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KaptPowers
16 Dec 2005, 11:00 AM
Now you that you Houstonians (Houstoners? What do you call yourselves?) have a club of your vewy vewy own, it is your duty to put together a supporter’s group. You don’t need to wait until the name has been announced. Look to the example of RSL’s Loyalists. I’d say Sam Houston’s Army but that’s too close to Sam’s Army. Bowie’s Brigade? You get the idea. Welcome to the league.
I can't really think of any good names at the moment (or at least anyones better than the ones above). I have a feeling some names will come to me once the team name is announced. I'm hoping for some good suggesstions.
Blu N Houston
16 Dec 2005, 11:59 AM
Bayou Bervardos... but I like Sam Houston's Army too....as long as most of them support the USMNT I dont see a problem. Thats why I was thinking of a group name with a Texmex theme.
Jonno
16 Dec 2005, 12:13 PM
As soon as you get some kind of organisation going let me know. We have things to discuss.
fireman451
16 Dec 2005, 12:14 PM
Thats why I was thinking of a group name with a Texmex theme.
The Greesy Enchiladas with Extra Cheese and Onions Supporters, aka the GEECOS?
Man, I' making myself hungry.
Lizzie Bee
16 Dec 2005, 01:06 PM
A good supporter's group can go a long way. Just look to RSL's Loyalists. ;)
Before you name the dang group, set out a day for all interested parties to meet at some central location in Houston. Get the word out and then get together to officially organize yourselves. Have fun! Feel free to PM me for suggestions. I'm not the head of the Loyalists, but I'm very involved from day one.
CeltTexan
16 Dec 2005, 01:24 PM
Just waiting on the club Colors and Crest. We could just have something simple like The 'Texian Defenders' or 'Ol' 34th Boyz'. Something that has bite and speaks to our unique Texas heritage is a must!
Sapphire
16 Dec 2005, 01:28 PM
Count me in!! I grew up in Houston, and support the clubs from my home town (except the Texans; I'm still hurting from the Oilers move). I guess I'll have to run the north-central Florida branch of the supporters organization, since I'm trapped at school here ;)
I am so excited that we have an MLS team. I was really shocked when I first starting following football a few years ago to see a team in Dallas and not Houston; you'd think Houston would have a much better market for it.
TOTC
16 Dec 2005, 01:36 PM
If there is a heavy Home Depot presence, why not The Contractors?
yanks02
16 Dec 2005, 02:14 PM
Celt and I talked about this at the press conference. Do we want to wait for the name and colors and stuff before we name the group? Anyway, I'm in.
KaptPowers
16 Dec 2005, 03:35 PM
Just waiting on the club Colors and Crest. We could just have something simple like The 'Texian Defenders' or 'Ol' 34th Boyz'. Something that has bite and speaks to our unique Texas heritage is a must!
I don't think you should wait for that stuff, start pulling stuff together now. What does "Section 8" have to do with the Fire? Did RSL have a name before the Loyalists named themselves? Did we give up when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor...nevermind.
Bailamos
16 Dec 2005, 03:39 PM
What does the Inferno have to do with FC Dallas?
Yeah, yeah, I know, they used to be the Burn.
Just trying to stoke the rivalry.
Apparently the colors will include orange - and with the nice passing game of the former quakies, you might consider "clockwork orange".
capitalist
16 Dec 2005, 03:43 PM
How about "There is Always Next Year" :)
capitalist
16 Dec 2005, 03:44 PM
You can adopt ""deep in the heart of Texas" as your theme song :)
Rocket
16 Dec 2005, 03:46 PM
I’d say Sam Houston’s Army but that’s too close to Sam’s Army.
What's wrong with Sam's Army?
The name's not trademarked, is it?
yanks02
16 Dec 2005, 03:47 PM
What's wrong with Sam's Army?
The name's not trademarked, is it?
Actually, I do believe it is, right? Or maybe just the logo is?
Rocket
16 Dec 2005, 03:53 PM
Actually, I do believe it is, right? Or maybe just the logo is?
Damn, it is trademarked. :(
"Sam's Army® Name and Logo are Registered Trademarks."
http://www.sams-army.com/
But who cares about little things like trade-marks.
Call it Sam's Army anyhow! :) ;)
How about "Sam's Volunteer's"?
Sam Houston's army was made up of volunteers, and "Sam's Volunteer's" has a nice ring to it.
How about "Sam's Volunteer's"?
Sam's Cavalry, maybe?
Rocket
16 Dec 2005, 04:09 PM
Sam's Cavalry, maybe?
I like it!
Especially if you all are able to get a horse mascot ala the Texas Tech Red Raider.
The Dallas Burn used to have Islamico, and he was very popular:
http://www.extremehorseman.com/images/tom_islamico_rearing.jpg
I wonder if you all could have something similar.
yanks02
16 Dec 2005, 04:21 PM
We could have something like Infernosaurus!
Kidding. But I do love the dinosaur.
And I thought I had remembered something about Sam's Army being trademarked.