illwauk Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 Rough Riders already has a lot of football tradition attached to it though. Personally, my favorite Harley themed nickname for Milwaukee would be Outlaws, though I could certainly live with Riders... anything but Wild Hogs!To piggyback on Jaha's suggestion of Iron, I think Iron Horses could make an awesome nickname if executed correctly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornettored Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 Birmingham VulcansBoise Timbers (Boise Bois is a little too Winnipeg Winnipegs to my liking)Los Angeles Sabers/Sabres (The La Brea Tar Pits)Louisville ColonelsMilwaukee Bocks (I saw a winning entry on PuckDrawn that used this name. It's a beer that is usually adorned with a goat on the label.)NY/NJ Regulars (Best one I could give. If you're looking for unconventional locations, may I suggest Rhode Island?) Norfolk NeptunesOmaha BombersSalt Lake HiveSan Antonio Defenders Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neo_prankster Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 Birmingham IronmenBoise BanditsLos Angeles LandsharksLouisville StallionsMilwaukee BikersN.Y./N.J. EnforcersNorfolk NeptunesOmaha ScarecrowsSan Antonio TorosS.L.C. PunksI have a few questions to ask the Commish about the GLA:- How many players to each roster?- Will there be third jerseys?- Will there be a gimmicky ball design, or just the classic brown leather?- Who will broadcast games? ABC Family, FX, USA, TNT, TBS or Spike? The Fictional Story of Austus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianVlietDesign Posted February 21, 2012 Author Share Posted February 21, 2012 I have a few questions to ask the Commish about the GLA:- How many players to each roster?- Will there be third jerseys?- Will there be a gimmicky ball design, or just the classic brown leather?- Who will broadcast games? ABC Family, FX, USA, TNT, TBS or Spike?1.) It would be a 40-42 player roster2.) Third jerseys would not be worn the first season, however teams would be allowed to have different style uniforms for home and road.3.) No gimmick ball. A plain, classic leather ball with the GLA emblem.4.) Games would be broadcast on TNT (2 year deal) and CBS (1 year trial deal). Games will take place on Sunday afternoons and an evening main event game would be played, as well. NYCFC - MLS CUP CHAMPIONS - 2021 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueSky Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 Off-topic but just a brief aside ref the term 'gridiron.' Always wondered about that nickname until I saw this pic in a recent issue of SI. It's Canton vs. Massillon in 1906.Then there's this on Wikipedia. Guess I never knew enough of the history to realize the fields were marked this way: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleujayone Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 Birmingham, AlabamaBirmingham Hammerheads-Not as in hammerhead sharks but as in the iron industry that it' been known for. Their logo could be more like the USFL's Pittsburgh Maulers wielding a sledge.Boise, IdahoIdaho Mountain Kings-Castle Peak is the highest summit in the White Cloud Mountain Range. I think it sounds better than just Mountaineers or Mountain Men. Maybe a logo of a battered flag in a peaktop. Los Angeles, CaliforniaL.A. Stars-Okay it's a little plain, but hey, movies are what the city is known for. Team colors could come from the city's flag and use the gold in place of a white away jersey like their basketball counterparts.Louisville, KentuckyKentucky Cavalry-Louisville is home to the 5th Cavalry Regiment aka "Black Knights" It's one off the Army's most famous Cavalry units. Milwaukee, WisconsinMilwaukee Warthogs-The term "Hogs" means many things. It can refer to football linemen, it can refer to motorcycles (such as Milwaukee's Harley-Davidson), it can refer to sausages (which Milwaukee is famous for from their German and Polish ancestry), and or course there's always "pigskin" which football is also nicknamed. Plus a warthog is just a mean and nasty creature to cross paths with. The UFL's defunct Florida Tuskers or Arkansas Razorbacks might be a good look for inspiration. New York/New Jersey - Harrison, NJNew York Empire or Gladiators-New York City is considered the Rome of the modern world and of course the state is known as the Empire State. A Roman gladiator motif just seems natural.Norfolk, VirginiaVirginia Poseidons-Norfolk is home to the largest naval base on the East Coast and while Poseidon and Neptune are essentially the same being, I just thought Poseidon just sounds tougher. Maybe its from the Manga I grew up on. Omaha, NebraskaOmaha Brahmans-Brahmans are a type of cattle. Their bulls are particularly big (Think Mongo's ride in Blazing Saddles)Salt Lake City, UtahUtah Mustangs-Utah is home to several free range Mustang herds. San Antonio, TexasSan Antonio Tornadoes -I like the sound of Tornado over Twister. To me twister was always a childhood game, or referred to an injury, neither sounds like football to me. We all have our little faults. Mine's in California. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JH42XCC Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 @Bleujayone: As much as I like the name "San Antonio Tornadoes", I think "San Antonio Cyclones" would sound even better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleujayone Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 Fair enough. We all have our little faults. Mine's in California. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neo_prankster Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 To fill out the rosters, maybe look at the rosters of the EA TeamBuilder teams.Will there be a territorial draft like the USFL had, or will there be an Operation Discovery like the WLAF had? The Fictional Story of Austus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pianoknight Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 As a native of Omaha, I'd suggest either going with a pioneer or Lewis & Clark theme, OR going with aviation inspired names since there is a lengthy history of Air Force and military involvement in Omaha. 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...
DaRadniz29 Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 Here are my suggestions. Bolded are what I would choose.Alabama VulcansBirmingham Bandits-Can't decide, but since it seems to be popular - Vulcans I guess.Boise BoisBoise Blue-I just love the sound of "Now taking the field your Boise Blue"Los Angeles Dynasty LA (Los Angeles) Pacific-I've never seen either of these as actual nicknames. LA Dynasty I used for a team in Madden. But I like the LA Pacific better - For the Pacific Ocean, though it could also double for the Pacific Railroad that had a line along the Pacific Coast.Kentucky Knights Louisville Lancers-As one who has lived in Kentucky "Louisville Lancers" sounds the best if you pronounce Louisville as outsiders do aka incorrectly, but doesn't have same when ring to it when pronounced correctly. So I went with Kentucky Knights. I picture green with a hint of blue (Bluegrass) color with Silver and white.Wisconsin Whitecaps Milwaukee Milk Wisconsin/Milwaukee Dairy Kings-While Milwaukee Milk might work, I think Dairy Kings incorporates all of Wisconsin's dairy contributions. NY/NJ Union -Best fit imo.Virginia Victory-Trying to think of something synomous with ships and Virginia. A ship called the Victory - puts a lot on the team though to win Omaha (Rough) Riders-I prefer just "Riders" as it could mean more and theres more to be explored with than "Rough Riders" imoSLC Yellow JacketsUtah BlizzardWith it's nickname as the Beehive State, just makes sense for something bee-related to be the name of the team. I went with Yellow Jackets in case the NBA Jazz and Hornets ever decide to stop the confusion and swap nicknames, you would have two pro team in the same city with the same name. San Antonio AnnihilatorsSan Antonio Storm Troopers (If the team was permitted - I'd use this one ) otherwise any others works for me San Antonio DustersSan Antonio Stampede/Stallions.These are just my suggestions - take/leave what you like. Looking forward to the concepts!! Â Â Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaha32 Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 Birmingham, AlabamaBirmingham Hammerheads-Not as in hammerhead sharks but as in the iron industry that it' been known for. Their logo could be more like the USFL's Pittsburgh Maulers wielding a sledge.The state bird of Alabama is the yellowhammer, so I've always thought Birmingham Yellowhammers or just Birmingham Hammers would be a cool team name...and it makes much more sense than Hammerheads. Although there is now actually an indoor footbal team called the Alabama Hammers with a bird logo, so it's not completely original anymore.Another idea - San Antonio Heroes (refering to the Heroes of the Alammo). DesignsByHahn.com Behance Dribbble Instragram Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianVlietDesign Posted February 22, 2012 Author Share Posted February 22, 2012 This is great, guys! Keep the ideas coming and I'll make my decisions on names and get started on packages soon! NYCFC - MLS CUP CHAMPIONS - 2021 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuordr Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 Potential Names for GLA CitiesBirmingham, AlabamaBirmingham BullsBoise, IdahoBoise MinersLos Angeles, CaliforniaLos Angeles GladiatorsLouisville, KentuckyLouisville StallionsMilwaukee, WisconsinMilwaukee StockersNew York/New Jersey - Harrison, NJNY/NJ RevolutionNorfolk, VirginiaNorfolk NighthawksOmaha, NebraskaOmaha BombersSalt Lake City, UtahUtah TravelersSan Antonio, TexasSan Antonio Gunslingers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckymack Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 Los Angeles StarsBoise SpudsSalt Lake BluejacketsOmaha TravellersSan Antonio CyclonesMilwaukee RidersKentucky ColonelsBirmingham BullsNew York EmporersNorfolk Neptunes Sigs are for sissies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
illwauk Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 Wisconsin Whitecaps Milwaukee Milk Wisconsin/Milwaukee Dairy Kings-While Milwaukee Milk might work, I think Dairy Kings incorporates all of Wisconsin's dairy contributions. Just... no...Not only have no major dairy facilities ever been located in Milwaukee, Dairy Kings and Milk are just about the stupidest names pitched in a thread full of stupid names. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fumbler Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 Wisconsin Whitecaps Milwaukee Milk Wisconsin/Milwaukee Dairy Kings-While Milwaukee Milk might work, I think Dairy Kings incorporates all of Wisconsin's dairy contributions. Just... no...Not only have no major dairy facilities ever been located in Milwaukee, Dairy Kings and Milk are just about the stupidest names pitched in a thread full of stupid names.Wow, you really need to tone down your criticism. It was a suggestion aimed at WW88, not for you to get all Touched by a hissy fit. RICHMOND TIGERS Â Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
illwauk Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 Wisconsin Whitecaps Milwaukee Milk Wisconsin/Milwaukee Dairy Kings-While Milwaukee Milk might work, I think Dairy Kings incorporates all of Wisconsin's dairy contributions. Just... no...Not only have no major dairy facilities ever been located in Milwaukee, Dairy Kings and Milk are just about the stupidest names pitched in a thread full of stupid names.Wow, you really need to tone down your criticism. It was a suggestion aimed at WW88, not for you to get all Touched by a hissy fit.Honestly, I think my criticism is much less harsh than what someone would hear if they were to seriously come to a franchise owner with a proposal to call their team the Milwaukee Milk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neo_prankster Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 Okay everyone, let's not flame each other.While we're at it, the GLA on TNT should revive the TNT NFL theme song from 96 and 97. The Fictional Story of Austus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianVlietDesign Posted February 23, 2012 Author Share Posted February 23, 2012 Okay everyone, let's not flame each other.While we're at it, the GLA on TNT should revive the TNT NFL theme song from 96 and 97.Wow! I vaguely remembered this until now! NYCFC - MLS CUP CHAMPIONS - 2021 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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