Winning a Natty ... what would it mean for Fighting Sioux

[NoiseInsideMyHead]

Here we are, less than 24 hours from the title tilt in Tampa with Quinnipiac.  I'm curious, what do people think about the relationship (if any) between the ultimate success on the ice and the nickname situation?

[UND1983]

Would be pretty ironic that as soon as they pick a new nickname UND wins a natty.

[Fetch]

I thought my last question here would at least spark some comment 

But it seems this subject is no longer of interest - everyone has made up their minds only time will effect the name

But I do think a Natty as Fighting Hawks will ease the transition a little

[obborg]

15 hours ago, Fetch said:

But I do think a Natty as Fighting Hawks will ease the transition a little

But it's hard to call it winning "as Fighting Hawks" when almost every UND fan in the stands is wearing Sioux gear.

[UND1983]

44 minutes ago, obborg said:

But it's hard to call it winning "as Fighting Hawks" when almost every UND fan in the stands is wearing Sioux gear.

The fans didn't win the game.  The team did, which is an entity of The University of North Dakota.  

Fans can wear whatever they want.  

[gfhockey]

Go read drakes dad twitta 

[Siouxphan27]

Maybe the booing of fighting Hawks will diminish because people will think of it as a superstitious good luck charm?   Other than that, individual feelings about the names, clothing, and Sioux cheering at events  will not change IMO.  

[darell1976]

The name is still new, it won't be accepted by the majority for quite some time. It could be decades before you see more Hawks and less Sioux. But no matter if you cheer Go Hawks or Go Sioux you are cheering for the same team...UND. 

On a side note, I will be cheering for the Hawks in my Fighting Sioux sweatshirt. Go Sioux/Hawks/Flickertails/Nodaks. 

[darell1976]

Championship shirts say Fighting Hawks, how many people (besides me) will be buying those? 

[geaux_sioux]

On April 10, 2016 at 10:40 PM, darell1976 said:

Championship shirts say Fighting Hawks, how many people (besides me) will be buying those? 

Not all of them do.

[Siouxperfan7]

On 4/10/2016 at 10:40 PM, darell1976 said:

Championship shirts say Fighting Hawks, how many people (besides me) will be buying those? 

Well the logical answer is everybody.  If you are a UND hockey fan and you are too stubborn and selfish that you won't buy a National Championship shirt that says Fighting Hawks on it, honestly turn in your UND fan card right now.  These Fighting Sioux Forever fans need to grow up and realize that this is more about them.  The University of North Dakota Fighting Hawks won a National Championship on Saturday.  Not the Fighting Sioux.  Accept that fact and move on  Ok.  End rant.

[4evrSIOUX]

On April 9, 2016 at 11:28 AM, obborg said:

But it's hard to call it winning "as Fighting Hawks" when almost every UND fan in the stands is wearing Sioux gear.

And yelling "Fighting Sioux", not FH

[UND1983]

47 minutes ago, 4evrSIOUX said:

And yelling "Fighting Sioux", not FH

That's so cool.  

[Fetch]

8 hours ago, Siouxperfan7 said:

Well the logical answer is everybody.  If you are a UND hockey fan and you are too stubborn and selfish that you won't buy a National Championship shirt that says Fighting Hawks on it, honestly turn in your UND fan card right now.  These Fighting Sioux Forever fans need to grow up and realize that this is more about them.  The University of North Dakota Fighting Hawks won a National Championship on Saturday.  Not the Fighting Sioux.  Accept that fact and move on  Ok.  End rant.

Never grow up all u do is get old

[Blackheart]

9 hours ago, Siouxperfan7 said:

Well the logical answer is everybody.  If you are a UND hockey fan and you are too stubborn and selfish that you won't buy a National Championship shirt that says Fighting Hawks on it, honestly turn in your UND fan card right now.  These Fighting Sioux Forever fans need to grow up and realize that this is more about them.  The University of North Dakota Fighting Hawks won a National Championship on Saturday.  Not the Fighting Sioux.  Accept that fact and move on  Ok.  End rant.

Or what?    Did you even enjoy the championship or are you too wound up over what nickname will be on a tshirt?  Who gives a crap what people cheer?  We won!

[Cratter]

On Sunday, April 10, 2016 at 11:40 PM, darell1976 said:

Championship shirts say Fighting Hawks, how many people (besides me) will be buying those? 

Drake was wearing his after the game.

[Vegas_Sioux]

1 minute ago, Cratter said:

Drake was wearing his after the game.

He also has a picture with the other 4 seniors holding a Sioux Flag

[Cratter]

Just now, Vegas_Sioux said:

He also has a picture with the other 4 seniors holding a Sioux Flag

No doubt he's a "Sioux" fan, just saying that didn't stop him from wearing his National Championship Fighting Hawks shirt after the game.

[Hayduke]

I got an 8 times national Champs shirt through Amazon.com.  Only says North Dakota.  But, I saw one with an unauthorized Fighting Hawks logo saying Frozen Four Champs.  No mention of Fighting Hawks on it.  

[ArchyAlum11]

The Fighting Sioux was in place for a long time, It will likewise take a long time for it to go away. The new nickname and logo may be official but they have an uphill climb to win over the fan base. However people shouldn't confuse  tension over the new nickname with a lack of loyalty to UND sports.

[darell1976]

17 hours ago, Siouxperfan7 said:

Well the logical answer is everybody.  If you are a UND hockey fan and you are too stubborn and selfish that you won't buy a National Championship shirt that says Fighting Hawks on it, honestly turn in your UND fan card right now.  These Fighting Sioux Forever fans need to grow up and realize that this is more about them.  The University of North Dakota Fighting Hawks won a National Championship on Saturday.  Not the Fighting Sioux.  Accept that fact and move on  Ok.  End rant.

Every FB post about UND hockey turned into a Hawks vs Sioux debate. Someone would put Go Fighting Hawks only to have someone say "don't you mean Sioux" or don't say that. Some people do need to grow up, not everyone is going to say go Sioux, there will be people saying Go Hawks, or wear Hawks gear. Just because people have moved on with the new name there is no reason to bash someone. On the flip side if people want to wear Sioux gear (I did during the game) and cheer Go Sioux that's okay too. Our fan base should be united not separated buy the nickname we cheer for. We all cheer for UND so what if people say go Hawks or go Sioux. 

[sprig]

Noticed a welcome change. The front page of this site now shows 2 WINS, which will remain there all summer.

[InHeavenThereIsNoBeer]

I don't care if the shirts refer to us as Fighting Sioux or Fighting Hawks as long as they call us National Champions!

[Siouxperfan7]

I am definitely celebrating this Championship like everyone else.  I just wish the hockey people at UND would not be so afraid to offend the "Sioux Forever" fanbase (which is mostly hockey fans) and call this team, and others, by our new nickname.  During the rally last night, there was zero reference of "Fighting Hawks."  Now I can see why they might have stayed away from using it as many would have booed or jsut started a "Let's Go Sioux" chant.  But if the President, AD, and coaches can't even say the name of our new nickname, then there is zero chance that UND will ever transition to a new nickname.  People can resist change.  But those people shouldn't be the ones that are supposed to support it.

 

[Kermit's Luck]

The racks of National Championship gear (at Scheels) with Fighting Hawks on the t-shirts were still almost full at 12:30 or so Sunday.

At the same time, the racks of gear with just the ND logo and no mention of F'Hawks were completely picked through and getting down to only XL's and S's. In three colors.