We've covered uniforms...now field aesthetics?

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Just use the end zone logos from when MV7 was here and I'm happy

"The Big Ten is always using excuses to cancel games with us. First Wisconsin. Then Wisconsin. After that, Wisconsin. The subsequent cancellation with Wisconsin comes to mind too. Now Penn State. What's next? Wisconsin?" -HorseOnATreadmill

I was unfortunately not a fan back then. Do you have a picture or can you describe it?

I believe it was alot like the logo that the VT Tubas use but it said Hokies under the extended T instead of Tubas

@vtscottyb

It's small but you can kind of see it:

Endzone

I have no idea why my username is VT_Warthog.

Arkansas blew a 24-0 lead in the Belk Bowl.

Another view

awfh

I'm here for the memes, I just stay for the football.

Yes. This.

another view:

http://www.reports.president.vt.edu/pres0001/17stadium.jpg

or you can just watch old games:

Ah yes, the square root of "1 Hokies"

Epic picture, btw

Turkey leg for the Corso Car Crash lightning strike!

Take the shortest route to the ball and arrive in bad humor.

Likewise. What's old is new again.

Bigger, Faster, STRONGER...BUILT TO HIT

Except in Weaver's World, where old is not new. Old just muddles our 'brand image' and is now on clearance.

As much as I'm not a Maryland fan, despite being a lifelong resident (I grew up in the Bias/Lefty/Bobby Ross era, and they cleaned house after the overdose...) I LOVE the Maryland endzones. They are spectacular, even if it isn't real grass.

To you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high.
@VTnerf on insta, @BuryHokie on twitter, #ThanksFrank

I lived in annapolis for 18 years (until moving to Blacksburg). Hate College Park/UMD (except for that basketball team with Juan Dixon, Steve Blake, Chris Wilcox, etc), but I love the Maryland Flag.

I agree -- and I love their logos too.

I hate it when stupid websites / posters say "We all know Maryland uniforms suck" like it's a given -- F U buddy, I actually like them!

I kinda' wanted to see this happen, just for the novelty of it:

http://media.247sports.com/Uploads/Assets/167/501/501167.png

I'll admit that having the outlines of a turtle shell in the grass would be pretty sweet.

"The Big Ten is always using excuses to cancel games with us. First Wisconsin. Then Wisconsin. After that, Wisconsin. The subsequent cancellation with Wisconsin comes to mind too. Now Penn State. What's next? Wisconsin?" -HorseOnATreadmill

With the Under Armour money, they were looking to do something along these lines, or possibly different striping every 10 yards. Would prefer to see the old school big M with the turtle leaning on it holding the flag at center field though...

To you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high.
@VTnerf on insta, @BuryHokie on twitter, #ThanksFrank

Five star get after it 100 percent Juice Key-Playing. MAN

wow.
I was not expecting that commentary.

Look at the comments. One (ECU fan) is saying UNC and VT have the worst fans. Then a couple of people jump in and say...what he already know...that VT fan are awesome!

We put the K in Kwality

There is LITERALLY nothing wrong with the current field design.

"Go Hokies!" - Thomas Jefferson
@HaydenDubya

could not agree more

Agreed. And what the hell is so great about Notre Dame's field? Did they get put on that list just because they're ND? I friggin hate that school.

Rip his freaking head off!

Gotta be the backslashes in their end zones.

Kinda surprised no suggestions for HorseOnATreadmill in one endzone, and hammer & lunchpail in the other. Or, a Hulk Sam Rogers, lol!

gtofever

Mentally disintegrate the opponents with Hulk Sam End Zone painting.

I vote for Sam Rogers crazy eyes at midfield a la LSU.

I'm here for the memes, I just stay for the football.

I think we should incorporate the Virginia State Flag into the end zone art. Rub it in UVA's face that we are fast becoming the state's premiere university.

Becoming? We are VPI&SU. Landgrant that LOLuva!

We put the K in Kwality

... and change the blue to maroon to really drive the point home.

No, I *don't* want to go to the SEC. Why do you ask?

We don't love dem Hoos.

Just put a giant logo/picture of "vacation photo booth Beamer" at mid field and a couple horses on treadmills in each endzone and well be in business.

@VTimHokie85

I have no issue with out current field design I like the simplicity of and and THANK GOD we use real grass. Love of field so much. That said those mv7 end zone a are marvelous

D-Block
#BEATOHIOST

Many of you don't remember the battle we had with Weaver when they first installed the new field. He tried to say some bullshit about the paint not being good for the grass. After 2 years of alums screaming at him, he realized we are an agriculture school and smart enough to figure it out and paint it.

We put the K in Kwality

Weaver doing something fans didn't like? No...

I have no idea why my username is VT_Warthog.

Arkansas blew a 24-0 lead in the Belk Bowl.

ya dont say

"The Big Ten is always using excuses to cancel games with us. First Wisconsin. Then Wisconsin. After that, Wisconsin. The subsequent cancellation with Wisconsin comes to mind too. Now Penn State. What's next? Wisconsin?" -HorseOnATreadmill

"We judge ourselves by our intentions and others by their behavior" Stephen M.R. Covey

โ€œWhen life knocks you down plan to land on your back, because if you can look up, you can get up, if you fall flat on your face it can kill your spiritโ€ David Wilson

That was the origin of "Our (terrible) marketing department says we don't need *obvious branding choice*" Weaverisms. It took the better part of five seasons to get back to a good looking end zone.

Straight from the desk of Jim Weaver! A concept that screams brand identity and would make it a nightmare for opposing teams (and medical staff due to intense injuries):

WE JUST REPLACE ALL THE GRASS WITH HOKIESTONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hyping up Hokie Nation one video at a time.

I know you were joking, but is there a rule anywhere that specifically states that a field has to be made of grass? If not then I'm all in for this.

Rip his freaking head off!

Maybe it's because I just skimmed it, but I didn't see it say grass anywhere specifically.

Rip his freaking head off!