tjpskillz34 Posted January 17, 2006 Share Posted January 17, 2006 Just curious if anybody could think of team names (not college) that are not named after a city or state (i.e. Golden State, New England, etc)?Both of those are "regions" or a "nickname", but me and my buddy couldn't think of any others. Any thoughts/ideas? Please bring me some defense this offseason!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
officeglenn Posted January 17, 2006 Share Posted January 17, 2006 Technically "Carolina" would fit your description ... there really isn't a "Carolina," only North Carolina and South Carolina ... but the "North Carolina Panthers" wouldn't sound quite right.There are probably a bunch of others in minor league baseball or in the lower ranks of arena football. The Central Texas Barracudas is the only one that springs to mind, though.Also, there was a planned expansion team for the CFL in the mid-90s to be located in Halifax and called the Atlantic Schooners. The deal fell through and the team never saw the light of day, however. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leopard88 Posted January 17, 2006 Share Posted January 17, 2006 Do past names and/or minor leagues count? If so, I can think of a few examples:Capital Region Pontiacs (CBA)Capital Bullets (NBA -- one year before becoming the Washington Bullets)Quad City/Quad Cities [insert Name Here] (various minor league teams)Tri-Cities Blackhawks (NBA -- predecessor to Milwaukee/St. Louis/Atlanta Hawks)Chesapeake IceBreakers (ECHL -- I think)Ohio Valley Greyhounds (Indoor Football, I think -- it is someone's sig)Hudson Valley Renegades (Minor League Baseball)Lehigh Valley Steam (A-League Soccer)Lehigh Valley Black Diamonds (Atlantic League Baseball)Carolina Panthers (there being no state named just "Carolina")Carolina Cougars (ABA)Delmarva Shorebirds (Minor League Baseball)OK, back to work. I know I must be missing some, but I couldn't think of any others right off hand. At least I named one current team in the Big Four sports (if Carolina counts), so I came up with one even if old names or minor league teams don't count. Most Liked Content of the Day -- February 15, 2017, August 21, 2017, August 22, 2017 ///// Proud Winner of the CCSLC Post of the Day Award -- April 8, 2008 Originator of the Upside Down Sarcasm Smilie -- November 1, 2005 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leopard88 Posted January 17, 2006 Share Posted January 17, 2006 Technically "Carolina" would fit your description ... there really isn't a "Carolina," only North Carolina and South Carolina ... but the "North Carolina Panthers" wouldn't sound quite right.Damn you, for typing faster than me. EDIT -- Tampa Bay [insert Name Here] -- because Tampa Bay is a region Most Liked Content of the Day -- February 15, 2017, August 21, 2017, August 22, 2017 ///// Proud Winner of the CCSLC Post of the Day Award -- April 8, 2008 Originator of the Upside Down Sarcasm Smilie -- November 1, 2005 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CC97 Posted January 17, 2006 Share Posted January 17, 2006 Tampa Bay Devil RaysTampa Bay LightningTampa Bay BucaneersBay State Patriots --- Chris Creamer Founder/Editor, SportsLogos.Net "The Mothership" • News • Facebook • X/Twitter • Instagram Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sc49erfan15 Posted January 17, 2006 Share Posted January 17, 2006 There were also the Floridians, in the ABA.Also, I found it weird that the Tampa franchises are named after the body of water, rather than the city.[edit] Which CC beat me to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yh Posted January 17, 2006 Share Posted January 17, 2006 The Capital District Islanders were an AHL franchise in the early 90's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElwoodCuse Posted January 17, 2006 Share Posted January 17, 2006 The former Hampton Roads AdmiralsQuad Cities in minor league baseball Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Island_Style Posted January 17, 2006 Share Posted January 17, 2006 Technically "Carolina" would fit your description ... there really isn't a "Carolina," only North Carolina and South Carolina ... but the "North Carolina Panthers" wouldn't sound quite right. Carolina Panthers would fit perfectly. They do repersent North and South Carolina. That was their goal when they got the team. They even played their first seaon in South Carolina. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmw_29 Posted January 17, 2006 Share Posted January 17, 2006 Just curious if anybody could think of team names (not college) that are not named after a city or state (i.e. Golden State, New England, etc)?Both of those are "regions" or a "nickname", but me and my buddy couldn't think of any others. Any thoughts/ideas?Actually, Golden State is a direct reference to a state?California. Just like how the Lone Star State refers to Texas.Nevermind... I see that you were referring to Golden State as a nickname for the state of California. I didn't realize that you meant names that weren't "the California XXXXXX". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBGKon Posted January 17, 2006 Share Posted January 17, 2006 Also, I found it weird that the Tampa franchises are named after the body of water, rather than the city.[edit] Which CC beat me to. The Tampa franchises are named for the region that surrounds the body of water known as Tampa Bay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mac the Knife Posted January 17, 2006 Share Posted January 17, 2006 Bay State Bombardiers, 1980's CBA team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leopard88 Posted January 17, 2006 Share Posted January 17, 2006 Capital City Bombers (Minor League Baseball -- not from "The Simpsons" even though it sounds like it).I have GOT to get back to work!! This thread is KILLING me!! Most Liked Content of the Day -- February 15, 2017, August 21, 2017, August 22, 2017 ///// Proud Winner of the CCSLC Post of the Day Award -- April 8, 2008 Originator of the Upside Down Sarcasm Smilie -- November 1, 2005 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sp0rtsguy13 Posted January 17, 2006 Share Posted January 17, 2006 AF2 Tennesee Valley Vipers Stanley Cups 1980,1981,1982,1983World Series Titles 1955,1959,1963,1965,1981,1988 Super Bowl Titles VI,XII,XXVII,XXVIII,XXXSuper Bowl Title III Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
therebelas Posted January 17, 2006 Share Posted January 17, 2006 Memphis TAMs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
totc Posted January 17, 2006 Share Posted January 17, 2006 Bay Area CyberRayS (WUSA)Bay Area Invaders (USFL -- the original name)Golden Bay Earthquakes (NASL)Southern California Sun (WFL)West Tenn DiamondJaxx (minor-league baseball)West Michigan Whitecaps (minor-league baseball)Long Island Ducks (Atlantic League)Kane County Cougars (minor-league baseball)Brevard County Manatees (minor-league baseball)North Jersey Imperials (American Soccer League)Lehigh ValleyDawgs (USBL) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youcan'tseeme Posted January 17, 2006 Share Posted January 17, 2006 Also, there was a planned expansion team for the CFL in the mid-90s to be located in Halifax and called the Atlantic Schooners. The deal fell through and the team never saw the light of day, however. wasn't that team to play in 81? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
officeglenn Posted January 17, 2006 Share Posted January 17, 2006 Also, there was a planned expansion team for the CFL in the mid-90s to be located in Halifax and called the Atlantic Schooners. The deal fell through and the team never saw the light of day, however. wasn't that team to play in 81? I stand corrected ? it was actually 1984. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kilomile Posted January 17, 2006 Share Posted January 17, 2006 Appalachian State and any directional universities, like South Florida or Central Michigan, would work for colleges. I'll edit for more. Black Hills State Yellowjackets from Spearfish, South Dakota. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iowahoo Posted January 17, 2006 Share Posted January 17, 2006 Tidewater Tides (Norfolk Tides) INternational League Baseball team Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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