Aardvark Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 Even going past the T-Mac era uniforms (which are obviously too 90s )' the name "Raptors" itself is very outdated. I think the unis they wear now have an interesting design, but the unique color scheme they once had (purple, red, and black) is now just red and black...EDIT: I thought they switched the Vince Carter jerseys to be red on the front, but they made the back red as well. So they aren't unique at all anymore.Who else agrees? Also, what are some suggestions for a new name? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 Even going past the T-Mac era uniforms (which are obviously too 90s )' the name "Raptors" itself is very outdated. I think the unis they wear now have an interesting design, but the unique color scheme they once had (purple, red, and black) is now just red and black...Who else agrees? Also, what are some suggestions for a new name? Agreed.New name = Toronto Irrelevants Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evanmaldonado Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 Toronto BC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winghaz Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 I totally agree. The name Raptors is so Jurrasic Parkish. It was a fad that faded.Toronto needs something more Canadian or more geared toward Toronto.Toronto Moose? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeGooo Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 Toronto Contracteds (to go along with the Minnesota Contracteds) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nash61 Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 Toronto BCYou could even tie the whole dinosaur thing into that. 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...
CrazyAnna Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 Call them the Toronto Skyline. They could incorporate all of those colors to make a really nice logo and uniforms. The Pike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CubsFanBudMan Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 I liked purple, red and black. The version before these followed the similar model that most teams are going with, split road jersey notwithstanding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigDmo Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 How is Raptors outdated? It's a unique name which embodies a very ferocious reptile from way back in the day. Associating it with Jurassic Park is kind of a lame excuse for why it should be changed. You should associate it with the extinct reptile. If they do rebrand they should go with a more ferocious approach for their name. Bring in new meaner looking logos. Â Â Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youcan'tseeme Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 The teams needed a rebrand since day 1 in my opinion, I get the whole 90's era but even then you'd think someone would've shut down the stupid idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEW.ERA Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 Toronto Contracteds (to go along with the Minnesota Contracteds)I'm sorry Toronto draws well, they have good ownership, and Basketball is huge in Toronto.For the name. I'm kinda mull on the Raptors, it's different, which plays well in the NBA. I'm for going back to the Toronto Huskies and rocking those sick throwbacks they pull out a couple times a year. Â JETS|PACK|JAYS|NUFC|BAMA|BOMBERS|RAPS|ORANJE| Â Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jarred Revolver Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 If anything, go back to the Toronto Huskies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
altosax29b Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 Keep Raptors, who doesn't love dinosaurs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Aware Eagle Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 I don't mind the name 'Raptors.' But I do think Huskies is a better name, and I think it's in the team's benefit to switch to a blue color scheme. Yes, I root for teams all over the place. And I apparently favor birds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEW.ERA Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 Blue and White, just like the Pension Plan Puppets. Â JETS|PACK|JAYS|NUFC|BAMA|BOMBERS|RAPS|ORANJE| Â Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kw11333 Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 There was a petition last year, to get them to change their name to the "Huskies"(after the 1946 BAA team), but the team simply ignored it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxxtrot44 Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 I agree, there needs to be a change made...they need a scientifically accurate feathered raptor logo... I HATE THIS TIMELINE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doran Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 Toronto Huskies, but I could care less. Uniform tracker - 2011 version coming soon... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CS85 Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 I think they're ok. It's a lame name, but unique and not poorly branded on their part. Quote "You are nothing more than a small cancer on this message board. You are not entertaining, you are a complete joke." twitter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
See Red Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 Why not go with the bird-of-prey meaning of the word raptor? Have a falcon or something as a logo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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