gueman Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 I donno I think making a rebranding in the early years of a franchise makes much more sense, that say when the Bullets became the Wizards. The Houston .45's changed after the move to the Astrodome, the Titans of NY changed to the Jets when they moved to Shea. Granted there is not a big track record of teams that changed their name. But I don't think it is that bad of an idea. To me Bobcats sounded like a middle school mascot. Giving money and power to government is like giving whiskey and car keys to teenage boys. P. J. O'Rourke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rams80 Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 I should also add that anything that allows you to put a metaphorical cap in Rufus' ass is a good thing and should be supported by all. On 8/1/2010 at 4:01 PM, winters in buffalo said: You manage to balance agitation with just enough salient points to keep things interesting. Kind of a low-rent DG_Now. On 1/2/2011 at 9:07 PM, Sodboy13 said: Today, we are all otaku. "The city of Peoria was once the site of the largest distillery in the world and later became the site for mass production of penicillin. So it is safe to assume that present-day Peorians are descended from syphilitic boozehounds."-Stephen Colbert POTD: February 15, 2010, June 20, 2010 The Glorious Bloom State Penguins (NCFAF) 2014: 2-9, 2015: 7-5 (L Pineapple Bowl), 2016: 1-0 (NCFAB) 2014-15: 10-8, 2015-16: 14-5 (SMC Champs, L 1st Round February Frenzy) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkshadow1031 Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 A Jordan-owned team wearing adidas? That will be interesting.They may have an Adidas logo on them, but I guarantee you they'll be Nike uniforms. When Jordan made his comeback with the Wizards, he had all custom made Nike gear with the Wizards logos and colors. Considering the controversy Jordan had during the '92 Olympics and his son had last year at UCF, I can't see him letting his team wear Adidas gear if there is a way he can get around it. Perhaps he could pay a fine and keep the Adidas logos off of their uniforms, like the Yankees do with Majestic.I can't see that happening since NBA jerseys are exclusively manufactured by Adidas 2002-2006 ALUMNI 2007-2009 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Admiral Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 They've never been able to get the logos and uniforms just right, but Bobcats seems like a good name for a team in the Carolinas, where there are ostensibly more bobcats and mountain lions and such running about than in, say, Omaha or Kansas City or Baltimore or whatever. I just can't figure out what they're trying to do. Futuristic cat-bots with pinstripes like the Charlotte Hornets and sometimes NASCAR checkered flags? They're a real mess. I liked the bold decision to make orange their primary color, but then they bungled it and ultimately backed off. Ah well.As for the name being too highschooly, I'll concede that it's a little amateur, but nowhere close to the ultimate high school name in "Wildcats," which nobody has a problem with Kentucky using. ♫ oh yeah, board goes on, long after the thrill of postin' is gone ♫ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rentz Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 Lakers doesn't work in LA, but they will never be renamed. Jazz doesn't work in Salt Lake City, but they will never be renamed.That's completely irrelevant. No one is saying the name doesn't work. The problem is 'Bobcats' is a terrible name. It just sounds amateurish, almost diminutive.You can talk about brand consistency but the reason those teams won't change is that they have an established history. The Bobcats really don't, and are one of the more irrelevant teams of the league. I think it can only help to change the identity. Not to "Flight" or "Dragons", though, because those names suck too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDR Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 They've never been able to get the logos and uniforms just right, but Bobcats seems like a good name for a team in the Carolinas, where there are ostensibly more bobcats and mountain lions and such running about than in, say, Omaha or Kansas City or Baltimore or whatever. I just can't figure out what they're trying to do. Futuristic cat-bots with pinstripes like the Charlotte Hornets and sometimes NASCAR checkered flags? They're a real mess. I liked the bold decision to make orange their primary color, but then they bungled it and ultimately backed off. Ah well.As for the name being too highschooly, I'll concede that it's a little amateur, but nowhere close to the ultimate high school name in "Wildcats," which nobody has a problem with Kentucky using.This might just be me, but for some reason Carolina Bobcats sounds much better than Charlotte Bobcats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sport Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 I should also add that anything that allows you to put a metaphorical cap in Rufus' ass is a good thing and should be supported by all.Their mascot's name is Rufus too? What the hell? I thought it was bad that we at Ohio University voted our bobcat mascot to be named Rufus, but apparently we plagiarized the Charlotte Bobcats. God, that's embarrassing. With a nickname like "Bobcats" you have a lot options for the mascot name. You've got Robert, Robby, Rob, Bob, Bobby. Sometimes the best answer is the most obvious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sport Billy Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 If you are renaming a team in Charlotte, you have to go with "Rays". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDR Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 I should also add that anything that allows you to put a metaphorical cap in Rufus' ass is a good thing and should be supported by all.Their mascot's name is Rufus too? What the hell? I thought it was bad that we at Ohio University voted our bobcat mascot to be named Rufus, but apparently we plagiarized the Charlotte Bobcats. God, that's embarrassing. With a nickname like "Bobcats" you have a lot options for the mascot name. You've got Robert, Robby, Rob, Bob, Bobby. Sometimes the best answer is the most obvious.I like Robert Katz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rams80 Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 I should also add that anything that allows you to put a metaphorical cap in Rufus' ass is a good thing and should be supported by all.Their mascot's name is Rufus too? What the hell? I thought it was bad that we at Ohio University voted our bobcat mascot to be named Rufus, but apparently we plagiarized the Charlotte Bobcats. God, that's embarrassing. With a nickname like "Bobcats" you have a lot options for the mascot name. You've got Robert, Robby, Rob, Bob, Bobby. Sometimes the best answer is the most obvious.In fairness, the scientific name of a Bobcat is lynx rufus. So it's actually kind of clever for an institution of higher learning to use it. I'm assuming this is more a "Blind, Possibly Racist, Squirrel Finds Nut" situation with the Billcats. On 8/1/2010 at 4:01 PM, winters in buffalo said: You manage to balance agitation with just enough salient points to keep things interesting. Kind of a low-rent DG_Now. On 1/2/2011 at 9:07 PM, Sodboy13 said: Today, we are all otaku. "The city of Peoria was once the site of the largest distillery in the world and later became the site for mass production of penicillin. So it is safe to assume that present-day Peorians are descended from syphilitic boozehounds."-Stephen Colbert POTD: February 15, 2010, June 20, 2010 The Glorious Bloom State Penguins (NCFAF) 2014: 2-9, 2015: 7-5 (L Pineapple Bowl), 2016: 1-0 (NCFAB) 2014-15: 10-8, 2015-16: 14-5 (SMC Champs, L 1st Round February Frenzy) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Admiral Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 This might just be me, but for some reason Carolina Bobcats sounds much better than Charlotte Bobcats.Nice rhythm. 1E&A2&. Euphony notwithstanding, broad regional names are retarded. ♫ oh yeah, board goes on, long after the thrill of postin' is gone ♫ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
totc Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 It's this simple.Utah Bobcats.New Orleans Jazz.Charlotte Hornets.Three-team swap! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rams80 Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 It's this simple.Utah Bobcats.New Orleans Jazz.Charlotte Hornets.Three-team swap! On 8/1/2010 at 4:01 PM, winters in buffalo said: You manage to balance agitation with just enough salient points to keep things interesting. Kind of a low-rent DG_Now. On 1/2/2011 at 9:07 PM, Sodboy13 said: Today, we are all otaku. "The city of Peoria was once the site of the largest distillery in the world and later became the site for mass production of penicillin. So it is safe to assume that present-day Peorians are descended from syphilitic boozehounds."-Stephen Colbert POTD: February 15, 2010, June 20, 2010 The Glorious Bloom State Penguins (NCFAF) 2014: 2-9, 2015: 7-5 (L Pineapple Bowl), 2016: 1-0 (NCFAB) 2014-15: 10-8, 2015-16: 14-5 (SMC Champs, L 1st Round February Frenzy) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Admiral Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 "Oy, I wish I were dead." ♫ oh yeah, board goes on, long after the thrill of postin' is gone ♫ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 It's this simple.Utah Bobcats.New Orleans Jazz.Charlotte Hornets.Three-team swap!We need a Stop Reel A Line Mint spinoff for this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rams80 Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 We need a Stop Reel A Line Mint spinoff for thisI was thinking of it more as this board's own special little "Godwin" variant. On 8/1/2010 at 4:01 PM, winters in buffalo said: You manage to balance agitation with just enough salient points to keep things interesting. Kind of a low-rent DG_Now. On 1/2/2011 at 9:07 PM, Sodboy13 said: Today, we are all otaku. "The city of Peoria was once the site of the largest distillery in the world and later became the site for mass production of penicillin. So it is safe to assume that present-day Peorians are descended from syphilitic boozehounds."-Stephen Colbert POTD: February 15, 2010, June 20, 2010 The Glorious Bloom State Penguins (NCFAF) 2014: 2-9, 2015: 7-5 (L Pineapple Bowl), 2016: 1-0 (NCFAB) 2014-15: 10-8, 2015-16: 14-5 (SMC Champs, L 1st Round February Frenzy) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Admiral Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 I was thinking of just typing "shut up" and copypasting it 99 times. ♫ oh yeah, board goes on, long after the thrill of postin' is gone ♫ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neo_prankster Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 It's this simple.Utah Bobcats.New Orleans Jazz.Charlotte Hornets.Three-team swap!We need a Stop Reel A Line Mint spinoff for thisIs there any need to facepalm unpopular opinions?As for a name change, I would suggest this: The Fictional Story of Austus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhlyBoy Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 It's this simple.Utah Bobcats.New Orleans Jazz.Charlotte Hornets.Three-team swap!We need a Stop Reel A Line Mint spinoff for thisIs there any need to facepalm unpopular opinions?As for a name change, I would suggest this:^^Genius^^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DustDevil61 Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 It's this simple.Utah Bobcats.New Orleans Jazz.Charlotte Hornets.Three-team swap!Head-desk, head-desk, head-desk... Oh, wait--it's already been covered... AKA @LanRovr0 on Twitter LED Sig Credits to packerfan21396 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.