Franchise_08 Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 As long as we can get the merch available in more locations instead of seeing the black and puke gold everywhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Franchise_08 Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 What the F is that? This shirt may be the most baffling (to me, at least): http://shop.slubillikens.com/COLLEGE_Saint_Louis_Billikens_Mens/Saint_Louis_Billikens_Winners_Migrate_T-Shirt_-_Royal_Blue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old guy Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 Appears to be a T shirt with art inspired by the Duck Dynasty, it displays senitivity to the tastes of SLU students and alumni (no cammo). Cannot get the text to come out blue, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowboy Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 -from my purely non-scientific observations the number of people wearing SLU gear has increased a great deal, however we are still quite a large way behind Mizzou but the gap has narrowed so to get more SLU gear in area stores would require more people to buy it -I was back to Macy's yesterday and the SLU only section was gone, i hope because it bought, and the remainder was on a rack with Mizzou stuff and the SLU stuff was Nike t-shirts, Antigua polos and 6 hat varieties Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Metzinger Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 They are SELU. I just checked. I think the sports networks are the ones who get it confused. ETA: Their radio station is KSLU however. So there's that. Sidenote: in 2004, their attorneys contacted KSLU (ours, the original) and threatened a ceast & desist on us, which was hilarious, considering Hammond, Louisiana is situated east of the Mississippi River. KSLU would be an appropriate call signal for Saint Louis University, where WSLU would work for their school. However, I think something was worked out and both schools went on to pump out today's best music 10-in-a-row commercial-free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwyjibo Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 Sidenote: in 2004, their attorneys contacted KSLU (ours, the original) and threatened a ceast & desist on us, which was hilarious, considering Hammond, Louisiana is situated east of the Mississippi River. KSLU would be an appropriate call signal for Saint Louis University, where WSLU would work for their school. However, I think something was worked out and both schools went on to pump out today's best music 10-in-a-row commercial-free. When I worked for SLU radio it was KBIL and they were asked by a Billings, MT station to change. So, the radio station was KBIL for a while before it changed to KSLU in the early 80's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Metzinger Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 When I work for SLU radio it was KBIL and they were asked by a Billings, MT station to change. So, the radio station was KBIL for a while before it change to KSLU in the early 80's. Those bastards! What would Adrian Cronauer do?! He'd keep rockin! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwayne's_World Posted June 5, 2015 Author Share Posted June 5, 2015 Faculty allowed to show up? Did you manage to make it over there? I couldn't since I was at work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwayne's_World Posted June 5, 2015 Author Share Posted June 5, 2015 All I've heard is that the AD is trying to make the Billiken appear more fierce, but I don't have any specifics. I will try to see if I can get ahold of some of the images that were presented Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SluSignGuy Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 Did you manage to make it over there? I couldn't since I was at work. I did not...sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigMouthBilliken Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 All I've heard is that the AD is trying to make the Billiken appear more fierce, but I don't have any specifics. I will try to see if I can get ahold of some of the images that were presentedIts good luck charm lawn gnome. How could you make that fierce? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moytoy12 Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 Its good luck charm lawn gnome. How could you make that fierce? Make it a lawn gnome with rabies. Foaming-mouth lawn gnomes are f'ing fierce. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MB73 Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 I like the idea of making it stronger, fiercer. I am not expecting an Oregon caliber transformation, but I am eager and hopeful that the consulting firm and AD will move us forward, to a new big time level. We shall see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old guy Posted June 6, 2015 Share Posted June 6, 2015 MB, when rebranding works it really helps things move along. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moytoy12 Posted June 6, 2015 Share Posted June 6, 2015 MB, when rebranding works it really helps things move along. Not sure I believe this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old guy Posted June 6, 2015 Share Posted June 6, 2015 It is not logical moytoy, but a change in colors, font styles, avatar image, and "company" statement (ie. like in this is what we are or what we believe in) does help a lot. Companies stock price go up after a rebranding simply because people look at them in a different way, or should we say a more positive way. It does work, SLU may well benefit from this exercise (in terms of donations and recruitment for example). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billikenfan05 Posted June 6, 2015 Share Posted June 6, 2015 I think it goes without saying that we will not be changing colors... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MB73 Posted June 6, 2015 Share Posted June 6, 2015 It is not logical moytoy, but a change in colors, font styles, avatar image, and "company" statement (ie. like in this is what we are or what we believe in) does help a lot. Companies stock price go up after a rebranding simply because people look at them in a different way, or should we say a more positive way. It does work, SLU may well benefit from this exercise (in terms of donations and recruitment for example). I completely agree, it can have a powerful effect, IF they come up with the right approach. We are due for a good rebranding campaign that ties old tradition to a positive, dynamic future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwayne's_World Posted June 6, 2015 Author Share Posted June 6, 2015 Here's what I can confirm: There will be entirely new home and alternate jerseys, and the front will have "Billikens" written on it instead of "Saint Louis" An artist was instructed to create three completely new and distinct designs for the Billiken logo and they will choose one. Apparently the 2nd and 3rd designs were very "badass" according to a friend. The 2nd was the best according to most of the people that attended the presentation, and it was a fierce looking design. Many are excited about the changes that will be made Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMM28 Posted June 6, 2015 Share Posted June 6, 2015 Did you hear any timeline for the change? Is it an over the summer thing or after this coming year? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwayne's_World Posted June 6, 2015 Author Share Posted June 6, 2015 Did you hear any timeline for the change? Is it an over the summer thing or after this coming year? They didn't give a clear timeline, and they also didn't want people taking pictures apparently. The first mascot option (the worst) was really round and puffy, supposedly looked like the Michelin Man.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiseAndGrind Posted June 6, 2015 Share Posted June 6, 2015 How do people feel about it saying Billikens instead of Saint Louis? I can dig it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorB Posted June 6, 2015 Share Posted June 6, 2015 this makes me wonder if this is somehow related to all the bad PR from the Ferguson flack last year -- i.e. going away from the STL brand due to the growing concerns nationally about STL as a crime-ridden, hood type environment. How do people feel about it saying Billikens instead of Saint Louis? I can dig it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majerus mojo Posted June 6, 2015 Share Posted June 6, 2015 this makes me wonder if this is somehow related to all the bad PR from the Ferguson flack last year -- i.e. going away from the STL brand due to the growing concerns nationally about STL as a crime-ridden, hood type environment. Going to take a shot in the dark... No Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARon Posted June 6, 2015 Share Posted June 6, 2015 this makes me wonder if this is somehow related to all the bad PR from the Ferguson flack last year -- i.e. going away from the STL brand due to the growing concerns nationally about STL as a crime-ridden, hood type environment. Unless the plan is to change the name of the university, that makes no sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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