Vince McMahon and the XFL released the long awaited team names and logo’s, and it was rather interesting…
I am going to grade each team and give my opinion on why I like/dislike them.
Here we go…
- Dallas Renegades
Name: D+
Logo: B+
Overall Grade: C+
To be honest, I dig the logo. It is simple and clean, and the color scheme is rather basic. Only problem I have is that the “Renegades” is the altar ego of the other Dallas professional football team. There could have been a little more effort to be different.
2. Houston Roughnecks
Name: F++
Logo: F++
Overall Grade: F++++
I cannot be the only one that thinks the logo reminds me of the Houston Oilers? This one just does not sit well with me because it is an Oilers remake. I think the uniforms have potential though, but no creativity or uniqueness what so ever.
3. Tampa Bay Vipers
Name: A
Logo: F
Overall Grade: C
In all honesty, I really like the name, it flows really well and I like it more than the Buccaneers. The logo is a different story, just look at it. I get the fangs, but it does not remind me of that, something very different…
4. D.C. Defenders
Name: B-
Logo: D+
Overall Grade: C
The name is not bad, I kind of like it, but I think the “Destroyers” sounds better to me. This logo reminds me of a soccer club logo than an American Football one. It just does not do it for me. It could have definitely went more of a patriotic route with a solider in red and blue. Not awful though.
5. New York Guardians
Name: A-
Logo: C+
Overall Grade: B
I do like the name albeit it is rather generic. The logo is pretty good, definitely not bad, but felt it could have used a different color scheme. My idea would be a light orange with a navy blue. Just so it stands out compared to others.
6. Seattle Dragons
Name: C-
Logo: B
Overall Grade: C
When I first saw the name and logo, I did not like it at all. Then, the more I looked at it, I actually do like the logo, it is different and unique. Dragons just do not do it for me being in Seattle. I personally prefer the “Seattle Swamp Monsters” (XFL call me)! Definitely not the worst team, but not my favorite.
7. L.A. Wildcats
Name: F+
Logo: F+
Overall Grade: F++
One word to describe the logo and name: BASIC. I was expecting more from a team in Los Angeles. Very generic and I just expected more. Hope the uniforms are nice.
8. St. Louis BattleHawks
Name: A+
Logo: A
Overall Grade: A+
Does anyone know what a BattleHawk is? I do not know but it definitely is a good name that sounds tough and gritty. Logo is simple and I like it, and I am excited for the uniforms. Well done XFL.
All names and logo’s are XFL property. None of it is mine.