GeauxSioux Posted July 31, 2012 Posted July 31, 2012 We just got done watching a National Geographic show about Lewis and Clark on Netflix. I couldn't help seeing the connection of North Dakota in that trek west, kind of like UND's westward movement with the Big Sky. I think that it ties the past (Sioux) with the future and connects western ND to the name. Choosing a name that does not identify with UND's and North Dakota's past would be a mistake IMO. 1 Quote
Blackheart Posted July 31, 2012 Posted July 31, 2012 How about the Trekkies? Live long and prosper. Quote
GeauxSioux Posted July 31, 2012 Author Posted July 31, 2012 Like the pioneers? Kind of, but different. Edit: According to this website, there are 28 schools using Pioneers, but only LaSalle uses Explorers, making it somewhat unique. Quote
CMSioux Posted July 31, 2012 Posted July 31, 2012 How about the Fighting Higgs Boson! - it' unique, the center of all that is essential. You can't see, smell, taste or feel it (thus you can't be offended by it) and few people understand it. Okay I'm joking. Quote
sioux7>5 Posted July 31, 2012 Posted July 31, 2012 Explorers is not a good name at all. I has to be something like Cavalry or Roughriders. Quote
Blackheart Posted July 31, 2012 Posted July 31, 2012 Explorers is not a good name at all. I has to be something like Cavalry or Roughriders. You make a compelling argument... Quote
Let'sGoHawks! Posted July 31, 2012 Posted July 31, 2012 You make a compelling argument... Ok I had to laugh a bit at that response from you. Quote
darell1976 Posted July 31, 2012 Posted July 31, 2012 Like the pioneers? Why do I picture George Gwozdecky when I hear Pioneers. Quote
Goon Posted July 31, 2012 Posted July 31, 2012 Why do I picture George Gwozdecky when I hear Pioneers. The Dasher Troll. Quote
The Sicatoka Posted July 31, 2012 Posted July 31, 2012 Isn't the minor league baseball team in Sioux City the Explorers? It just doesn't feel like a strong name. Quote
The Sicatoka Posted July 31, 2012 Posted July 31, 2012 The Gopher Killers I have your "Gopher Killer" (and Badger Killer) right here. Quote
Sodbuster Posted July 31, 2012 Posted July 31, 2012 Discoverers? (Corp of Discovery)...........how about Bounty Hunters? Vigilanties?......... just throwing names out. Quote
UNDColorado Posted July 31, 2012 Posted July 31, 2012 Discoverers? (Corp of Discovery)...........how about Bounty Hunters? Vigilanties?......... just throwing names out. What about your name: The Sodbusters At the very least it is definitely unique. Quote
Goon Posted July 31, 2012 Posted July 31, 2012 (edited) I kind of like Sicatoka's Idea of Reapers that he had a while ago. SINCE UND is going to be doing a drone mission. Edited July 31, 2012 by Goon Quote
ericpnelson Posted July 31, 2012 Posted July 31, 2012 does anyone have a link to the nickname settlement Quote
Cratter Posted July 31, 2012 Posted July 31, 2012 North Dakota is known as the Roughrider State! Quote
darell1976 Posted July 31, 2012 Posted July 31, 2012 North Dakota is known as the Roughrider State! It is also the Peace Garden State...UND Peacekeepers. Quote
The Sicatoka Posted July 31, 2012 Posted July 31, 2012 It is also the Peace Garden State...UND Peacekeepers. Uh, ... no. Deactivated. Quote
sioux7>5 Posted July 31, 2012 Posted July 31, 2012 You make a compelling argument... Every time I make an argument for Cavlary I get ripped so I chose to keep it simple. Not the best idea with people on this board. But I will say this, that the new name needs to be something that people can really get into cheering for and can be a great logo at the same time. I might not be explaining this the best. Nothing can replace the Fighting Sioux, so I just want something really good. Not explorers, oilers, something better. The fans and citizens deserve it to be awesome! 2 Quote
GeauxSioux Posted August 1, 2012 Author Posted August 1, 2012 Every time I make an argument for Cavlary I get ripped so I chose to keep it simple. Not the best idea with people on this board. But I will say this, that the new name needs to be something that people can really get into cheering for and can be a great logo at the same time. I might not be explaining this the best. Nothing can replace the Fighting Sioux, so I just want something really good. Not explorers, oilers, something better. The fans and citizens deserve it to be awesome! I would love North Dakota Cavalry, but I just don't think that it would get the seal of approval from the ultimate decision makers. If I was the one person that could make the decision for all, I would pick Cavalry. Unfortunately, I am not "the one". Quote
Sodbuster Posted August 1, 2012 Posted August 1, 2012 What about your name: The Sodbusters At the very least it is definitely unique. I suggested that earlier a few times (probably months ago) and nobody seemed too fired up. Quote
Cratter Posted August 1, 2012 Posted August 1, 2012 I would love North Dakota Cavalry, but I just don't think that it would get the seal of approval from the ultimate decision makers. If I was the one person that could make the decision for all, I would pick Cavalry. Unfortunately, I am not "the one". Calvary and Roughriders are equal in my book. Why don't you think people would go for Calvary? Seems like a very popular choice. Quote
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