I am in the camp of no nickname for a period of time. It is unlikely that most will like a name other than the Sioux, so why do it. At the very least take a few years to see how it goes not having a name. If after a few years , the masses feel that a name is needed, then do it then. My preferance would be to be known as "North Dakota". Here in Fargo, I see lots of people wearing the words North Dakota on t-shirts and sweatshirts. That is our identity . That is who w we are. There is a North Dakota and a North Dakota State .Who needs a mascot. My fear however, is that like the NCAA forced us to get rid of the logo, the school administration will force a new name upon us.