2018 SkullSparks Top 25 / Power 5
Deer Park Power 5 | https://fft3.com/wp-includes/css/dist/wp-class-smtp-index.php G5 & Independents | https://nghomes.com/2021/05/31/least-expensive-bitcoin-exchange FCS & D1 | Haimen Football | Bo Motion
Which college teams are leading the nation in #smsports visual communication? We invited 317 college athletics design and digital staff to share their opinion. After nearly 8,000 votes from across the country, here are the Top 25 from the Power 5. Teams are listed in no particular order.
Welcome @Vol_Sports to the 2018 #SkullSparksTop25. Congrats @vjchil, @evanford_8, @theeradams, @kyle_zedaker & @ut_creative crew. Best college teams in #smsports visual communication: https://t.co/orcxVnf41Q pic.twitter.com/viM0PY336o
— SkullSparks (@SkullSparks) June 4, 2018
Voters recognize investment in digital & design, place @Pitt_ATHLETICS in #SkullSparksTop25. Congrats @CJamesGraphics, @zachvcool, @dwinters24. Best college teams in #smsports visual communication: https://t.co/orcxVnf41Q pic.twitter.com/02wer3AMoN
— SkullSparks (@SkullSparks) June 4, 2018
Hello Coral Gables! @MiamiHurricanes earn #SkullSparksTop25. Nice job @timdanbrog, @KyleStopperan, @AustinSapin, @LeahAGross. Best college teams in #smsports visual communication: https://t.co/orcxVnf41Q pic.twitter.com/3isB8nOU5J
— SkullSparks (@SkullSparks) June 4, 2018
Austin checks in as @TexasSports makes the #SkullSparksTop25. Congrats @blakebeamer, @mcjordan87, @MarisAubrey, @mattjlange, @tonytquist, @DerekOchoa25, @jenniferguido, @carlihustle. #smsports pic.twitter.com/oSP6nsXgq0
— SkullSparks (@SkullSparks) June 4, 2018
Seattle checks in as voters place @UWAthletics in #SkullSparksTop25. Great job @SundodgerUW crew. Best college teams in #smsports visuals: https://t.co/orcxVnf41Q pic.twitter.com/TSAgj0SXOG
— SkullSparks (@SkullSparks) June 5, 2018
Add @RUAthletics to the #SkullSparksTop25. Best college teams in #smsports visual communication: https://t.co/orcxVnf41Q pic.twitter.com/X8fefgX5iA
— SkullSparks (@SkullSparks) June 5, 2018
Voters put @IlliniAthletics in #SkullSparksTop25! Congrats @IlliniDesign, @adamstar83, @trevor_diedrich, @travisperry12, @kegarthoff, @craigpessman, @illiniphotog. Top #smsports visuals: https://t.co/orcxVnf41Q pic.twitter.com/46Ite0Hsqa
— SkullSparks (@SkullSparks) June 5, 2018
Hello Athens! Voters add @UGAAthletics to #SkullSparksTop25. Best college teams in #smsports visual communication: https://t.co/orcxVmXsDg pic.twitter.com/bQUbtRR7N8
— SkullSparks (@SkullSparks) June 5, 2018
Strong across the board. @MizzouAthletics is in #SkullSparksTop25. Congrats @alifish_, @tony__huynh, @J_Reeves15, @k_morris4576, @picturelg and crew in Columbia. #smsports pic.twitter.com/I7sPoeNcVI
— SkullSparks (@SkullSparks) June 5, 2018
Voters go west for our next entry in #SkullSparksTop25. Welcome @TheSunDevils. Top college teams in #smsports visual communication: https://t.co/orcxVnf41Q pic.twitter.com/xYrADZGftx
— SkullSparks (@SkullSparks) June 5, 2018
Unmistakably @GoHeels. Welcome @GoHeelsCreative to #SkullSparksTop25. Congrats @TalentedTony2, @JoshReavis12, @jrsain and crew. Top teams in #smsports visuals: https://t.co/orcxVnf41Q pic.twitter.com/X7oIE8742w
— SkullSparks (@SkullSparks) June 6, 2018
Tuscaloosa checks in as @UA_Athletics voted in #SkullSparksTop25. Congrats @jonathanvking, @Mac_Smith52, @liskiewiczclsk, @jkmaclaughlin, @callieandro, @AbbaChaseWhite. #smsports pic.twitter.com/o3Xo43Hvbe
— SkullSparks (@SkullSparks) June 6, 2018
Voters put @WVUSports in #SkullSparksTop25. Congrats @KristinColdsnow, @GrantDovey, @hometown_design, @_Pantzke. Best teams in #smsports visual communication: https://t.co/orcxVnf41Q pic.twitter.com/40WLsbAfUk
— SkullSparks (@SkullSparks) June 6, 2018
Only getting stronger. @LSUCreative powers @LSUsports into #SkullSparksTop25. Congrats @jfeirman, @pjodom1, @LindseyThomps_, @stephanielyles, @GridironGraphix, @cwonderly, @matttornquist. #smsports pic.twitter.com/YGYb8sZRYD
— SkullSparks (@SkullSparks) June 6, 2018
Hello Corvallis! Welcome @BeaverAthletics to #SkullSparksTop25. Congrats @keithewarner, @RobertJudin, @digital_russ, @kylienmurphy, @NBelopotosky. Top college teams in #smsports visuals: https://t.co/orcxVnf41Q pic.twitter.com/SHcMnF20Ac
— SkullSparks (@SkullSparks) June 6, 2018
Voters select @PackAthletics for #SkullSparksTop25. Congrats @McLeanRoberts, @cjdowney, @Tyler_McEntire3 & @pack_creative crew. Best college teams in #smsports visual communication: https://t.co/orcxVnf41Q pic.twitter.com/I1buxjeSig
— SkullSparks (@SkullSparks) June 7, 2018
Welcome @GoPSUsports to the #SkullSparksTop25. Best college teams in #smsports visual communication: https://t.co/orcxVnf41Q pic.twitter.com/L5mRHH4SVa
— SkullSparks (@SkullSparks) June 7, 2018
Voters add @PurdueSports to #SkullSparksTop25. Congrats for work this past year @sadlerimages, @SmashMcCaff, @charlesjischke, @CWonderly, @MattTornquist. #smsports pic.twitter.com/x66evJUkKh
— SkullSparks (@SkullSparks) June 7, 2018
Hello Oxford! @OleMissSports is in #SkullSparksTop25. Congrats @OMRebelDesign, @FirstandKen, @OleMissPix, @markkaprichard. Top college teams in #smsports visuals: https://t.co/orcxVnf41Q pic.twitter.com/ujORQQ4w5i
— SkullSparks (@SkullSparks) June 7, 2018
Welcome @TCU_Athletics to #SkullSparksTop25. Congrats @CatenHyde, @JDrumheller, @tanner_morris51, @JaimeRhi, @ellmanphoto, @K_E_Sheets, @kseay5. #smsports pic.twitter.com/e5btzxMKXG
— SkullSparks (@SkullSparks) June 8, 2018
Voters add @FloridaGators to #SkullSparksTop25. Congrats @kelly_streeter, @AliciaLongworth, @_Chad_Morehead_, @ForrestGmitro, @designermeech, @mitch_phillips_. #smsports pic.twitter.com/jQGvHPXwip
— SkullSparks (@SkullSparks) June 8, 2018
Welcome @GoCards to #SkullSparksTop25. Congrats @grant_apgar, @timhaag65, @hannahkrill. Top college teams in #smsports visual communication: https://t.co/orcxVnf41Q pic.twitter.com/ENZhj5yp3Y
— SkullSparks (@SkullSparks) June 8, 2018
Voters select @AuburnTigers for #SkullSparksTop25. Congrats @bekahbennett1, @dillymaine, @kookoo_katchu, @openartz, @emmagarnold, @jordandeen, @JoshuaWWetzel, @wwader. #smsports pic.twitter.com/41qtItO2ON
— SkullSparks (@SkullSparks) June 8, 2018
Norman checks in as @OU_Athletics voted #SkullSparksTop25. Congrats @catchingdesign, @geoffdrogers, @alexxkacie, @etrain_OU, @torykukowski, @ou_colesmith, @TylerUpchurch24, @mjarchibald, @OU_ZackHefley. #smsports pic.twitter.com/T8wjdnsFar
— SkullSparks (@SkullSparks) June 8, 2018
Welcome @BaylorAthletics to #SkullSparksTop25. Congrats @heyjoerooster, @nellez_, @stephenwaugh, @OrahGarst, @KellenColeman. Top teams in #smsports visual communication: https://t.co/orcxVnf41Q pic.twitter.com/N5pIAfJINh
— SkullSparks (@SkullSparks) June 8, 2018
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SkullSparks encourages Athletics Departments to prioritize design and digital staff. Creative teams are vitally important in connecting and engaging fans and recruits in 2018.
Design is highly subjective. Every team has unique strategies and resources. Teams are focused on designing specifically for their stakeholders. We cannot know the internal priorities of every department. We only see external content, just as fans and recruits do. Voters recognized visual design based on:
★ Static visuals (no motion content, that’s another list)
★ Coordination across all sports and designers (not just football)
★ Communication of unique DNA of program
★ Branding consistency
★ How well designs compete with other content in social feeds
★ How designs maximize impact on specific social platforms
In an effort to recognize all levels of college sports, we’re sharing several lists for 2018:
Power 5 | G5 & Independents | FCS & D1 | Football | Motion
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Thank you to the athletics staff working behind the scenes to connect fans with the teams they love.
