Siouxperfan7 Posted March 15, 2017 Author Share Posted March 15, 2017 1 hour ago, Teeder11 said: I hope you're right. I think it might be slower than you think.... not that I agree with that approach. Let's just say ...they're not enthusiastic about changes right now. Emailed fans@theralph.com to see if I could get a response about how the Ralph plans to proceed with integrating the new Fighting Hawks logo. Got a pretty prompt response from the marketing manager: Good morning, We’re working with UND to integrate the logo into game elements (pre-game videos, player introductions, etc.) as well as digital signage. Changes to permanent signage will have to be approved by our board. While there may not be wholesale changes right away, you should continue to see the Fighting Hawk logo more prominently at hockey games (including new jerseys). Have a good day Garth Wiedrich Marketing Manager Ralph Engelstad Arena One Ralph Engelstad Arena Drive Grand Forks, ND 58203 (P) 701.777.0833 www.theralph.com 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Kermit's Luck Posted March 15, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted March 15, 2017 Just got back to the Ralph for the first time in a few years - it was great to see all the Sioux logos/mentions/etc. It'll be a bummer when they start jamming the Hawk down our throats, but I guess that's what we're in for. Still think the choice of Hawks was awful, and even with incredibly low expectations for the logo - that's a huge disappointment also. So good to see Sioux gear outnumber Hawks gear 20-1 on gameday! At least this generation will be stubborn enough to stay Sioux - and I wouldn't be surprised to see it 50/50 at best in 20 years. Sioux yeah yeah!!! 7 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MafiaMan Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 16 hours ago, The Sicatoka said: How will you know when the new logo really, truly has made it? When Mafia, Oxbow, Blackheart, and our own "Abe Vigoda" are filming their own local cable access, wait, too old school, internet video podcast sittin' around a table in a GF sports bar pondering what it'll take to beat ... "daaa--Hawks!" "Daaa Hawks." < clink > Or maybe other great ponderables like ... "So if you entered a school bus in the Indy 500, but Caggiula was drivin' da bus ... " "Jewels" "Jewels" "Definitely Jewels" "DaaaA - - - HAWKS." < clink > Loved that skit, but it didn't quite happen like that. The best part was at the end when one of the guys says "Uh...I tink I still godda go with Rick Mears." He was promptly ridiculed by the rest of the gang because Coach Dikka was a no-brainer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UND1983 Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 56 minutes ago, Kermit's Luck said: Just got back to the Ralph for the first time in a few years - it was great to see all the Sioux logos/mentions/etc. It'll be a bummer when they start jamming the Hawk down our throats, but I guess that's what we're in for. Still think the choice of Hawks was awful, and even with incredibly low expectations for the logo - that's a huge disappointment also. So good to see Sioux gear outnumber Hawks gear 20-1 on gameday! At least this generation will be stubborn enough to stay Sioux - and I wouldn't be surprised to see it 50/50 at best in 20 years. Sioux yeah yeah!!! Cool story, bro. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siouxperfan7 Posted March 15, 2017 Author Share Posted March 15, 2017 1 hour ago, Kermit's Luck said: Just got back to the Ralph for the first time in a few years - it was great to see all the Sioux logos/mentions/etc. It'll be a bummer when they start jamming the Hawk down our throats, but I guess that's what we're in for. Still think the choice of Hawks was awful, and even with incredibly low expectations for the logo - that's a huge disappointment also. So good to see Sioux gear outnumber Hawks gear 20-1 on gameday! At least this generation will be stubborn enough to stay Sioux - and I wouldn't be surprised to see it 50/50 at best in 20 years. Sioux yeah yeah!!! Unfortunately the "hockey only" crowd is falling way behind the majority of the fanbases of the rest of the sports at UND in regards to supporting the new name and logo. 50 percent Sioux gear in 20 years? Not likely. But you can continue to not accept reality and pretend we don't have a new name and logo. #notmynickname The hockey team will be wearing gear with the Fighting Hawks logo on it next year. Will you?!! 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vegas_Sioux Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 1 hour ago, Siouxperfan7 said: Emailed fans@theralph.com to see if I could get a response about how the Ralph plans to proceed with integrating the new Fighting Hawks logo. Got a pretty prompt response from the marketing manager: Good morning, We’re working with UND to integrate the logo into game elements (pre-game videos, player introductions, etc.) as well as digital signage. Changes to permanent signage will have to be approved by our board. While there may not be wholesale changes right away, you should continue to see the Fighting Hawk logo more prominently at hockey games (including new jerseys). Have a good day Garth Wiedrich Marketing Manager Ralph Engelstad Arena One Ralph Engelstad Arena Drive Grand Forks, ND 58203 (P) 701.777.0833 www.theralph.com That seems pretty canned and ready. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siouxperfan7 Posted March 15, 2017 Author Share Posted March 15, 2017 38 minutes ago, Vegas_Sioux said: That seems pretty canned and ready. I thought the same thing. However, I don't think that the Ralph is set on not adopting the Fighting Hawks logo as much as others here have suggested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Blackheart Posted March 15, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted March 15, 2017 1 hour ago, Kermit's Luck said: Just got back to the Ralph for the first time in a few years - it was great to see all the Sioux logos/mentions/etc. It'll be a bummer when they start jamming the Hawk down our throats, but I guess that's what we're in for. Still think the choice of Hawks was awful, and even with incredibly low expectations for the logo - that's a huge disappointment also. So good to see Sioux gear outnumber Hawks gear 20-1 on gameday! At least this generation will be stubborn enough to stay Sioux - and I wouldn't be surprised to see it 50/50 at best in 20 years. Sioux yeah yeah!!! Careful Kermit, you'll be branded a non-conformist if you don't express your undying love for the sub-par USPS logo in this thread. Better get on board or suffer the wrath of the 11 people on here that are embracing the new logo. 9 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post UND1981 Posted March 15, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted March 15, 2017 Or be labeled a hockey only fan. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
streetsahead Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 Anyone have a picture of the new logo at the Alerus yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jdub27 Posted March 15, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted March 15, 2017 28 minutes ago, UND1981 said: Or be labeled a hockey only fan. Can't imagine where that idea would come from. The football team prominently put the logo on their helmet and incorporated quite a bit of Fighting Hawk and hawk stuff into their gameday production, not to mention the staff has been the most supportive group at the University. The Betty was rocking with a "Let's go Hawks" chant when UND won the MBB title. The crowd at the REA boos any time Fighting Hawks is mentioned. 9 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardcore Hawk Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 17 minutes ago, streetsahead said: Anyone have a picture of the new logo at the Alerus yet? Drove by it around noon and they didn't have anything up yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UND1983 Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 19 minutes ago, jdub27 said: Can't imagine where that idea would come from. The football team prominently put the logo on their helmet and incorporated quite a bit of Fighting Hawk and hawk stuff into their gameday production, not to mention the staff has been the most supportive group at the University. The Betty was rocking with a "Let's go Hawks" chant when UND won the MBB title. The crowd at the REA boos any time Fighting Hawks is mentioned. Boom goes the dynamite! 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kermit's Luck Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 2 hours ago, UND1983 said: Cool story, bro. Hahaha 2,879 posts of awesomeness! Keep it up UND1983!!! Sorry we have different opinions, bro. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kermit's Luck Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 2 hours ago, Siouxperfan7 said: Unfortunately the "hockey only" crowd is falling way behind the majority of the fanbases of the rest of the sports at UND in regards to supporting the new name and logo. 50 percent Sioux gear in 20 years? Not likely. But you can continue to not accept reality and pretend we don't have a new name and logo. #notmynickname The hockey team will be wearing gear with the Fighting Hawks logo on it next year. Will you?!! Nope, no Fighting Hawks gear for this guy. Happy to keep using the nickname I grew up with, and apparently most of the fans at the Ralph last weekend agree. I'd imagine all of those people have kids in head-to-toe Sioux gear from sizes now through adult too. Maybe some will go PC and switch to the Fn Hawks, but I don't think all. I accept reality - we have a new name and logo. If the name wasn't the most generic in athletics OR the logo wasn't super lame and embarassingly postal OR the whole nickname/logo process didn't play out the way it did - there's a chance I'd support the new name/logo and give it a shot. Roughriders/Nodaks fit that bill for me, but that didn't happen - can't say I'da switched then anyways. Go Sioux! (good luck to the hoops vs Arizona, if Holy Cross can do it...) 4 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siouxfan512 Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 18 hours ago, UNDBIZ said: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UND1981 Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 I guess I'm a hockey only fan who also is a season ticket holder to M&W basketball and football! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardcore Hawk Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiouxScore Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 4 hours ago, Siouxperfan7 said: Unfortunately the "hockey only" crowd is falling way behind the majority of the fanbases of the rest of the sports at UND in regards to supporting the new name and logo. 50 percent Sioux gear in 20 years? Not likely. But you can continue to not accept reality and pretend we don't have a new name and logo. #notmynickname The hockey team will be wearing gear with the Fighting Hawks logo on it next year. Will you?!! NO. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UND1983 Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 29 minutes ago, UND1981 said: I guess I'm a hockey only fan who also is a season ticket holder to M&W basketball and football! That makes one. At least we know it's not the entire fan base. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post InHeavenThereIsNoBeer Posted March 15, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted March 15, 2017 Just now, UND1983 said: That makes one. At least we know it's not the entire fan base. There's a lot of us. I always laugh at the 'hockey only' references because some people actually believe the majority of the 12k fans that fill The Ralph don't care about any of the other sports. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darell1976 Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 4 minutes ago, InHeavenThereIsNoBeer said: There's a lot of us. I always laugh at the 'hockey only' references because some people actually believe the majority of the 12k fans that fill The Ralph don't care about any of the other sports. The Bison fans don't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darell1976 Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 26 minutes ago, Hardcore Hawk said: That looks great!!! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iramurphy Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 Biggest problem with the logo issue we are losing about $1,000,000 per year. We should have launched the new brand with celebrations and sales of hawks gear and clothing the day the name was announced. We have a new brand and haven't been the Fighting Sioux for years. I've had season hockey tix for 40 yrs and travel for some road games and 8 FF's, so I think I'm a UND hockey fan. I still wear Sioux gear and will until I wear it out, but I could give a rats behind about the former name or logo. If anyone thinks the Sioux name or logo are coming back you are kidding yourselves. I wouldn't want it anymore. It isn't worth the hassle. We should be focused on building successful programs and championships. We should be focused on upgrading, expanding, remodeling and maintaining our facilities. To me it's the University and the people, athletes, coaches etc. never has been, never will be about a logo to me. When we aren't paying coaches and assistant coaches enough to keep them and cutting programs we should be bitching about the revenues lost not the stupid logos, past or present. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadScout03 Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 23 hours ago, UNDBIZ said: No mention of source of funds. Regardless, good to see the university spending toward the future. I thought about this earlier today. If the HPC was built using money from donors and not from the state, wouldn't the cost of the new sign be covered by the same source? And what about the Alerus? I know UND has paid to have things added/changed, but its still a city owned facility. There's probably less of a chance city money paid for the sign, but its still a possibility. The op ed in the Herald this morning seemed a bit premature. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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