Re: Tribe votes on Sioux Nickname
Today is a sad day in Sioux land:(
Most Sioux fans knew this was inevitable...but it still doesn't make it any easier to accept. Hopefully the next breaking news we get to hear is that the Summit League will be giving us a site visit...
Re: Tribe votes on Sioux Nickname
As a person who doesn't get the argument. Please expain why Seminole is ok while Sioux is not. I get why "redmen" or "orangemen" are bad. Is Brave ok? For what it's worth, why is cornhusker or viking ok?
Re: Tribe votes on Sioux Nickname
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boonegoon
As a person who doesn't get the argument. Please expain why Seminole is ok while Sioux is not. I get why "redmen" or "orangemen" are bad. Is Brave ok? For what it's worth, why is cornhusker or viking ok?
As far as I have heard, the Canadians haven't gotten to bent out of shape over the Vancouver Canucks or the Montreal Canadiens as team names.
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Originally Posted by
boonegoon
As a person who doesn't get the argument. Please expain why Seminole is ok while Sioux is not. I get why "redmen" or "orangemen" are bad. Is Brave ok? For what it's worth, why is cornhusker or viking ok?
The Seminoles got approval from the Seminole tribes of Florida, UND needs the Sioux tribal approval from the Standing Rock and Spirit Lake Sioux tribes...the natives voted for the nickname on the Spirit Lake but still needs tribal council its not a democracy like we have...their vote basically means nothing if tribal council rules against them. As far as I know the corn in Nebraska is not fighting the name and the Norweigins are not fighting the Viking name...simple Fighting Sioux=Fighting Irish...whats the difference besides $$$$ People are people!
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boonegoon
For what it's worth, why is cornhusker or viking ok?
Well gee, for starters native populations in this country were driven to the brink of extinction, killed, maimed, purposely driven from their lands. How can you not see the difference? If we get down to brass tacks I'll assume you'd approve the use of the name "Redskins". xcoffeex
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laxVik
Well gee, for starters native populations in this country were driven to the brink of extinction, killed, maimed, purposely driven from their lands. How can you not see the difference? If we get down to brass tacks I'll assume you'd approve the use of the name "Redskins". xcoffeex
And the Trojans were wiped out by the Greeks. Seriously, man, a something like UND using "Sioux" for its nickname is a sign of respect. It's ridiculous that we've come to the point where the NCAA feels like it has to do something like it did. This country really is getting ridiculous and it's been happening for some time now.
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JohnStOnge
And the Trojans were wiped out by the Greeks. Seriously, man, a something like UND using "Sioux" for its nickname is a sign of respect. It's ridiculous that we've come to the point where the NCAA feels like it has to do something like it did. This country really is getting ridiculous and it's been happening for some time now.
I don't recall Trojans being wiped out by Winchester rifles in this country. I could be wrong. And I believe it's the "fightin' sioux" no, not simply sioux. I have less of a problem with that then I do the "redskins". I simply don't understand that at all. Period.
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laxVik
I don't recall Trojans being wiped out by Winchester rifles in this country. I could be wrong. And I believe it's the "fightin' sioux" no, not simply sioux. I have less of a problem with that then I do the "redskins". I simply don't understand that at all. Period.
Dont tell that to the NFL fans in the Washington DC area. No problem there but an NFL Franchise is mega dollars for the whole region. Then add in the Atlanta Braves, Kansas City Chiefs who play in Arrowhead Stadium . PC can be glazed over with dollars.
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Originally Posted by
laxVik
Well gee, for starters native populations in this country were driven to the brink of extinction, killed, maimed, purposely driven from their lands. How can you not see the difference? If we get down to brass tacks I'll assume you'd approve the use of the name "Redskins". xcoffeex
...and for the record, the Vikings wiped out medieval villages as well.
I wish there were a "Cherokee Nation" mascot somewhere...
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Native
...and for the record, the Vikings wiped out medieval villages as well.
Not in this country. Hello!