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Posted on 8/15/10 at 7:06 am to Atari
Posted on 8/15/10 at 7:06 am to Atari
Atari,
In your opinion would the Texans have been more embraced by Houston if they had gone with "Oilers" and the old logo/unis as Cleveland did?
Was this ever seriously considered?
As a neutral outsider, I don't hate Texans at all - I actually thought it was a decent jab at the Cowboys who obviously fancy themselves as not only Texas' team but America's team. It was a nice little tweak which is okay in my book. Also, the uniform and logos are kick arse. The Texans helmet is as sweet as any newer helmet in the league.
With that being said, I'd have preferred "Oilers" over Texans... but at least you guys didn't end up with a lame non-plural nickname and shitty color scheme like the OKC Thunder did.
In your opinion would the Texans have been more embraced by Houston if they had gone with "Oilers" and the old logo/unis as Cleveland did?
Was this ever seriously considered?
As a neutral outsider, I don't hate Texans at all - I actually thought it was a decent jab at the Cowboys who obviously fancy themselves as not only Texas' team but America's team. It was a nice little tweak which is okay in my book. Also, the uniform and logos are kick arse. The Texans helmet is as sweet as any newer helmet in the league.
With that being said, I'd have preferred "Oilers" over Texans... but at least you guys didn't end up with a lame non-plural nickname and shitty color scheme like the OKC Thunder did.
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Posted on 8/15/10 at 7:17 am to AlejandroInHouston
It's also a jab at Dallas because the team that was there prior to the boys was the Dallas Texans. They moved to KC (almost moved to NOLA, fwiw) and became the Chiefs.
Not really a bad name. The Wizards happened because the NBA didn't like Bullets given DC's uptick in crime in recent decades, even though the name was not a reference to guns but to bullet points on paper. Not the best name, either, and Wizards is what happens when you let fans vote.
However, the Charlotte Bobcats happen when you let an egotistical owner name them after himself.
The Raptors are horrible, as are the Ducks because both or based on movies and not anything to do with the city or fan base.
I am not going to include the WNBA in this because it would not be fair.
Not really a bad name. The Wizards happened because the NBA didn't like Bullets given DC's uptick in crime in recent decades, even though the name was not a reference to guns but to bullet points on paper. Not the best name, either, and Wizards is what happens when you let fans vote.
However, the Charlotte Bobcats happen when you let an egotistical owner name them after himself.
The Raptors are horrible, as are the Ducks because both or based on movies and not anything to do with the city or fan base.
I am not going to include the WNBA in this because it would not be fair.
Posted on 8/15/10 at 7:19 am to Sophandros
there are bobcats up in the carolinas? 
seen them, hit one! just not the one you talkin about.
seen them, hit one! just not the one you talkin about.
This post was edited on 8/15/10 at 7:36 am
Posted on 8/15/10 at 7:21 am to tubucoco
The Columbus Blue Jackets......... Never liked it................ "Blue Jackets"
Posted on 8/15/10 at 7:28 am to jt696
cincinatti REDS.
Posted on 8/15/10 at 7:49 am to tigerdup07
There are reasons behind the Reds and the two Sox...
Learn some history
Learn some history
Posted on 8/15/10 at 8:05 am to Atari
quote:I know you hate Adams, but when I saw the badass Uni's, I immediately thought the Houston Bulls, especially with the helmets, so what if Chicago has it, theres no damn Bulls in Chicago.
I'm a Texan fan but hate the name, but probably not for the same reasons.
Posted on 8/15/10 at 8:11 am to tubucoco
quote:
no damn Bulls in Chicago
Bears and Bulls, bro...please say you get it now
Posted on 8/15/10 at 8:12 am to TheIrishFro
I always thought that
Los Angeles Angels was redundant.
Los Angeles Angels was redundant.
Posted on 8/15/10 at 8:13 am to BayouBengal521
quote:
Red Sox and White Sox are stupid
Traditional names from when the sport first started.
Stupid???
Posted on 8/15/10 at 8:23 am to Bullethead88
I always thought the Devil Rays was a stupid name.
Posted on 8/15/10 at 8:28 am to threeputt
quote:
Macon Whoopie
oh the days...
Posted on 8/15/10 at 8:53 am to tubucoco
Washington Wizards
Posted on 8/15/10 at 9:00 am to jt696
quote:
The Columbus Blue Jackets......... Never liked it................ "Blue Jackets"
Blue Jackets is a great name. It emphasizes the North's superiority over the South.
ETA: Our team slogan's the best, also. Carry the flag!
This post was edited on 8/15/10 at 9:03 am
Posted on 8/15/10 at 9:11 am to TigerSpy
quote:you bite your tongue
TigerSpy
Posted on 8/15/10 at 9:19 am to heartbreakTiger
Posted on 8/15/10 at 9:36 am to chalmetteowl
Real Salt Lake
Posted on 8/15/10 at 9:58 am to JEAUXBLEAUX
quote:
Real Salt Lake
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