Houston jersey concepts

bordelais7 · 12-23-2005, 10:22 AM

Yeah, pretty much no one liked it. I'm glad they stuck with it, though. I can't believe I wanted it to be "Highlanders". That sounds so lame now. What was I thinking?

Deuce · 12-23-2005, 10:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fuegote

Was "Real" amongst the favorites in SLC with the fans as well? I heard the fans originally didn't like it.

No! Real was in all of the polls but it was in last place everytime.

Now i can't think of a better name for our team... Real Salt Lake!
Yeah that sounds much better!

fuegote · 12-23-2005, 10:27 AM

It just goes to show....fan polls mean little when it comes to naming a team. Welcome to MLS HR FC.

montgjules · 12-23-2005, 11:04 AM

I was at the FO one day and one of the FO employees pulled out an old binder and showed Glenn and I the logos, color mockups, etc. for all of the different names they considered--and YES, I am not joking you... they even included BOOM. *shudder*

So I'm not saying this means anything to Houston, but there is a chance that this is just one of several designs they are reviewing to help their decision process. Salt Lake, at least, had all the designs and colors worked out for a lot of different choices before making a final decision.

montgjules · 12-23-2005, 11:07 AM

Oh! But I hope they go with this logo, because think of all the awesome ways to make fun of a sissy little train!

Thomas the Tank Engine gear.... (with a noose?)
Choo choo cheers

RSL Punk · 12-23-2005, 11:29 AM

Here's the official "name the team" choices:

Apollos
Americans
Bulls
Buffalos
Eagles
Generals
Gatos
Houston 1836
Lonestars
Mustangs
Stallions
Stars
Toros

"Apollos?" I get the reference, but really? I mean, Houston's the new San Francisco and everything, but having a Greek god as your mascot is, well, kinda fruity. Might has well name them the Houston Swish.

And FYI, I'm in favor of Houston Republic FC 1836, if only to continue the European-ization of MLS. None of this second- or third-tier American football/comic book names. I'm still kinda bummed we're not Salt Lake Hotspur FC. :punk:

montgjules · 12-23-2005, 12:43 PM

Republic of *choose your favorite derogatory term--I prefer "crapdom" although it sounds too close to cRapids*

SokkerNut · 12-23-2005, 12:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by montgjules

Oh! But I hope they go with this logo, because think of all the awesome ways to make fun of a sissy little train!

Thomas the Tank Engine gear.... (with a noose?)
Choo choo cheers

Now do you all see why I'm staying an RSL Loyalist? Heavenly day, I thought the Texans Logo was bad, now they go to a choochoo train. Next thing you know they'll make the team cheer "I think I can, I think I can...."

Deuce · 12-23-2005, 01:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RSL Punk

Here's the official "name the team" choices:

Apollos
Americans
Bulls
Buffalos
Eagles
Generals
Gatos
Houston 1836
Lonestars
Mustangs
Stallions
Stars
Toros

There is one that is conspicuously missing!
I like Houston 1836

Quote:

Originally Posted by SokkerNut

Next thing you know they'll make the team cheer "I think I can, I think I can...."

LOL 🕺 for you

SoccerPrime · 12-23-2005, 01:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fuegote

Was "Real" amongst the favorites in SLC with the fans as well? I heard the fans originally didn't like it.

Another funny thing about RSL's name poll was that although no one but Checketts wanted the name it kept appearing on every poll.
Also when Checketts read the possible names list to the Chamber of Commerce, they clapped at everyone BUT Real. There was dead silence in the room. HA!
:dancing: