UNDColorado Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 Sun Dogs is the worst I've heard so far. Realistically I am for no nickname but that is not an option. So if that is the worst then please enlighten me on a better nickname that is actually relevant? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewey Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 On the Herald site one poster recommended the new name be "Sundogs" which is a cold weather phenomenon and would be a completely unique name with an interesting opportunity to create a cool logo. I love the Fighting Sioux name but I think that we can't get away with simply no nickname so what do you guys think of this name/logo idea? Ahh. That's the favorite from BRIDGES. I was wondering how long it would take for someone to suggest that idiotic name. Looks like someone from BRIDGES must have commented in the Herald. Can you imagine being named after some stupid weather phenomenon? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teeder11 Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 Ahh. That's the favorite from BRIDGES. I was wondering how long it would take for someone to suggest that idiotic name. Looks like someone from BRIDGES must have commented in the Herald. Can you imagine being named after some stupid weather phenomenon? Yeah, Like the Miami Hurricanes! What a riot! Sun dogs is pretty lame, though, IMHO. It smacks of some contrived minor league hockey team novelty gimmick! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sicatoka Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 Sundogs are a weather phenomena that means it's cold and going to get colder. That's stereotyping North Dakota ... and stereotyping is wrong. PS - They think it's cute because it's sUNDogs. If you want UND in the name go with scoUNDrels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UNDColorado Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 I know they all suck! Nothing will compare but I don't want to see some random committee choose some crappy name like the flickertails or force of the north. Lose lose scenario. I would love to see somebody come up with something unique; I try and I come up with nothing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goon Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 I know they all suck! Nothing will compare but I don't want to see some random committee choose some crappy name like the flickertails or force of the north. Lose lose scenario. I would love to see somebody come up with something unique; I try and I come up with nothing. That's why we have to watch these people like a hawk and make sure we don't end up with some stupid name few can rally around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the green team Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 I love ScoUNDrels. That's creative usage. Not a fan of Sundogs. I know I'm in the minority, but I do believe it's far better to get a new nickname sooner rather than later. I feel that it's going to be painful either way. If we don't have a nickname, people will continue to hold on to hope that the Sioux name will return. Unfortunately, I don't think thats healthy or realistic to continue to fool oneself into thinking that way. I'm for ripping off the band aid all at once. No doubt it's going to hurt bad (because I'm a hairy sun of a gun) but I might as well get it over with. Let's face it there will be very little consensus on any name. Why? Because everything especially for the first 50 years or so is going to pale to what we had but I say that it's better to get through pain sooner rather than prolong it. No name really stands out to me that have been posted. Someone I think did post Aeros (maybe Mr. Burgraff will like that one too ), that one I'm at least luke warm on, but I honestly do like ScoUNDrels, very unique. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hayduke Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 That's why we have to watch these people like a hawk and make sure we don't end up with some stupid name few can rally around. Good point. My initial reaction was the Hell with it, who cares? However, ultimately it needs to be a decent name that future generations can be proud to wear and cheer. (Even though I'll probably always yell Sioux!) Initially, I liked Rough Riders. But, four problems. 1. The CFL team already exists. 2. Red River high school already uses it. 3. Teddy Roosevelt isn't as easily associated with North Dakota as people believe. 4. The obvious condom references. So, let's keep tossing names about. Yeah, Turd Sandwich isn't going to work... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Csonked Out Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 Good point. My initial reaction was the Hell with it, who cares? However, ultimately it needs to be a decent name that future generations can be proud to wear and cheer. (Even though I'll probably always yell Sioux!) Initially, I liked Rough Riders. But, four problems. 1. The CFL team already exists. 2. Red River high school already uses it. 3. Teddy Roosevelt isn't as easily associated with North Dakota as people believe. 4. The obvious condom references. So, let's keep tossing names about. Yeah, Turd Sandwich isn't going to work... What about the bare backers then? No condom reference and a very popular rodeo sport Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teeder11 Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 What about the bare backers then? No condom reference and a very popular rodeo sport USC seems to do OK with Trojans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hayduke Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 What about the bare backers then? No condom reference and a very popular rodeo sport That would be unique. However, I'd like to see something specific to that region or the state of North Dakota. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Csonked Out Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 USC seems to do OK with Trojans. Ya but every so often the defense breaks, then it's just a mess .....on the football field that is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dagies Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 On the Herald site one poster recommended the new name be "Sundogs" which is a cold weather phenomenon and would be a completely unique name with an interesting opportunity to create a cool logo. I love the Fighting Sioux name but I think that we can't get away with simply no nickname so what do you guys think of this name/logo idea? please, no. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UND83 Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 Ahh. That's the favorite from BRIDGES. I was wondering how long it would take for someone to suggest that idiotic name. Looks like someone from BRIDGES must have commented in the Herald. Can you imagine being named after some stupid weather phenomenon? Sioux-nami Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeauxSioux Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 I read on the KFGO where Kelley said that there will be new name in the near term. Apparently UND will go with "North Dakota". I would love to see "DAKOTA" on the front of the jerseys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sioux,CO Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 How about Roughnecks? It is original and can be related with North Dakota's Oil Boom. rough 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hayduke Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 Sioux-nami Let's go Tsu! Let's go Tsu! That would be great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UND Alum Fan Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 Let's go Tsu! Let's go Tsu! That would be great! The University of North Dakota Fighting Tsunami's Let's go Tsu!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goon Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 The University of North Dakota Fighting Tsunami's Let's go Tsu!!! I kind of like that name as well... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Csonked Out Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 I got this idea from Geauxsioux in another thread and put a bit of a twist on it University of North Dakota Fighting Sioux of Spirit Lake! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stickboy1956 Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 What about Oilers? Not my idea but I like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilbur Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 I got this idea from Geauxsioux in another thread and put a bit of a twist on it University of North Dakota Fighting Sioux of Spirit Lake! Or get rid of the fighting, and call themselves "Spirit Lake Sioux". Get rid of the Fighting part. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackheart Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 I got this idea from Geauxsioux in another thread and put a bit of a twist on it University of North Dakota Fighting Sioux of Spirit Lake! I get the feeling that any use of the word Sioux will not be acceptable by the braintrust over at NCAA headquarters. Although they do understand the word when it is spelled 'Sue'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sundog Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 Yeah, Like the Miami Hurricanes! What a riot! Sun dogs is pretty lame, though, IMHO. It smacks of some contrived minor league hockey team novelty gimmick! I would be offended if I didn't agree with you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sundog Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 On the Herald site one poster recommended the new name be "Sundogs" which is a cold weather phenomenon and would be a completely unique name with an interesting opportunity to create a cool logo. I love the Fighting Sioux name but I think that we can't get away with simply no nickname so what do you guys think of this name/logo idea? Been there, done that. Very quickly everyone will stop saying "sundogs" and will just call your team the "dogs" and you'll have a dog mascot. PETA protests soon to follow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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