InHeavenThereIsNoBeer Posted October 25, 2015 Posted October 25, 2015 (edited) I'm with you on this one. People looking for a conspiracy where nothing exists, especially when adding Nodaks gives their choice (and mine) a chance.How is it looking for a conspiracy when I want there to be integrity for the process?If you say it will be a 2 name run-off, have a 2 name run-off!I did my part to promote Nodaks but if that's not what UND fans want, let's move on. Edited October 25, 2015 by InHeavenThereIsNoBeer 2 Quote
Teeder11 Posted October 25, 2015 Author Posted October 25, 2015 Since we all care about what Brad has to say, here's one of his latest Tweets: Brad E. Schlossman @SchlossmanGF 15m15 minutes agoWord is that the current students voted heavily in favor of Fighting Hawks, interestingly enough. Quote
Cratter Posted October 25, 2015 Posted October 25, 2015 Divide the vote three ways again.Prepare for the Fighting Hawks. Quote
MafiaMan Posted October 25, 2015 Posted October 25, 2015 What a joke!"We think Roughriders wins easily if its Fighting Hawks vs Roughriders. We don't want that."I guess if practically everyone who voted for North Stars or Sundogs now votes for Roughriders, then sure, "wins easily" it is. Quote
Teeder11 Posted October 25, 2015 Author Posted October 25, 2015 How am I looking for a conspiracy when I want there to be integrity for the process?If you say it will be a 2 name run-off, have a 2 name run-off!I did my part to promote Nodaks but if that's not what UND fans want, let's move on.Not saying you are wrong... but that's you. Right or wrong -- I can't imagine the S storm that would have erupted had it been left off. It's kind of a damned if you do, damned if you don't. Just like this whole thing has been for quite some time. But that comes with leadership or lack thereof, so be it. 1 1 Quote
siouxfan512 Posted October 25, 2015 Posted October 25, 2015 Let's go Hawks!University of North Dakota Fighting Hawks!gross. Nothing like a bland option similar to the transition Of every other native American team. It is what it is, but I was definitely surprised at how many people voted for that one. Quote
Oxbow6 Posted October 25, 2015 Posted October 25, 2015 Since we all care about what Brad has to say, here's one of his latest Tweets: Brad E. Schlossman @SchlossmanGF 15m15 minutes agoWord is that the current students voted heavily in favor of Fighting Hawks, interestingly enough.Now we know what they do insead of showing up for FB games..........sit around and talk about how awesone FH will be as the new nickname. Quote
choyt3 Posted October 25, 2015 Posted October 25, 2015 So now the "Nodaks" folks are b*tching because the rules were changed to INCLUDE their choice in a run-off vote?Unbelievable.Huh? Haven't seen this. elaborate, please 1 Quote
darell1976 Posted October 25, 2015 Posted October 25, 2015 Maybe to avoid a special runoff or recall since the result for second was too close, they decided to leave Nodaks in it. Quote
Teeder11 Posted October 25, 2015 Author Posted October 25, 2015 Now we know what they do insead of showing up for FB games..........sit around and talk about how awesone FH will be as the new nickname.That's awesome! Love it!!! 1 Quote
Siouxphan27 Posted October 25, 2015 Posted October 25, 2015 So even though the hockey folks apparently prefer Nodaks, you're mad because Kelley is sabotaging Rough Riders? How does this amount to automatically sabotaging Roughriders? Fighting Hawks dominated this vote. It received around 50% more votes than either Roughriders or Nodaks received. No one knows if Nodaks voters would be more inclined to choose RR over FH, or vice versa. Quote
Cratter Posted October 25, 2015 Posted October 25, 2015 Since we know all the Nodak people are easily swayed, they should switch their votes to the name that has more votes, Roughriders. And avoid teams within their own conference with the "Hawks" name. Quote
choyt3 Posted October 25, 2015 Posted October 25, 2015 Since we all care about what Brad has to say, here's one of his latest Tweets: Brad E. Schlossman @SchlossmanGF 15m15 minutes agoWord is that the current students voted heavily in favor of Fighting Hawks, interestingly enough.but the word on here was that the students would vote Nodaks because the hockey team wanted them to. Or did I misinterpret the last week on this message board? 2 Quote
Oxbow6 Posted October 25, 2015 Posted October 25, 2015 Not saying you are wrong... but that's you. Right or wrong -- I can't imagine the S storm that would have erupted had it been left off. It's kind of a damned if you do, damned if you don't. Just like this whole thing has been for quite some time. But that comes with leadership or lack thereof, so be it.He isn't wrong.......we were sold a pile of crap in the Kelley lead Sh*t Show. "We will have a run off of the top two......no wait.....three choices". 2 Quote
darell1976 Posted October 25, 2015 Posted October 25, 2015 Since we know all the Nodak people are easily swayed, they should switch their votes to the name that has more votes, Roughriders. And avoid teams within their own conference with the "Hawks" name. Only Miami is the Hawks so UND will be the only Hawks in the Big Sky. Quote
Cratter Posted October 25, 2015 Posted October 25, 2015 UND's new nickname, whatever it may be, will forever be tainted now. 2 Quote
Teeder11 Posted October 25, 2015 Author Posted October 25, 2015 (edited) He isn't wrong.......we were sold a pile of crap in the Kelley lead Sh*t Show. "We will have a run off of the top two......no wait.....three choices".True.... it's just harder for me to to judge harshly when I am not in someone's shoes, I guess. But that's why they get paid the bucks! Edited October 25, 2015 by Teeder11 Quote
choyt3 Posted October 25, 2015 Posted October 25, 2015 UND's new nickname, whatever it may be, will forever be tainted now.Always would have been since this "process" was initiated. Quote
siouxfan512 Posted October 25, 2015 Posted October 25, 2015 Since we know all the Nodak people are easily swayed, they should switch their votes to the name that has more votes, Roughriders. And avoid teams within their own conference with the "Hawks" name. how are noak people easily swayed? Quote
Cratter Posted October 25, 2015 Posted October 25, 2015 (edited) I guess if practically everyone who voted for North Stars or Sundogs now votes for Roughriders, then sure, "wins easily" it is.A lot of people, especially people on this board, have Nodaks and RR number one and two and would have switched to the other one left.I'd have voted for Nodaks vs Fighting Hawks and by the polls here a lot of people would have too. Now I doubt any name will ever have over half the vote. Edited October 25, 2015 by Cratter Quote
TrueSioux2000 Posted October 25, 2015 Posted October 25, 2015 1) Fighting Hawks is not unique in any way. Sorry, wait it's unique because it has "Fighting" and not a color. Roughriders is extremely unique in collegiate athletics, Nodaks obviously is as well. Fighting Hawks? C'mon we're better than that.2) Why do we have to wait until November 2? Do people need to prepare themselves and their computers for another vote? Can we just get this thing over with???? Qualtrics could whip up another vote tonight and have it ready for tomorrow because it's their business. It's what they do, literally.3) If there are 3 choices, I'm assuming they're choosing the name with the most votes, because it's possible not one gets over 50%, right? Quote
Teeder11 Posted October 25, 2015 Author Posted October 25, 2015 Always would have been since this "process" was initiated. Exactly.. this was never in jeopardy of receiving any kind of mandate. We knew that yesterday, last week, last month, last year. Even if UND would have come out with two remaining options today.... it would have been considered tainted by many. Quote
siouxfan512 Posted October 25, 2015 Posted October 25, 2015 So we all know this entire process has been a joke since day one, but the bottom line is there are now 3 options on the ballot. How does this play out going forward?I was surprised to see fighting hawks with the most votes, but I don't really see that changing in the final vote.With these three, I'll vote nodaks.Had nodaks been left off, I would have voted roughridersGo Nodaks! Quote
choyt3 Posted October 25, 2015 Posted October 25, 2015 People need to realize that the colorful logo that was going around facebook earlier will not be the official logo. That being said, can they do a mock-up now for the last three? Logos/mascots (if they have one) will help a great deal. My choice is still alive, though by the original rules it shouldn't be. 1 Quote
Oxbow6 Posted October 25, 2015 Posted October 25, 2015 1) Fighting Hawks is not unique in any way. Sorry, wait it's unique because it has "Fighting" and not a color. Roughriders is extremely unique in collegiate athletics, Nodaks obviously is as well. Fighting Hawks? C'mon we're better than that.2) Why do we have to wait until November 2? Do people need to prepare themselves and their computers for another vote? Can we just get this thing over with???? Qualtrics could whip up another vote tonight and have it ready for tomorrow because it's their business. It's what they do, literally.3) If there are 3 choices, I'm assuming they're choosing the name with the most votes, because it's possible not one gets over 50%, right?To #3 then that changes the rules.........again. Nothing new here......carry on. Quote
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