oldschoolvikings Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 Obviously, the Bills are a play on "Buffalo Bill," but I never liked how the name "Bills" doesn't fully stand alone as something that makes sense.I've always wanted Buffalo to produce a team, in any sport really, where the team name was Buffalo. Just: Buffalo. Not the Buffalo Buffalo, not the redundant Buffalo Bison, just Buffalo. Is it the city name? Yes. Is it the team name? Yes. Which is it? Exactly. Every team logo from that city uses a Buffalo in its imagery (or so it seems), why not embrace it and get some weirdness/uniqueness points and publicity?This would also work for Phoenix. Any other cities that could do that?https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pioneer_High_School_%28Ann_Arbor,_Michigan%29 http://dstewartpaint.blogspot.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IceCap Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 Kitchener.With this guy as the logo. PotD 26/2/12 1/7/15 2020 BASS Spin the Wheel, Make the Deal Regular Season Champion 2021 BASS NFL Pick'em Regular Season Champion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmic Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 Las Cruces, NM. It's not exciting, but it's plural at least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnagraffix Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 But my question is... can a name that has no meaning behind it work? I know there are some successful examples today, such as the Los Angeles Lakers, but is it really the "right" method to name a team? . The Los Angeles Lakers don't have meaning? Hmm I guess you are unaware that the LA Lakers relocated from Minneapolis in 1960, and if you are still unaware they were called the Minneapolis Lakers because Minnesota has over 15,000 lakes, most in the U.S. So no meaning? You need to rethink the base of this post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ConcreteCharlie Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 Obviously, the Bills are a play on "Buffalo Bill," but I never liked how the name "Bills" doesn't fully stand alone as something that makes sense.I've always wanted Buffalo to produce a team, in any sport really, where the team name was Buffalo. Just: Buffalo. Not the Buffalo Buffalo, not the redundant Buffalo Bison, just Buffalo. Is it the city name? Yes. Is it the team name? Yes. Which is it? Exactly. Every team logo from that city uses a Buffalo in its imagery (or so it seems), why not embrace it and get some weirdness/uniqueness points and publicity?This would also work for Phoenix. Any other cities that could do that?St Paul? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_grateful_ted Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 But my question is... can a name that has no meaning behind it work? I know there are some successful examples today, such as the Los Angeles Lakers, but is it really the "right" method to name a team? . The Los Angeles Lakers don't have meaning? Hmm I guess you are unaware that the LA Lakers relocated from Minneapolis in 1960, and if you are still unaware they were called the Minneapolis Lakers because Minnesota has over 15,000 lakes, most in the U.S. So no meaning? You need to rethink the base of this postI think he means would it have been better to rename a team after relocation? I think it is, it helps build a new identity in a new city Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Discrim Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 Virginia Tech Hokies, anyone? A strong mind gets high off success, a weak mind gets high off bull Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
13DolphinsFan91 Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 New York Jets? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redlegs420 Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 Cincinnati BengalsThere ain't no Bengal tigers in Ohio This name came because the famous Cincinnati Zoo had the only white bengal tigers in north america. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redlegs420 Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 Cincinnati BengalsThere ain't no Bengal tigers in OhioNamed after an older team in town, and also the Massillon High School Tigers, where team founder Paul Brown played and coached. Well i guess we're both right:"The city's world-renowned zoo was also home to a rare white Bengal Tiger. However, possibly as an insult to Art Modell, or possibly as an homage to his own start as a head coach to the Massillon Tigers, Brown chose the exact shade of orange used by his former team." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sportzfan Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 New York Jets?Named after the jets flying over the stadium when it was close to an airport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MellowTheMyth Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 Would the Utah Jazz count? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sportzfan Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 Would the Utah Jazz count?Named after jazz music in the first home of New Orleans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubsfan2015 Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 The Colts were from Baltimore,who had racing history in them,the Belmont Stakes,etc.When the Colts moved,of course colts don't fit Indiana,but it was still ment for Baltimore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ltjets21 Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 Atlanta Falcons? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubsfan2015 Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 LA GalaxyWhat the does Galaxy have to do with LA? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoughRiders99 Posted July 17, 2015 Author Share Posted July 17, 2015 But my question is... can a name that has no meaning behind it work? I know there are some successful examples today, such as the Los Angeles Lakers, but is it really the "right" method to name a team? . The Los Angeles Lakers don't have meaning? Hmm I guess you are unaware that the LA Lakers relocated from Minneapolis in 1960, and if you are still unaware they were called the Minneapolis Lakers because Minnesota has over 15,000 lakes, most in the U.S. So no meaning? You need to rethink the base of this postI think he means would it have been better to rename a team after relocation? I think it is, it helps build a new identity in a new cityThat is exactly what I meant by that. I'm aware of the Minneapolis Lakers existence (my family is from there). It's just seems so ridiculous to have a name like that in Los Angeles. Same for the Utah Jazz, and a few other "relocated" teams. And I think the reason why they named them the LA Galaxy because galaxies are full of stars, and Los Angeles are full of.... stars! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubsfan2015 Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 I get that inside joke. *cough**cough* johnny depp *cough*cough* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcoholik Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 Atlanta Falcons?There are Falcons in Georgia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brave-Bird 08 Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 What's funny about the Buffalo Bills is the way you associate the entire name with the buffalo logo, and somehow it makes perfect sense. But when you stop and realize you're just calling them the "Bills" all of a sudden you're like, "Wait a minute what the f:::::: does that mean?"Atlanta Falcons?There are Falcons in GeorgiaAtlanta Falcons?There are Falcons in Georgiaand hawks, which will swoop into your yard and take your dog if it's too small. (did not happen to me, but just thought you all should know) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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