The Jacksonville State Gamecocks is the nickname of the 15 varsity teams representing Jacksonville State University in the Ohio Valley Conference and the NCAA Division I.
Jacksonville State University, located in Jacksonville, Alabama, founded its athletic division, known as the Jacksonville State Gamecocks, in 1883. This division represents the university in various collegiate sports within the NCAA. Over the years, the Gamecocks have established a prominent presence in collegiate athletics, particularly excelling in sports like football, basketball, and baseball.
The Jacksonville State Gamecocks have garnered significant achievements, especially in football. They have won numerous Ohio Valley Conference championships, consistently appearing in the NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) playoffs. Their prowess isn’t limited to football alone; the basketball and baseball teams have also made notable appearances in their respective NCAA tournaments, bringing fame and recognition to the university. The Gamecocks’ success in athletics has been a source of pride for the university, contributing significantly to its reputation.
Currently, the Jacksonville State Gamecocks maintain a strong position in collegiate sports. They continue to compete at a high level, particularly in the NCAA’s Division I. The football team, a flagship program of the university, remains a consistent contender in the FCS, while other sports like basketball and baseball also continue to perform admirably, showcasing the university’s commitment to excellence in athletics and student development.
What is Jacksonville State Gamecocks?
Jacksonville State Gamecocks is the athletic division of Jacksonville State University, participating in various NCAA sports. It’s renowned for its competitive football, basketball, and baseball teams.
The 1956 design depicts a cartoonish rooster, colored red and white. It’s depicted in an aggressive, combative pose.
The 1972 logo depicts a much more realistic image of a rooster. It’s still exaggerated but not to a point of being grotesque. The color is mostly dark red with some white.
Both the previous Jacksonville State Gamecocks logo and the current one feature their mascot, Cocky the Gamecock. On the 1998 emblem, the bird is red with white feathers on its neck.
On the 2006 version, the gamecock is given from a different angle – the creature looks as if he was rushing towards you. The bird is placed inside a red ellipse housing the text “Jacksonville State,” while the word “Gamecocks” can be seen on the forefront of the Jacksonville State Gamecocks logo.
The women’s team is coached by Rick Pietri. While the head coach of the men’s team is Ray Harper.
The team has had 63 Major League Baseball Draft selections. Its home arena is Rudy Abbott Field.
RED
PANTONE: 200
HEX COLOR: #CC0000;
RGB: (203, 32, 39)
CMYK: (0, 100, 63, 12)
WHITE
PANTONE: P 1-1 C
HEX COLOR: #FFFFFF;
RGB: (255, 255, 255)
CMYK: (0, 0, 0, 0)
BLACK
PANTONE: BLACK 6 C
HEX COLOR: #000000;
RGB: (0, 0, 0)
CMYK: (0, 0, 0, 100)