UND-RedSox fan Posted June 10, 2015 Posted June 10, 2015 We're on a crash course to be on this list: http://keepingscore.blogs.time.com/2009/05/17/top-10-worst-college-team-names/slide/uc-santa-cruz-banana-slugs/ If we could have came up with a name half as cool as Dirtbags for a baseball team then we would have been in a good place. Quote
jdub27 Posted June 10, 2015 Posted June 10, 2015 Why would they do it again in 5 years. If they choose North Dakota, thats what it will be. That's funny. I'm sure going forward with no nickname, more or less giving the blessing to continue to use Fighting Sioux as the de facto nickname, won't continue to cause issues for the University. If they don't fill the void with something, fans will continue to use the most convenient thing available to do so. The last few years, when UND has had no nickname, is empirical evidence of that. Sure, there will be people that continue to live in the past, but the majority will move on when given the opportunity to do so. There are already many examples of this. And no, moving on does not mean forgetting or disregarding the past, it means UND moving forward, trying to remove itself from a situation that is a net negative for the University. 1 2 Quote
Cratter Posted June 10, 2015 Posted June 10, 2015 (edited) I'm thinking something like the old NFL Broncos logo with a cowboy holding on. Be pretty badass. Roughrider: One who breaks in untamed horses. Edited June 10, 2015 by Cratter Quote
Oxbow6 Posted June 10, 2015 Posted June 10, 2015 This is what happens when you are in your 7th year at RRHS............and still classified as just a Jr. Quote
dmksioux Posted June 10, 2015 Posted June 10, 2015 Visited with someone who is pretty close to a committee member. During our visit, I was told the reason for three variations of Hawks is due to "consultant recommendations." According to whatever studies they've done on these situations before, birds/Hawks tend to be a preference or nice "neutral" solution. Quote
scpa0305 Posted June 10, 2015 Posted June 10, 2015 I'm thinking something like the old NFL Broncos logo with a cowboy holding on. Be pretty badass. So are we going to have a different logo than Red River...but the same name? Quote
The Sicatoka Posted June 10, 2015 Posted June 10, 2015 I'm thinking something like the old NFL Broncos logo with a cowboy holding on. Be pretty badass. There's a US postage stamp from 1948 that would be a good logo basis also. 1 Quote
Cratter Posted June 10, 2015 Posted June 10, 2015 Visited with someone who is pretty close to a committee member. During our visit, I was told the reason for three variations of Hawks is due to "consultant recommendations." According to whatever studies they've done on these situations before, birds/Hawks tend to be a preference or nice "neutral" solution. Someone post the Herald article: Removed native names become color with animal. Mostly a bird. That consultant needs new material. Quote
obborg Posted June 10, 2015 Posted June 10, 2015 It's a nickname adopted by the state. Thus.... official. What is meant here by "adopted?" Quote
Cratter Posted June 10, 2015 Posted June 10, 2015 So are we going to have a different logo than Red River...but the same name? Great detective work there ace. Quote
The Sicatoka Posted June 10, 2015 Posted June 10, 2015 Visited with someone who is pretty close to a committee member. During our visit, I was told the reason for three variations of Hawks is due to "consultant recommendations." According to whatever studies they've done on these situations before, birds/Hawks tend to be a preference or nice "neutral" solution. That's what you get from consultants. Miami University Redskins Red Hawks Dickinson State Savages Blue Hawks Indiana U of Pennsylvania Indians Crimson Hawks Chowan University Braves Hawks Martin Methodist College Indians Red Hawks Seattle University Chieftains Red Hawks Southeast Missouri State University Indians Red Hawks Consultant Template: 1. < insert school name here >< line out Native related name here >< insert primary school color here > Hawks 2. Charge outrageous sum of cash for "market research" and such. 2 Quote
Cratter Posted June 10, 2015 Posted June 10, 2015 What is meant here by "adopted?" The official North Dakota state website saying Roughriders is a nickname of the state. Quote
scpa0305 Posted June 10, 2015 Posted June 10, 2015 Great detective work there ace. Might look kind of funny to the locals. You seem like a nice guy. Quote
Oxbow6 Posted June 10, 2015 Posted June 10, 2015 That's what you get from consultants. Miami University RedMen Red Hawks Dickinson State Savages Blue Hawks Consultant Template: 1. < insert school name here >< line out Native related name here >< insert primary school color here > Hawks 2. Charge outrageous sum of cash for "market research" and such. I'm definitely in the wrong career field................. If the nickname is ultimately (any color) Hawks I'll be so disapppointed. Quote
UNDBIZ Posted June 10, 2015 Posted June 10, 2015 What is meant here by "adopted?" Used by the state in an official capacity. Quote
Cratter Posted June 10, 2015 Posted June 10, 2015 That's what you get from consultants. Miami University RedMen Red Hawks Dickinson State Savages Blue Hawks Consultant Template: 1. < insert school name here >< line out Native related name here >< insert primary school color here > Hawks 2. Charge outrageous sum of cash for "market research" and such. They ran out of eagle names so they switched to hawks. Quote
dmksioux Posted June 10, 2015 Posted June 10, 2015 That's what you get from consultants. Miami University RedMen Red Hawks Dickinson State Savages Blue HawksConsultant Template: 1. < insert school name here >< line out Native related name here >< insert primary school color here > Hawks 2. Charge outrageous sum of cash for "market research" and such. If it's a variation of Hawk, I hope it becomes Thunder Hawks if for nothing else, to see all the "alternative" Thunder Hawk gear that will surface...ie using Sitting Bull's friend as the logo... Quote
The Sicatoka Posted June 10, 2015 Posted June 10, 2015 I'm definitely in the wrong career field................. If the nickname is ultimately (any color) Hawks I'll be so disapppointed. I've added to that list since, and a couple schools (I didn't list these) broke the mold and went with "Sky" or "River" instead of < color > Hawks. Talk about "on the edge" consulting work there. Another, Arkansas State Indians Red Wolves, followed the pattern but went "Wolves", not "Hawks". Quote
obborg Posted June 10, 2015 Posted June 10, 2015 The official North Dakota state website saying Roughriders is a nickname of the state. That part I have no issue with. But it is not the official nickname. Why so much resistance to simple fact? Quote
Hayduke Posted June 10, 2015 Posted June 10, 2015 No, just a child throwing a tantrum. Exactly. Quote
Oxbow6 Posted June 10, 2015 Posted June 10, 2015 I've added to that list since, and a couple schools (I didn't list these) broke the mold and went with "Sky" or "River" instead of < color > Hawks. Talk about "on the edge" consulting work there. Another, Arkansas State Indians Red Wolves, followed the pattern but went "Wolves", not "Hawks". So which do you perfer......Red Cocks or Green Cocks? Simple question................. Quote
Cratter Posted June 10, 2015 Posted June 10, 2015 That part I have no issue with. But is is not the official nickname. Why so much resistance to simple fact? You're right its not. I never said it was. Quote
UNDBIZ Posted June 10, 2015 Posted June 10, 2015 So which do you perfer......Red Cocks or Green Cocks? Simple question................. If you have either, see a medical professional immediately. 1 Quote
LkvlleUNDFan Posted June 10, 2015 Posted June 10, 2015 We're on a crash course to be on this list: http://keepingscore.blogs.time.com/2009/05/17/top-10-worst-college-team-names/slide/uc-santa-cruz-banana-slugs/ Some of those are pretty bad, but my all time favorite "bad mascot" is this one from the Scottsdale Community College Fighting Artichokes: Don't believe it? Check out gochokes.com. Quote
UNDBIZ Posted June 10, 2015 Posted June 10, 2015 That part I have no issue with. But it is not the official nickname. Why so much resistance to simple fact? The post you originally took issue with said it's an official nickname..... Quote
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