siouxforcefans Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 I am the communications and marketing coordinator for the club. This made me laugh out loud - thanks! I needed that - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siouxfan512 Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 Uh ... there's a Native American on the selection committee. Toast. I guess we can't be the UND selection committee. Just joking around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sicatoka Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 ... and they tossed out "Black Stripes"! dagies! What happened? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oxbow6 Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 ... and they tossed out "Black Stripes"! dagies! What happened? Very offensive to convicts.......and zebras. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSSioux Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 Uh ... there's a Native American on the selection committee. Toast. He was placed on the committee (hand picked by President Kelley), as a native American who was against the "Fighting Sioux" sobriquet. You can form your own opinions why he did that, and not include a native American who was for the "Fighting Sioux" as well, but it is what it is. Everyone knew that the "Fighting Sioux" was gone, but I think he wanted to make a statement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fetch Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 What was wrong with Nodaks or Thunder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sicatoka Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 ... but I think he wanted to make a statement. That he likes to gloat? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darell1976 Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 What was wrong with Nodaks or Thunder RHHIT wouldn't like his name be a mascot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darell1976 Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 Arrowheads - Used by Native Americans Nokota - Horses; Horses were used by Native Americans Force - Native Americans could consider themselves a force. Big Green - A Native American has wore the color green at some point in time. Flickertail - Likely killed by a Native American at some point in time. UND - Attended by Native Americans This isn't looking good. North Dakota- Indian name better change the state name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sicatoka Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 North Dakota- Indian name better change the state name. HOLY COW! We can't have "North Dakota" as a nickname. It's the same as the retired name Fighting S-word --> an adjective followed by the name of ... a tribe. That violates the settlement agreement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darell1976 Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 HOLY COW! We can't have "North Dakota" as a nickname. It's the same as the retired name Fighting S-word --> an adjective followed by the name of ... a tribe. That violates the settlement agreement. So if we put Dakota on the football jerseys like the Carolina's do we would be in bad terms with the NCAA ....that would be interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siouxphan27 Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 We already are North Dakota, the University of North Dakota. I swear some people think that team that plays in the NCHC in Engelstad Arena is a sovereign entity and not the University of North Dakota's entrant into NCAA Division I ice hockey. Hint to those blinded by a nickname and logo: It is the University of North Dakota's entrant into NCAA Division I ice hockey. They already are "North Dakota". Nicknaming the team "North Dakota" is straight out of the Department of Redundancy Department. To clear up any confusion, I said, and meant, no nickname is needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UNDBIZ Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 What was wrong with Nodaks or Thunder I got the impression they were going in alphabetical order and only made it through the names starting with "g" 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sicatoka Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 So if we put Dakota on the football jerseys like the Carolina's do we would be in bad terms with the NCAA ....that would be interesting. Omaha gets away with it. Heck, Iowa gets away with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UNDErmines Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 By the time this is over, you guys will be begging for "Ermines". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siouxperfan7 Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 I got the impression they were going in alphabetical order and only made it through the names starting with "g" Yep. That's what the article said. They will go thru the rest at the next meeting. They have to sift thru a lot of crap!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sicatoka Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 By the time this is over, you guys will be begging for "Ermines". Any thoughts about how "UNDErmines" can also be written as "under-mines"? Freudian slip? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sicatoka Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 Sometimes I think we have to go back to "English Language 101" so, ... A nickname is "a name added to or substituted for the proper name of a person, place, etc., as in affection, ridicule, or familiarity." * Proper name: University of North Dakota Nickname: Maybe that's the solution: All that's in the "nickname" space right now is white space. University of North Dakota White Space No, wait, clearly racist. * "nickname", Oxford English Dictionary (online ed.), retrieved September 26, 2011 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frozen4sioux Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 So if we put Dakota on the football jerseys like the Carolina's do we would be in bad terms with the NCAA ....that would be interesting. As is Minnesota.... In fact their football team uses Ski-u-mah.....an Indian saying ON THEIR HELMETS. So in essence the once great and mighty UMtc is in violation of not only NCAA policy but by the rules of the university are forbidden to play with themselves....er is it play themselves, or itself.. I'm confused. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmksioux Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 RHHIT wouldn't like his name be a mascot. UND Thunder Horse!?! Not bad... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UNDErmines Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 Any thoughts about how "UNDErmines" can also be written as "under-mines"? Freudian slip? Actually, it was that very kernal of thought that started the whole Ermine movement. As I mentioned in my suggestion to the clearly overmatched committee, it's not just a great mascot, but it's also delightfully Machiavellian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackheart Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 Actually, it was that very kernal of thought that started the whole Ermine movement. As I mentioned in my suggestion to the clearly overmatched committee, it's not just a great mascot, but it's also delightfully Machiavellian.And a weasel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWSiouxMN Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 Sometimes I think we have to go back to "English Language 101" so, ... A nickname is "a name added to or substituted for the proper name of a person, place, etc., as in affection, ridicule, or familiarity." * Proper name: University of North Dakota Nickname: Maybe that's the solution: All that's in the "nickname" space right now is white space. University of North Dakota White Space No, wait, clearly racist. * "nickname", Oxford English Dictionary (online ed.), retrieved September 26, 2011 Sic you are a genius! Blank Space! Bring in T-Swift to sing the anthem from time to time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sicatoka Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 And a weasel Dead weasel. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Tanned-White-Ermine-Hides-Fur-Coats-Trapping-Furs-1-Skins-12-to-15-Slights-/151650957972 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sicatoka Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 Sic you are a genius! Well ... yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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