bison73 Posted March 6, 2015 Posted March 6, 2015 I'll try make an analogy you might understand. Back when you were in the residence halls at ndsu, nearly everyone had their pet goat living in their door room. Unfortunately, yours died. ndsu ordered you to get a new goat, or you would be kicked out of school. But you did not want to bother with a new goat. And as you pointed out to the administration, your best friend JimBob across the hall did not have a goat, yet he was allowed to live in the dorms and not get kicked out of school. The End. Such a shame you couldnt answer my Slippery Rock question in a civil manner. I was being serious. I didnt know if you were being facetious with the Slippery analogy. I do agree with your premise that the NCAA requires a new nick name and that was their intent so Sioux couldnt be used anymore. Quote
westsidesioux Posted March 6, 2015 Posted March 6, 2015 I'll try make an analogy you might understand. Back when you were in the residence halls at ndsu, nearly everyone had their pet goat living in their door room. Unfortunately, yours died. ndsu ordered you to get a new goat, or you would be kicked out of school. But you did not want to bother with a new goat. And as you pointed out to the administration, your best friend JimBob across the hall did not have a goat, yet he was allowed to live in the dorms and not get kicked out of school. The End. I can't stop laughing...this is the funniest thing I've read in some time. Kudos Quote
TBR Posted March 6, 2015 Posted March 6, 2015 There is a phonetically similar word to Aces that the NDSU and UM fans...well never mind. Quote
MafiaMan Posted March 6, 2015 Posted March 6, 2015 There is a phonetically similar word to Aces that the NDSU and UM fans...well never mind. Good catch. I guess we're back to square one and either Sundogs or Sun Dogs. Quote
Hockeygirl97 Posted March 6, 2015 Posted March 6, 2015 What about Raging Ringnecks? Pheasants aren't very tough though. but you could give him an Aviator hat, a plane and some hellfire missles. Quote
Hockeygirl97 Posted March 6, 2015 Posted March 6, 2015 Or Screaming Sky Cats. Whether it's an actual Bobcat or a Mountain Lion, I don't know. Quote
passit_offthegoalie Posted March 6, 2015 Posted March 6, 2015 The Satans. Am I right, fellow DLers? Quote
westsidesioux Posted March 6, 2015 Posted March 6, 2015 Could go the route of the New Britian Rock Cats...they are moving to Hartford? and one option for a new nickname there is "Yard Goats." Might inspire lust from the AC though... Quote
MafiaMan Posted March 6, 2015 Posted March 6, 2015 The Satans. Am I right, fellow DLers? Greatest. High school. Nickname. Ever. Quote
teck14 Posted March 6, 2015 Posted March 6, 2015 How bout the University of North Dakota Fighting NCAA SUCKS. And our logo can be a giant NCAA logo with a red cross through it. Can throw the interlocking ND on the jersey for good measure. 2 Quote
teck14 Posted March 6, 2015 Posted March 6, 2015 Greatest. High school. Nickname. Ever. True that...don't tell the NCAA though. They might find that hostile and go after the high school. NCAA over stepping their power....never heard of that before..... Quote
Siouxphan27 Posted March 6, 2015 Posted March 6, 2015 Such a shame you couldnt answer my Slippery Rock question in a civil manner. I was being serious. I didnt know if you were being facetious with the Slippery analogy. I do agree with your premise that the NCAA requires a new nick name and that was their intent so Sioux couldnt be used anymore. I had explained what Slippery Rock uses for a nickname. (Rock) You then, asked me if the ncaa ever considered their name hostile and abusive. I interpreted that as a rhetorical, smart aleck question. I responded in kind. I refuse to believe that anyone with the cognitive ability to log on to a website would be unsure if a rock- regardless of its adhesive properties- was considered hostile and abusive. This is off topic anyway. I'll let it stay on course with all these "great" nicknames everyone is coming up with. ;-) Quote
Shawn-O Posted March 6, 2015 Posted March 6, 2015 I had explained what Slippery Rock uses for a nickname. (Rock) You then, asked me if the ncaa ever considered their name hostile and abusive. I interpreted that as a rhetorical, smart aleck question. I responded in kind. I refuse to believe that anyone with the cognitive ability to log on to a website would be unsure if a rock- regardless of its adhesive properties- was considered hostile and abusive. This is off topic anyway. I'll let it stay on course with all these "great" nicknames everyone is coming up with. ;-) I thought it was a great story. Keep up the Siouxper work. Quote
Sodbuster Posted March 6, 2015 Posted March 6, 2015 Frost Heaves.......the now non-existing ABA team wouldn't care. Quote
bison73 Posted March 6, 2015 Posted March 6, 2015 I had explained what Slippery Rock uses for a nickname. (Rock) You then, asked me if the ncaa ever considered their name hostile and abusive. I interpreted that as a rhetorical, smart aleck question. I responded in kind. I refuse to believe that anyone with the cognitive ability to log on to a website would be unsure if a rock- regardless of its adhesive properties- was considered hostile and abusive. This is off topic anyway. I'll let it stay on course with all these "great" nicknames everyone is coming up with. ;-) Misunderstanding on both sides. mea cupla. Quote
The Sicatoka Posted March 6, 2015 Posted March 6, 2015 Frost Heaves.......the now non-existing ABA team wouldn't care. At the thought of that I got dry heaves. Quote
Fetch Posted March 6, 2015 Posted March 6, 2015 How bout the University of North Dakota Fighting NCAA SUCKS. And our logo can be a giant NCAA logo with a red cross through it. Can throw the interlocking ND on the jersey for good measure. I say that often Quote
Siouxperfan7 Posted March 26, 2015 Posted March 26, 2015 Get your vote in!! http://www.grandforksherald.com/news/3708146-submissions-new-und-nickname-accepted-throughout-april Quote
jdub27 Posted March 26, 2015 Posted March 26, 2015 Voting/suggestions don't start until April 1. Guessing UND will have something on their website to offer suggestions. Quote
The Sicatoka Posted March 26, 2015 Posted March 26, 2015 Suggestions may be anonymous, and there will be a screening process for suggestions already trademarked or deemed inappropriate. gfhockey is out before he was ever in. 1 Quote
4evrSIOUX Posted March 26, 2015 Posted March 26, 2015 It doesnt matter what the new nickname is, they are all going to stink because its not "fighting Sioux" . I know some are going to say "move on" and eventually I will get there, but realize for some offf us this is a grieving process for other reasons. Both my parents passed away and were die hard Sioux fans. My father was very involved in the community, was an adjunct professor and involved in many community endeavors. My parents bled green and loved their "fighting Sioux". For me, the loss of the name is like losing them again. I will support the University and the athletes, but it will take for me to buy into the logo change. Quote
jimdahl Posted March 26, 2015 Posted March 26, 2015 140 character description? Votes will clearly be submitted via Twitter. 1 Quote
The Sicatoka Posted March 26, 2015 Posted March 26, 2015 The Kubler-Ross Model: Denial Anger Bargaining Depression Acceptance I know as a fan base we're individually unique as to where each is at, but as a whole I think we're mainly through depression and moving into acceptance. Getting something (anything) new to rally around* and fully get out of depression is a key step to put the loss behind us as a whole. *You can't rally around a nothing because all it does is remind you what was there ... and depress you. Quote
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