siouxjoy Posted June 27, 2015 Share Posted June 27, 2015 Abstracters like Karl love it! Only here does a single "I kind of like it" quote, possibly taken out of context, become the absolute view of a committee member! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MafiaMan Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 Only here does a single "I kind of like it" quote, possibly taken out of context, become the absolute view of a committee member! His conversation with the woman from Denver about "abstract" nicknames open to interpretation by each individual and how it resonated with him was hardly taken out of context. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siouxjoy Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 His conversation with the woman from Denver about "abstract" nicknames open to interpretation by each individual and how it resonated with him was hardly taken out of context.Personally, I only decide I know the viewpoint of a person after I speak with them directly. But that's just me... I just don't think it's fair to pass on conjecture as fact, especially on a site (among others) where opinions all of a sudden become gospel. But really, unless you were there in Denver, I don't know how you can be certain anything wasn't taken out of context. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cratter Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 So you don't really believe newspaper quotes? Unless you go out and personally speak to them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siouxjoy Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 So you don't really believe newspaper quotes? Unless you go out and personally speak to them. I honestly don't. I fully believe that what a person says can be interpreted differently from what was intended (something that often occurs in every day conversation) or is manipulated to fit the intent of the author of the article. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siouxjoy Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 Disclaimer: I do typically believe what I see in newspapers and mainstream news, but I also realize that I don't know the full story. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdub27 Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 I honestly don't. I fully believe that what a person says can be interpreted differently from what was intended (something that often occurs in every day conversation) or is manipulated to fit the intent of the author of the article. Not to mention it was a one line snippet from a multiple hour meeting. Guessing KG said a lot of things that could be interpreted many ways when they are presented with little to no context. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oxbow6 Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 Bottom line.....KG played with the best college nickname and logo during his days at UND. The fact he is even entertaining the notion that Sundogs is an acceptable replacement is pathetic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hayduke Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 Bottom line.....KG played with the best college nickname and logo during his days at UND. The fact he is even entertaining the notion that Sundogs is an acceptable replacement is pathetic. My concern about his comment has less to do with him and more to do with what he may have heard from UND administration about a new nickname. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oxbow6 Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 My concern about his comment has less to do with him and more to do with what he may have heard from UND administration about a new nickname. Puppets have no role on a committee of this magnitude IMO.......but we have seen how the Pied Piper Kelley can mezmorize people with his ideology over the years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hayduke Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 Puppets have no role on a committee if this magnitude IMO.......but we seen how the Pied Piper Kelley can mezmorize people with his ideology. I agree. Obviously, we both like the choice of Roughriders. I kind of think that if enough people rally around one nickname, it might make enough noise for the Kelley administration to realize either that name is chosen, or you will be forced to stay with North Dakota if you don't try to shove a stupid name like Sundogs down the stakeholders throats. I think if they choose Sundogs, all Hell will break loose. So, Roll Ridas!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWSiouxMN Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 I agree. Obviously, we both like the choice of Roughriders. I kind of think that if enough people rally around one nickname, it might make enough noise for the Kelley administration to realize either that name is chosen, or you will be forced to stay with North Dakota if you don't try to shove a stupid name like Sundogs down the stakeholders throats. I think if they choose Sundogs, all Hell will break loose. So, Roll Ridas!! Then let the committee know. I know I have Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hayduke Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 Then let the committee know. I know I have Agreed. I will. I hope many others will follow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scpa0305 Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 I agree. Obviously, we both like the choice of Roughriders. I kind of think that if enough people rally around one nickname, it might make enough noise for the Kelley administration to realize either that name is chosen, or you will be forced to stay with North Dakota if you don't try to shove a stupid name like Sundogs down the stakeholders throats. I think if they choose Sundogs, all Hell will break loose. So, Roll Ridas!!Rally around one nickname? So does that have to be Roughriders? You guys are too funny. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emerald joker Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 i know we're "supossed" to be going away from the Sioux name but I was watching a clip of Dances with Wolves, i never really knew what that movie was about but found out Kevin Costner befiends and becomes a memeber of the Sioux tribe. Anyways the few minutes that I watched Kevin says he's never know a people so devoted to family and so dedicated to each other and the only word that came to mind is harmony. I know its just a movie but that sounds like "UND" sports, espcially hockey and its just really sad and a shame that the pc @&$holes have made us take away the Fighting Sioux name!!! At least we'll always be Fighting Sioux in our hearts!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hayduke Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 i know we're "supossed" to be going away from the Sioux name but I was watching a clip of Dances with Wolves, i never really knew what that movie was about but found out Kevin Costner befiends and becomes a memeber of the Sioux tribe. Anyways the few minutes that I watched Kevin says he's never know a people so devoted to family and so dedicated to each other and the only word that came to mind is harmony. I know its just a movie but that sounds like "UND" sports, espcially hockey and its just really sad and a shame that the pc @&$holes have made us take away the Fighting Sioux name!!! At least we'll always be Fighting Sioux in our hearts!!! I don't disagree with you. But, the reality is that it is gone. I have enough Fighting Sioux gear for the rest of my life. This generation deserves a nickname. Time to choose one and let the school, the fans, the athletes, the athletic department move on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hayduke Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 Rally around one nickname? So does that have to be Roughriders? You guys are too funny. From what I see here, a very large plurality favors Roughriders. That's no joke. Do you want Sundogs? Or something that fans can rally around? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scpa0305 Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 From what I see here, a very large plurality favors Roughriders. That's no joke. Do you want Sundogs? Or something that fans can rally around? Because I don't repeatedly post my support of the nickname I want I get lumped into the Sundog grouping? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UNDErmines Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 Here are my rankings of the seven finalists, and remember, I'm a marketing expert. Names That Are Acceptable 1. North Stars. This was probably in the top 25 of the original list of names. Names That Are So Confusing That's I'll Squint At Them And Then Shrug And Wander Away 2. Nodaks 3. Sundogs 4. Roughriders Names That Aren't Actual Names, And Their Only Advantage Is That I Can Use An Ermine As Their Mascot 5. North Dakota Names That Are Worse Than Having No Name At All, Which I Didn't Think Was Possible 6. Green Hawks 7. Fighting Hawks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hayduke Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 Here are my rankings of the seven finalists, and remember, I'm a marketing expert.Names That Are Acceptable 1. North Stars. This was probably in the top 25 of the original list of names.Names That Are So Confusing That's I'll Squint At Them And Then Shrug And Wander Away 2. Nodaks 3. Sundogs 4. RoughridersNames That Aren't Actual Names, And Their Only Advantage Is That I Can Use An Ermine As Their Mascot 5. North DakotaNames That Are Worse Than Having No Name At All, Which I Didn't Think Was Possible 6. Green Hawks 7. Fighting Hawks Oh, yes. Such an expert that your Ermines name went... Nowhere. Roll Ridas! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UNDErmines Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 Oh, yes. Such an expert that your Ermines name went... Nowhere. Roll Ridas! I am the Nikola Tesla of this process. The true genius of my creation will not be recognized until after my death. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hayduke Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 I am the Nikola Tesla of this process. The true genius of my creation will not be recognized until after my death. Lol. Good one. Will you be extinct before the Ermines? Or, soon after they announce the UND Roughriders name? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finn flick Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 I am the Nikola Tesla of this process. The true genius of my creation will not be recognized until after my death. And you are a Finnlander too, I suppose. Maybe you would like Laplanders Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cratter Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 Here are my rankings of the seven finalists, and remember, I'm a marketing expert. This is where I quite reading. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UNDErmines Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 Lol. Good one. Will you be extinct before the Ermines? Or, soon after they announce the UND Roughriders name? I've become so involved in this process that I kind of feel like an alumni now. I may become a fan. Does this school have sports teams and stuff? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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