ericpnelson Posted January 6, 2015 Posted January 6, 2015 So now the media makes a big deal out of the cost of finding a new nickname - and now UND is getting blased for allowing too much discussion on the process. I remember the issue of the expense of moving away from Fighting Sious was brought up very early in the discussion and the response from the liberals was that it needed to be done no matter what the cost. If you think this is expensive just wait until the cost for changing over to a new name and removing all references to it on campus come into play. The ones who forced this issue should be made to come up with the dough (not gonna happen) Speaking of dough - maybe some of the groups that pushed this so hard could have a fry bread fundraiser and donate the money to the cause? if there's one thing i've learned growing up in North Dakota, there is nothing that can't be fundraised via bake sale or pancake/sausage breakfast 1 Quote
jdub27 Posted January 6, 2015 Posted January 6, 2015 So now the media makes a big deal out of the cost of finding a new nickname - and now UND is getting blased for allowing too much discussion on the process. I remember the issue of the expense of moving away from Fighting Sious was brought up very early in the discussion and the response from the liberals was that it needed to be done no matter what the cost. If you think this is expensive just wait until the cost for changing over to a new name and removing all references to it on campus come into play. The ones who forced this issue should be made to come up with the dough (not gonna happen) Speaking of dough - maybe some of the groups that pushed this so hard could have a fry bread fundraiser and donate the money to the cause? This. Can't remember the number, but it was big. Price tag is only going to grow once they come up with a name as well. Quote
Siouxphan27 Posted January 6, 2015 Posted January 6, 2015 UND FIGHTING SOUS CHEFS. Throw a goofy white hat on the current logo, and we're done. Quote
Goon Posted January 6, 2015 Posted January 6, 2015 This. Can't remember the number, but it was big. Price tag is only going to grow once they come up with a name as well. $126,261.95 Quote
jdub27 Posted January 6, 2015 Posted January 6, 2015 $126,261.95 Well aware what the current price tag is. I'm talking about the estimates they had years ago when the nickname change was originally being debated I believe it included the process of coming up with a new one and implementation an changes across campus. It was (and will be) spendy. Quote
Goon Posted January 6, 2015 Posted January 6, 2015 Well aware what the current price tag is. I'm talking about the estimates they had years ago when the nickname change was originally being debated I believe it included the process of coming up with a new one and implementation an changes across campus. It was (and will be) spendy. Wasn't that in the 2-5 Million ball park? Quote
Siouxperfan7 Posted January 6, 2015 Posted January 6, 2015 http://sports.espn.go.com/ncaa/news/story?id=2628507 Sounds familiar!! After further research, I found this On March 11, 2011, it was announced that McMurry University's athletic teams would be known as the War Hawks. The new mascot was chosen after a nearly year-long search to find a new mascot to replace the former Indian mascot, which had been taken away by the NCAA in 2006. UND is going on 2+ years with no name. I sure hope we don't go the route of McMurry state and wait 5 years before the powers that be wise up and realize that no nickname is a bad idea. I really hope these committees are looking at what other schools that were forced to change their names did. I think a lot can be learned of what to do and not to do in the process. Quote
The Sicatoka Posted January 6, 2015 Posted January 6, 2015 I think a lot can be learned of what to do and not to do in the process. If the learning is "don't sit on your thumbs, delay, delay, delay, and spend a lot of money unnecessarily", they missed. Quote
Oxbow6 Posted January 6, 2015 Posted January 6, 2015 If the learning is "don't sit on your thumbs, delay, delay, delay, and spend a lot of money unnecessarily", they missed. Aren't you being a little harsh? Quote
Shawn-O Posted January 6, 2015 Posted January 6, 2015 First rule of government spending: Why do it right once when you can do it twice at double the cost? Quote
Goon Posted January 6, 2015 Posted January 6, 2015 First rule of government spending: Why do it right once when you can do it twice at double the cost? The government doesn't do anything on the cheap. Quote
Oxbow6 Posted January 6, 2015 Posted January 6, 2015 The government doesn't do anything on the cheap. That's putting it kindly.......... Quote
Redneksioux Posted January 6, 2015 Posted January 6, 2015 The affordable care act is known as obamacare. What should the new nickname process be tagged with? Kelley#%$? Sorry couldn't come up with anything that sounded good. maybe we should hire some pricey consultants to come up with a board who can determine a process to put a name to this fiasco in place;) 1 Quote
Chewey Posted January 6, 2015 Posted January 6, 2015 Keep the name "North Dakota" and there's no additional cost. Pretty simple, really. 1 Quote
Fetch Posted January 7, 2015 Posted January 7, 2015 Keep the name "North Dakota" and there's no additional cost. Pretty simple, really. & that is what the vast majority agree on 1 Quote
GeauxSioux Posted January 7, 2015 Posted January 7, 2015 & that is what the vast majority agree on You are missing out on a revenue stream of rolling out a new name/logo. Just "North Dakota" will be more difficult to market. Quote
GeauxSioux Posted January 7, 2015 Posted January 7, 2015 The affordable care act is known as obamacare. What should the new nickname process be tagged with? Kelley#%$? Sorry couldn't come up with anything that sounded good. maybe we should hire some pricey consultants to come up with a board who can determine a process to put a name to this fiasco in place;) Gruber. Quote
jdub27 Posted January 7, 2015 Posted January 7, 2015 & that is what the vast majority agree onThe survey results say otherwise. Curious what your basing your statement off of? Quote
Oxbow6 Posted January 7, 2015 Posted January 7, 2015 You are missing out on a revenue stream of rolling out a new name/logo. Just "North Dakota" will be more difficult to market. Yup.....if Sundogs or something similarly lame isn't implemented soon UND is going to miss out on the potential renuve from those looking for some new street cred college gear to wear in areas like Ferguson, Mo., the Hamptons and on the SR rez......... Quote
NoiseInsideMyHead Posted January 7, 2015 Posted January 7, 2015 Yup.....if Sundogs or something similarly lame isn't implemented soon UND is going to miss out on the potential renuve from those looking for some new street cred college gear to wear in areas like Ferguson, Mo., the Hamptons and on the SR rez......... And once the new gear catches on, it's only a matter of time until it ends up on the big screen... 1 Quote
Oxbow6 Posted January 7, 2015 Posted January 7, 2015 And once the new gear catches on, it's only a matter of time until it ends up on the big screen... True........and then with a boom in sales and revenue UND will at least have enough $$ to build its FBS FB stadium. I'm starting to see this all come together now! Quote
Fetch Posted January 7, 2015 Posted January 7, 2015 What names do u think will makes us all run out & buy ? Actually I'm amazed how many just ND items I'm seeing being worn Quote
NoiseInsideMyHead Posted January 7, 2015 Posted January 7, 2015 What names do u think will makes us all run out & buy ? Affliction. Quote
CMSioux Posted January 7, 2015 Posted January 7, 2015 The survey results say otherwise. Curious what your basing your statement off of? Really - I thought there was an equal amount who said stay North Dakota - it was only when the question was worded to say they HAD TO choose a nickname that a majority said move ahead - lie, damn lies and statistics. (Although I am quite confident there is no way they are going to let there be no nickname - there's plenty of advertising agencies waiting in line for that job.) Quote
darell1976 Posted January 7, 2015 Posted January 7, 2015 What names do u think will makes us all run out & buy ? Actually I'm amazed how many just ND items I'm seeing being worn Ask GF Central how much more money is coming in from Knights gear compared to just GFC gear of 1992-1994. People are buying just ND gear because Sioux gear is getting more and more scarce. You go to stores outside of the Sioux shop at the REA it's tough to find it. Quote
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