WizKid Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 As a native Washingtonian, I've always been partial towards the Washington Warpath and especially the Washington Potomacs. GrizzlyBlack Designs, UDC Firebird Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tygers09 Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 I actually did some research awhile back and these are the nicknames teams from Washington used:Redskins (NFL)Wizards (NBA) formerly known as the BulletsCapitals (NHL)Nationals (MLB)Mystics (WNBA)Federals (USFL)Senators (twice failed MLB franchises)Commandos (Arena football)Generals (Harlem Globetrotters opponent)Freedom (?)Warthogs (?)Diplomats (NASL?)I really hate to see the team change their name to the Senators- they might have to move out of town just like the baseball teams did!And when the Bullets were asked to change their name, some suggestions were believe it or not::DragonsExpressStallionsSeadogsZephyrsPackers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seancarter Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 how about Washington Sentinels or Washington Federals that was part of defunct untied states football league Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JH42XCC Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 Washington Braves? Washington Tribe? Washington Warthogs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WizKid Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 Washington Power (former NLL franchise) GrizzlyBlack Designs, UDC Firebird Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRed618 Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 I'd be partial to Potomacs or Warriors, myself. At least then they could probably keep the logo, but for gods' sake, keep the maroon and gold! The other sports leagues have too many blue/gold teams, don't let the NFL go this route. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCCoachArete Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 Here is a link to a Washington Warthogs logo (not mine)http://s248.beta.photobucket.com/user/bohob_4_life/media/The%20Design%20Portfolio%20of%20Bowen%20Hobbs/warthogs_ID.jpg.htmlhttp://s248.beta.photobucket.com/user/bohob_4_life/media/The%20Design%20Portfolio%20of%20Bowen%20Hobbs/a_haynesworth_variations2.jpg.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tygers09 Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 Warthogs would be a good choice, hence the slang "feed the pig" (feeding money to bank/government); plus the nickname of the offensive line was once known as "The Hogs" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steff002 Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 Haha, Washington Generals would be hilarious. Then maybe the Giants could be renamed the Globetrotters?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
illwauk Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 And when the Bullets were asked to change their name, some suggestions were believe it or not::DragonsExpressStallionsSeadogsZephyrsPackersThese two were old nicknames that the franchise had when it was in Chicago, but a Zephyr is a western wind and DC is an eastern city; and Packers wouldn't work for obvious reasons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxSteeler Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 Washington Reds? Would that work. I don't think a good logo would come from that. I suppose warriors with the spear logo would work for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hugevolsfan Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 Out of all the names mentioned here the only one the NFL would probably approve is the Warriors.I am sorry I just don't get the offensive thing if they were the Washington Rednecks or if TN named the team the Hillbillies I would not be offended in the least.Even if they were named the Washington Honkies big deal.I feel sorry for anyone who has a life so depressing that a sports team name would offend them. My Fictional Football League Version 3 My Fictional Football Leagues WebsiteMy Church Website Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElTeduardo Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 Honestly, its called heritage and history. And I dont understand the logic here with Indians and braves and cheifs. Why would you complain having a sports team named after you. Redskins might be a little offensive, but I can guarantee that most of DC would be outraged if the name was changed. Why don't you change Notre Dame to the bulldogs so the Irish aren't offended. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimEOBrien Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 Why don't you change Notre Dame to the bulldogs so the Irish aren't offended.BECAUSE THE PLAYERS WERE IRISH!That, and the "Fighting" (or "Fightin'") part of the name derives from (depending on which story you believe) either the fighting spirit of a particular team and the nickname stuck OR the fact that (like, Fighting Illini) it was added to honor Alums and students who made the ultimate sacrifice during The Great War.I loath ND, but even I can't find a single cogent connection between the exploitation of a racial slur and stereotype - for profit, mind you - and naming a team after the actual ethnicity and spirit of the players on said team.But don't let the facts get in the way of a good story...Change the name, don't change the name (they're not gunna ever change the name...) one fact remains: Redskins is a racial epithet. If you still want that as your team name, fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackieMoon Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 As being part Native American I really get tired of people who say Washington Reskins is not racist. How is it not?There are a million different names Washington could call their team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midway Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Hmm let's change their logo to the face of a stereotypical Asian ninja/samurai and rename them the Yellowskins. Nothing racist about that right?On topic, I definitely like the Warriors suggestion. It ties into the Native American theme well and rolls off the tongue better than Potomacs, which is a great nickname in itself but feels too specific for a broad sports brand to develop in such an ever expanding league. Potomacs is more fitting for collegiate sports Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmu599 Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Also, changing the colors dramatically at this point would be a kick in the groin to Redskins fans everywhere. As if they haven't suffered enough in the last decade.Well said. This week may have been the most trying week I've ever had in my 30 years as a Skins fan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJWalker45 Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 They should just change it back to Braves. They can keep their logos just change the wordmark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GotPixels Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Since Warriors is already theirs, that will more than likely be it. Seems more like an NFL brand to be honest.Personally, I would like it to remain what it is. Old Dog Learning New Tricks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mydogisgomez Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 I've always had a different take. Keep the logo, colors, everything the same and change the name to the Americans. After all, Native Americans were the first Americans. With this I'd see the logo as a tribute rather than racist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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