Logo-Motion

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Published: November 3, 2009

Logos are a small part of the uniform, but they play major roles in identification. The interlocking OU is recognized nationally as well as the NY of the Yankees. Texas’ Longhorn and the U of Miami spell out who’s playing as quickly as who wears the blue star on Sunday afternoons.

The Oklahoman asked football players — high school and college — what logos they have favored over the years.

Edmond Memorial quarterback Blake Umberham:

"Oh, that’s easy, Ohio State. It has all those (buckeye) stickers, it is such a basic design, but it looks really sweet. I mean really sweet.”

Oklahoma defensive end Frank Alexander:

"The New Orleans Saints’ symbol, the Fleur-de-lis, because it represents Louisiana and my hometown. That’s what I grew up seeing, and they were the NFL team that was down there. It represents me, but not just me, where I come from also.”

Norman North defensive end Daniel Davis:

"My favorite logo is the Colorado Avalanche. It has good style and a lot of respect.”

Carl Albert defensive lineman Gatlin Arnold:

"Oregon’s flat black helmet is probably my favorite. It looks like a motorcycle helmet. Texas Tech is another one of my favorites.”

Tuttle quarterback Tanner Koons:

"I’ve always really liked the (Atlanta) Falcons logo. It’s unique. You don’t see a lot of logos like that, and I really like the way it looks. The colors are cool, too. It’s a really cool looking helmet.”

Oklahoma State defensive tackle Swanson Miller:

"Before I got here, I liked the Miami Dolphins and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Now it’s all OSU.”

Compiled by Robert Przybylo, David Ubben, Justin Harper,

Matt Patterson, Brandon Chatmon and Ryan Aber