Blackheart Posted June 23, 2012 Posted June 23, 2012 It is quite early to be talking about a new nickname, given the fact that we legally cannot have one for another 3 years, and also I'm confident that the likes of Reed Soderstrom, Sean Johnson (the bad one, not the good one), and Frank Burgraaf will likely throw a wrench into the process at some point. But looking to the future, here are my favorites in order amongst the many that have been put forward: Reapers Fighting Saints Cavalry Nokotas The biggest problem I have with Cavalry is that we certainly be known as "The Cavs".................. Nokotas is an intriguing and unique name, but I fear the logo would end up looking something like this, only with a green hue to it: Outlaws or Bandits seem to fit the state well... Quote
Hawkster Posted June 23, 2012 Posted June 23, 2012 I think Cavalry is the one mentioned here that I like the best so far. It is unique and it related to our state's history. Except that 90% of the people get Cavalry and Calvary mixed up. Besides, it's obvious you are just trying to poke at the Tribal Nations. Quote
watchmaker49 Posted June 23, 2012 Posted June 23, 2012 Except that 90% of the people get Cavalry and Calvary mixed up. Besides, it's obvious you are just trying to poke at the Tribal Nations. Like I did the other day. Quote
GeauxSioux Posted June 23, 2012 Posted June 23, 2012 Outlaws or Bandits seem to fit the state well... I forgot about the Outlaws idea. Lot's of potential. Quote
farce poobah Posted June 23, 2012 Posted June 23, 2012 I forgot about the Outlaws idea. Lot's of potential. I think Fracking Outlaws would be even better. Quote
SIOUXFAN97 Posted June 24, 2012 Posted June 24, 2012 got a buddy of mine that is pretty good at logo's so he is working on making a new hockey jersey with the norse name and a norse warrior head...this (profile pic) is something he just threw to together to ask me if this is what i was looking for....can't wait to see the end result with an original "fighting norse" logo on a hockey jersey Quote
The Sicatoka Posted June 24, 2012 Posted June 24, 2012 I think Fracking Outlaws would be even better. Fracking Roughnecks. Quote
The Sicatoka Posted June 24, 2012 Posted June 24, 2012 Except that 90% of the people get Cavalry and Calvary mixed up. Besides, it's obvious you are just trying to poke at the Tribal Nations. Jesse Taken Alive recommended "Rough Riders". Given that, Jesse seems to be just fine with that motif. Quote
geaux_sioux Posted June 24, 2012 Posted June 24, 2012 Fracking Roughnecks. SDSSMT wouldn't like us stealing their nickname Quote
farce poobah Posted June 24, 2012 Posted June 24, 2012 SDSSMT wouldn't like us stealing their nickname OK then, we could drop the Roughnecks part and just become the Frackers. ... I'd definitely come to "Meet the Frackers" Night at the Ralph. Quote
Siouxperfan7 Posted June 24, 2012 Posted June 24, 2012 OK then, we could drop the Roughnecks part and just become the Frackers. ... I'd definitely come to "Meet the Frackers" Night at the Ralph. We will we will FRACK YOU!!! Quote
watchmaker49 Posted June 25, 2012 Posted June 25, 2012 I forgot about the Outlaws idea. Lot's of potential. I think the Outlaws MC has a copyright on Outlaws. Quote
watchmaker49 Posted June 25, 2012 Posted June 25, 2012 got a buddy of mine that is pretty good at logo's so he is working on making a new hockey jersey with the norse name and a norse warrior head...this (profile pic) is something he just threw to together to ask me if this is what i was looking for....can't wait to see the end result with an original "fighting norse" logo on a hockey jersey Why use Norse when there are more Germans in North Dakota than Norwegians by far. Quote
Hayduke Posted June 25, 2012 Posted June 25, 2012 SDSSMT wouldn't like us stealing their nickname Hardrockers? That's a great nickname, to be honest. Quote
Blackheart Posted June 25, 2012 Posted June 25, 2012 Like the name Tsunami as well...intro would sound similar to now..."Here come your Fighting TSUUUUUUU-nami!" Quote
The Sicatoka Posted June 25, 2012 Posted June 25, 2012 I think the Outlaws MC has a copyright on Outlaws. Better tell the Denver Outlaws of MLL. Quote
The Sicatoka Posted June 25, 2012 Posted June 25, 2012 Why use Norse when there are more Germans in North Dakota than Norwegians by far. That's why I keep saying if you want to play that angle you have to use something from Norse-Germanic mythology. Quote
Blackheart Posted June 25, 2012 Posted June 25, 2012 Better tell the Denver Outlaws of MLL. No one owns the word/name Outlaws... Teams using Outlaws likely own their logo and any trademarked design using the team name. NHL Edmonton and NFL Houston both used the name Oilers at the same time so I don't believe you can copyright words that are in common use. You lawyer types would know the distinction...I know the made-up word 'three-peat' was trademarked by Pat Riley (hate him), not sure where that fits in the discussion but just wanted to take a shot at the Miami Heat. Quote
ScottM Posted June 25, 2012 Posted June 25, 2012 No one owns the word/name Outlaws... Oh really? http://www.outlawsmc.com/ As a practical matter, there's no way in hell UND will get such an "inappropriate" nickname. I expect something bland and boring kinda like what they did with "The Wild" ... whatever that is. Quote
SIOUXFAN97 Posted June 25, 2012 Posted June 25, 2012 Why use Norse when there are more Germans in North Dakota than Norwegians by far. It's about as similar to the word sioux as your gonna get and i think the marketing opportunities are endless when it comes to making money for the athletic department...i do like some others around here but in the long run Fighting Norse is my favorite by far. Norse=Sioux--five letters here comes your fighting norsssssssssssssssssssssse scoring works hockey jersey would look almost exactly the same as the old sioux jerseys if ben brien did the new norsehead logo a mjonir would a great secondary logo---would look nice crossed over on the shoulder of the new hockey jersey like the old crossed tomahawks.... a student dressed up like thor would be a cool mascot..(no thunder the bleacher creature tho)!! plus its an in ur face to the pc crown where one logo is h&a and the other is perfectly fine? i do like reapers, plainsman (gender issues with the man ending?), and cavalry also.. Quote
Siouxperfan7 Posted June 25, 2012 Posted June 25, 2012 It's about as similar to the word sioux as your gonna get and i think the marketing opportunities are endless when it comes to making money for the athletic department...i do like some others around here but in the long run Fighting Norse is my favorite by far. Norse=Sioux--five letters here comes your fighting norsssssssssssssssssssssse scoring works hockey jersey would look almost exactly the same as the old sioux jerseys if ben brien did the new norsehead logo a mjonir would a great secondary logo---would look nice crossed over on the shoulder of the new hockey jersey like the old crossed tomahawks.... a student dressed up like thor would be a cool mascot..(no thunder the bleacher creature tho)!! plus the in your face to the pc crown that one log is h&a and the other is perfectly fine? i like reapers, plainsman (don't like it ending in "man" bc of the gender thing", and cavalry Get Bennett Brien to create a "Norse" logo that looks very similar to the Sioux logo....You are either on to something or on something!!! Not sure what I think??!! Quote
Chewey Posted June 25, 2012 Posted June 25, 2012 How much would it cost to purchase the "North Stars" nickname and logo? "North Dakota North Stars" sounds cool and the colours are already there. Pony up some oil dough and buy it as opposed to coming up with something entirely bland and stupid. 2 Quote
The Sicatoka Posted June 25, 2012 Posted June 25, 2012 As I've said before the state motto of Minnesota is "L'Etoil du Nord" (the Star of the North). Why in world would the University of North Dakota take on that moniker. Quote
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