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Why did the AU symbols on the College St. I85exit signs get covered up?

Posted on 10/26/22 at 4:06 am
Posted by weagle99
Member since Nov 2011
35893 posts
Posted on 10/26/22 at 4:06 am
There are AU symbols on both exit signs and they are covered up by square panels. They were visible when I was a student but were covered up years ago. Any idea why? They were cool.
This post was edited on 10/26/22 at 9:53 pm
Posted by PJinAtl
Atlanta
Member since Nov 2007
14058 posts
Posted on 10/26/22 at 4:09 am to
I think it had something to do with copyright of the logo, but I don't remember the exact story.
Posted by RoscoeSanCarlos
Member since Oct 2017
2037 posts
Posted on 10/26/22 at 6:42 am to
If memory serves me right… late 90s there was a state congressman who protested them in the legislature. His position was the state shouldn’t be advertising Auburn since state tax dollars fund signage - interstates are subsidized by the federal government, but maintained by the state. Not surprisingly, he was an Alabama graduate/ fan. When it came up, I thought to myself “of all the issues to take up in the legislature, what set of morons thought this was a good idea!”
Posted by weagle99
Member since Nov 2011
35893 posts
Posted on 10/26/22 at 7:15 am to
quote:

If memory serves me right… late 90s there was a state congressman who protested them in the legislature. His position was the state shouldn’t be advertising Auburn since state tax dollars fund signage - interstates are subsidized by the federal government, but maintained by the state. Not surprisingly, he was an Alabama graduate/ fan.


This is sorta what I expected

Which is ridiculous because the signs already exist. What additional funds were needed?
This post was edited on 10/26/22 at 7:32 am
Posted by TemperdTiger
Montgomery, AL
Member since Oct 2013
2391 posts
Posted on 10/26/22 at 7:41 am to
It was due to Jacksonville State not having the free advertising on the interstate right near campus, both Auburn and Alabama have a major interstate while JSU does not have that luxury.
This post was edited on 10/26/22 at 7:45 am
Posted by LanierSpots
Sarasota, Florida
Member since Sep 2010
69938 posts
Posted on 10/26/22 at 7:45 am to
Real world problems.



Posted by RockyMtnTigerWDE
War Damn Eagle Dad!
Member since Oct 2010
108280 posts
Posted on 10/26/22 at 11:08 am to
Harsin demanded it be done.
Posted by WarEagleWes
Eastaboga
Member since Oct 2014
637 posts
Posted on 10/26/22 at 8:32 pm to
I-20?
Posted by weagle99
Member since Nov 2011
35893 posts
Posted on 10/26/22 at 9:53 pm to
Oh crap, sorry. I-85

I take I20 to Atlanta for the trip so I had it on the brain
This post was edited on 10/26/22 at 9:54 pm
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