IKnowPhysics Posted July 20, 2006 Report Share Posted July 20, 2006 When the Buffalo News calls to confirm an article that was submitted, does that mean it's going to be published? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icepux Posted July 21, 2006 Report Share Posted July 21, 2006 When the Buffalo News calls to confirm an article that was submitted, does that mean it's going to be published? I'm pretty sure that is how it works. They probably want to verify that you wrote it, and not someone pulling a joke on you. And once they confirm authenticity, it should probably be published, I'd imagine. Did you write a letter to the editor in the Sports section? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IKnowPhysics Posted July 23, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2006 Sabres' change not for better Recently, a version of a proposed new logo for our Buffalo Sabres was leaked to the public. While it remains officially unconfirmed, many of those close to the organization, as well as several anonymous New Era employees, have confirmed this image, designed by a marketing company in Georgia, as the new mark planned for the updated blue and gold Sabres jerseys. This image, for those who haven't yet seen it, is a yellow, limbless buffalo, whose resemblance to an unnatural offspring of a Buffalo Bills and a San Diego Chargers logo is uncanny. No swords. No legs. No heart. Thankfully, the Sabres organization was happy to oblige the fans' requests for the return of the proud tradition that is blue and gold jerseys. However, the limbless buffalo logo is perfectly poised to turn the offseason, after a great 52-win campaign and the long awaited change of style, into an absolute train wreck of mesh and children's tears. It refuses Buffalo hockey tradition, and seeks an Arena Football look. The New York Islanders experienced the same debacle in 1995, unleashing the infamous "Gorton's fisherman" logo onto their fans. The fans immediately ridiculed the logo's existence and spent two years demanding a change back to their old style. They eventually got their way, but only after the look and pride of the Islanders franchise had been marred for many years to come. The Sabres still have time to learn from the Islanders' mistake. They are charged not with finding a logo that enrages fans and causes years of needless ridicule and heartbreak, but with creating a symbol that fuels the long, proud tradition of both the team and the community. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X. Benedict Posted July 23, 2006 Report Share Posted July 23, 2006 Sabres' change not for better Recently, a version of a proposed new logo for our Buffalo Sabres was leaked to the public. While it remains officially unconfirmed, many of those close to the organization, as well as several anonymous New Era employees, have confirmed this image, designed by a marketing company in Georgia, as the new mark planned for the updated blue and gold Sabres jerseys. This image, for those who haven't yet seen it, is a yellow, limbless buffalo, whose resemblance to an unnatural offspring of a Buffalo Bills and a San Diego Chargers logo is uncanny. No swords. No legs. No heart. Thankfully, the Sabres organization was happy to oblige the fans' requests for the return of the proud tradition that is blue and gold jerseys. However, the limbless buffalo logo is perfectly poised to turn the offseason, after a great 52-win campaign and the long awaited change of style, into an absolute train wreck of mesh and children's tears. It refuses Buffalo hockey tradition, and seeks an Arena Football look. The New York Islanders experienced the same debacle in 1995, unleashing the infamous "Gorton's fisherman" logo onto their fans. The fans immediately ridiculed the logo's existence and spent two years demanding a change back to their old style. They eventually got their way, but only after the look and pride of the Islanders franchise had been marred for many years to come. The Sabres still have time to learn from the Islanders' mistake. They are charged not with finding a logo that enrages fans and causes years of needless ridicule and heartbreak, but with creating a symbol that fuels the long, proud tradition of both the team and the community. Nicely written. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taro T Posted July 23, 2006 Report Share Posted July 23, 2006 Sabres' change not for better Recently, a version of a proposed new logo for our Buffalo Sabres was leaked to the public. While it remains officially unconfirmed, many of those close to the organization, as well as several anonymous New Era employees, have confirmed this image, designed by a marketing company in Georgia, as the new mark planned for the updated blue and gold Sabres jerseys. This image, for those who haven't yet seen it, is a yellow, limbless buffalo, whose resemblance to an unnatural offspring of a Buffalo Bills and a San Diego Chargers logo is uncanny. No swords. No legs. No heart. Thankfully, the Sabres organization was happy to oblige the fans' requests for the return of the proud tradition that is blue and gold jerseys. However, the limbless buffalo logo is perfectly poised to turn the offseason, after a great 52-win campaign and the long awaited change of style, into an absolute train wreck of mesh and children's tears. It refuses Buffalo hockey tradition, and seeks an Arena Football look. The New York Islanders experienced the same debacle in 1995, unleashing the infamous "Gorton's fisherman" logo onto their fans. The fans immediately ridiculed the logo's existence and spent two years demanding a change back to their old style. They eventually got their way, but only after the look and pride of the Islanders franchise had been marred for many years to come. The Sabres still have time to learn from the Islanders' mistake. They are charged not with finding a logo that enrages fans and causes years of needless ridicule and heartbreak, but with creating a symbol that fuels the long, proud tradition of both the team and the community. Looks good. So, just out of curiosity, how many newsstands did you clean out? :o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob_sauve28 Posted July 24, 2006 Report Share Posted July 24, 2006 When the Buffalo News calls to confirm an article that was submitted, does that mean it's going to be published? Not always. I wrote a letter before, they called me and then never published it. Oh well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IKnowPhysics Posted July 24, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2006 Looks good. So, just out of curiosity, how many newsstands did you clean out? :o Thanks. None. The Buffalo News doesn't deliver within at least 650 miles of here. My parents did scan and email a copy of the article to me, however. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrader Posted July 24, 2006 Report Share Posted July 24, 2006 I love how all the complaints about the Islanders change were about the logo instead of the hideous jersey. That wave effect they had going with the numbers on the back was possibly the worst thing I've ever seen on a hockey jersey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taro T Posted July 24, 2006 Report Share Posted July 24, 2006 I love how all the complaints about the Islanders change were about the logo instead of the hideous jersey. That wave effect they had going with the numbers on the back was possibly the worst thing I've ever seen on a hockey jersey. Well both were bad, but the team got rid of the Gorton's fisherman before they got rid of the clown college duds. Agree that they were hideous. My vote would still be for the gold Canucks V unis as the all time worst, but it's close. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.