ScottM Posted June 14, 2012 Posted June 14, 2012 I still have to trot out "old reliable". With changing demographics, we'd have "the minority thing" going too in a few decades. 1 Quote
jdub27 Posted June 14, 2012 Posted June 14, 2012 Maybe its because I'm watching the Euro Cup, but I sorta like the sound of The University of North Dakota United- no way does the NCAA have any issues or any of the PC crowd for that matter... Interesting. The logo could be some sort of shield/crest with references to the state's/University's history. If done right, I could see that being a possibility. Quote
yzerman19 Posted June 14, 2012 Posted June 14, 2012 He said weasel, not monkey that hangs around with a man in a yellow hat! 1 Quote
yzerman19 Posted June 14, 2012 Posted June 14, 2012 Interesting. The logo could be some sort of shield/crest with references to the state's/University's history. If done right, I could see that being a possibility. United could be a loose reference to how we move on from this as well... Quote
jdub27 Posted June 14, 2012 Posted June 14, 2012 United could be a loose reference to how we move on from this as well... I agree, was just trying to visual what would go on the jersey's and uniforms. Quote
KoolGuy2K Posted June 17, 2012 Posted June 17, 2012 I think a new great nickname would be the "Flatlanders". Because we live in a very flat area and it would be about the people that live here. You could get Bennet Brien to make the logo and have it look very similar to the Sioux logo. Quote
bincitysioux Posted June 17, 2012 Posted June 17, 2012 Reapers has been the most promising alternative that I have heard so far. However, I'd prefer to just go with North Dakota for as long as possible even beyond the 3 year "cooling off" period. Quote
Siouxperfan7 Posted June 17, 2012 Posted June 17, 2012 Reapers has been the most promising alternative that I have heard so far. However, I'd prefer to just go with North Dakota for as long as possible even beyond the 3 year "cooling off" period. Can't. Settlement agreement says we need to pick a new name. My bet is since the NCAA could care less about the laws we pass about the nickname, they probably aren;t going to let us go till 2015 without a nickname. Quote
GeauxSioux Posted June 19, 2012 Posted June 19, 2012 I see that Dubuque uses the name, but let me throw it out there for possibilities... Mystiques. 1: an air or attitude of mystery and reverence developing around something or someone 2: the special esoteric skill essential in a calling or activity also ...an aura of mystery or mystical power surrounding a particular occupation or pursuit: the mystique of nuclear science. Quote
2ndGenSiouxFan Posted June 19, 2012 Posted June 19, 2012 Not that it matters, but I really hope we do not end up with an animal, conceptual (wild, heat, thunder, force from the north), or otherwise lame logo/mascot. Also, personally I like the 'Stars' the best of anything I've heard thus far, the question is, does the NHL own rights to the name, or just the image that the North Stars used to use? Just curious to know if anyone has any insight on this...Our colors match this VERY well... Quote
Hayduke Posted June 19, 2012 Posted June 19, 2012 Since, pink IS one of our school colors, how about the "Fighting Flamingos"? See? It's got a aviation tie-in! Just gotta get permission from that squadron! Or, the "Fighting Fornicators"? Sorry, can't show you a cartoon drawing of that... Or, the "Fighting Flanigans"? We can pick up on the interlocking ND and confuse the Hell outta the Notre Dame fans! 1 Quote
GeauxSioux Posted June 19, 2012 Posted June 19, 2012 Or, the "Fighting Flanigans"? We can pick up on the interlocking ND and confuse the Hell outta the Notre Dame fans! You are making my gut hurt from laughing. :lol: Quote
Hayduke Posted June 19, 2012 Posted June 19, 2012 You are making my gut hurt from laughing. :lol: Just trying to work in "Fighting" with our new nickname! Quote
Hayduke Posted June 19, 2012 Posted June 19, 2012 I found this: We could be the "Fighting Dasher Dancers" and use him as our mascot! Quote
bincitysioux Posted June 19, 2012 Posted June 19, 2012 I know this would likely be very unpopular due to Minnesota connections and un-originality, but I think Fighting Saints has a nice ring to it. Quote
Siouxperfan7 Posted June 19, 2012 Posted June 19, 2012 I know this would likely be very unpopular due to Minnesota connections and un-originality, but I think Fighting Saints has a nice ring to it. I am wondering if they will pick a nome with "fighting" in it. I guess it would be a way to keep at least a little bit of the name. Not sure if they will pick a nickname beginning with "S" either. I guess we could be the "Fighting S_____ (S word). that way it will at least sound similar. "Here's your University of North Dakota Fighting Saints Scoring"!!! Has an OK ring to it I guess. Quote
GeauxSioux Posted June 19, 2012 Posted June 19, 2012 I know this would likely be very unpopular due to Minnesota connections and un-originality, but I think Fighting Saints has a nice ring to it. Could we use the fleur de lis as my favorite NFL team does? Quote
Hayduke Posted June 19, 2012 Posted June 19, 2012 Could we use the fleur de lis as my favorite NFL team does? Sure. Just no bounty programs, okay? Quote
GeauxSioux Posted June 19, 2012 Posted June 19, 2012 Sure. Just no bounty programs, okay? Man, that story just won't end. It has been a long off season on the Gulf Coast. (In my best Cliff Clavin voice) Little known fact... the Saints colors black and gold are due to oil being called "black gold". With all of the oil in ND, trot out a new name Saints with black and gold..... or not. Quote
Siouxperfan7 Posted June 19, 2012 Posted June 19, 2012 Sidenote from the topic, but what is the Raph Engelstad Arena goin to do about their official logo? It has a predominant Sioux logo in the middle of it? They are a private entitiy not onwed by the University. Wonder what they will do there? Quote
Hayduke Posted June 19, 2012 Posted June 19, 2012 Sidenote from the topic, but what is the Raph Engelstad Arena goin to do about their official logo? It has a predominant Sioux logo in the middle of it? They are a private entitiy not onwed by the University. Wonder what they will do there? I think the NCAA said they would have flexibility with the arena, etc. on "historical" symbols. I don't know if that would be considered historical. I would imagine that the big glowing Sioux sign's days are numbered. Just an opinion on what will happen... Quote
Dustin Posted June 19, 2012 Posted June 19, 2012 Can't. Settlement agreement says we need to pick a new name. My bet is since the NCAA could care less about the laws we pass about the nickname, they probably aren;t going to let us go till 2015 without a nickname. I do believe that UND was in full compliance with the NCAA during the time the nickname was retired (Jan - Feb 2012). Quote
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