Whats up everyone? I was out in L.A. this weekend for the Kings Of Leon concert with some buddies. Pretty sick show if you get a chance to see them don't pass it up... Anyway on my way back yesterday I got to thinking about this UFL Las Vegas Locomotives name. Where in the hell did that come from? I don't understand how we name things like this in Vegas.
The UFL commissioner says there going to shorten the nickname to the "Locos," I mean seriously why? So were known as the Las Vegas Crazies? (in spanish). Who the heck thought of this. Why are they not naming these teams with something in common with the city? The Steelers are named after the steel city. The Dolphins pretty much goes with being in Miami. The Pistons fits Detroit. If its not going to be an animal nickname then it should fit the city. I have had to question some of the Vegas sports franchises nicknames. We have had the Slam, not really fitting the city but goes along with the sport that's okay. The 51's is kind of out there but area 51 is close. The wranglers? When has this town ever been associated with a cowboy? I'm guess its because of the NFR. No clue. The Thunder. Its not like we get a lot of rain. The Floods would have been more appropriate.
Why cant we have names associated with the city. Like Snake eyes. They would have two die on the jeresy. Or the Traffic Lights. There's one every 100 yards in the state. The Las Vegas Casinos. They could have the skyline on the jeresy.
I don't get where they got this Locomotives from. This isn't a city that runs trains through it. I don't even know where the train station is. I have lived there for 26 years. Then to shorten the name to Locos. Really. We are now playing the politically correct game with team names. I'd agree with the name if it was a team from Tijuana. Have you ever been to that city? Let the city vote on the teams name next time. This is officially the worst name in sports for that city. I think my three year old nephew could come up with a better name.
I want to hear your nicknames for Vegas franchise.
That's whats on my mind.
SIMSZEE
Do some research, man!! The railroad was a huge part of Las Vegas history before Bugsy Segal came to town and did it all illegal!! (2Pac analogy). The fact the name has historical significance however does not make it a great name. It will definitely appeal to the ever expanding hispanic population in Vegas though!! Keep up the good work Sims, I look forward to every blog!!
ReplyDeleteThe only time that city was associated with a Cowboy, was when the city's favorite prodigal son tatto'd one on his back!!! haha
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