It is becomimng very difficult to find merchandise without the bevel but I still refuse to buy it and will continue to do so even if I have to have the stuff made myself.
Definitely has a more modern feel to it. I really really really like it for academics purposes. It looks like an academic logo to me. I identify it that way, and I hope others do to. And I love it for that.
For sports however. No. Non-bevel/T-star over the state of Texas.