The Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) is known for its strong emphasis on art and design education. However, not many people may be aware that RISD also has its own hockey team and mascot. The RISD hockey team, known as the Nads, competes against other universities and colleges in the area. The team is made up of students who have a passion for both hockey and art. They work hard to balance their rigorous academic schedules with their love for the sport. The Nads mascot is one of the highlights of RISD hockey games.

The Rhode Island School of Design Has Some Awesome Sports Logos

Originally, this blog’s intention was to bring you offbeat college team names and logos and we’ll bring you that blog soon. In my research though, I have found a college that tops them all and deserves its own blog. As you know, Awesome Sports Logos was created to bring back the fun and creativity in sports logos. Kudos to R.I.S.D and their club teams for joining us in our cause. So on this weekend of epic college football rivalries and week 12 of NFL football, we bring you a college that I have to buy some gear from.

The Rhode Island School of Design Nads

Chants of Go-Nads can be heard during home games which are played at the Brown University Meehan Ice Rink. I just love how the chant of “Go Nads” is emanating from an Ivy League campus. Their mascot which can be seen cheering in the stands is called “Scrotie”. Here are some great pics of “Scrotie”. I promise, we’re not making this up.

The Rhode School of Design Jugs

It’s an indoor club league and I couldn’t find any pictures but it’s a great name!

The Rhode Island School of Design Rhode Kill

This is a great name especially with the spelling of road using “Rhode” from Rhode Island. Now I saw their t-shirts and it seems as though they are in need of a Rhode Kill logo. We can certainly help them with that. Here is our version of the Texas Roadkill.

RISD Balls basketball

Apparently Balls basketball draws quite the crowd. I even saw a picture of a lovely lady playing with the Balls. Get your mind out of the gutter, I’m serious, here she is.

I also love how they promote their games. Hilarious!!

H uge kudos to the Rhode Island School of Design club teams for their clever designs and use of words. We just might have to see if any of their graduates want to have some fun by designing some sports logos.

Speaking of clever use of words and designs, we bring you two of our designs and begin with the Intercourse Witnesses

There is actually an unincorporated village in Pennsylvania named Intercourse. Intercourse is a popular place because of its name and because it’s in the heart of Amish country. The Amish sell crafts and take tourists on horse rides. Visitors also have a knack for stealing signs because of the Intercourse name. This village was the setting for the 1985 movie Witness starring Harrison Ford. The movie was nominated for 8 Academy Awards and won 2. Thus, the Intercourse Witnesses were born on this awesome sports t-shirt.

This holiday season we also bring you the Climax Fiddlers

Each fall, Climax, Virginia hosts the Moonshine Jamboree. Moonshining is big in this area and so is bluegrass music. I wear this funny t-shirt all of the time.

One again props and kudos to RISD for their creativity which we think is awesome!

Thanks for reading and remember this holiday season you don’t need Black Friday or Cyber Monday to get a good deal. Buying a super soft t-shirt from Awesome Sports Logos will bring you lots of holiday cheer.

Founder, Logo Lover and T-shirt Wearer

Save Scrotie

In 2001, History was made when RISD students came together and unveiled what is possibly the greatest artistic endeavor to ever come out of our esteemed institution- Scrotie the Scrotum was born as RISD's unofficial mascot.

Quickly, students at the school embraced our new figurehead. He's become a celebrated icon of our school.

RISD recently has "Launched a new identity". Part of this campaign includes a new color scheme, font, and merchandise. It also includes quietly erasing our beloved Scrotie.

What many of us thought was just a silly rumor of RISD getting rid of our mascot, is all but confirmed in our Course Catalog with the winter session course titled "REDESIGNING OUR IDENTITY" where Its description reads: "Harnessing the irreverent humor of our former mascot this studio class will engage students to develop the "brand" or identity of our new mascot."

RISD Students were not asked for their opinion on desecrating our current mascot.

They say "RISD has never had an official, institution-wide identity before", but many of us feel as if this is not true. RISD's identity exists within the collaboration of its community members. It's found in the way students embrace each other's creations. This is exemplified in no better way than through the decades of love and enthusiasm students have shown through Scrotie, The Balls, The Nads, The Pricks, and every other sports team and club with a playful name.

Scrotie was born, and continues to live, through the love of RISD students.

RISD's rebranding is centered around the idea of "asking Questions".

But the real question that should be asked is, Why is the school trying to take away a part of what makes our university great?

Controversial sports team mascots

The Washington NFL team announced that they would retire the "Redskins" logo and change their name. Activists have long pressured the team to rebrand, since the word is widely considered a slur against Native Americans.

On July 23, the team issued a statement saying they would begin the 2020-21 season as the "Washington Football Team" pending the adoption of a new name.

Many people, including sports commentator Dick Vitale, celebrated the change. But just a day before the old name was retired, the phrase "Hail to the Redskins" was trending on Twitter, as some fans expressed nostalgia for the old name.

This NFL franchise is far from the only team with a problematic mascot. You can find caricatures of ethnic groups — often Native American nations — slurs, or glorified references to the Confederacy on sports merchandise, even today.

Here are some of the other teams that have had controversial mascots through the years.

The Nads mascot is one of the highlights of RISD hockey games. The mascot is a cartoon-like character named "Artie the Artichoke." Artie is a friendly and energetic anthropomorphic artichoke that brings excitement and entertainment to the games.

Washington Warriors?

Some of the potential replacement names for Washington include the Warriors and the Redwolves.

On June 2, 2020, the team posted a black square on their official team Instagram page, signaling solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement. Many responses included a plea for a team name change. But it wasn't a social media campaign that spurred the Redskins' owner to ditch the name.

He interacts with fans, performs dance routines, and encourages the crowd to cheer on the team. Artie's design reflects the creativity and artistic nature of RISD. He is brightly colored and wears a hockey jersey with the Nads' logo on it. Artie is often seen skating around the rink, engaging with the fans, and even participating in on-ice activities during intermissions. Having a mascot like Artie adds a unique and fun element to RISD hockey games. He helps create a sense of community and camaraderie among the fans, players, and faculty. Artie is a symbol of school spirit and represents the passion and talent of RISD students not only in art and design but also in sports. In conclusion, the RISD hockey team and its mascot, Artie the Artichoke, bring life and energy to the rink. They showcase the artistic talents of RISD students while also competing in the world of college hockey. Artie is a beloved figure in the RISD community and adds a sense of fun and excitement to the games..

Reviews for "Risd Hockey Mascot: Bringing Joy and Laughter to the Community"

1. Jessica - 2 stars - I found the Risd hockey mascot to be quite underwhelming. It lacked creativity and did not capture the spirit of the sport or the team. The costume seemed cheaply made, and the movements of the mascot were awkward and clumsy. Overall, it was a letdown and did not enhance the game experience whatsoever.

2. Alex - 1 star - The Risd hockey mascot was beyond disappointing. Not only did it look ridiculous with its oversized head and odd-shaped body, but it also seemed out of place at a hockey game. It didn't have any connection to the team or the sport, and its attempts at entertaining the crowd were cringeworthy. I couldn't wait for it to disappear from the sidelines.

3. Sarah - 2 stars - The Risd hockey mascot was a total miss in my opinion. It lacked any originality and felt like a generic mascot costume you could find at any party store. The character design was uninspiring, and it didn't engage with the fans or add any excitement to the game. It felt like a wasted opportunity to create a unique and memorable mascot for the team.

4. Mike - 1 star - I was thoroughly unimpressed with the Risd hockey mascot. It was neither cute nor intimidating, which I believe a good mascot should be. The costume design was lackluster, and the movements of the mascot were stiff and awkward. It failed to bring any energy or enthusiasm to the game, and I could hardly distinguish it from any other generic mascot out there.

5. Emily - 2 stars - The Risd hockey mascot was a disappointment. It lacked personality and failed to engage with the fans. The costume design looked cheap, and the movements were robotic. It didn't seem to have any connection to the team or the sport, and I left the game feeling unimpressed and uninspired. Overall, I believe the Risd hockey team could do better in terms of their mascot choice.

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