jdub27 Posted July 16, 2015 Posted July 16, 2015 Some on here say no way to just North Dakota. I'm ok with that view. Although it is my third choice. Some of those same people think Nodaks would be a great nickname. North Dakota doesn't work.....but abbreviate it (Nodaks) and suddenly it's really something. North Dakota Nodaks.....doesn't even make sense. What's the logo going to be for Nodaks? Whatever it is could be used with just North Dakota. No nickname just a logo. Like I said North Dakota is my third choice.....hopefully it doesn't come to that. Nodaks, however, just doesn't work for me. Wouldn't be surprised if that ends up that is what eventually is unofficially is used if "no nickname" is chosen. People will get tired of hearing/reading Green and White, North Dakota, etc. I do agree on your sentiments of it not making much sense or working in terms of logo or being something tangible. Quote
SWSiouxMN Posted July 16, 2015 Posted July 16, 2015 Some on here say no way to just North Dakota. I'm ok with that view. Although it is my third choice. Some of those same people think Nodaks would be a great nickname. North Dakota doesn't work.....but abbreviate it (Nodaks) and suddenly it's really something. North Dakota Nodaks.....doesn't even make sense. What's the logo going to be for Nodaks? Whatever it is could be used with just North Dakota. No nickname just a logo. Like I said North Dakota is my third choice.....hopefully it doesn't come to that. Nodaks, however, just doesn't work for me. When I see Nodaks I think of a horse as a logo... Quote
The Sicatoka Posted July 16, 2015 Posted July 16, 2015 When I see Nodaks I think of a horse as a logo... Which means it should be Nokota, not Nodaks. 2 Quote
Goon Posted July 16, 2015 Posted July 16, 2015 Which means it should be Nokota, not Nodaks. Which would be a hell of a lot better than Sundogs. Quote
Taz Boy Posted July 16, 2015 Posted July 16, 2015 I'm get the impression Roughriders is also the current leader at the Herald. What gave it away, Tom's full-throated defense of the name against any negative connotation concerns, or the motherhood and apple pie tribute to the majesty of all things Roughrider? The Herald rarely holds it close to the vest. Opinions start on page 1, above the fold, and don't stop until you get to the DNR zebra mussel report. On second thought, I may be thinking of the S'trib. taz Quote
Siouxperfan7 Posted July 16, 2015 Posted July 16, 2015 Wouldn't be surprised if that ends up that is what eventually is unofficially is used if "no nickname" is chosen. People will get tired of hearing/reading Green and White, North Dakota, etc. I do agree on your sentiments of it not making much sense or working in terms of logo or being something tangible. Yet another reason that "North Dakota" must not be chosen. For you no nicknamers, A vote for "North Dakota" is essentially a vote for Nodaks!! Quote
darell1976 Posted July 16, 2015 Posted July 16, 2015 When I see Nodak I think of the business my dad retired from: http://www.nodakelectric.com Quote
SooToo Posted July 17, 2015 Posted July 17, 2015 Which means it should be Nokota, not Nodaks. Still holding out hope for an 11th-hour comeback. Quote
SIOUXFAN97 Posted July 17, 2015 Posted July 17, 2015 bemidji state has thrown the idea of rebranding in the past...if they were ever to switch their name to northern minnesota university wonder if they would drop the beavers for the north stars.... University of Northern Minnesota North Stars?? unless we get it first? Quote
Hayduke Posted July 17, 2015 Posted July 17, 2015 bemidji state has thrown the idea of rebranding in the past...if they were ever to switch their name to northern minnesota university wonder if they would drop the beavers for the north stars.... University of Northern Minnesota North Stars?? unless we get it first? It's all good. They can have it... 1 Quote
The Sicatoka Posted July 17, 2015 Posted July 17, 2015 bemidji state has thrown the idea of rebranding in the past...if they were ever to switch their name to northern minnesota university wonder if they would drop the beavers for the north stars.... University of Northern Minnesota North Stars?? unless we get it first? It, a reference to Minnesota's state motto, would fit them (a Minnesota school) far better. Quote
SWSiouxMN Posted July 17, 2015 Posted July 17, 2015 http://www.grandforksherald.com/opinion/letters/3799098-letter-good-luck-finding-utterly-inoffensive-nickname This gave me a great laugh this morning, excellent use of satire. Quote
Emerald joker Posted July 17, 2015 Posted July 17, 2015 http://www.grandforksherald.com/opinion/letters/3799098-letter-good-luck-finding-utterly-inoffensive-nickname This gave me a great laugh this morning, excellent use of satire. That was awesome and so true. Everything is going to offend someone cuz most everyone has gotten so sensitive and cant take the pain of reading something. I hope this offened everyone because i really dont care and neither does the real world!!! GO FIGHTING SIOUX!!! Quote
streetsahead Posted July 17, 2015 Posted July 17, 2015 http://www.grandforksherald.com/opinion/letters/3799098-letter-good-luck-finding-utterly-inoffensive-nickname This gave me a great laugh this morning, excellent use of satire. Reminds of the Greendale Human Beings from the show Community with this gender and race neutral mascot chosen to eliminate any chance of anyone being offended. Quote
dmksioux Posted July 17, 2015 Posted July 17, 2015 And yet another view on the Roughrider nickname... http://www.grandforksherald.com/opinion/letters/3799103-letter-roughriders-history-complicates-name Quote
CMSioux Posted July 17, 2015 Posted July 17, 2015 Geez if they talked to our crack "Consultant" they would be starting the rebranding tomorrow. If our consultant thinks Roughrider has a double meaning that is a deal breaker what would they think of beaver....that makes me wonder how the Beavers have been able to survive all the name-calling and things being thrown at them (sarcasm). 2 Quote
fightingsioux4life Posted July 17, 2015 Posted July 17, 2015 Most of the people criticizing Roughriders are the same kind of people that would support Sun Dogs. Just sayin.... 2 Quote
obborg Posted July 17, 2015 Posted July 17, 2015 Most of the people criticizing Roughriders are the same kind of people that would support Sun Dogs. Just sayin.... Here's one exception. RR is at the bottom of my list, but Sundogs near the middle. Quote
obborg Posted July 17, 2015 Posted July 17, 2015 And yet another view on the Roughrider nickname... http://www.grandforksherald.com/opinion/letters/3799103-letter-roughriders-history-complicates-name The difference between Roughriders and Rough Riders should be put to people's attention. I thought we were done arguing about Teddy. Quote
Popular Post southpaw Posted July 17, 2015 Popular Post Posted July 17, 2015 And yet another view on the Roughrider nickname... http://www.grandforksherald.com/opinion/letters/3799103-letter-roughriders-history-complicates-name If 90% of the readers need to google a word to know what it means, the writer isn't doing a very good job of reaching the masses with their point. 5 Quote
LkvlleUNDFan Posted July 20, 2015 Posted July 20, 2015 Here's a brief blurb on the Roughrider name from Minnesota Public Radio: http://blogs.mprnews.org/newscut/2015/07/is-roughriders-right-for-und-nickname/ It doesn't really take a stance on the issue, just mentions a bit of the controversy and includes excerpts from the Herald's recent editorial. Quote
Siouxperfan7 Posted July 20, 2015 Posted July 20, 2015 http://www.grandforksherald.com/opinion/our-opinion/3800581-our-opinion-roosevelts-flaws-dont-disqualify-roughriders-und-nickname "Teddy Roosevelt was steeped in the biases of his age, and he failed to transcend some of those beliefs. But he did transcend a great many other deep-rooted prejudices — and helped America do so as well, as his presidency led to profound changes in our approach to poverty, public health, industrial cartels and especially the natural world. That’s not perfection. But it’s a whole lot more than the rest of us mortals can hope to achieve. That’s about as close to greatness as human beings can get. And where figures from American history are concerned, it’s enough." 1 Quote
The Sicatoka Posted July 20, 2015 Posted July 20, 2015 “I am not, nor ever have been, in favor of bringing about in any way the social and political equality of the white and black races,” said Abe Lincoln in 1858. The man who freed slaves said that. No equity for black and white. Tear down the Lincoln Memorial, I guess, while you're knocking down the Jefferson Memorial. Here's a more recent claim from Sammy Davis Jr's daughter: Sammy Davis Jr. was at the height of his stardom in 1961 when he and close friend Frank Sinatra campaigned to elect President John F. Kennedy, but after Davis married Swedish actress May Britt, Kennedy refused to let him perform at his inauguration, Davis’ daughter claims in a new book. So even the much beloved John F. Kennedy can't pass today's muster. Kennedy didn't approve of interracial marriages (Ms. Britt was white; Mr Davis was black.) Quote
The Sicatoka Posted July 20, 2015 Posted July 20, 2015 http://www.grandforksherald.com/opinion/our-opinion/3800581-our-opinion-roosevelts-flaws-dont-disqualify-roughriders-und-nickname "Teddy Roosevelt was steeped in the biases of his age, and he failed to transcend some of those beliefs. But he did transcend a great many other deep-rooted prejudices — and helped America do so as well, as his presidency led to profound changes in our approach to poverty, public health, industrial cartels and especially the natural world. That’s not perfection. But it’s a whole lot more than the rest of us mortals can hope to achieve. That’s about as close to greatness as human beings can get. And where figures from American history are concerned, it’s enough." The Herald writes an editorial that makes sense. I'm stunned. Quote
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