Tangolou Posted August 21, 2014 Posted August 21, 2014 I always thought they should have negotiated a name change to "Nodaks", and kept the logo. I don't think even the strongest critics of the name were offended by the logo. The name would have been unique but not tied directly to a tribe. It's in essence what we have now with the REA still displaying the logo everywhere but center ice. 1 Quote
ericpnelson Posted August 21, 2014 Posted August 21, 2014 I think about this idea WAY too much so I figured I'd type it out. I like Nodaks. What the logo would be I guess would be more concern to me than the mouthful. I still like Roughriders. I think the University should be big enough to look past condom jokes and local high schools. On the thought of outlaws, I don't know if it's been said, but Badlanders would be kinda cool. Tough to chant though. Could be a cool logo. Norse is awesome, but probably can't use people. I still like Oilers. I think it would make us more popular with the newer residents in the big sky part of the state, and quite frankly, I like that it probably pisses off the same people who didn't like Sioux. As far as animals in North Dakota, there are a few cool ideas I thought: A variation of Cougar. I think >30 schools use cougar. I think if it's one or two other schools have it, it's fine, but not the case here. I haven't found a great relevant synonym for cougar yet. Allegedly there is over 40 though. You can't lie on the internet. Wolves is BA. Not here anymore, but according to Lewis and Clark journals there were here (and if they were here, it would be by the same method bison are here anyways). You have to do it somehow to differentiate from the diseased franchise that is the Timberwolves, but that shouldn't be all that tough. There aren't many teams that are 'just' wolves (wolfpak, seawolves, timberwolves...), and let's go back to our reasoning for picking our last nickname... It's a good exterminator of gophers and bison, and its all right in a Let's Go (insert name) cheer. Admittedly doesn't roll off the tongue as well, but it works. Can be an aggressive, non-feel good, logo to it. Also, think sweet National Geographic pre-game video of a pack of wolves tearing into a bison. Let's scar some children. One of the hawks or falcons in the state could probably be done OK. Owls is pretty native bird.. though being a pheasant hunter, it's hard not to hate them. Bigger animals like Elk, Wild Horses (Nokota), Moose could be fun logos. I'd have to seen it done right though. Elk doesn't roll off the tongue, but it'd be a cool logo. The wild horse logo idea could be very original and cool. Just my thoughts 1 Quote
MafiaMan Posted August 22, 2014 Posted August 22, 2014 The University of North Dakota Fighting Shrews... Quote
Siouxphan27 Posted August 22, 2014 Posted August 22, 2014 Fight. On. Shrew. We're. All. For. You. We're thousands of strong and loyal moles!!!! Quote
PhillySioux Posted August 22, 2014 Posted August 22, 2014 I'm trying to come up with a nickname related to Orion the Hunter. That's the constellation that appears in in mid-August, dominates the fall and winter and spring, but is out of sight by late April, until the following August. They put Orion into the ship's patch for the USS NORTH DAKOTA. The "Orions" wont do? Quote
The Sicatoka Posted August 22, 2014 Posted August 22, 2014 Orion is "The Hunter". (You know opponents would call us the Onions.) Quote
NoiseInsideMyHead Posted August 22, 2014 Posted August 22, 2014 Orion is "The Hunter". (You know opponents would call us the Onions.) The Hunters. Is Fred Dryer still alive…I have a good idea for a mascot. Quote
MafiaMan Posted August 22, 2014 Posted August 22, 2014 The Hunters. Is Fred Dryer still alive…I have a good idea for a mascot. LOL! Hunter? Didn't he and Remington Steele die in a fiery car crash a couple of years ago? Quote
Blackheart Posted August 22, 2014 Posted August 22, 2014 LOL! Hunter? Didn't he and Remington Steele die in a fiery car crash a couple of years ago?No, they were rescued by 'Spenser for Hire's' Robert Urich. (He had the kick-ass Mustang) Quote
MafiaMan Posted August 22, 2014 Posted August 22, 2014 No, they were rescued by 'Spenser for Hire's' Robert Urich. (He had the kick-ass Mustang) Are you sure? I could have sworn that Quincy, M.E. was on the scene. Quote
The Sicatoka Posted August 22, 2014 Posted August 22, 2014 Jim Rockford. Firebird. For the win. Quote
Hayduke Posted August 22, 2014 Posted August 22, 2014 Fight. On. Shrew. We're. All. For. You. We're thousands of strong and loyal moles!!!! I think that replaces my Screaming Weasel idea! Well done! Quote
MafiaMan Posted August 23, 2014 Posted August 23, 2014 The University of North Dakota Fighting Shrews... It's almost a shame that the plural of "shrew" isn't "shrew." Heeeeeeeere's your University of North Dakota Fighting Shrew scooooooo-ring! 2 Quote
MafiaMan Posted August 23, 2014 Posted August 23, 2014 I can already see the NCAA hissy-fit if that was actually chosen as the new nickname... Quote
Hayduke Posted August 23, 2014 Posted August 23, 2014 I can already see the NCAA hissy-fit if that was actually chosen as the new nickname... Don't be harshing my mellow... Quote
MafiaMan Posted August 23, 2014 Posted August 23, 2014 Oh, no question, Hayduke, it would be AWESOME! Of course, the folks who like "Freeze" or "Northern Lights" would be disappointed. Boo hoo, I say. Quote
Siouxphan27 Posted August 27, 2014 Posted August 27, 2014 Let's go Shrew! Nice!!!! I'd be ok with that! Quote
Siouxphan27 Posted August 27, 2014 Posted August 27, 2014 Pic for today on Bing Great pic..... That narrows my top two animal nicknames down to the Fighting Shrew, or the Hooters. Quote
darell1976 Posted August 27, 2014 Posted August 27, 2014 Great pic..... That narrows my top two animal nicknames down to the Fighting Shrew, or the Hooters. 1 Quote
Blackheart Posted August 27, 2014 Posted August 27, 2014 Great pic..... That narrows my top two animal nicknames down to the Fighting Shrew, or the Hooters.maybe we could get the restaurant as a sponsor... Quote
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