Jun. 8—BEMIDJI — During the offseason, the Bemidji State football team needed an anniversary logo for its upcoming 100th season and enlisted one of its players to make it.
Out of all the players, of course, it was the kicker who stepped up.
Connor Mantelli, who was the primary kicker for BSU in 2024 and 2025, designed an anniversary logo for the team's upcoming 100th season during the offseason.
As a business administration major, Mantelli had dabbled in design in the past, starting a small cleat and shoe customization business while growing up in Colorado. So when the Beavers needed a 100th season logo, they asked if he would take a shot at designing it.
"I've always just been interested in art," Mantelli said, "and I kind of thought that was a path I could take once I was done with school and football."
Out of all the players, of course, it was the kicker who stepped up.
Connor Mantelli, who was the primary kicker for BSU in 2024 and 2025, designed an anniversary logo for the team's upcoming 100th season during the offseason.
As a business administration major, Mantelli had dabbled in design in the past, starting a small cleat and shoe customization business while growing up in Colorado. So when the Beavers needed a 100th season logo, they asked if he would take a shot at designing it.
"I've always just been interested in art," Mantelli said, "and I kind of thought that was a path I could take once I was done with school and football."
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