What's in a Name
Two professional sports teams have decided to change their names. The Tampa Bay Devil Rays have decided to remove the term "Devil" and just go with "Rays". The Anaheim Mighty Ducks indicated last week that after this season they will simply be the "Ducks". In my opinion, anytime you have "Devil" as part of your name, you are just asking for trouble, so that one is a good idea. As for Anaheim, "Mighty" makes for pretty lofty expectations, so if you're not interested in that, then don't have it part of your team name.
With the subject of team name changes at hand, the staff at DITR thought it would be a good idea to suggest new names for some other sports teams. Here are the best:
NFL
San Francisco .9ers- 49 is just too generous for a team that's won only six games over the last two seasons.
Houston Rhode Islanders- Everything in Texas is supposed to be big, right?
New York Hang Gliders- I'm not sure that an explanation is necessary.
New Orleans Saints- On behalf of my brother-in-law Greg, I'll leave this one alone.
Oakland Faders- (From Rick and Co. at Frontier Airlines) There's nothing intimidating about a team that has gone 13-35 the last three seasons. Word is that the city of Oakland is actually trying to convince Davis to take the team back to L.A.
MLB
Colorado Smokies- It's geographically all wrong, but more appropriate based on recent results, an average of 71 wins the last five seasons.
Kansas City Commoners- There's nothing majestic or noble about a 114-210 record over the last two seasons.
Detroit Tabbies- A tiger demonstrates power and dominance, but a .380 winning percentage since 2001 is anything but.
NHL
St. Louis Blues- Actually, it seems fitting.
Pittsburgh Penguins- Also is fitting. If you've seen the movie March of the Penguins, the most remarkable thing about this animal is that it keeps coming back for more.
NBA
Atlanta Pigeons- We picture Hawks soaring high, waiting for their prey. Enough said.
From the DYK Files: What team, and year, won the first professional, non minor-league championship in Denver?
Well, just as the Rox plan on increasing the competition for the starting rotation, the competition for the bullpen decreases. While the Rox try to entice Josh Fogg with a guaranteed contract, Ryan Speier's season is already in the books. Speier, injured during a basketball game in December, had season-ending surgery to repair his right shoulder. Only 14 days until pitchers and catchers report.
DYK answer: Denver Dynamite, Arena Football League in 1987.
Until next time, Go Rockies/Smokies!
With the subject of team name changes at hand, the staff at DITR thought it would be a good idea to suggest new names for some other sports teams. Here are the best:
NFL
San Francisco .9ers- 49 is just too generous for a team that's won only six games over the last two seasons.
Houston Rhode Islanders- Everything in Texas is supposed to be big, right?
New York Hang Gliders- I'm not sure that an explanation is necessary.
New Orleans Saints- On behalf of my brother-in-law Greg, I'll leave this one alone.
Oakland Faders- (From Rick and Co. at Frontier Airlines) There's nothing intimidating about a team that has gone 13-35 the last three seasons. Word is that the city of Oakland is actually trying to convince Davis to take the team back to L.A.
MLB
Colorado Smokies- It's geographically all wrong, but more appropriate based on recent results, an average of 71 wins the last five seasons.
Kansas City Commoners- There's nothing majestic or noble about a 114-210 record over the last two seasons.
Detroit Tabbies- A tiger demonstrates power and dominance, but a .380 winning percentage since 2001 is anything but.
NHL
St. Louis Blues- Actually, it seems fitting.
Pittsburgh Penguins- Also is fitting. If you've seen the movie March of the Penguins, the most remarkable thing about this animal is that it keeps coming back for more.
NBA
Atlanta Pigeons- We picture Hawks soaring high, waiting for their prey. Enough said.
From the DYK Files: What team, and year, won the first professional, non minor-league championship in Denver?
Well, just as the Rox plan on increasing the competition for the starting rotation, the competition for the bullpen decreases. While the Rox try to entice Josh Fogg with a guaranteed contract, Ryan Speier's season is already in the books. Speier, injured during a basketball game in December, had season-ending surgery to repair his right shoulder. Only 14 days until pitchers and catchers report.
DYK answer: Denver Dynamite, Arena Football League in 1987.
Until next time, Go Rockies/Smokies!
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