nuordr Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 HilltoppersI forgot about my Alma Mater...nice catch! BTW, the name comes from the location of the campus because it sets on a hill. The nickname could have easily been White (Albino) Squirrels as they run all over the campus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hathaway Browne Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 No matter how one tries to justify it, "Magic" is an overwhelmingly stupid name for a sports team.I'll give you that. Its certainly one for the 'lower' leagues.Guess its not going to change any time soon though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raysfan12 Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 HilltoppersI forgot about my Alma Mater...nice catch! BTW, the name comes from the location of the campus because it sets on a hill. The nickname could have easily been White (Albino) Squirrels as they run all over the campus.How about the Wildcats just because there are so many colleges that use them (UK, K-State, Weber State and much more) and is just generic. I really wish UK can change their names to Stallions or Mustangs because of the horse racing culture in the state of Kentucky. Also, leave the Hilltoppers name alone because it's more unique. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gothamite Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 I think Hilltoppers is a fantastic name. Marquette University High School in Milwaukee also uses it with ram iconography. You could also create a Teddy Roosevelt/Rough Riders set around it.Great name. The Green Bay Packers Uniform Database! Now in a handy blog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ark Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 Giants come to mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hathaway Browne Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 ^The nickname isn't the problem with that but rather that they are called the Yomiuri and not Tokyo Giants.Although that logo does 'justify' the nickname. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElTeduardo Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 they're called the magic I think because they are owned by Disney, same as the mighty ducks after the movie which I believe was made by disney Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hathaway Browne Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 ^Disney never owned the Magic. They did own the aforementioned Ducks and the Anaheim Angels. Apparently the alternates for the Orlando franchise weren't much better... Heat, Tropics and Juice were part of the contest ran in the Orlando Sentinel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gothamite Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 Even if Disney had, that would still be a stupid name. I see no problem with "Giants". (Except, of course, the Packers won that game. Chalk one up for David!) The Green Bay Packers Uniform Database! Now in a handy blog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
illwauk Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 HilltoppersWe have a high school team named the Hilltoppers here in VA. Their mascot is a ram which is known to hang out on cliffs.MUHS here in Milwaukee does the same. I think Western Kentucky is the one of the few schools that doesn't take Hilltoppers to be a synonym for rams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whittier S Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 ^But WDW isn't in Orlando. or it just 'by association'?.. ie name the team Magic because people connect the city to the resort.The Orlando Magic got its name from the motto of the city of Orlando's department of tourism: "Discover the Magic."So, so sad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC in Da House w/o a Doubt Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 HilltoppersI forgot about my Alma Mater...nice catch! For a Hilltopper you sure do like the Wildcats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chawls Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 Apparently, dolphins can't be portrayed properly in logos nowadays. In addition to the aforementioned Thunder, Heat and Magic, I'll add Yankees, Nationals, and Dodgers. Quote If you hadn't noticed, Chawls loves his wrestling, whether it be real life or sim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tBBP Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 IBTD.(in before thread degenerates...) *Disclaimer: I am not an authoritative expert on stuff...I just do a lot of reading and research and keep in close connect with a bunch of people who are authoritative experts on stuff. || dribbble || Behance || Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norva Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 I'm a Magic fan, but I agree it's the worst name in pro sports. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyraven8 Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 In minor league hockey team names that begin with Ice. "Just when I thought you'd said the stupidest thing, you keep on talking" - Hank Hill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Varsity Blue Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 If Giants is tough to portray (as it is) so is Titans. So are Astros.Indiana has used several different logos to approximate a Hoosier, including a Buffalo and a guy in a cowboy hat.Hilltoppers can be tough. I have seen a boy dressed in Lederhosen and carrying a climbing pick used as the mascot for a team called the Hilltoppers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IceCap Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 If Giants is tough to portray (as it is) so is Titans. So are Astros.The Titans do an ok job with the sword. It's not perfect, but there is some kind of tie-in to the team name there."Astros" technically just means "stars." So long as the logo includes a star they're good to go. PotD 26/2/12 1/7/15 2020 BASS Spin the Wheel, Make the Deal Regular Season Champion 2021 BASS NFL Pick'em Regular Season Champion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jungle Jim Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 The Bills could put this on their helmets......and the Browns could put this on their helmets... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vman Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 Dodgers, Giants, Thunder and Athletics immediately come to mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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