Logo To Debut in April --- The State News
New MSU Logo Throws Away Tradition, Weakens Brand --- The State News
What Do You Call That Bristly Thing on Top of the War Helmet Anyways? --- UniWatch Blog
New Sparty Logo: Yay or Nay? --- WILX.com
The Dawning of a New Michigan State Spartan Logo? --- TheOnlyColors
A New Shade of Green to Come Next? Commence Rage if True --- TheOnlyColors
Facebook Groups
Stop The New Michigan State Logo !!
Just Dont - No New Nike Influenced Spartan Helmet
Fans of: The Old Spartan Logo
Hate The New Logo Like Everyone Else? Let Your Voice Be Heard (From Facebook)
Compose an email with the subject line "Concerning the proposed logo changes" to hollis@ath.msu.edu.Then, copy and paste the following message, choosing from the information that applies to you in the bold. It will only take a few seconds. Also, here are a few other notable email addresses.....
heather.swain@ur.msu.edu (Assistant VP of University Relations)
hollis@ath.msu.edu
izzo@msu.edu
dantoni2@msu.edu
comley@msu.edu
smerchan@msu.edu
Mr. Hollis:
As a (current student at MSU/MSU graduate/lifelong fan of Michigan State) I have to say upfront that I disagree with your decision to consider updating the Spartan helmet logo along with the implied unveiling of further changes to MSU's athletic logos. Please know that as a Spartan I take pride in our tradition and do not support changing how our university is represented at the most basic level.
Thank you for you time.
Sincerely,
YOUR NAME
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This is what I sent to the Athletic Director earlier today:
Dear Athletic Director Hollis,
I am very disappointed about the recent decision to change the classic Michigan State Spartan logo to a new design. In my opinion, the new logo is not an improvement upon the old logo and it should not be adopted. I understand that the university may have made a deal with Nike to undertake a "rebranding" effort, but this does not meant the logo should change. In recent years, college football teams such as Ohio State, Florida State, and TCU have executed such rebranding efforts to their uniforms without drastically altering their existing logos or the classic feel of their traditional uniforms.
I would urge you not to alter the classic Spartan logo. Every alumni I've discussed this with is unequivocally opposed to the new logo. Alter MSU's team uniforms if you must, but please allow our athletic teams to retain the classic logo that MSU students, alumni, and fans have grown to love. Also, I have heard some rumors that the classic MSU Green may be altered as well. I do not know if this rumor can be substantiated but I am opposed to this as well, as would the majority of MSU fans.
I would urge you to carefully consider the negative effect this logo change will have on all those who root for MSU with all our hearts. Please do not ruin a cherished tradition by introducing a new logo that appears to be more "modern." Please listen to the numerous students, alumni, and fans, such as myself, that are leading this outcry. Thank you for your time. GO GREEN!
Sincerely,
Jared Natzke
MSU Alumnus '09
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