hettinger_rl Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 This is a concept that I've been rolling around for a few years, but haven't quite had the skill set to pull it off. The Nokota horse is a breed that is historically connected to the settlers and natives of North Dakota. They are horses that carried Sitting Bull's people and the horses that helped break the ground for crops.For my concept I found a suitable pose and tried to give the same style as the, no banned, UND logo. First up is just the sketch.University of North Dakota Nokotas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMtexan09 Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 huh that is an original name for North Dakota hmm.... can't wait to see the logo in colors FEAR THE FROG! LET'S GO TCU!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bear_Down Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 I love the name. It doesn't really roll off the tongue, but who cares. I have followed this closely and am really sad to see the Sioux mascot leave, since I love the logo and the kelly green and black. Great work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReRocky4228 Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 I love how the profile view and flowing mane evoke memories of the previous logo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
illwauk Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 Not to drag this off topic, but since the Spirit Lake Sioux approved the use of their imagery, couldn't UND conceivably bring back the logos and call themselves the Fighting Spirit?If not, Nakotas is a great nickname for North Dakota and your logo looks awesome... can't wait to see it colored. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMtexan09 Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 Spirits! either both names are great for this university! Maybe you can try both names and see how every one liked it FEAR THE FROG! LET'S GO TCU!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
user3841053 Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 I think this is going to turn out really well, can't wait to see the finished product! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmoe12 Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 Very nice job, excited to see how this develops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pianoknight Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 Nokota is a cool name but it totally feels like a portmanteau of North + Dakota. And yes, I know that's NOT where it came from. I'm not sure what the etymology of the word is, but in English it feels kind of like if the Mountaineers suddenly became the West Virginia Weginias. That being said, I'm excited for the concept. 5th in NAT. TITLES | 2nd in CONF. TITLES | 5th in HEISMAN | 7th in DRAFTS | 8th in ALL-AMER | 7th in WINS | 4th in BOWLS | 1st in SELLOUTS | 1st GAMEDAY SIGN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big A HG Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 Nokota is a cool name but it totally feels like a portmanteau of North + Dakota. And yes, I know that's NOT where it came from. I'm not sure what the etymology of the word is, but in English it feels kind of like if the Mountaineers suddenly became the West Virginia Weginias. That being said, I'm excited for the concept.There are two possibilities on the source of the name, though it's not known which is the right answer. One is in fact the combination of North and Dakota like how you mentioned, the other is if it was named after the Nakota people. However, being that Nakota is spelled different, it's most commonly assumed that it is just a combination of North and Dakota.As a UND fan and alum, I will be watching this thread. Nokotas has been thrown around quite a bit as a nickname option though there are a few reasons why it isn't a greatly accepted option, but I won't let it spoil your fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KCScout76 Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 I am excited to see how this turns out - great idea! Kansas City Scouts (CHL) Orr Cup Champions 2010, 2019, 2021 St. Joseph Pony Express (ULL) 2023 Champions Kansas City Cattle (CL) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ingmar66 Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 The horse has a relaxed look, gazing over the landscape of North Dakota. I like this concept a lot and the nickname Nokota, which is unique. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hettinger_rl Posted April 15, 2014 Author Share Posted April 15, 2014 Here are my colored versions. I made the 1st one more like the 2000 warrior logo, lots of strokes. The 2nd is more like the later version, less strokes. Let me know what you think! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMtexan09 Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 hmm.... FEAR THE FROG! LET'S GO TCU!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@UniformDesigns Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 I like the second one but I really don't feel for the style. It's cool and all but I don't know if it really works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hettinger_rl Posted April 16, 2014 Author Share Posted April 16, 2014 Are there any specificities that anyone would like to touch on? Any questions about the choices? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hettinger_rl Posted April 16, 2014 Author Share Posted April 16, 2014 Here is another look that sort of combines the 2. I also added more green. As I said in the first post, I'm trying to stay in the same style as the old (now banned) warrior logo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milkman14 Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 I think you did too good of a job translating the previous logo into your current one. It makes me think of the warrior "morphing" into a horse. Kind of like some kids show were the characters power is the ability to change into an animal and back to a human. I wouldnt change the logo but I would probably not use the skin tone from the previous logo. Again thats just what I'm seeing every time I look at the logo. Im probably in the minority. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hettinger_rl Posted April 16, 2014 Author Share Posted April 16, 2014 I think you did too good of a job translating the previous logo into your current one. It makes me think of the warrior "morphing" into a horse. Kind of like some kids show were the characters power is the ability to change into an animal and back to a human. I wouldnt change the logo but I would probably not use the skin tone from the previous logo. Again thats just what I'm seeing every time I look at the logo. Im probably in the minority.Ok, I can understand that. Does anyone think that using green in the horse's color would be too drastic?Something more like this: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milkman14 Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 If you go that route I would probably remove the yellow accents and just work with shades of the team colors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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