Two sides of the same coin

[Turbine]

Both are legal

I think the one on the right sends the preferred message.

 

[CajunKahouna]

Both are legal
I think the one on the right sends the preferred message.

I don't like either one.

[Turbine]

I don't like either one.

Well that's fair, because I'm not pushing either one.

But I was curious if you see a LEGAL difference between the 2 logo designs?

[CajunKahouna]

Well that's fair, because I'm not pushing either one.

But I was curious if you see a LEGAL difference between the 2 logo designs?

Legal? Not sure just what you are after here but I can't see where legalities come in except that that other university up north might look at it differently.

THE CAJUNS ARE LOUISIANA!!!!!!!!!!

[Turbine]

Not sure just what you are after here but I can't see where legalities come in except that that other university up north might look at it differently.

One says: UL-Lafayette but all you remember is Lafayette
One says: University of Louisiana-L but all you remember is Louisiana

If partial initials are legal, (and they are) the two logos say the exact same thing, but convey very different meanings.

The L is assumed in both examples, one by the underscoring of Lafayette, and the other through prominence.

[CajunProud]

Turbine,

What do you mean "legal"? What is the specific statute that you are referring to when you ask which logo is "legal"? If I know the statute then I can give you an educated answer.

P.S.

I don't particularly care for the look of either.

[ChanceEncounter]

The Louisiana one looks BCS.

[OldBullDog]

Looks like the big T used by Tennessee

[Turbine]

Looks like the big T used by Tennessee

Tennessee isn't the only school that uses the letter of their state as a logo. There are a bunch more that use the letter of the school, but these are the ones with a State connection.

Tennessee
Virginia
Connecticut
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Missouri
Nebraska
Utah
Arizona
Oregon
Washington
Hawaii
Utah State

[KimoSC]

One says: UL-Lafayette but all you remember is Lafayette
One says: University of Louisiana-L but all you remember is Louisiana

The L is assumed in both examples, one by the underscoring of Lafayette, and the other through prominence.

I think the U_L looks better, but you're right - the main read is Lafayette, and if you're not familiar with UL "L" I suppose it's possible to confuse it with Lafayette University, whose logo I'd presume is a L-U.

I think they should just go with an "L" - if you guys wanna be know as "Louisiana" it would be a start, and since it also stands for Lafayette you'd probably be able to justify it to whatever governing body isnsists on calling you UL-L.

Personally, my favorite logo you guys have come up with in recent years is the chili pepper - no text, just the pepper. Not universally recognizable, but subtle and distictive. Couldn't find my kid a hat with it on it last time out and had to settle for the UL design.

[Corndog308]

Personally, I think the one on the right says that we're too desperate for the distinguished " University of Louisiana". The big "U" with the state of Louisiana in the middle of the consanant, that has a star locating Lafayette is noticeably the best choice. It's simple, it's sweet, and downright awesome!! Go UL!!!