Monday, November 21, 2005

OurSports Central Talks Brigade

Well, the AFL world is abuzz with news of Kansas City's team being officially named today. OurSports Central provided a store about the name (Brigade) and a nice little description of our new logo.

In part, they write: "The Brigade enter the AFL and kics off their inaugural season on Sunday, January 29, 2006, at 2:00pm (CT) vs. the Dallas Desperados. The team colors are Carolina Blue, Silver, and Black. The logo represents a stealth bomber flying overhead, symbolizing the AFL's on-field theme: high octane, fast and powerful offense."

OK, I won't over-gripe, but couldn't they call it "powder blue." The Royals had a history of powder blue jerseys back in their heyday. "Carolina Blue" conjures up too many basketball thoughts that we Brigade buffs on the Kansas side of the state line might not like too much...

Want to read their article? Check it out here.