NFT: Cringe worthy sports franchise names you wish to change back

Because I despise Yard Goats

Rumble Ponies

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It actually is more of a fit.

Houston Oilers went to Tenn and there is probably a naming rights thing. Plus, the Titans kept BASICALLY the same colors as the Oilers. So even if it werent a naming rights issue (they were the Tennessee Oilers for a season or two I believe), would you really want the Oilers name and logo with a new color scheme?

Why is Florida Marlins better than Miami Marlins?

I think the only name that was changed and sounds stupid is the St. John's Red Storm. Couldve done better there.

Should still be the Oakland Raiders

I said Miami not as good as.

In other words Florida Marlins I like. And they never should have changed it.

Seminoles is OK.

Should have renamed them and kept the Raiders name open in case they ever do get a new stadium there and put an expansion team back. Like they did with the Browns, by renaming them the Ravens.

I also prefer Washington Bullets to Wizards.

and Utah Jazz are two examples of retaining meaningful names from their former city which are meaningless to their current city.

whose name had become obsolete even before they moved from Brooklyn.

In comment 15025807 moespree said:

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Should have renamed them and kept the Raiders name open in case they ever do get a new stadium there and put an expansion team back. Like they did with the Browns, by renaming them the Ravens. I also prefer Washington Bullets to Wizards.

In honor of Ken Stabler rename them the Las Vegas Snake Eyes. :-)

In comment 15025807 moespree said:

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Should have renamed them and kept the Raiders name open in case they ever do get a new stadium there and put an expansion team back. Like they did with the Browns, by renaming them the Ravens. I also prefer Washington Bullets to Wizards.

The last became too appropriate to be appropriate.

Ridiculous.

Should have had a better plan in place than going with a generic name.

I don't know what it was before.

Part of me thinks Dan Snyder so didn't want to make this change, that leaving the generic name is a partial FU to everyone that made him do it. Like, "Ok, you wanted us to change the name? Fine, we're now the WFT. You happy? Think this name change is great?" (They say it is because the name change thing is along league process, and may be WFT next year too. But I agree they could have had a plan in place way better than this. But, then this is a team even we can beat so...)

In comment 15025825 Sneakers O'toole said:

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Ridiculous.

That's just Snyder giving everyone who pressured the change the middle finger. He'd make a killing in merchandise off a new name, he obviously doesn't want to.

Lansing, MI got a MiLB team when I was in grad school there. I thought "Lansing Knights" just makes so much sense. What do Knights do? they joust with lances.

They went with the Lansing Lugnuts. I hated it at first. And the symbol they use is not even a nut, it's a bolt.

But, shows what I know, because it was just bad enough to be good, and it took off. Solid cap tip to the auto industry there. Their gear sold a lot early on. And the slogan "Go Nuts!" was a boon.

In comment 15025836 GMen72 said:

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In comment 15025825 Sneakers O'toole said: Quote: Ridiculous. That's just Snyder giving everyone who pressured the change the middle finger. He'd make a killing in merchandise off a new name, he obviously doesn't want to.

I thought it was due to licensing issues with Red Wolves and they will still end up the Washington Red Wolves. no?

Probably more lakes in the LA area than there is jazz in Utah.

Doesn't the Titans franchise still own the Oilers trademarks? I don't think it was the same deal as the Ravens where they essentially abandoned their history and trademarks to the city.

In comment 15025807 moespree said:

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Should have renamed them and kept the Raiders name open in case they ever do get a new stadium there and put an expansion team back. Like they did with the Browns, by renaming them the Ravens. I also prefer Washington Bullets to Wizards.

I'm fine with the Las Vegas Raiders, which still sounds weird but 2020, whatever.

Though, I had wished they tweaked the uniforms a bit. I still see them as the Oakland/LA Raiders.

Eh. Whatever. The west side of the country is irrelevant. Let them do their weird thing ;-)

Originally named after Joe Lewis and in that context pretty sure the "brown" was in reference to skin color, not the coach's last name.

The Baltimore/Washington Bullets is dubious for obvious reasons.

New York Titans kinda sucks. Get your own identity Jets-to-be. Second fiddle status built right in with that original nickname.

I don't want any of the cringe worthy names I listed to change back. Lol.

That’s an entirely different franchise. The Titans still own that history from when they were the Oilers. It’s still a part of their history as a franchise. I don’t think they had the option of naming them the exact same thing in that particular instance (nor did they want to anyway because they were starting a new franchise and that would’ve been confusing).

I believe they chose the “Texans” in part because competing with the Cowboys for fans in the state (even in Houston) they knew was going to be difficult, so it was a calculated move knowing that was the most marketable name to try to incorporate all of Texas and maximize the fan base. Similar reasoning I think behind saying certain teams are from entire states or even regions— Tennessee, Minnesota, Arizona, Carolina, New England... the hope is to incorporate more fans if they think a single city by itself won’t give them a large enough fanbase (and I doubt the Cowboys would have approved of that franchise being from “Texas” as opposed to Houston, so it’s almost like they found a loophole with the name Texans).

New York has some stupid team names.

The "Metropolitans' and 'Knickerbockers' realized their names were just too out-there and settled on just 'Mets' and 'Knicks' Better, but not good.

Jackals.. seriously? I liked going to their games though even if they lose a lot.

The Bridgeport Bluefish. I miss going to see a game here and there on a nice summer night. Dave Eiland was the manager when I first took the kids there. Nice venue, saw some old players like Juan Gonzalez trying to make comebacks. and the High Schools all played their "rivalry games" there. It was nice

SOme genius thought it was better to make the yard into a concert only amphitheater a few years ago and the Bluefish are no more. Still waiting on that first concert.

The stupidity of it was that with only 60 MiLB home games, it would have been no problem to do both. Now we have an empty rotting ball yard.

Had a minor league hockey team named the Trashers owned by mobster Jimmy Galante who ran the trash racket in the region. College team but UC Irvine Anteaters was always a winner to me.

In comment 15025908 Victor in CT said:

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The Bridgeport Bluefish. I miss going to see a game here and there on a nice summer night. Dave Eiland was the manager when I first took the kids there. Nice venue, saw some old players like Juan Gonzalez trying to make comebacks. and the High Schools all played their "rivalry games" there. It was nice SOme genius thought it was better to make the yard into a concert only amphitheater a few years ago and the Bluefish are no more. Still waiting on that first concert. The stupidity of it was that with only 60 MiLB home games, it would have been no problem to do both. Now we have an empty rotting ball yard.

I agree, I had more fun going to those games than MLB games. Easy in easy out, nice stadium, And they had better beer on tap there.

In comment 15025956 Johnny5 said:

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In comment 15025908 Victor in CT said: Quote: The Bridgeport Bluefish. I miss going to see a game here and there on a nice summer night. Dave Eiland was the manager when I first took the kids there. Nice venue, saw some old players like Juan Gonzalez trying to make comebacks. and the High Schools all played their "rivalry games" there. It was nice SOme genius thought it was better to make the yard into a concert only amphitheater a few years ago and the Bluefish are no more. Still waiting on that first concert. The stupidity of it was that with only 60 MiLB home games, it would have been no problem to do both. Now we have an empty rotting ball yard. I agree, I had more fun going to those games than MLB games. Easy in easy out, nice stadium, And they had better beer on tap there.

Exactly! And a fun, inexpensive place to bring kids to their first games close to home.

I get they had to move on from the Bullets, but the Wizards? Weak.

In comment 15025878 Leg of Theismann said:

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That’s an entirely different franchise. The Titans still own that history from when they were the Oilers. It’s still a part of their history as a franchise. I don’t think they had the option of naming them the exact same thing in that particular instance (nor did they want to anyway because they were starting a new franchise and that would’ve been confusing). I believe they chose the “Texans” in part because competing with the Cowboys for fans in the state (even in Houston) they knew was going to be difficult, so it was a calculated move knowing that was the most marketable name to try to incorporate all of Texas and maximize the fan base. Similar reasoning I think behind saying certain teams are from entire states or even regions— Tennessee, Minnesota, Arizona, Carolina, New England... the hope is to incorporate more fans if they think a single city by itself won’t give them a large enough fanbase (and I doubt the Cowboys would have approved of that franchise being from “Texas” as opposed to Houston, so it’s almost like they found a loophole with the name Texans).

Then they shoul dhave called themselves the Tenessee oilers and stil had the oil rig on the helmet and everything; instead of the generic "titans". Either that or the "Texans" (cringe) should have bought I off them --naming rights or whatever) and they become the oilers

Tennessee last time I checked so that'd be a weird name on par with LA Lakers & Utah Jazz.

In comment 15025958 SFGFNCGiantsFan said:

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I get they had to move on from the Bullets, but the Wizards? Weak.

how about Swamp Dragons? :-)

if the name changes happened before my time and were already there -- I don't mind them as much.

Lakers, Jazz, Mets, Knicks, Dodgers would all seem bad if they already hadn't happened.

(what is wrong with LA Dodgers anyway)?

Seeing the name "Colts" associated with Indianapolis still doesn't sit right with me....and its been damn near 40 years now. Imagine some fans in St Louis feel the same way about the Arizona Cardinals, Oakland fans too with the Raiders.

I was living in Orlando when they named the Magic and I wanted to vomit. Hated it then, hate it now.

In comment 15025957 Victor in CT said:

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In comment 15025956 Johnny5 said: Quote: In comment 15025908 Victor in CT said: Quote: The Bridgeport Bluefish. I miss going to see a game here and there on a nice summer night. Dave Eiland was the manager when I first took the kids there. Nice venue, saw some old players like Juan Gonzalez trying to make comebacks. and the High Schools all played their "rivalry games" there. It was nice SOme genius thought it was better to make the yard into a concert only amphitheater a few years ago and the Bluefish are no more. Still waiting on that first concert. The stupidity of it was that with only 60 MiLB home games, it would have been no problem to do both. Now we have an empty rotting ball yard. I agree, I had more fun going to those games than MLB games. Easy in easy out, nice stadium, And they had better beer on tap there. Exactly! And a fun, inexpensive place to bring kids to their first games close to home.

For sure. Actually I really enjoy the Soundtigers games too.

In comment 15025812 Big Al said:

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and Utah Jazz are two examples of retaining meaningful names from their former city which are meaningless to their current city.

Especially since Utah doesn't allow music.

In comment 15025828 Del Shofner said:

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I don't know what it was before.

You probably just forgot the former name of this Yankee A-ball team... The Tampa Yankees.

In comment 15026024 Johnny5 said:

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In comment 15025957 Victor in CT said: Quote: In comment 15025956 Johnny5 said: Quote: In comment 15025908 Victor in CT said: Quote: The Bridgeport Bluefish. I miss going to see a game here and there on a nice summer night. Dave Eiland was the manager when I first took the kids there. Nice venue, saw some old players like Juan Gonzalez trying to make comebacks. and the High Schools all played their "rivalry games" there. It was nice SOme genius thought it was better to make the yard into a concert only amphitheater a few years ago and the Bluefish are no more. Still waiting on that first concert. The stupidity of it was that with only 60 MiLB home games, it would have been no problem to do both. Now we have an empty rotting ball yard. I agree, I had more fun going to those games than MLB games. Easy in easy out, nice stadium, And they had better beer on tap there. Exactly! And a fun, inexpensive place to bring kids to their first games close to home. For sure. Actually I really enjoy the Soundtigers games too.

Yes. The Arena is great too.

being Disney World is there. Still very lame.

Also, Nashville Predators? Yeah, great name...

In comment 15025804 Black_Flag said:

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I said Miami not as good as. In other words Florida Marlins I like. And they never should have changed it. Seminoles is OK.

I disagree on the Marlins name.

The team's name was taken from the original Miami Marlins, a AAA baseball team from 56-60.

The name Miami Marlins also has alliteration going for it while "Florida Marlins" does not.

In comment 15025807 moespree said:

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Should have renamed them and kept the Raiders name open in case they ever do get a new stadium there and put an expansion team back. Like they did with the Browns, by renaming them the Ravens. I also prefer Washington Bullets to Wizards.

The raiders have moved in the past. Why does Oakland have more of a claim than LA?

Even LA Rams is OK.

But someone has to go back where they came from.

You know Las Vegas is not going to be home for any sports franchise any time soon. Vegas is what it is. You go there for a few days and get the heck out.

The Chargers should have moved or the Rams back to St. Louis and the Raiders in LA

In comment 15026062 Jim in Tampa said:

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In comment 15025804 Black_Flag said: Quote: I said Miami not as good as. In other words Florida Marlins I like. And they never should have changed it. Seminoles is OK. I disagree on the Marlins name. The team's name was taken from the original Miami Marlins, a AAA baseball team from 56-60. The name Miami Marlins also has alliteration going for it while "Florida Marlins" does not.

Florida Marlins rolls off the tongue. Why did they call it Florida to begin with?

Charlotte Checkers

...before Tampa? Could be wrong...

Didn't the football Cardinals initially call themselves the Phoenix Cardinals? But with the state flag on their jersey made more sense to appeal to whole state (Tucson).

Memphis Grizzlies? Lame...

In comment 15026081 Black_Flag said:

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In comment 15026062 Jim in Tampa said: Quote: In comment 15025804 Black_Flag said: Quote: I said Miami not as good as. In other words Florida Marlins I like. And they never should have changed it. Seminoles is OK. I disagree on the Marlins name. The team's name was taken from the original Miami Marlins, a AAA baseball team from 56-60. The name Miami Marlins also has alliteration going for it while "Florida Marlins" does not. Florida Marlins rolls off the tongue. Why did they call it Florida to begin with?

Florida Marlins "rolls off the tongue" better than Miami Marlins? LOL. Yeah OK.

Alliterative sports names always "roll of the tongue better". (That's why they call it alliteration.)

Philadelphia Phillies
Chicago Cubs
Pittsburgh Pirates
Pittsburgh Penguins
Boston Bruins
Washington Wizards
Cleveland Cavaliers
LA Lakers
And of course...the Miami Marlins.

In comment 15026603 Jim in Tampa said:

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In comment 15026081 Black_Flag said: Quote: In comment 15026062 Jim in Tampa said: Quote: In comment 15025804 Black_Flag said: Quote: I said Miami not as good as. In other words Florida Marlins I like. And they never should have changed it. Seminoles is OK. I disagree on the Marlins name. The team's name was taken from the original Miami Marlins, a AAA baseball team from 56-60. The name Miami Marlins also has alliteration going for it while "Florida Marlins" does not. Florida Marlins rolls off the tongue. Why did they call it Florida to begin with? Florida Marlins "rolls off the tongue" better than Miami Marlins? LOL. Yeah OK. Alliterative sports names always "roll of the tongue better". (That's why they call it alliteration.) Philadelphia Phillies Chicago Cubs Pittsburgh Pirates Pittsburgh Penguins Boston Bruins Washington Wizards Cleveland Cavaliers LA Lakers And of course...the Miami Marlins.

If is so great why isn't everyone doing it?

Also the Lakers was not named in LA
And Chicago Cubs I don't think Qualifies since it is not pronounced as a C in Chicago.

In comment 15026043 Jim in Tampa said:

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In comment 15025828 Del Shofner said: Quote: I don't know what it was before. You probably just forgot the former name of this Yankee A-ball team... The Tampa Yankees.

ah, then it fits this thread - cringeworthy and I'd wish to change it back.