UND1983

http://www.grandforksherald.com/news/local/3823328-university-park-rally-unites-those-favoring-no-new-und-nickname What exactly is Mr. Davidson talking about when he says, ""(UND/North Dakota) is the only name that is going to unite the committee,". The Committee is already done and their are no more committee's. Does he know what is going on with the process? Also, why would certain native americans be so FOR keeping it "North Dakota" - what do they have to gain in the deal? They already lost having their nickname on the University. I can see being outraged by the process and everything but why so adamant about staying North Dakota?

It happens on every message board in America. Easy

You better help me out?

There are more ex Su athletes than just hockey players. Like a hell of a lot more. That give a lot of money also. Notice the hockey players haven't said anything since that little rant they went on the one day? Look into it.

You just used the word "rape" and "assassinate" (I spelled it right) in a post about a frickin nickname. Let that sink in. Also, nobody took the Sioux name from them. Their identity is still that I believe. They were never defined by the University of North Dakota.

They don't care if it splits up anything. They want everything back the old way or as close to it as they can get. Hence the Stay North Dakota charade.

You dont see my scenario happening?

So we can tell people to f*ck off now, like bigbaby did above? Mods let us know what goes.

Nothing quite like white guys trying to speak intelligently about Tribal traditions and customs from 45 years ago.

Wow. The reason I don't want it even being left to vote is because nobody will ever let go of the Sioux nickname if a new one isn't chosen. Then, we will continually hear stupid stuff about it forever. And the NA office on campus will never shutup either. Sick of hearing them tell everyone how hostile the campus is even after it getting voted the #1 campus in country for NA's. I firmly believe that the issue and bickering/media grandstanding will never go away if a new name isn't chosen. That is my opinion.

They are working up marketing campaigns and logos for the remaining 5 right now. Just because you and others don't like the remaining 5 doesn't mean they need to hit reset.

The problem, as tends to happen, is that NDSU became the biggest fan base on their based on winning all their NC's. Therefore, the site suddenly was inundated with idiot rubes who know little to nothing about football but are "huge" Bison fans. So we all have to put up with it for the mean time. The part I hate is they comment on literally EVERYTHING. It could be a topic about the MEAC and they will chime in with their two cents.

Agreed, if they pick/vote North Dakota as the official nickname then the old slogan of "We are North Dakota" would flow well and could be easily reinstated.

Well, yah. The last 3 years was spent gearing towards picking a new nickname after the cool down period. That was planned and fully transparent. Of course they weren't going to spend exessive time on a name/slogan that was temporary.

Are you OK?

Had the name before it was deemed racist and was retired. Don't feel like setting up a new handle. Will in time.

Gee, did you happen to love the Sioux nickname? I can't tell.

You forgot this one:

Is that not what I just said above? Looking at new sanctions for not adopting a new nickname. If they don't adopt a NEW nickname, they are fostering an environment to use the old one, which is racist and hostile. That is EXACTLY what they were saying.

Because you want UND to be Sioux Forever, which you stated yesterday. What a pathetic, sad reason.

We then evolved and said yes, according to the article, UND is fine with the OLD agreement. But, the NCAA then said they will re-visit it if problems arise with using the old nickname and not adopting a new one. Correct? hahahaha!!!

Based on their twitter accounts, sounds like they wanted to enjoy high school again (facepalm). Anybody who has gone to college would tell you that high school is a small memory after being on campus for 4-5 years. No comparison.

We all agreed that the NCAA wouldn't use the old agreement as their basis. They said as much.

"If I agree with Forum Communications editorials, they are geniuses!" "If I don't agree with Forum Communications editorials, they are incompetent nincompoops!"

Because deep down you don't want anything to replace Fighting Sioux as the school's nickname?