dagies Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 It's tough to be a Greek these days i guess. It's not just at UND: http://blog.startribune.com/sports/randball/tfd-illinois-fraternity-in-trouble-over-gut-the-gophers-sign Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siouxman Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 It's tough to be a Greek these days i guess. It's not just at UND: http://blog.startribune.com/sports/randball/tfd-illinois-fraternity-in-trouble-over-gut-the-gophers-sign Hmmmm......Wonder if there were any matching t-shirts to go with the sign. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irish Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 I'm a season ticket holder and Sioux Club member and I didn't get an email. Wow, they've been at it a short time and I already feel excluded. Nice work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darell1976 Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 It's tough to be a Greek these days i guess. It's not just at UND: http://blog.startribune.com/sports/randball/tfd-illinois-fraternity-in-trouble-over-gut-the-gophers-sign I am sure Mike Rand had a laugh when he did this story. He was my classmate at Grand Forks Central, and most likely still a Gopher hater. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackheart Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 This whole nickname process reminded of this... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMSioux Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 It's tough to be a Greek these days i guess. It's not just at UND: http://blog.startribune.com/sports/randball/tfd-illinois-fraternity-in-trouble-over-gut-the-gophers-sign So when do the Native American organizations storm the Illinois campus and threaten to send letters to all Native Americans warning them not to attend this school, demand that the campus be scrubbed of all Illini imagery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frozen4sioux Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 This whole nickname process reminded of this... Seriously laughed hard at that...may or may not have pee dribbled a bit I chuckled so heartily 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sicatoka Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 Who said we'll be stuck with some weather phenomena? Thundersnow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cratter Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 http://www.grandforksherald.com/content/athletes-faculty-weigh-und-nickname "Many students said they would want a new nickname to represent the state of North Dakota as a whole and give people something to stand behind and be proud of." At least they are getting the obvious things out of the way early. “It has to ensure a degree of respect and if there’s any form of discrimination that could come about as a result of it, it should be removed from the table,” Looks like all the names on this poll are out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UNDBIZ Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 http://www.grandforksherald.com/content/athletes-faculty-weigh-und-nickname "Many students said they would want a new nickname to represent the state of North Dakota as a whole and give people something to stand behind and be proud of." At least they are getting the obvious things out of the way early. “It has to ensure a degree of respect and if there’s any form of discrimination that could come about as a result of it, it should be removed from the table,” Looks like all the names on this poll are out! Unfortunately, I believe that leaves us with pride, spirit, and brave..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darell1976 Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 Unfortunately, I believe that leaves us with pride, spirit, and brave..... Braves-Bradley okay, Braves-Alcorn St no-no. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dagies Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 Ok, so here's an idea. IMO, the best logos are simple. For example, I think the Vikings have the best helmet in the NFL. Simple and straight forward. It's easily recognizable from a distance as well as still looks good close up. So, how about taking on the nickname of the "Black Stripes"? We're all familiar with the little black rectangle (censor bars) that censors out sensitive body parts on tv. Well, the NCAA censored UND's nickname. So we stick a simple black stripe on our football helmets and across the front of our hockey jerseys. Call ourselves the "Black Stripes" (hey, really think the "Red Sox" was all that cool when it was first proposed?). Simple, easy to recognize, unique, pokes a bit of a finger at the NCAA, non-offensive...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWSiouxMN Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 Unfortunately, I believe that leaves us with pride, spirit, and brave..... According to that guideline we can't use those either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sicatoka Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 So, how about taking on the nickname of the "Black Stripes"? Simple, easy to recognize, unique, pokes a bit of a finger at the NCAA, non-offensive...... You know, that's not bad. But which finger do you propose to show the NCAA? ... Wait ... maybe we need one of those "Black Stripes". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DamStrait Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 Ok, so here's an idea. IMO, the best logos are simple. For example, I think the Vikings have the best helmet in the NFL. Simple and straight forward. It's easily recognizable from a distance as well as still looks good close up. So, how about taking on the nickname of the "Black Stripes"? We're all familiar with the little black rectangle (censor bars) that censors out sensitive body parts on tv. Well, the NCAA censored UND's nickname. So we stick a simple black stripe on our football helmets and across the front of our hockey jerseys. Call ourselves the "Black Stripes" (hey, really think the "Red Sox" was all that cool when it was first proposed?). Simple, easy to recognize, unique, pokes a bit of a finger at the NCAA, non-offensive...... The University of North Dakota Redacted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siouxphan27 Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 Ok, so here's an idea. IMO, the best logos are simple. For example, I think the Vikings have the best helmet in the NFL. Simple and straight forward. It's easily recognizable from a distance as well as still looks good close up. So, how about taking on the nickname of the "Black Stripes"? We're all familiar with the little black rectangle (censor bars) that censors out sensitive body parts on tv. Well, the NCAA censored UND's nickname. So we stick a simple black stripe on our football helmets and across the front of our hockey jerseys. Call ourselves the "Black Stripes" (hey, really think the "Red Sox" was all that cool when it was first proposed?). Simple, easy to recognize, unique, pokes a bit of a finger at the NCAA, non-offensive...... Excellent idea! Works for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mksioux Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 http://www.grandforksherald.com/content/athletes-faculty-weigh-und-nickname “It has to ensure a degree of respect and if there’s any form of discrimination that could come about as a result of it, it should be removed from the table,” This is the problem I've been saying for years. The committee, and President Kelley, will be so averse to any form of controversy that might come from the new nickname, that it will be impossible for any decent nickname to come out of this process. If you look hard enough (which this committee certainly will), the vast majority of the nickname ideas on this thread could result in some form of controversy. For example, I think Norse, or some variation thereof, is one of the more popular options on this thread and among people I talk with that don't post here. But it will NEVER be chosen because any nickname of a group of people could be considered discriminatory or insensitive (even if that group isn't strongly opposed). As such, we're simply not going to end up with any group of people as a nickname, or anything that anyone on the fringe might find even remotely objectionable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runaroundsioux Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 This is the problem I've been saying for years. The committee, and President Kelley, will be so averse to any form of controversy that might come from the new nickname, that it will be impossible for any decent nickname to come out of this process. If you look hard enough (which this committee certainly will), the vast majority of the nickname ideas on this thread could result in some form of controversy. For example, I think Norse, or some variation thereof, is one of the more popular options on this thread and among people I talk with that don't post here. But it will NEVER be chosen because any nickname of a group of people could be considered discriminatory or insensitive (even if that group isn't strongly opposed). As such, we're simply not going to end up with any group of people as a nickname, or anything that anyone on the fringe might find even remotely objectionable. Black Stripes=Racist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackheart Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 Black Stripes=Racist How so? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigGame Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 Ok, so here's an idea. IMO, the best logos are simple. For example, I think the Vikings have the best helmet in the NFL. Simple and straight forward. It's easily recognizable from a distance as well as still looks good close up. So, how about taking on the nickname of the "Black Stripes"? We're all familiar with the little black rectangle (censor bars) that censors out sensitive body parts on tv. Well, the NCAA censored UND's nickname. So we stick a simple black stripe on our football helmets and across the front of our hockey jerseys. Call ourselves the "Black Stripes" (hey, really think the "Red Sox" was all that cool when it was first proposed?). Simple, easy to recognize, unique, pokes a bit of a finger at the NCAA, non-offensive...... Along the same lines we could be the blur or instead of stripes Black Box Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWSiouxMN Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 How so? While a stretch, I think the point was to show that if the name can be even have an inch of controversy, the committee won't accept it. Like names such as Spirit, Brave, and Pride can't be considered in the same light because they can be claimed racist/derogatory as well. A huge stretch but again..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zonadub Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 Blizzard here we come Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigGame Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 Blizzard here we come Here come you University of North Dakota Piles of Snirt! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siouxphan27 Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 How so? Mixed race zebras may be offended Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runaroundsioux Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 How so?In the context that the perpetually aggrieved might find it offensive to blacks. You think that's not possible. They went after Ol Miss because they decided it came from the name for a female house slave not that it was an affectionate name for University of MISSISSIPPI! I kid you not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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