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Post by titantarheel on Jan 20, 2019 18:11:42 GMT -5
The University of Memphis, which changed its name from Memphis State years ago, played in throwback Memphis State uniforms for their home game against SMU yesterday. They were a big hit with the fans in attendance and the general Memphis fan base. I think throwback U of D uniforms would be a big hit among young and old Titan fans, which is why the University will probably never do it. If it was any other Head Coach (and any of past decades) I would agree with you - but Coach Davis has been around seems to get the whole 'running a good program' thing, and I could see him pushing for this. Or shoot, one of his sons will let him know it'd be a cool idea.
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Post by motorcitysam on Jan 20, 2019 20:08:03 GMT -5
Are you referring to the 1977 uniforms with the jersey out of the pants and the name below the number? I liked those uniforms. Wouldn't mind seeing them make a comeback for a game or two.
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Post by motorcitysam on Jan 20, 2019 20:08:30 GMT -5
The University of Memphis, which changed its name from Memphis State years ago, played in throwback Memphis State uniforms for their home game against SMU yesterday. They were a big hit with the fans in attendance and the general Memphis fan base. I think throwback U of D uniforms would be a big hit among young and old Titan fans, which is why the University will probably never do it. If it was any other Head Coach (and any of past decades) I would agree with you - but Coach Davis has been around seems to get the whole 'running a good program' thing, and I could see him pushing for this. Or shoot, one of his sons will let him know it'd be a cool idea. I hope you are right. I think it would be an idea well received.
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Post by motorcitysam on May 24, 2019 11:30:32 GMT -5
Yesterday I was re-reading one of my favorite Elmore Leonarnd novels, "Pagan Babies", which was released in 2000. One of the characters, mobster Tony Amilia (based on the late Detroit Mafia Boss Jack Tocco) was showing someone around his Grosse Pointe home and pointed out a plaque he had received from the "University of Detroit Mercy" recognizing his financial contributions.
Tony: "You see this? I went there when it was just U of D, before they went in with another college and tacked the Mercy on. I don't think it helps the basketball team, you're the U of D Mercy Titans."
Even fictional mob bosses (and real life famous authors) know what our name should be.
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Post by rbj on May 24, 2019 12:31:05 GMT -5
Yesterday I was re-reading one of my favorite Elmore Leonarnd novels, "Pagan Babies", which was released in 2000. One of the characters, mobster Tony Amilia (based on the late Detroit Mafia Boss Jack Tocco) was showing someone around his Grosse Pointe home and pointed out a plaque he had received from the "University of Detroit Mercy" recognizing his financial contributions. Tony: "You see this? I went there when it was just U of D, before they went in with another college and tacked the Mercy on. I don't think it helps the basketball team, you're the U of D Mercy Titans." Even fictional mob bosses (and real life famous authors) know what our name should be. Thanks MCsam, I have another book to add to my must read list.
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Post by motorcitysam on May 24, 2019 16:43:04 GMT -5
Yesterday I was re-reading one of my favorite Elmore Leonarnd novels, "Pagan Babies", which was released in 2000. One of the characters, mobster Tony Amilia (based on the late Detroit Mafia Boss Jack Tocco) was showing someone around his Grosse Pointe home and pointed out a plaque he had received from the "University of Detroit Mercy" recognizing his financial contributions. Tony: "You see this? I went there when it was just U of D, before they went in with another college and tacked the Mercy on. I don't think it helps the basketball team, you're the U of D Mercy Titans." Even fictional mob bosses (and real life famous authors) know what our name should be. Thanks MCsam, I have another book to add to my must read list. I believe I have read all of Mr. Leonard's books, and I own most of them, but his Detroit crime novels have always been my favorite. You will enjoy this one.
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Post by motorcitysam on Jun 7, 2019 12:01:17 GMT -5
Couple of branding related things that I noticed yesterday.
The Sports Illustrated article about Antoine Davis included the following line: "Last June, Detroit Mercy (formerly the University of Detroit) offered Mike Davis the top job." I'm not sure why they included that "formerly known" part. It's been almost 30 years since the name change, even though the rebrand of the athletic teams was more recent. I'm glad they put it in there, but I wonder why the editor/author decided to include it.
Also, I was killing some time in Livonia yesterday and stopped by the Rally House to browse. Noticed a lot of merchandise for Michigan State, Michigan, the Michigan MAC schools, and even some for Oakland, but I didn't see any Titan gear. Of course, I wouldn't have bought anything that had Mercy on it anyway, but it seems like the school is missing an opportunity by not making merchandise available in outlets like that.
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Post by Rogobob77 on Jun 7, 2019 13:25:08 GMT -5
FWIW, I attended a Career Center advisory council meeting on campus earlier this week. There were representatives from about ten employers at the table. Without exception, every reference to the University (maybe 20 total) in their discussions during the 90 minute session was “U-D.” The University employees did call the school “Detroit Mercy.”
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Post by calihanmole on Jun 7, 2019 13:38:16 GMT -5
FWIW, I attended a Career Center advisory council meeting on campus earlier this week. There were representatives from about ten employers at the table. Without exception, every reference to the University (maybe 20 total) in their discussions during the 90 minute session was “U-D.” The University employees did call the school “Detroit Mercy.” But Garibaldi revealed the new logo three years ago and looked into the camera and was adamant that everyone call us Detroit Mercy. It was broadcast on Facebook from a shaky iPhone. I can’t believe the rebrand isn’t working.
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Post by motorcitysam on Jun 8, 2019 14:04:04 GMT -5
FWIW, I attended a Career Center advisory council meeting on campus earlier this week. There were representatives from about ten employers at the table. Without exception, every reference to the University (maybe 20 total) in their discussions during the 90 minute session was “U-D.” The University employees did call the school “Detroit Mercy.” Most organizations would kill to have a brand as enduring and popular was U-D. They would love to have a logo as classy and as effective as the lower case Old English d. And we have been trying to kill both of them for almost thirty years. The other thing about school officials and others referring to us as simply Detroit Mercy is that it sounds like the name of a hospital. If someone not familiar heard the term Detroit Mercy, they would think it was part of the DMC.
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Post by nctitan on Jun 8, 2019 15:34:15 GMT -5
I remember arriving at UofD back in 1969 from out of state, not familiar with the school, and hearing the scorn and derision for the new logo. And the consternation that the school had paid so much -- $75,000, I think -- for what was regarded as an uninspired, simplistic design.
And, yes, I expect that while our generation dislikes the Detroit Mercy identity, most people under 40 think of the school as Detroit Mercy.
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Post by Rogobob77 on Jun 8, 2019 15:41:22 GMT -5
I remember arriving at UofD back in 1969 from out of state, not familiar with the school, and hearing the scorn and derision for the new logo. And the consternation that the school had paid so much -- $75,000, I think -- for what was regarded as an uninspired, simplistic design. And, yes, I expect that while our generation dislikes the Detroit Mercy identity, most people under 40 think of the school as Detroit Mercy. The majority of folks at the meeting I referenced above were under 40 years of age. Again, not one time during the meeting did any of the employers reference the school as “Detroit Mercy.” Without exception, it was “U of D.”
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Post by Rogobob77 on Jun 8, 2019 15:51:02 GMT -5
As I wrote the last message, the “University of Detroit Mercy” image was being featured on the wrap-around-the-baseline-below-suites electronic sign here at Comerica Park. First time I’ve seen that, in the past they’ve advertised only at field level around home plate (where at this moment “Oakland University” is being displayed). Tigers trailing early 1-0.
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Post by motorcitysam on Jun 8, 2019 16:55:19 GMT -5
I remember arriving at UofD back in 1969 from out of state, not familiar with the school, and hearing the scorn and derision for the new logo. And the consternation that the school had paid so much -- $75,000, I think -- for what was regarded as an uninspired, simplistic design. And, yes, I expect that while our generation dislikes the Detroit Mercy identity, most people under 40 think of the school as Detroit Mercy. The majority of folks at the meeting I referenced above were under 40 years of age. Again, not one time during the meeting did any of the employers reference the school as “Detroit Mercy.” Without exception, it was “U of D.” I talk to a lot of people involved in the local high school and college basketball scene. The vast majority of them, including those under 40, refer to us as U-D. That includes coaches, officials, players, etc. But, hey, the branding effort designed to emphasize the "Mercy" and de-emphasize the "Detroit" is having some success, as I am starting to hear more people, including some media members (local and otherwise) refer to us simply as Mercy. So, I guess the decision makers are happy to disregard all that history and civic pride.
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Post by nctitan on Jun 8, 2019 17:05:05 GMT -5
The majority of folks at the meeting I referenced above were under 40 years of age. Again, not one time during the meeting did any of the employers reference the school as “Detroit Mercy.” Without exception, it was “U of D.” I talk to a lot of people involved in the local high school and college basketball scene. The vast majority of them, including those under 40, refer to us as U-D. That includes coaches, officials, players, etc. But, hey, the branding effort designed to emphasize the "Mercy" and de-emphasize the "Detroit" is having some success, as I am starting to hear more people, including some media members (local and otherwise) refer to us simply as Mercy. So, I guess the decision makers are happy to disregard all that history and civic pride. Can you explain the effort to de-emphasize the Detroit? I've seen no instance where Mercy is highlighted over Detroit. The D in the log is bigger than the M. All signage has Detroit above Mercy. Promotions always talk about a school / education "in the Jesuit and Mercy traditions." The sports website is still DetroitTitans.com. The school website UDMercy.edu is UD first and Mercy second. What have I missed?
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