johnsowe Posted August 25, 2007 Share Posted August 25, 2007 IS THIS UND NEW NICKNAME? MANY PEOPLE THINK SO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goon Posted August 25, 2007 Share Posted August 25, 2007 IS THIS UND NEW NICKNAME? MANY PEOPLE THINK SO We discussed this last fall, apparently that is not the case. You might want to go back and read the post on it. It's a marketing compaign. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnsowe Posted August 26, 2007 Author Share Posted August 26, 2007 I would not think so but there is more attention to force of the north than fighting sioux and we are to get a new turf for the football field. it seems that fighing sioux or sioux will not be on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCM Posted August 26, 2007 Share Posted August 26, 2007 "Force of the north" is a marketing slogan. That's according to someone in the UND athletic department who would know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
82SiouxGuy Posted August 26, 2007 Share Posted August 26, 2007 I would not think so but there is more attention to force of the north than fighting sioux and we are to get a new turf for the football field. it seems that fighing sioux or sioux will not be on it. The new turf is for the practice field so I don't know why they would spend extra money to put any names on it, Fighting Sioux or otherwise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siouxforeverbaby Posted August 26, 2007 Share Posted August 26, 2007 I would not think so but there is more attention to force of the north than fighting sioux and we are to get a new turf for the football field. it seems that fighing sioux or sioux will not be on it. since it is a marketing slogan, it makes sense that there would be attention on it. I don't think that it would be a new nickname, because I doubt that the SBoHE would be allowing the lawsuit if they were going to make UND change the name right afterward. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiouxMeNow Posted September 29, 2007 Share Posted September 29, 2007 The new turf is for the practice field so I don't know why they would spend extra money to put any names on it, Fighting Sioux or otherwise. why would it? it's a practice field...went by tonight and you can see the "ND" logo at midfield - now we can let all the Notre Dame fans pile on...go ahead...we're used to it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westsidesioux Posted September 29, 2007 Share Posted September 29, 2007 why would it? it's a practice field...went by tonight and you can see the "ND" logo at midfield - now we can let all the Notre Dame fans pile on...go ahead...we're used to it! The interlocking ND at midfield looks badass, I also noticed when I drove by last night that you can see the words "Fighting Sioux" underneath the ND. Hopefully that keeps the winless Irish off our backs. Sell out the AL!!! GO SIOUX!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoggy Posted October 15, 2007 Share Posted October 15, 2007 Well, we don't have to worry about this name anymore as that USHL team in Fargo is going to be the Force. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andtheHomeoftheSIOUX!! Posted October 15, 2007 Share Posted October 15, 2007 Does anyone have a photo of the logo and stuff that is on the field? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiouxMD Posted October 15, 2007 Share Posted October 15, 2007 Does anyone have a photo of the logo and stuff that is on the field? Thanks. From www.fightingsioux.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BisSioux Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 [url="http://www.grandforksherald.com/articles/index.cfm?id=54301 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mksioux Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 [url="http://www.grandforksherald.com/articles/index.cfm?id=54301 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCM Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 Even if UND was, in fact, "trying on" a new nickname, Force of the North was a rediculous choice. Which, in fact, it wasn't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottM Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmksioux Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 Which, in fact, it wasn't. And even if UND were thinking about using the "Force" as their nickname, I would think that Dean Blais (being the head coach of the Fargo team) could/would have some pull and make sure not to infringe upon UND's potential new nickname. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCM Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 It isn't "a potential new nickname." It's a marketing slogan. Why is it that when NDSU refers to its athletic teams as "the thundering herd," we don't assume that a marketing slogan is about to replace the Bison nickname? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottM Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 It isn't "a potential new nickname." It's a marketing slogan. Why is it that when NDSU refers to its athletic teams as "the thundering herd," we don't assume that a marketing slogan is about to replace the Bison nickname? I've always called them "The Blundering Turd". Are you saying I've been wrong all these years? That would explain those hurt looks I've seen in Fargo, and the occasional brawl ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmksioux Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 It isn't "a potential new nickname." It's a marketing slogan. Why is it that when NDSU refers to its athletic teams as "the thundering herd," we don't assume that a marketing slogan is about to replace the Bison nickname? Sorry about the confusion...I don't believe UND is replacing our logo/name with "Force of the North." I just wanted to point out that Mr. Blais wouldn't allow the Fargo hockey team (currently coaching) to take on a name that some believe UND (his former team) may adopt. In other words Dean is ok with the Fargo Force because he knows UND is only using it as a marketing slogan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goon Posted October 21, 2007 Share Posted October 21, 2007 "Force of the north" is a marketing slogan. That's according to someone in the UND athletic department who would know. PCM you might actually want to let the folds at the Grand Forks Life know that as well... fargo farce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreatSiouxNation Posted October 22, 2007 Share Posted October 22, 2007 I do remember the football team using the phrase "Force of the North" with a picture taken in front of an Air Force Jet back in the late 80s or early 90s. So this term has been around for quite some time. I remember seeing it around the athletic offises quite abit. I just can't remember the correct year but it was indeed from 1988-1992. So this term is nothing new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andtheHomeoftheSIOUX!! Posted October 22, 2007 Share Posted October 22, 2007 The interlocking ND at midfield looks badass, I also noticed when I drove by last night that you can see the words "Fighting Sioux" underneath the ND. Hopefully that keeps the winless Irish off our backs. Sell out the AL!!! GO SIOUX!! Are you sure it says "Fighting Sioux" on it? I see "North Dakota." Bye the way, thanks to the poster who posted the picture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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