The Sicatoka Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 But I think some other school in Grand Forks might just be using that name already. The whole idea of using Rough Riders should be dropped. Ames, IA: Iowa State Cyclones, Ames HS Little Cyclones Ft. Collins, CO: Colorado State Rams, Ft. Collins HS Lambkins* So don't say it can't work in Grand Forks, ND. And Rough Riders was put out there by Jesse Taken Alive and Phil Jackson. Thus that side of the aisle regarding the old moniker has given their imprimateur. *a lambkin is a young sheep (Ram or ewe) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sicatoka Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 Sica ur next....as for the reapers what would your logo look like? a scythe or a drone? The green jerseys would be an acknowledgement of the agrarian history. Probably a scythe motif. The home white jerseys would be a salute to the local folks (GFAFB and aviation): an MQ-9 motif. The black jerseys? I don't know, maybe something with this theme? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sicatoka Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 The new nickname needs to be something inspiring, and something that draws admiration and respect. I think picking RoughRiders would make it easier (not easy, just easier) to ease the pain of leaving Fighting Sioux in the past. North Dakotans disagree on a lot of things. Support for those brave enough to put their lives on the line to defend our freedom is as close to unanimous as it gets. And that's the angle you play up with "Rough Riders" (that and TR's time in ND). It makes "Military Appreciation Day" more important at UND. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VMeister Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 I'm with Blackheart. I like tsunami! Total destruction. Not sure how it would go over with the NCAA and the do-gooders. Could go with "Flood" and work in tsunami that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeauxSioux Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 Yes, but that would show disrespect and insensitivity to the victims of Tsunamis in Japan. Sorry. I like it too but it will not fly. If Hurricanes, Cyclones and Golden Hurricanes are okay, Tsunamis should be okay. Although, what would a logo look like? Would it be similar to Tulane's Green Wave? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siouxperfan7 Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 If Hurricanes, Cyclones and Golden Hurricanes are okay, Tsunamis should be okay. Although, what would a logo look like? Would it be similar to Tulane's Green Wave? Tsunami.....no. The logo would have to be green. Too much like Green Wave. EGFHS has that. We need to stay away from HS nicknames in the area...especially within 5 miled of campus!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackheart Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 And Rough Riders was put out there by Jesse Taken Alive and Phil Jackson. Thus that side of the aisle regarding the old moniker has given their imprimateur. sorry if I'm not too excited about any proposals from JTA or Phil Jackson... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeauxSioux Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 Didn't Dave Kolpack call UND North Dakota's flag ship a couple of weeks ago. Let's take his advice.... THE North Dakota Flagship. The logo could be the jolly roger. The hockey players could be called ice pirates. Basketball.. deck hands. The football team the crew, with lineman as the lubbers. And UND puts another opponent into Davy Jones locker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewey Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 And Rough Riders was put out there by Jesse Taken Alive and Phil Jackson. Thus that side of the aisle regarding the old moniker has given their imprimateur. For now. I bet there's a couple people out there just being trained to see how offensive Rough Riders would be. There's always going to be another JTA. Perhaps we should ask the TC to vote on that or have another pipe ceremony? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UNDBIZ Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 I don't understand the love for the name Tsunami (other than shortening it to Tsu). North Dakota is in the center of the continent. Tsunamis can't relate. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sicatoka Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 I don't understand the love for the name Tsunami (other than shortening it to Tsu). North Dakota is in the center of the continent. Tsunamis can't relate. It's simply phonetic love. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackheart Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 It's simply phonetic love. True dat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RRV Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 I'm pretty sure some folks on this board know the answer to my question. Is it more trouble than it's worth to go after a mascot/nickname that a professional sports team already uses in regards to approval/royalties/etc? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sicatoka Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 Is it more trouble than it's worth to go after a mascot/nickname that a professional sports team already uses in regards to approval/royalties/etc? I can't claim definitive knowledge, but it would seem reasonable to assume. Create your own unique moniker, logo, image and your ownership rights would seem easier to establish and claim and own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hayduke Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 Somebody mentioned the name "Wildfire", well this is what the Air Force Academy Stadium view looked like today... Yeah. Not a fan of the "Wildfire" name... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
108498 Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 thats where I got the name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darell1976 Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 I wonder if we can be called the UND Fighting U. (during our cool off period). That way they can say here come your Fighting U!!!!!!! University of North Dakota Fighting U scoring! Fight on U (instead of Fight on Sioux). Just having UND and nothing else isn't going to work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeauxSioux Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 I wonder if we can be called the UND Fighting U. (during our cool off period). That way they can say here come your Fighting U!!!!!!! University of North Dakota Fighting U scoring! Fight on U (instead of Fight on Sioux). Just having UND and nothing else isn't going to work. Careful, you may get Fetch excited. "U" ..... ewe..... sheep. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
108498 Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 I think we should do something that is known for north dakota ground hougs or Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dagies Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 I wonder if we can be called the UND Fighting U. (during our cool off period). That way they can say here come your Fighting U!!!!!!! University of North Dakota Fighting U scoring! Fight on U (instead of Fight on Sioux). Just having UND and nothing else isn't going to work. Hey, I like that. "The Fighting U" And then on the jersey we can put the initials FU. Just kidding. Seriously, I like that name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fetch Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 The Fighting Ewe ..............I like it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewey Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 I would bet that they're going to use "the Fighting Spirit" nickname. Totally lame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fightingsioux4life Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 I want to state this right now: If we are going to use the standard that says "If someone else is already using it, we can't", then we might as well shut this thread down now. We need to brainstorm all the best ideas and not worry if someone else is using it or not. That means..... North Stars or Stars is fair game. Roughriders is fair game. Tornadoes is fair game. Oilers is fair game. Miners is fair game. If that upsets some high school parents and/or fans, then so be it. I just want us to pick a name and logo that is marketable, gives us a solid identity and that doesn't "offend" the wrong people. I am so glad we have until 2015 to figure this one out. Deep Breath. End of Rant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zonadub Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 I want to state this right now: If we are going to use the standard that says "If someone else is already using it, we can't", then we might as well shut this thread down now. We need to brainstorm all the best ideas and not worry if someone else is using it or not. That means..... North Stars or Stars is fair game. Roughriders is fair game. Tornadoes is fair game. Oilers is fair game. Miners is fair game. If that upsets some high school parents and/or fans, then so be it. I just want us to pick a name and logo that is marketable, gives us a solid identity and that doesn't "offend" the wrong people. I am so glad we have until 2015 to figure this one out. Deep Breath. End of Rant. fair statement. any good nickname is already in use or was forcibly retired. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottM Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 I want to state this right now: If we are going to use the standard that says "If someone else is already using it, we can't", then we might as well shut this thread down now. We need to brainstorm all the best ideas and not worry if someone else is using it or not. That means..... North Stars or Stars is fair game. Roughriders is fair game. Tornadoes is fair game. Oilers is fair game. Miners is fair game. If that upsets some high school parents and/or fans, then so be it. I just want us to pick a name and logo that is marketable, gives us a solid identity and that doesn't "offend" the wrong people. I am so glad we have until 2015 to figure this one out. Deep Breath. End of Rant. Agreed. I like "Redskins" myself ... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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