Thursday, July 28, 2011

Football's Numerous Traveling Trophies

The Cy-Hawk Trophy is being replaced.

That’s getting something half-right. Getting rid of the trophy altogether would be the best solution.  That won’t happen, of course. A corporate sponsor will commission a new trophy. The Iowa Corn Growers Association apparently will be involved. More dollars will change hands in amateur sports.

The number of traveling trophies in college football should be decreased, not increased. The more there are, the less value each carries. Rivalry trophies should evolve naturally and have a slice of history behind them.

Floyd of Rosedale is, to me, the perfect rivalry trophy. For one thing, it couldn’t be more distinctive. A big bronzed pig? Fantastic!

also see: trophies, custom pins and corporate awards

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