team names

Run Like the Wind, Kevin Durant

by Charlie on July 31, 2008

Well the unofficial list of potential names for the Oklahoma City NBA franchise are public, and for the most part, they are hideous. Let’s break ‘em down: The WindFirst off, I stand opposed to any and all singular words as team names (with the exception of soccer clubs, because “United” just sounds cool). As if [...]

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Rules for Naming Your Team

by Charlie on November 8, 2007

Obviously, I’m having trouble letting this whole “team names” thing go… it seemed a good time to discuss my very high standards when it comes to naming and mascots. Local/RegionalEncouraged: Names with specific local/regional significance. Colleges are great for this… Tar Heels, Hoosiers, Sooners, Cornhuskers, Longhorns, Buckeyes, just off the top of my head. From [...]

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