F#!k that. All the more proof that that not officially branding ourselves “Charlotte” (as a university) is hurting the image of the school. Other schools recognize it, and they pounce on the opportunity to brand themselves with Charlotte.
Freakin’ cocks.
yeah I saw that today. wish that was our billboard
I really don’t like them. At all.
For reference, I think you’re talking about this abomination…
Glad I am not the only one completely disgusted with OUR school about this.
E-Mail to Judy: I hear there is a new billboard in town that says Charlotte, with the C being the South Carolina logo. Are we doing something to protect our turf?
E-Mail to Phil: I hear there is a new billboard in town that says Charlotte, & the C is the South Carolina Gamecock symbol. What are we doing to defend our town? This is what happens when we don’t even stop North Carolina-Chapel Hill from taking our Med School in our backyard. Other schools start to think we bend over for everyone.
Looks like they pulled this stunt back in October 2007 in Chapel Hill, too…
WEEKEND ITEMS - October 12, 2007The Gamecock Nation is making an impact in the Old North State this weekend. Along with our football team, scores of Gamecock faithful will be making their way to Chapel Hill for the South Carolina - North Carolina battle for the border on Saturday afternoon. And welcoming them to Chapel Hill will be these billboards:
The billboards have been placed on I-77 south of exit 7, north bound and I-85 north bound.
Important point: http://www.lamar.com owns the sign At the end of the day, it’s between University of South Carolina at Columbia and Lamar whether a sign goes there or not. Especially considering they are a public school in another state I’m not sure what tools we have other than making sure they never, ever open a satellite campus in our fair city.
Did you know we have a logo based on the letter C as well? Carolina begins with a C and there are other cities in ‘Carolina’ that have billboards we can purchase.
Just saying.
[quote=“NLP, post:9, topic:25643”]Important point: http://www.lamar.com owns the sign At the end of the day, it’s between University of South Carolina at Columbia and Lamar whether a sign goes there or not. Especially considering they are a public school in another state I’m not sure what tools we have other than making sure they never, ever open a satellite campus in our fair city.
Did you know we have a logo based on the letter C as well? Carolina begins with a C and there are other cities in ‘Carolina’ that have billboards we can purchase.
Just saying.[/quote]
You’re absolutely right. There is no way to stop this, nor should there be. I commend USC for doing something to draw attention to themselves and give there fans something to get fired up about on their way into town. In fact, I’d say that’s how big time programs do it, woman.
What’s with the Sept 3, 2011? Men’s soccer plays in Columbia, but according to the schedule, the game is on the 6th. What happens on Sept 3?
The best/most hilarious move ever would be if we put up a c-pick CHARLOTTE sign up on the NEXT billboard that something like “we appreciate authenticity”
Looks like they’re playing ECU football at BofA stadium.
http://www.panthers.com/news/article-2/Gamecocks-Pirates-to-invade-stadium/c6b4625b-065f-4c3a-8745-2d6118902ab8
Looks like they’re playing ECU football at BofA stadium.
http://www.panthers.com/news/article-2/Gamecocks-Pirates-to-invade-stadium/c6b4625b-065f-4c3a-8745-2d6118902ab8[/quote] So that billboard has nothing to do with us? I’m in favor of “University of Charlotte”, but that isn’t going to allow us to trademark “Charlotte”. Let’s find something else to bitch about. There are plenty of choices, I’m sure.
I’m not sure why people are getting pissed about this. They are playing a game in Charlotte and have a ton of alumni in the city (as well as ECU) so I commend them for organizing a series and being willing to play away from home one Saturday.
Yeah, really. Our fanbase is quicker than any to get butthurt over insignificant stuff.
I’m not pissed at SC at all. I just hang my head for our school. Much like the 2 App billboards I’ve seen within 20 miles of campus. It sucks seeing other teams ________ (insert whatever here) in our town, but it is what it is. It’s a big City that nobody is actively trying to claim.
Much like the lack of merchandise I see in Charlotte, the same goes for the billboard. I’m pissed that it is not Charlotte that I see.
But whatever, we’ve had the same status quo for 20+ years leading, branding, marketing us so what the hell.
Got an e-mail back from Judy that we don’t own a trademark on Charlotte. Well duh, but we’re not exactly marketing our own city, either. :’(
I’ll be there, with my Grandfather (USC Alum) cheering for the Gamecocks, but this is gives the “Stake Your Claim” campaign a BIG FAT F. Credit to USC’s marketing department.
Name Change or bust.
[quote=“emf, post:8, topic:25643”]Looks like they pulled this stunt back in October 2007 in Chapel Hill, too…
WEEKEND ITEMS - October 12, 2007The Gamecock Nation is making an impact in the Old North State this weekend. Along with our football team, scores of Gamecock faithful will be making their way to Chapel Hill for the South Carolina - North Carolina battle for the border on Saturday afternoon. And welcoming them to Chapel Hill will be these billboards:
The billboards have been placed on I-77 south of exit 7, north bound and I-85 north bound.