JohnboyND7 Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 Additionally, note the top line of this PDF from fightingsioux.com: http://www.fightings...ads1/340779.pdf "The Interlocking ND mark must always be used in conjunction with another University of North Dakota trademark as illustrated with these examples." http://www.nd.edu/~observer/09241999/News/0.html Looks like Notre Dame has rights to theirs. It is different than UND's, not much, but when it comes to sports logos, noticable differences probably have to count. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEdway Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 The Green Hornets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zonadub Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 The Green Hornets. Sacramento State is already the Hornets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mizzou/sioux Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 Sadly, neither of those are an option. Sadly, I have to agree. Considering the fact that the powers that be have managed to leverage their way or the highway, I think it would be pretty much fruitless to pour any more money (like pouring sand down a rathole) into the fight. I'd go with Nokotas for a new nickname as a first choice. Consider this, we could revise the school song to go with lyrics like this: "Fight on true, We're all for you, We're thousands of strong and loyal souls, We know you'll win every game you're in, No matter how distant the goal, And as we go, we'll show each foe, That we're the toughest team between the poles, We're rough and tough it's true, But we're sportsment through and through, We're the Nokotas of North Dakota U." What do you think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mizzou/sioux Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 On a side note, has anyone ever looked up roughrider in a slang or urban dictionary context? Yikes. Some truth to this; a word of caution. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goon Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 I like Goon's as a nickname. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mizzou/sioux Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 USC seems to do OK with Trojans. So then, when UND plays USC, the announcer can say at the opening: "Good afternoon, folks, here we are at the Los Angeles Coliseum where the Bare Backs are scheduled to meet the Trojans in what promises to be an oustanding non-conference affair..." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mizzou/sioux Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 Just use "North Dakota" as was the planbefore the rocket scientists from the ND legislature chimed in. Then let sometime pass, heal the wounds, only then consider a new nickname. Insist that itbe as unique as was �The Fighting Sioux." Let it be simple yet clever.Looking at some of the suggestions � "Sharp Tails"? That ain't bad.Norse, Norsemen? Good but already used so no can do. It wasn't onlyScandinavians to come here, plenty of Germans too, �Teutons" would worksthere, tribal, fierce, successful, or "Goths", Germanic tribal peopleoriginating in southern Scandinavia.Sod Busters? Has potential. Rough Riders? Popular but been done, but along thatline how about the "Teddy's" or the "TR's" for our favoriteadopted son, the number one Rough Rider? As for �Roughnecks� that could be it,but having worked in the oilfield, I gotta tell ya the �Roustabouts� are theunsung heroes who can do anything. How about the "Allies"? Or somesynonym as we are a diverse people working together. Hell, it goes on and on.What ever it becomes, copyright it for UND use only. But for now, just plainol' "North Dakota" works for me. Andwhile time passes, it may be our Sioux brethren who broker the successfulreturn of the "Fighting Sioux". I see a problem with the Teddies. I can just see a headline in the Fargo Forum reading "Bison Pull Down Teddies." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mizzou/sioux Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 �Predators� After all, we train the pilots. Could also go with Drones, but that would have negative connotations as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sicatoka Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 If "Rough Riders" were to come to pass the slang reference to the team would be "Bully!" ... hence the Bullys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sicatoka Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 No Predators - too scary for the elitist faculty No Drones - too boring If you want the UAV spin go to the MQ-9 "Reaper" coming to GFAFB. You can spin that to the state's ag history and the UAVs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mizzou/sioux Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 No Predators - too scary for the elitist faculty No Drones - too boring If you want the UAV spin go to the MQ-9 "Reaper" coming to GFAFB. You can spin that to the state's ag history and the UAVs. Could we then possibly be known as the Grim Reapers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siouxperfan7 Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 I think a great name that UND could use would be the Thunderbirds. Yes I do realize that out new Big Sky rival is also called the Thunderbirds, but I think that it would be appropriate considering it is a mythical being that is in Lakota Sioux folklore. Not sure how the NCAA would respond to a nickname that has native american roots, but it Southern Utah can use it, then I wouold assume we could too. It is a shame if we have to lose the name 'Fighting Sioux." But I think a great way to honor the Sioux people in our new name is to use a figure from their culture. That is what this is all about. Having a name that honors the Sioux nations of our state. Choosing a name that does so would be the best way to go in my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sicatoka Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 Could we then possibly be known as the Grim Reapers? The black (alternate) jerseys could be a lot of fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darell1976 Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 Could we then possibly be known as the Grim Reapers? Don't fear the reaper http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=AUO_5EALZoM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zonadub Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 The black (alternate) jerseys could be a lot of fun. talk about scaring the elitist faculty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sicatoka Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 Don't fear the reaper http://www.youtube.c...e&v=AUO_5EALZoM There's a reason BOC says "Don't fear the reaper" --> Sooner or later the Reaper takes all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrishSiouxFan Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 Personally, I like the name "Aviators" or the "Aves" for short. I definitely do not want to share a nick name with another school, we're better than that. "Rough Riders" isn't a bad name either although I know many on this board are concerned about the local high school sharing the same name, we could always ask them to change it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darell1976 Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 What if UND was the RoughRiders and Red River changed their name to the Riders. That could work and would be more acceptable maybe with Central alumn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawkster Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 What if UND was the RoughRiders and Red River changed their name to the Riders. That could work and would be more acceptable maybe with Central alumn I'm not so sure it would be acceptable to Central. Why would they want to change their name, especially since they had it first. I really think we need to abandon the idea of using Rough Riders and search for something else. I'm still pulling for Nokotas or Nokes for short. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrishSiouxFan Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 I'm not so sure it would be acceptable to Central. Why would they want to change their name, especially since they had it first. I really think we need to abandon the idea of using Rough Riders and search for something else. I'm still pulling for Nokotas or Nokes for short. So because a high school uses Rough Riders UND should abandon the idea? Although I can appreciate the originality of the Nokotas idea I wonder if it has too much native american connotation to it (I realize a nakota is a horse)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigskyvikes Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 Outlaws! Fighting Outlaws! Hawks! Fighting Hawks! Fighting Eagles! With a killer eagle getting ready to grab something with its mean looking claws stretched out! Yes I know who else has eagles. Force! Fighting Force! My favorite is ********NORTHSTARS********** Und Northstars! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrishSiouxFan Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 Outlaws! Fighting Outlaws! Hawks! Fighting Hawks! Fighting Eagles! With a killer eagle getting ready to grab something with its mean looking claws stretched out! Yes I know who else has eagles. Force! Fighting Force! My favorite is ********NORTHSTARS********** Und Northstars! I do like the Out Laws, the rough necks wouldn't be bad either. I believe North Stars is a reference to the state of Minnesota so that wouldn't be acceptable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Let'sGoHawks! Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 I do like the Out Laws, the rough necks wouldn't be bad either. I believe North Stars is a reference to the state of Minnesota so that wouldn't be acceptable. You are correct. How about the UND Peace for "Peace Garden State" and to appease all the PC ultra liberal hippie idiots out there! Peace, man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMSioux Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 Rumor has it that it's decided and It's gonna be the Roughriders, those who live outside Grand Forks won't know and won't care that a local high school has the same nicknames. That isn't uncommon around the country. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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