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Again, staying North Dakota is not even about keeping an unofficial nickname at this point, it is about not permanently embarassing ourselves with the rest of this trash. If there were better options on this list, I wouldn't argue your point. I though Nokota was a legitimate option [i always preferred just North Dakota], but I could at least understand your point. North Dakota is actually the best option on this list, which speaks volumes about the list the commitee put out. Again, I understand your point for wanting a new nickname/identity, but these options are just not the solution.

Actually it looks like an ugly Christmas ornament. That one that just stays in the box every year, because you don't want to hang it up, but you can't throw it away either.

I would rather have no identity, that be the UND Pride/Spirit/Blaze/SunDogs.

It would not be University of North Dakota North Dakota... It would be University of North Dakota!

Blaze - Terrible, this isn't even a thing. Cavalry - Could be worse, but as mentioned people will mispronounce and misspell it Explorers - Already used, and what would our logo be? Lewis and Clark in a canoe? Very intimidating ... No thanks! Fighting Green - This isn't a thing ... No Fighting Hawks - A terrible attempt to hold on to "Fighting" Force - It was a terrible name when Fargo used it, it would be a terrible name for us. What the logo? Force isn't a thing ... put it is a bag with spirit, Pride, Blaze and throw it away. Green Hawks - Not a real thing, sad attempt to incorporate Green into the name. Nodaks - Could be worse, essentially the same as just keep North Dakota, but with the use of an official name. North Dakota - Best option of the bunch. It has been working for us, and there is really no better option on this list. North Stars - MN former pro hockey team. You want more ridicule, steal their name. North Dakota is not the North Star state. This does not make sense. Pride - If this this is referencing the gay pride movement, then NO. If this is reference the term associated with Lions, then NO. Roughriders - Local HS name, who cares ... probably in my top 3 on this list (which doesn't say much, this list is terrible) Spirit - Did someone really think this was a good idea? We've got Spirit! Yes we do! We've got Spirit! Shoot us now! Sundogs - Nothing will intimidate the opposition like light interacting with ice crystal. Can't believe this is a "top 15" name Thunderhawks - Why do we keep trying to use Hawks? Is Grand Forks now a hub for Ornithology? Plain and simple North Dakota is the best option on this list, maybe not the the best option altogether (for those of you who think we NEED a new nickname), but it certainly is the best option on this list. Not a big fan of Flickertails, but that would have been better than the majority of this garbage, and the fact that Nokota was scrubbed is pretty pathetic to, considering what the committee put out there. Also have to express my complete disappointment with the committee. There are some individuals that were on that committee who I was actually pretty happy about. I figured with some of those names, we had a chance to get this process done right. Apparently I was wrong, and certainly have less respect for those people, now that I see what there "hard work" has accomplished. Co-works and Friends are absolutely having a blast laughing at this list, and the real potential of what our school's nickname could become. It was sad and hard to lose the Fighting Sioux, but it adds insult to injury to move to a name that others will absolutely ridicule. The only salvation to this abysmal process would be to remain North Dakota!

Well, at least non-fans are getting a kick out of this list. One of my co-works was practically in tears he was laughing so hard at most of these names. This is seriously painful. North Dakota is the only legit option here. Everyone I've talked to, who is not a UND fan agrees that North Dakota is the best option going forward. It is not about "North Dakota or Nothing", or about Fighitng Sioux Forever" .... North Dakota should remaing the name, because the rest of this list is just completely pathetic.

Any other potentials that we might be looking at?

Good to know, would be great to get some good depth at that position. This offense will not be dominant, but if we could get some depth and be competent to compliment our defense, we could still have a solid season. Really hoping to see this team take another big step forward.

Who did they miss on? Which school was he from, and where did he end up going?

Yesterday, Barreiro did say we should just stay North Dakota. What were they saying this morning. Any ridicule is justified based on this process and the list that the committee came up with.

Agree with this, but we should also just stay North Dakota because the rest of this list is pure garbage.

disagree, I'm all about North Dakota. Its worked well over the past few seasons, and would continue to work well. That being said, I take RoughRiders and Cavalry over the rest of this garbage.

Why would they do it again in 5 years. If they choose North Dakota, thats what it will be. If they choose Roughriders, thats what it will be.

Never said they were going away, but in no way will Sun Dogs be a marketable name or logo. I'm sure the Bison and Gopher fans will have a blast with it though.

Maybe he can setup in Duncan's old office

A better role model that a school named the Sun Dogs

So nobody will pay attention to the fact that we are using another state's motto, but using a high school's name is out of the questions? Not very sound logic there.

If you think that Sun Dogs is more marketable than North Dakota, your are a moron. I would buy North Dakota gear, I would even consider buying new gear with a new nickname. In no way, shape or form will I EVER buy something that says North Dakota Sun Dogs. F-ing Ridiculous

This entire process is getting more embarassing by the day.

Exactly!

I am shocked by some of the stupidity on these message boards. There are actually people who prefer Sun Dogs over North Dakota. I understand people not being a fan of no nickname; but to be willing to accept anything over remaining North Dakota shocks me. Sun Dogs is absolutely laughable, I would take flickertails 100 times over before sun dogs. unbelievable.

No you're right, Green Hawks or Spirit is way better than what has worked for the last few years. Honestly, staying North Dakota is not about keeping an unofficial name at this point, or not moving on, it is simple the best option out of the sh&%$y list they provided. Poorly done by the committee as a whole. Wtf is a Green Hawk, and you really believe that Sun Dogs is a better option that North Dakota?!?!?! WOW

I shouldn't be, but I am. I just can't believe Sun Dogs, Pride, Blaze and Green Hawks are legitimate top 15 candidates. Noth Dakota!!!!

Probably our neighbors to the south

I am shocked that this is the best list that this committee could come up with. What a giant waste of time and money! I have always been a supporter of remaining North Dakota, and that choice now rings louder than ever. The only plausible options on this list are North Dakota, Cavalry and Roughriders. Everything is pretty much a joke. Very surprise the Nokota didn't crack the top 15, or even flickertails. North Dakota is the only option in my book. Incrediblly weak field for the top 15.