The Basics #7: "Officially" name your team

[cthomer5000]

It appears we have alignment ironed out (barring a wacky 32nd entry), so to continue my fight against boredom I've compiled everyone who's officially listed their team name/city of reference.

If you have any corrections or changes, this is the place to post them. Let us know what team you'll be heading. I want to start making up my "Rochester NAMES suck" banners now, for my hopefully one-sided rivalry with Kodos.

NOTES
* for those of you with general names (i.e. Minnesota Miners), can you just let me know what your base city is (Minneapolis?).
* A gallery of current helmets can be found here: http://cuervo72.majecc.net/helmets/IHOF.html
* <font color=blue>BLUE</font> text indicates missing or unverified info



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<font size=3>AFC</font>

Northeast (north)
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Buccaneer Syracuse, NY Syracuse Mohawk
cthomer5000 North Plainfield, NJ North Plainfield Plague
Kodos Rochester, NY Rochester Lake Monsters
primelord Boston, MA Boston Rhinos


Georgia (east)
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Celeval Atlanta, GA Georgia Gridlock
GrantDawg Covington, GA Covington Newts
KWhit Conyers, GA Conyers Condors
SkyDog Tucker, GA Tucker Tigers


Deep South (south)
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Buzzbee Vicksburg, Miss Vicksburg Vipers
HornedFrogPurple Fort Worth, TX Fort Worth Fury
Senator San Antonio, TX San Antonio Volunteers
TroyF Stillwater, OK Stillwater Dynamite


Frequent Flyers (west)
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albionmoonlight Fairbanks, AK Fairbanks Northstars
Darkiller Paris, France Paris Musketeers
MIJB#19 Maassluis, Netherlands Maassluis Merchantmen
Alf Bordeaux, France Bordeaux Vineyards



<font size=3>NFC</font>

Midwest (north)
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FBPro Tennessee RayCo Raiders
Daimyo Columbus, IN Columbus Architects
mckerney <font color=blue>Minnesota</font> Minnesota Miners
Solecismic Ann Arbor, MI Ann Arbor Anachronism


Mid-Atlantic (east)
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cuervo72 Frederick, MD Frederick Red Menace
Hell Atlantic Astoria, NY Astoria Heroes
QuikSand <font color=blue>Cheasapeake, MD</font> (?) Cheasapeake Chitterlings
SackAttack Brooklyn, NY Brooklyn Fightin' Bums


Virginia (south)
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Bee Fairfax, VA Fairfax Fizz
Fritz Hampton Roads, VA Virginia Victory
Samdari Springfield, VA Springfield Isotopes
Subby Leesburg, VA Leesburg Generals


West (west)
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Blackadar Boulder, CO</font>
Chief Rum Anaheim, CA Anaheim Matterhorns
JasonTobiasIV San Jose, CA <font color=blue>San Jose Uribes (?)</font>
Vince San Luis Obispo, CA San Luis Obispo Burn</font></pre>

[Darkiller]

The Paris franchise nickname is spelled "Musketeers" and not "Muskateers".
just for the record ;-)

[Samdari]

Springfield will be the Isotopes.

Fairfax will be the Punching Bags

[cuervo72]

Originally posted by Samdari
Springfield will be the Isotopes.

Fairfax will be the Punching Bags

That's right, last time I checked Fairfax was going to be the "Fizz", with a nuclear related logo. The Isotopes would make for a great rival.

edit: I have a helmet idea, BTW, if I can find the right base image...

[KWhit]

My team is the Conyers Condors.

[cuervo72]

I believe Daimyo has previously stated he will be the Columbus (IN) Architects

I'm working on a page with the helmets that we have for the various teams, it can be viewed at .http://cuervo72.majecc.net/helmets/IHOF.html. Work in progress.

[Kodos]

Rochester Lake Monsters.

[Samdari]

Originally posted by cuervo72
edit: I have a helmet idea, BTW, if I can find the right base image...


Cool, I am looking for one too, but Simpson's stuff is being aggressively removed from fan sites.

[TroyF]

Sillwater Dynamite.

TroyF

[cuervo72]

Originally posted by Samdari
Cool, I am looking for one too, but Simpson's stuff is being aggressively removed from fan sites.

How does this look?
http://cuervo72.majecc.net/helmets/Springfield-Isotopes.jpg

Basically found a screenshot of Homer in the opening credits and reconstructed the rod and forceps, but ended up turning the rod into an "I".

[Samdari]

That will work fine.

I was looking for the real Springfield Isotopes logo from the show. Unfortunately, it is proving be hard to find, as well as looking similar to the logo usurped by the Team-That-Shall-Not-Be-Named.

[cuervo72]

I was looking for that too and found some things, possibly for a fake baseball team or two, but didn't know if they were the correct logo and if they were they did look very similar to your competitor's...

[cthomer5000]

Originally posted by cuervo72
I was looking for that too and found some things, possibly for a fake baseball team or two, but didn't know if they were the correct logo and if they were they did look very similar to your competitor's...

There is now a real minor league Albequerque Isotopes, for what it's worth.

http://www.albuquerquebaseball.com/

[Samdari]

I found good pics of those logos, cthomer, but they have that annoying 'A' in the middle which my limited artistic skills wer unable to make into an 'S'. Plus, it does look like the logo of a division rival.

[Buzzbee]

Cuervo, cthomer or anyone who is interested, I'm looking for help with helmet/unis etc. Being the Vicksburg Vipers I was hoping for a pic of a coiled snake with the head rising up, much like a cobra about to strike. However, searches on Vipers only get me pictures of cars. While the Dodge Viper is pretty sweet, it probably won't be too intimidating or look very good on a helmet.

I did find this logo, filched from the GI Joe vs. Cobra cartoon series. If you guys could do anything with this, I'd appreciate it.

I was hoping for black and gold as my primary colors, but if the red is too ingrained, I can deal with red and black.

http://www.smalljoes.com/images_tees/flamelogo-tee_cu.jpg


Here's a link if you need it. (http://www.smalljoes.com/images_tees/flamelogo-tee_cu.jpg)

[cuervo72]

Cool image Buzzbee, I can work with it. Sliding the colors around makes it look cool with a dark blue/purple BTW, but gold will work I think.

[Buzzbee]

Originally posted by cuervo72
Cool image Buzzbee, I can work with it. Sliding the colors around makes it look cool with a dark blue/purple BTW, but gold will work I think.

I've seen your work. I trust you. ;)

[Buzzbee]

Dola - In looking at the other members of my division, if you think the "purple haze" looks good, that's ok with me. Black and gold and black and red are already colors in use in the division, so I'm open to a change.

[KWhit]

Cuervo,

Can I beg you for a helmet too?

I'm the Conyers Condors. I found some decent logos. I think this is the one I like the best (but am open to suggestions).

For the helmet, it would be cool if you could remove the word Condors and make that whole area black and keep it within the boundries of the circle of the logo if it's not too difficult (does that make any sense?). Any other logo manipulation you want to try is encouraged. I trust your artistic talents. The helmet should be red with a black facemask.

Thanks!


http://home.comcast.net/~klwhit/Condors_Edited.GIF

[Kodos]

cuervo. I too could use some help. I want something that suggests a Loch Ness Monster type creature coming out of Lake Ontario. I was thinking either a blue helmet with the black creature on it, or a black helmet with a blue patch of water surrounding the silhouette of the creature. I am open to other options, but this is my vision of how it should look.

[cthomer5000]

Originally posted by Kodos
cuervo. I too could use some help. I want something that suggests a Loch Ness Monster type creature coming out of Lake Ontario. I was thinking either a blue helmet with the black creature on it, or a black helmet with a blue patch of water surrounding the silhouette of the creature. I am open to other options, but this is my vision of how it should look.

if you want to look really tough:

http://www.mobilecomms-technology.com/contractor_images/blue_factory/nessie.jpg

[Buzzbee]

Originally posted by Kodos
cuervo. I too could use some help. I want something that suggests a Loch Ness Monster type creature coming out of Lake Ontario. I was thinking either a blue helmet with the black creature on it, or a black helmet with a blue patch of water surrounding the silhouette of the creature. I am open to other options, but this is my vision of how it should look.

http://www.lochness.co.uk/fan_club/images/lnmfclogo.gif

Here is a gif that you might be able to incorporate. It is from:

http://www.lochness.co.uk/fan_club/images/lnmfclogo.gif

[Solecismic]

BTW, the Anachronism is singular, not plural. They want to emphasize team play, not a group of individuals. Otherwise, given the team name, none of them would show up for the same game.

[HornedFrog Purple]

We are going to Unleash the F****** Fury on the Volunteers.

Really!

[primelord]

Speaking of FOFC inside jokes I guess I am going to go with the Boston Rhinos.

[Kodos]

Originally posted by Buzzbee
http://www.lochness.co.uk/fan_club/images/lnmfclogo.gif

Here is a gif that you might be able to incorporate. It is from:

http://www.lochness.co.uk/fan_club/images/lnmfclogo.gif

That looks kinda cool. :)

[Buzzbee]

Yeah, and if you REALLY use your imagination, it kinda looks like the outline of Lake Ontario.

Glad you kinda like it. :)

[cuervo72]

Ok, these give me something to tinker with tonight. Kodos, I'm sorry if I've been ignoring your monsters, but I was having a hard time finding the right image/idea. I'll make one with the one above.

KWhit - this is what I like, logos already provided :) Removing the text should be doable, hopefully I can find an eps file for it. It's interesting in that it isn't a perfect circle....I might darken the red a bit so it isn't exactly the same as the isotopes (stripes will be in order too).

Primelord, I think I've seen a pretty good rhino at one of the generic logo sites I've encountered (I have to be careful here not to step on any toes).

Solecismic, I was afraid it was actually singular. :) And I should have made your helmet leather....

[primelord]

Originally posted by cuervo72
Primelord, I think I've seen a pretty good rhino at one of the generic logo sites I've encountered (I have to be careful here not to step on any toes).

To be honest I wasn't going to ask just because you have already done so many, but if you wanted to create a helmet for me that would be awesome. I have no skills when it comes to things like that. Thanks!

[KWhit]

Thanks in advance Cuervo!

[Kodos]

Originally posted by primelord
I have no skills

Amen to that! :D

[MIJB#19]

Time to name my team, huh?

I'm still thinking, but I want something nautical beginning with an M and it should be a plural form with an -s ending, like traditional team names like Lakers, Yankees, Cowboys, etc...

[Samdari]

You did not like Mariners?

Marines?
Mermaids? (Mermen?)
Midshipmen?
Moochies (ok, not nautical, but I am thinking of a Moochie Norris hair logo)
Narwhals - not with an M, but a tres cool whale with a long spike. Monodon Monoceros is the species name.

[primelord]

How about the Masts? :)

[Daimyo]

Columbus Architects for me. Since Columbus, Indiana is not in the city database I would like to just rename Indianapolis to Columbus since it is the closest city.

[Kodos]

Manatees!

[Celeval]

Atlanta, GA

Georgia Gridlock

:)

[MIJB#19]

Originally posted by Samdari
You did not like Mariners?

Marines?
Mermaids? (Mermen?)
Midshipmen?
Moochies (ok, not nautical, but I am thinking of a Moochie Norris hair logo)
Narwhals - not with an M, but a tres cool whale with a long spike. Monodon Monoceros is the species name. Honestly, I didn't like Mariners. For some reason it sounds so common, as if lots of teams have that name.

BTW, since I created a seperate thread already for this discussion, I'd like to point out to that thread, to avoid further replies on "my" team's name inside this thread.

[Alf]

If I am allowed to join, I would be playing the Bordeaux Vineyards.

[Darkiller]

WOW I love that name Alf !!!!
(and you remember that Bordeaux is my favourite team in soccer...big game tonight in UEFA cup...)

Man that would be weird if we're in the same division having twice a year a Paris/Bordeaux NFL game !!! excellent don't you think ?!!

[Alf]

I do too ! The process for naming Ryan S replacement owner has not started apparently yet, and with Thanksgiving today, I suppose our US friends are too busy wtaching football ;)

[Darkiller]

That's true !
et j'espere vraiment que c toi qui vient dans la league !

[SackAttack]

the Brooklyn Fightin' Bums, I think. *nods decisively*

Still need a logo for 'em, though, if any of the nascent artists around wanna help with that.

[FBPro]

I'm gonna be RayCo Raiders, if someone could give a hand with a Green/Gold helmet w/ a raider-like logo I'd appreciate it.

[mckerney]

Not sure what to go with for my Minnesota team. Suggestions will be appreciated, bad ones will be mocked.

[Buzzbee]

How about:

Minnesota Miners and Manufacturers

Or 3M for short.

Seriously:

Minnesota Miners

Miners, a hard hat with miner's light, entrance to a coal mine, a coal cart, and old timey steam shovel - all could be potential logos.

Minnesota Machine

Gears could make a good logo. Or the steam shovel from above might apply.

Minnesota Minors

A take on the first one above. Logo could be the number 18 with a circle and slash. Of course here in Georgia it'd be a 13 and circle/slash.

Minnesota Lakers

Land of 10,000 lakes and original home of the LA Lakers. Plenty of good logos to borrow.

[mckerney]

Originally posted by Buzzbee
Minnesota Miners

Miners, a hard hat with miner's light, entrance to a coal mine, a coal cart, and old timey steam shovel - all could be potential logos.


http://www.minerzone.com/IMAGES/primary2.gif

Thanks. Miners works. Will have to remove the UTEP, but it should work.

[cuervo72]

Originally posted by mckerney
http://www.minerzone.com/IMAGES/primary2.gif

Thanks. Miners works. Will have to remove the UTEP, but it should work.


Somebody alert Jeeber.....

BTW, there's at least one other version of this guy: (edit: at least two)

http://logo.nino.ru/_data/objects/74805/logo_thumbnail.gifhttp://logo.nino.ru/_data/objects/74808/logo_thumbnail.gif

EPS versions of the logo are available if you go to logo.nino.ru and search for 'miners'. I could do some quick color changes if you'd like (though you probably don't need me to).

[Kodos]

Behold the official helmet for the Rochester Lake Monsters, with many thank yous to cuervo for his services.

http://cuervo72.majecc.net/helmets/Rochester-Lake-Monsters-02.jpg


And here is our lovable mascot, Rocky. Thanks cthomer!

http://s90012292.onlinehome.us/fofc/rochester.bmp

[cthomer5000]

bump to include Alf. Still missing a few here.

[Chief Rum]

I have been mulling it over a while, and I finally settled on a name.

I will be the Anaheim Matterhorns, named after the signature feature of nearby Disneyland.

I'm certain most people will just call us the Horns. :)

CR

[Subby]

I hope your fans will be affectionately called the Maniacs ;)

[MIJB#19]

Originally posted by cthomer5000
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<font size=3>AFC</font>

Frequent Flyers (west)
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MIJB#19 Maassluis, Netherlands<font color=blue> mulling over options</font>
</font></pre>Still mulling...
How does Maassluis Mullers sound?;)

Seriously, I'm leaning towards Maassluis Merchantmen at the moment, but I think I'll give it a few more days to "hatch the knot".

[Vince]

"Hatch the knot?" Nice.

[Buzzbee]

Originally posted by MIJB#19
Still mulling...
How does Maassluis Mullers sound?;)


Or the Maassluis Maulers.

maul (môl)
noun
1) A heavy, long-handled hammer used especially to drive stakes, piles, or wedges.

2) A heavy hammer having a wedge-shaped head and used for splitting logs.

Sports.
1) A play in Rugby in which a mass of players gathers around a ball carrier being tackled and attempts to gain possession of the ball when it is released.

2) The mass of players during such a play.

verb - mauled, also malled maul·ing, mall·ing, mauls, malls

1) To injure by or as if by beating: The boxer mauled the other fighter. The critics mauled the novelist's first effort.

2) To handle roughly: The package was mauled by the careless messenger.

3) To split (wood) with a maul and wedge.

[MIJB#19]

The ice is broken, I've decided to name my team the:

Maassluis Merchantmen

[cthomer5000]

AFC is complete. Just a few hanging bits of info in the NFC.