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Title: Why do we still have the "Powercat"?
Post by: SuperSoulFighter on February 26, 2008, 02:07:20 PM

It's all about Bill Snyder and his link to Iowa.

Almost 20 years later, Isn't it about time for something new?

Title: Re: Why do we still have the "Powercat"?
Post by: QuinnMac on February 26, 2008, 02:10:43 PM

wrong board

here you go

www.gopowertard.com/IhateBillSnyder (http://www.gopowertard.com/IhateBillSnyder)

Title: Re: Why do we still have the "Powercat"?
Post by: ECN on February 26, 2008, 02:14:29 PM

i LOVE the powercat.

Title: Re: Why do we still have the "Powercat"?
Post by: KSU187 on February 26, 2008, 02:16:00 PM

I personally like it, but it does "scream late 80's white trash"


 :ksu:

Title: Re: Why do we still have the "Powercat"?
Post by: ECN on February 26, 2008, 02:18:11 PM

Quote from: KSU187 on February 26, 2008, 02:16:00 PM

I personally like it, but it does "scream late 80's white trash"


 :ksu:

so, are you mid 20's and living in a trailer? just saying from your remark.

btw..i hate it.

Title: Re: Why do we still have the "Powercat"?
Post by: KSU187 on February 26, 2008, 02:20:31 PM

Quote from: El Chupa Nibre on February 26, 2008, 02:18:11 PM

Quote from: KSU187 on February 26, 2008, 02:16:00 PM

I personally like it, but it does "scream late 80's white trash"


 :ksu:

so, are you mid 20's and living in a trailer? just saying from your remark.

btw..i hate it.

Couldn't be more accurate!

Title: Re: Why do we still have the "Powercat"?
Post by: Bullfn33 on February 26, 2008, 02:37:26 PM

Top 10 logo in college sports, imo.  Would you rather have something that looks like a jayhawk?  lol

Title: Re: Why do we still have the "Powercat"?
Post by: power4PURPLE on February 26, 2008, 02:56:33 PM

well personally, considering the raw talent we have from members of this site, i'm curious to see if anybody is up to the challenge of creating a new logo just for kicks. after what i've seen from the photoshop jerseys and what not (which is better than what Nike has offered thus far) lets see what you can do with the wildcat in general!

Title: Re: Why do we still have the "Powercat"?
Post by: SUPERKSUFAN on February 26, 2008, 03:28:16 PM

I LOVE it and don't ever want see it go bye bye.

Title: Re: Why do we still have the "Powercat"?
Post by: ksdb on February 26, 2008, 03:50:38 PM

A good symbol is timeless. We've had all kind of variations on wildcats over the years, but the powercat is truly unique and successful (particulary in marketing terms). Let's not mess with success. Brand awareness is king.

Title: Re: Why do we still have the "Powercat"?
Post by: steve dave on February 26, 2008, 03:55:07 PM

I like the screaming wildcat face........I also like the cat paw with c-a-t-s.....

Title: Re: Why do we still have the "Powercat"?
Post by: berford on February 26, 2008, 04:09:35 PM

Quote from: SUPERKSUFAN on February 26, 2008, 03:28:16 PM

I LOVE it and don't ever want see it go bye bye.

Powercat stays. Ridiculous thread!

Baseball, hotdogs, apple pie and Powercat!

EMAW! :ksu: :jerkoff: :nono:

Title: Re: Why do we still have the "Powercat"?
Post by: cireksu on February 26, 2008, 04:22:26 PM

I like it until I see something better.  I really don't associate it with 80's though.

Title: Re: Why do we still have the "Powercat"?
Post by: Jesus Shuttlesworth on February 26, 2008, 04:28:44 PM

KSU has used both of these in the past:

(http://rds.yahoo.com/_ylt=A0WTbx6_kcRHBggBTCSjzbkF/SIG=12bi6qeh2/EXP=1204151103/**http%3A//www.stmarycrownpoint.org/images/wildcat-logo.jpg)

(http://rds.yahoo.com/_ylt=A0WTbx53ksRHKQgB_ECjzbkF/SIG=12cb8dh2c/EXP=1204151287/**http%3A//www.chenille.com/thumbnails/mwi09-wildcat_jpg.gif)

Title: Re: Why do we still have the "Powercat"?
Post by: cireksu on February 26, 2008, 04:31:06 PM

I actually like the bottom one but not helmet/jersey material.

Title: Re: Why do we still have the "Powercat"?
Post by: Jesus Shuttlesworth on February 26, 2008, 04:33:13 PM

Quote from: cireksu on February 26, 2008, 04:31:06 PM

I actually like the bottom one but not helmet/jersey material.

That was at center court at Ahearn, I think. 

Title: Re: Why do we still have the "Powercat"?
Post by: cireksu on February 26, 2008, 04:36:34 PM

Quote from: Jesus Shuttlesworth on February 26, 2008, 04:33:13 PM

Quote from: cireksu on February 26, 2008, 04:31:06 PM

I actually like the bottom one but not helmet/jersey material.

That was at center court at Ahearn, I think. 

It is also at the center of one of my pint glasses (I got a vintage ksu emblem set)

Title: Re: Why do we still have the "Powercat"?
Post by: Jesus Shuttlesworth on February 26, 2008, 04:39:35 PM

Quote from: cireksu on February 26, 2008, 04:36:34 PM

Quote from: Jesus Shuttlesworth on February 26, 2008, 04:33:13 PM

Quote from: cireksu on February 26, 2008, 04:31:06 PM

I actually like the bottom one but not helmet/jersey material.

That was at center court at Ahearn, I think. 

It is also at the center of one of my pint glasses (I got a vintage ksu emblem set)

You sir, rule. 

Title: Re: Why do we still have the "Powercat"?
Post by: dr00d on February 26, 2008, 04:40:32 PM

book called, he wants his money so he can buy more macs.

Title: Re: Why do we still have the "Powercat"?
Post by: cireksu on February 26, 2008, 04:48:13 PM

Quote from: Jesus Shuttlesworth on February 26, 2008, 04:39:35 PM

Quote from: cireksu on February 26, 2008, 04:36:34 PM

Quote from: Jesus Shuttlesworth on February 26, 2008, 04:33:13 PM

Quote from: cireksu on February 26, 2008, 04:31:06 PM

I actually like the bottom one but not helmet/jersey material.

That was at center court at Ahearn, I think. 

It is also at the center of one of my pint glasses (I got a vintage ksu emblem set)

You sir, rule. 

KS sampler I think, it was a wedding gift.

Title: Re: Why do we still have the "Powercat"?
Post by: pissclams on February 26, 2008, 04:56:33 PM

Quote from: ksdb on February 26, 2008, 03:50:38 PM

A good symbol is timeless. We've had all kind of variations on wildcats over the years, but the powercat is truly unique and successful (particulary in marketing terms). Let's not mess with success. Brand awareness is king.

how do you define unique?

(http://www.sportslogos.net/images/logos/32/712/full/2498.gif)

(http://www.pickupspecialties.com/Hammerhead2/Penn_State.jpg)

(http://usuarios.lycos.es/pekito/thundercats_pekoStyle.JPG)

Title: Re: Why do we still have the "Powercat"?
Post by: bfred on February 26, 2008, 06:15:46 PM

Quote from: pissclams on February 26, 2008, 04:56:33 PM

(http://usuarios.lycos.es/pekito/thundercats_pekoStyle.JPG)

PERFECT :love:

Title: Re: Why do we still have the "Powercat"?
Post by: PCR on February 26, 2008, 06:37:12 PM

LOL one time a guy who was following me, told me "That's an awesome Thundercats symbol on your car." 

It's getting a little dated, plus everyone has copied it now.

Title: Re: Why do we still have the "Powercat"?
Post by: Super PurpleCat on February 26, 2008, 07:11:51 PM

(http://img509.imageshack.us/img509/5324/powercatxg6.png)

Title: Re: Why do we still have the "Powercat"?
Post by: Bookcat on February 26, 2008, 08:41:08 PM

Ridcockulous thread.

I honestly thingk that Powercat indeed does have a shelf life..... but lets face it a logo is only as effective as what it represents.

And the powercat REPRESENTS success on the gridiron. Pure and simple.

If we would have sucked all those years with Snyder the Powercat wouldn't carry near the amount of symbolism and pride it does today.

Considering we're the Wildcats...and there are ALOT OF OTHER D-1a programs with Wildcats as their mascot...look below..

(http://www.clubbaseball.org/files/Northwestern.gif)

(http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i96/joshlb34/Kentucky_Wildcats2.gif)

(http://www.logoserver.com/college/ArizonaWildcats4.GIF)

(http://www.agcks.org/images/powercat.gif)

Any questions?

Title: Re: Why do we still have the "Powercat"?
Post by: cyclist on February 26, 2008, 08:46:01 PM

Quote from: power4PURPLE on February 26, 2008, 02:56:33 PM

well personally, considering the raw talent we have from members of this site, i'm curious to see if anybody is up to the challenge of creating a new logo just for kicks. after what i've seen from the photoshop jerseys and what not (which is better than what Nike has offered thus far) lets see what you can do with the wildcat in general!

Here is what you get when you let this classless group of bastages create a new logo:

(http://s117.photobucket.com/albums/o70/ClaudioCyclist/th_classless-cats_Willie.gif)

Of course, I love it (I'm one of the bastages who helped design it)...

:cyclist:    :cyclist:    :cyclist:    :cyclist:

Title: Re: Why do we still have the "Powercat"?
Post by: power4PURPLE on February 26, 2008, 08:51:43 PM

i don't have anything against the powercat. but at the same time i'm up for a change if the discussion ever gets brought up for real.
maybe if we could just add something to it; give it a little spice if you will. there are definitely ideas out there...

(http://www.shuntington.k12.ny.us/schools/middle/Stimson2/wildcat_logo.gif)
(http://davishoops.com/images/wildcat_logo_med.gif)
(http://content.answers.com/main/content/wp/en/thumb/3/37/150px-Jackson_wildcats_logo.png)
(http://brandsoftheworld.com/brands/0016/7432/brand.gif)
(https://www.alumni.unh.edu/connection/images/05_26_06/wildcats.jpg)

or my personal favorite
(http://www.will-moore.bismarck.k12.nd.us/images/Wildcat_Logo.gif)

Title: Re: Why do we still have the "Powercat"?
Post by: Bookcat on February 26, 2008, 10:20:50 PM

The Powercat is now a brand for our school imho.

It'd be like Penn State departing from the Nittany Lion....

Title: Re: Why do we still have the "Powercat"?
Post by: BleedinPurple on February 26, 2008, 11:00:07 PM

I'm guessing all the people in this thread who want to change the Powercat are in high school?

Fess up now.

Title: Re: Why do we still have the "Powercat"?
Post by: kougar24 on February 26, 2008, 11:15:37 PM

I'm still waiting for ECN to create a better logo, since his hatred of our current logo is well documented.

He's got the tools and the talent...but does he have the creativity? Only time will tell.  :ohno:

Title: Re: Why do we still have the "Powercat"?
Post by: Ben on February 27, 2008, 12:24:02 AM

Quote from: Bookcat on February 26, 2008, 10:20:50 PM

The Powercat is now a brand for our school imho.

It'd be like Penn State departing from the Nittany Lion....

For once you actually make a good point.

 :thumbsup:

Title: Re: Why do we still have the "Powercat"?
Post by: Chingon on February 27, 2008, 11:25:09 AM

Here you go you lazy bastards, more to come on the way:

(http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l150/interficio/KSU%20Pixel%20Art/ksu_logo01.png)

Title: Re: Why do we still have the "Powercat"?
Post by: ksdb on February 27, 2008, 11:34:35 AM

Quote from: pissclams on February 26, 2008, 04:56:33 PM

how do you define unique?

You defined it for me, graphically speaking. None of those logos can be confused with a powercat, unless you haven't been to an optometrist recently.

Title: Re: Why do we still have the "Powercat"?
Post by: sonofdaxjones on February 27, 2008, 11:36:02 AM

The Powercat has propelled K-State to continually be in the Top 25 in terms of Collegiate Licensing dollars, there's no way in hell they'll change it.

Title: Re: Why do we still have the "Powercat"?
Post by: ksdb on February 27, 2008, 11:36:47 AM

Quote from: BleedinPurple on February 26, 2008, 11:00:07 PM

I'm guessing all the people in this thread who want to change the Powercat are in high school?

Fess up now.

That was my guess too. Anything more than a year old is outdated to them.

Title: Re: Why do we still have the "Powercat"?
Post by: sys on February 27, 2008, 11:59:15 AM

the powercat is ugly.  only snydertards ever liked it/still do.

Title: Re: Why do we still have the "Powercat"?
Post by: ksdb on February 27, 2008, 12:04:14 PM

Quote from: sys on February 27, 2008, 11:59:15 AM

the powercat is ugly.  only snydertards ever liked it/still do.

Snyder intended for it to be a football only logo, yet it is used in almost every aspect of the university. Does that make all of them 'snydertards'???

Title: Re: Why do we still have the "Powercat"?
Post by: sys on February 27, 2008, 12:05:48 PM

yes.

Title: Re: Why do we still have the "Powercat"?
Post by: ksu_FAN on February 27, 2008, 12:39:07 PM

(http://img249.imageshack.us/img249/6130/catsnu4.jpg)

Title: Re: Why do we still have the "Powercat"?
Post by: Bookcat on February 27, 2008, 01:10:34 PM

Quote from: ksu_FAN on February 27, 2008, 12:39:07 PM

(http://img249.imageshack.us/img249/6130/catsnu4.jpg)

I know that guy that did that too.

Not a bad mark but we're the Wildcats not the 'Cats..and it was determined by the SID when designing the a new court floor that we need more continuity with our schools logo back in '94 or '95 I think.


what is great, I think, about the Powercat is that it defines a common mascot, the Wildcat, in a unique way that no other D-1a school can match.

Northwestern tried to rip us off early on. That was funny. I had a guy in the Union Bookstore years ago who tried to convince me that it was Kstate who took the Powercat from Northwestern. funny indeed :woohoo:

Title: Re: Why do we still have the "Powercat"?
Post by: Bookcat on February 27, 2008, 01:11:16 PM

Quote from: sys on February 27, 2008, 11:59:15 AM

the powercat is ugly.  only snydertards ever liked it/still do.

lowgdiq

Title: Re: Why do we still have the "Powercat"?
Post by: ksu_FAN on February 27, 2008, 01:12:43 PM

Quote from: Bookcat on February 27, 2008, 01:10:34 PM

Quote from: ksu_FAN on February 27, 2008, 12:39:07 PM

(http://img249.imageshack.us/img249/6130/catsnu4.jpg)

I know that guy that did that too.

Not a bad mark but we're the Wildcats not the 'Cats..and it was determined by the SID when designing the a new court floor that we need more continuity with our schools logo back in '94 or '95 I think.


what is great, I think, about the Powercat is that it defines a common mascot, the Wildcat, in a unique way that no other D-1a school can match.

Northwestern tried to rip us off early on. That was funny. I had a guy in the Union Bookstore years ago who tried to convince me that it was Kstate who took the Powercat from Northwestern. funny indeed :woohoo:

I like the powercat as well.  Its a great logo. 

Did not like teh powercat with basketball dimples though.

Title: Re: Why do we still have the "Powercat"?
Post by: cireksu on February 27, 2008, 01:13:50 PM

I don't like it prominent on the bball court or jersey's.  I like the small logo on the neck.  We ought to just have Kansas State on the center of the court.

Title: Re: Why do we still have the "Powercat"?
Post by: Jesus Shuttlesworth on February 27, 2008, 01:33:48 PM

Tell me this isn't a Powercat ripoff.  In our own conference even!

(http://www.krcg.com/uploadedImages/krcg/Sports/Stories/mizzou-logo.jpg)

Title: Re: Why do we still have the "Powercat"?
Post by: kst8frombirth on February 27, 2008, 01:54:49 PM

the powercat is classic and i never want to see it leave! it looks good on everything too.  jerserys, shorts, bball court, helmets, hats, clothes in general, etc.  don't mess with perfection

Title: Re: Why do we still have the "Powercat"?
Post by: slucat on February 27, 2008, 02:41:17 PM

My High School in Northern NY uses the powercat on their fb helmet. It is yellow, and yes I have a decal.

"we are the wildcats,
and couldn't be prouder,
if you can't hear us
we'll yell a little louder."

Title: Re: Why do we still have the "Powercat"?
Post by: BleedinPurple on February 29, 2008, 11:54:52 AM

Quote from: sys on February 27, 2008, 11:59:15 AM

the powercat is ugly.  only snydertards ever liked it/still do.

OK, I'll bite.

What is a "Snydertard"?

Title: Re: Why do we still have the "Powercat"?
Post by: sys on February 29, 2008, 12:05:01 PM

(re) tard that likes/liked/worshipped bill snyder (former ksu fball coach).

Title: Re: Why do we still have the "Powercat"?
Post by: BleedinPurple on February 29, 2008, 12:18:12 PM

Quote from: sys on February 29, 2008, 12:05:01 PM

(re) tard that likes/liked/worshipped bill snyder (former ksu fball coach).

And that is supposed to be bad?