Hayduke Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/compost/wp/2015/06/23/every-state-flag-is-wrong-and-here-is-why/ They got it partially right. Except we stole it from the Rough Riders over 100 years ago! Roll Ridas! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fightingsioux4life Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 Yeah, he gave us the NCAA. The bastard! I don't think he could have envisioned what the NCAA has morphed into. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hayduke Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 Yeah, he gave us the NCAA. The bastard! That's a drawback..however, it will help keep the name this time. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UNDBIZ Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 I don't think he could have envisioned what the NCAA has morphed into. Probably similar to the EPA and Pres. Nixon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petey23 Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 So do you suggest that UND become the Peace Gardeners then?!! Peacemakers anyone?http://www.montanaterritorypeacemakers.org/images/gunfighter_animate.gif Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SIOUXFAN97 Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 We're not far apart. 1.(t) Fighting Hawks North Dakota3, North Stars4. Sundogs5. Nodaks6. Teddy Bears7. Green Hawksremember this list? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SIOUXFAN97 Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 To Summarize: 1) One of the States Nicknames is the Roughrider State. 2)The North Dakota State flag is a copy of the Roughrider Flag. 3) This sign welcomes you to North Dakota: 4)Theres Statues of TR as a Roughrider in North Dakota: 5) Theres a National Park in North Dakota named after Teddy Roosevelt. 6) Teddy Roosevelt was a Sheriff for a short time in North Dakota) Teddy Roosevelt became the President of the United States and said if he didn't live in North Dakota he doesn't think he'd be president.last 30 minute bump! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SIOUXFAN97 Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 hopefully it was that simple when they voted...To Summarize: 1) One of the States Nicknames is the Roughrider State. 2)The North Dakota State flag is a copy of the Roughrider Flag. 3) This sign welcomes you to North Dakota: 4)Theres Statues of TR as a Roughrider in North Dakota: 5) Theres a National Park in North Dakota named after Teddy Roosevelt. 6) Teddy Roosevelt was a Sheriff for a short time in North Dakota) Teddy Roosevelt became the President of the United States and said if he didn't live in North Dakota he doesn't think he'd be president.last 30 minute bump! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SIOUXFAN97 Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 Dredging up an old thread, but check out list one or list two of state nicknames and you will find: Razorback State (Arkansas)The Bear State (California)Buffalo Plains State (Colorado)Blue Hen State (Delaware)Alligator State (Florida)Hoosier State (Indiana)Hawkeye State (Iowa)Jayhawk State (Kansas)Terrapin State (Maryland)Wolverine State (Michigan)Cornhusker State (Nebraska)Tar Heel State (North Carolina)Buckeye State (Ohio)Sooner State (Oklahoma)Coyote State (South Dakota)Volunteer State (Tennessee)Mountain State (West Virginia)Badger State (Wisconsin)Cowboy State (Wyoming) The flagship university in every one of those states has a nickname synonymous with (one of) its state nicknames. Since North Dakota's are Flickertail State (been there, done that ), Sioux State , Peace Garden State (can't think of a way to incorporate this), or Roughrider State, it only makes sense that we would pick Roughriders as UND's next nickname. It sounds good, has great logo possibilities, would be unique among colleges and universities in the U.S., and to top it off, is one of North Dakota's state nicknames which keeps with tradition at UND and around the country. I know that many would view Red River HS having the same nickname as a drawback but there will be drawbacks no matter what nickname is chosen. As I've seen The Sicatoka mention many times on this board, we need to control what we can and voice our opinion on a new nickname soon or have something lame thrust upon us. Thoughts on Roughriders?five minute bump... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obborg Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 remember this list?Dying to hear your point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SIOUXFAN97 Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 Dying to hear your point.that some people are easily swayed and influenced and that is how bad decisions lead to bad logos and nicknames...I would guess when you posted that that picture of the "cool" fighting hawk/Blackhawk/kinda fighting Sioux logo was going around? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJHovey Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 that some people are easily swayed and influenced and that is how bad decisions lead to bad logos and nicknames...I would guess when you posted that that picture of the "cool" fighting hawk/Blackhawk/kinda fighting Sioux logo was going around?Or, some people are willing to listen to all arguments for and against a particular choice, then make an informed decision, rather than simply voting for the first candidate that gives you a woody. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UND1983 Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 Or, some people are willing to listen to all arguments for and against a particular choice, then make an informed decision, rather than simply voting for the first candidate that gives you a woody.or for some, go with what the hockey team wants. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siouxphan27 Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 i think it demonstrates there is a decent sized group of people that will be ok with anything but roughriders or sundogs. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obborg Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 that some people are easily swayed and influenced and that is how bad decisions lead to bad logos and nicknames...I would guess when you posted that that picture of the "cool" fighting hawk/Blackhawk/kinda fighting Sioux logo was going around?Keep guessing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SIOUXFAN97 Posted October 25, 2015 Share Posted October 25, 2015 Keep guessing.this is an example of how not to choose a mascot and logo... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obborg Posted October 25, 2015 Share Posted October 25, 2015 this is an example of how not to choose a mascot and logo...How not to choose a mascot? How about not changing our mascot from "Native Americans" to 'White Men on Horses." 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SIOUXFAN97 Posted October 25, 2015 Share Posted October 25, 2015 How not to choose a mascot? How about not changing our mascot from "Native Americans" to 'White Men on Horses."finally found out why you voted they way you did...took a while but your true colors finally showed...SAFE, PC, and WHITE GUILT? 3 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UNDhoops Posted October 25, 2015 Share Posted October 25, 2015 finally found out why you voted they way you did...took a while but your true colors finally showed...SAFE, PC, and WHITE GUILT?i want to take my roughriders vote back now 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigskyvikes Posted October 25, 2015 Share Posted October 25, 2015 i want to take my roughriders vote back nowHe is a big reason I drifted away from it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zonadub Posted October 25, 2015 Share Posted October 25, 2015 (edited) How not to choose a mascot? How about not changing our mascot from "Native Americans" to 'White Men on Horses."the Roughriders at San Juan Hill included Native Americans. btw, how does that fit with Roosevelt's supposed racism? edit... Also, I didn't know about this one - the siege of Santiago! Edited October 25, 2015 by dakota 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johndahl Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fightingsioux4life Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 This is what I hope people rally around now. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cberkas Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 I always liked the Bismarck Roughriders AFL team logo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UNDhoops Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 this is better than the Hawks logo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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