Vote on your final 5 nickname choices (just ND is out)

[Cratter]

These names really do suck!  It's amazing this was the best that they came up with.  Lesser of all evils at this point is North Stars.

"UND rejects it's own states nickname.  Opts to pick neighboring states nickname."

 

 

[darell1976]

"UND rejects it's own states nickname.  Opts to pick neighboring states nickname."

 

 

^^^^^^^THIS!

[UNDPUCKS]

BOYCOTT this whole stupid process. Let 27 people, who care deeply, vote and decide it. I am totally disinterested. North Dakota it is for me. I will not use any of those 5 'approved' ideas. I doubt there are many college sport teams that exist today with an elected "nickname". It just happens over time. If UND was not so interested in making revenue off whatever 'nickname' gets past this election, they could just wait and see what comes up over time. I won't be buying or wearing any of the 5 approved names. Will it be Fighting Sundogs or just Sundogs?

[Boogieman]

Would anyone take staying North Dakota, but in doing so take the state number.  So North Dakota 39'ers.  I like it -

I could absolutely get on board with that.

[Fetch]

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Edited August 28, 2015 by Fetch

[darell1976]

BOYCOTT this whole stupid process. Let 27 people, who care deeply, vote and decide it. I am totally disinterested. North Dakota it is for me. I will not use any of those 5 'approved' ideas. I doubt there are many college sport teams that exist today with an elected "nickname". It just happens over time. If UND was not so interested in making revenue off whatever 'nickname' gets past this election, they could just wait and see what comes up over time. I won't be buying or wearing any of the 5 approved names. Will it be Fighting Sundogs or just Sundogs?

 

I don't think they were making a killing with the plain North Dakota, interlocking ND gear.  No nickname will create the revenue the Fighting Sioux name and logo created.

[Siouxperfan7]

Did I read somwhere that UND is in the process of coming up with conceptual designs for the remaining optins so people have a more informed idea of what UND is thinking in regards to logo ideas for these nickname choices?

[The Sicatoka]

That said, someone needs to be the adult in the room on this nickname issue or it’s never going to go away.

And with that quote Rob Port finally got something right. 

Someone does need to be the adult in the room. And it's taken heaven knows how long, but believe it or not, it was Robert Kelley. 

President Kelley added, “As I have noted many times, North Dakota is not a nickname—it is a reflection of our pride in who we are.  We have been North Dakota—UND—for more than 130 years, and we always will be.  The Nickname Committee has delivered a list of five prospective nicknames with the potential to add value to our already-existing North Dakota identity and evoke the pride and spirit that we all feel for our University and our State.  I respect and support the process the Committee used, and the extensive public input they gathered.  In making this decision, I also respect their final recommendations.”

We've had three years of "talking" and "get this right".

With all due respect to the chair of the ND SBoHE, but "One more look at this and visit with everybody and come to a decision" is pure hokum. Committee after committee has already done that ad nauseum. Where has she been throughout this process? 

Edited August 28, 2015 by The Sicatoka

[Fetch]

Just being an "Adult" is hardly a notion I put much respect in. Far to many adults make terrible mistakes all the time

[SWSiouxMN]

And with that quote Rob Port finally got something right. 

Someone does need to be the adult in the room. And it's taken heaven knows how long, but believe it or not, it was Robert Kelley. 

We've had three years of "talking" and "get this right".

With all due respect to the chair of the ND SBoHE, but "One more look at this and visit with everybody and come to a decision" is pure hokum. Committee after committee has already done that ad nauseum. Where has she been throughout this process? 

So they could say... put the name back on the list?  Or they want the actual justification out there for the public?

[Cratter]

BOYCOTT this whole stupid process. Let 27 people, who care deeply, vote and decide it. I am totally disinterested. North Dakota it is for me. I will not use any of those 5 'approved' ideas. I doubt there are many college sport teams that exist today with an elected "nickname". It just happens over time. If UND was not so interested in making revenue off whatever 'nickname' gets past this election, they could just wait and see what comes up over time. I won't be buying or wearing any of the 5 approved names. Will it be Fighting Sundogs or just Sundogs?

You should like North Stars as its a favorite of the hockey only crowd. Being a former NHL team and all... 

[TBR]

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Smart Lady & make it public what he says

My estimate is that she is unaware of the so called goon letter.

By all that is good and merciful just get this thing over with.

[4evrSIOUX]

I'm not voting they all stink! They should go back to the drawing board now that ND is out. 

[Old Time Hockey]

I'm not voting they all stink! They should go back to the drawing board now that ND is out. 

Be careful!  You are one more comment away from being tarred and feathered.  

[Fetch]

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[Siouxperfan7]

When first taking nickname submissions, the committe came up with some attributes that they would evaluate each name on.  These attributes were:

• Be unique, recognizable, inspiring, and distinctly UND’s;
• Promote a sense of pride, strength, fierceness, and passion;
• Be representative of the state and region in a way that honors the traditions and heritage of the past but also looks to the future; and
• Be a unifying and rallying symbol.

The committe deffinitely should be applauded for doing at least this right.  These are the attributes that I think all of us can agree should be represeted by UNd's new nickname.  Everyone has a right to their own opinion and those fortunate enough will get a vote.  I only ask that when figuring out the name you are going to vote for, take these attributes into consideration.

[darell1976]

When first taking nickname submissions, the committe came up with some attributes that they would evaluate each name on.  These attributes were:

• Be unique, recognizable, inspiring, and distinctly UND’s;
• Promote a sense of pride, strength, fierceness, and passion;
• Be representative of the state and region in a way that honors the traditions and heritage of the past but also looks to the future; and
• Be a unifying and rallying symbol.

The committe deffinitely should be applauded for doing at least this right.  These are the attributes that I think all of us can agree should be represeted by UNd's new nickname.  Everyone has a right to their own opinion and those fortunate enough will get a vote.  I only ask that when figuring out the name you are going to vote for, take these attributes into consideration.

Sundog has the unique attribute and thats it.

[4evrSIOUX]

You should like North Stars as its a favorite of the hockey only crowd. Being a former NHL team and all... 

What do you base that on? 

[4evrSIOUX]

My only hope is that NONE of these trainwrecks get 50% of the vote. Then what will they do?

 

[darell1976]

My only hope is that NONE of these trainwrecks get 50% of the vote. Then what will they do?

 

Then the top 2 square off until one has a majority.

[Cratter]

My only hope is that NONE of these trainwrecks get 50% of the vote. Then what will they do?

Should we take you serious when you don't know what's going on? 

[Hawkster]

I'm glad Kelley decided to dump the idea of no nickname.   I just can't get on board with that idea.    I can live with North Stars, Nodaks, and Roughriders.

[Siouxphan27]

When first taking nickname submissions, the committe came up with some attributes that they would evaluate each name on.  These attributes were:

• Be unique, recognizable, inspiring, and distinctly UND’s;
• Promote a sense of pride, strength, fierceness, and passion;
• Be representative of the state and region in a way that honors the traditions and heritage of the past but also looks to the future; and
• Be a unifying and rallying symbol.

The committe deffinitely should be applauded for doing at least this right.  These are the attributes that I think all of us can agree should be represeted by UNd's new nickname.  Everyone has a right to their own opinion and those fortunate enough will get a vote.  I only ask that when figuring out the name you are going to vote for, take these attributes into consideration.

Sometimes it's a good idea to use a Roughrider in a passionate situation.  But other than that, all the choices pretty much fail those four bullet points miserably. 

 

 

[The Sicatoka]

You keep throwing that Trojan horse out there. 

[Old Time Hockey]

Sometimes it's a good idea to use a Roughrider in a passionate situation.  But other than that, all the choices pretty much fail those four bullet points miserably. 

 

 

Nicely played sir.