MafiaMan Posted July 1, 2013 Posted July 1, 2013 This is actually no knock against NDSU, but I agree. Let the former AC retain that history. I still don't understand why NDSU does not embrace their past. I have said this before, but Colorado State University embraces their old Agricultural & Mechanical name, Colorado A & M. The shirts, jerseys, etc. are word by their students in big, big numbers. I know I tease the Hell outta NDSU for being the "Vo-Tech" of agriculture, but only because they are embarrassed by their past. Which is as stupid as LakesBison is drunk. Here are a bunch of Colorado State University students and their basketball team embracing their history wearing the Orange and Green of Colorado A & M Aggies! C'mon, Hayduke, who doesn't do throwback jerseys these days? Throwback jerseys, 17 different football helmets and jersey combinations, black jerseys, matte helmets, inscriptions on the back of basketball jerseys...all gimmicks. Just look at Indiana football... Quote
darell1976 Posted July 1, 2013 Posted July 1, 2013 Could UND use the Sioux jerseys as throwback jerseys?? Or would the NCAA spaz out on that. Quote
UNDColorado Posted July 3, 2013 Posted July 3, 2013 I like Reapers, too. Me too, the logo could be quite interesting: http://www.in2jeep.com/reapers/Images/Reaper-logo-big.jpg Although we would probably need to tame it down a bit to fall in line with the pc drivel. Quote
MafiaMan Posted July 3, 2013 Posted July 3, 2013 Me too, the logo could be quite interesting: http://www.in2jeep.c...er-logo-big.jpg Although we would probably need to tame it down a bit to fall in line with the pc drivel. Green Reapers...I like it. 1 Quote
Goon Posted July 3, 2013 Posted July 3, 2013 Green Reapers...I like it. Yeah, that sounds nice. Green Death. 1 Quote
MafiaMan Posted July 3, 2013 Posted July 3, 2013 Yeah, that sounds nice. Green Death. Yep, I like it. But since I'm against the Rough Riders for obvious reasons I guess UND can't be 'green' due to the proximity of EGF High School. I guess it's the University of North Dakota Green Rough Knights. Quote
IrishSiouxFan Posted July 3, 2013 Posted July 3, 2013 Yeah, that sounds nice. Green Death. First incident of sexual assault by an athlete (which is sadly inevitable) and we'll be known as the "rapers". Quote
Oxbow6 Posted July 3, 2013 Posted July 3, 2013 Yep, I like it. But since I'm against the Rough Riders for obvious reasons I guess UND can't be 'green' due to the proximity of EGF High School. I guess it's the University of North Dakota Green Rough Knights. I prefer the UND Green and White Wave Riders! Quote
siouxfan68 Posted July 3, 2013 Posted July 3, 2013 Does Roughnecks or Roughneckers resonate with anyone, playing on the state's oil and gas exploration history? Others I've been kicking around in my head, include: Wheatkings Sodbusters Homesteaders Riverboaters Plainsmen Pride (a lion could be used as a mascot in this regard) Rough Riders Nakota Norse Badlanders Remember, many of the nicknames of other universities that we accept as "ok" or "pretty cool," were probably regarded as "lame" at one time, too, but because we've grown up with them, they've somehow become accepted and interwoven in the fabric of said institution. Rivalry aside, imagine if Minny had a different nickname, and it was us that chose the name "Gophers." To me, that name seems pretty lame on the surface, but because of the tradition and history that it carries in Minnesota and because generations there have grown up with it, it's a source of pride and you'd be hard pressed to find any of its fan base who's ashamed of it today. I have thought of "Pride" (lion image) as well and think it might be interesting. My other favorite that is not listed is "Express" with some railroad related image. Quote
MafiaMan Posted July 3, 2013 Posted July 3, 2013 First incident of sexual assault by an athlete (which is sadly inevitable) and we'll be known as the "rapers". You know what's sad? I already thought of that as well... Quote
gooner Posted July 3, 2013 Posted July 3, 2013 Guy working at the liquor store in the cities saw my Sioux hat and said he wishes the gophers would have had a logo like that(Sioux logo). He then said UND should pull a page from Prince Just have a symbol and call UND "the team formally known as the Sioux". Quote
108498 Posted July 3, 2013 Posted July 3, 2013 I was watching American's Got Talent last night and saw something that disrespected Native Americans more then a logo. I don't get how Natives can complain about a logo and not something like this. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NHpGQAN_9Tw Skip to 1:39 on the video and see what I mean Quote
Redneksioux Posted July 3, 2013 Posted July 3, 2013 I was watching American's Got Talent last night and saw something that disrespected Native Americans more then a logo. I don't get how Natives can complain about a logo and not something like this. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NHpGQAN_9Tw Skip to 1:39 on the video and see what I mean Remember though, most natives were not complaining about the nickname. The few that were wont complain about this because it would be too much work and they wouldn't be recognized for complaining about this. Quote
Hayduke Posted July 18, 2013 Posted July 18, 2013 C'mon, Hayduke, who doesn't do throwback jerseys these days? Throwback jerseys, 17 different football helmets and jersey combinations, black jerseys, matte helmets, inscriptions on the back of basketball jerseys...all gimmicks. Just look at Indiana football... Oh, I know. My point is that the Ag school down the road is ashamed of their past history. They should be more ashamed of their recent history... Quote
darell1976 Posted July 18, 2013 Posted July 18, 2013 Oh, I know. My point is that the Ag school down the road is ashamed of their past history. They should be more ashamed of their recent history... Nothing to be ashamed of with 2 NC and 1 Dance trip..oh you mean the off field stuff, that's just made up stuff by the media. It doesn't matter as long as championships are won. Quote
Hayduke Posted July 18, 2013 Posted July 18, 2013 Nothing to be ashamed of with 2 NC and 1 Dance trip..oh you mean the off field stuff, that's just made up stuff by the media. It doesn't matter as long as championships are won. Yes, indeed. Victory with honor is overrated. Quote
UNDBIZ Posted July 18, 2013 Posted July 18, 2013 If UND becomes the "Pride" or "Spirit" I may have to quit watching college sports..... 1 Quote
UNDColorado Posted July 18, 2013 Posted July 18, 2013 If UND becomes the "Pride" or "Spirit" I may have to quit watching college sports..... If that is the case they would probably go with a politically correct rainbow logo... Quote
Let'sGoHawks! Posted July 18, 2013 Posted July 18, 2013 If UND becomes the "Pride" or "Spirit" I may have to quit watching college sports..... I think the new name will be something like this. You know it won't be anything related to a human or group of people, living or extinct. Animals might even be off limits! Quote
UNDBIZ Posted July 18, 2013 Posted July 18, 2013 If that is the case they would probably go with a politically correct rainbow logo... Can't copy Hawaii 1 Quote
fightingsioux4life Posted July 18, 2013 Posted July 18, 2013 If UND becomes the "Pride" or "Spirit" I may have to quit watching college sports..... Or "Green and White". 1 Quote
Siouxperfan7 Posted July 18, 2013 Posted July 18, 2013 Or "Green and White". Yeah...we don't want to be as lame as Central was!! Quote
108498 Posted July 18, 2013 Posted July 18, 2013 considering UND is known to be a big Aviation school, I think the Aviators is a good choice. Quote
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