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Siouxperfan7
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What baffles me is there are people, many on this board, who think that if the committee narrows the list down to 2 or three names, that Kelley is going to just pick one of his own.  There is zer chan

Siouxphan27
Siouxphan27

I hope if/when a new name is chosen, it has nothing to do with native culture. It's been made clear at standing rock they do not want to be affiliated or recognized at UND. The relationship is over

NoiseInsideMyHead
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Probably better than Seamen.

Oxbow6 Grand Master

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I'm normally opposed to anything with the word "prairie" in it to describe North Dakota, but this has nice potential...

 

Hey...........Sun Dogs it is not!

Dustin Veteran

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So far, I'm on board with Warriors or Arrows.  I think both of those go along well with our current allowed imagry (i.e. Sioux heads, Sitting Bull statue), but doesn't necessarily have to have anything to do with Indians. Please, no animals of any kind.  One possibilty that I have not seen anywhere is the Auroras, as in the northern lights.  That is definitely regional, and their predominant color is green.

darell1976 Newbie

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The Auroras is #1 on my list in the weather phenomenon category. We could always steall the the name of the old powerade flavor "Green Squall"....

That was the name of the now called Alerus Center until $$$$ changed the name.

Oxbow6 Grand Master

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How about the Harriers? It looks like a cross between an owl and a Hawk!

 

 

Anything I have to Google to find out what it really is is out!

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Siouxphan27 Enthusiast

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Owls or Hawks... I don't think I have ever seen porcupine used as a team name/mascot.

Did a little research on porcupines after seeing it mentioned....

"A male porcupine urinates on a female porcupine prior to mating, spraying the urine at high velocity. [4][5][6][7][8]"

Well, I'm sold.

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Siouxperfan7 Mentor

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Let's just say that UND still wants to remember its history with having the Sioux name and wants to choose a name that honors that.  What are the chances of the Standing Rock and Spirit Lake tribes suggesting and getting behind a name that is part of their heritage and that they felt would be appropriate for UND to use as a nickname.  Obviously anything relating to Sioux or any names given to their people they will not support (at least at SR).  But let's say they came up with a native american symbol, animal, name, etc that they fully supported and put it in writing and awarded it to UND.  There would be no way that the NCAA could say that a name picked by native american tribes in the state could be deemed hostile and abbusive.  I thnk that this option should at least be considered. 

darell1976 Newbie

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Let's just say that UND still wants to remember its history with having the Sioux name and wants to choose a name that honors that. What are the chances of the Standing Rock and Spirit Lake tribes suggesting and getting behind a name that is part of their heritage and that they felt would be appropriate for UND to use as a nickname. Obviously anything relating to Sioux or any names given to their people they will not support (at least at SR). But let's say they came up with a native american symbol, animal, name, etc that they fully supported and put it in writing and awarded it to UND. There would be no way that the NCAA could say that a name picked by native american tribes in the state could be deemed hostile and abbusive. I thnk that this option should at least be considered.

I would think you need the Turtle Mtn Chippewa at that table, they won't allow to be excluded.

jdub27 Veteran

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Let's just say that UND still wants to remember its history with having the Sioux name and wants to choose a name that honors that.  What are the chances of the Standing Rock and Spirit Lake tribes suggesting and getting behind a name that is part of their heritage and that they felt would be appropriate for UND to use as a nickname.  Obviously anything relating to Sioux or any names given to their people they will not support (at least at SR).  But let's say they came up with a native american symbol, animal, name, etc that they fully supported and put it in writing and awarded it to UND.  There would be no way that the NCAA could say that a name picked by native american tribes in the state could be deemed hostile and abbusive.  I thnk that this option should at least be considered. 

You'd still be at the whim of a change of opinion from multiple tribal councils for eternity.  Nothing to stop a future council from revoking the support.  I'll pass on that opportunity.

darell1976 Newbie

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You'd still be at the whim of a change of opinion from multiple tribal councils for eternity. Nothing to stop a future council from revoking the support. I'll pass on that opportunity.

^^^^^this

UNDBIZ Experienced

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Standing Rock chose to stay on the sidelines during the Sioux nickname debate, effectively killing it.  IMO, that's where they can remain during the new nickname selection.

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darell1976 Newbie

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Standing Rock chose to stay on the sidelines during the Sioux nickname debate, effectively killing it. IMO, that's where they can remain during the new nickname selection.

Spirit Lake stayed on the sidelines before the settlement, so they can stay on the sidelines too.

Oxbow6 Grand Master

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Please...please...please...can we just put to bed anything related to or any involvement with NAs in this new nickname process.  That is the last group I want to hear from or have involved in anyway, shape or form.

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MafiaMan Mentor

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Please...please...please...can we just put to bed anything related to or any involvement with NAs in this new nickname process. That is the last group I want to hear from or have involved in anyway, shape or form.

Now, now, now, Oxbow6, we're striving to be all-inclusive with this nickname process. President Kelley himself at this very moment is seeking volunteers from the cross-dressing circus midget and the vegetarian Satan-worshiper communities in North Dakota to assist in the effort.

darell1976 Newbie

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Now, now, now, Oxbow6, we're striving to be all-inclusive with this nickname process. President Kelley himself at this very moment is seeking volunteers from the cross-dressing circus midget and the vegetarian Satan-worshiper communities in North Dakota to assist in the effort.

Did they get the satan worshiper from Devils Lake. ;)

darell1976 Newbie

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Please...please...please...can we just put to bed anything related to or any involvement with NAs in this new nickname process. That is the last group I want to hear from or have involved in anyway, shape or form.

They had their say between 2005 and 2010 but one was a little late to the party (SL) and one never showed (SR). We will never be the Sioux so they (all sovereign nations) can stay out.

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