The Sicatoka Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 So now you're saying we SHOULD be called the "Flickertails" or the "Peace Gardeners", or the "Roughriders" - which is Red Rivers nickname and mascot then? Seesm that way to me with the links you added... 1. Using a state of ND nickname should be considered.* 2. Using a neighboring state nickname should not. *Flickertails is already dead per Dr. Kelley, but I wouldn't put "Peace Gardeners" past him. And the whole "GFRR" conversation was had here many times before. You'll be able to find it using the site's search capabilities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sicatoka Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 Smores for short... And with that ... it's lunch time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MafiaMan Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 So now you're saying we SHOULD be called the "Flickertails" or the "Peace Gardeners", or the "Roughriders" - which is Red Rivers nickname and mascot then? Seesm that way to me with the links you added... Let's try reverse psychology here, Sic...say the Wild want to re-brand and decide to become the Minnesota Fighting Sioux. How does that sound to everyone here for an NHL team? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
90siouxfan Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 Wheatkings, Sugar Beeters, Barley Pops, Rye *** something along the line of crops would be safe, regionally appropriate, but only slightly less lame than weather items. Thrashers seems to straddle a border here too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
90siouxfan Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 I left Spuds off because I am weird that way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
90siouxfan Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 Wonder if we offend muslems, how it would go, it seems to be a popular trend, mmm, bacon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fetch Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 http://www.ndstudies.org/media/images/Teddy1_thumb.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fetch Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 Look up meaning of nation as in Nodak Nation and it seems to be a big no no to the NCAA & PCers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fetch Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 Just Nodaks seems ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row5seat5 Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 I like Warhawks,, but have always liked the Wheatkings name from Brandon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MafiaMan Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 I like Warhawks,, but have always liked the Wheatkings name from Brandon I've always liked that nickname too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sicatoka Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 If we're going to rip off a Canadian junior team ... I like Fernie's "Ghost Riders" name. Their logo would not work, but, we all know who the ghost riders in question are. This is where ScottM's "Auburn" (Tigers / War Eagle) solution comes in: Officially "Ghost Riders", unofficially ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdub27 Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 Let's try reverse psychology here, Sic...say the Wild want to re-brand and decide to become the Minnesota Fighting Sioux. How does that sound to everyone here for an NHL team? Is Dan Snyder the owner in this hypothetical? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siouxperfan7 Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 If we're going to rip off a Canadian junior team ... I like Fernie's "Ghost Riders" name. Their logo would not work, but, we all know who the ghost riders in question are. This is where ScottM's "Auburn" (Tigers / War Eagle) solution comes in: Officially "Ghost Riders", unofficially ... Can we have a guy with a flaming skull head lead the team out on the field? that would be pretty sweet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sicatoka Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 ... "Ghost Riders" ... I'm surprised no one has told me " ... the pattern is full." I'd never dug into the legend / mythology behind the Ghost Riders. It's actually kind of interesting (and ties to Norse / Germanic mythology). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sicatoka Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 Can we have a guy with a flaming skull head lead the team out on the field? that would be pretty sweet! Volunteering? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigGame Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 If you are thinking Wheat Kings how about Fighting Farmers! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Lewisville_High_School_logo.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericpnelson Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 Can we have a guy with a flaming skull head lead the team out on the field? that would be pretty sweet! My brother used to bring a nic cage head to games, so that's pretty much the same thing, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sicatoka Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 If you are thinking Wheat Kings how about Fighting Farmers! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Lewisville_High_School_logo.jpg That's NDSU. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dagies Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 I've always liked that nickname too. I actually love that name. It could be my #1 except that even for insensitive me, I have to agree it's hard to field women's athletics teams using that nickname. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dagies Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 Hence, I still like this: http://forum.siouxsports.com/topic/15780-new-nickname/page-132#entry735382 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siouxphan27 Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 I've always liked that nickname too. How about The Fighting Vomitoxins?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sicatoka Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 Hence, I still like this: http://forum.siouxsports.com/topic/15780-new-nickname/page-132#entry735382 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sicatoka Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 I guess from a "flip the bird at the NCAA" perspective I could live with either Ghost Riders (and we know which former riders on the plains we speak of; hint: REA plaza statue) or Black Stripes (I wonder if we could cut a deal with Adidas ... ) And yes, finding a way to "flip the bird" to the NCAA with a new name that still meets their PC criteria would help the name garner some favor with many. The problem: We'd be setting ourselves up to drag the albatross forever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fetch Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 I like the ncaa get bird flippered Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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