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Most Logical Sports Franchise Name

Discussion in 'Other Sports' started by The Ming Dynasty, Dec 15, 2006.

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  1. The Ming Dynasty

    The Ming Dynasty Member

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    OK, I'm tired of hearing the LA franchise called the Lakers, the Arizona franchise called the Cardinals and the Utah franchise called the Jazz.

    Since over time many teams have moved, yet kept the same name, what would make the most sense as a Professional Sports Franchise name?

    Hell, If you don't like my suggestions...invent your own!
     
    #1 The Ming Dynasty, Dec 15, 2006
  2. weakfromtoday

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    ...what were your suggestions? :confused:
     
    #2 weakfromtoday, Dec 15, 2006
  3. Storm Surge

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    Toronto Raptors because dinosaurs are extinct
     
    #3 Storm Surge, Dec 15, 2006
  4. s land balla

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    San Diego Rockets :confused:
     
    #4 s land balla, Dec 15, 2006
  5. Mr. Brightside

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    Washington Bullets
     
    #5 Mr. Brightside, Dec 15, 2006
  6. Lil Pun

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    Are you asking which ones make the least sense, which ones make the most sense, or what would be a good one for teams whose nicknames don't make sense with their location?
     
    #6 Lil Pun, Dec 15, 2006
  7. LegendZ3

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    They all made some sense before they moved.

    The New Orleans Jazz, the Minneapolis Lakers, and the Utah Assholes.
     
    #7 LegendZ3, Dec 15, 2006
  8. KingCheetah

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    The Houston Texans.

    Duh.
     
    #8 KingCheetah, Dec 15, 2006
  9. Ubiquitin

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    Houston Rockets makes sense. Houston Astros makes sense. Houston Oilers makes sense. The Texans? Who comes up with that? Is anyone on that team from Texas?
     
    #9 Ubiquitin, Dec 15, 2006
  10. Invisible Fan

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    Houston Houstonians

    That way the team will never move!!!!
     
    #10 Invisible Fan, Dec 15, 2006
  11. SirCharlesFan

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    my favorite was all of the dumbasses calling for the Washington basketball team to be called the Senators -- when they don't even have a senator.
     
    #11 SirCharlesFan, Dec 15, 2006
  12. swilkins

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    Perhaps that's why.

    Memphis Griz?
     
    #12 swilkins, Dec 15, 2006
  13. Two Sandwiches

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    I never understood what was Royal about Kansas city, what was Brown about Cleveland, Red about Cincinnati, or why there's a minor league baseball team named the Biscuits.
     
    #13 Two Sandwiches, Dec 15, 2006
  14. ChrisBosh

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    they should be called toronto craptors. :p
     
    #14 ChrisBosh, Dec 15, 2006
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    San Francisco 49ers sounds logical to me.
     
    #15 VesceySux, Dec 15, 2006
  16. Kam

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    i thought everybody knew why the browns were called the Browns?

    Named after Paul Brown.

    the Houston McNairs.

    Founder of the Texans.

    the Earth Youngs. Founder/Savior of Planet Earth.
     
    #16 Kam, Dec 16, 2006
  17. Two Sandwiches

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    Good post. :D


    I never knew that, to be honest.
     
    #17 Two Sandwiches, Dec 16, 2006
  18. Cesar^Geronimo

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    Cincinnati's stocking were Red (Cincinnati RedStockings) -- they were the first professional baseball team.
     
    #18 Cesar^Geronimo, Dec 16, 2006
  19. WhoMikeJames

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    WTF is a Knickerbocker?
     
    #19 WhoMikeJames, Dec 16, 2006
  20. giddyup

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    Also Cincy is referred to as "The Queen City" ergo the name Royals.
     
    #20 giddyup, Dec 16, 2006
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