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Tue Apr 01, 2008 1:04 pm EDT

Roger Goodell is pretty psyched about a font change

By MJD

If memory serves, the NFL unveiled this new logo last summer, but it wasn't to be used until the 2008 season. That would explain why Roger Goodell's talking about it now, and the fact that I don't know for sure is probably an indication of just how how important it is.


Goodell says that the new "erect" football is modeled after the Lombardi Trophy, but I believe it's more a tribute to the league's new brand of superstars, such at Matt Leinart and Pacman Jones.

And life must be great for the Goodell daughters. "Oh, you two like the 1940 logo? Well, daddy doesn't give a damn what you think, and daddy's going with the 2008 logo. By the way, you're suspended for 8 weeks. What's that? You want a pony for Christmas? That's great, sweetie. Daddy's getting you a rat. Now go do a book report on the 2007 NFL Record & Fact Book, before daddy banishes you to the Canadian league."

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  1. Turtle
    1. Posted by Turtle Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:25 pm EDT

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    Goodell is a tool. Way to pitch the new logo by telling us a younger demographic likes the 40's logo!
  2. Marc
    2. Posted by Marc Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:06 pm EDT

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    honestly, who cares this much about a logo change that they have to find something to b*tch about it?
    what a waste of a blog post
  3. Anton
    3. Posted by Anton Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:48 pm EDT

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    NFL...corporation? First it begins with something small like this, pretty soon it'll be effecting the players.
  4. POOH
    4. Posted by POOH Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:08 pm EDT

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    I don't like hearing Goodell say " Erect ", I admit to being childish, but another word coulda been used. Oh and another thing, who cares about the stupid logo. I love pro football, and to be honest, I thought the one on the screen was the old one and that he was gonna click his little power point thingy and reveal this new awesome logo, nope same old boring logo !!!
  5. clark
    5. Posted by clark Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:33 pm EDT

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    what a waste barely any change
  6. Dre
    6. Posted by Dre Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:59 pm EDT

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    You know I really thought it was cool that The Commish started out as an intern....,but lately I don't know about this....
  7. Zack
    7. Posted by Zack Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:12 pm EDT

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    Goodell is the man!! MJD is an idiot
  8. Frank
    8. Posted by Frank Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:57 pm EDT

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    I thought when it first came up it was the old logo, and I was witing for the new one. So I don't think it is significantly different. I'm betting most people won't notice any difference either.....
  9. razzo
    9. Posted by razzo Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:45 pm EDT

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    If no one told you it was different, would you even notice that it was? Who gives a rat's behind?
  10. GarrettN
    10. Posted by GarrettN Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:07 pm EDT

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    I can't beleive that some people are actually wasting their time complaining about this. I guess some people just aren't satisfied unless they have something stupid to whine about.
    Right Shrute? vegeta8250?
  11. BILL
    11. Posted by BILL Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:05 pm EDT

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    Who really cares? be better if the nfl used a logo that showed what the league is really about. how bout this one $$$$$$
  12. PleaseFireMJD
    12. Posted by PleaseFireMJD Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:47 pm EDT

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    I hate MJD too by the way. Take that beret off you a$$hat we're talking football here. What was that last article of his anyway? I don't remember, but it sucked. It's probably a good thing I don't remember.
  13. oldtitanfan
    13. Posted by oldtitanfan Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:44 pm EDT

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    Listen, all of you who are [profane]in' & complaining just to have something to say need to get over yourselves! The NFL just like any other business, evolves-deal with it!
  14. Travis L
    14. Posted by Travis L Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:26 pm EDT

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    dude!!!it looks exactly the f***in same.goodell is friggin retarded.
  15. Antonio
    15. Posted by Antonio Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:16 pm EDT

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    who cares
  16. Jimmy
    16. Posted by Jimmy Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:09 pm EDT

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    I was waiting for the new logo to come up, but I guess that is the new logo. He should have put it side-by-side with the old one so we could see the difference, since they're very similar...
  17. Mike M
    17. Posted by Mike M Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:17 pm EDT

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    Really who cares. It could have a dog on it. None of the league logos really matter. It the same fricken thing as the old one. and btw, "erect" is a tribute to matt lineart. lol
  18. Parth
    18. Posted by Parth Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:59 pm EDT

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    isnt that the same 1 omg
  19. jman
    19. Posted by jman Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:27 pm EDT

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    it look the same
  20. old school baseball
    20. Posted by old school baseball Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:01 pm EDT

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    If it reflects the new league shouldn't it have the football in handcuffs?
  21. Philip S
    21. Posted by Philip S Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:09 pm EDT

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    I think it's cool know that it has only 8 stars for 8 divisions, it makes sence, and the ball resembling the lombardi trophy that's what every team wants!
  22. Paul S
    22. Posted by Paul S Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:03 pm EDT

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    it will be as good asthe old one i hope.
  23. Paul S
    23. Posted by Paul S Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:03 pm EDT

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    it will be as good as the old one i hope.
  24. mitchell9361
    24. Posted by mitchell9361 Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:22 pm EDT

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    THe new logo, while it appears to be slightly different, just seems pretty much the same. As far as the font, it honestly appears weaker than the old. Overall, a waste of effort on part of the NFL.

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