Look how many Warriors there are, god dammit!
http://deadspin.com/the-complete-family-tree-of-college-mascots-472062720
(http://img.gawkerassets.com/img/18k7dv7yj5g0hjpg/original.jpg)
Rutgers has a branch called the "Scarlet Raiders"? That's not confusing.
I saw this on Deadspin and had the following sequence of thoughts:
1) This is a really cool infographic
2) I really want a poster of this
3) I should post this on Scoop so others can see how awesome it is
4) "Golden Eagles" is such a terrible nickname
5) I wish Marquette at least had a unique nickname
6) This poster sucks (only because "Golden Eagles" sucks)
7) No one else on Scoop wants to weep over the mediocrity of "Golden Eagles"
Quote from: MUFlutieEffect on April 10, 2013, 02:49:55 PM
I saw this on Deadspin and had the following sequence of thoughts:
4) "Golden Eagles" is such a terrible nickname
5) I wish Marquette at least had a unique nickname
6) This poster sucks (only because "Golden Eagles" sucks)
7) No one else on Scoop wants to weep over the mediocrity of "Golden Eagles"
Would you rather be in the weasel family? Pretty unique relative to the eagle branch of the tree.
Gotta love the "Birds of Prey" mascots.
Why the feck can East Stroudsburg be the G.D. warriors but we can't?
Quote from: MUFlutieEffect on April 10, 2013, 02:49:55 PM
5) I wish Marquette at least had a unique nickname
zero teams with "Gold"
Quote from: MUFlutieEffect on April 10, 2013, 02:49:55 PM
4) "Golden Eagles" is such a terrible nickname
5) I wish Marquette at least had a unique nickname
6) This poster sucks (only because "Golden Eagles" sucks)
7) No one else on Scoop wants to weep over the mediocrity of "Golden Eagles"
I'm talking about this with a K-State buddy right now. He doesn't agree. And he loves the Wildcats nick despite it being extremely generic and, as far as I know, having nothing to do with the state of Kansas.
I really wish all schools had unique nicknames.
I said I was still pissed we didn't go with the Jumpin' Jesuits. And then the following string of nicknames happened:
Communion Wafers
Body of Christs
Eucharists
Golden Eucharists
This is awesome, and yes our nickname sucks hairy cat balls. Poster is $30
Quote from: klyrish on April 10, 2013, 03:02:15 PM
I'm talking about this with a K-State buddy right now. He doesn't agree. And he loves the Wildcats nick despite it being extremely generic and, as far as I know, having nothing to do with the state of Kansas.
I really wish all schools had unique nicknames.
I said I was still pissed we didn't go with the Jumpin' Jesuits. And then the following string of nicknames happened:
Communion Wafers
Body of Christs
Eucharists
Golden Eucharists
Since MU is in Milwaukee (and no one knows that), and MKE is famous for beer, how about a beer theme?
Amber Brewers
brew-ha-ha
brewskis
cervesa(s)
growlers
hops
lagers
liquid gold
sixers
Golden Hops.
This is amazing.
Quote from: MUFlutieEffect on April 10, 2013, 02:49:55 PM
5) I wish Marquette at least had a unique nickname
You did see how many Warriors there are, right?
I love this poster. Pretty awesome. Although the D2 and D3 really crowds it up
They made a mistake, though...they didn't include Warriors under Native Americans. I'm sure it was an oversight, seeing as how they're "inseparably linked" and all.
Quote from: mr.MUskie on April 10, 2013, 03:10:01 PM
Since MU is in Milwaukee (and no one knows that), and MKE is famous for beer, how about a beer theme?
Amber Brewers
brew-ha-ha
brewskis
cervesa(s)
growlers
hops
lagers
liquid gold
sixers
Marquette Miller Brewing Co.'s Hometowns
The Calvary Bible Warriors??? My God, if they can be Warriors, why can't we?
Quote from: mileskishnish72 on April 10, 2013, 03:41:06 PM
The Calvary Bible Warriors??? My God, if they can be Warriors, why can't we?
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v63/DCiCNeo/because-aliens.jpg)
Quote from: mileskishnish72 on April 10, 2013, 03:41:06 PM
The Calvary Bible Warriors??? My God, if they can be Warriors, why can't we?
(http://www.marquette.edu/library/archives/UAPhoto/Bio_Images/DiUlio_Albert/DiUlio00002.jpg)
if north carolina wesleyan can be the battling bishops, why can't MU be the jumping Jesuits?
Quote from: Ari Gold on April 10, 2013, 04:51:20 PM
if north carolina wesleyan can be the battling bishops, why can't MU be the jumping Jesuits?
Because the board and the administration are a bunch of humorless, stuffy jacktards.
Quote from: mileskishnish72 on April 10, 2013, 03:41:06 PM
The Calvary Bible Warriors??? My God, if they can be Warriors, why can't we?
(http://static4.businessinsider.com/image/4ecbcd7069bedd007f000004-590/potawatomi-bingo-casino-in-milwaukee-wi-is-by-far-the-biggest-indian-casino-in-terms-of-area.jpg)
Quote from: mileskishnish72 on April 10, 2013, 03:41:06 PM
The Calvary Bible Warriors??? My God, if they can be Warriors, why can't we?
(http://wlcsports.com/images/general/wlcwarriorsprimary.jpg)
Milwaukee cant have 2 college with the same athletic nickname
If not Warriors, then I like the Marquette Aliens
Quote from: AlienWarrior on April 10, 2013, 05:11:25 PM
If not Warriors, then I like the Marquette Aliens
Or, Illegal Aliens....er, Undocumented Immigrants.
The more I look at this, the more I wonder why we're bending over backwards to be sensitive to just one group of people. Heck, I see a whole bunch of nicknames and categories that would be offensive to other people:
Scottish - "Fighting Scots" seems awfully stereotypical. What... was "Ohio Valley College Greasy Italians" not available?
Irish - Same as the Scots
God-fearing Deacons - At least those who don't consider themselves Demons
Muslims - A picture of Mohammed gets you a death threat, but "Crusaders" is ok?
Liberals - Gettysburg Bullets and the Chaminade Silverswords? Those things kill people! (note: Marian are the Sabres, as in the tiger, not the sword, so no protests in Fondy, please)
Women over 40 - Especially those single mothers who like to "visit" their son's friends at Houston, College of Charleston, and especially IU-Kokomo.
LGBT Activists - Lots of schools in the "Bears" and "Fire and Flame" categories. Only one Otters, though.
Quote from: AlienWarrior on April 10, 2013, 05:11:25 PM
If not Warriors, then I like the Marquette Aliens
Just go Huns or Visigoths. Warriors, Germanic (like much of Wisconsin) seems to fit.
I think the Dominican Penguins is the best mascot on there. Gives Jumpin Jesuits a run for sure.
There are a couple of vulcan teams
Quote from: mr.MUskie on April 10, 2013, 05:18:37 PM
Or, Illegal Aliens....er, Undocumented Immigrants.
The Associated Press and New York Times say we can't use those terms anymore.
#$#*) jacktards
https://twitter.com/foundhistory/status/319975457627987968
Quote from: ChicosBailBonds on April 10, 2013, 05:48:41 PM
The Associated Press and New York Times say we can't use those terms anymore.
#$#*) jacktards
https://twitter.com/foundhistory/status/319975457627987968
The Marquette People Living in the Country Without the Proper Documentation! Kicks ass!!
Still 13 names associated with Native Americans
How badass would it be if Marquette dropped a nickname altogether?
Not only unique, but pretty revolutionary to simply not have a mascot...
Quote from: mr.MUskie on April 10, 2013, 03:10:01 PM
Since MU is in Milwaukee (and no one knows that), and MKE is famous for beer, how about a beer theme?
Amber Brewers
brew-ha-ha
brewskis
cervesa(s)
growlers
hops
lagers
liquid gold
sixers
Golden Nectar
Golden Flow
Golden Liquid
Golden Shower
Quote from: Victor McCormick on April 10, 2013, 03:24:01 PM
You did see how many Warriors there are, right?
I love this poster. Pretty awesome. Although the D2 and D3 really crowds it up
Yes but unless I missed something, we were the only D1 warriors (not counting the Rainbows out in Hawaii)
Quote from: ChicosBailBonds on April 10, 2013, 05:48:41 PM
The Associated Press and New York Times say we can't use those terms anymore.
#$#*) jacktards
https://twitter.com/foundhistory/status/319975457627987968
I've got good news for you, Chicos - the NYT has no jurisdiction over what you can or cannot say.
Quote from: keefe on April 10, 2013, 09:24:31 PM
Golden Nectar
Golden Flow
Golden Liquid
Golden Shower
You know what a golden shower is correct? If not you probably want to edit that one out.
Quote from: MUFanatic4 on April 11, 2013, 07:51:45 AM
You know what a golden shower is correct? If not you probably want to edit that one out.
Apparently you haven't seen Keefe's videos of him on the receiving end. If you want a copy, PM Dr Blackheart.
Quote from: ZiggysFryBoy on April 10, 2013, 02:57:58 PM
Why the feck can East Stroudsburg be the G.D. warriors but we can't?
The ghost of Willie Wampun.
Quote from: MUFanatic4 on April 11, 2013, 07:51:45 AM
You know what a golden shower is correct? If not you probably want to edit that one out.
Why? It could be said that we piss in our opponents' faces (most of the time).
For as long as Buzz is the coach, how about the Switchables?
Quote from: LittleMurs on April 11, 2013, 09:42:08 AM
For as long as Buzz is the coach, how about the Switchables?
If not that then how about "Paint Touches" or just "Touches"
At least we're the powerhouse of the golden eagles.
Quote from: MUFlutieEffect on April 10, 2013, 09:01:33 PM
How badass would it be if Marquette dropped a nickname altogether?
Not only unique, but pretty revolutionary to simply not have a mascot...
I've been beating that drum for years. We chant "We Are Marquette", we all identify as Marquette, it means more than any mascot, whether Hilltopper, Golden Avalanche, Warrior, Golden Eagle, or Gold.
Quote from: Benny B on April 10, 2013, 05:21:34 PM
The more I look at this, the more I wonder why we're bending over backwards to be sensitive to just one group of people. Heck, I see a whole bunch of nicknames and categories that would be offensive to other people:
Scottish - "Fighting Scots" seems awfully stereotypical. What... was "Ohio Valley College Greasy Italians" not available?
Irish - Same as the Scots
God-fearing Deacons - At least those who don't consider themselves Demons
Muslims - A picture of Mohammed gets you a death threat, but "Crusaders" is ok?
Liberals - Gettysburg Bullets and the Chaminade Silverswords? Those things kill people! (note: Marian are the Sabres, as in the tiger, not the sword, so no protests in Fondy, please)
Women over 40 - Especially those single mothers who like to "visit" their son's friends at Houston, College of Charleston, and especially IU-Kokomo.
LGBT Activists - Lots of schools in the "Bears" and "Fire and Flame" categories. Only one Otters, though.
Fantastic. just really
Quote from: brewcity77 on April 11, 2013, 02:34:57 PM
I've been beating that drum for years. We chant "We Are Marquette", we all identify as Marquette, it means more than any mascot, whether Hilltopper, Golden Avalanche, Warrior, Golden Eagle, or Gold.
I could get behind this. It's not the
Warriors, but it beats some lameass nickname that everyone either ignores, hides, or refuses to recognize.
Quote from: klyrish on April 11, 2013, 09:21:35 AM
Why? It could be said that we piss in our opponents' faces (most of the time).
I bet we could come up with some really awesome cheers.
but then the guy who wears the eagle costume will be out of a job.... lets be job creators here ;)
(https://encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcS7BnHApnaUcF10k0drxSUiBrtGjxMuBAtcuQSBmjXpYaKs5D8PJg)
Coach Al in his office.
(http://i47.tinypic.com/2dqspvt.jpg)
Quote from: Ari Gold on April 11, 2013, 10:24:01 AM
If not that then how about "Paint Touches" or just "Touches"
Hmmm, that does have promise.
(http://www.breakingcopy.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/touched_jerry_sandusky.jpg)
How the frack can MU steal the Native American sport but not their nickname?
Quote from: mr.MUskie on April 11, 2013, 02:59:56 PM
I bet we could come up with some really awesome cheers.
And our unofficial school song could be "Piss On You (Remix)"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vt9laRZSdWY