Name change rumor?

[AcesHigh]

I have heard rumors from sources close to Michael Bidwill (supposedly) that a new color scheme and name change will be in place for the start of the 2006 season.

The decision for a new name has not yet been finalized, however, the leading early frontrunner (supposedly) is the "Arizona Cavalry". The name was chosen because the Arizona Cavalry had an enormous impact in Arizona's development prior to Statehood in 1912.

Resistance (supposedly) is from Bill Bidwill who has very strong opinions about the long history and tradition of the name "Cardinals" which was a charter member of the NFL (since Sept of 1920) and, surprisingly, a strong feeling that a name change will disrespect the legacy of NFL championship teams from 1925 and 1947.

Probably not true, but I thought I'd pass it along anyway.

 

[Cardinals.Ken]

I have mixed feelings about the spectre of this...

But from everything I've read and heard, even Michael Bidwill says "no name change".

 

[Krangodnzr]

Cavalry!!!!????

Ugh......that sucks!

I like the Arizona Firebirds!

The Cardinals burn, but are reborn as Firebirds as in the myth of the Phoenix.

 

[sly fly]

I would be happy with the Arizona Pinky Tuscaderos, as long as it erases the below-average past this organization has had.

If that rumor is true, then maybe there IS a chance Michael Bidwill sees the light.

 

[40yearfan]

Originally posted by AcesHigh
I have heard rumors from sources close to Michael Bidwill (supposedly) that a new color scheme and name change will be in place for the start of the 2006 season.

The decision for a new name has not yet been finalized, however, the leading early frontrunner (supposedly) is the "Arizona Cavalry". The name was chosen because the Arizona Cavalry had an enormous impact in Arizona's development prior to Statehood in 1912.

Resistance (supposedly) is from Bill Bidwill who has very strong opinions about the long history and tradition of the name "Cardinals" which was a charter member of the NFL (since Sept of 1920) and, surprisingly, a strong feeling that a name change will disrespect the legacy of NFL championship teams from 1925 and 1947.

Probably not true, but I thought I'd pass it along anyway.

Tim Wagner, is that you? Why don't you use your real name on this board like you do on the Cardinals board? BS is not treated as kindly or as lightly on this board. Take your crap elsewhere.

 

[kerouac9]

I don't want a name change, but updated unis and logo would be fine by me.

If there had to be a name change, I'd like the Arizona Phoenix. Firebirds reminds me too much of the SF Giants' AAA team in Scottsdale.

If we were to be the Cavalry, would our logo be the same as UVA's? Although, it would be cool to play "Flight of the Valkeries" during player introductions, and have Air Cav hats.

 

[KingofCards]

They should change the name to an animal that thrives in the Desert Southwest and is in fact expanding it range here.

Hmm, something striking.... I got it! They should be the Arizona Cardinals!

 

[SECTION 11]

I still say the Diablos.

 

[AcesHigh]

Originally posted by sly fly
I would be happy with the Arizona Pinky Tuscaderos

LMAO!!!

I burst out laughing at that one, nice!

 

[SweetD]

I like Arizona Phoenix.

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[Kel Varnsen]

How about just "Phoenix"?

It could be the city and the logo. And we'd be the only one-name team ever.

 

[kerouac9]

Originally posted by krepitch
How about just "Phoenix"?

It could be the city and the logo. And we'd be the only one-name team ever.

They play in Glendale.

 

[arthurracoon]

Originally posted by kerouac9
They play in Glendale.

Close enough.

 

[WizardOfAz]

Re: Re: Name change rumor?

Originally posted by 40yearfan
Tim Wagner, is that you? Why don't you use your real name on this board like you do on the Cardinals board? BS is not treated as kindly or as lightly on this board. Take your crap elsewhere.

Bingo.

 

[maddogkf]

My ass!

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[AZCB34]

What about the Arizona Snowbirds?

The Cards are always the slowest in the fast lane, lately Cards games have been Early Bird specials for teams on their schedule and they seem to take alot of naps...mostly on Sunday afternoons.

 

[BuckeyeCardinal]

Change

They change the name....I change teams.

 

[seesred]

I like the Arizona Wranglers!@

 

[okcardzona]

I am with buckeyecardinal --- They change name, I change teams

 

[KingLouieLouie]

Originally posted by AZCB34
What about the Arizona Snowbirds?

The Cards are always the slowest in the fast lane, lately Cards games have been Early Bird specials for teams on their schedule and they seem to take alot of naps...mostly on Sunday afternoons.

If you've ever played Football Mogul 2003, the Cardinals are actually called the Arizona Snowbirds.....

My suggestion would be the Arizona Monsoons....

 

[Cardinals.Ken]

Re: Re: Name change rumor?

Originally posted by 40yearfan
Tim Wagner, is that you?

Who is Tim Wagner?

 

[Buckybird]

ARIZONA SCORPIONS? Maybe

 

[FanOfTheGame1]

Why is it that the "let's change the name and uniforms" discussion always seems to start up at about the time that the Cardinals are effectively eliminated from serious playoff contention?

 

[AcesHigh]

Re: Re: Re: Name change rumor?

Originally posted by Cardinals.Ken
Who is Tim Wagner?

That's what I'd like to know too.

 

[arthurracoon]

Re: Re: Re: Name change rumor?

Originally posted by Cardinals.Ken
Who is Tim Wagner?

Yeah, who is Tim Wagner?