darell1976 Posted August 1, 2014 Posted August 1, 2014 Well said, Chewey. They're dragging their feet, and with good reason. I would like to see some data proving not having an official nickname is detrimental to a university. Last time we had a non-official nickname we were the University of North Dakota Flickertails. Detrimental enough? Quote
petey23 Posted August 1, 2014 Posted August 1, 2014 If we want a nickname in time for the 2015-16 academic year (we should) and we want the nickname to be something that has the support/acceptance of a lot of different groups of people (alumni, locals, students, faculty, etc.), Maybe the goal should be not despised. As far as new Uniform's and the deal with Addidas, I would just stick with "University of North Dakota", "UND", interlocking UND, etc for branding on the Uniforms. I would NOT put the new name on them.....stick to T's and Hoods and general merchandise for that. 1 Quote
UNDBIZ Posted August 1, 2014 Posted August 1, 2014 If I recall correctly, the wording of the North Dakota law prohibits UND from even beginning the process of choosing a new name prior to 2015. UND needs to be careful how they go about this or any wingnut can file a challenge in court that UND violated state law. I believe that is why the UND announcement was very carefully worded to say the group is only looking at the process of selecting a new name at this time. Law: http://www.legis.nd.gov/assembly/62-2011/special-session/documents/11-0830-02006m.pdf SECTION 1. UNIVERSITY OF NORTH DAKOTA ATHLETIC NICKNAME AND LOGO. Neither the state board of higher education nor the university of North Dakota may adopt or implement an athletic nickname or corresponding logo before January 1, 2015. Doesn't appear to be anything prohibiting UND from starting the process of identifying a new name, it simply can't be finalized until January. A few legislators have made comments about a potential extension of the cooling off period, perhaps the University is waiting for them to back off. 1 Quote
The Sicatoka Posted August 1, 2014 Posted August 1, 2014 A few legislators have made comments about a potential extension of the cooling off period, perhaps the University is waiting for them to back off. How come the SBoHE had a hissy-fit when the Legislature last tried to control something under the SBoHE umbrella but this time they are mysteriously quiet. Quote
dagies Posted August 1, 2014 Posted August 1, 2014 Thunder Gods Done deal. See? That was simple...you're welcome, everyone. Quote
darell1976 Posted August 1, 2014 Posted August 1, 2014 Thunder Gods Done deal. See? That was simple...you're welcome, everyone. And the women could be the Thunder Goddesses Quote
Blackheart Posted August 1, 2014 Posted August 1, 2014 Thunder Gods Done deal. See? That was simple...you're welcome, everyone. You mean thUNDer Gods? Quote
zonadub Posted August 1, 2014 Posted August 1, 2014 Thunder Gods Done deal. See? That was simple...you're welcome, everyone. And the women's teams would become the "Thunder Thighs". Fail. Quote
Oxbow6 Posted August 1, 2014 Posted August 1, 2014 What if the gods protest the name? You can cross one off the list...Allah has his hands full with Israel right now. Quote
darell1976 Posted August 1, 2014 Posted August 1, 2014 You can cross one off the list...Allah has his hands full with Israel right now. Maybe he will send down the 40 virgins to protest for him. Quote
NoiseInsideMyHead Posted August 1, 2014 Posted August 1, 2014 Maybe he will send down the 40 virgins to protest for him. We need those 40 virgins to stay put; who else is going to post on this site? Quote
SiouxVolley Posted August 3, 2014 Posted August 3, 2014 North Dakota's connection with Teddy and football: http://www.nytimes.com/2014/08/02/upshot/trs-son-inspired-him-to-help-rescue-football.html?_r=1 Roughriders it is? Quote
MafiaMan Posted August 3, 2014 Posted August 3, 2014 You can cross one off the list...Allah has his hands full with Israel right now. The University of North Dakota Mujahideen? Quote
fightingsioux4life Posted August 3, 2014 Posted August 3, 2014 The University of North Dakota Mujahideen? No, no, no.....then we would have Dr. James Dobson and his ilk in town protesting us. I have had enough of people picketing UND for whatever reason; we need some peace and quiet around here. Quote
MafiaMan Posted August 3, 2014 Posted August 3, 2014 No, no, no.....then we would have Dr. James Dobson and his ilk in town protesting us. I have had enough of people picketing UND for whatever reason; we need some peace and quiet around here. The Green Jihad? Quote
fightingsioux4life Posted August 3, 2014 Posted August 3, 2014 The Green Jihad? Well, I guess if you aren't specifying what kind of jihad it is, then it just might work! Quote
Oxbow6 Posted August 3, 2014 Posted August 3, 2014 How about the Green and Shiite? Well played............... Quote
MafiaMan Posted August 4, 2014 Posted August 4, 2014 How about the Green and Shiite? I just got a text from my buddy who is the VP of the new Islamic caliphate - he says that that is insensitive to his culture and they do not approve. Then he had to go and chop some heads off of some Iraqi soldiers and pose with them on Instagram. Quote
Siouxphan27 Posted August 4, 2014 Posted August 4, 2014 Lol! None of my ideas are going to work! Quote
UNDBIZ Posted August 5, 2014 Posted August 5, 2014 I think we can throw most names referencing a group of people out the window. It'll likely be an animal, a force of nature, or some other non-human name. I'm trying to come up with an exhaustive list (including some "?non-offensive?" humans)....Sodbusters Homesteaders Spirit FlamesMustangsDucksWildfireBlizzardBig Green ReapersCougarsEaglesHawksOwlsPikeChannel CatsOilersScreaming Weasels 89ersRattlersPaddlefishPronghornBighornsWhite-TailsNodaksMindaksCanucks Yeah sure you betchyasCavalryFlatlandersAviators/bus drivers of the future Wheat KingsRivermenPredatorsOutlawsLegacyIceFreezeSundogs ThunderAuroraStarsPelicansVikingsBrewersSugar KingsBaronsMinersGoonsTornadoesPerhaps go for more of a corporate sponsor look: Red BullsBuffalo Wild Wings3M Sticky NotesAmerican TiresBig Sioux Cafes.... The list is obviously desperate at times. Please feel free to add to or dismantle it. I'm sure (or at least I hope) I missed some good potential names that tie-in to North Dakota, sans the obvious Fighting Sioux. Quote
The Sicatoka Posted August 11, 2014 Posted August 11, 2014 I've given numerous other reasons why UND needs to select and begin to market a new moniker and logo. Another reason is at the 1:50 mark of this: Not exactly awe inspiring, and it doesn't roll off the tongue. Just add it to the list of reasons why this must be finalized. Quote
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