82SiouxGuy Posted October 14, 2013 Posted October 14, 2013 Wow, I didn't realize Utah State needed NCAA approval to use 'Aggies' as their nickname. I blame distracted posting. It's kind of like texting while driving, I probably shouldn't be doing other things at the same time I'm posting. Quote
Cratter Posted October 18, 2013 Posted October 18, 2013 Interesting note. I just downloaded the UND iPhone app. When you check the scores it says "Sioux." Quote
Fetch Posted October 18, 2013 Posted October 18, 2013 How about Fighting Soup Or Fighting Super something Quote
YaneA Posted October 19, 2013 Posted October 19, 2013 Virg Foss' unscientific poll shows fans overwhelmingly in favor of going forward with No Nickname. Not surprised. One suggested "A Boy Named Sioux" for new goal song with fans shouting "my name is Sioux, how do you do" after each goal. Never get away with it. 2 Quote
Siouxman Posted October 19, 2013 Posted October 19, 2013 The nickname should be the Fighting Norse. It is the closest thing to Fighting Sioux. We wouldn't even have to create a new logo; we can continue using the interlocking ND. I can guarantee that will upset those of German heritage. Quote
Goon Posted October 19, 2013 Posted October 19, 2013 No nickname works for me, because the fans could say Sioux after North Dakota and, hence the name never goes away. Quote
runaroundsioux Posted October 19, 2013 Posted October 19, 2013 No nickname works for me, because the fans could say Sioux after North Dakota and, hence the name never goes away. That's why the powers that be will be hot to trot to get a new one. Quote
The Sicatoka Posted November 27, 2013 Posted November 27, 2013 Given the statue of Tatanka Yotanka (Sitting Bull), the warrior, on his horse, is still in front of REA ... Cavalry (from French cavalerie, cf. cheval 'horse') or horsemen were soldiers or warriors who fought mounted on horseback. Yes, Cavalry. Sitting Bull was cavalry. So was Teddy Roosevelt. Cavalry: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cavalry Quote
choyt3 Posted November 27, 2013 Posted November 27, 2013 Given the statue of Tatanka Yotanka (Sitting Bull), the warrior, on his horse, is still in front of REA ... Cavalry (from French cavalerie, cf. cheval 'horse') or horsemen were soldiers or warriors who fought mounted on horseback. Yes, Cavalry. Sitting Bull was cavalry. So was Teddy Roosevelt. Cavalry: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cavalry That's been my favorite since this BS took off again in the late 1990's. Quote
Siouxperfan7 Posted November 27, 2013 Posted November 27, 2013 Cavalry is my top choice as well. Substitute the Brien designed Sioux head for a profile of Teddy Roosevelt facing to the left an you are all set! Throw in a couple cris crossing swords below it and you got yourself a new logo!! 3 Quote
dagies Posted November 27, 2013 Posted November 27, 2013 A very acceptable choice IMO if you don't like my idea of the Iron Horses :-) However, I'd leave Teddy's image off and go with an anon cavalryman's image instead. Quote
UNDBIZ Posted November 27, 2013 Posted November 27, 2013 A very acceptable choice IMO if you don't like my idea of the Iron Horses :-) However, I'd leave Teddy's image off and go with an anon cavalryman's image instead. How about the His Horse Is Thunders Quote
dmksioux Posted November 27, 2013 Posted November 27, 2013 Accidentally deleted my post so a shortened version. Cavalry is ok but don't like The Cavs for short, which media and opponents will do. I do like Nokes as a shortened version of Nokota. The North Dakota Nokes has a good flow to it, IMO. My first choice is still Norse or Norsemen tho. :-) 1 Quote
Hayduke Posted November 27, 2013 Posted November 27, 2013 If I had to bet money, I'd put it on Roughriders. It's not my first choice, but then who in the heck is going to vote for "Screaming Weasels"... Quote
MafiaMan Posted November 27, 2013 Posted November 27, 2013 Accidentally deleted my post so a shortened version. Cavalry is ok but don't like The Cavs for short, which media and opponents will do. I do like Nokes as a shortened version of Nokota. The North Dakota Nokes has a good flow to it, IMO. My first choice is still Norse or Norsemen tho. :-) Yes, the Cleveland Cavaliers is a cool nickname...shortening that to Cleveland "Cavs" is just plain dumb. You can't be the Norsemen because that would create ambiguity with women's athletics. Norsemen and Norsewomen just will NOT happen, sorry. Quote
MafiaMan Posted November 27, 2013 Posted November 27, 2013 How about the His Horse Is Thunders University of North Dakota Thunder Horses? Quote
UNDBIZ Posted November 27, 2013 Posted November 27, 2013 Yes, the Cleveland Cavaliers is a cool nickname...shortening that to Cleveland "Cavs" is just plain dumb. You can't be the Norsemen because that would create ambiguity with women's athletics. Norsemen and Norsewomen just will NOT happen, sorry. The Lady Norse? Quote
UNDBIZ Posted November 27, 2013 Posted November 27, 2013 University of North Dakota Thunder Horses? I was attempting to reference Ron His Horse is Thunder, AKA thorn in Sioux nickname's side. Quote
UNDBIZ Posted November 27, 2013 Posted November 27, 2013 I think I could get behind Thunder Horses though..... Quote
SIOUXFAN97 Posted November 27, 2013 Posted November 27, 2013 The Lady Norse? just Fighting Norse??? why is everyone always addin men or man at the end? notre dame fighting irishmen?? Quote
The Sicatoka Posted November 27, 2013 Posted November 27, 2013 ... but then who in the heck is going to vote for "Screaming Weasels"... I had a bad case of "screaming weasel" one time. Fighting Squirrels! http://reorder-checks.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/bradford-fighting-squirrels.jpg Quote
The Sicatoka Posted November 27, 2013 Posted November 27, 2013 Cavalry is ok but don't like The Cavs for short, ... Which is why you start calling teams something to compensate ... UND running game -- Ground Cav! UND hockey -- Ice Cav! and of course ... UND passing game -- Air Cav! Cav alone is bad, so fix it. Quote
dmksioux Posted November 27, 2013 Posted November 27, 2013 Which is why you start calling teams something to compensate ... UND running game -- Ground Cav! UND hockey -- Ice Cav! and of course ... UND passing game -- Air Cav! Cav alone is bad, so fix it. That works for the hometown fans to a degree but I don't see opposing fans or media doing that. Much easier to say/type the Cavs. Quote
MafiaMan Posted December 4, 2013 Posted December 4, 2013 That works for the hometown fans to a degree but I don't see opposing fans or media doing that. Much easier to say/type the Cavs. I absolutely detest nicknames where the name is shortened to something that isn't even a word. For example, some of the worst jerseys of recent memory include the 1980's "CAVS" jerseys for Cleveland as well as the BOLTS jerseys that Tampa Bay wore and the SENS jerseys of the Ottawa Senators. Sens? Really? You would never call the Dodgers the Dods or the Braves the Bras, so why something as lame as Cavs? Yuck. Quote
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