TBR Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 So it sounds like you are part of the group I was talking about that doesn't want a new nickname because you want to keep using the old one, even though it would be as the unofficial nickname with North Dakota being the "official nickname". No, I just finished explaining that I don't want a new identity imposed on UND which is not the same as saying I want to keep using the Sioux moniker. I thought it was a straightforward statement that did not require anyone coming along and telling me what I meant. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yababy8 Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 There are people that actually think the nickname will be an option again. But that isn't what I was referring to. I was referring to people that don't want a new name competing with the Fighting Sioux nickname. They don't want a new nickname because people will yell that at games and more people will stop yelling Fighting Sioux. They want to keep the old identity, the Fighting Sioux, on an unofficial basis rather than have anyone start using a new nickname. So it sounds like you are part of the group I was talking about that doesn't want a new nickname because you want to keep using the old one, even though it would be as the unofficial nickname with North Dakota being the "official nickname". That is why I said it is obvious why most people want to keep North Dakota, it is because they want to keep using Fighting Sioux on an unofficial basis not as an official name. At least the motives of those that want to go without a new nickname are obvoius, understandable, logical and fair. Conversely, the motive for forcing thousands upon thousands of good, god loving, productive members of society to have to live with this lunacy that was in the beginning justified in the name of protecting a group of offended people only to be exposed as actually without a bit of consideration or respect for those very people to the extreme point of getting sued by the group of said victims in an attempt to restrain said lunancy from being imposed on said group. Now there in lies the obvious target of any and all worthy conversations of vague, confused, hidden or ulterior motives. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdub27 Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 At least the motives of those that want to go without a new nickname are obvoius, understandable, logical and fair. Conversely, the motive for forcing thousands upon thousands of good, god loving, productive members of society to have to live with this lunacy that was in the beginning justified in the name of protecting a group of offended people only to be exposed as actually without a bit of consideration or respect for those very people to the extreme point of getting sued in an attempt to restrain said lunancy from being imposed on said group. Now there in lies the obvious target of any and all worthy conversations of vague, confused, hidden or ulterior motives. I'd argue against the understandable and logical part, considering the whole settlement deal that kind of prevents it. And thousands of "good, god loving, productive members of society" voted to remove the name because it was in the best interest of the University and its student athletes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBR Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 At least the motives of those that want to go without a new nickname are obvoius, understandable, logical and fair. Conversely, the motive for forcing thousands upon thousands of good, god loving, productive members of society to have to live with this lunacy that was in the beginning justified in the name of protecting a group of offended people only to be exposed as actually without a bit of consideration or respect for those very people to the extreme point of getting sued by the group of said victims in an attempt to restrain said lunancy from being imposed on said group. Now there in lies the obvious target of any and all worthy conversations of vague, confused, hidden or ulterior motives. That right there is funny! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darell1976 Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 FYP Math wasn't working that early in the morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darell1976 Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 Not apples to apples and I'm confident you know it.. Why isn't it? A school with a NA nickname taken away and had to be replaced. You think Alumni of GFC was thrilled to have the school be Knights back in 94? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petey23 Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 Not apples to apples and I'm confident you know it.. I wouldn't be confident in him knowing and/or understanding much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yababy8 Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 I'd argue against the understandable and logical part, considering the whole settlement deal that kind of prevents it. And thousands of "good, god loving, productive members of society" voted to remove the name because it was in the best interest of the University and its student athletes. Exactly!!! That's what good people do when they have a gun to their head with a lunatics finger on the trigger. They give them what they want so others don't get hurt!! More the reason we should maybe, just maybe, stand up for them. Just a bit? Because you know, as I know, as we ALl KNOW what they gave up, what they sacrificed, is something they would really really really want back. They sure as f"ck aren't happy about any of it and not letting them keep the pictures on the wall of what they (we) lost is just further insulting them(us). Forcing another name on people is doing just that. They don't want it!!! Kapeesh? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iluvdebbies Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 I wouldn't be confident in him knowing and/or understanding much. ^^^^^^^ THIS!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WiSioux Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 http://www.grandforksherald.com/content/frank-burggraf-proud-name-meets-every-requirement-sioux From today's paper... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn-O Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 Wake me up when this BS is over, and chalk me up in the "indifferent" column. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pontoonin Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 Thanks to Frank. Good article. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oxbow6 Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 1. Wops 2. Satans 3. Redskins Yah........I guess I can see where "Fighting Sioux" is as offensive as these to most. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdub27 Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 Exactly!!! That's what good people do when they have a gun to their head with a lunatics finger on the trigger. They give them what they want so others don't get hurt!! More the reason we should maybe, just maybe, stand up for them. Just a bit? Because you know, as I know, as we ALl KNOW what they gave up, what they sacrificed, is something they would really really really want back. They sure as f"ck aren't happy about any of it and not letting them keep the pictures on the wall of what they (we) lost is just further insulting them(us). Forcing another name on people is doing just that. They don't want it!!! Kapeesh? So your solution is to bring the name back at the expense of the student-athletes? And I'm not sure what your point about pictures on the wall is? Anything with historical significance remains, including some new stuff from the renovations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fetch Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 http://www.grandforksherald.com/content/frank-burggraf-proud-name-meets-every-requirement-sioux Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewey Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 At least the motives of those that want to go without a new nickname are obvoius, understandable, logical and fair. Conversely, the motive for forcing thousands upon thousands of good, god loving, productive members of society to have to live with this lunacy that was in the beginning justified in the name of protecting a group of offended people only to be exposed as actually without a bit of consideration or respect for those very people to the extreme point of getting sued by the group of said victims in an attempt to restrain said lunancy from being imposed on said group. Now there in lies the obvious target of any and all worthy conversations of vague, confused, hidden or ulterior motives. Yes. That's the whole thing in the most simple, succinct and clear manner. The irony, lunacy and hypocrisy of the "change the nickname" meme cause the position (charitably speaking) to be self-refuting and cause the argument to rise up in protest against itself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewey Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 So your solution is to bring the name back at the expense of the student-athletes? And I'm not sure what your point about pictures on the wall is? Anything with historical significance remains, including some new stuff from the renovations. "Anything with historical significance remains...." Except, of course, peoples' associations, remembrances and pride in "Fighting Sioux". These must be disrespected for the sake of expediency and expunged as quickly as possible by the overnight selection of a new nickname to sate the quarrelsome, apoplectic dyspepsia of the very whiners who assaulted everyone with this nonsense in the first place. People with cold, pallid slime in their heads will accept this. People with functional gray matter with active electrons, neurons and pulsating synaptic animation will not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darell1976 Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 I guess some people forgot the baggage that nickname did bring especially after we lost tribal approval like recruiting (Dale Lennon said this), conference affiliattion (Big Sky Conference, if we brought the name back who says Fullerton wouldn't think about booting us out since they have Idaho back). The name is retired, you can still wear your Sioux gear whenever you want but a new name will be picked next year. If you don't support the teams after that because of the name, you aren't a fan of UND because no matter what nickname is picked the name North Dakota will NEVER change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewey Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 the name North Dakota will NEVER change. All the more reason to just keep in "North Dakota" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBR Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 All the more reason to just keep in "North Dakota" I agree, and I've yet to see substantiation of the assertion that merchandizing will take a disastrous hit in doing so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoiseInsideMyHead Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 I agree, and I've yet to see substantiation of the assertion that merchandizing will take a disastrous hit in doing so. I haven't seen numbers (any open records geeks out there?), but I think it's fair to conclude that post-"retirement" licensing revenues have flattened. Without a significant change in direction, you can extrapolate that into the foreseeable future. The current gear is just not appealing to me as a consumer. I warmed to the men's hockey sweaters over time, but frankly haven't spent a dime on anything else. My home is littered with Sioux stuff that for now will simply wear out and go un-replaced. Even a relatively unpopular name and logo (say, one with 40-60% fan support) will generate sales of merchandise. Especially for students, newcomers, families and young children less acquainted with the past. If you tie in a likable character or mascot, sales of kid-oriented stuff will absolutely skyrocket. If the colors change (gasp!), then ring the cash register. People will want to associate with the team -- I think that's human nature. Throw in a couple of Frozen Four runs or even a title, and revenue will be flowing like crazy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MafiaMan Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 I agree, and I've yet to see substantiation of the assertion that merchandizing will take a disastrous hit in doing so. I think you're kidding yourself if you think sales of UND merchandise haven't gone in the tank since items with the Sioux logo on them have sold out. Ask the next sales floor person you see at Scheel's how UND merchandise is doing lately next time you're in there... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siouxphan27 Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 I think you're kidding yourself if you think sales of UND merchandise haven't gone in the tank since items with the Sioux logo on them have sold out. Ask the next sales floor person you see at Scheel's how UND merchandise is doing lately next time you're in there... That's probably attributed to people buying lifetime supplies of Sioux stuff. I also would like to see what this "big financial hit" is estimated to be if there is no new nickname. My guess is the number of donors that feel even further alienated by having some new nickname forced on them and thus quit giving or lower their amount, will outweigh selling a few extra sweatshirts that say "UND... <insert dumb nickname here>." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoiseInsideMyHead Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 That's probably attributed to people buying lifetime supplies of Sioux stuff. I also would like to see what this "big financial hit" is estimated to be if there is no new nickname. My guess is the number of donors that feel even further alienated by having some new nickname forced on them and thus quit giving or lower their amount, will outweigh selling a few extra sweatshirts that say "UND... <insert dumb nickname here>." Now you're talking apples and oranges. I, too, would be interested to know if there has been a demonstrable drop in donations that could be tied to the nickname issue. Keep in mind you have to balance that against new donors who were put off by the name. But I think the licensing revenue is an entirely different subject. Yes, there was almost certainly a bump or spike when the market was flooded in anticipation of a change and people bought up Sioux gear left and right for emotional reasons. UND is now in a valley with what I suspect are low sales of bland merchandise, and there are only two sources of new revenue: reactivating Sioux licenses for legacy goods, which has never been off the table, and launching a successful new brand. I agree that a poorly conceived name and logo is unlikely to reap tremendous licensing benefits. But in my opinion, any sort of product is better than what's out there now. You have to fill the void in the marketplace with something, and sales (and revenue) will follow. If the UND brand is even remotely appealing, I will be among the first in line to buy some stuff. My point earlier is that I don't think I'm alone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sicatoka Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 Noise: You're being rational/logical, not emotion driven; hence, you are clearly wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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