Proof Marquette Still Wants to be The Gold

[jesmu84]

I could give 8 craps about the mascot, I care about the name.

Just as if you were to take away the name "Packers", you would have a rebellion in the state of Wisconsin.  If you were to take away the name Knicks, New Yorkers would burn Gotham.

The mascot doesn't mean crap, it's the name and more importantly, its the fact that a bunch of PC liberal bastards changed it for an incredibly stupid reason.

I'm a younger guy, so I don't know the whole story in detail, but I thought the incredibly stupid reason = $$$?

[ChicosBailBonds]

I'm a younger guy, so I don't know the whole story in detail, but I thought the incredibly stupid reason = $$$?

DiUlio changed from Warriors to Golden Eagles for money?

No

[keefe]

DiUlio changed from Warriors to Golden Eagles for money?

No

If memory serves, there was a financial dimension to the decision. Didn't the Potawatami's offer some incentives for the change?

[ChicosBailBonds]

If memory serves, there was a financial dimension to the decision. Didn't the Potawatami's offer some incentives for the change?

He said he changed it because human beings shouldn't be mascots.  Was their financial gain in addition, who knows.  Would DiUlio say one thing and not the whole story....I'll let others decide.

In his liberal paternalism he said, "it was simply the right thing to do.  The decision will not be reversed'.   Translation:  Father Al knows best and you can pound sand.

[keefe]

He said he changed it because human beings shouldn't be mascots. 

Did he tell Purdue?

[warriorchick]

Did he tell Purdue?

Or West Virginia?

[dgies9156]

My nickname idea is still open....

The Marquette Inquisition -- named after a wonderful period of time in part brought to you by the Jesuits. Think of what we could do to a heretic at halftime!

The Marquette Flames -- Named after the centerpiece of our campus, St. Joan of Arc church. I don't want to think about what we could do to a cheerleader at halftime!

I suggested both when Father DiUlio asked for recommendations on the nickname. Funny, I never heard back from him, thanking me for my ideas!

[dgies9156]

And the one that dances on the court is as ugly as Blueteaux.

HE'S A FURRY BIRD!!!!!!!

WHO HAS EVER HEARD OF A FRICKIN FURRY BIRD???????????????

[StillAWarrior]

I suggested both when Father DiUlio asked for recommendations on the nickname. Funny, I never heard back from him, thanking me for my ideas!

I suggested the Fighting Conformists.  He didn't respond to me either.

[dgies9156]

I suggested the Fighting Conformists.  He didn't respond to me either.

No wonder he was bounced as President. Important alumni with meaningful ideas and we didn't hear from him!

Father doesn't always know best!

[dgies9156]

He said he changed it because human beings shouldn't be mascots. 

Or Florida State? (Seminoles)

Or Southern California? (Trojans)

Or BYU? (Pioneers)

Or Western Illinois University? (Leathernecks)

[StillAWarrior]

Or BYU? (Pioneers)

I've never heard that.  Were they the Pioneers before they became the Cougars?

[GGGG]

He said he changed it because human beings shouldn't be mascots.  Was their financial gain in addition, who knows.  Would DiUlio say one thing and not the whole story....I'll let others decide.

I fully believe that he would do so.

[willie warrior]

Or Florida State? (Seminoles)

Or Southern California? (Trojans)

Or BYU? (Pioneers)

Or Western Illinois University? (Leathernecks)

Man, too bad for USC--how embarrassing to be named after a prophylactic. Of course supporters of USC can always argue that they are safe, healthy, protective, and when used properly can provide additional pleasure/satisfaction.

[GGGG]

This might be the single greatest idea ever generated by Scoopers.

But of course it would make the Warrior debate look mild by comparison.

[ChitownSpaceForRent]

This might be the single greatest idea ever generated by Scoopers.

But of course it would make the Warrior debate look mild by comparison.

I feel like there would be a lot of angry females on campus.

[GGGG]

I feel like there would be a lot of angry females on campus.

Not to mention the entire country of France.

[StillAWarrior]

Not to mention the entire country of France.

From a military strength standpoint...same difference.

[Earl Tatum]

IT'S WARRIORS, WARRIORS, WARRIORS! WARRIORS! Why in the HELL are the good padres so afraid
of the Native Americans who think different. I would be proud of the name WARRIORS. All WARRIORS are not native americans. The "Gold" sucks and Golden Eagles just as bad. So. it's WARRIORS Dammit. I don't care
all you people think. GO MU!

[seakm4]

How much did Barry Bonds' 73rd home run ball go for?  Should we all pool in ad buy this and imprint an asterisks on it, or we could go more ritualistic and blow it up like the chubbies fans did for steve bartman's interfered foul ball.

[dgies9156]

I've never heard that.  Were they the Pioneers before they became the Cougars?

Ooops... my lunacy

[AZWarrior]

I feel like there would be a lot of angry females on campus.

Envious, perhaps.

[keefe]

My nickname idea is still open....


The Marquette Flames --

I think that nickname has already been taken

[Dawson Rental]

Did he tell Purdue?

Or West Virginia?

Or Florida State? (Seminoles)

Or Southern California? (Trojans)

Or Western Illinois University? (Leathernecks)

Or, I don't know, Notre Dame?

Simple change, they could become the paddy wagons.  They could have an old time one circle the field after touchdowns, and it would be on hand to deal with the new inebriated fan threat!

[Dawson Rental]

Not to mention the entire country of France.

France: "We want our chapel back.  We've suddenly realized that it is a prized cultural icon."