They actually said yes and we are finally getting a Farmageddon trophy so I am literally spinning in my chair right now. This win feels so huge and I have to thank every single one of you for jumping on this wild idea because honestly it started as a joke …
August 22, 2010
Petition to add a Traveling Trophy to the annual "Farmageddon" football game between Iowa State and Kansas State
Final supporters
There has been recent discussion among both Iowa State and Kansas State fans and alumni that the annual football game should add a traveling trophy to improve the budding rivalry between the two institutions, particularly after the game was moved to Arrowhead Stadium.
KSU and ISU are very similar universities in culture and have parallel backgrounds and opinions. Both schools have a large emphasis on agriculture and have largely contributed to the world and scientific community as a whole. A potential traveling trophy between the schools could add to the connection between Manhattan and Ames, especially if the trophy was based around agricultural. Among fans, the game has been called “Farmageddon.” An appropriate title that could potentially have the trophy be a plow, windmill, tractor or another symbol of agriculture that could be designed by students of the two schools.
The loss of two members of the Big 12 conference is also a loss of rivals. A new trophy between KSU and ISU schools could add tradition to both schools as well as improve conference unity. Several other BCS teams have added trophies in the last decade, especially in the light of conference realignment. Boston College and Clemson added the O'Rourke-McFadden Trophy in 2008 in the wake of ACC realignment. Pittsburgh and Cincinnati added the Paddlewheel Trophy in 2005 after Big East realignment.
Our friends to the East, Iowa and Wisconsin, also added the Heartland Trophy in 2004. The Iowa and Wisconsin trophy is very similar to a potential ISU and KSU trophy, due to the teams having played for over 100 years before a traveling trophy was added to the game.
A new trophy for the ISU and KSU series is an interesting idea and one I hope you take into consideration.
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July 30, 2010
I was just looking at a photo of an old cast iron tractor seat and thinking wow that would actually make the perfect trophy for Farmageddon. People keep messaging me with these wild design ideas like corn stalks made of metal or giant wrenches and honestly the creativity is just incredible because who knew we all had so much pent up energy for farm equipment hardware.
July 30, 2010
Seeing all this momentum for the Farmageddon trophy really makes me imagine a giant golden tractor sitting on a podium at Arrowhead. I honestly did not think people would be this hyped about the design contest idea but here we are and it just feels right.
Reached 100 supporters
July 30, 2010
7 Comments
PLEASE get this done. Arrowhead was a blast but the stadium is so empty. We need something to play for every year.
A trophy would be awesome. Why do we not have one yet? Make it a giant golden tractor or something.
Make it a trophy shaped like a combine. That would look sick on a mantle.
K-State fan here. Love the idea of a trophy between our schools. Ames is a great trip and we really need a tradition to make it feel like a real rivalry game.
I think the Farmageddon name is kinda funny but it probably isnt great for branding. A trophy would give us some actual history.
The game should also be moved back to Arrowhead!
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They actually said yes and we are finally getting a Farmageddon trophy so I am literally spinning in my chair right now. This win feels so huge and I have to thank every single one of you for jumping on this wild idea because honestly it started as a joke …
August 22, 2010
Petition to add a Traveling Trophy to the annual "Farmageddon" football game between Iowa State and Kansas State
Final supporters
There has been recent discussion among both Iowa State and Kansas State fans and alumni that the annual football game should add a traveling trophy to improve the budding rivalry between the two institutions, particularly after the game was moved to Arrowhead Stadium.
KSU and ISU are very similar universities in culture and have parallel backgrounds and opinions. Both schools have a large emphasis on agriculture and have largely contributed to the world and scientific community as a whole. A potential traveling trophy between the schools could add to the connection between Manhattan and Ames, especially if the trophy was based around agricultural. Among fans, the game has been called “Farmageddon.” An appropriate title that could potentially have the trophy be a plow, windmill, tractor or another symbol of agriculture that could be designed by students of the two schools.
The loss of two members of the Big 12 conference is also a loss of rivals. A new trophy between KSU and ISU schools could add tradition to both schools as well as improve conference unity. Several other BCS teams have added trophies in the last decade, especially in the light of conference realignment. Boston College and Clemson added the O'Rourke-McFadden Trophy in 2008 in the wake of ACC realignment. Pittsburgh and Cincinnati added the Paddlewheel Trophy in 2005 after Big East realignment.
Our friends to the East, Iowa and Wisconsin, also added the Heartland Trophy in 2004. The Iowa and Wisconsin trophy is very similar to a potential ISU and KSU trophy, due to the teams having played for over 100 years before a traveling trophy was added to the game.
A new trophy for the ISU and KSU series is an interesting idea and one I hope you take into consideration.
Updates
July 30, 2010
I was just looking at a photo of an old cast iron tractor seat and thinking wow that would actually make the perfect trophy for Farmageddon. People keep messaging me with these wild design ideas like corn stalks made of metal or giant wrenches and honestly the creativity is just incredible because who knew we all had so much pent up energy for farm equipment hardware.
July 30, 2010
Seeing all this momentum for the Farmageddon trophy really makes me imagine a giant golden tractor sitting on a podium at Arrowhead. I honestly did not think people would be this hyped about the design contest idea but here we are and it just feels right.
Reached 100 supporters
July 30, 2010
7 Comments
Go Cyclones!! I also would prefer the rivalry have a different name such as 'The Farmland Game' or 'The Land Grant Bowl.' My main concern is that the use of the word 'Farmageddon' be done respectfully in light of the religious significance of 'Armageddon.'
PLEASE get this done. Arrowhead was a blast but the stadium is so empty. We need something to play for every year.
A trophy would be awesome. Why do we not have one yet? Make it a giant golden tractor or something.
Make it a trophy shaped like a combine. That would look sick on a mantle.
K-State fan here. Love the idea of a trophy between our schools. Ames is a great trip and we really need a tradition to make it feel like a real rivalry game.
I think the Farmageddon name is kinda funny but it probably isnt great for branding. A trophy would give us some actual history.
The game should also be moved back to Arrowhead!
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Go Cyclones!! I also would prefer the rivalry have a different name such as 'The Farmland Game' or 'The Land Grant Bowl.' My main concern is that the use of the word 'Farmageddon' be done respectfully in light of the religious significance of 'Armageddon.'