jimdahl Posted December 21, 2011 Posted December 21, 2011 It's official... fightingsioux.com now redirects to undsports.com. Quote
BigGreyAnt41 Posted December 21, 2011 Posted December 21, 2011 Are there plans for a change in URL/title for this website? Quote
jimdahl Posted December 21, 2011 Author Posted December 21, 2011 Are there plans for a change in URL/title for this website? See previous discussions for more detail. In short, yes, but I'm in no hurry. Unfortunately, given that they now expect to take something like four years to choose a new nickname, I probably can't hold out until a new name is chosen, as was my original goal. Quote
SiouxForever Posted December 21, 2011 Posted December 21, 2011 This is truly unfortunate. The newer ND interlocking logo as the main symbol on the website is a joke, no buddy likes it. Frankly, it sucks, but I can't come up with a more educated statement. I'd rather see the UND flame symbol be UND's brand logo right now than the ND interlocking one on UNDsports.com My sickness for this transition to the new website doesn't sit well with this born and raised North Dakotan and UND alum. Quote
watchmaker49 Posted December 22, 2011 Posted December 22, 2011 See previous discussions for more detail. In short, yes, but I'm in no hurry. Unfortunately, given that they now expect to take something like four years to choose a new nickname, I probably can't hold out until a new name is chosen, as was my original goal. Why even change it? You have no obligation to the NCAA. When a new name is chosen then ok. Quote
jimdahl Posted December 22, 2011 Author Posted December 22, 2011 Why even change it? You have no obligation to the NCAA. When a new name is chosen then ok. It pretty much comes down to this post: In the long run, we want a name that associates itself with UND athletics. There would be no point to running a site named SiouxSports.com when the (e.g.) UND RoughRiders were out there; only old-timers would associate the two. That said, as mentioned in one of the linked threads, I don't think we're under any particular obligation to discontinue use of the name at the same time as UND (I did not participate in the settlement agreement). Joining UND in going to an interim name has its pros and cons, all of which may not be apparent yet, so we'll see. So, yeah, no hurry. Quote
watchmaker49 Posted December 23, 2011 Posted December 23, 2011 It pretty much comes down to this post: So, yeah, no hurry. That makes sense. Quote
PhillySioux Posted December 29, 2011 Posted December 29, 2011 http://www.undsports.com/mediaPortal/player.dbml?&db_oem_id=13500&id=825952&DB_MENU_ID=&SPSID=&SPID=&DB_OEM_ID=13500 No more Sioux logo behind coaches/players w/media Quote
jimdahl Posted December 29, 2011 Author Posted December 29, 2011 I don't know quite when it happened (haven't been to fightingsioux.com undsports.com in over a week), but it's now official -- the Indian head logo is gone. Now the masthead is just the Notre Dame-style logo. A few references to "Sioux" remain on the page, but I suppose they'll clean those up soon enough (though I suppose they'll have to wait for organizations like Sioux Crew and Sioux Kids Club to factually change their names to get them all). Quote
dmksioux Posted December 29, 2011 Posted December 29, 2011 It's no longer the "Sioux Sports Extra" on Sunday nights on WDAZ anymore either. "It's now UND Sports Extra." Quote
Fetch Posted December 29, 2011 Posted December 29, 2011 Saw a picture from a cell phone of crews taking down Sioux Logo from the old Hyslop ..........Sad - they just can't wait Quote
Hayduke Posted December 29, 2011 Posted December 29, 2011 Saw a picture from a cell phone of crews taking down Sioux Logo from the old Hyslop ..........Sad - they just can't wait Better get used to it. It would make sense to get this done over break ASAP. It sucks, but it is reality, unless SL wins their suit. Quote
Smoggy Posted December 29, 2011 Posted December 29, 2011 I don't know quite when it happened (haven't been to fightingsioux.com undsports.com in over a week), but it's now official -- the Indian head logo is gone. Now the masthead is just the Notre Dame-style logo. A few references to "Sioux" remain on the page, but I suppose they'll clean those up soon enough (though I suppose they'll have to wait for organizations like Sioux Crew and Sioux Kids Club to factually change their names to get them all). I noticed that even ESPN was using our interlocking logo the other day. Quote
choyt3 Posted December 29, 2011 Posted December 29, 2011 The story the GF Herald had yesterday as new news (please refer to us as UND or North Dakota) was sent out around December 1 to our conference opponents and their media. Must have sent to other media at that time, too. Apparently the Herald didn't get that memo. Quote
Jayson Hajdu Posted December 29, 2011 Posted December 29, 2011 I don't know quite when it happened (haven't been to fightingsioux.com undsports.com in over a week), but it's now official -- the Indian head logo is gone. Now the masthead is just the Notre Dame-style logo. A few references to "Sioux" remain on the page, but I suppose they'll clean those up soon enough (though I suppose they'll have to wait for organizations like Sioux Crew and Sioux Kids Club to factually change their names to get them all). It's no longer the "Sioux Sports Extra" on Sunday nights on WDAZ anymore either. "It's now UND Sports Extra." This is indeed an ongoing process. Because there are (understandably) so many questions about the various changes, such as those mentioned above, we will send out a press release in the near future that addresses all of the changes related to athletics organizations, programming, etc. Quote
PhillySioux Posted December 29, 2011 Posted December 29, 2011 http://www.undsports...DB_OEM_ID=13500 No more Sioux logo behind coaches/players w/media Also, note that none of the coaches in the various press conferences from this week have a Sioux logo anywhere on their attire. Quote
jimdahl Posted December 30, 2011 Author Posted December 30, 2011 Though I didn't receive the rumored request letter myself (the first time being conspicously excluded from the media email list has tangibly benefitted me!), to respect the spirit of UND's request I did change the "official" logo (used in box scores, standings, etc...) to the interlocking ND tonight. http://siouxsports.c...ckey/standings/ I suppose we'll get used to it. Quote
MissSioux85 Posted December 30, 2011 Posted December 30, 2011 More branding changes: Fighting Sioux Club = North Dakota Champions Club Sioux Crew = NoDak Nation Sioux Boosters Club = UND Boosters Sioux Booster Luncheon = UND Fan Luncheon Sioux-per Swing Golf Tournament = North Dakota Champions Golf Tournament Sioux-per Gala & Auction = A Night of Champions: UND Athletics Auction & Gala Sioux Kids Club = Sioux Kids Club for the rest of the season Fighting Sioux Sports Network = UND Sports Network Fighting Sioux Radio Network = UND Radio Network Sioux Sports Extra (TV show) = UND Sports Extra Fighting Sioux Coaches Show (radio) = UND Coaches Show http://www.undsports...TCLID=205353633 Quote
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.