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New PAC-10 Logo
Jul 29th
The PAC-10 finally released its newly overhauled image. The new logo, which was designed to resemble a shield, exudes a feeling of strength and aggression. That emotion of aggression is delicately counterbalanced with a sense of sleek, modern design, which gives the logo a polished look while still maintaining a sense of power and confidence.
The catalyst behind warrior-inspired design came from new PAC-10 commissioner Larry Scott’s desire to market the conference more aggressively on a national scale. “The common refrain I kept hearing was everyone recognized the excellence of the PAC-10 here on the West Coast but we don’t feel we get the respect we deserve nationally. It seemed to be a bit of an excuse and that the PAC-10, in my estimation, was very laid back and passive in terms of how it went about telling its story and promoting itself.”
The PAC-10 now has a new look, and officials say the conference will soon have a new name: PAC-12. So don’t get too attached to the new logo as an updated version will likely be coming very soon. Stay tuned…
Jordan on Lebron
Jul 19th
Michael Jordan has weighed in on the LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh “SuperFriends” team in Miami:
“There’s no way, with hindsight, I would’ve ever called up Larry, called up Magic and said, ‘Hey, look, let’s get together and play on one team,’ ” Jordan said after playing in a celebrity golf tournament in Nevada. “But that’s … things are different. I can’t say that’s a bad thing. It’s an opportunity these kids have today. In all honesty, I was trying to beat those guys.”
These comments from Jordan are definitely not surprising. He knows he’s the best ever, and comments like this will ensure that perception remains. Honestly, the only two people that are even in contention to detrone Jordan are Kobe and LeBron (I want to stress “contention” as they will likely never reach Jordan’s level, but none the less, they have the most realistic chance).
But how can you fault LeBron? He has been trying to win a title at Cleveland as “the man” for past seven years. It was pretty obviously that was never going to happen. Now, if the “new big three” can live up to the hype, LeBron will win numerous titles and will go down in history as one of the greatest ever. That’s a BIG “if.” I guess the old saying is true, “if you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em,” and that exactly what LeBron did. The race to catch Jordan is on…
Locker time!
Jul 16th
Finally, Husky football is back! Although the team has been embarrassingly bad over the past few season (don’t remind me about the 0-12 year, I still have nightmares), this year’s team has an incredible about of buzz surrounding it and expectations have risen drastically. The catalyst behind the hype is Heisman-hopeful Jake Locker. Simply put- this guy is a stud- and he’ll be carrying the entire Husky nation on his back this year. Don’t worry, Jake. No pressure. Really. ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr. repeatedly stays that Locker is, well, a lock to be the #1 pick in next year’s NFL draft. I think anything less that a bowl game appearance will be considered a failure. But hey, as long as we beat wsu, I’ll be a happy Husky! GO DAWGS!
