Siouxphan27

so...."Rough" for short? uhhh.....ok.

I agree any name can be made fun of. I should have expanded more on why I don't like roughriders.....it's not just because of the connotation. I just plain don't like the name. Plus, and more importantly, it's a complete fallacy of that this group was part of north Dakota's heritage. It's been promoted by the ND State Tourism Department, Medora, etc., to the point people now believe the Roughriders had anything to do with north Dakota. (yes, I realize Teddy liked North Dakota and spent some time here...) I would encourage anyone with a few minutes to read the actual, factual history of the Roughriders that some are suggesting we nickname UND after. The Roughriders history reads like a Monty Python script. here's a synopsis: Around a thousand volunteers were gathered in four areas: Arizona, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas. They trained in the heat to prepare themselves for Cuba. They trained on horseback as a cavalry. But, due to the stupidity of a Major General who instructed them to leave for war before transportation was arranged, 1/3 of the 12 companies had to stay home, along with most of their horses and pack mules. The men were severely hampered by not having the horses they trained for battle with, or the mules to carry their supplies while in Cuba. So, the roughriders left their horses at home. Brilliant! 1/4 of the men that trained, died of malaria or yellow fever. Yeehaw! Bully! Sodbusters, or Homesteaders are good names.

USC adopted the nickname Trojans in 1912, This was before Trojan Co. was formed. So, not quite apples to apples. I don't think UND should choose a name alot of people associate with condoms. not sure what you mean about "Kardashian".... any animal would be recognizable. I would love the name Pioneers. but with Denver having that nickname, i'm sure it wouldn't be an option. If we're going to stick with the theme of trying to honor or recognize something North Dakota in the new nickname, Pioneers would honor the people that settled north Dakota. Plus they're the ancestors of a lot of us. People that came here 130 + years ago with virtually nothing, and survived their first winter or two living in a sod house on the river banks...eventually developing our cities, and state. Brave, courageous, and a no quit attitude. But, I know it'll never fly....we'll end up with something that sucks instead.

Most people stopped on the street can't name the leader of the house or senate.... I doubt they know the actual history of 1200 plains cowboys that fought in the Spanish American war. The 18 - 22 year old demographic will go to the innuendo I was referring to in a landslide.

Thanks for the link. I think that article proves why Fullerton is being proactive, rather than pulling a Viverito and burying his head in the sand.

Lol! None of my ideas are going to work!

How about the Green and Shiite?

Most of the country has never heard of the Rough Riders. But modern culture is certainly aware of the sexual innuendo associated with those two words. We already have one perverse nickname in the state with the Bi-son; lets not make it two.

I would sure love to see Memorial renovated. Enter the bison faithful, refuting FBS talk in 3....2....1....

Whatever the new nickname is, it will suck compared to Sioux. So if we absolutely have to even have a nickname, lets go with: Here comes your University of North Dakota New Nickname Sucks! It would at least reflect the majority's feelings. I could see myself purchasing a sweatshirt saying UND New Nickname Sucks, long before I'd buy a rough rider sweatshirt.

We got spirit, yes we do, we got spirit, cuz they took Sioux.

What if the gods protest the name?

Well said, Chewey. They're dragging their feet, and with good reason. I would like to see some data proving not having an official nickname is detrimental to a university.

UND Fighting Owls. "Here we go hooters, here we go!" <clap clap>

Lol! I know they won, but did the Trojans cover the spread?

The difference is those words/names evolved new meanings after they were chosen as nicknames. No one would even consider Trojans or beavers as a new nickname now.

That's a great idea....might as well make some dough off naming rights. UND Budweiser Clydesdales works for me.

So they're going to poll 3rd graders for the new nickname? WTF.

Lets go with the UND Straightsons. When playing our old conference foe from Fargo....well, you figure out the rest.

Maybe they'll try rehire bob entzion.

Anyone still have small man syndrome?

That's a great story! And no doubt true...but you forgot the ending, where the sheep takes off its disguise to reveal its true identity; Bob Entzion.

Pretty clear the abbreviation DI is short for Dementia #1 in Fargo.

How about the "Moratoriums?"

Lets hold a "get your focking facts straight parade" alongside the tard march on Friday.