Has any reason ever been given for no logo at Mid-field in Kinnick?

[athrilla20]

They're probably waiting for a corporate sponsorship. How awesome would it be to see that sweet Mediacom on midfield.

 

[parker01]

I haven't confirmed it. But was told that one of the practice fields was painted with a tiger hawk at midfield during camp. The reason being that KF was assessing whether or not he liked it, and there was a possibility of adding one to Kinnick for next season.

Like I said, didn't see it myself, but I am pretty confident that it is true.

 

[hexumhawk]

I haven't confirmed it. But was told that one of the practice fields was painted with a tiger hawk at midfield during camp. The reason being that KF was assessing whether or not he liked it, and there was a possibility of adding one to Kinnick for next season.

Like I said, didn't see it myself, but I am pretty confident that it is true.

Yes this is true. If KF wanted it done it would have been added in 09' when they did the new turf. I think he is warming to it and the public sentiment on having it is growing. Think you will see it added when they put in new turf next time.

 

[WORTHYWISH]

Back in the days of the natural grass field, I remember Barta stating the paint hurts the grass. Yet, the endzones were painted. When we put in the artificial surface, his argument fell apart. Since it still hasn't happened I think its clear it is because Barta just doesn't want it done. I have heard from several sources that it is Barta's call.

When you say Barta, you mean Kirk, right?

 

[lost in gatorville]

Found it. Looks awesome.

 

[lost in gatorville]

Found it. Looks awesome.

Looks too much like Southern Miss

 

[chrislukenel]

Looks too much like Southern Miss

Iowa had the logo long before Southern Miss.

Also won a lawsuit against Southern Miss when trying to get a trademark.

http://sports.yahoo.com/ncaa/footba...ead-to-head-in-federal-court?urn=ncaaf,wp4488

 

[lost in gatorville]

Iowa had the logo long before Southern Miss.

Also won a lawsuit against Southern Miss when trying to get a trademark.

http://sports.yahoo.com/ncaa/footba...ead-to-head-in-federal-court?urn=ncaaf,wp4488

No kidding

 

[themelrosemauler]

Iowa had the logo long before Southern Miss.

Also won a lawsuit against Southern Miss when trying to get a trademark.

http://sports.yahoo.com/ncaa/footba...ead-to-head-in-federal-court?urn=ncaaf,wp4488

 

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[Harbinger273]

Waiting for the final pick out 10 artist renderings for the updated Liger Hawk logo. Should help with recruiting

 

[Slappy Pappy]

Barta likes it blank so he can imagine a picture of a bison when he looks down at the field.

 

[CO_hawk]

I actually don't mind a nice clean looking field. But also would like a tiger hawk on mid field. So I'm fine either way.

 

[WWDMHawkeye]

Plus, professors are concerned it could further damage the psyche of the 1/2 the stadium, who have to look at it upside down.

Folks would be left wondering what Fred Flintstone's doing on the turf at Kinnick.

 

[WWDMHawkeye]

I agree with him about hats. I've owned countless 'I' hats over the years, but zero with the tiger hawk on the front. I just don't like how they look on the front of a hat.

I'm the opposite with a mid field logo though. Give me the tigerhawk or nothing. A large 'I' would look lame.

And don't ask me to explain myself, because I can't.

Fans who are old enough remember that there used to be a block "I" at midfield in Kinnick back in the 70's, on that lovely astro turf. It looked OK by 70's standards. A Tigerhawk would look much cooler, no doubt.

 

[WWDMHawkeye]

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Now, that's hilarious! Looks great on the practice field. Wouldn't want it in Kinnick, though -- because it looks great on the practice field, after all.