MplsBison Posted November 21, 2006 Posted November 21, 2006 Just curious on your guy's thoughts. There is another school that had to give up its indian nickname, I forget who, and instead of choosing a new nickname simply decided to not have one. They would just be known as "______ University". If UND loses its court case against the NCAA, would UND simply be known as UND rather than picking a new nickname? The football uniforms are mostly the ND logo. You'd need to replace the football endzones, but you want new turf anyway, right? Or do you think it'd be better to pick a new nickname? Quote
andtheHomeoftheSIOUX!! Posted November 21, 2006 Posted November 21, 2006 If we have to eliminate the name, I want us to just go with out one then. Keep the same colors and every thing, just go with out a name. Also, do not make a new logo to replace the "head." Go with one less logo. Edit: Well I am not quite so sure. the "Force of the North" would be pretty good. (serious) Quote
mksioux Posted November 21, 2006 Posted November 21, 2006 If that were to happen, I'd like to see UND go without a nickname at least for a while. The worst thing would be to do some knee-jerk reaction student vote on a list of generic and meaningless names. If a consensus nickname develops over time, then I'd be fine with officially adopting one at that point. Quote
SiouxMD Posted November 21, 2006 Posted November 21, 2006 My preferences in order... 1) Fighting Sioux 2) No nickname 3) Cavalry 4) BIG GREEN (Order subject to change without notice.) Quote
andtheHomeoftheSIOUX!! Posted November 21, 2006 Posted November 21, 2006 If that were to happen, I'd like to see UND go without a nickname at least for a while. The worst thing would be to do some knee-jerk reaction student vote on a list of generic and meaningless names. If a consensus nickname develops over time, then I'd be fine with officially adopting one at that point. That seems like a good way to do it. But I would rather not see a name used that is the same as one already used by another school. Quote
fightonsioux Posted November 21, 2006 Posted November 21, 2006 I think eventually even names like Bison, Gophers and Badgers are going to be "hostile and abusive." You know, animals have feeling too. And once PETA sees how easy it is to manipulate the No Clue About Anything group they will be all over it. I'd like to see us use the ND logo and the slogan Force of the North, but make a deal with NCAA to leave the Sioux logos in the arenas. You can't just wipe out 80 years of history. Quote
SiouxMD Posted November 21, 2006 Posted November 21, 2006 But I would rather not see a name used that is the same as one already used by another school. I agree...NCAA Nicknames. Number of schools - Nickname 1 - Fighting Sioux 0 - Cavalry 1 - Big Green (Dartmouth) Quote
Diggler Posted November 21, 2006 Posted November 21, 2006 1 - Big Green (Dartmouth) On the plus side, we could have Keggy as a mascot. He's awesome! Quote
dagies Posted November 21, 2006 Posted November 21, 2006 I would like to pick something that would stick it right back up the NCAA's you-know-what. Quote
SiouxMD Posted November 21, 2006 Posted November 21, 2006 On the plus side, we could have Keggy as a mascot. He's awesome! Or we could bring back the "Bleacher Creature" in all his greeness. Quote
Tommiejo Posted November 21, 2006 Posted November 21, 2006 NC$$ Approved. Hey ScottM you hit the nail right on the head. GO GATORS EAT UP THOSE NOLES. SIOUX FAN SINCE 1973 Quote
Rick Posted November 22, 2006 Posted November 22, 2006 I agree...NCAA Nicknames. Number of schools - Nickname 1 - Fighting Sioux 0 - Cavalry 1 - Big Green (Dartmouth) Yes, I think we should scratch Big Green (Dartmouth) off the list.... http://www.thedartmouth.com/article.php?aid=2006112102030 Quote
dakotadan Posted November 22, 2006 Posted November 22, 2006 While they're not exactly the "Big" Green, The University of North Texas is known as the "Mean" Green with an eagle or a hawk or something as their symbol. I like it better than "Big" Green. But nothing beats Cavalry!!! Quote
Cratter Posted November 22, 2006 Posted November 22, 2006 Hands down Fighting Calvary!!! How's the song go???........"charge." I don't the athletic teams to be none as having no identity (no nickname). Quote
BIGSIOUX Posted November 22, 2006 Posted November 22, 2006 I don't the athletic teams to be none as having no identity (no nickname). Please elaborate? Quote
dagies Posted November 22, 2006 Posted November 22, 2006 Yes, I think we should scratch Big Green (Dartmouth) off the list.... http://www.thedartmouth.com/article.php?aid=2006112102030 Holy smokes, Josie. Why not just put the Native Americans over your knees and beat them over the head, and then tell them how much pain you are causing them. Good grief. That's a pitiful display of so much that is wrong with the anti-name crowd. You may one day get me to agree that a university doesn't have the right to use a nickname based on another culture, but you'll not get me to understand that somehow that's causing them such great pain. When we scheduled UND nearly two years ago to participate in our tournament, we did so without considering their team's nickname and symbol. Perhaps we should have, but I deeply regret that we didn't. On Friday, as I was traveling on College business, a member of my staff met with the Native American Council to discuss our hockey tournament and to offer our apology for the pain that it will cause. Pathetic. She should apologize. She should apologize for fostering an atmosphere of needless victimization. Quote
Cratter Posted November 22, 2006 Posted November 22, 2006 Please elaborate? WTF did I just type? haha. I just meant to say I would rather have a nickname (as it will create an identity) than not have a nickname. Quote
dakotadan Posted November 22, 2006 Posted November 22, 2006 WTF did I just type? haha. I just meant to say I would rather have a nickname (as it will create an identity) than not have a nickname. Drinking already, Cratter? And you didn't invite me? HAHA Quote
sioux7>5 Posted November 22, 2006 Posted November 22, 2006 I would like to pick something that would stick it right back up the NCAA's you-know-what. That is why Calvary would be good. I am not saying this to be rude. But since the Native Americans(hot PC was that) fought the Calvary woudl that be almost the opposite. But my fear is then some NA groups will complain that the Calvary was mean to them therefore we would be on another list, once again. Just my opinion I could be wrong. Quote
sioux7>5 Posted November 22, 2006 Posted November 22, 2006 Holy smokes, Josie. Why not just put the Native Americans over your knees and beat them over the head, and then tell them how much pain you are causing them. Good grief. That's a pitiful display of so much that is wrong with the anti-name crowd. You may one day get me to agree that a university doesn't have the right to use a nickname based on another culture, but you'll not get me to understand that somehow that's causing them such great pain. Pathetic. She should apologize. She should apologize for fostering an atmosphere of needless victimization. I am still waiting for the Minnesota Vikings to say their sorry to me for insulting my heritage. I am not a fan of the Vikings but damn, that have a man with horns and a sword running around. I am so hurt,someone hold me. Quote
Diggler Posted November 22, 2006 Posted November 22, 2006 I'm pretty sure Josie's name used to be Joseph but then someone took his balls away so he felt a name change was in order. Quote
GeauxSioux Posted November 22, 2006 Posted November 22, 2006 I wonder if Josie would also apologize to all of the Irish if Notre Dame was scheduled in Hanover? Since FSU is no longer on the list, would Dartmouth be able to schedule them or Central Michigan without causing pain? On Friday, as I was traveling on College business, a member of my staff met with the Native American Council to discuss our hockey tournament and to offer our apology for the pain that it will cause. I truly wonder if this twit knows what pain really is. Quote
The Sicatoka Posted November 22, 2006 Posted November 22, 2006 I would like to pick something that would stick it right back up the NCAA's you-know-what.How 'bout, Then again, I said just cut a deal with this car manufacturer and keep the green (their racing color*) thus putting Myles Brand's lame-a$$ Pontiac to shame. * be sure to click "Emerald" Imagine going to NCAA events, with no Indian related images, where only Pontiac logos are allowed, but having that logo in. If not that: Cavalry. ..... (sound the charge) Quote
PCM Posted November 22, 2006 Posted November 22, 2006 How 'bout... [cough]...vested interest...[cough] Quote
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