Gothamite Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 mod editIt's because of the rules of the NCAA, a private organization they choose to belong to. That private organization treats native names as an intellectual property issue.The University could have kept their name, if only they could have reached a licensing deal with the recognized tribes who own it. There are two in this case, and the University could only come to an agreement with one. Having failed to secure a license to the name, they have to come up with a new one. It's really a simple matter, and doesn't require anyone to toss around the red herring "Political Correctness". The Green Bay Packers Uniform Database! Now in a handy blog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldschoolvikings Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 mod editIt's because of the rules of the NCAA, a private organization they choose to belong to. That private organization treats native names as an intellectual property issue.The University could have kept their name, if only they could have reached a licensing deal with the recognized tribes who own it. There are two in this case, and the University could only come to an agreement with one. Having failed to secure a license to the name, they have to come up with a new one. It's really a simple matter, and doesn't require anyone to toss around the red herring "Political Correctness". http://dstewartpaint.blogspot.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rvrdgsfn Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 Down to 15 names. Blaze, Cavalry, Explorers, Fighting Green, Fighting Hawks, Force, Green Hawks, Nodaks, North Dakota, North Stars, Pride, Roughriders, Spirit, Sundogs and Thunderhawks.Out of all these, I would say either North Stars, Spirit or Thunderhawks are my personal picks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pepis21 Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 Buster, I've already like you. By the way I read history of North Dakota ..........., and maybe they should go back to their original nickname flickertails? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnWis97 Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 Down to 15 names. Blaze, Cavalry, Explorers, Fighting Green, Fighting Hawks, Force, Green Hawks, Nodaks, North Dakota, North Stars, Pride, Roughriders, Spirit, Sundogs and Thunderhawks.The only ones I even kinda like are:Fighting Green (though I'd rather just "Green"...it's very "collegiate")Fighting Hawks (though again, "fighting" just makes it sound awkward but people would just call 'em the Hawks)I really don't like the rest. North Stars because they border the North Star State. Roughriders seems minor league to me (no offense to the CFL). So do Sundogs, Force, and Thunderhawks. I could maybe get on board with Cavalry.Prediction: Roughriders Disclaimer: If this comment is about an NBA uniform from 2017-2018 or later, do not constitute a lack of acknowledgement of the corporate logo to mean anything other than "the corporate logo is terrible and makes the uniform significantly worse." BADGERS TWINS VIKINGS TIMBERWOLVES WILD POTD (Shared) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1insaneguy Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 I would like to see Flickertails (as highlighted above) or Pike(the state fish). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dolphins91 Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 mod edit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dynasty Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 Roughriders or Flickertails, please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davidellias Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 Down to 15 names. Blaze, Cavalry, Explorers, Fighting Green, Fighting Hawks, Force, Green Hawks, Nodaks, North Dakota, North Stars, Pride, Roughriders, Spirit, Sundogs and Thunderhawks.I swear half those nicknames were used in the Arena League. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WavePunter Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 How about "fighting sue" and modify their former logo to look like a frontier woman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lahaye7 Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 or Johnny Cash How about "fighting sue" and modify their former logo to look like a frontier woman I am sore,wounded, but not slainI will lay down and bleed a whileAnd then rise up to fight again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raysfan12 Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 I would like to the "NoDaks" as the nickname.The Nodaks of North Dakota. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WavePunter Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 NoDaks is ridiculous.. That's like the USC SoCals.. It should never have even been considered by anyone.. They may as well be the North Dakota North Dakotas, which is basically what NoDaks is.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldschoolvikings Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 NoDaks is ridiculous.. That's like the USC SoCals.. It should never have even been considered by anyone.. They may as well be the North Dakota North Dakotas, which is basically what NoDaks is.. http://dstewartpaint.blogspot.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WavePunter Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 Oh ok.. Well, since one team does something silly, other teams should do it too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mafiaman Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 The University of NORTH Dakota NORTH Stars.I can't even begin to understand the redundancy factor of it being redundant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WavePunter Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 I'm also not a fan of throwing "fighting" in front of a nickname as though it modifies it somehow.. I also dislike colors in front if the nickname unless it's part of the actual name (like red wolves) or if it represents an uncommon combination, thus needing clarification (Blue Devils, Crimson Tide). Of the finalists, cavalry, hawks (or thunderhawks), roughriders, and sundogs are the only acceptable options imo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnWis97 Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 NoDaks is ridiculous.. That's like the USC SoCals.. It should never have even been considered by anyone.. They may as well be the North Dakota North Dakotas, which is basically what NoDaks is.. There are a series of sorta "old-timey" names that have tons of history but would never "fly" today. This is an example. Athletics, Browns, maybe Red/White Sox, maybe Packers.NoDaks is kinda like that. If it had been around in 1910, we'd be used to it as one of those less-than-creative college names. But I would have a really hard time liking it as a new name (of course I supported "Green" from the list of finalists, so my consistency is suspect). Disclaimer: If this comment is about an NBA uniform from 2017-2018 or later, do not constitute a lack of acknowledgement of the corporate logo to mean anything other than "the corporate logo is terrible and makes the uniform significantly worse." BADGERS TWINS VIKINGS TIMBERWOLVES WILD POTD (Shared) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeauxColonels Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 Cavalry would be my first choice. I think Roughriders and NoDaks would be OK too. Not really a fan of Fighting Green since you've already got the Mean Green down in Texas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nash61 Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 As much as people hate it, I really hope Spirit wins. It just flows nicely. Fighting Spirit would be even better.North Dakota Fighting SiouxNorth Dakota Fighting SpiritPer-fection On September 20, 2012 at 0:50 AM, 'CS85 said: It's like watching the hellish undead creakily shuffling their way out of the flames of a liposuction clinic dumpster fire. On February 19, 2012 at 9:30 AM, 'pianoknight said: Story B: Red Wings go undefeated and score 100 goals in every game. They also beat a team comprised of Godzilla, the ghost of Abraham Lincoln, 2 Power Rangers and Betty White. Oh, and they played in the middle of Iraq on a military base. In the sand. With no ice. Santa gave them special sand-skates that allowed them to play in shorts and t-shirts in 115 degree weather. Jesus, Zeus and Buddha watched from the sidelines and ate cotton candy. POTD 5/24/12, POTD 2/26/17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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