Schulz wants to get rid of "K-State" name, change to Harvard on Tuttle Creek

[mocat]

Still reaks of small timeyness. Schulz is basically saying we get confused with Kent state or Kentucky state or whatever.

I disagree. Small timeyness is when the entire university identifies itself with a moniker given to its sports teams.

Wrong. Small timeyness is trying to fabricate what people call you, instead of just rolling with what organically makes sense and is unique.

[kso_FAN]

I like K-State.

[Institutional Control]

I like K-State.

But what if you lived in Kentucky?

[sonofdaxjones]

calvin.  the new dean began a $50m fundraising drive to build a new building.

Yeah, I knew that was coming, because they're about to launch another University Wide Campaign.   It's the thing to do these days, launch a "Campaign".   Then make people who don't pay attention think that the money being raised is over and above normal contributions, when in fact they're just counting normal annual contributions.  Dig a little deeper patrons, it's a campaign. 

But I want to know how these conversations have gone over the last year or so.

The Animal:   How do you like my K-State 2025:  A Visionary Plan for Kansas State University?   BTW, we're going with Kansas State University not K-State.

Underling:  But President Animal sir, you've got K-State in the title of the campaign.

The Animal:  No I don't. 

Underling:  I didn't see anything. 

Currie:  We're going with "K-State" over in athletics. 

The Animal:  Why?

Currie:  Because Snyder hates it.

The Animal:  Oh . . . well do you think I can get Coach Snyder to come and talk about the intrinsic values of using Kansas State University instead of K-State in my "K-State 2025: A Visionary Plan for Kansas State University"?

Underling:  Sir you used K-State in the title of your campaign again.

The Animal to Underling:  Are you still here?

Bosco (shooting laser beams at Currie):  You know John, you could get "Vaughn'ed" (uncomfortable moment).  You know, the 'Pat Bosco Student Welcome Center and Bosco Plaza at the Kansas State University' has a nice flow to it.  (adjusts gold cuff links).

The Animal:  Well here's the K-State first lady to give her powerpoint on EPAW.

Underling:   

 

[ksuwizard]

It's dumb. Shouldn't be changed. I spent a year in DC and on the east coast and most out there know who and what K-State is. There were times when I would say "Kansas State" and they would reply with "The Jayhawks?".

Then again, some thought the Powercat on my hat was a purple Hawkeye. Lots of low sports IQ out there...

[felix rex]

Pete, post the LJW thing where they ask people on the street about this and they're all super ugly and homeless looking or work at Office Depot and talk about basketball.

[CatMission]

calvin.  the new dean began a $50m fundraising drive to build a new building.

Yeah, I knew that was coming, because they're about to launch another University Wide Campaign.   It's the thing to do these days, launch a "Campaign".   Then make people who don't pay attention think that the money being raised is over and above normal contributions, when in fact they're just counting normal annual contributions.  Dig a little deeper patrons, it's a campaign. 

But I want to know how these conversations have gone over the last year or so.

The Animal:   How do you like my K-State 2025:  A Visionary Plan for Kansas State University?   BTW, we're going with Kansas State University not K-State.

Underling:  But President Animal sir, you've got K-State in the title of the campaign.

The Animal:  No I don't. 

Underling:  I didn't see anything. 

Currie:  We're going with "K-State" over in athletics. 

The Animal:  Why?

Currie:  Because Snyder hates it.

The Animal:  Oh . . . well do you think I can get Coach Snyder to come and talk about the intrinsic values of using Kansas State University instead of K-State in my "K-State 2025: A Visionary Plan for Kansas State University"?

Underling:  Sir you used K-State in the title of your campaign again.

The Animal to Underling:  Are you still here?

Bosco (shooting laser beams at Currie):  You know John, you could get "Vaughn'ed" (uncomfortable moment).  You know, the 'Pat Bosco Student Welcome Center and Bosco Plaza at the Kansas State University' has a nice flow to it.  (adjusts gold cuff links).

The Animal:  Well here's the K-State first lady to give her powerpoint on EPAW.

Underling:   

 

I like this underling. He seems like a goEMAW poster.

 

[Emo EMAW]

It's dumb. Shouldn't be changed. I spent a year in DC and on the east coast and most out there know who and what K-State is. There were times when I would say "Kansas State" and they would reply with "The Jayhawks?".

Then again, some thought the Powercat on my hat was a purple Hawkeye. Lots of low sports IQ out there...

One time I was wearing a brown shirt with a powercat on the front and this dude commented to me "Thundercats Ho!" 

[Dugout DickStone]

Ya, looks like this was sourced from the Lawrence Journal World.

http://bit.ly/OUirUh

This has Vaughn Scribner's un-stylish fingerprints all over it.

[OK_Cat]

the animal is spending valuable time worrying about something that doesn't matter (this) and not worrying enough about firing currie.

CURRIE!   

[Rage Against the McKee]

LEARFIELD!

[CNS]

All my ksu gear is bought from the _FAN store so it's a non-issue

Does this mean that we can have "K-State" to do with as we will in branding and stuff since the Animal is done with it.

[Pete]

Kathy, from Lawrence, nails it:

"Kudos to the cast and crew of “9 to 5,” the Dolly Parton musical at Theatre Lawrence. Once again our community theater has produced a hit. The show is not only fun and incredibly well acted and sung, but a useful reminder of the bad old days when the “old boys club” ruled the business world. Go for a great time and take your daughters. Don’t wait for the new theater, enjoy Theatre Lawrence now!"

http://m.ljworld.com/news/2012/sep/26/letter-editor-good-show/

[ksuwizard]

It's dumb. Shouldn't be changed. I spent a year in DC and on the east coast and most out there know who and what K-State is. There were times when I would say "Kansas State" and they would reply with "The Jayhawks?".

Then again, some thought the Powercat on my hat was a purple Hawkeye. Lots of low sports IQ out there...

One time I was wearing a brown shirt with a powercat on the front and this dude commented to me "Thundercats Ho!"

I got a Thundercats reference before as well. Never watched the show in my youth, but have heard good things.

[420seriouscat69]

Fight, you K-State Wildcats,
For alma mater fight, fight, fight!
Glory in the combat
For the purple and the white.
Faithful to our colors
We will ever be
Fighting, ever fighting
For a Wildcat victory. Go State!

[OK_Cat]

"kansas state in the house"

[Pete]

I vote we change to Kansas State University Thunder Cats.

Strong branding, a tip o' the hat to this wild Kansas weather, while honoring our feral cat heritage.

[Dugout DickStone]

It's dumb. Shouldn't be changed. I spent a year in DC and on the east coast and most out there know who and what K-State is. There were times when I would say "Kansas State" and they would reply with "The Jayhawks?".

Then again, some thought the Powercat on my hat was a purple Hawkeye. Lots of low sports IQ out there...

You just hung around a lot of dumbfucks.

[my troll name ... Koppe22]

With the rich history of complete and total fail for our Marketing dept, I'm not too worried about this ever actually happening.

[CNS]

Just makes sense.  Would end the crap about our mascot having a head and a human body since that is what Thundercats are anyway.

Also, Willie/Liono would get a sword, which would make pregame shenanigans infinitely more entertaining.

"Hooooooooooooo!"

[TheHamburglar]

Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but I remember this being about business cards and stationary.  The issue isn't with people walking around saying "k-state", the issue was with people in academics & administration going to conferences & recruiting functions and handing out business cards and pens that said "K-State" on them, then the people who recieved them going home and wondering what the "K" was for.  We had people traveling all over the U.S. handing out things that said "K-State" on them to people who had no idea what the "K" was for. 

[Pete]

Finally, some rough ridin' common sense from the city leadership.  Do you have any idea how thin the margins are on  snarky t-shirt concessions? 

"City commissioners at their Tuesday meeting kept alive the idea of spending $1 million to add 72 parking spaces to a garage planned as part of the $19 million library expansion project. But all five commissioners said they had concerns about how a special assessment would be added to the property tax bills of downtown property owners."


http://m.ljworld.com/news/2012/sep/25/plan-spend-1-million-more-downtown-parking-get-clo/

[CNS]

If you are asking if this is about admins identifying the school versus the general discussion by lay people, I don't know.  If you are asking if Angel will get held out of an NCAA tournament game for using "K-State" during a press conference, then I will tell you that will definitely happen.

[slobber]

Fight, you K-State Wildcats,
For alma mater fight, fight, fight!
Glory in the combat
For the purple and the white.
Faithful to our colors
We will ever be
Fighting, ever fighting
For a Wildcat victory. Go State!

K-STATEO 

[Pete]

Just makes sense.  Would end the crap about our mascot having a head and a human body since that is what Thundercats are anyway.

Also, Willie/Liono would get a sword, which would make pregame shenanigans infinitely more entertaining.

"Hooooooooooooo!"

Imagine all 50K in the Bill yelling "hoooooooooo!"